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Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill 0000000055257314 In November 2017 Marc Opened a boostore in Philadelphia Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is a renowned intellectual voice, anthropologist of e...
Damaris B. Hill
Damaris B. Hill 0000000454814480 DaMaris B. Hill, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Kentucky. Inspired by theories of “rememory” and inclusive history, Hill has ...
Lawrence Hill
Lawrence Hill 0000000073673418 Lawrence Hill is a renowned Canadian author and professor of creative writing at the University of Guelph. Known for his award-winning novel, “The Book of Negroes”, whi...
Terry E. Hill
Terry E. Hill NONE Terry E. Hill, a renowned author compared to E. Lynn Harris and Eric Jerome Dickey, has a rich background in social services, spanning over 15 years. A native of Southern Californi...
Leone Ross
Leone Ross 0000000114886285 Leone Ross is an acclaimed British novelist, short story writer and lecturer. Born in England, raised in Jamaica, her works include “All The Blood Is Red” and “Orange Laug...
Nataisha T. Hill
Nataisha T. Hill NONE Nataisha T. Hill, certified model and Mass Communication graduate from Middle Tennessee State University, transitioned from modeling to writing, publishing her first novel in 20...
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,...
Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster
Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster MULTIPLE Marc Lamont Hill is a media personality, educator, and entrepreneur, hosting BET News and Black News Tonight, and holding a chair at Temple University. He ...
Ron Kavanaugh
Ron Kavanaugh NONE Ron Kavanaugh is a literary activist who founded Mosaic Books and the Literary Freedom Project (LFP), a non-profit supporting the literary arts. Through LFP, he launched Mosaic Lit...
Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon and K.M. Jackson
Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon and K.M. Jackson MULTIPLE Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon, and K.M. Jackson are renowned authors, each lending unique voices and perspectives to the literary world. Their works sp...
Donna Hill, Grace Octavia, and Delaney Diamond
Donna Hill, Grace Octavia, and Delaney Diamond MULTIPLE Donna Hill, Grace Octavia, and Delaney Diamond are renowned authors known for their engaging narratives and compelling characters, each bringin...
Kisha Green
Kisha Green NONE Kisha Green is a multi-talented literary consultant and promoter dedicated to turning authors' dreams into published realities. Since 2006, she's written novels, hosted award-winning...
Donna Hill, Niobia Bryant, and Zuri Day
Donna Hill, Niobia Bryant, and Zuri Day MULTIPLE Donna Hill, Niobia Bryant, and Zuri Day are renowned authors known for their compelling narratives. Their work spans various genres, captivating rea...
Grant Hill
Grant Hill 0000000116362151 Grant Henry Hill, born October 5, 1972, is a former NBA player who played for four teams including the Detroit Pistons and LA Clippers. He's also an avid art collector. Gr...
Donna Hill and Carolyn Hector
Donna Hill and Carolyn Hector MULTIPLE Donna Hill and Carolyn Hector are renowned authors known for their romance novels. Their captivating storytelling and relatable characters have won them numerou...
Donna Hill, Francis Ray, Margie Walker
Donna Hill, Francis Ray, Margie Walker MULTIPLE Donna Hill, Francis Ray, and Margie Walker are renowned authors known for their compelling narratives and engaging storytelling. Donna Hill, Franci...
Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick
Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick MULTIPLE Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick are renowned authors known for their insightful works. Their diverse backgrounds enrich their perspectives, offe...
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray MULTIPLE "Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in the...
Tracy Price-Thompson and TaRessa Stovall, with Pearl Cleage, Donna Hill, Parry Brown, Omar Tyree
Tracy Price-Thompson and TaRessa Stovall, with Pearl Cleage, Donna Hill, Parry Brown, Omar Tyree MULTIPLE Explore the works of acclaimed authors Tracy Price-Thompson, TaRessa Stovall, Pearl Cleage, D...
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Felicia Mason, and Francis Ray
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Felicia Mason, and Francis Ray MULTIPLE Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Felicia Mason, and Francis Ray are renowned authors. Their work primarily explores themes of love, rela...
Anita Hill
Anita Hill 0000000121293293 Anita Hill, a professor at Brandeis University, gained prominence after the 1991 Senate hearings for Clarence Thomas. A leading advocate for women's rights and against gen...
Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill
Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill MULTIPLE Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill, a married couple known for their roles in HBO’s Ballers and ABC’s The Wonder Years, coauthored a children's book, Repeat After Me, to ...
Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder
Georgia A. Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder MULTIPLE Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill, writer for Our Daily Bread Publishing and pastor of LifeChurch Riverside, is deeply involved in women's ministry and Christ...
Laban Carrick Hill
Laban Carrick Hill NONE Laban Carrick Hill (1960 – 2021) has written two young adult novels: A Brush with Napoleon, based on the life of the French Romantic painter David, and Casa Azul, based...
