Cultural Literature

From thoughts and words arranged on a sheet of paper, these words pushed with feelings, and overlaid in emotions. Actions and reactions, life takes on a new direction. Moments addressed in time. The gourmet of words to feed on. More thoughts, more dreams...

I Thought I was Done with This is a book by a German-born black entrepreneur who came to New York only to rediscover a topic he thought he had long since left behind: racism. Maurice Hofmann, son of a single mother, learned early that fighting his fights...

The inspirational story of one woman learning to surf and creating a new life in gritty, eccentric Rockaway BeachUnmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group...

First published in 1974 and even more relevant today, a natural and whole foods guide the voice of black consciousness, cultural icon Dick Gregory, the incomparable satirist, human rights and environmental activist, health advocate, social justice...

"Dispels the myth that people of color are somehow predisposed to poor health, blaming systemic injustice in the health care system." --New York Times Book ReviewLegendary comedian D.L. Hughley uses his "hilarious yet soul-shaking" (Black Enterprise)...

Both Sides of the Water: Essays on African-Native American InteractionsBy: Lonnie HarringtonBoth Sides of the Water: Essays on African-Native American Interactions examines specific events regarding the relationship between groups of indigenous people of...

Named a Best Political Book of the Year by The Atlantic"This Is What America Looks Like is the origin storyof a leader who, finding no set path that would take a person like her to theplaces she wanted to go, was forced, and free, to chart her own." -The...

The Friendship Tree is a heartwarming children's story that explores kindness, inclusion, and the power of friendship. Set in a welcoming community, the story follows a group of children who discover a special tree that becomes a gathering place for...

Alaso is a Haitian Feminist anthology publication. It is a space for feminist expression and dialogue to encourage the production of critical thought, debate and analysis that make feminist thought accessible in different formats and modes of...

Bertha Lee Bethea, a girl raised by a grandmother who was once a slave, adapted to a new way of life in the South during a time not long after slavery was abolished. The African American experience in America is often times seen through the eyes of...

Discover the history of the New Farmers of America in this collection of historic photographs.African Americans have contributed greatly to the history of American agriculture. One of its most compelling stories is the New Farmers of America (NFA), which...

Named a Best Book of 2021 by NPR This inspirational memoir serves as a call to action from prison reform activist Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated Five, to turn our stories into tools for change in the pursuit of racial justice. They didn't know who...