Head down. Keep it covered.
Make yourself as small as possible and don’t say a word. Don’t even sneeze, but when the time is right, be ready to jump and run. Run, zig-zag, crouched and quiet, and don’t stop. As in “Daily Life Along the Underground Railroad” by Cassandra Newby-Alexander,...
Summer is done, school’s back in session, fall is here, and it’s time to get serious. And guess what? You can still do that, and enjoy reading these great history books…
First off, think about your ancestors and all they did. Now read, “The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries...
Who says you have to fade away after 40? Ola Jackson is here to tell you: Absolutely not.
She’s the founder of Your Stylish Ways, a bold lifestyle brand that speaks directly—and unapologetically—to Black women over 40 who are aging on their terms. Forget slowing down. These women are leveling up....
Brenda Tate’s personal journal is a painfully honest account of the struggles she faced as a child and young woman, enduring rape, molestations, and abuse-traumas that led her on a path of self-destruction until she was able to face her demons head-on. She served forty years in Pittsburgh as...
The One Percent has everything you do not. A fancy house in a posh place. Designer clothing, fast cars. Friends in high places who know how to get things done. And money, they have lots of that. The One Percent has it all and more—and as you'll see in...
Your parents and your teachers try to tell you about the past.
You like the stories they share, the things your grandparents did, and the important celebrities that lived long ago. It's history, and it's fun to know, so why not reach for these Black History Month books for kids...
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) --A witty, but insightful look at the modern woman and how she thinks, which thankfully can be read in less than an hour. After reading, if it doesn't turn your entire world upside down in the best way possible, it will at the very least spark a...
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After surviving an abusive relationship that almost took her life, she became passionately committed to ending violence in the lives of women and girls. To that end, her vision is to bring awareness and education about violence against women and girls to as many people as...
Your crystal ball is broken.
There's no seer on your payroll, no Tarot mat in the breakroom, and nobody's consulting the stars on your behalf. Sometimes though, it would be nice to have one of those available so you could see into the future. Who knew prognostication would be as easy as...
Please and Thank You.
Those were The Magic Words you learned at your mother’s knee, the ones that opened doors and gained favors. That was also when you learned something important, as you’ll see in “My Own Words” by Ruth Bader Ginsburg (with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams): letters, when properly collected,...
Catherine is sweet, caring, adventurous, vivacious, smart and fun. As the baby of the family, she made her first attempt to outshine her big sister by auditioning for the lead in her school's play.
Catherine is heartbroken whenever she discovers that she didn't get the part. Like many girls, she...
Master Business and Sales Coach Wendy Y. Bailey released her latest title, I Charge for That, on July 10. This business and life-changing book aims to equip entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches and consultants with the mindset shift needed to have sales conversations with confidence.
According to a recent survey, almost...
Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) -- A first anniversary, plans for a surprise romantic Hawaii vacation - and a spouse who left you for someone else. Now imagine your ex wants you back 27 years later and is willing to pull out all the stops to rekindle your love.
Social media has...
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- If you have ever struggled to find childrens books with Black representation, look no further! You can now find them in one place thanks to author and serial entrepreneur Veronica N. Chapman.
BlackBabyBooks.com is a website that makes it easier to discover and purchase childrens books...
