She Saved Every Note She Ever Wrote. Her Son Turned Them Into a Book After Her Death.
After his mother's death, Blair Underwood sifted through piles of her notebooks and notes. What he found became "A Soldier's Wife."
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Black Soldiers’ Double Battle Against Racism And the Jungle In Vietnam
Wil Haygood’s "The War Within a War" uncovers the raw reality of Black soldiers fighting the Vietnam War—and systemic racism.
Arsenio Hall Breaks His Silence on the End of His Iconic Talk Show and Life After the Spotlight
Arsenio Hall’s new memoir "Arsenio" is a star-studded, authentic look at his life from magic-obsessed kid to late-night icon.
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."
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.
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.
Gary Tyler Threads Racism, Resilience And Redemption Into One Powerful Memoir
Gary Tyler recounts his wrongful conviction and 41 years in Angola Prison, exposing racism, resilience, and hope in Stitching Freedom.
Arshay Cooper’s New Book Shows How Trauma Becomes Transcendence
Arshay Cooper’s Let Me Be Real With You shares honest lessons on overcoming trauma, building resilience, and reaching your full potential.
Black Soldiers’ Double Battle Against Racism And the Jungle In Vietnam
Wil Haygood’s "The War Within a War" uncovers the raw reality of Black soldiers fighting the Vietnam War—and systemic racism.
Arsenio Hall Breaks His Silence on the End of His Iconic Talk Show and Life After the Spotlight
Arsenio Hall’s new memoir "Arsenio" is a star-studded, authentic look at his life from magic-obsessed kid to late-night icon.
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."
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.
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.
Gary Tyler Threads Racism, Resilience And Redemption Into One Powerful Memoir
Gary Tyler recounts his wrongful conviction and 41 years in Angola Prison, exposing racism, resilience, and hope in Stitching Freedom.
Arshay Cooper’s New Book Shows How Trauma Becomes Transcendence
Arshay Cooper’s Let Me Be Real With You shares honest lessons on overcoming trauma, building resilience, and reaching your full potential.