Cultural Literature

'[Walter Hood is] one of the great American landscape artists.' - Former President Joseph R. BidenThe first publication to document the International African American Museum's landscape design by Hood Design Studio, illuminating its mission and historic...

Power from the Podium: The Story of Black Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos, is a wonderfully written and richly illustrated story of two Olympic icons whose silent Black Power protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico reverberated worldwide. From the...

Note to Readers: This edition of The Blackness Continues: One Man's Ongoing Mission for Equitable Education includes the same impactful content as the original 2021 release of The Blackness Continues with the addition of a new cover and subtitle, a...

Issues about "race" seem to be in the news more today than at any time since the 1960s. Yet Black and White Americans are still struggling to establish a productive dialogue about race. Chances are if you show a Black and a White person the same scene...

Claudine Gay's resignation on January 2, 2024, as Harvard University's first Black president, after only six months on the job, sent shock waves across the world. However, it did not shock anyone closely following her situation. Gay stepped down less...

What does it mean to truly know yourself?For those caught between cultures, shaped by lineage, and searching for belonging, identity is never a simple answer.This book is a deeply personal exploration of race, heritage, and self-discovery-an intimate...

The Republic of South Africa is a land that I now know. From the mountains, desert, ocean, and grassy plains are images that I dreamed of instead of studying. A home of many cultures and ideas that match its beauty. In these pages, you will find some...

An expansive look at more than a century of Pan-Africanist art and the ways it embodies the movement's principles and global ambitions Since the term Pan-Africanism was coined around 1900, the movement's promise has been to foster liberation and...

WAS IT WORTH IT? is a powerful exploration of resilience, love, and purposeful parenting. This compelling blend of memoir and practical guide shares the remarkable journey of a single Black mother who defied the odds to raise daughters who now thrive...

Once upon a time, companies stayed out of social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) situations. Today, customers and employees expect to be seen, heard, and valued. They expect businesses and their leaders to be transparent about DEI...

"A valuable biography of an unsung scientist." - Kirkus Reviews The untold story of a pioneer among America's first Black meteorologists. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Things Our Fathers Saw. When Alonzo Smith Jr. walked into rooms where no...

"A valuable biography of an unsung scientist." - Kirkus Reviews The untold story of a pioneer among America's first Black meteorologists. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Things Our Fathers Saw. When Alonzo Smith Jr. walked into rooms where no...