"Roots" by Alex Haley, a globally-renowned book about Black history and an official TN state book, has been banned in Knox ...

The partnership with the African American Literature Book Club brings real sales data and editorial power together to celebrate Black ...

The Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center in Redwood City showcases founder Carolyn Hoskins' extensive ...

Troy Johnson has been fighting for Black books since before most people knew what a website was. In 1997, the Harlem-raised entrepreneur sat down to teach himself e-commerce and ended up building ...

The dancer and choreographer was a virtuoso performer in his own right—and a valued mentor to others.

After Knox County Schools banned the globally renowned book "Roots" by Alex Haley, the late author's family is speaking out.

A sculpture of Haley stands in Morningside Park. He donated his personal papers, including drafts of "Roots," to the ...

The writer Rashidah Ismaili honors a storied literary tradition by hosting Salon d’Afrique, a creative gathering for ...

Everyone committed to democracy, intellectual freedom, and the rule of law should be alarmed at what is happening—and ...

The landmark 1976 novel joins dozens of books by Black authors facing increased scrutiny and removal in schools nationwide. A ...

Maureen Footer’s new biography, “Feel the Floor,” shows how a little-known Black choreographer taught white stars all the ...