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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...
Stephanie Powell Watts
Stephanie Powell Watts 0000000123378514 Stephanie Powell Watts, a former Jehovah’s Witness minister and factory worker, is a celebrated writer and teacher of fiction and creative nonfiction. With a B...
Stephanie Casher
Stephanie Casher NONE Stephanie Casher is a freelance editor, author of multi-cultural women's fiction, and co-owner of The Pantheon Collective. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Cal...
Stephanie Renee Bell
Stephanie Renee Bell NONE Stephanie Renée Bell, an author of 5 books and a gifted musician, dedicated her life to her faith and art until her passing in 2010. Renowned for her Christian rap songs, p...
Stephanie Stokes Oliver
Stephanie Stokes Oliver NONE Stephanie Stokes Oliver is an accomplished publishing professional, heading SSO Media, serving as a literary scout for Atria Book Group and as author curator for Anguilla...
Grant Harper Reid
Grant Harper Reid NONE Dr. Grant Harper Reid, author of award-winning biography, “Rhythm For Sale,” explores the life of his grandfather, influential theatre producer Leonard Harper. An arts graduate...
Patricia Reid-Merritt
Patricia Reid-Merritt NONE Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt is a distinguished professor at Richard Stockton College, founder of Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre, and an award-winning social worker. K...
CS Reid
CS Reid NONE CS Reid is an accomplished writer and educator, with degrees in Writing & Critical Theory and Cross-Cultural Teaching/English. She aims to inspire adolescents through her work, notably '...
Nzinga-Christina Reid
Nzinga-Christina Reid NONE Nzinga-Christina Reid, a social justice advocate and author, is known for her anti-racism work. Co-founder of Blackdiaries.org, Reid holds a BA in Sociology and a Masters i...
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,...
Kiley Reid
Kiley Reid 000000048512903X Kiley Reid, Iowa Writers' Workshop MFA graduate and Truman Capote Fellow, teaches creative writing with a focus on race and class. Her short stories are featured in variou...
Carl Weber and Stephanie Covington
Carl Weber and Stephanie Covington MULTIPLE Carl Weber and Stephanie Covington are prominent authors known for their compelling works. Carl Weber, Stephanie Covington,
Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris
Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris MULTIPLE The Pantheon Collective is a mission-driven collaboration of three co-founders, Omar Luqmaan-Harris, Stephanie Casher, and James W. Lewis...
Stephanie Robinson with Bakari Kitwana
Stephanie Robinson with Bakari Kitwana MULTIPLE Stephanie Robinson and Bakari Kitwana are renowned authors, social activists, and cultural critics. They're recognized for their influential work on ra...
Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson
Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson MULTIPLE Tavis Smiley and Stephanie Robinson are renowned authors, known for their insightful writing and contribution to social commentary. Their works often exp...
Stephanie Taylor
Stephanie Taylor 0000000116839474 Stephanie Taylor is a British-born author of Jamaican heritage. Married to Michael, she has two amazing grown-up children, Sîan and Miles. Stephanie has worked in e...
Naleighna Kai, Martha Kennerson, J. L. Campbell, Karen D. Bradley, and Stephanie M. Freeman
Naleighna Kai, Martha Kennerson, J. L. Campbell, Karen D. Bradley, and Stephanie M. Freeman MULTIPLE Naleighna Kai, Martha Kennerson, J.L. Campbell, Karen D. Bradley, and Stephanie M. Freeman are ren...
Jen Reid
Jen Reid NONE Jen Reid, a Bath native and Windrush immigrant's daughter, faced racism from an early age as the only Black child in her school. Her experiences of daily racial inequalities extended in...
Lana Reid
Lana Reid 0000000530613016 Lana Reid, author and relationship advocate, hosts “The Male Perspective” podcast and leads transformative workshops nationwide. Best known for her “Loving Him Better†...
Maryann Reid
Maryann Reid NONE Maryann Reid, an award-winning author and social commentator, is recognized by major platforms like USA Today, CBS, and NBC for her innovative solutions to complex issues. She holds...
Judith Falloon-Reid
Judith Falloon-Reid NONE Judith Falloon-Reid is a renowned author, filmmaker, and motivational speaker. Her versatile career involves writing books, directing films, and inspiring audiences through h...
