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Black History Month

50 Years of Innovative Books by African American Authors

From the beautiful poetry of Maya Angelou to the rhetorical props of Colson Whitehead, here is a list of totally innovative African-American books that have captivated our imaginations and inspired change in the last 50 years!

Have Books, Will Travel: Through African-American History

In this edition of Have Books, Will Travel, we present books that capture that history; depicting what it means to endure the trial and triumph, pain and promise, heartache and hope that is commonly found in the stoic African-American experience.

The Revolution Will Be Written: A New Class of Contemporary African-American Authors

From medicine to the arts and all areas in between, African Americans have contributed to the distinct fabric of the United States of America. The culture’s significance has been nationally celebrated during the month of February since its inception in 1970, however, its impact on literature alone could easily span a complete calendar year.