Cultural Literature

A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller--about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo It was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for...

A cinematic narrative of glamour, grit, luxury, and luck, Fashion Killa draws on exclusive interviews with the leaders of the fashion world to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and...

Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph by rising interdisciplinary artist Awol Erizku. Working across photography, film, video, painting, and installation, his work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip...

Through intimate and raw poetry, Myhesha Doneve invites readers on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. In this collection, she explores the complexities of love, relationships, and family dynamics, delving into the joys and challenges of...

Unleash your creativity and explore the Afrofuturistic Tarot realm!Immerse yourself in a breathtaking world where ancient wisdom meets Afrofuturistic innovation with "Major Arcana Portraits: Afrofuturistic Tarot Grayscale Coloring Book." Step into a...

A rollicking no-holds barred memoir from journalist and musician Eugene S. Robinson that takes readers along through the story of his life."A weird rollicking ride" frames how author Eugene S. Robinson views his journey from a Brooklyn kid with decidedly...

Omar ibn Said (1770-1863) was a Muslim scholar from West Africa who spent more than fifty years enslaved in the North Carolina household of James Owen, brother of Governor John Owen. In 1831 Omar composed a brief autobiography, the only known narrative...

The first book on the art-world legend who installed his ephemeral sculptures on the streets of New York's East VillageCurtis Cuffie (1955-2002) was an artist from Harstville, South Carolina, who found local notoriety in the 1990s for the thrilling and...

All-Black institutions and local community groups have been at the forefront of the freedom struggle since the beginning. Lifting the Chains is a history of the Black experience in America since the Civil War, told by one of our mostdistinguished...

As a two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro-Bowler, first round draft pick, and former Jim Thorpe Award recipient, Malcolm Jenkins knows a thing or two about winning. Over the course of his thirteen-year NFL career, the now retired defensive...

A STIRRING GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION The end of slavery started in what was then San Domingo. In 1791, the enslaved people of themost prized French sugar plantation colony revolted against their masters. For over twelveyears, against a...

An exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders and his players, over the course of one electrifying, near-perfect college football season.Deion Sanders as a head coach is changing the game. Known for decades as one of the most...