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Tag: black authors

Meet The Newest Black Women Authors On The Publishing Scene
Books · Entertainment

Meet The Newest Black Women Authors On The Publishing Scene

By ESSENCE Editors · Nov 14, 2025
‘It Was The Way She Said It’: Terry McMillan’s Latest Book Is A Must-Read
Books · Entertainment

‘It Was The Way She Said It’: Terry McMillan’s Latest Book Is A Must-Read

By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Nov 6, 2025
National Association Of Black Bookstores Launches To Preserve Black Literary Culture And Voices
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National Association Of Black Bookstores Launches To Preserve Black Literary Culture And Voices

By Melissa Noel · Aug 8, 2025
Thirstiest Reads: 12 Romance Books To Heat Up Your Summer
Books · Entertainment

Thirstiest Reads: 12 Romance Books To Heat Up Your Summer

By Lynnette Nicholas · Jul 31, 2025
Centering Her Story: These Authors Spotlight The Power And Complexity Of Black Women’s Lives
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Festival · News

Centering Her Story: These Authors Spotlight The Power And Complexity Of Black Women’s Lives

By Kizzy Cox · Jul 24, 2025
"Our Bare Minimum Is Excellence": Luvvie Ajayi Jones And Alencia Johnson On Black Women’s Power In Publishing
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Culture · Festival · News

"Our Bare Minimum Is Excellence": Luvvie Ajayi Jones And Alencia Johnson On Black Women’s Power In Publishing

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 21, 2025
Inside “Songs In The Key Of Life” At ESSENCE Fest 2025: Black authors Embrace The Messy, Magical And More In Modern Fiction
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Festival · News

Inside “Songs In The Key Of Life” At ESSENCE Fest 2025: Black authors Embrace The Messy, Magical And More In Modern Fiction

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 15, 2025
Comedian KevOnStage Talks ‘Successful Failure’ And Turning Setbacks Into Strategy At ESSENCE Fest 2025
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Festival · News

Comedian KevOnStage Talks ‘Successful Failure’ And Turning Setbacks Into Strategy At ESSENCE Fest 2025

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 13, 2025
Redefining Success And Leading With Intention: Authors Laysha Ward And Alexis Barber Inspire At ESSENCE Fest 2025
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Festival · News

Redefining Success And Leading With Intention: Authors Laysha Ward And Alexis Barber Inspire At ESSENCE Fest 2025

By Mizani Ball · Jul 10, 2025
How Steve Jones Found Purpose Through Friendship, Faith And ‘Hollywood Confidential’
Books · Entertainment

How Steve Jones Found Purpose Through Friendship, Faith And ‘Hollywood Confidential’

By Okla Jones · May 9, 2025
"Prose To The People" Is The Love Letter Black Bookstores Deserve
Culture · News

"Prose To The People" Is The Love Letter Black Bookstores Deserve

By Jameelah Nasheed · Mar 4, 2025
Celebrating De La Soul’s Legacy Through ‘High And Rising’
Books · Entertainment

Celebrating De La Soul’s Legacy Through ‘High And Rising’

By Okla Jones · Dec 13, 2024
Laci Mosley Wants Us To Scam Our Way To Softer Lives
Books · Entertainment

Laci Mosley Wants Us To Scam Our Way To Softer Lives

By Keyaira Boone · Sep 10, 2024
WATCH:  An Ode To Black Authors At Essence Festival
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WATCH: An Ode To Black Authors At Essence Festival

By Essence · Jul 24, 2024
EFOC 2024: She Did That! Celebrating HerStory
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EFOC 2024: She Did That! Celebrating HerStory

By Robyn Mowatt · Jul 7, 2024
Uncommonly Well: Black Women Authors Share How They Are Cultivating Love and Feeding The Soul at ESSENCE Festival 2024
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Uncommonly Well: Black Women Authors Share How They Are Cultivating Love and Feeding The Soul at ESSENCE Festival 2024

By Robyn Mowatt · Jul 7, 2024
EFOC 2024: Rickey Smiley On Grieving A Major Loss And ‘Sideshow’ His New Book
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EFOC 2024: Rickey Smiley On Grieving A Major Loss And ‘Sideshow’ His New Book

By Robyn Mowatt · Jul 7, 2024
EFOC 2024: “The Most Important Human Power We Have Is Imagination.” Black Authors Break New Ground In Futuristic Fiction
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EFOC 2024: “The Most Important Human Power We Have Is Imagination.” Black Authors Break New Ground In Futuristic Fiction

By Robyn Mowatt · Jul 6, 2024
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