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Terry McMillan
Terry McMillan 000000011827688X Terry McMillan, born in 1951, is a celebrated author and screenwriter known for her novels, four of which have been adapted into films. She fell in love with books as ...
Rosalyn McMillan
Rosalyn McMillan NONE Rosalyn McMillan (1953-2017) was a prolific author from Michigan who penned six popular novels. She lived in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband and enjoyed knitting and fishing...
Lucy Terry
Lucy Terry NONE Lucy Terry Prince, born in West Africa (1730-1821), was a poet, storyteller, and activist known for being the first African American woman to compose a poem. Kidnapped and sold into s...
Terry Wells-Jones
Terry Wells-Jones NONE Terry Wells-Jones, a graduate from the University of Wisconsin, is a retired businesswoman and one of the first Black models of the 1960s. She broke barriers as the first woman...
Terry DeRon
Terry DeRon NONE Terry DeRon, a dynamic writer with a unique writing style, served in the US Army before obtaining a Television/Film production degree from Southern University. He used his military b...
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...
Terry O’Neal
Terry O’Neal 0000000046143681 Terry O’Neal is a self-published author. Writing has been a wonderful experience for her. It brings out her inner deepest thoughts and feelings. Terry believes that ...
Tressie McMillan Cottom
Tressie McMillan Cottom 0000000459857682 Tressie McMillan Cottom, a sociology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of “Lower Ed”, is renowned for her insights on for-profit educat...
Brandon M. Terry
Brandon M. Terry NONE Brandon M. Terry is the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and the co-director of the Institute on Policing, Incarceration, and Publi...
K’wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider
K’wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider MULTIPLE K'wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider are accomplished authors, each bringing unique s...
Chris L. Terry
Chris L. Terry NONE Chris L. Terry was born in 1979 to an African American father and an Irish American mother. He has an MA in English from Virginia Commonwealth University and a creative writing M...
Terry L. Wroten
Terry L. Wroten NONE Terry L. Wroten, a former Four-Trey Gangsta Crips member, transformed his life to serve the community he once terrorized. Now residing in Los Angeles, he's focusing on his next n...
Hunter Hayes
Hunter Hayes 0000000356472077 Author Hunter Hayes returns to the literary scene after a hiatus. Known for his critically-acclaimed novels, Shoes On the Otha' Foot and A Pair Like No Otha', Hayes is n...
Bryant Terry
Bryant Terry 0000000036406863 Bryant Terry, NAACP Image and James Beard Award-winning chef and author of Afro-Vegan and Vegetable Kingdom, is celebrated for his contributions towards a sustainable fo...
Terry J. Stokes
Terry J. Stokes NONE Terry J. Stokes is an associate pastor and author with degrees from Yale and Princeton Seminary. He writes on prayer practices, contributes to Episcopal publications, and is an e...
Terry Teachout
Terry Teachout 0000000029005543 Terry Teachout, born on February 6, 1956, is a multi-talented individual known for his work as a critic, biographer, librettist, author, playwright, and blogger. Terry...
Sheneska Jackson
Sheneska Jackson NONE Inspired by Terry McMillan, Sheneska Jackson dedicated early mornings to writing her first draft, which was accepted by Simon & Schuster two days after submission. Her work earn...
Portia Cosby
Portia Cosby NONE Portia A. Cosby is a renowned novelist, screenwriter, and poet from Indianapolis, known for her relatable storytelling. With a background in kinesiology and film, she blends her ski...
Kiki Swinson
Kiki Swinson NONE “Kiki captures the heat of the streets.” —Wahida Clark KiKi Swinson, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, discovered her writing talent while in federal prison, resulting ...
Clara Villarosa
Clara Villarosa 0000000060242379 Clara Villarosa, a celebrated entrepreneur and business coach, founded Hue-Man Experience Bookstore in Denver and New York. She's also co-founder of Villarosa Media, ...
Ronda Racha Penrice
Ronda Racha Penrice NONE Ronda Racha Penrice, an expert in African American history and culture, studied at Columbia University and NYU, focusing on African American literature. She contributed to Th...
Terry Alford
Terry Alford 0000000058885607 Terry Alford is an award-winning author and historian specializing in American history, race relations, and the Civil War era. He earned a Ph.D. in history from Mississ...
