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Piri Thomas
Piri Thomas 0000000362962312 Piri Thomas, born in 1928 to Puerto Rican and Cuban parents, overcame racial discrimination and a troubled past in New York to become an influential figure in the Nuyoric...
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, ...
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...
Awaken
Awaken Melissa Brown Levine Book Review Awaken is a powerful story about heritage and restoration. Author Timothy George takes an innovative approach in this African-focused tale by combining m...
Salome Thomas-El
Salome Thomas-El NONE Salome Thomas-EL, born in Philadelphia, has been a transformative teacher and chess coach since 1987, leading his students to become Eight-Time National Chess Champions. He hold...
Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell 0000000121208618 Thomas Sowell is an esteemed economist, author, and political philosopher, with education from Harvard, Columbia, and Chicago Universities. He's taught at several unive...
Wanda Thomas
Wanda Thomas 0000000074200639 Wanda L. Thomas, a New York-born author and CEO of a Medical Transcribing business, holds a BA in Biology and Pre-Medical Studies. She founded JCW Enterprises, a childre...
Frank A. Thomas
Frank A. Thomas NONE Frank A. Thomas is a professor at Christian Theological Seminary and CEO of Hope For Life International. He served as senior pastor in Illinois and Tennessee. Thomas holds multip...
Debi Thomas What Really Happened
Debi Thomas What Really Happened Carol Denise Mitchell 9798644736805 Fiction Independently Published Independently Published UNAUTHORIZED, Debi Thomas What Really Happened, is an amazing tale of behin...
Greg Thomas
Greg Thomas 0000000055234489 Greg Thomas is an esteemed jazz writer, editor, educator, and broadcaster. With works published in numerous publications, he was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Harlem Wo...
Shaniqka Thomas
Shaniqka Thomas NONE Shaniqka Thomas is a trustworthy individual known for keeping secrets and offering non-judgmental advice. Her animated personality and genuine approachability have fueled her pas...
The Broken King
The Broken King Michael Thomas 9780802120144 Nonfiction Grove Press Grove Atlantic, Inc. In 2007, Michael Thomas launched into the literary world with his award-winning first novel Man Gone Down, a be...
Sink: A Memoir
Sink: A Memoir Joseph Earl Thomas 9781538706183 Nonfiction Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group A wrenching, redemptive, and “brilliant coming-of-age story” (New York Times) about the difficul...
Police Brutality and White Supremacy: The Fight Against American Traditions
Police Brutality and White Supremacy: The Fight Against American Traditions Etan Thomas 9781636140568 Nonfiction Edge of Sports Akashic Books An NBA veteran offers engaging interviews and reflections ...
Speak Water
Speak Water Truth Thomas B008B8WKFQ Poetry Cherry Castle Publishing Cherry Castle Publishing Truth Thomas’ Speak Water won the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry. It chroni...
Etan Thomas and Nick Chiles
Etan Thomas and Nick Chiles MULTIPLE Etan Thomas and Nick Chiles are co-authors with diverse backgrounds. Thomas is a former NBA player and activist, while Chiles is an award-winning journalist and b...
Pamela Thomas-Graham
Pamela Thomas-Graham 0000000120062776 Pamela Thomas-Graham, a Harvard graduate, is currently the president and CEO of CNBC Television, and founder of luxury blog Dandelion Chandelier. She has extensi...
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...
Thomas Sayers Ellis
Thomas Sayers Ellis 0000000052292843 AALBC Mourns Thomas Sayers Ellis Passing July 17, 2025 Thomas Sayers Ellis is a poet, photographer, and educator. He co-founded the Dark Room Collective, promoting...
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...
Thomas A. Stockett
Thomas A. Stockett NONE Thomas A. Stockett was a renowned illustrator and political cartoonist at the Afro-American newspaper for over 50 years, creating impactful art pieces like his 1960 cartoon on...
Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas 0000000486125057 Angie Thomas, a Mississippi-based author, gained fame with her debut novel 'The Hate U Give'. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, the novel was a #1 New York Ti...
Joseph Earl Thomas
Joseph Earl Thomas NONE Joseph Earl Thomas is an author known for his unique and poignant storytelling. His first major work, Sink: A Memoir, published in 2022, explores his challenging upbringing i...
Interview with Production Designer Wynn Thomas
Interview with Production Designer Wynn Thomas Booker T. Mattison Article Production designer Wynn Thomas started working in theatre as a teenager growing up in Philadelphia. Upon graduation...
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas Jeanne Walker Harvey 9780063021891 Nonfiction HarperCollins HarperCollins Celebrate the life-changing power of art in this inspiring and stunningly il...
After War Times: An African American Childhood in Reconstruction-Era Florida
After War Times: An African American Childhood in Reconstruction-Era Florida T. Thomas Fortune 9780817318369 Nonfiction University Alabama Press University Alabama Pressv Twenty-three autobiographical...
Voices of the Future
Voices of the Future Etan Thomas 9781608462711 Poetry Haymarket Books Haymarket Books "The poetic voice of his generation."—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"Etan Thomas is breaking it down for our young minds on h...
My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir
My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir Clarence Thomas 9780060565565 Nonfiction Harper Perennial HarperCollins Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather’s Son is the story of one of Ame...
I Choose To Stay: A Black Teacher Refuses to Desert the Inner City
I Choose To Stay: A Black Teacher Refuses to Desert the Inner City Salome Thomas-El 9780758201867 Nonfiction Kensington Kensington Publishing Corp. The challenges of working in an urban school are not...
Spiritual Maturity: Preserving Congregational Health and Balance (Prisms)
Spiritual Maturity: Preserving Congregational Health and Balance (Prisms) Frank A. Thomas 9780800630867 Nonfiction Augsburg Fortress 1517 Media Like all human bodies, the body of Christ that we call &...
Sandra Kitt and Jacquelin Thomas
Sandra Kitt and Jacquelin Thomas MULTIPLE Sandra Kitt and Jacquelin Thomas are renowned authors known for their engaging narratives and compelling characters. They have both made significant contribu...
Elombe Brath and Thomas Aiello
Elombe Brath and Thomas Aiello MULTIPLE Elombe Brath and Thomas Aiello are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in literature. Their works reflect their deep understanding and u...
Sheree Renee Thomas, Pan Morrigan, Troy L. Wiggins
Sheree Renee Thomas, Pan Morrigan, Troy L. Wiggins MULTIPLE Sheree Renée Thomas, Pan Morrigan, and Troy L. Wiggins are accomplished authors, renowned for their unique storytelling and creative works ...
Jacquelin Thomas and Corey Miles
Jacquelin Thomas and Corey Miles MULTIPLE Jacquelin Thomas and Corey Miles are renowned authors known for their captivating writing style. Their distinguished careers and contribution to literature h...
Ladena Renwick-Tilley with Jacquelin Thomas
Ladena Renwick-Tilley with Jacquelin Thomas MULTIPLE Ladena Renwick-Tilley and Jacquelin Thomas are renowned authors known for their creative storytelling and in-depth character development. Their wo...
Joyce Carol Thomas
Joyce Carol Thomas 0000000377888506 Joyce Carol Thomas is an award-winning author known globally for her novels and picture books. She received the National Book Award for 'Marked By Fire' and multip...
Truth Thomas
Truth Thomas NONE Truth Thomas, born in Knoxville and raised in Washington DC, is an award-winning poet and singer-songwriter. He has authored four poetry collections including Speak Water, winner of...
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Jacquelin Thomas, J.D. Mason, and Sandra Kitt
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Jacquelin Thomas, J.D. Mason, and Sandra Kitt MULTIPLE ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Jacquelin Thomas, J.D. Mason, and Sandra Kitt are renowned authors, known for their compel...
