African American Self

Graduating high school and turning eighteen are the only things on the mind of Veronica Prior. She has her entire future planned out. From moving in with her drug dealer boyfriend to starting school at the local fashion institute. Veronica’s plans come to a screeching halt when she gains unwanted attention from her mothers latest fling. A heartbreaking incident turns Veronica’s life upside down leaving her all alone and spiraling out of control. Maurice aka “Moe” is everything Veronica thought she needed. She’s quickly wrapped up in his charm and hustler ways. Unbeknownst to her, ...

Originally self-published to enormous acclaim and demand, Sacred Pampering Principles is a beautifully written guide with hundreds of easy and innovative ways for on-the-go women to pamper their bodies and nurture their spirits. With her holistic approach to filling your life with comfort...

A sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises.Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs so that you can create more happiness...

The inspiring memoir of a brilliant young man who, sentenced to life in prison, refused to surrender his future—a story so powerful that it transformed even the judge who handed down the sentence. If our world were more just, Chris Young would have been crossing a stage at college graduation...

My husband gave our daughter's inheritance to his mistress. And the company car. The luxury apartment. The missing money from Nia's college account. Piece by piece, I discovered Trevor had been building a beautiful new life for his twenty-eight-year-old mistress while using my name, my license, and my family's future to pay for it. And when I started asking questions, he tried to make me look unstable. Unfortunately for Trevor, I've spent years catching mistakes everyone else misses. And Maurice, the billionaire who owns the company my husband works for, has noticed too. Like whose name is ...

One mistake is innocent until it isn’t. After almost a ten-year relationship, Jersei Lane is forced into a journey of self-discovery. Her codependency made her put her own life on the back burner, but with one spark to her soul, everything has shifted. Vayce Denver is the school counselor at...

Read by the author. Discover exactly who you were created to be and what you were created to do by learning to see yourself the way God sees you. The key to understanding, embracing, and unleashing your God-given uniqueness is possessing an accurate picture of your true identity. After all, if...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and Hamilton From one of...

“Self-Care for Black Men is so important...designed to help Black men manage their mental health.” —The Root A self-care guidebook full of activities for Black men everywhere pursuing joy, creating connections, confronting racism, and working through intergenerational trauma. Black men...

Ever find yourself gazing at happy couples, wondering when it will be your turn? Days, weeks, months, even years can go by, and you're still single. It might be because you're not ready yet. This self-help book dives into the reasons you may not be there yet, offering a deeper understanding of your journey. It emphasizes the importance of self-love, reminding us all that you can't truly love someone else until you love yourself. Whether you're waiting for the right moment or striving to become the best version of yourself, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance to help ...

“Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.” —Philadelphia Inquirer “Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what a good man is about. Steve Harvey dispenses a lot of fabulous information about men.”...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Here is the Nobel Prize winner in her own words: a rich gathering of her most important essays and speeches, spanning four decades that "speaks to today’s social and political moment as directly as this morning’s headlines” (NPR). These pages give us her searing...

Just when Tokyo thinks life can't get any worse . . . she loses her sister. Depression rears its ugly head, and she finds herself in a hole she's barely able to climb out of. As a result of the darkness she can't seem to escape, a friendship that was once dear to her shockingly comes to an end...

"Fans of Oprah Winfrey's TV show, or more recently her two podcasts, will have this title on their playlist for months." — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, “Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that...

Attention: Black Men Seeking Daily Devotional Inspiration Discovering Peace and Joy in Jesus Christ Strengthen Your Faith and Identity in Christ Get this 50-Day Daily Devotional for Black Men In a world where black men face various trials and burdens, finding true peace and joy can be challenging. However, the key lies in knowing Jesus Christ and embracing His promises for you. That's why I've carefully curated this daily devotional, specifically designed to help you deepen your understanding of Jesus and His purpose for your life, regardless of skin color or pigmentation. Amidst the ...

The inspirational wisdom Oprah Winfrey shares in her monthly O., The Oprah Magazine column updated, curated, and collected for the first time in a beautiful keepsake book. After film critic Gene Siskel asked her, "What do you know for sure?" Oprah Winfrey began writing the "What I Know For Sure"...

Audrey Pilar is a master in the art of breaking up. Her friends have dubbed her ritual of leaving men as The Expiration Date. Hurt from her past has caused Audrey to protect her heart at all costs, even if it means self sabotage. Shes developed the habit of looking for red flags, and it seems to...

From an award-winning actor and a #1 bestselling author, a unique combination of moving memoir and practical tools that offers guidance for Black men seeking to reclaim their mental well-being–and, ultimately, to live wholeheartedly. In America, we teach that strength means holding back tears...

A renowned midwife, doula trainer, and Master of Public Health celebrates the lost art of African American postnatal healing practices in this practical, essential guide to maternal health. As a mother, grandmother, and traditional midwife, Shafia M. Monroe intimately knows about childbirth and...

Television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed The Broke Diaries and Mixed charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mother's caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. Angela Nissel always wanted her mother’s approval. But two defining events...