James Baldwin (1924-1987) wasn’t just a famous African-American author. He was also a prominent figure in the civil rights movement who used his platform to advocate for racial equality and justice.

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes ...

Read Maya Angelou's biography to learn about one of literature's most famous Black writers. (Amazon ) If you didn’t read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in high school, grab a copy now.

After having a steady stream of clients, Polland formally registered Love for Words as an LLC. She realized that her target audience was other Black authors.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic I Have a Dream speech, HarperOne Group will release a special edition of the famous words he delivered on the steps of ...

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes ...

Writers like Phillis Wheatley, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Zora Neale Hurston, and Toni Morrison played significant roles in shaping Black feminism’s foundation.

Love is an experience, a full-body experience, a care practice. It is often hard to put into words, but the new anthology “Black Love Letters,” provides a great model for how to truly express ...

The world lost a powerful literary voice earlier this month, when Nobel laureate Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88. In honor of her memory, Bustle reached out to learn what Toni Morrison ...

Listing the most famous African-American female authors and excluding Toni Morrison (1931-2019) is impossible. She is one of the most celebrated voices in literature. Morrison is best known for ...

September 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read. A New Zadie Smith novel, a picture book from Amanda Gorman and a book of Black AF history are on our list of September must reads. By.