Cherlyn Michaels
Cherlyn Michaels NONE Cherlyn Michaels is a self-published author and chemical engineer who began writing in grade school. She pursued her passion for writing after graduating from university, bravel...
Eartha Watts-Hicks
Eartha Watts-Hicks NONE Eartha Watts-Hicks is a prolific writer for various online publications, including Harlem World's Magazine's blog and TheUrbanBookSource.com. She has been the director of publ...
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
Supreme Understanding, C&rsquo,Bs Alife Allah, Dick Gregory, Supa Nova Slom, Wise Intelligent, Scott Whitaker, Afya Ibomu, Stic.Man, Bryant Terry and Vernellia Randall
Supreme Understanding, C&rsquo,Bs Alife Allah, Dick Gregory, Supa Nova Slom, Wise Intelligent, Scott Whitaker, Afya Ibomu, Stic.Man, Bryant Terry and Vernellia Randall MULTIPLE
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry
Ienett Nefertiti Allen, Linda Joy Burke, and Jaki Terry MULTIPLE
Elizabeth White
Elizabeth White 0000000114807460 Elizabeth White is a Harvard and Johns Hopkins-educated author, aging advocate, and adjunct professor. She specializes in financial jeopardy and uncertain work situat...
Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
Christine Pride and Jo Piazza MULTIPLE “Now these women, they can WRITE!” —Terry McMillan Christine Pride is a seasoned writer, editor, and publishing veteran with experience at top ...
Cydney Rax
Cydney Rax NONE Cydney Rax, an influential author known for her provocative love triangle novels, has been passionate about books since childhood. Her debut novel, My Daughter's Boyfriend, sparked co...
Brenda M. Hampton
Brenda M. Hampton NONE Brenda M. Hampton, a native St. Louisan, is a passionate writer known for her addictive series, The Naughty Series. With over 20 novels, novellas, and anthologies to her credit...
Meagan Good
Meagan Good 0000000066648011 Meagan Good is a sought-after Hollywood actress known for roles in film and TV, including Anchorman: The Legend Continues and NBC's “Deception.” She's worked in various g...
Jacqueline E. Luckett
Jacqueline E. Luckett NONE Jacqueline E. Luckett, a renowned storyteller, began her writing journey with diaries, poetry, and newspaper stories. After a corporate career, her passion for writing was ...
M.E. Waters
M.E. Waters NONE M.E. Waters is an author, speaker, and business etiquette consultant with a master's degree in business management. Inspired by authors like Maya Angelou, she writes women's business...
Shamara Ray
Shamara Ray NONE Shamara Ray, a passionate writer and book lover, honed her skills at Syracuse University. Her writing dream took shape while commuting to Manhattan, where she created corporate educa...
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin MULTIPLE Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are a power couple in Hollywood. Good is a talented actress, and Franklin is a successful film producer. They're committed to th...
Karen Good Marable
Karen Good Marable NONE Karen Good Marable, a Texas-born writer, is known for her essays and music journalism. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Oxford American, and more. She now resides...
Sean Qualls
Sean Qualls NONE Sean Qualls is a renowned Brooklyn-based author, artist, and children's book illustrator. Known for his work on 'Dizzy' and 'Freedom Song', Qualls' illustrations also feature in maga...
Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton 0000000114915488 Growing up on a small farm near Yellow Springs, Ohio, in the 1940s, Virginia Hamilton was lovingly embraced by the sights, sounds and smells of rural...
Ave Maria Cross
Ave Maria Cross NONE As poet, playwright and teaching artist, Ave Maria Cross has practiced her passion and exercised her God-given talents for over 20 years, through researching and writing i...
Tiffani Quarles-Sanders
Tiffani Quarles-Sanders NONE Tiffani Quarles-Sanders, a Montgomery native, is an acclaimed author of African-American fiction and owner of Hollow Bridge Publishing. Known for her Unthinkable Sins ser...
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...
DeVon Franklin
DeVon Franklin NONE DeVon Franklin, an acclaimed producer, best-selling author, and motivational speaker, is dedicated to inspiring people globally through entertainment. He's a leading authority on ...
Matthew A. Cherry
Matthew A. Cherry 0000000500418922 Former NFL wide receiver, Matthew A. Cherry, transitioned into filmmaking after his retirement in 2007. He's known for directing over 20 music videos, his feature f...
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela 0000000121447715 Nelson Mandela, born July 18, 1918, was South Africa's first black President from 1994-1999, and ANC party President from 1991-1997. After 27 years in prison, he was r...
