Non-Fiction

From the publication of his first book in 1926, Langston Hughes was America's acknowledged poet of color, the first to commemorate the experience--and suffering--of African-Americans in a voice that no reader, black or white, could fail to hear. In this,...

In "Your Best Life Now," television outreach pastor Joel Osteen encourages people to discover their innate strengths and abilities on the road to success. "In seven parts, [Osteen] details how readers should enlarge their vision, develop self-esteem,...

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,"...

Author Steven Sample shares his inspiring true story of growing up in the 'hood at 1057 West 14th Street in Chicago, Illinois. After the shocking death of his father, Sample's mother, Rosalie, struggles to raise six children on her own, working two jobs...

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.

Author Marina Murray pens her first book of poems. Readers will enjoy her honest exploration of a life seeking the God she wants to know personally. Marina's intention in writing this book is to encourage her readers in their walk with God. Life brings...

Being successful is no laughing matter . . . unless the road there is littered with flops, fool's errands, fizzles, and straight-up failures. Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) is a viral stand-up star, an NAACP Image Award-winning comedian, the founder...

The true story of Andrew Heidelberg, who against incredible barriers, became the first African-American to play previously "white" high school football in the South. The story, as told by Andrew to Robert D. Gaines, covers his childhood in the racist...

The personal words, thoughts, and feelings in this book bring out the author's vulnerability and offer a safe space for you to feel your deepest emotions. A book that honestly touches on important topics like love, womanhood, heartbreak, friendship, and...

Many people say music is their escape. Well, poetry is my escape. It was my way to escape from the cage I was in at seventeen. Most seventeen-year-olds are chasingfemales or preparing for the big game. I was preparing for prison. I am not suggesting this...

"Instinct, Identity, and the Space Between" is a lyrical journey through life's messiest, most poignant moments. This collection of poems and narratives explores the delicate balance between who we are, what we feel, and the choices we make. With sharp...

"Instinct, Identity, and the Space Between" is a lyrical journey through life's messiest, most poignant moments. This collection of poems and narratives explores the delicate balance between who we are, what we feel, and the choices we make. With sharp...