Donna Hill
Donna Hill NONE Donna Hill a Pioneer of the African American Romance Genre Donna Hill, began her career in 1987 writing short stories for True Confessions magazine. Since that time she has more than ...
Asia Hill
Asia Hill NONE Asia Hill, a highly gifted author, earned a rare publishing deal with Good2go Publishing in 2015 from a federal correctional facility, impressively with her debut book, My Besties PT 1...
Patricia Hill Collins
Patricia Hill Collins 0000000121177815 Dr. Patricia Hill Collins, born in 1948, is a renowned Sociology Professor at the University of Maryland. She's best known for her influential book 'Black Femin...
Justene Hill Edwards
Justene Hill Edwards NONE Justene Hill Edwards is an associate professor of history at the University of Virginia. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Justene Hill Edwards is an associate profess...
Haki Madhubuti, Marc Lamont Hill, and Keith Gilyard
Haki Madhubuti, Marc Lamont Hill, and Keith Gilyard MULTIPLE Haki Madhubuti, Marc Lamont Hill, and Keith Gilyard
Jackie Hill Perry
Jackie Hill Perry 0000000500194914 Jackie Hill Perry, born June 21, 1989, is a St. Louis-based writer, poet, and artist. Recognized by the Washington Times, The 700 Club, and other publications, she ...
Skip Hill
Skip Hill NONE Skip Hill is a renowned mixed-media visual artist with works in collections globally. He illustrated “Opal’s Greenwood Oasis” and contributed to “13 Ways of Looking at a Black Boy.” He...
Dulé Hill
Dulé Hill 0000000363523522 Dulé Hill, actor, writer, and father, is renowned for roles in The West Wing and Psych, earning an Emmy nomination. He co-authored 'Repeat After Me' with wife, Jazmyn Simo...
Hill Harper
Hill Harper 000000011447159X Hill Harper, an accomplished actor and author, is an alumnus of Brown University and Harvard Law School. Despite his multiple Ivy League degrees, he chose an acting caree...
Kim Coleman Foote
Kim Coleman Foote NONE Meet Kim Coleman Foote on Tour Kim Coleman Foote is an award-winning author from New Jersey recognized for her contributions in anthologies and literary reviews. She's earned mu...
jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson
jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson MULTIPLE jarrett hill (he/him) is an award-winning journalist, sought-after host, moderator, and writer. He is president of the National Association of Black Journ...
Zariah L. Banks
Zariah L. Banks NONE Zariah L. Banks, a multi-award-winning author, is renowned for her contemporary romance novels. She gained fame with her debut novel, “Beauty Beheld,” and Amazon bestselling nove...
Patrick M. Oliver
Patrick M. Oliver NONE Patrick Oliver is a program manager and literary consultant promoting literacy as empowerment. He hosts Literary Nation Talk Radio, is a publisher and editor, and has worked in...
Donna Hill, Zuri Day, and Cheris Hodges
Donna Hill, Zuri Day, and Cheris Hodges MULTIPLE Rochelle Alers, Cheris Hodges, and Zuri Day are renowned authors, each contributing significantly to the literary world with their captivating writi...
Regina Brooks
Regina Brooks NONE Regina Brooks, founder and president of Serendipity Literary Agency LLC, combines expertise in engineering and literature with over a decade in senior publishing roles. A Howard Un...
M.T. Pope, Tina Brooks Mckinney, Brenda Hampton, and Terry E. Hill
M.T. Pope, Tina Brooks Mckinney, Brenda Hampton, and Terry E. Hill MULTIPLE
Donna Hill, Gwynne Forster and Parry Brown
Donna Hill, Gwynne Forster and Parry Brown MULTIPLE
McGraw-Hill Education
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Omar Tyree, Donna Hill, Monica Jackson, Linda Addison, and Kevin S. Brockenbrough
Omar Tyree, Donna Hill, Monica Jackson, Linda Addison, and Kevin S. Brockenbrough MULTIPLE
Lillian McEwen
Lillian McEwen NONE Lillian McEwen, a retired Justice, served in multiple legal roles in Washington, D.C. Her memoir, “D.C. Unmasked & Undressed,” offers a candid look into her personal life, includi...
Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas 0000000121205943 Clarence Thomas, born in 1948, is an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, nominated by President G. H. W. Bush. He succeeded Thurgood Marshall in 1991, becomi...
Clarence V. Reynolds
Clarence V. Reynolds NONE Clarence V. Reynolds is an independent editor and journalist, former director of Literary Programs at the Center for Black Literature and editor-in-chief of the Killens Revi...
Cris Freese
Cris Freese NONE Cris Freese is a technical editor, writer, and literary intern for Corvisiero Literary Agency. He was previously the managing editor of Writer’s Digest Books, where he worked with no...
