Books & Poetry

New Book Explores The Family That Shaped Black Panther Party Co-Founder Huey P. Newton

Author and retired judge Lise Pearlman draws on archival research and interviews with Newton’s relatives to examine the personal roots of his politics, activism and complicated legacy.

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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."

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.