Imagine. Before there was Black History Month, there was Negro History Week, founded 100 years ago in 1926 by the scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson. Just one week to acknowledge, learn, and celebrate the history of a people, their struggles, talents, and wins. And then, poof! It was all over. A rich and powerful history put back on the shelf until the next year. In 1976, Negro History Week became Black History Month. At Audible, we are proud celebrants of Black creators and their stories all year long, and you’re invited, 365. Black creators take us places we need to go, with stories, both real and imagined, that come from the heart. We proudly invite you to enjoy their spoken words with us, today and every day. —Yvonne Durant, Audible Editor
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Bios and Memoirs
There’s so much to learn from these life stories.
Fiction
Get lost in great stories and stay a while.
Afro-Latino Creators
Dive into the cultural experiences and storytelling of these Afro-Latino authors.
Political Voices
Listen to how it was, how it is, and what it will be from folks who know.
Well-Being
Immerse your mind, body, and soul into the good life.
Romance
Fall head over heels for a heartfelt love story.
Mysteries and Thrillers
Hold on, because these writers will take you on some wild twists and turns.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Blast off to new worlds via the imaginations of these incredible storytellers.
Nonfiction and History
A must-have collection of truth from yesterday to right now.
Kids and Teens
Set the imaginations of your young ones free with great fiction and nonfiction.
Influential Women
Celebrate stories by and about Black women who are changing the world.
Rounding Out the Story
Explore other relevant work from non-Black creators and allies.
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After two unimaginable tragedies, Rachel Eliza Griffiths found healing in "The Flower Bearers"
The multi-media artist uses her poetic sensibility to craft piercingly beautiful prose about grief and resilience in the wake of a friend’s death and a violent attack on her husband.
Sadeqa Johnson’s “Keeper of Lost Children” is historical fiction at its best
The bestselling author of the “The House of Eve” is back with a powerful novel about an overlooked chapter in Black history, told through three unforgettable protagonists.
An essential guide to Kennedy Ryan
This handy guide to Kennedy Ryan's bestselling series and standalone novels has everything you need to find your next listen.
Amy DuBois Barnett serves up a glamorous love letter to '90s New York in "If I Ruled the World"
The renowned magazine editor talks about achieving her long-held dream of writing a novel, the song that inspired the book’s title, and the dangers of being an ambitious woman in mainstream media.
Darren Walker makes a case for hope and empathy in “The Idea of America”
The former president of the Ford Foundation discusses the paradox of philanthropy, the essential power of the arts, and how he plans to continue being useful.
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We're counting down the days to more news on these buzzy page-to-screen adaptations.
Cynthia Erivo says you’re not too much. You’re “Simply More.”
The “Wicked” actor caps a megawatt year with a self-narrated book full of wisdom on how to become your truest self.
A Dominican writer goes back home again through these 5 books
Cleyvis Natera was only 10 years old when she left the Dominican Republic. Her love of literature and these 5 books take her back to what she loves.
Cynthia Erivo has changed audio storytelling—for good
The multihyphenate phenom, acclaimed for her work on stage and screen, has also gifted listeners with her talents in audio. Here are a few of our favorites.
Jodi-Ann Burey on the myth of bringing your full self to work—and how to make it a reality
The author of "Authentic" challenges corporate diversity narratives and suggests strategies for all employees to thrive.
His favorite form of escape is into other people's lives
Randy McKinnon appreciates memoirs and the impact they've had on his storytelling.
Dominic Hoffman’s “Late Rehearsals” is a "collection of cool tales that will tickle your soul"
The fan-favorite narrator and actor talks about what it’s like performing his own work, why he’s a writer first and foremost, and what he’s working on next.