General Education

Writings on black men's cultural production and black masculinity by one of today's leading historians of modern and contemporary art. Collecting twenty years of incisive essays, articles, and interviews--including four published here for the first...

The history and meaning of one of the most controversial words in American EnglishFew words in English are as charged as "nigga" and "n*gger." While the slur "n*gger" is universally recognized as offensive, fierce debates continue over the use of...

Discover the story of the first woman to direct a major public library system in the United States and the first African American president of the American Library Association. Jones's appointment to Director of the Detroit Public Library in 1970...

Racism is America's number one problem. We can no longer be in denial. America could learn from South Africa and Germany. Why do some Black youth associate being smart with acting white? Why are so many Blacks killed by the police? This book gives Black...

How to Raise Black Kids in a Racist World#1 New Release in Teacher Resources and Student LifeRaising Confident Black Kids includes everything Black and multi-racial families need to know to raise empowered, confident children. From the realities of...

This essential guide to building and using an inclusive classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 4-5. Discover how to audit classroom collections, incorporate virtual resources, approach tough topics, and...

This standout creative nonfiction debut explores the lives and histories of plants considered nonnative or invasive as metaphors for the Black experience in America. In Tending the Vines, Ashia S. Ajani illuminates how eight unique plants tell the story...

Why does our past pain continue to affect our present?Though many of us can point to patterns of brokenness in our lives, we don't know why they're there. No matter how hard we work, we can't seem to outrun the very things that break our hearts. That's...

In the remarkable book "Bringing the Light into a New Day," the author delves into the profound principles and intricate components of African-centered rites of passage. However, it is important to note that this is not a mere "how to" manual; rather, it...

Practical Topics in Correctional Education Vol I is a guide and workbook for correctional educators. Coach Smedley has been on the correctional education road for many years. In Practical Topics in Correctional Education Vol I, Coach Smedley provides...

The essential primer on colorism, and how each of us has a role in dismantling skin tone bias. Racism is easy to spot these days; we know its script, its favorite media tropes, its legislative tactics, and how it makes us feel. But there is another...

Racism harms our students. Help your school do better.Inclusive, affirming, and high achieving-these are all fundamental aspirations for schools that strive to create an environment where students thrive. Yet racism continues to impact these ideals and...