Putting Black women through the wringer has been the business plan of Tyler Perry for 20 years, and there are no signs of stopping.

Black male authors have long held a mirror to society, documenting our struggles, joys, trauma, love and triumphs.

The stage became a sanctuary for truth-telling and storytelling during the “Songs in the Key of Life: Navigating Identity and Dreams in Modern Fiction” panel at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in ...

Of the 40 members, or "immortals," as they call themselves, Gonçalves will be the sixth woman to join the academy.

Ana Maria Gonçalves, one of Brazil's most celebrated contemporary authors, made history as the first Black woman in their ...

Explore five spaces to write your story and let your voice be heard. From a quiet home corner to a mountain hideaway, find your haven.

Black women's beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance and empowerment ...

I thought I was going to a book conference, but what I got was a crash course in all the ways that Black romance novels are transforming the lives and minds of readers.

In honor of Pride Month 2025, we've some of our favorite books by Black LGBTQ+ authors ...

The library’s collection has grown to more than 5,000 books, written by Black women and Black nonbinary authors, often featuring books that are being banned across the country.

Discover 13 influential books by Black women authors that explore identity, resilience, and justice through powerful storytelling ...