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James Baldwin: Iconic Figure And Social Commentary

On this day in 1924, James Baldwin was born. Novelist, playwright, poet and social critic. To be African American is to be African without any memory and American without any privilege.

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...

5 Books to Read During Black History Month

Since 1976, every February has marked the start of Black History Month. The month is celebrated throughout the United States, and it recognizes Black...

African-American Literature Essentials

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...

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