Non-Fiction

A powerful, incisive reckoning with the impacts of school desegregation that traces four generations of the author's family to show how the implementation of integration decimated Black school systems and did much of the Black community a disservice On...

In the spirit of Evicted, a property law scholar uses the story of two grandfathers--one white, one black--who arrived in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century to reveal how racist policies weaken Black families, widen the racial wealth gap, and...

From the award-winning author of High on the Hog--inspiration for the "energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced" (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name--comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake, another important exploration of...

Kamala, The Motherland, and Me, a captivating memoir by Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, takes you on a journey of self-discovery and political revelation. Join him aboard Air Force Two, where he accompanies Vice President Kamala Harris on a historic voyage to...

Writing scholarly books is stressful, and academic publishing can be intimidating--especially for women, queer folks, and scholars of color. Black Feminist Writing shows scholars how to prioritize their mental health while completing a book in race and...

Discover the history, practices, and magic of Hoodoo--from veneration of ancestors to worship rituals--in this miniature illustrated guidebook, written by a longtime practitioner. Hoodoo is a rich cultural and spiritual tradition, created by enslaved...

As our nation has experienced a renewal of reckoning with the reality of slavery in our past and the continued struggle for equality and liberation in the present, many previously untold stories have come to light. But not every story. Some histories...

When your stories flow from the brackish waters of the Gulf South, where the land and water merge, your narratives cannot be contained or constrained by the Eurocentric conventions of autobiography. When your story is rooted in the histories of your West...

A compelling story of entrepreneurial determination Are you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of resilience and success, especially for those often facing daunting challenges in our society? Dana Frank's debut book, Get Up & Get On It! A Black...

"Stripping our minds of the expectations that inundate our world has never been more difficult. One quick scroll of our phones and we're consumed by other people's projections of how we should be feeling or responding. The ability to determine your truth...

A leading evolutionary historian offers a radical solution to racial health disparities in the United States. Constance B. Hilliard was living in Japan when she began experiencing joint pain. Her doctor diagnosed osteoarthritis--a common ailment for...