SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – African American writers in the 19th Century wrote of love, loss, and the Black experience. Les Editions Tintamarre is a heritage language press at Centenary College of ...

Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment; this is especially true within the African-American community, where books created for us and by us have a history of being ...

When one thinks of 19th-century America, slavery and the Civil War come to mind. American slavery, as we know, was a heinous, painful institution characterized by terrifying acts of violence. Whether ...

American literature has shaped not just the cultural landscape of the United States, but also influenced readers and writers across the globe for generations. These novels capture moments in history, ...

This event aligned with the 33rd annual National African American Read-In. The Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English established the read-in in 1990 to highlight African American ...

From bestsellers to cultural classics, Larry Miles has stocked the shelves inside his bookstore full of history. "I feel there's a need for our people to know who they are," Miles said. In 1991, the U ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Celebrate Black History Month reading these NAACP-nominated books, ...

The 31 st annual African American Children’s Book Fair will be held in person on Saturday, February 11 th, from 1PM to 4PM at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 12 th & Arch Streets. Free admission ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Library System celebrated Black History Month in a special event on Sunday. Guests learned about African American literature in poetry, story and song at the African ...