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Lucinda Askew
Lucinda Askew NONE Sure, I can help with that. However, you haven't provided me with an author bio to summarize. Could you please provide me with the biographical information you'd like summarized?
Mz. Lady P and Lucinda John
Mz. Lady P and Lucinda John MULTIPLE Mz. Lady P and Lucinda John are accomplished authors, renowned for their captivating narratives and profound insights. Their work spans various genres, offering e...
Rilla Askew
Rilla Askew 0000000114522334 Rilla Askew is an award-winning author recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Known for her essays, short fiction, and novels like “The Mercy Seat”, her ...
Joylynn M. Jossel
Joylynn M. Jossel NONE Check the “Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business” 2018 Conference presented by Joylynn’s Path To Publishing (September 20 – 22, 2018) Joylynn M. Joss...
E. N. Joy
E. N. Joy NONE BLESSEDselling Author E.N. Joy, previously known as Joylynn M. Jossel, is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author known for her “Soap Operas in Print” Divas series. The author, who has ...
Joy DeGruy
Joy DeGruy 000000004270340X Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy is a renowned researcher, educator, author, and presenter focused on social justice and self-healing. Known for her work on Post Traumatic Slave Synd...
Joy M. Copeland
Joy M. Copeland NONE Joy M. Copeland, a Harlem-born author with a diverse career in government and business, now focuses on her writing. Notably, she has written two novels and several horror and cri...
Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts 0000000081478575 Robin Roberts, anchor of ABC's “Good Morning America,” is a three-time Emmy Award winner. A cum laude graduate in communications and standout basketball player from Sou...
Joy Elan
Joy Elan NONE Joy Elán, an award-winning author and spoken word artist from Oakland, CA, has penned six books. Despite being born with hearing loss, she overcame adversity to earn degrees from UC Be...
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove MULTIPLE Prominent authors Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, ...
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith
Joy Deja King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith MULTIPLE Joy King, Electa Rome Parks, Cheryl Robinson, and Meta Smith are renowned authors known for their significant contributions ...
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles MULTIPLE Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles are renowned authors, each known for their unique storytelling style and contrib...
Arushi Raina
Arushi Raina NONE Arushi Raina, author of 'When Morning Comes' (2016), crafts narratives about resilience in both real and imagined worlds, featuring a diverse range of characters and settings. A glo...
Angela Joy and Jen Reid
Angela Joy and Jen Reid MULTIPLE Angela Joy and Jen Reid are renowned authors, celebrated for their captivating storytelling. Their work spans various genres, including Mystery, Romance, and Fantasy,...
Joy Deja King
Joy Deja King NONE Joy Deja King, raised in various states across the US, is a modern author known for her young and edgy street-life novels. A journalism graduate from North Carolina Central Univers...
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...
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan 0000000045587838 Michael Strahan is a retired American football player who spent his career with the New York Giants. Post-retirement, he became a media personality, co-hosting “Live!...
Michelle Miller
Michelle Miller 0000000033785650 Michelle Miller, born in 1967, is a cohost on CBS Saturday Morning. She frequently contributes to CBS Mornings, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Evening News, and 48 Hours. Mi...
Joy Thomas Moore
Joy Thomas Moore NONE Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award-winning media consultant and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. She has an extensive background in media, philanthropy, and education, including a ...
Brian W. Smith
Brian W. Smith NONE Brian W. Smith, an award-winning author of 15 novels and former U.S. Army member, turned full-time author after being laid off. His personal trauma inspired his first novel, leadi...
Stephanie Outten
Stephanie Outten NONE Stephanie Outten is a transformation coach, author and speaker who overcame personal struggles to find joy. She uses her experiences to guide others in her roles as the founder ...
Kem Joy Ukwu
Kem Joy Ukwu NONE Kem Joy Ukwu is a Bronx-born author, currently based in New Jersey. Her fiction has been featured in various magazines and her short story collection, Locked Gray / Linked Blue, was...
Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston
Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston MULTIPLE "Karla Renee Flo...
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Ebony Joy Wilkins NONE Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D., is an English professor and author specializing in African American children's literature. Outside academia, she enjoys tennis, yoga, travel and socia...
Claud Anderson
Claud Anderson NONE Dr. Claud Anderson, president of PowerNomics Corporation and The Harvest Institute, is an author, educator, and political figure. PowerNomics publishes his works promoting self-su...