Naomi Jackson
Naomi Jackson 000000011074508X Naomi Jackson, author of award-nominated “The Star Side of Bird Hill,” is a recognized writer who studied fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop and received an M.A. in ...
Ernest Morris
Ernest Morris 0000000071824075 EJ Morris, known as “The Urban Fiction Literary Guru,” debuted in the literary world in 2014 with his novel, Flippin Numbers. Raised on the tough streets of Pennsylvani...
Richard Ellmann and Robert O’Clair
Richard Ellmann and Robert O’Clair MULTIPLE Richard Ellmann, an influential literary critic and biographer, and Robert O’Clair, a scholar specializing in modern poetry, were key contributors to the s...
William L. Andrews
William L. Andrews 0000000108957024 William L. Andrews is E. Maynard Adams Professor of English Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has authored, edited, or co-edited more...
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Rachel Eliza Griffiths 0000000527846142 Rachel Eliza Griffiths, a poet, photographer, and creative writing teacher, is renowned for her literary portraits, fine art photography, and lyric videos. She...
Loretta Collins Klobah
Loretta Collins Klobah NONE Loretta Collins Klobah is a Caribbean Literature and creative writing professor at the University of Puerto Rico. She's lived in various Caribbean-related locations and ho...
Lois Brown
Lois Brown 0000000055214322 Lois Brown is an author known for her literary biography of Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins, a pioneering New England writer. Brown's work also extends to essays on American and...
Wallace Thurman
Wallace Thurman 0000000080916692 Wallace Henry Thurman, born in 1902, was an influential figure during the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his realistic portrayals of lower-class black American society...
Chuck Sambuchino
Chuck Sambuchino 0000000051156057 Chuck Sambuchino is an editor and published author who runs the Guide to Literary Agents Blog, one of the biggest blogs in publishing. His site has instruction and ...
Arthur R. Flowers
Arthur R. Flowers NONE Arthur Flowers, a Vietnam veteran, blues singer, and Memphis native, is a co-founder of the New Renaissance Writer's Guild and a notable performance poet. He teaches at Syracus...
Marie Brown
Marie Brown 0000000376893266 Marie Brown is the first inductee into the Publishing Hall of Fame Marie Dutton Brown, President of Marie Brown Associates, is a highly experienced literary agent with ove...
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,...
Zuksiwa Wanner
Zuksiwa Wanner NONE Zukiswa Wanner, born to South African and Zimbabwean parents in Zambia, is a celebrated author known for award-nominated novels like “Men of the South.” As an essayist, she focuse...
Jael Richardson
Jael Richardson NONE Jael Ealey Richardson is a Toronto-based author and educator with an MFA in Creative Writing. Known for her memoir and children's book, both titled The Stone Thrower, her work re...
Shonda Buchanan
Shonda Buchanan 0000000500800611 Shonda Buchanan is an award-winning author and professor with over 15 years of teaching experience in various literary fields. She's an Education Specialist for the U...
Joanne C. Hillhouse
Joanne C. Hillhouse 0000000043655956 Joanne C. Hillhouse’s writing has been described as “honest”, “real”, “poetic”, and “lyrical”. Her Antiguan culture is at the heart of her writing: “Obvious is t...
Faye Childs
Faye Childs NONE Faye Childs, born 1956, was a literary agent committed to promoting Black literature. She founded the Black Board Bestsellers list, a platform that increased visibility for Black aut...
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...
Tiya Miles
Tiya Miles 0000000114701869 Tiya Alicia Miles is a historian and professor at the University of Michigan. Specializing in African American and Native American histories, she's the author of award-win...
Lowell Hawthorne
Lowell Hawthorne NONE Lowell Hawthorne, born in Jamaica, moved to the U.S. in 1981 and worked as an accountant while studying at Bronx Community College. In 1989, he, his wife, and siblings establish...
Charles D. Ellison
Charles D. Ellison NONE Charles D. Ellison is an acclaimed political strategist, commentator, and advocacy expert with nearly 20 years of experience. He's the Washington Correspondent for The Philade...
Teffanie Thompson
Teffanie Thompson NONE Teffanie Thompson, a Texas native and Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction program graduate, has written numerous stories for children, teens, and ballerinas. Curren...
Mbaye Lo and Carl W. Ernst
Mbaye Lo and Carl W. Ernst MULTIPLE Mbaye Lo, an associate professor at Duke University, specializes in Asian and Middle Eastern studies, while Carl W. Ernst, a distinguished emeritus professor at UN...
Richard Jackson
Richard Jackson 0000000081206385 Richard Jackson, acclaimed author of children's books like “Have A Look, Says Book” and “All Ears, All Eyes,” and long-time editor at Atheneum Books for Young Readers...
