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The Black Dot
The Black Dot NONE The Black Dot is renowned for his insight into the metaphysical aspects of Hip Hop, contributing to various media outlets and authoring the game-changing book, “Hip Hop Decoded.” A...
Willie Perdomo
Willie Perdomo 0000000031014801 Willie Perdomo, acclaimed author of 'Where a Nickel Costs a Dime' and 'Smoking Lovely', is a PEN America Beyond Margins Award recipient, NYFA Arts Fellowship winner, a...
Tenia Davis
Tenia Davis NONE Dr. Tenia Davis is a distinguished Human Resources Executive and Leadership Development expert whose journey began in the executive suites of world-renowned organizations including ...
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier 0000000116349408 Sidney Poitier, a renowned Hollywood actor and role model, shares inspirational advice and personal stories in his book, “Life Beyond Measure.” The revered icon reflec...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0000000081090255 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor in 1947, is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. A 7-foot-2 Hall of Famer, he dominat...
Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen 0000000120225619 Danielle Allen is an esteemed American political theorist and Harvard University Professor, known for her work on justice and citizenship. She has a robust academic ba...
Gwendolyn Bennett
Gwendolyn Bennett 0000000041133249 Gwendolyn B. Bennett was an influential American artist, writer, and journalist during the Harlem Renaissance. Born in 1902, she contributed to Opportunity, publish...
Kysha N. Brown
Kysha N. Brown NONE A college classmate and friend of Kysha Brown Robinson’s once said of her first impression of Brown: "I remember seeing this little girl sitting at the front of the ro...
Eddie C. Brown
Eddie C. Brown 0000000119429622 Eddie Carl Brown, born in 1940, is a renowned investment manager and founder of Brown Capital Management. Recognized as a pioneer of minority-owned investment firms, h...
Terence Lester
Terence Lester NONE Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls, is known for his global poverty awareness campaigns and books. He's been featured on major platforms like The Today Show and named a ...
Marcus Dewan Williams
Marcus Dewan Williams NONE Marcus Dewan Williams, more than just the owner of Nubian Books bookstore, is an active advocate for African and African-American culture and education. As a publisher and ...
Everett Hoagland
Everett Hoagland NONE Everett Hoagland, a Philadelphia-born poet, professor, and activist, is renowned for his contributions to African American literature. A significant literary figure, he has nume...
Aaron Robertson
Aaron Robertson 0000000114426895 Aaron Robertson is a renowned writer, editor, and translator. His works include the acclaimed translation of Igiaba Scego's Beyond Babylon and writings featured in Th...
Dana Bari
Dana Bari NONE Dana Bari is a romance author whose love of storytelling grew from years of reading romance and historical fiction—and from a desire to see more stories that reflect her own stage of ...
Elizabeth Nunez
Elizabeth Nunez 0000000080832288 Elizabeth Nunez, a Trinidad-born, award-winning author, wrote ten novels and a memoir, with several recognized by the New York Times and Oprah's book club. Her works,...
Indigo Moor
Indigo Moor NONE Indigo Moor, Sacramento's Poet Laureate, is a multi-talented writer with works ranging from poetry to plays. His award-winning books include Tap-Root and Through the Stonecutter’s Wi...
Nicole Dennis-Benn
Nicole Dennis-Benn 000000050158667X Nicole Dennis-Benn, an acclaimed author and Lambda Literary Award winner, is renowned for her debut novel 'Here Comes the Sun' which has received multiple accolade...
Sarah J. Heidelberg
Sarah J. Heidelberg NONE Kansas-born Sarah Jane Heidelberg, an artistic, music-loving author and tutor, runs her own publishing company, Ophelia Brown Publishing. Inspired by a childhood German tale,...
Andre Iguodala
Andre Iguodala NONE Andre Tyler Iguodala, born January 28, 1984, is a professional NBA player for the Golden State Warriors. He's known for his on-court achievements and off-court philanthropy, tech ...