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!...
Linda Addison
Linda Addison 000000003555029X “Addison has enough invention for two writers, and enough heart for three.” —Terry Bisson, Nebula Award winning author Linda D. Addison, first African...
Brittny Ray Crowell
Brittny Ray Crowell NONE Brittny Ray Crowell, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) is a poet, artist, and assistant professor of English at Clark Atlanta University. A recipient of the Donald Barthelme Prize in Poe...
Kianna Alexander
Kianna Alexander NONE Like any good Southern belle Kianna Alexander wears many hats: a loving wife, doting mama, advice-dispensing sister, and grabbing girlfriend. She’s a voracious reader, an amate...
Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos NONE Jessica Ramos, a Medgar Evers College student with an Associate's degree in Education, is driven by her passion for teaching children. Raised in a Mexico-origin family in Brooklyn,...
Michael B. Jackson
Michael B. Jackson NONE Michael B. Jackson, a retired juvenile corrections worker, is an author of 4 books and a passionate advocate for the rights of formerly incarcerated people. He's also an inspi...
Shawn D. Rochester
Shawn D. Rochester NONE Shawn D. Rochester, CEO of Good Steward LLC, is a financial expert with a strong background in corporate development and global strategy. He has a proven track record in optim...
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...
Carl Patterson
Carl Patterson NONE Carl Patterson started writing at 45, inspired by his late wife's positive outlook on life. Initially a poet, he transitioned into novel-writing upon her suggestion. His works, in...
Bern Nadette Stanis
Bern Nadette Stanis 0000000356944687 Bern Nadette Stanis is best known as the quick-witted, sexy savvy and the original “It” girl, Thelma Evans, from the groundbreaking, first African American sit...
Katie Mitchell
Katie Mitchell 0000000368018699 Katie Mitchell is a writer, owner of Atlanta-based online and pop-up Black bookstore Good Books. She's been featured on media outlets like The NYT, Oprah Daily, NPR, a...
Yani
Yani 0000000118166410 Yani, an Amazon Best Selling Author from Philadelphia, is renowned for her six novels and unique storytelling style. She's celebrated in genres like African American Fiction-Ur...
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...
Ana Latese
Ana Latese NONE Ana Latese, an African American illustrator, has a passion for producing beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. She enjoys using different lighting ...
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence NONE INCITE! is a national activist organization of radical feminists aiming to end violence against women of color through direct action, dialogue, and grassr...
Derecka Purnell
Derecka Purnell NONE Derecka Purnell is a human rights lawyer, writer, and organizer. She received her JD from Harvard Law School and works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assist...
Shana Lynch
Shana Lynch NONE Shana Lynch, a Los Angeles-based writer, cultivates and inspires thoughts through her poetry. Over the past six years, she has developed her talent for writing, supported by her love...
Mercuries Ryzen
Mercuries Ryzen NONE Mercuries Ryzen, a Brooklyn-born author, psychologist, and professional counselor, uses comedy and writing as emotional outlets. She holds degrees in Psychology and Professional ...
Kelly McWilliams
Kelly McWilliams NONE Kelly McWilliams, a mixed-race author of novels like “Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay” and “Agnes at the End of the World,” started her career at 15. She's written for major ou...
Davina Ward
Davina Ward NONE Davina Ward, a Certified Christian Life Coach and author, empowers women to overcome challenges, shatter limiting beliefs, and embrace their true purpose. As the P.U.S.H. Coach, she ...
Adam Hochschild
Adam Hochschild 0000000116827692 Adam Hochschild, born October 5, 1942, is a renowned author of 11 books, including award-winning titles like “King Leopold's Ghost”, “To End All Wars”, and “Bury the ...
Lisa Moore Ramée
Lisa Moore Ramée NONE Lisa Moore Ramée, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a critically acclaimed author of two books, including “A Good Kind of Trouble.” A graduate in Speech Communications and Eng...
Christine Pauls
Christine Pauls NONE Christine Pauls, from Wilmington, DE, is an accomplished author of novels including her latest release “One Good Thing” (2017). Besides being a writer, she's an accountant in the...
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Kirby Howell-Baptiste NONE Kirby Howell-Baptiste is a London-born actress, known for roles in Killing Eve, The Good Place, Barry, Why Women Kill, Veronica Mars and the 2021 films Cruella and Queenpin...
