James Houk's field work in Trinidad and subsequent involvement in the Orisha religion allows him a uniquely intimate perspective on a complex and eclectic religion. Originating in Nigeria, Orisha combines elements of African religions (notably Yoruba), Catholicism, Hinduism, Protestantism Spiritual...

Focusing on everyday rituals, the essays in this volume look at spheres of social action and the places throughout the Atlantic world where African–descended communities have expressed their values, ideas, beliefs, and spirituality in material terms. The contributors trace the...

Ranging from chattel slavery, through the New Deal to the Covid pandemic, a groundbreaking work that investigates how pivotal decisions have established and perpetuated discriminatory practices, even as the rise of disinformation and other modern advertising techniques have plunged democracy into an...

A social activist, journalist, public theologian, and international speaker who has become a powerful and brilliant voice of her generation offers a bold path to liberation and healing for people of African descent struggling in the shadows of the American...

From the winner of The President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, a spiritual guide to restoring yourself from racial trauma and committing to the long work of dismantling racism. In her work as Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for...

Pay De Devil is a collection of essays on African cultural survivals in the Caribbean.

The Myth of a Black Queen: A Discourse on the Racial Identity of Queen Charlotte is an essay which explores the debate over the racial identity of Queen Charlotte.

This short book is a collection of two essays which explore the impact of Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of the New World.

A collection of essays on the topic of Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement.

A collection of essays on some of the prominent queens and queen mothers in Africa's history.

A collection of essays which explore the topic of religion within the struggle for liberation of African people.

A collection of essays which explore the topic of religion within the struggle for liberation of African people.

A collection of essays addressing the debate over the racial identity of the ancient Egyptians.

John Henrik Clarke was a prolific Pan-African scholar who committed his life to the upliftment and unification of African people. This volume contains essays on John Henrik Clarke and the Pan-African movement of which he was a part of.

This collection explores a wide range of topics relating to the global Pan-African struggle including Malcolm X's Pan-African vision, Walter Rodney's application of Marxism to the Pan-African liberation struggle, and other topics. The essays in this collection draw mainly from...

An essay which explores the connection between the system of capitalism and racism.

A collection of essays on the importance of developing an African-centered approach to psychology.

Don’t miss this “fresh and conversational” (TIME Magazine), “potent and provocative” (The San Francisco Chronicle), #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America.This is NOT a history book.This is a book about the here and now.A book to help us better understand why...

The New York Times bestseller, now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists. A groundbreaking call to action that examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together.The...

This inspiring book for teens and young women explores what it means to listen to God’s voice, better understand the “vibes” and intuition the Spirit uses as guidance, and live a life that proclaims your heavenly truth. Filled with personal...

Centering Black voices and the narratives of enslaved people, this young adult history offers a thoroughly researched account with first-hand testimonies of how people in bondage were themselves a driving force behind their own emancipation.Features a new introduction by Robin...

★“This informative and inspiring offering should help teens assert their rights.”― Booklist, starred review When you’re born a girl, some parts of the world are kinder places to grow up in than others. Meet Kaneila, Jade, Mahnoosh, Makena and Luisa....

Celebrate Black Women Who Changed History   #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Modern History Embrace Black girl magic and learn about the historical Black women who made their impact on society as we know it. In The Book...

This inspiring graphic novel tells the story of groundbreaking psychologist and civil rights activist Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD and her research in the racial identity and development of self in Black children, the work that ultimately played a vital role in the landmark Brown...

"Egyptians viewed their ancient tales of the gods the same way people today see the histories of their nations and the world. Egypt's myths also provided people guidance in how to worship the gods, how to obey the nation's leaders,...

Celebrate Black Historical Figures Who Changed History Embrace Black girl magic and learn about the Black historical figures who made their impact on society as we know it. Female, Gifted and Black, the follow-up to The Book of Awesome Black Women, celebrates...