New Black History And Memoirs To Read This Fall
Discover powerful new Black history and memoir titles exploring resilience, legacy, culture, and lives that shaped America past and present.
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Bitter Kalli’s Mounted: Where Blackness And Horsemanship Meet
Bitter Kalli’s Mounted explores the ties between horses, Black history, identity, and liberation in a powerful 192-page narrative.
Lead Boldly: Robert F. Smith On Dr. King’s Leadership Principles
In “Lead Boldly,” Robert F. Smith draws on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles to offer leadership lessons for today’s changemakers.
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea: Khadijah Queen’s Memoir Of Navy Life And Resilience
Khadijah Queen’s memoir chronicles her journey from family struggles to Navy service, resilience, and survival.
Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses – A Powerful WWII History
“Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses” offers survivor stories and deep insights into the 1945 atomic bombing, revealing its lasting impact.
More Than A Paycheck: A Review Of Minda Harts’ Talk To Me Nice
In "Talk to Me Nice", Minda Harts shares seven trust languages to build stronger, more inclusive workplaces and boost employee retention.
Facing Death, Embracing Life: A Review Of Briefly Perfectly Human By Alua Arthur
A powerful memoir by death doula Alua Arthur, Briefly Perfectly Human explores how embracing death can teach us to fully live.
“Joy Goddess”: A Daughter’s Story, A Legacy Continued
A compelling biography of A’Lelia Walker, daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, that explores legacy, love, and life during the Harlem Renaissance.
New Memoirs By Black Authors You’ll Love
Powerful memoirs by Black authors—from music and politics to publishing and science. Inspiring summer reads full of insight and perspective.
Jonathan Capehart’s “Yet Here I Am”: A Memoir Of Family, Identity, And Media Success
Jonathan Capehart’s “Yet Here I Am” explores family, identity, and his journey from a challenging childhood to Pulitzer-winning media success.
Bitter Kalli’s Mounted: Where Blackness And Horsemanship Meet
Bitter Kalli’s Mounted explores the ties between horses, Black history, identity, and liberation in a powerful 192-page narrative.
Lead Boldly: Robert F. Smith On Dr. King’s Leadership Principles
In “Lead Boldly,” Robert F. Smith draws on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles to offer leadership lessons for today’s changemakers.
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea: Khadijah Queen’s Memoir Of Navy Life And Resilience
Khadijah Queen’s memoir chronicles her journey from family struggles to Navy service, resilience, and survival.
Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses – A Powerful WWII History
“Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses” offers survivor stories and deep insights into the 1945 atomic bombing, revealing its lasting impact.
More Than A Paycheck: A Review Of Minda Harts’ Talk To Me Nice
In "Talk to Me Nice", Minda Harts shares seven trust languages to build stronger, more inclusive workplaces and boost employee retention.
Facing Death, Embracing Life: A Review Of Briefly Perfectly Human By Alua Arthur
A powerful memoir by death doula Alua Arthur, Briefly Perfectly Human explores how embracing death can teach us to fully live.
“Joy Goddess”: A Daughter’s Story, A Legacy Continued
A compelling biography of A’Lelia Walker, daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, that explores legacy, love, and life during the Harlem Renaissance.
New Memoirs By Black Authors You’ll Love
Powerful memoirs by Black authors—from music and politics to publishing and science. Inspiring summer reads full of insight and perspective.
Jonathan Capehart’s “Yet Here I Am”: A Memoir Of Family, Identity, And Media Success
Jonathan Capehart’s “Yet Here I Am” explores family, identity, and his journey from a challenging childhood to Pulitzer-winning media success.