Non-Fiction

Introduced by Maya Angelou, the inspiring sermon-poems of James Weldon Johnson James Weldon Johnson was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, and one of the most revered African Americans of all time, whose life demonstrated the full spectrum of...

The definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter.   Ruth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen--from the '80s streetwear of Do the...

In theory, someone like me was never supposed to get the opportunity to be in my position.   I spent the early years of my life sleeping on floors and couches, running the streets as my mother dealt with the challenges of a drug addiction. Now I...

Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week with 80 easy, accessible recipes This is West African food for every kitchen, a generous, warm welcome to its delicious, irresistible culinary mainstays and rhythms. If you already cook...

For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules - in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches - and most of the messages we receive tell us that...

The author of Expect To Win and Strategize To Win steps out with dynamic strategies for leaders of today and tomorrow. Work has undergone a sea change, introducing a new matrix of concerns and questions for leaders and potential leaders. What does it...

In this sequel to Cultivating Genius, Gholdy Muhammad adds a fifth pursuit--joy--to her groundbreaking framework. Dr. Muhammad shows how joy, which is rooted in the cultural and historical realities of Black students, can enhance our efforts to cultivate...

Instant New York Times Bestseller   MSNBC legal commentator Elie Mystal thinks that Republicans are wrong about the law almost all of the time. Now, instead of talking about this on cable news, Mystal explains why in his first book.   "After...

The ultimate skincare guide for Black women Dija Ayodele takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skintype to the dos and don'ts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for...

A fresh approach to healing crystals--complete with advice for selecting, preparing, and using crystals for the ultimate meditative and energetic healing. If you're feeling worn out, uninspired, or unmotivated, you can change your energy with a bit of...

'this book is filled with recipes that look so very, very good to eat.' NIGELLA LAWSON 'it's refreshing that Rachel Ama is, in many ways, just herself' RUBY TANDOH OBSERVER RISING STAR OF FOOD, 2019 Find brilliant plant-based dishes that make cooking and...

A new memoir and collection of love poems by New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist winner Kwame Alexander.   In a powerfully intimate and non-traditional (or "new-fashioned") memoir, Kwame Alexander shares snapshots of a man...

Take charge of your family's food security by learning how to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs--and right along with them, you'll nurture your own inner strength, too. Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. Without access to...

Within these visionary pages, meditation and dharma teacher Spring Washam meets the spirit of one of America's greatest ancestors, Harriet Tubman. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call...