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Newly commissioned, intricate maps, artwork, and essays bringing the world of Wakanda to life as never seen before. Uncover the mysteries of Black Panther's Wakanda. Explore Wakanda like never before and see key locations from Black Panther comics, such...

This unparalleled resource celebrates the remarkable contributions of black men and women to the United States, beginning with the earliest slave ships to cross the Atlantic and culminating at the close of the 20th century. Witten by four...

Are you an African-American exploring the possibility of relocating to The Motherland?If you are ready to explore a life of freedom, acceptance, and new experiences but need clear guidance on how to take the next steps to leave the United States, then...

This invaluable reference work provides an account of the development of African society from 175 million years ago, through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. Colin McEvedy tracks the development of modern...

THROUGH MY EYES: A LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF LANCASTER FROM A BLACK PERSPECTIVE by Hollie Saunders offers an engaging chronicle of the author's southeastern Ohio hometown. She takes her readers on an enlightening journey that moves beyond a family history,...

The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as the Dark Continent in the sense that Africa's culture...

The Encyclopedia of Black Comics, focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers,...

The United States of America has more people behind bars than any other country in the world and every year nearly 700,000 prisoners get released back into society, the largest percentage of them being black males. "Getting Out & Staying Out" is a short,...

What Maya Angelou Says is a collection of the beloved American icon's most uplifting quotes. Maya Angelou's life is a rich and remarkable one; using her voice to overcome prejudice and difficulty, the poet and activist has inspired generations to live...

Notable Quotations from Frederick DouglassThis pocket-sized hardcover book contains dozens of quotations from abolitionist, orator, social reformer and statesman Frederick Douglass. "No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at...

Host of PBS's Finding Your Roots and famed Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses African-American immigration and ancestry in the context of the American political climate. Unlike most white Americans who can search their ancestral records,...