Stella Dadzie
Stella Dadzie 0000000081383699 Stella Dadzie was born in 1952 in London, United Kingdom, to a white English mother and a Ghanaian father, who was Ghana’s first trained pilot and served as a navigato...
Bethonie Butler
Bethonie Butler NONE Bethonie Butler is a pop culture writer and former features reporter for The Washington Post. She has covered television and pop culture for nearly a decade and has released a c...
April Reynolds
April Reynolds NONE April Reynolds, award-winning author of 'Knee-Deep in Wonder', is a distinguished faculty at Sarah Lawrence College. She has also taught at NYU and the 92nd Street Y. April Reynol...
Willie Mae Brown
Willie Mae Brown NONE Willie Mae Brown left Alabama at the age of seventeen in 1970 to start a new life in Brooklyn, New York, where she worked for the New York Telephone Company until 2003. A visua...
Nicola Yoon
Nicola Yoon 0000000445354582 Nicola Yoon, a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author known for her debut novel, 'Everything, Everything', is a proud member of We Need Diverse Books team. Residing in Los ...
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 0000000062308116 Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is a children's book author with notable works like 8th Grade Superzero, Two Naomis, and more. A member of the Brown Books...
Ellis Cose
Ellis Cose NONE Ellis Cose, a renowned journalist and author, is known for his work with Newsweek and notable books like “The Rage of a Privileged Class.” Starting his career at 19, Cose has received...
Vladimir Lucien
Vladimir Lucien NONE Vladimir Lucien is an award-winning St. Lucian writer, known for his published works in notable journals and anthologies. His accolades include the Small Axe Prize 2013 and the O...
Gwynne Forster
Gwynne Forster NONE Gwynne Forster (1922-2015) was a renowned and award-winning author, known for her romance and general fiction novels. Her work, featured in Black Expressions Magazine, earned her ...
Jennifer Rahim
Jennifer Rahim 0000000122103674 Jennifer Rahim is an awarded critic, poet, and short-story writer with four volumes of poetry and a collection of short stories to her credit. Co-editor of two essay c...
Kathy Lynne Marshall
Kathy Lynne Marshall NONE Kanika Marshall is an Afrocentric artist and author based in Sacramento, creating beautiful sculptures and pottery inspired by ancient cultures. She also writes genealogy bo...
John McWhorter
John McWhorter 0000000117982707 John H. McWhorter is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a renowned author and linguistics scholar. Known for his commentary on cultural and racial issues, ...
Robert G. O’Meally
Robert G. O’Meally 0000000108901063 Robert G. O'Meally is a distinguished scholar and the Zora Neale Hurston Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. He is also the fou...
Martha Southgate
Martha Southgate 0000000057596619 Martha Southgate, award-winning author of novels such as “Third Girl from the Left” and “The Fall of Rome,” is a recipient of several fellowships and grants. Known f...
Ekwueme Michael Thelwell
Ekwueme Michael Thelwell 0000000121414796 Ekwueme Michael Thelwell made a lasting impact in the United States as a writer, activist, and educator. His work spans literature, civil rights, and academi...
Patricia Haley
Patricia Haley NONE Patricia Haley, a Stanford-educated engineer and University of Chicago MBA, writes faith-based fiction that glorifies God and offers hope. She also reviews books for QBR, is a Del...
Malou Beauvoir
Malou Beauvoir NONE “The spirits that carried us across oceans still walk beside us today — and it’s time our children knew their names.” Malou Beauvoir is a Haitian-American, award-winning singe...
Nikesha Elise Williams
Nikesha Elise Williams NONE Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award–winning producer, an award–winning author, and producer and host of the Black & Published podcast. Her lat...
DMarie Barclay
DMarie Barclay NONE DMarie Barclay is a lifelong educator and community advocate with deep roots in both the Caribbean and New York City. Raised in Brooklyn, she is a proud product of New York City ...
Darnell Lamont Walker
Darnell Lamont Walker NONE Darnell Lamont Walker is a celebrated death doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and storyteller redefining how we talk about life, loss, and everything in between. He guides ind...
