Book Club

When it comes to civil rights history, the focus is often on the marches, boycotts, sit-ins and other protests that took place in the South. In “Washington State Rising,” Marc…

This powerful memoir from a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist features poetry, letters, recipes, and other personal artifacts that provide an intimate look into his life…

Maya Angelou’s groundbreaking memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” is a compelling account of her tumultuous childhood and adolescence. Published in 1969, Angelou’s work has since become a…

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom nu Ilyon Woo The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, and…

From the pastor of one of America’s fastest-growing churches, this bold, inspiring manifesto will show you how to dream, plan, and ultimately achieve your great calling in life. “If you’re…

Scenes from My Life: A Memoir by Michael K. Williams  A moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back—from the late iconic…

We could not decide on just ONE.  So we picked SIX ….. here are the first THREE.  The Third Reconstruction: America’s Struggle for Racial Justice in the Twenty-First Century by Peniel…

A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd’s life and legacy—from his family’s roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to…

Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate new novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done…

Season 15 winner of America’s Got Talent, Brandon Leake, presents his debut poetry collection.  Brandon is the first spoken word poet to compete on AGT and to receive the Golden Buzzer award in…