Books

The Bleecker Street residence of legendary playwright Lorraine Hansberry has been officially nominated to the New York State Register of Historic Places.

A new book claims former President Barack Obama used no uncertain terms in private when referring to Donald Trump.

A handful of Florida students may never get to read Jewell Parker Rhodes' powerful novel 'Ghost Boys' after two fifth grade classrooms had the book removed from the curriculum following a complaint by the Fraternal Order of Police in Broward County. 

Cole the hooper.

Thedeath of rapper DMX has left fans flocking to Twitter to reminisce over the hip-hip icons greatest moments, including the speech he recited to Aaliyah.

Entering her 15th year anniversary of her debut novel, Secret Society, Coleman inked a deal with Amazon Prime Video to release her self-made film based on the book starring newcomers Reyna Love and Erica Pinkett, plus fan favs Vivica A. Fox and Jeremy Meeks!

Prairie View A&M University launched a writing program inspired by literary giant Toni Morrison’s legacy.

Part explainer, part guidebook, Mariame Kaba’s latest book, "We Do This ‘Till We Free Us," offers readers an exploration through the real possibility of abolishing the prison industrial complex.

Black mom and psychologist celebrates natural hair and black mother-daughter bonds with her new book, "Hair Day."

More than a memoir, Dr. Richardson’s new book, "Witness to Grace: A Testimony of Favor," is a roadmap to navigating a society not meant for Black people.

Best selling author of “All Boys Aren’t Blue” George M. Johnson and “Pose” star Dyllón Burnside stopped by the Lemonade stand with Leah Henry to talk about the Dramatic reading of “All Boys Aren’t Blue.” This virtual event starring Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), Bernard David Jones (“The Mayor”) and Thomas Hobson (“Sherman’s Showcase”) will be a […]

Cicely Tyson, Hollywood Icon Dies At 96   Cicely Tyson was an American actress and fashion model with a career spanning more than seven decades. She was the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards, four Black Reel Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, one Tony Award, an honorary Academy Award and a Peabody Award. In […]