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'Gone With the Wind' prequel starring Mammy may be a mistake

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'Gone With the Wind' prequel planned with emphasis on Mammy character

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30 classic books to inspire African-American kids

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Nigerian author Ngozi Adichie wins fiction prize

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest novel by the acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 'Americanah,' has won the National…
/ March 17, 2014

'Boy, Snow, Bird': New novel explores tradition of 'passing' in American culture

REVIEW - However strong your sense of personal identity, 'Boy, Snow, Bird' is likely, if you’re reading it right, to…
/ February 24, 2014

Oprah Winfrey announces new book club pick

NEW YORK (AP) — Here's something to pre-order for the holidays: Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick...
/ December 10, 2013

Journals of Alice Walker coming in 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — Along with writing novels, stories, poems and essays, Alice Walker has been keeping a diary...
/ October 11, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton's new book 'The Rejected Stone' is a story of redemption

REVIEW - In 'The Rejected Stone' he speaks candidly about the unfortunate isolation that accompanied his early rise to prominence;…
/ October 7, 2013

'The Rejected Stone' book excerpt: Sharpton says Shirley Chisholm faced misogyny from the movement

theGRIO REPORT - An excerpt from "The Rejected Stone," the new book by MSNBC host and National Action Network president…
/ October 3, 2013

'The Rejected Stone' book excerpt: Rev. Al Sharpton on the advice he gave Diddy

theGRIO VIDEO - An excerpt from the book 'The Rejected Stone,' by MSNBC host and National Action Network president Rev.…
/ October 2, 2013

Oscar L. Harris: Renowned architect pens memoirs of his extraordinary journey to the top

theGRIO REPORT - Well-heeled Atlantans turned out in full force Thursday for the launch party of Oscar Harris' newly published…
/ September 27, 2013

From 'Bondwoman's Narrative' to '12 Years a Slave': Slavery narratives in the midst of revival

OPINION - As the release date for the highly anticipated film, '12 Years a Slave', based on Solomon Northup’s bestselling…
/ September 20, 2013

Grace Jones memoir planned for next year

NEW YORK (AP) — Grace Jones, who once vowed she'd never write a memoir, has changed her mind....
/ September 18, 2013

Terry McMillan talks new book, ‘Who Asked You?’

This month, New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan returns with her latest novel, Who Asked You? It’s a stirring…
/ September 16, 2013

Attempt to ban ‘The Bluest Eye’ is beyond the pale

OPINION - Toni Morrison is literary royalty and though her work is fiction, it is rooted in real life, real…
/ September 13, 2013