Debra Owsley
Debra Owsley NONE Debra Owsley, avid reader and hairstylist, transformed her passion into a business, Simply Said Reading Accessories and LitVersation. She collaborates with bestselling authors, book...
Kemi Doll
Kemi Doll NONE Dr. Kemi M. Doll is a double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, equity scientist, and transformational coach dedicated to advancing the healing, liberation, and leadership of Bla...
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones NONE Solomon Jones is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and community advocate who overcame adversity to succeed. He began his career writing articles while living in a sh...
Nikki Woods
Nikki Woods NONE Nikki Woods is a multi-media personality, personal branding coach, and CEO of Nikki Woods Media. As senior producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she reaches over 8 million listen...
Lindsey Nyx Walker
Lindsey Nyx Walker NONE Lindsey Nyx Walker is the senior producer and head writer at StarTalk, a popular science podcast and four-time Emmy-nominated television show on the National Geographic Chann...
T. D. Jakes
T. D. Jakes 0000000383058082 Bishop T.D. Jakes is the founder of The Potter’s House, a 30,000-member church and global humanitarian organization. Known for his best-selling books, he's recognized as ...
Toby Thompkins
Toby Thompkins NONE Toby Thompkins, tech entrepreneur, executive coach, and bestselling author, is the CEO of SAFIOO Inc., a mobile leadership development platform. With 30+ years of experience acros...
Ms. Downlow
Ms. Downlow NONE Amazon Bestselling Author, Ms. Downlow, expertly balances her time between the legal field and crafting explicit, immersive stories that captivate readers with rich character details...
Whitney J. Leblanc
Whitney J. Leblanc NONE Whitney J. LeBlanc is a Louisiana-born author and Hollywood veteran with over 25 years of experience in theater and television. He's known for his trilogy about a Creole famil...
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow NONE Winnie Harlow (born Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young in July 27, 1994) is a Canadian fashion model, actress, entrepreneur, and advocate best known for challenging conventional beauty...
Anthony O’Neal
Anthony O’Neal NONE Anthony O’Neal is a number one national bestselling author, personal finance expert, and host of the popular podcast and YouTube show The Table. He is also an adjunct professor o...
Sue Nyathi
Sue Nyathi 0000000382489964 Sukoluhle “Sue” Nyathi was born, bred, and buttered in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and now resides in South Africa. She describes herself as an analyst by profession and a writer...
Schneider K. Rancy
Schneider K. Rancy NONE Schneider K. Rancy is a Haitian-American writer from South Florida. He is the author of the poetry collections Dreams of Diaspora and Self-Portrait in Hospital as Camus, as w...
Eric Darnell Pritchard
Eric Darnell Pritchard NONE Eric Darnell Pritchard is a writer, teacher, and Black queer alchemist originally from Queens, New York. Raised in Black feminist abundance by grandmother, mother, and au...
Lisa Allen-Agostini
Lisa Allen-Agostini 0000000072635073 Lisa Allen-Agostini is a Trinidadian author and journalist known for her impactful work in Caribbean literature and social issues advocacy. Her novels, poetry, an...
Glen Henry
Glen Henry NONE Glen Henry, the creative force behind the immensely popular YouTube channel Beleaf in Fatherhood, is a visionary content creator, devoted father, and beacon of inspiration for parent...
Rae Wynn-Grant
Rae Wynn-Grant NONE Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist, conservation scientist, author, television host, storyteller, equity and justice advocate, and beyond. With over 20 years of ecology r...
Ekua Holmes
Ekua Holmes 0000000451226536 Ekua Holmes is a painter and collage artist who uses various materials to create vibrant, abstract works that convey unity and evoke universal memories. Her ongoing serie...
Jacqueline Bacon
Jacqueline Bacon 0000000114891017 Jacqueline Bacon, an independent scholar and Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas, focuses on historical language, empowerment, and social justice. Her rese...
Zebedee King
Zebedee King NONE Zebedee King is an Air Force veteran turned cyber security expert, with a rich background in communications, IT training, and network defense. Married for 32 years, he and his wife,...
