African Mind

Africa has played a decisive role in the formation of Christian culture from its infancy. Some of the most decisive intellectual achievements of Christianity were explored and understood in Africa before they were in Europe. If this is so, why is Christianity so often perceived in Africa as a Western colonial import? How can Christians in Northern and sub-Saharan Africa, indeed, how can Christians throughout the world, rediscover and learn from this ancient heritage?

Sabria Rivers knows what it means to be a trophy. From the cold grip of a championship athlete to the polished control of a billionaire, her life has been a series of luxurious prisons, each man leaving her with a child and a deeper scar. She plays the perfect wife, the beautiful mother, the silent partner—all while burying her fear and her secrets. But when the threats to her children become real, Sabria realizes the game is deadly. The men in her past—the athlete, the street king, the mogul—all think they own a piece of her. They believe her silence is permanent. Sabria is done ...

I can read a man before he even opens his mouth. I know which ones are starving to be understood, which ones hide their scars in designer suits, and which ones will hand me exactly what I need just for the privilege of feeling seen. I've been running this game long enough to turn conversations into currency and eye contact into opportunities. Every move I make is calculated. When I dance, my movements speak to their thoughts before I ever open my mouth. I tell their secrets with the arch of my back, answer their questions with the roll of my hips while I strip them bare mentally.

In their Atlanta penthouse, Imani and Omari live a life of curated success. But behind the designer furniture and flawless smiles, their marriage is a silent, cold war. Imani hunts for proof of betrayal on her phone in the dead of night. Omari searches dating apps, not for an affair, but for a way to save what's already broken. Enter Sade. Sharp, beautiful, and looking for something real, she becomes the unexpected spark in both their lives. What starts as a secret connection for Omari soon twists into something deeper and more dangerous than any of them planned. As lies pile up and the ...

An exploration of how African American innovators and artists—whose impact and financial value in American music, movies, and TV is disproportionately greater than their numbers—have fought for and often won the rights to own and benefit from their own work. When we think about the things...

From the acclaimed author of the Earthseed series, a young woman harnesses the power of a viral mutation and challenges the ruthless man who controls her—at the expense of the human race. This deluxe edition includes: A new cover and package Premium French flaps and newly designed, full-color...

Aaliyah Brooks thought the truth would set her free. Instead, it shattered everything. After surviving the lies, betrayals, and generational secrets that nearly destroyed her family, Aaliyah is determined to rebuild her life. But the past refuses to stay buried. When a devastating revelation exposes the real reason behind her mother’s disappearance—and the man who may not be her father—Aaliyah is thrust into a storm of deception that threatens to break her all over again. As old enemies resurface and new ones emerge, Aaliyah must navigate a world where loyalty is fragile, bloodlines ...

In the high-stakes world of Atlanta’s elite, Kade Monroe is 'The Fixer.' He possesses a lethal gift: he can taste the secrets and trauma of those around him, a parasitic condition that leaves him physically shattered by the psychic weight of other people’s sins. For years, he has survived by operating in the shadows, but his past is catching up to him in the form of the only woman who understands his burden—Zuri Washington. Zuri, the powerhouse owner of the Velvet Eclipse lounge, is far from a damsel. She is a curator of secrets and a tactical equal to Kade. When Kade’s wife, Simone...

This is the first book to define and explore Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people - and explain why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects.

Marcus King was the industry’s golden boy, a world-class producer known as Majesty. But when the people he trusted most—his sister Shay, his best friend Kash, and his cousin Trell—conspired with mogul Sterling Cade to strip him of his legacy, Marcus was left with nothing. Framed by a federal investigation and left to deal with the mounting medical debt from his son Zaire’s premature birth, Marcus’s life was systematically dismantled by the very people he had once supported. Now, Marcus and his wife, Nia, have returned as ghosts. They aren't seeking physical retribution; they are ...

MEMORIES BECOME THE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST YOUR OWN. Willow Harper has been charged with the brutal murder of her friends. But confined to Bordeaux Behavioral Hospital with no recollection of that tragic night, she is left questioning her own innocence. Public defender Donovan Thomas takes on her case, determined to get to the truth. But Willow's convenient amnesia raises more questions than answers. Why can't she recall any details? And why does it seem like she's hiding something? But to comprehend Willow's unstable grip on reality means confronting the cracks in his ...

From a NAACP award-winning historian and Fulbright scholar, a history of education in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the historic ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. In The Battle for the Black Mind, Dr. Karida Brown explores the struggle to define and control the...

Using African Proverbs to Address the MESS: 30 Days of Activating the Mind, Regulating Emotions, & Inspiring the Spirit is a powerful guide to transforming your mental, emotional, and spiritual spaces. Through the wisdom of African proverbs, it offers daily reflections and actionable steps to help you frame your reality, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional action toward holistic well-being. "Addressing the MESS" focuses on three key areas: Mental curiosity, Emotional gratitude, and Spiritual inspiration.

Examines the Oldawan, the Ancient Soul of Africa, and its correlation with what modern psychologists have defined as the collective unconscious Draws on archaeology, DNA research, history, and depth psychology to reveal how the biological and spiritual roots of religion and science came...

Prioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate. Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it’s...

2016 Audie Award Finalist for Middle Grade Sharon M. Draper presents “storytelling at its finest” (School Library Journal, starred review) in this New York Times bestselling Depression-era novel about a young girl who must learn to be brave in the face of violent prejudice when the Ku Klux...

Nia Wright has made a career out of saving other people’s businesses. Smart, driven, and impossible to replace, she knows how to turn chaos into profit. So when The Bone—a struggling Chicago restaurant owned by her former lover, Elias Mitchell—is on the verge of collapse, Nia steps in to rescue the one place she swore she’d never return to. Elias is a gifted chef with undeniable talent, but talent doesn’t pay the bills. With debt closing in and emotions from their past still burning hot, Nia is forced to do the unthinkable: make a deal with Julian Thorne, a ruthless investor known...

Welcome to the African Holistic Health for Women Journal, your 30-day guide to holistic wellness rooted in the rich traditions of African herbalism, energy healing, and tribal rituals. Designed as the perfect companion to Nya Love’s transformative book, African Holistic Health for Women, this journal empowers you to honor your mind, body, and spirit while embracing the sacred practices passed down through generations.

From the boardrooms of big business to the streets of the inner city, from the south side of Chicago to apartheid South Africa, Dr. Don Beck has taught people at all levels how to stop clashing and start communicating. His method is called Spiral Dynamics Integral, a revolutionary new way of...

Audiobook narrated by Emana Rachelle, introduction narrated by the author. From spiritual guide and teacher Aycee Brown, a warm and inviting handbook to discovering wholeness by embodying your truth and embracing your power. When Aycee Brown was a child, her connection to spirit made her feel...