The Hidden History of the Black Comedians Who Rewrote American Humor
They didn't just tell jokes; they acted as America’s conscience. Discover the grit, the glory, and the hilarious rebellion behind Geoff Bennett’s "Black Out Loud."
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Captured By Nazis, A Queer Black Scholar Who Refused To Abandon His Love
Discover the life of Reed Peggram, a Black Harvard scholar who remained in Europe during WWII for the man he loved.
‘I Opened My Father’s Old Boxes and Found a Lost World’
When Dorothy Roberts opened her late father’s boxes, she found more than just paper—she found a 1937 obsession with interracial marriage that mirrored her own family's history.
4 Untold Stories For Women’s History Month 2026
Tired of the same history books? Discover the hidden legacies of Motown’s first female producer, the soldier who preceded Rosa Parks, and the botany of Black history.
5 Must-Read Black History Books That Go Deeper Than the Headlines
Whether it’s Jackie Robinson’s Cold War legacy or the fight to end slavery, these gripping titles belong on your bookshelf today.
Why the White House Ignored the First Black History Month Request
It took until 1986 for a President to officially recognize Black History Month. Dive into the forgotten origins of the celebration.
She Thought She Was an Ordinary Tween. Then an Ancient Royal Curse Found Her.
A girl discovers she is a real-life princess with a hidden past and an ancient curse in Destiny of the Diamond Princess.
10 Best Books Of 2025: The Ultimate Year-End Reading List
Our Best of 2025 roundup features ten must-read fiction and nonfiction books to inspire, challenge, and entertain in the new year.