Books

Natasha Bowen Black mermaids theGrio.com
The author discusses her latest release, representation in the fantasy genre, and why Black girls should see themselves as mermaids,…
/ October 2, 2022
Michelle Obama theGrio.com
Following a record-breaking book tour for 'Becoming,' Michelle Obama announced U.S. dates in promotion of her highly anticipated new release.
/ September 22, 2022
The days of hiding the harsh realities of the world from children's books appear to be in the past for…
/ September 19, 2022
At the U.N., the 23-year-old poet recited “An Ode We Owe” in hopes of bringing all nations together to tackle…
/ September 19, 2022
George Floyd
A biography of the late George Floyd, “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial…
/ September 18, 2022
A new book club in Chicago bring Black men together for camaraderie and conversation about art, books, food and culture.
/ September 16, 2022
Oprah Winfrey selects a memoir by Jarvis Jay Masters, currently on death row in California's San Quentin State Prison, for…
/ September 13, 2022
J. Dillard children's books theGrio.com
Barber and children's book author J. Dilliard discusses his popular series, being a “barberpreneur,” and his advice for aspiring authors.
/ September 11, 2022
Bridges, a 6-year-old first-grader, walked past jeering crowds of whites and racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960.
/ September 6, 2022
Morrison's "The Bluest Eye,” and “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe were among the 41 books removed from Keller…
/ August 18, 2022
Salman Rushdie's stabbing reveals the power of religious zealotry. He's one of the greatest writers alive.
/ August 15, 2022
The book's title is inspired by the 1920 W.E.B. Du Bois essay, “The Souls of White Folk,” which examined the…
/ August 2, 2022