Angela Joy
Angela Joy 0000000493306323 Angela Joy, a Minneapolis native, is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Minnesota. With a background in music and TV soundtracks, she now resides in Californi...
Joy Buolamwini
Joy Buolamwini NONE Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, is a celebrated researcher and speaker. She advises on AI impacts, has featured in Time, The New York Times, and mor...
Joy-Ann Reid
Joy-Ann Reid 0000000038365962 Joy-Ann M. Lomena-Reid, born in 1968, is a renowned TV host and political commentator on MSNBC. Hosting “The ReidOut” since 2011, she covers political issues, current ev...
Kleaver Cruz
Kleaver Cruz NONE Kleaver Cruz is a Dominican-American writer, educator, and creator of The Black Joy Project, a platform for Black Joy as resistance featured in numerous publications. They're part o...
Robin L. Smith
Robin L. Smith 0000000052540907 Dr. Robin L. Smith is a licensed psychologist, famed NY Times bestselling author, and media personality, known for appearances on Oprah and Good Morning America. She h...
Renee Prewitt Killingsworth
Renee Prewitt Killingsworth NONE Renee Prewitt Killingsworth, a Chicago native with over 15 years in public relations, began her career as a radio talk show host. She's active in southeast Michigan c...
Deya Smith
Deya Smith NONE Deya “Direct” Smith, lead content producer for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, is the creator of “The Man Whisperer” series. Known for her provocative communication style, she's a freque...
Princess Joy L. Perry
Princess Joy L. Perry NONE Princess Joy L. Perry is the recipient of a Virginia Commission for the Arts Fellowship and a winner of the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Award. Her short stories have...
Catherine Joy White
Catherine Joy White NONE Catherine Joy White is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and founder and CEO of the award-winning Kusini Productions, a company established to champion the voices of Black women....
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley 0000000110310916 Tavis Smiley, a prominent African-American voice, is a renowned host and political commentator. Known for his work on BET Tonight and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, he is ...
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan 0000000063847832 Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was a celebrated illustrator, recognized for his contributions to children's literature. His accolades include the Coretta Scott King—Virginia...
Claribel A. Ortega
Claribel A. Ortega NONE Claribel A. Ortega is a New York Times Bestselling author known for her debut novel Ghost Squad, which won multiple awards and is being made into a film. She co-hosts the Bad ...
Kimberly Thacker Webb
Kimberly Thacker Webb NONE Kimberly Thacker Webb, a Dallas native, is a Howard University and Texas Wesleyan School of Law graduate. An accomplished author and powerful speaker, she's also had a succ...
Nadra Nittle
Nadra Nittle NONE LA-based journalist Nadra Nittle has written for Vox Media, Digital First Media, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and more. She discussed her work on outlets like “Good Morning America” ...
Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin 0000000043822953 Roland Martin is a journalist, author, and TV host for TV One's News One Now. Previously a CNN contributor and senior analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Martin...
Joy Ohayia
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Dawn Turner Trice
Dawn Turner Trice NONE Dawn Turner Trice is an accomplished author of two novels and a former Chicago Tribune columnist. She's also written commentaries for NPR's “Morning Edition Show.”
Kwei Quartey
Kwei Quartey NONE Kwei Quartey is a renowned crime fiction writer and practicing physician based in Pasadena, California. Known for his bestselling novels and medical expertise, he balances early mor...
Geoffrey Canada
Geoffrey Canada 0000000385378709 Geoffrey Canada, CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone, is recognized for his anti-poverty efforts, notably by President Obama. Featured on 60 Minutes and Good Morning Americ...
Lawrence E. Roberts II and Sally-Ann Roberts
Lawrence E. Roberts II and Sally-Ann Roberts MULTIPLE Lawrence E. “Butch” Roberts II was born in Akron, Ohio. He is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a BA in Englis...
Nedra Glover Tawwab
Nedra Glover Tawwab 0000000502812376 Nedra Glover Tawwab is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free. A licensed therapist and sought-after relationship...
