African American category: 7736 books

Addressing the many unique academic challenges that face black males—from low self-esteem, absenteeism, fatherlessness, and gangs to not accepting middle-class values, the impact of hip-hop culture, and drugs—this book provides answers and hope to teachers and the afflicted students and their...

In the Peninsula Campaign of spring 1862, Union general George B. McClellan failed in his plan to capture the Confederate capital and bring a quick end to the conflict. But the campaign saw something new in the war--the participation of African Americans in ways that were critical to the Union offensive....

Although Vylette has been studying photography at USC and is finally about to graduate, she's not from Los Angeles and is still green as far as local etiquette about things such as art, public transit, and men. She's been living with Malik for two years, but their relationship is not exactly romantic.  One...

Full-figured, African American woman Moesha is trapped in an abusive relationship with no visible way out. Her boyfriend Chase is cruel and sadistic. Staying with him means constant pain, but leaving him means certain death.  He's a dangerous man and not the guy she thought he was. However,...

**Jam-packed with panty-dropping and page-turning love scenes between an alpha billionaire and a successful African-American businesswoman. This interracial romance novel is 52,000+ words of pure enchantment with a guaranteed HEA ending. Take a peek inside to get hooked on Rich & Indie's love...

Marcus Martin, Hansen and Fairs Advertising Inc.’s newest junior copywriter, is finally getting his life going in the right direction after he gets rejected by the NBA. But amidst his recent success and his high hopes for a grand future, he struggles with self-doubt and disagreements with his family,...

From Essence bestselling author Kayla Perrin comes the compelling story of three generations of African-American women---of their deepest secrets and most cherished lies. The Grayson family is a pillar of the African-American community in New Orleans. But Sylvia Grayson, the matriarch, has...

“A captivating tale of Oufoula Sindede, an African diplomat in a passionless marriage who falls madly in love with Marguerite, a New York City artist.” —Essence   Dutifully married to lovely Nerida, Oufoula goes through the motions, formally keeping his distance from the woman with whom he...

A thought-provoking novel about African-American culture seen through the eyes of a famous rapper who is transported to the days of slavery and forced to experience it firsthand. When Da Nigga is sent back in time, he finds himself a slave forced to live the life of his ancestors. A rapper...

“Original and arresting….[Jones’s] stories will touch chords of empathy and recognition in all readers.” —Washington Post  “These 14 stories of African-American life…affirm humanity as only good literature can.”  —Los Angeles Times A magnificent collection of short...

In 1995, a South African journalist informed Frank Wilderson, one of only two American members of the African National Congress (ANC), that President Nelson Mandela considered him "a threat to national security." Wilderson was asked to comment. Incognegro is that "comment." It...

One of the South Florida Times's Best Bets For Your Weekend! Essence Magazine: Summer Reading Pick! "Augustave, a first-time novelist, pens a well-balanced story about a young woman, caught between two worlds, who struggles to connect with her heritage...a polished narrative that...

The African-American community of Gwinnett County boasts a rich heritage brought to life in scenes captured by early photography. These residents faced challenges and hardships both during and after slavery and entered into the turbulent 20th century poised for social change; theirs is an engaging story...

In the decades leading up to the end of U.S. slavery, many free Blacks sat for daguerreotypes decorated in fine garments to document their self-possession. People pictured in these early photographs used portraiture to seize control over representation of the free Black body and reimagine Black visuality...