Fat Joe and Shaheem Reid
Fat Joe and Shaheem Reid MULTIPLE Joseph Cartagena, known as Fat Joe, is a platinum-selling rapper, actor, and entrepreneur from the Bronx who founded the Terror Squad label. Shaheem Reid is a season...
Megan Reid
Megan Reid NONE Megan Reid, a versatile author based in Brooklyn, works in both books and television. She's lived in numerous states and countries and has now authored her first children's book, 'A...
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...
Stuart A. Reid
Stuart A. Reid NONE Stuart A. Reid is an executive editor at Foreign Affairs and a seasoned writer for numerous publications including The Atlantic and The New York Times. He resides in New Jersey wi...
Edward E. Baptist and Stephanie Camp
Edward E. Baptist and Stephanie Camp MULTIPLE Edward E. Baptist and Stephanie Camp are esteemed authors known for their significant contributions to literature. Both have a rich background in academi...
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...
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons 0000000115647139 Russell Simmons is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and producer, widely known as the Chair and CEO of Rush Communications and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. H...
Danny Simmons
Danny Simmons 000000011447538X AALBC Mourns the Passing of Danny Simmons Daniel “Danny” Simmons is a globally recognized abstract-expressionist painter with works in prominent establishments like the ...
C. Michelle Atkins, Dannielle Brown, Amanda Garcia, Nisha, Lori Obayomi, Lisa McGovern, Stephanie Thomas, Tracee Upteen, and Elona Washington
C. Michelle Atkins, Dannielle Brown, Amanda Garcia, Nisha, Lori Obayomi, Lisa McGovern, Stephanie Thomas, Tracee Upteen, and Elona Washington MULTIPLE C. Michelle Atkins, Dannielle Brown, Amanda Garc...
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 ...
Stephanie Rochelle Redd
Stephanie Rochelle Redd NONE Stephanie Rochelle Redd is an acclaimed author, astrologer, and certified spiritual life coach. She uses her expertise in astrology and spirituality to guide people towar...
Stephanie Spellers
Stephanie Spellers NONE Stephanie Spellers, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Canon for Evangelism, aids Episcopalians in sharing faith and bridging boundaries. Having been a church planter, seminary ...
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen 000000007890617X Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, an award-winning author known for picture books like Elizabeti’s Doll, resides in Oregon with her family and pet dog, Leilani. Stephani...
Stephanie Dehennin
Stephanie Dehennin NONE Stephanie Dehennin is a prominent author known for her captivating storytelling and unique narrative style. Her works are a blend of creativity, imagination, and insightful pe...
Stephanie Robinson
Stephanie Robinson NONE "Stephanie Robinson is a national politics expert with over 20 years of experience. She's also a law lecturer, media strategist, and private sector consultant specializing in ...
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers NONE Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers is an associate and Chancellor's Professor of History at UC Berkeley, recognized for her scholarship with a Dan David Prize in 2023. Stephanie...
Stephanie Harrington
Stephanie Harrington NONE Stephanie Harrington is an accomplished author known for her compelling storytelling and unique narrative style. Her works span across various genres, captivating readers wi...
Dane Reid
Dane Reid NONE Dane Reid is a professional African American male voiceover talent who offers voiceover and commercial production services for brands, agencies, and producers seeking high-quality voi...
Stephanie Seales
Stephanie Seales NONE Stephanie Seales is a storyteller, dreamer, and doer who is passionate about racial equity. She’s also a children’s literature expert who’s worked in almost every aspect of the...
Stephanie Wambugu
Stephanie Wambugu NONE Stephanie Wambugu lives in New York City. She was born in Mombasa, Kenya and grew up in New England. Her work appears in The Nation, Granta, frieze, Bookforum, and The Drift. ...
Cookie Johnson
Cookie Johnson NONE Earlitha “Cookie†Johnson is a philanthropist and Secretary of the Board for the Magic Johnson Foundation. She focuses on health, education, and social needs in underserved co...
Earvin Magic Johnson
Earvin Magic Johnson 0000000368581203 Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a former NBA player born in Lansing, Michigan. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, earning multiple championships and MVP awards. Aft...
Sadeqa Johnson
Sadeqa Johnson NONE Sadeqa Johnson, originally from Philadelphia, is a former PR manager who worked with renowned authors and co-founded 12th Street Press. Now a meditation teacher, inspirational blo...
Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Justina Ireland, Varian Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Renée Watson, Rita Williams-Garcia, and others
Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Justina Ireland, Varian Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Renée Watso...
Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson 0000000000042498 Charles Richard Johnson, a novelist, essayist, and cartoonist from Evanston, Illinois, is renowned for his balanced mix of philosophy and folklore. His novel, Middle ...
Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud” Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams
Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud” Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams MULTIPLE "Treasure Hernandez, Clifford “Spud†Johnson, and India Johnson-Williams are notable authors, each with distinct l...
Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson
Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson MULTIPLE Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson
Delilah Dawson, Brenda Jackson, Joy King and Maryann Reid
Delilah Dawson, Brenda Jackson, Joy King and Maryann Reid MULTIPLE
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson 0000000530602616 “I lead the world's oldest and largest online platform dedicated to books by and about people of African descent.” Troy Demetrius Johnson, founder and President of AALBC....
Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Lisa Watson, Martha Kennerson, Michelle D. Rayford, Janice Pernell, J. L. Campbell, Kisha Green, and Terri Ann Johnson
Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Lisa Watson, Martha Kennerson, Michelle D. Rayford, Janice Pernell, J. L. Campbell, Kisha Green, and Terri Ann Johnson MULTIPLE "Naleighna Kai, Pat G’Orge Walker, Li...
George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard
George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard MULTIPLE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-o...
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others
Joyce A. Brown, Princess F.L. Gooden, Terri Ann Johnson, Sonia Johnston, Patricia Woodside, Cryssy Dee, Candy Jackson, and others MULTIPLE The authors Joyce A. Brown, Yvette Danielle, Tomeka Farley D...
Jacqueline Johnson
Jacqueline Johnson NONE Jacqueline Johnson is a multi-disciplined artist and award-winning author known for her work in writing and fiber arts. She has taught poetry at multiple institutions and has ...
Lisa Renee Johnson
Lisa Renee Johnson NONE Lisa Renee Johnson, Sunshineologist and publishing coach, inspires individuals to shine in life and business. Co-founder of Sistahs on the Reading Edge book club and CEO of Br...
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson NONE Albert “Prodigy” Johnson was a globally recognized rapper, part of the duo Mobb Deep. Known for his reality-based music, he sold millions of albums worldwide. Prodigy al...
Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timmothy B. McCann, Brandon Massey, Kambon Obayani, Earl Sewell, and Maxine Thompson
Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timmothy B. McCann, Brandon Massey, Kambon Obayani, Earl Sewell, and Maxine Thompson MULTIPLE "Pearl Cleage, Omar Tyree, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Timm...
Dinah Johnson
Dinah Johnson NONE Dinah Johnson is a renowned author in children's literature, particularly in African American storytelling. Her books, which include titles like Hair Dance! and Sitting Pretty, cel...
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 ...
Hannibal B. Johnson
Hannibal B. Johnson NONE Harvard Law graduate Hannibal B. Johnson is an esteemed author, attorney, and consultant specializing in diversity and human relations. He's taught at prestigious universitie...
Cedric Johnson
Cedric Johnson 0000000055574096 Cedric Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, focuses on African American Studies and Political Science. His critically acclaimed book...
Zoe Johnson
Zoe Johnson NONE Comedy writer and stand-up Zoe Johnson started creating characters at 8. At William & Mary, she brought her humor to the student paper; she now trains at Upright Citizens Brigade (UC...
George E. Johnson
George E. Johnson NONE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-owned company to trade o...
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson 0000000120206864 James Weldon Johnson was a legendary civil rights activist, renowned author, and key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His diverse career spans roles as a U.S. c...
Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, and Katherine Moore
Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, and Katherine Moore MULTIPLE Katherine Johnson, a renowned mathematician, Joylette Hylick, her daughter, and Katherine Moore, contribute to the field of mathematic...
Max Rodriguez, Angeli R. Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson
Max Rodriguez, Angeli R. Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson MULTIPLE Explore the works and profiles of esteemed authors Max Rodriguez, Angeli Rasbury, Carol Taylor, and Charles Johnson. Learn...
Kerry G. Johnson
Kerry G. Johnson NONE Kerry G. Johnson, a talented cartoonist, caricaturist, and graphic designer from Nashville, is known for his webcomic, Harambee Hills, which was nominated for a 2010 Glyph Comic...