Delilah Dawson, Brenda Jackson, Joy King and Maryann Reid
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Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy Mclean
Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy Mclean MULTIPLE
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry MULTIPLE
Christopher Griffin
Christopher Griffin 000000004464364X Christopher Griffin, a Brooklyn-based educator and plant enthusiast, uses his Instagram account (@plantkween) to promote self-care, joy, and community through pla...
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...
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson NONE Jeff Johnson is a decorated journalist and communication specialist, now President of JIJ Communications. Co-founder and CEO of Elite Voices Speakers, he's a regular on TheRoot.com ...
Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams 0000000055219713 Yolanda Adams, known as “The First Lady of Modern Gospel,” is a renowned contemporary gospel artist with numerous awards, including five Grammys. Born in Houston on Aug...
Shomari Wills
Shomari Wills NONE Shomari “Sho†Wills is a seasoned journalist, with work spanning CNN, Good Morning America, and more. A graduate from Morehouse College and Columbia University, he was named a ...
Albert Tate
Albert Tate 0000000117939653 Albert Tate, a Mississippi native, is a pastor, public speaker, and podcast host. He accepted his call to ministry at 21, graduated from Wesley Bible College, and is purs...
Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks
Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks MULTIPLE Kevin & Melissa Fredericks are influential figures in entertainment and self-improvement. Kevin, a renowned comedian and founder of KevOnStage Studios...
Tre Johnson
Tre Johnson NONE Tre Johnson was born in Trenton, NJ and now finds himself in Philadelphia, where he writes with a focus on race, culture and politics. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, ...
Wes Moore
Wes Moore 0000000071753983 Wes Moore is an author, TV producer, and political analyst born in 1978. He's the CEO of BridgeEdU and Robin Hood Foundation, focusing on education and poverty relief. A mi...
Rashida Aisha Ali
Rashida Aisha Ali NONE Rashida Aisha Ali, an author, artist, and educator, specializes in female-centric topics including health, wellness, and spirituality. With degrees in Divinity and Metaphysics,...
Keenan Jones
Keenan Jones NONE Keenan Jones is an author who currently resides in Plymouth, Minnesota, and spent his childhood in Gary, Indiana, and south suburban Chicago. He comes from a family of educators, p...
Carole Byard
Carole Byard 000000002482243X Carole Byard is a renowned author and illustrator, known for her contributions to children's literature. Her acclaimed works include Angel City, Black Snowman, Working C...
Kimberly Gee
Kimberly Gee NONE Kimberly Gee is an author-illustrator inspired by her experiences raising twins. She writes about the joy and challenges of parenting, creating books like “Mad, Mad Bear!” and “Toda...
Keela Buford
Keela Buford NONE Keela Buford, a content strategist and author of 'Pride, and Joy,' is recognized in film and screenplay festival circuits. Her work ranges from science fiction to contemporary, with...
Marissa Monteilh
Marissa Monteilh NONE Marissa Monteilh (Mon-tay), writing as Pynk, is the best-selling author of seven mainstream novels, May December Souls, The Chocolate Ship, Hot ...
Catherine Meeks
Catherine Meeks NONE Catherine Meeks, PhD, is a recipient of the President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of work advancing racial justice. A nationally recognized speake...
Alice Faye Duncan
Alice Faye Duncan 0000000067711692 Alice Faye Duncan is a librarian and author, crafting books for young readers and adults. She aspires to write lyrical prose that compels children to read repetitiv...
Barbara A. Holmes
Barbara A. Holmes 0000000040028738 Barbara A. Holmes, president emerita of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, is a former professor and VP of academic affairs at Memphis Theological Semi...
Jade Adia
Jade Adia NONE Jade Adia, South LA-born author, writes on gentrification and Black teen joy amidst capitalism. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, a certificate in Human Rig...
Gabriel Okara
Gabriel Okara 0000000109284773 Gabriel Okara, a self-taught Nigerian poet and novelist, is known for his multilingual poetry and award-winning piece 'The Call of the River Nun'. His works, characteri...
Marsha Hunt
Marsha Hunt 0000000117741647 Marsha Hunt, born 1946, is a British-based actress, singer, and novelist, best known for her role in the rock musical 'Hair'. She has written autobiographies and novels, ...
Dare Coulter
Dare Coulter NONE Dare Coulter is an acclaimed North Carolina-based artist known for positive portrayals of black individuals and families. Her global vision includes installing sculptures representi...