Brenda L. Thomas, Crystal Lacey Winslow, Rochelle Alers, and ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Brenda L. Thomas, Crystal Lacey Winslow, Rochelle Alers, and ReShonda Tate Billingsley MULTIPLE Brenda L. Thomas, Crystal Lacey Winslow, Rochelle Alers, and ReShonda Tate Billingsley are acclaimed au...
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 ...
Brenda L. Thomas, Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker, and Crystal Lacey Winslow
Brenda L. Thomas, Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker, and Crystal Lacey Winslow MULTIPLE Brenda L. Thomas, Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker, and Crystal Lacey Winslow are established authors known for their impactful storyt...
Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck
Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck MULTIPLE Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck are renowned authors, each bringing unique storytelling styles that captivate au...
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas 0000000459097580 Michael Thomas, a Boston native, has diverse experiences as a cab driver, carpenter, restaurateur, and filmmaker. An alumnus of Hunter and Warren Wilson College, he is...
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon MULTIPLE Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Y...
Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight
Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight MULTIPLE Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight are accomplished authors renowned for their contributions ...
Bettye Collier-Thomas
Bettye Collier-Thomas 0000000122788183 Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas is professor of American history at Temple University. Her scholarship includes American social and cultural history, African American...
Make Straight the Path: Following the Just One Into Righteousness and Peacemaking Through Holy Activism
Make Straight the Path: Following the Just One Into Righteousness and Peacemaking Through Holy Activism Jonathan Tremaine Thomas 9781400256754 Nonfiction Thomas Nelson HarperCollins Christian Publishi...
Gumbs & Thomas Publishing
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Thomas George Books
Thomas George Books Thomas George Books Thomas George Books
Thomas Allen Publishers
Thomas Allen Publishers Thomas Allen Publishers Thomas Allen Publishers
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Thomas Publications Thomas Publications Thomas Publications
Gumbs & Thomas Publishing
Gumbs & Thomas Publishing Gumbs & Thomas Publishing Gumbs & Thomas Publishing
Thomas Allen Publishers
Thomas Allen Publishers Thomas Allen Publishers Thomas Allen Publishers
Thomas George Books
Thomas George Books Thomas George Books Thomas George Books
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Thomas Publications Thomas Publications Thomas Publications
Leviathan Beach
Leviathan Beach Joseph Earl Thomas 9781538741016 Fiction Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group A wild and wildly original debut story collection that explores the present and future, violence a...
Reclamation (paperback): Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy
Reclamation (paperback): Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy Gayle Jessup White 9780063028661 Nonfiction Amistad HarperCollins A Black descendant...
Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy
Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy Gayle Jessup White 9780063028654 Nonfiction Amistad HarperCollins A Black descendant of Thomas J...
Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell
Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell Jason L. Riley 9781541619685 Nonfiction Basic Books Perseus Books A “fascinating” and “rare” (National Review) biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America’s most ...
In the Hands of the People: Thomas Jefferson on Equality, Faith, Freedom, Compromise, and the Art of Citizenship
In the Hands of the People: Thomas Jefferson on Equality, Faith, Freedom, Compromise, and the Art of Citizenship Jon Meacham 9780593229316 Nonfiction Random House Penguin Random House Pulitzer Prize-w...
The Caged Butterfly
The Caged Butterfly Marian L. Thomas 9781732488007 Fiction L.B Publishing L.B Publishing "The Caged Butterfly by author Marian L. Thomas is the heartrending story of the Mayfield/Taylor family spannin...
My View from the Summit (VFS)
My View from the Summit (VFS) Carol Taylor Book Review My View From The Summit is Nicole Thomas’s “inspiring personal memoir” reflecting on her experiences and life lessons on m...
Thomas the Melungeon: His Locust Family of Free Persons of Color Civil and Revolutionary War Patriots
Thomas the Melungeon: His Locust Family of Free Persons of Color Civil and Revolutionary War Patriots Gigi Best 9780692372081 Nonfiction BBRT Associates LLC Publishing BBRT Associates LLC Publishing...
