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Bishop George Bloomer’s Book Signing Benefits Local School…

Bishop George Bloomer’s recent Barnes & Noble book signing in Durham, North Carolina, was not your run-of-the-mill literary event. Packed…

04.24.17

Luvvie Ajayi Talks Debut Book & Dismisses ‘Microwave…

Best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi talks about her new book 'I'm Judging You,' microwave fame, and the Trump disaster.

04.09.18

Today Is NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

Observed each year on August 9, (and sometimes on the first Saturday in November) bibliophiles get to celebrate on National Book…

02.08.21

OPRAH REVEALS NEW BOOK FOR OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB

  Get ready, readers. There’s a brand new selection for Oprah’s Book Club. Oprah’s latest pick is The Underground Railroad,…

02.08.21

This Man Transformed A Bar Into A Safe…

A building that once housed a neighborhood bar is now a community center for Philadelphia’s youth. After his mother passed…

02.08.21

11 Summer Must-Reads For Young Readers

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,by Mildred D. Taylor. Taylor,…

06.01.16

22 Summer 2016 Books You Won’t Want To…

This summer, in addition to the obvious 2016 warm-weather pastime of drinking watermelon water while listening to “Lemonade,” we’re looking…

05.16.16

Alabama Attorney Hopes To Ignite A Love For…

The barbershop, as seen in films like Barbershop: The Next Cutwhich hits theaters April 15, will always be a place…

06.19.19

Barbershops Place Books In Boys’ Hands

Stepping into Levels Barbershop in Harlem, New York, visitors hear the sounds of buzzing clippers filling the room, a basketball…

03.04.16

NBCBLK: Sixteen Must Reads By Black Authors For…

With the new year in full swing, it is time to get serious about resolutions. If your New Year’s goal…

02.08.21

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (A Poem)

Today’s a day to celebrate The work of someone gone but great. Come on now, don’t be obtuse, Let’s all…

03.02.16

#BlackWomenRead: 17 Books By Black Women You Need…

Epic sagas, magical tales, historical novels, and multi-generational stories of love, loss, and family abound in this spring’s crop of…

02.08.21

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Author Harper Lee Dead…

Nelle Harper Lee, who won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1961 for her book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” has…

02.19.16

Marley Dias, To Be Honored On International Pretty…

11-year-old activist, Marley Dias, will be honored with the “Dream Big Award” on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the fifth annual…

02.16.16

‘London Art Chase’ And ‘A Dolphin Wish’ Marks…

Award-winning contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Natalie Grant has been in the spotlight for almost 17 years, and with numerous awards, hit…

02.01.16

Priscilla Shirer Introduces New Children’s Series ‘The Prince…

If you’ve been praying for a faith-based book series your children will actually like, this just may be your answer…

01.28.16

Christianity Today Announces 2016 Book Award Picks

  Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. Friends who know my book-besotted…

12.18.15

New Jersey Teen Essynce Moore Opens Spa &…

Young entrepreneur Essynce Moore began her career at just 6 years old. As a teenager, she is currently the owner…

02.08.21

DISCUSSION: NYC Barbers Join Together To Get Black…

A local teacher is partnering with barbers in a unique venture to get young boys in his New York City…

07.17.15

Tina Campbell and Kimberla Lawson Roby Top June…

Bestselling authors, Tina Campbell (I Need A Day to Pray — Nonfiction) and Kimberla Lawson Roby (The Ultimate Betrayal —…

06.02.15

A Little Positivity: 7-Year-Old To Publish Inspiring Comic…

One young lady has inspired girls to love themselves and their hair with her award-winning comic book, BuzzFeed reports. Troubled by her…

04.23.15

New Book, “Michelle Obama: A Life,” Details The…

On Monday, journalist and author Peter Slevin joined Roland Martin on the set of NewsOne Now to talk about his…

04.11.18

High Achievers: 6 Black Celebrities Who Finished At…

  Michelle Obama Class of 1981 Where: Whitney Young High School This shouldn’t come as a surprise to many people,…

02.08.21

NewsOne Minute: Barbershop Promotes Literacy by Giving Young…

Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the…

07.17.14

LOCAL NEWS: East Cleveland Reading Program Gets Much…

  The kids at Freedom Schools in East Cleveland are learning a valuable lesson, one that’s not in the pages…

02.08.21

Author Terry McMillan Leaves Longtime Publisher

  Terry McMillan is ending a long-term relationship — with her publisher. The author of such best-sellers as Waiting to Exhale andDisappearing Acts has…

02.08.21
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