Charles S. Johnson
Charles S. Johnson 0000000108707076 Charles Spurgeon Johnson was a prominent 20th-century black sociologist, key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, and a Ph.D. graduate from the University of Chicago....
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...
Sondra Kathryn Wilson
Sondra Kathryn Wilson NONE Dr. Sondra Kathryn Wilson was a senior associate at Harvard's W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, founder of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation, and executor of Johnson’s literary e...
Lisa Jones Johnson
Lisa Jones Johnson NONE Lisa Jones Johnson is a Harvard-educated attorney, author, and CEO of NextGen Media Group. She launched a global social media platform and authored the award-nominated novel, ...
Toni Ann Johnson
Toni Ann Johnson NONE Toni Ann Johnson is an award-winning author recognized for her linked story collection 'Light Skin Gone to Waste', which won the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award and was nominated f...
Monique Greenwood, Lynda Johnson, and Tracy Mitchell-Brown
Monique Greenwood, Lynda Johnson, and Tracy Mitchell-Brown MULTIPLE "Evalyn Hamilton, Lynda Johnson, and Monique Greenwood are key members of Go On Girl! Book Club. Hamilton is the Newsletter Editor,...
Terrence L. Johnson
Terrence L. Johnson NONE Terrence L. Johnson is the Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies, Professor of African and African American Studies (FAS), Director of Religion and...
Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson, with Veronica Chambers
Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson, with Veronica Chambers MULTIPLE Alexander Smalls, JJ Johnson, and Veronica Chambers are renowned authors with a rich background in literature. Smalls and Johnson are ...
Marvis Johnson and SLMN
Marvis Johnson and SLMN MULTIPLE Marvis Johnson and SLMN are renowned authors, known for their insightful works. They have gained recognition for their unique writing style and creative storytelling....
Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson
Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson MULTIPLE "Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson are acclaimed authors renowned for their contributions to literature and their dynamic storytelling abilities.” Steven Ba...
Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval
Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval MULTIPLE "Javon Johnson and Kevin Coval are renowned authors, recognized for their significant contributions to literature and spoken word poetry. Their works offer prof...
Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds Johnson, Hood Chronicles, Joe Awsum, and Vance Phillips
Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds Johnson, Hood Chronicles, Joe Awsum, and Vance Phillips MULTIPLE "Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds...
Victoria Christopher Murray, Jacquelin Thomas, S. James Guitard, Maurice Gray, Terrance Johnson, and Patricia Haley
Victoria Christopher Murray, Jacquelin Thomas, S. James Guitard, Maurice Gray, Terrance Johnson, and Patricia Haley MULTIPLE "Victoria Christopher Murray, Jacquelin Thomas, S. James Guitard, Maurice ...
Qwantu Amaru
Qwantu Amaru NONE Qwantu Amaru, real name Omar Luqmaan-Harris, is a co-founder of the Pantheon Collective, a collaborative project with Stephanie Casher and James W.Lewis. They aim to push boundaries...
Kevin Wayne Johnson
Kevin Wayne Johnson NONE “God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.” Kevin Wayne Johnson has taken up the task of developing individual and organizational operating exc...
Manning Johnson
Manning Johnson NONE Manning Rudolph Johnson (December 17, 1908 – July 2, 1959) was an African-American leader in the Communist Party USA who later became an anti-communist government witness ...
Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller
Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller MULTIPLE "Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller are accomplished authors, known for their riveting storytelling. Johnson's real-life experiences inspir...
Cookie Johnson with Denene Millner
Cookie Johnson with Denene Millner MULTIPLE "Cookie Johnson, in collaboration with Denene Millner, is an accomplished author. Cookie's inspiring life stories and Millner's exceptional writing skills ...
James Golden
James Golden NONE James Golden, aka “Bo Snerdley”, has a distinguished radio career spanning 30 years, notably as a call screener, producer, and engineer for the Rush Limbaugh show. Since 2001, he's ...
T. Geronimo Johnson
T. Geronimo Johnson 0000000357171620 T. Geronimo Johnson, a New Orleans native, is a bestselling author known for 'Welcome to Braggsville' and 'Hold It 'Til It Hurts'. A finalist for the 2013 PEN/Fau...