Uplifting African American

Grace could get any man she wanted physically, but obtaining love seemed to be impossible for her. Although she appeared to be very strong, independent, and very charming, she was empty on the inside. Grace had a great career and achieved many accomplishments. However, when it came to her love life, she felt like a complete failure. Until she decided to no longer be held captive to sexual abuse in the past.

To survive my family's brutal scrutiny this Christmas, I need a miracle. Instead, I hired Devon, my drop dead gorgeous ex, to play my devoted fake fiancé. He is a brave firefighter now, no longer the reckless player who broke my heart years ago. As we share tight quarters on a Southern road trip, fake touches turn into undeniable heat. Deep emotional intimacy forces us to confront the passion we both tried to bury. But dark secrets threaten to destroy our second chance before we even reach Georgia. An anonymous stalker sends chilling threats linking my wealthy mother to the arson that ...

Sometimes the sweetest love stories begin with a simple act of trust—and a town that refuses to let you feel alone. Wandering filmmaker Janelle Brooks has spent her life capturing everyone else’s memories while quietly believing she doesn’t deserve a place to stay. When her work leads her to the welcoming town of Sweetgum Meadows, she expects to film a few heartfelt interviews, not to be embraced by a community that makes her feel seen for the first time. Comic shop owner Demetrius Lakeson has built his life around kindness, faith in people, and giving kids a place to belong. Romance,...

A powerful, vibrant novel about the life-changing weekend shared between two strangers, from the award-winning writer Roxane Gay calls "a consummate storyteller."​ On a rainy October night in Kentucky, recently divorced therapist Tallie Clark is on her way home from work when she spots a man...

Tammy Mitchell, a devoted member of Willow Zion Methodist Church, becomes the center of gossip due to her appearance. As she tries to ignore the whispers and judgment, Tammy’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets Darnell, a kindhearted man who sees her true beauty. Together, they inspire their church family to embrace acceptance and compassion, proving that faith and love can overcome any challenge.

📣 What if 5900 voices could speak louder than a history book? “…Because I’m Black?” is more than a collection of quotes - it’s a vibrant, living chorus of truth, resilience, and pride. Spanning centuries of thought, struggle, triumph, and inspiration, this powerful volume brings together 5,900 quotes from 345 iconic Black leaders - writers, scientists, athletes, artists, politicians, educators, and revolutionaries who have shaped America and the world with their minds, hearts, and courage. 🖤 From the soul-stirring words of Zora Neale Hurston to the fearless wisdom of Ernest ...

Chicago, 1966. Ruby Freeman is nineteen years old, working long hours in a garment factory and helping her widowed mother keep food on the table. Her schooling may have ended too soon, but Ruby possesses something poverty cannot silence—a voice powerful enough to make a crowded basement fall still. Downstairs, among musicians, neighbours and dreamers, Ruby discovers a place where her colour does not determine her worth and her ambitions are not treated as foolish. But beyond those basement walls, racism closes doors, employers steal ideas and powerful men see Ruby’s talent as something ...

In the heart of Gary, Indiana, three adventurous siblings named Leah, Nasir, and Kingston roamed the bustling streets every summer day. Leah, a curious and resourceful girl with a passion for books, led the way. Nasir, her older brother, was a tech-savvy boy with a love for puzzles, while Kingston, the youngest of the trio, was a fearless and imaginative boy who dreamed of becoming a superhero, yet wise enough to know that being a hero doesn’t require powers but selflessness and bravery. After their parents banned electronics for a week. One sunny afternoon, as they explored a seldom-...

This is an ebook of poetry written with everyone in mind. The poems are meant to inspire and to give hope to those feeling down. The poetry touches on different facets of everyday life. These uplifting poetic words include poems about those we care deeply for including wives, mothers, husbands, and fathers. A kind word is capable of making or breaking someone's day. It's also an ebook where you can feast on life and religious poetry. The author has written with love this poetic ebook view of life through his own personal self expressions and experiences. Each poetry topic of interest is ...

The Black community is currently at a crossroad of incredible challenges and untapped potential. This book reaches back to honor the legacies of great Black leaders who led intentionally by service and persevered on purpose. From freedom fighters to business pioneers, these powerful stories offer timeless lessons and practical methods of application for today’s leaders. This book is a call to return, not to the past, but to the past principles that made progress possible. It is a reminder that servant leadership is not weakness, but a force we possess to restore, rebuild, and reclaim the ...

This program is read by the author. From American Grit co-star, former Marine Gunnery Sergeant Tee Marie Hanible comes the story of how she became a warrior...and how you can do it too. In The Warrior Code, entrepreneur, philanthropist, reality star and retired Gunnery Sergeant Tee Marie Hanible...

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of An African Love Story, Daphne Sheldrick's touching memoir about romance, life and elephants from Africa's greatest living conservationist. Read by Virginia McKenna, the star of Born Free and the Founder Trustee of the Born Free Foundation. An...

Uncover the Hidden Threads Connecting Two of Black America's Most Enigmatic Organizations. At first glance, the discreet, centuries-old traditions of Black Freemasonry seem worlds apart from the fiery, revolutionary spirit of the Nation of Islam. One, a quiet fraternal order rooted in Enlightenment ideals and community building; the other, a powerful religious and political movement born from the crucible of urban despair and radical Black nationalism. But what if these seemingly disparate forces shared more than meets the eye? In Beyond the Lodge, Within the Nation, delve into a compelling...

Inspired by her own foremothers’ legacies and the friendships formed throughout her life, Rozella Kennedy centers and celebrates the stories of 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women—both famous and little-known—who changed the course of US history. In the beautiful pages of Our...

It's Pride, Baby! features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the celebrations of Pride! A joyful audiobook debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what. Just as...