Thomas Long
Thomas Long 0000000376122955 Thomas Long, a self-published poet from Baltimore, transitioned to urban fiction, reflecting his experiences growing up in the inner city. His debut novel, Dayvon’s Story...
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde 0000000115569521 Audre Lorde, a black, gay female poet and activist, fought against racial and sexual discrimination and for gay rights. A renowned writer, she authored 18 books and won t...
Carlos Whittaker
Carlos Whittaker NONE Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Insta...
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...
J.G. Parker
J.G. Parker NONE J.G. Parker is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Looking Lion Books, LLC, a nimble publishing house dedicated to uplifting, world-driven narratives. A San Diego State Univ...
Natalie Vasilica
Natalie Vasilica NONE Natalie Vasilica was born in Chisinau, Moldova. As a child, she spent her time in the countryside, surrounded by fields and farm animals. Today nature, animals, and children ar...
Michael Gurian
Michael Gurian 0000000084041467 Michael Gurian, a social philosopher, family therapist, and bestselling author, has pioneered efforts in neurobiology and brain research. He has worked as a consultant...
Omar Scott
Omar Scott NONE Omar Scott, originally from Los Angeles, grew up in a single-family home in Dallas. After facing struggles with crime, he turned his life around and discovered his passion for writing...
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...
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 ...
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II MULTIPLE Keith Strickland, CEO of Making the Transition, Inc., is a dedicated advocate for inner-city youth, impacting over 100,000 lives through courses taug...
EA Luetkemeyer
EA Luetkemeyer NONE EA Luetkemeyer, an author informed by his prison experiences, explores America's class and racial divides. He is a Lesley University MFA graduate and author of novels including 'P...
Vincent L. Johnson
Vincent L. Johnson NONE Vincent L. Johnson, MD, a pediatrician and author, uses his passion for storytelling to create books that inspire and entertain young readers. Drawing from his upbringing in C...
Trey Ellis
Trey Ellis 000000011675397X Trey Ellis is a multi-talented writer, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, essayist, and Associate Professor at Columbia University. He's known for his Emmy-nominated HBO ...
Ray Anthony Shepard
Ray Anthony Shepard 0000000084780219 “As a fifth-grader in Nebraska, I was one of the few Black students in the class, and when American slavery was taught I was embarrassed by the topic.”...
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” ...
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...
A.J. Verdelle
A.J. Verdelle 0000000084004594 A.J. Verdelle, an award-winning author born in Washington D.C. in 1960, is known for her novel, The Good Negress. She has received the Whiting Writers Award and Bunting...
momowilly
momowilly NONE Monique A. Williams, also known as momowilly, is an author known for her unique writing style and deep understanding of human behavior. Influenced by her love for literature and pop cu...
Mychea
Mychea NONE Mychea, a Washington, DC native, is a published author and playwright signed to Good 2 Go Publishing. Known for her fiction novels such as 'My Boyfriend’s Wife', 'He Loves Me', and 'Covet...
Pierre Alex Jeanty
Pierre Alex Jeanty NONE Pierre Alex Jeanty is a Haitian-American author and entrepreneur, known for sharing life experiences and wisdom through his poetic writings. He aims to inspire men to improve ...
Eva Tremaine
Eva Tremaine NONE Eva Tremaine, a Queens native and prestigious IT Manager, is a versatile self-published author known for her books Unstable and Seven Again. She explores multiple genres and enjoys ...
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs 0000000040750720 Taye Diggs, an award-winning actor recognized by the NAACP and Screen Actors Guild, is known for his performances in film (The Best Man Holiday, Chicago), stage (Rent, Wic...
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 ...
Jawanza Kunjufu, Erica Myles, and Nichelle Wilson
Jawanza Kunjufu, Erica Myles, and Nichelle Wilson MULTIPLE Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, a prolific author of 65+ books like 'Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys', collaborates with Chicago-based ...
Steven Van Patten
Steven Van Patten NONE Steven Van Patten, a Brooklyn-born author, is renowned for his Brookwater's Curse trilogy and Killer Genius series. His short fiction contributions include horror anthologies a...
Brook Stephenson
Brook Stephenson NONE AALBC.com Mourns the Loss of Brook Stephenson (February 12, 1974 — August 8, 2015) …just last week Brook was at the Corridor Gallery hosting a reading of work created...