Cheryl Clarke
Cheryl Clarke 0000000383377198 Cheryl L. Clarke, born in 1947, is a lesbian poet, essayist, and a Black feminist activist. Her work emphasizes African-American women's literature and black lesbian fe...
Tracy Deonn
Tracy Deonn NONE Tracy Deonn, a North Carolina-based writer and fangirl, combines her love for fantasy and Southern culture in her works. With a master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill, she has experien...
Valerie Tripp
Valerie Tripp 0000000114945388 Valerie Tripp, co-creator of the American Girl series and author of WellieWishers and Hopscotch Hill School titles. She's also a writer and editorial director for the B...
Carole V. Bell
Carole V. Bell NONE Dr. Carole V. Bell is a Jamaican-born writer and political communication scholar, with a focus on public opinion, entertainment politics, and social change. She holds a Ph.D. from...
Edward Roy
Edward Roy 0000000108894174 Edward Roy, born in 1945, grew up in Harlem, NY, mentored by influential figures including Malcolm X. He served in the US Army’s Medical Corps during the Cold War and Viet...
Khristi Lauren Adams
Khristi Lauren Adams NONE Khristi Lauren Adams is an ordained Baptist minister, speaker, advocate, and award-winning author renowned for empowering, educating, and inspiring teenage girls through The...
Candice Marie Benbow
Candice Marie Benbow NONE Candice Marie Benbow is a respected theologian, essayist, and educator, known for her work amplifying Black women's experiences. She's a notable contributor to various publi...
Thembisa S. Mshaka
Thembisa S. Mshaka NONE Thembisa S. Mshaka is a versatile creative executive, author, producer, filmmaker, and voice actor, renowned for her award-winning global ad campaigns and writings. She is the...
Jazmyn Simon
Jazmyn Simon NONE Jazmyn Simon, an actor, activist, author, and mother, is known for her roles in HBO's 'Ballers' and Netflix's 'Raising Dion.' She co-authored 'Repeat After Me' with husband Dulé Hi...
DéLana R. A. Dameron
DéLana R. A. Dameron NONE AALBC Mourns the Passing of DéLana R. A. Dameron DéLana R. A. Dameron is a renowned artist and storyteller, with an MFA in Poetry from NYU and a BA in History from UNC Chapel...
Preston Perry
Preston Perry NONE Pastor Preston Perry is a respected preacher, spoken word artist, and educator in the Christian community. His powerful poetry addresses faith and social issues, resonating with yo...
Walter Pryor
Walter Pryor NONE Walter Pryor's professional career has spanned a myriad of sectors in the legal arena, having worked in both large and small law firms, the U.S. Department of Justice, Capitol Hill,...
Robert F. Reid-Pharr
Robert F. Reid-Pharr 0000000055231069 Robert F. Reid-Pharr holds a B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and both an M.A. in African American studies and a P...
Sheree Renée Thomas
Sheree Renée Thomas 0000000019174343 Sheree R. Thomas is a multi-talented writer, editor, publisher, educator, and visual artist. She co-publishes the literary journal Anansi and founded Wanganegress...
Sterling Brown
Sterling Brown 0000000467837526 Sterling A. Brown (1901-1989) was a renowned African American professor, poet, and literary critic. Born and educated in prestigious institutions, he devoted 40 years ...
Allison Hobbs
Allison Hobbs NONE Allison Hobbs is a prolific author known for her erotic and paranormal novels. Debuting in 2003 with “Pandora’s Box”, she has since written 20 books including the “Eternal Dead” se...
Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips 0000000073657506 Esther Phillips, founder of The Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair and editor of Bim magazine, is a highly decorated poet with an MFA in Creative Writing. She's won pr...
Denne Michele Norris
Denne Michele Norris NONE Denne Michele Norris is the editor in chief of Electric Literature, winner of the Whiting Literary Magazine Prize. She is the first Black, openly trans woman to helm a major...
Suzette D. Harrison
Suzette D. Harrison NONE Suzette D. Harrison, a west coast native, began her literary career in junior high school. Inspired by African American literary voices such as Gloria Naylor, Maya Angelou, A...
Malaika Adero
Malaika Adero 0000000384232281 Malaika Adero runs a literary agency, Adero's Literary Tribe, where she works with publishers and individual clients. She is the author of several books including “Up S...
Kadija Sesay
Kadija Sesay NONE Kadija George is a renowned literary activist, poet, and publisher of Sierra Leonean descent. She's known for her debut poetry collection, Irki, and has edited numerous anthologies....
Jennifer Baker
Jennifer Baker NONE Jennifer Baker is a publishing professional, host of the Minorities in Publishing podcast, and contributing editor to Electric Literature. She advocates for diversity in the indus...
Sarah Bird
Sarah Bird 000000011726115X Sarah Bird, acclaimed author of ten novels, is recognized for her literary contributions through awards like Texas Writer of the Year and the Texas Institute of Letters Li...