Books
A new book now claims that prematurely celebrating his Beats By Dre x Apple deal cost hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre way more than we expected, including a $200 million cut that directly affected the billionaire status at the focus of his viral 2014 video with Tyrese.
'Always with You, Always with Me' is a new children's novel by Kelly Rowland, which the Destiny's Child star is hoping will make things easier for those who can relate to the anxiety of leaving children when heading out to work.
The presence and energy of several Black authors stood out in the pictures and clips from the weekend's festivities.
Activist Colin Kaepernick has released a children’s book that empowers youth to build a strong sense of self-pride and self-awareness.
Author Zadie Smith is this year’s winner of the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, an honor previously given to Toni Morrison, Stephen Sondheim and Margaret Atwood among others.
Reading is fundamental, and "Abbott Elementary" is working the popular children's publisher to do its part.
Alicia Keys has released a novel about a Brooklyn-bred Black girl superhero.
Emeline King, Ford Motor Company’s first Black woman car designer, has penned an autobiography about her barrier-breaking journey.
There is a massive book ban in public libraries across the US. The conversation regarding critical race theory began in 2020, concerning what students should learn in the classroom. Now, several states are completely cutting funding for books written by authors in specific communities. Read more inside.
'Why?: A Conversation About Race' by actor Taye Diggs with illustrations by Shane W. Evans is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for change.
LeVar Burton is speaking out about the cultural impact of the 'Roots' miniseries, based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It aired on ABC across eight consecutive nights, beginning on Jan. 23, 1977.
A new children’s book will capture Ruby Bridges’ story; illustrating her bravery and resilience.
