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July 29, 2024

15 Black authors whose books you need to read

These Black authors have written works that span multiple genres, from historical fiction to memoirs to sci-fi.
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June 10, 2019

Author sues book publisher who dropped her after she shamed Black MTA worker for eating on train

[griojw id=”BY3z8Rfi” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]   Natasha Tynes, the woman who lost her book deal after snitching on a Black transit worker
December 21, 2018

Must Reads: 10 books by Black authors we loved in 2018

This year, we needed a list of Black books more than ever to escape the maddening news cycle, enlighten ourselves,…
March 28, 2018

Celebrated novelist Jaqueline Woodson wins international literary prize

Young adult novel author Jacqueline Woodson has won the coveted Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award prize of $600,000 and will accepted…
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 20, 2013

Valorie Burton offers tips for creating happiness in new book, 'Happy Women Live Better'

theGRIO REPORT - Valorie Burton's new book, 'Happy Women Live Better,' offers her latest, practical tips on how we can…
July 7, 2013

There is nothing like the power of a woman who leads

ESSAY - I believe that God wants women to lead. If you listen to the small voice inside, you will…
July 6, 2013

Lil Wayne and Birdman's daughters debut as authors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The teenage daughters of rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman are in New Orleans with their dads…
March 10, 2013

Melissa Harris-Perry interviews 'Ghana Must Go' author Taiye Selasi

VIDEO - On Saturday's "Melissa Harris-Perry," Melissa sat down with author Taiye Selasi, whose debut novel, "Ghana Must Go," is…
February 7, 2013

Grio books: Great reading for the start of Black History Month

POSTSCRIPT'D - This week’s List kicks off the start of Black History Month and features some truly historic books...
November 9, 2012

Walter Mosley makes 'World Book Night' reading list

BOOKS - The "World Book Night" 2013 reading list was announced this week. Among the titles are books by Walter…
November 1, 2012

'Go the F**k to Sleep' author Adam Mansbach wants the American people to wake the "eff" up politically

POSTSCRIPT'D - He used the back drop of his multimillion selling bestseller, 'Go the F**k to Sleep,' and teamed up…
October 25, 2012

This week's reading list: Scaring up a good book

GRIO BOOKS - This week, we decided instead to offer up some quality books that will get your blood boiling…
October 20, 2012

Zane author/publisher explains why her erotic fiction is so hot

POSTSCRIPT'D - Zane, one of the most prolific erotica authors and publishers, was at a recent book event at The…
October 12, 2012

Terry McMillan 'tweets off' on politics

Her vow to take a break from Twitter to finish an upcoming book lasted less than a week, as bestselling
June 7, 2012

Rosa Guy dead at 89: Author of fifteen novels focusing on black female experience

CLUTCH - Trinidadian writer Rosa Guy, who was best known for her unflinching young adult fiction, has died in Manhattan…
February 4, 2012

Chris Christie needs a history lesson on referendums and civil rights

OPINION - Last week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie demonstrated blatant ignorance of the African-American civil rights movement in America…