Books

Natasha Alford, American Negra, Afro-Latinos, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Latina, Black authors, Black journalism, Black memoirs, Black autobiographies, Black books, Writing Black podcast, TheGrio Black Podcast Network, theGrio.com
On the latest episode of theGrio’s “Writing Black” podcast, Natasha Alford discusses her striking debut memoir, "American Negra."
/ February 13, 2024
A James McBride novel and a short story collection by Jamel Brinkley are among the 10 books nominated for the…
/ February 10, 2024
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Award-winning actress and bestselling author Taraji P. Henson plans to release a new children’s book this summer.
/ February 8, 2024
"Lovely One," out Sept. 3, will give readers an inside look at Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation, plus details about her…
/ February 8, 2024
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Speaking with theGrio, Yolanda Renee King explains how "We Dream A World” pays homage to Coretta Scott King and Martin…
/ January 15, 2024
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From preschool primers to Martin Luther King Jr.'s essential speeches, these books confirm his eternal relevance.
/ January 15, 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says tale of him firing a gun at school that's recounted in his book…
/ January 9, 2024
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History-making pageant queen Cheslie Kryst announced a book before her tragic death in 2022.
/ January 5, 2024
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If you hope to tuck into a great book this season, here are 10 Black BookTokers to follow.
/ December 25, 2023
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Stumped on what to get? Don't underestimate the beauty of a great coffee table book — theGrio has some Black-centric suggestions!
/ December 19, 2023
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An author will no longer have her book published in 2024 after she was found to be review bombing fellow…
/ December 16, 2023
Black Books, Inspirational books, Faith-based books, celebrity memoirs, Black authors, Black books to gift, Jeezy book, Rich Paul book, T.D. Jakes books, Pinky Cole Books, theGrio.com
From celebrity come-up stories to faith-based meditations, these Black-centric books will support a new year of inspiration and healing.
/ December 14, 2023