Peter J. Harris
Peter J. Harris NONE Peter J. Harris, founder of The Black Man of Happiness Project, explores African American life and history through a unique lens: the happiness of Black men. This innovative proj...
Ebony Glenn
Ebony Glenn NONE Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator known for whimsical art that brings joy and magic. She illustrated award-winning books like Mommy’s Khimar, Not Quite Snow White, Beacon t...
Etta Easton
Etta Easton NONE Etta Easton is a certified hopeless romantic who now writes contemporary romance. Her stories are full of humor, relatable heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and Black joy. Etta Easton i...
Albert J. Raboteau
Albert J. Raboteau 0000000081058642 Albert J. Raboteau (1943-2021) was a renowned professor of religion at Princeton University. Born into a Catholic family in segregated Mississippi, his experiences...
Kirsti Jewel
Kirsti Jewel NONE Kirsti Jewel, a former Bay Area school leader, is the current Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a Manhattan school. A 2020 Kweli Fellow, she writes nonfiction centered...
Brit Baron
Brit Baron NONE Brit Barron is a renowned speaker focusing on spirituality, race, gender, and sexuality. She co-founded Other Dreamers, a creative agency, and co-pastors New Abbey, a progressive chur...
Kah Yangni
Kah Yangni NONE Kah Yangni, a Philadelphia-based illustrator, creates art focusing on justice, queerness, and joy. With work featured by The New York Times, Vice Media, and in the Philadelphia Museum...
Taj McCoy
Taj McCoy NONE Oakland-born law grad, Taj McCoy, is a writer dedicated to promoting diverse narratives, including stories of Black love, joy, and empowerment. She engages in yoga, cooking, and suppor...
Bianca Xunise
Bianca Xunise NONE Bianca Xunise is a cartoonist based out of Chicago, Illinois. Their work primarily focuses on the plight, joy, and daily struggles of misfits within the Black community. Bianca Xun...
Valerie Wilson Wesley
Valerie Wilson Wesley 0000000108586470 Valerie Wilson Wesley, author of the Tamara Hayle mystery series, has also written adult-themed novels, children's books, and various fiction and non-fiction wo...
ReShonda Tate Billingsley
ReShonda Tate Billingsley 0000000116441757 ReShonda Tate Billingsley is a former reporter and national bestselling author of 21 titles including both adult and teen novels. She's also an executive pr...
Robin Roberts and Veronica Chambers
Robin Roberts and Veronica Chambers MULTIPLE Robin Roberts is a renowned television broadcaster and cancer survivor, known for her work on ABC's Good Morning America. Veronica Chambers is a prolific ...
Kimberla Lawson Roby
Kimberla Lawson Roby 0000000063897135 Kimberla’s Thoughts on Concluding Her Reverend Curtis Black Series, After 15 Books Kimberla Lawson Roby is a New York Times Bestselling Author of 24 novels,...
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou 0000000121191991 Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928, was a renowned American author, actress, and civil rights activist. She held numerous roles, from cook to editor,...
Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges 0000000120255957 Chris Hedges was a foreign correspondent for nearly two decades for The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor and National Public...
Denene Millner
Denene Millner 0000000120359035 Why I Wrote the Novel One Blood Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-nominated TV host, and award-winning journalist. She has authored over 30 bo...
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...
Faith Knight
Faith Knight NONE Faith Knight also writes under the pen names FM Knight and Tanzy Kohl. She writes contemporary and historical fiction for adults and teens. Faith Knight is an author, wife, and moth...
Margaret Johnson-Hodge
Margaret Johnson-Hodge NONE Margaret Johnson-Hodge is the author of eleven published novels, contributor to three anthologies, including the highly successful Proverbs of the People, and author of a...
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...
William July II
William July II NONE Dr. William July, II is an award winning author and lecturer popular for his candid approach to relationship and self-transformation issues of today. He has ...
Ash Cash
Ash Cash NONE Ash Exantus, also known as Ash Cash, is a renowned banking executive, personal finance expert, and author of six books, three of which are Amazon.com bestsellers. He serves as a head of...
Niobia Bryant
Niobia Bryant 0000000033312351 Niobia Bryant is an award-winning author of over 30 romance and commercial fiction works. A two-time winner of RT Book Reviews’ Best African-American/Multicultural Roma...