An African American bookstore that’s been an important part of Atlanta for more than three decades is closing.

While America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, Roanoke is remembering Virginia Lee, a librarian whose protection of Black literature helped sustain Roanoke’s community through segregation and ...

A memoir from one of the most successful “momagers,” the inspiring story of one of the most influential civil rights leaders ...

The news cycle is increasingly intense, and most of us can barely keep up these days. A huge part of what is dominating our news content, from television screens to phones, is politics. One day we’re ...

“The basic problem facing Black people is their powerlessness,” he once said.

A new biography of Audley Moore shows how pivotal the overlooked activist’s work was to 20th-century Black-liberation efforts ...

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

Local fiction needs a lot more love than it gets, and Kopano Matlwa is one of our most talented writers. Kopano does not take the easy way out, though. Her novels are hard-hitting and often shocking, ...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

LaNier dedicated this book to her two grandchildren, and said she wanted children to understand the history of the Little ...

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.

In addition to books, these independent retailers carry puzzles, stationery, clothing, and stickers ideal for stocking ...