Connie Barrett
Connie Barrett NONE Connie Barrett, a single mother who explores her personal struggles through Reality Based Christian Fiction (RBCF), aims to redefine traditional scripture interpretations via doct...
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie NONE Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie is an author, teacher, and herbalist based in Queens, NY. Her work explores themes of silence, sexism, and racism, and has been published worl...
Cavis Adams
Cavis Adams NONE Cavis Adams is a Fire Captain in Minneapolis and a freelance Medical Interpreter, fluent in English and Spanish. A University of Minnesota graduate, he believes writing is a tool to ...
Claudia Alexander
Claudia Alexander NONE Claudia Alexander, Ph.D., was a respected NASA scientist, studying planets and flying spacecraft. She contributed to missions to Jupiter, Saturn, and comets. An author, she wro...
Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas 0000000044387420 Etan Thomas, born 1978, is more than an athlete. Known as “The Activist Athlete”, this former NBA player has turned his focus to a successful literary career, mentoring, ...
Nicole Hampton
Nicole Hampton NONE Nicole Hampton, a compassionate author from Chicago, uses her Master's in Social Work to create relatable stories that address everyday issues. She's a dedicated wife and mother b...
Ursula Sinclair
Ursula Sinclair NONE Ursula Sinclair, the alter ego of USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author LaVerne Thompson, writes contemporary, fantasy, and sci-fi sensual romances. She also pens romant...
Codis Hampton II
Codis Hampton II NONE Codis “Hamp” Hampton II is an author who transformed life experiences into a successful writing career. Inspired by a friend's comment, he has written five books and continues t...
Lebron James
Lebron James 0000000033823012 LeBron James, an acclaimed basketball player with three NBA championships, two Olympic golds, and four MVP titles, is also recognized for his philanthropy. Raised in Akr...
Karlos K. Hill
Karlos K. Hill NONE Dr. Karlos K. Hill is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in African and African-American Studies. He's authored books on Black culture and history,...
Kim Jones
Kim Jones 0000000385386573 Kimberly Jones, an educator at Lawton Public Schools since 1998, is committed to community improvement. She has initiated numerous programs including “The Colors of Life,” ...
Augustus G. Parker III
Augustus G. Parker III NONE Dr. Augustus Garland Parker III is a renowned obstetrician from Columbus, Ohio. He has served both Ohio and North Carolina communities, contributing significantly to women...
Lerato Umah-Shaylor
Lerato Umah-Shaylor NONE Lerato Umah-Shaylor is a renowned food writer, presenter, and African cuisine expert, who founded Lerato Foods & Naturals. Drawing from her experiences in West Africa and the...
Leonidas A. Johnson
Leonidas A. Johnson NONE Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson, a licensed optometrist and third-generation preacher, is the founder of Crystal Fountain Ministries and The Crystal Fountain Culture and Vision ...
Eugene Robinson
Eugene Robinson 0000000106763859 Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and commentator, known for his work at The Washington Post and his insightful commentary on race, politics, and soc...
Charles S. Finch III
Charles S. Finch III NONE AALBC Mourns the passing of Dr. Finch January 17, 2026 Dr. Charles S. Finch III is a renowned African-American physician, author, and cultural historian. Known for his health...
Fenton Johnson
Fenton Johnson 0000000038623095 Fenton Johnson (1888-1958) was an African American poet, essayist, and editor who significantly contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. His work, including his well-kno...
Anna Woofenden
Anna Woofenden NONE Anna Woofenden is a founding pastor, author, and podcast co-host based in Massachusetts. She's a pivotal figure in the food and faith movement, passionate about spirituality, just...
Harrison Mooney
Harrison Mooney NONE Harrison Mooney, a renowned writer and journalist from Vancouver, has a decade of experience with The Vancouver Sun and has received numerous awards. Known for captivating storyt...
