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Black Authors’ Best Books to Read This Fall
As we inch toward the end of summer and head into the fall season, the feeling of getting cozy with a good book has never been stronger. From self-help guides to YA fantasy novels and mouthwatering cookbooks, we have rounded up the upcoming releases that you will definitely want to add to your TBR list for fall 2026.
Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read in April 2026
Spring 2026 brings an incredible lineup of new literature. From Blair Underwood's touching tribute to his mother to Aiko Bethea's leadership guide, explore the top book releases by Black authors this April.
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High Kicks, Higher Stakes.
Jennifer Jones made history as the first Black Rockette, but her road was blocked by barriers. In her new memoir, 'Becoming Spectacular,' she reveals the racism, the "unwritten rules," and the resilience it took to stay on the line and battle Stage 3 cancer.
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Black & BIPOC Summer Reads
This summer's hottest literary drops center Black and BIPOC voices—across thrillers, fantasy, and powerful fiction that’s already making waves. Curate your summer reading list with compelling BIPOC authors.
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Black Authors’ Banned Books: Honoring Black History Throughout the Year
Book banning has increased across the country in recent years, according to data from two organizations dedicated to advocacy against censorship, but the practice...
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KJ Biermann Indicted on Seven Counts Following Arrest
Kroy "KJ" Biermann, the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, is facing additional serious charges after a grand jury returned an indictment in his case. According to the September 3 indictment, KJ is charged with aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.
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Wheel of Fortune Host Jim Thornton Denies Child Porn Allegations
New details are emerging about an in-flight incident that led to Wheel of Fortune host Jim Thornton being questioned by authorities and later suspended from the game show. A passenger became concerned after seeing messages on his laptop that she believed came from a chatroom involving inappropriate discussions about minors.
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Black Maternal Health: Planned Parenthood CEO
The majority of Black women live in states with abortion bans, and abortion bans have made pregnancy more dangerous. Defunding Planned Parenthood has impacted health centers across the country, even in blue states, meaning defunding things like STI tests and access to contraception and cancer screenings. Access to safe and reliable reproductive healthcare is particularly important to Black women, who have a maternal mortality rate three times higher than other groups.
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Carla Jeffery’s Family Addresses Death Drug Rumors
Carla Jeffery's family is denying reports that drugs played a role in the Disney Channel star's death, pushing back against online rumors as questions remain about what happened.
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TIFF 2026: Must-Watch Movies – The Root
Black Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival with highly anticipated films including the action-drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother starring Mahershala Ali and the complex family saga The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. Other standout features include Misty Green directed by Chris Rock, Prima Facie with Cynthia Erivo, and Clarissa set in modern-day Nigeria. The festival also showcases Love of Your Life featuring Aaron Pierre and documentaries celebrating cultural legacies and personal journeys of resilience.