Cultural Literature

In a world riven by conflict, reconciliation is not always possible -- but it offers one of the few paths to peace for a troubled nation or a troubled soul. In "Bone to Pick," bestselling author and "Newsweek" editor Ellis Cose offers a provocative and...

This engaging book chronicles the changes in Maya Angelou's life as she enters the hub of activity that is New York. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, sherededicates herself to writing, and finds love at an unexpected moment. Reflecting on her many...

Robinson explores the singularly curious and inimitable tragic history of the island nation of Haiti, beginning with the present anarchic disrepair of it modern state. From one revolution to another, Haiti has changed the fate of empires yet has not been...

In this second volume of her poignant autobiographical series, Maya Angelou powerfully captures the struggles and triumphs of her passionate life with dignity, wisdom, humor, and humanity. "A curiously heartening story in which decency, honor, truth,...

Current Affairs / African American Studies "Filled with essays that challenge America's myths.... His easy reading style unsuspectingly pricks the conscience." --USA Today ith the same personal authority and exhilarating directness he brought to his...

Booker T. Washington has long held an ambiguous position in the pantheon of black leadership. Lauded by some in his own lifetime as a black George Washington, he was also derided by others as a Benedict Arnold. In "The Education of Booker T. Washington,"...

Easy Rawlins is on the verge of losing everything--until he gets an offer from the FBI that he has no choice but to accept. For most Black Americans, the 1960s were times of hope. For former P.I. Easy Rawlins, Los Angeles's mean streets were never...

In this frank, funny, and provocative book, relationship expert Dr. Cornish shows black women everywhere how to shed the duds and find the studs who will treat them with respect.

A powerful, benedictive new memoir from a master of the form, Good, God: A Creation Story probes the comic, and often ghoulish, experience of creating children, creating good friendship, creating good art, and creating good Gods while...

SOUL SEARCHER: Life and Legend of Chuck Brown is an introduction to the genius of Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go," and his contribution to hip-hop and pop culture. The book chronicles his musical life from the first album, "We the People" to...