Book Reviews

Jordan Peele Presents ‘Out There Screaming: An Anthology Of New Black Horror’

Jordan Peele has proved he is a horror genius by making us face personal traumas…

Kerry Washington Searches For and Finds Herself in New Memoir ‘Thicker Than Water’

Actress Kerry Washington opens up like never before in her memoir, Thicker Than Water, where…

‘Mama’s Sleeping Scarf’: by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is a Picture of Black Family Life

Representation matters, and Black children deserve to see positive representations of themselves, their identities, and…

Review: ‘Self-Care for Black Women’ is about Black Women Putting Themselves First

Dear Black women, We deserve peace, solace, and the ability to love ourselves despite society’s…

‘More Perfect’ by Temi Oh: A Nail-Biting Cautionary Tale

Reading Temi Oh’s More Perfect was a distinct kind of scary. When I finished the…

Review: ‘Promise,’ a Story of Love, Dignity, and Survival

The first time I heard Rachel Eliza Griffiths recite poetry, it gave me a sense…

Review: ‘Crowned’ Reimagined Fairytales Celebrating Black Children

Husband and wife photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt created a stunning love letter to Black…

Review: ‘When Crack Was King,’ a History of a Misunderstood Era

There are reasons why teachers usually provide their students with firsthand accounts when teaching historical…

Book Review: ‘Temple Folk’ Portrays the Lived Experiences of Black Muslims’ Faith, Family, and Freedom

Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal surprised me. I have never seen a book of stories…

Book Review: ‘The Cherokee Rose’, a History Lesson through Gardens and Ghosts

Cherokee Rose is the name of a restored plantation in North Georgia with mesmerizing gardens…