Sherri Smith Sherri L. Smith is the award-winning author of YA novels Lucy the Giant, Sparrow, Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Flygirl, and Orleans. Her bestselling novel, The Toymaker’s Apprentice is the … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Faith Ringgold - Artist
One of my favorite books to read to Nathaniel when he was younger was Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold. The colorful illustrations as Cassie flies over her city of Harlem in the late 1930s really … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Sharon G. Flake - Author
You ever connected with someone online and just know that they are a great person in real life? Sharon Flake is the epitome of that. Her words are always measured, and she offers great insight into … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Christoper Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis This post may contain affiliate links The second oldest of five siblings, Christopher Paul Curtis was born and raised in Flint, Michigan which has been used as a … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Michael Harriot
Michael Harriot was a former Senior Writer at TheRoot.com where he covered the intersection of race, politics, and culture. He is currently an author, poet, and writer for The Grio, The … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Shermann Thomas
Chicago is a city full of history, and true Chicagoans know that there is a richness here in the city that is often hidden because much of it involves the Black residents and their contributions to … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 9
- Next Page »