More than an Athlete: Poems by Etan Thomas
More than an Athlete: Poems by Etan Thomas Etan Thomas 9781608463329 Poetry Haymarket Books Haymarket Books With the conviction of a Bill Russell, and the poetic finesse of Muhammad Ali, Thomas takes ...
Shotgun Lullabies: Stories & Poems
Shotgun Lullabies: Stories & Poems Sheree Renée Thomas 9781933500591 Poetry Aqueduct Press Aqueduct Press In this first collection of the stories and poetry of Sheree Renée Thomas, memory is th...
Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History
Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History Fawn M. Brodie 9780393338331 Nonfiction W. W. Norton & Company W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. A seminal biography of Thomas Jefferson and a fascinating exploration ...
T. Thomas Fortune, the Afro-American Agitator: A Collection of Writings, 1880-1928
T. Thomas Fortune, the Afro-American Agitator: A Collection of Writings, 1880-1928 T. Thomas Fortune 9780813032320 Nonfiction University Press of Florida University Press of Florida Born enslaved, T. ...
Whose Song?: And Other Stories
Whose Song?: And Other Stories Thomas Glave 9780872863750 Nonfiction City Lights Publishers City Lights Publishers Author Thomas Glave is known for his stylistic brio and courageous explorations into ...
Down These Mean Streets
Down These Mean Streets Piri Thomas 9780679781424 Fiction Vintage Penguin Random House Thirty years ago Piri Thomas made literary history with this lacerating, lyrical memoir of his coming of age on t...
Daughters of Thunder: Black Women Preachers and Their Sermons, 1850-1979
Daughters of Thunder: Black Women Preachers and Their Sermons, 1850-1979 Bettye Collier-Thomas 9780787909185 Nonfiction Jossey-Bass Wiley A priceless reference work in the history of Christian preachi...
Wanda Y. Thomas, Barbara Keaton, and Giselle Carmichael
Wanda Y. Thomas, Barbara Keaton, and Giselle Carmichael MULTIPLE "Wanda Y. Thomas, Barbara Keaton, and Giselle Carmichael are acclaimed authors known for their captivating narratives and compelling...
Marian L. Thomas
Marian L. Thomas NONE Marian L. Thomas, an award-winning author, is known for her five captivating novels. Her works have been featured on networks such as Oprah Winfrey Network and A&E, and she has ...
Thomas C. Battle and Donna Marcia Wells
Thomas C. Battle and Donna Marcia Wells MULTIPLE Thomas C. Battle and Donna Marcia Wells are renowned editors known for their collaboration on works of John Hope Franklin. Their expertise enriches Fr...
Lorenzo Thomas
Lorenzo Thomas 0000000051283785 Lorenzo Thomas was a poet whose work was deeply tied to BAM’s literary and political sensibilities. Lorenzo Thomas (August 31, 1944 – July 4, 2005) was a poet wh...
Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker
Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker MULTIPLE Brian W. Smith and Keith Thomas Walker are acclaimed authors, renowned for their engaging narratives. Smith's work delves into life's complexities, whi...
Mariah Thomas
Mariah Thomas NONE Mariah Thomas is a Brooklyn-based writer with a journalism background. She aims to inspire positive reflection on life, relationships, and the complexities of modern womanhood. Mar...
Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas
Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas MULTIPLE Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas are prominent authors known for their profound contributions to literature. Their works often explore complex themes...
L.H. Stallings and Greg Thomas
L.H. Stallings and Greg Thomas MULTIPLE L.H. Stallings and Greg Thomas are renowned authors, recognized for their extensive contributions in literature. Their work is distinguished for its depth and ...
Jamel K. Thomas-Joyce and Teresa Kemp
Jamel K. Thomas-Joyce and Teresa Kemp MULTIPLE Jamel K. Thomas-Joyce and Teresa Kemp are renowned authors known for their expertise in diverse fields. Their works combine rich experiences and unique ...
