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September 10, 2018

New York Times best-selling author, Angie Thomas, on the inspiration behind the novel ‘The Hate U Give’

[griojw id=”IfrpQN9I” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]Most authors dream of making the New York Times Best Sellers List at some point in their career.
January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Tananarive Due, writer brings black fantasy heroes to the screen

theGRIO'S 100 - Tananarive Due is a writer, and now film producer, working tirelessly to bring images of blacks in…
December 5, 2013

Hill Harper discusses new book, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother'

VIDEO - His latest work, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother,' is the final installment in a series of inspirational texts…
September 16, 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 6, 2013

James McBride’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’ renders comical, human portraits of famous fighters against slavery

REVIEW - In his latest book, 'The Good Lord Bird,' bestselling author James McBride offers a comedic portrait of John…
June 27, 2013

This week’s book list: ‘Black Like Me,’ ‘White Like Me,’ and more

POSTSCRIPT'D - In 'Black Like Me' John Howard Griffin describes how he stepped out of the comforts of his white…
July 23, 2012

Hue-Man, one of Harlem's literary landmarks, forced to close

theGRIO VIDEO - One of the largest independent black-owned bookstores is closing it's doors after serving the Harlem community for…
July 11, 2012

Neo soul singer Ledisi shares inspiration in new book 'Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love & Power'

theGRIO Q&A - The powerhouse vocal diva, who has been compared to Tina Turner in terms of her vitality --…
July 5, 2012

theGrio’s summer 2012 books round-up: Great beach reading on black love, African-American history and more!

theGRIO REPORT - Whether you are looking for words of wisdom from a top chef or a former of secretary…