Truth through comedy
Black artists, writers, and comedians who have found humor in the hard parts.
Donovan X. Ramsey explodes the persistent myths of the crack era
Told through the lens of four individuals, "When Crack Was King" is a kaleidoscopic history of the diverse impacts of the war on drugs.
“Unle❤️sh for Love” explores love in all its many forms
Creators Serita Wesley and Alesha Reneé talk about balancing life and love and the all-star cast assembled for their scripted rom-com audio series.
The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action. What will happen without it?
Fifty years ago, President Kennedy instituted affirmative action policies, which opened doors in employment and education for people of color; Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, further opening doors. Now for education, the doors are closing.
S.A. Cosby fits a huge plot into a small Southern town in “All the Sinners Bleed”
The award-winning mystery writer takes us into his world—why everybody in his hometown wants to be in his books, how he processed early rejection, and why Adam Lazzarre-White is the perfect narrator for him.
Hear the stories of Black musicians who broke boundaries
From the Queen of Soul to the Purple One, listen in on 30+ of our favorite memoirs and biographies centered on Black creatives who changed music forever.
“Better Living Through Birding” soars above and beyond a racist viral video
Contextualizing his notorious encounter in Central Park, Christian Cooper expands his narrative with humor and grace.
Why There's Nothing Wrong with Being "Woke"
To be woke is to be aware, and to be aware is to have information. What's wrong with that?
Kwame Alexander’s Journey Is One of Continued Growth
Alexander’s latest, "Why Father’s Cry at Night," is a “new-fashioned” memoir exploring grief, love, fatherhood, and more.
With “Homebodies,” Tembe Denton-Hurst turns her layoff into triumph
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s compelling debut chronicles a young Black journalist fighting back against a world that refuses to make space for her.
Clint Smith’s “Above Ground” illuminates the delicate balance of fatherhood
The bestselling author’s new poetry collection archives the fleeting moments of joy and wonder that come with raising children—even amid sociological and ecological tumult.
How to Heal—or Heal From—a Dysfunctional Family
Mental health expert Nedra Glover Tawwab unpacks how to best approach difficult conversations and set healthy boundaries in "Drama Free."