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Book Review: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half is a novel built on quiet tensions—between sisters and strangers, visibility and disappearance, inheritance and choice. Set against the pressurized backdrop of mid-20th-century America, it is not simply a story about passing for white, but about what passing demands: what must be abandoned, muted, or erased in order to survive within rigid systems of race and belonging.
A Soft Archive of Black Love on Screen: For Valentine’s Day
Explore the beauty and depth of Black romance films. This curated archive highlights films that celebrate tenderness, resilience, and modern love in the Black community.
In Discourse with Music: The Cultural Impact of Chance the Rapper's "Star Line"
An in-depth analysis of Chance the Rapper's "Star Line," exploring its ties to Marcus Garvey, African-American history, and the power of communal healing through music.
February 2026: New Books by Black Authors for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with new books from Black authors in February 2026, featuring Tayari Jones' Kin, new poetry, and essential historical fiction.
The Ultimate Guide to Black Literature and Authors
Your definitive resource for Black literature. Explore essential authors, historical movements, and contemporary writers from the African diaspora.
The Illusion of the Great Replacement Theory
Explore UNESCO’s masterclass on racism, discrimination, and the Great Replacement Theory with Ibram X. Kendi and global experts.
Book Review: La place de la parole noire by Djamila Ribeiro
Dans La place de la parole noire, Djamila Ribeiro explore avec lucidité la voix, le silence et les mécanismes de pouvoir. Ce texte essentiel invite à réfléchir sur qui est entendu, qui est réduit au silence et sur la nécessité d’écouter autrement.
January 2026: The Best New Black Literature Releases
Discover the best Black authors releasing books in January 2026, including Namwali Serpell's On Morrison, new historical fiction, and must-read romance debuts.
Three takeaways from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Interview in Paris
On November 6th, 2025, Ta-Nehisi Coates spoke at MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris, sharing insights from his latest book The Message. His discussion explored the weight of storytelling, the sacrifices of African-American ancestors, and the global impact of history and culture. Kyle Norville’s coverage captures these moments, offering readers a thoughtful guide to Coates’ profound insights.
"L’Appel au Calme" : Quand le Silence Devient une Arme de l’Oppression
On explore la colère comme une émotion légitime et transformatrice face à l’oppression raciale et patriarcale. Ce texte-manifeste interroge le droit à la parole, la politique du silence et la manière dont les femmes noires sont perçues quand elles osent s’exprimer.
Book Review: Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur
A concise analysis of Assata Shakur’s memoir Assata, exploring its themes of systemic oppression, radical self-determination, political education, and the personal cost of resistance. Essential context for readers seeking to understand the depth of Shakur’s critique and the meaning of liberation.
November Book Release: Black Literature Highlights
Explore November 2025’s must-read Black literature, from Char Adams’ Black-Owned on the legacy of Black bookstores to Jonathan Mathias Lassiter’s provocative essays in How I Know White People are Crazy.