Les Brown
Les Brown 0000000116420577 Leslie “Les” Brown, born February 17, 1945, is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and former radio host. Despite his challenging upbringing, Brown has inspired millio...
Austin Sarat
Austin Sarat 0000000120239658 Austin Sarat is a Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College. He's collaborated with Charles J. Ogletree on numerous works for NYU Press, focusi...
Erika Council
Erika Council NONE Erika Council is a renowned baker, food writer, and owner of Bomb Biscuits. She contributes to various cookbooks and runs the Southern Soufflé website. Her work has appeared in nu...
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington 0000000114635056 Kerry Washington, an Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer from The Bronx, is known for her groundbreaking role in ABC's Scandal and films like Django Unchained...
Henri Lopes
Henri Lopes 0000000081022754 Henri Lopes (1937-2023) was a distinguished writer and politician from the Belgian Congo. He made significant contributions to African literature and served as the Prime ...
Jay Jay Patton and Antoine Patton
Jay Jay Patton and Antoine Patton MULTIPLE Jay'Aina “Jay Jay” Patton is an 18-year-old coder, entrepreneur, and diversity advocate with a love for tech and various hobbies. Antoine Patton, her father...
Manzel Bowman
Manzel Bowman NONE Manzel Bowman is a distinguished Afrofuturist artist known for his digital illustrations that merge technology with spiritual and natural motifs. His art explores identity, humanit...
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson 0000000115333586 Justice Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson, born September 14, 1970, is the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a Harvard graduate, former pu...
Venus Williams
Venus Williams 0000000114587007 Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) became a professional tennis player at the remarkable age of fourteen, immediately making waves in the sport by defeat...
Mack Reynolds
Mack Reynolds 0000000116863546 Mack Reynolds a science fiction writer known for his pioneering work in socio-political science fiction. His emphasis on social issues, inequality, and human rights reso...
Montaysia Yuneek Sims
Montaysia Yuneek Sims NONE Montaysia Yuneek Sims is an illustrator and Art Activist who creates from a place of community and encouragement. Besides children's books, Montaysia enjoys drawing for the...
Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose 0000000114968598 Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972) is a Tony Award winning actor and singer who has performed all over the world, including singing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Ce...
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson 0000000081589734 Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the first African American Head of the Hayden Planetarium, is a renowned astrophysicist, and author of ten books. He's a faculty member a...
Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr. NONE Roy Wood Jr. is a two-time Emmy-nominated writer and producer. The comedian, actor, and podcaster is primarily known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy C...
Marla Gibbs
Marla Gibbs 0000000078401868 Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, five-time Emmy-nominated actress Marla Gibbs (born June 14, 1931) wears many hats: mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, actor, entrepr...
Peggy M. Fisher
Peggy M. Fisher NONE Peggy M. Fisher, a former educator and counselor with the Philadelphia public school system, is an accomplished author recognized for her literary excellence. A retired Army Nurs...
Maurice L. Williams
Maurice L. Williams NONE Maurice L. Williams is the visionary Executive Director of A Father’s Love™ Personal Development and Community Services (AFLPDCS), an award-winning nonprofit rooted in...
May Miller
May Miller 0000000066423568 May Miller was born on January 26, 1899, in Washington, D.C. Her father, Kelly Miller, was a well-known scholar, professor, and sociologist at Howard University, and thei...
Pinkie Gordon Lane
Pinkie Gordon Lane 0000000025290746 Pinkie Gordon Lane (1923-2008) was an influential poet, editor, and educator. Born in Philadelphia, she overcame hardships to earn degrees from Spelman College and...
Kwando M. Kinshasa
Kwando M. Kinshasa NONE Kwando Mbiassi Kinshasa, PhD is a distinguished historian and Professor Emeritus of African American Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. His scholarly career is ...
Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts
Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts MULTIPLE Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts are prominent legal advocates and leaders in the movement lawyering space, specifically through their work with L...
Teddy Riley
Teddy Riley 0000000078243847 Edward Theodore “Teddy” Riley is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and musical innovator whose work has shaped the sound of modern R&B and hip-hop for mor...