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Tyler Perry's House of Payne
One-Legged Funeral Director

Calvin suspects one of the main characters in Miranda's novel is based on him, and Curtis encourages Christian to be more physical on the soccer field.
04/13/2023

Why Spotsylvania Va., Banned Two Toni Morrison Books From School Libraries

Conservative groups are targeting books about the Black experience for censorship, library officials say.
03/31/2023
Jenifer Lewis
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Icon Livin' - Jenifer Lewis
54th NAACP Image Awards

With a prolific career that includes appearances in over 60 movies and on 400 television shows, Jenifer Lewis proves hard work, determination and authenticity are a winning combination.
01/27/2023
A women and a child reading.

Back To School: 5 Books Your Kids Will Love Reading Even After Classes Get Started

Each of these stories will spark honest discussions and promote self love.
08/28/2022
3:21

Tamron Hall Personifies Black Excellence
53rd NAACP Image Awards

Tamron Hall's career milestones range from becoming the first Black woman to co-anchor the "Today" show to hosting her own syndicated daytime talk show and authoring a novel.
03/07/2022

Eric Jerome Dickey, New York Times Best Selling Author, Dead At 59

He was a cultural icon in the literary world.
01/05/2021
2:19

29 People You Should Know: Angela Flournoy

Author reveals her secrets to success.
02/05/2016
News, Kevin Powell, Book Release, National News, Samson Styles
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Why We Should Read Kevin Powell's Latest Book

Author gives his inspiration behind his latest book.
12/02/2015

Author Marlon James Wins Booker Prize for Fiction

Also Ta-Nehisi Coates is nominated for National Book Award.
10/14/2015

Get Ready for Shonda Rhimes's New Book, Year of Yes

The super producer said yes to everything for 365 days.
06/03/2015

Toni Morrison Says Racism Will Be Over When This Happens

The author discussed her latest novel, God Help the Child.
04/21/2015