Thomas Aiello
Thomas Aiello 0000000065418150 Thomas Aiello is a history and African American studies professor at Valdosta State University, Georgia. He has authored books on artistic activism, cultural history of...
Thomas Mauceri
Thomas Mauceri NONE Thomas Mauceri is a renowned author known for his exemplary storytelling and captivating narratives. With a rich body of work that spans across genres, Mauceri continues to enthra...
Brenda L. Thomas
Brenda L. Thomas 0000000038393998 Brenda L. Thomas, a Philadelphia-based marketing professional, has extensive experience in the basketball industry. Formerly with IBM and AND 1, she also founded Adm...
Jacquelin Thomas
Jacquelin Thomas NONE Award-winning author Jacquelin Thomas has published over 50 titles across romance, women’s fiction, inspirational, and young adult genres. She's received multiple awards includi...
Thomas Glave
Thomas Glave NONE Bronx-born author Thomas Glave, educated at Bowdoin College and Brown University, is recognized for his contribution to LGBT literature. A Fulbright Scholar, he co-founded Jamaica's...
Alretha Thomas
Alretha Thomas NONE Alretha Thomas is an acclaimed author & playwright who began writing at age 10. A standout in high school speech competitions, she pursued journalism at USC. Her unique storytelli...
Phillip Thomas Duck
Phillip Thomas Duck NONE Phillip Thomas Duck is a distinguished author known for his debut, Playing With Destiny, and YA novels, Dirty Jersey and Dirty South, both recognized as Quick Picks for Reluc...
Velma Maia Thomas
Velma Maia Thomas NONE Velma Maia Thomas is an award-winning author known for her nonfiction books on African American history. She is also the creator of the Black Holocaust Exhibit. With degrees fr...
Tommie Thomas
Tommie Thomas NONE Tommie Lee Thomas, a determined individual of Cherokee Indian and African descent, overcame poverty and adversity to become a retired employee of Ford Motor Company, the City of De...
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 ...
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...
Trisha R. Thomas
Trisha R. Thomas 0000000019527831 Trisha R. Thomas, an award-winning author of literary fiction and former Language Arts teacher, is recognized for her outstanding work by the NAACP and the Black Wri...
Thomas Sankara
Thomas Sankara 0000000109098487 “There is no true social revolution without the liberation of women.” Thomas Sankara, born in 1949, was a central figure in Burkina Faso's democratic revolu...
Kitt Thomas
Kitt Thomas NONE Katelan “Kitt” Thomas is a Lucian-American author-illustrator and graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design. She uses her art to celebrate Black culture and promote inclusion. K...
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Garry Peller, and Kendall Thomas
Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Garry Peller, and Kendall Thomas MULTIPLE Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Gary Peller, and Kendall Thomas are esteemed law professors at UCLA, Columbia School of La...
Lawrence Deron Thomas
Lawrence Deron Thomas NONE Lawrence Deron Thomas, a Bay Area native, was inspired by his parents to pursue strength, courage, and success. After a brief stint as a rapper, he found his passion for wr...
Charlene Thomas
Charlene Thomas NONE Charlene Thomas writes books about the world we live in, inspired by her experiences growing up in Montgomery County, MD. Charlene Thomas was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript ...
T. Thomas Fortune
T. Thomas Fortune 0000000108971715 “The Black Radical You Never Heard Of.” Timothy Thomas Fortune (born October 3, 1856 in Marianna, Florida; died June 2, 1928, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a lead...
Sheree R. Thomas
Sheree R. Thomas Kam Williams Interview Sheree R. Thomas anansi@africana.com A Manhattan-based writer and freelance editor, Sheree R. Thomas contributes to several publicati...
The Tongue I Dream in
The Tongue I Dream in Sheree Renée Thomas 9798887441955 Fiction PM Press PM Press The tongue Sheree Renée Thomas dreams in is soft and sharp, ethereal and down-home. This book of poems, stories, an...