There is no cavalry coming! We are the iconic leaders we have been waiting for; curators of the change we're seeking to see. America is currently rumbling with a reckoning on race and wonder whether it will finally reconcile its history of systemic oppression of its Black citizens, who have helped build this country. The 2020 murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, in the midst of a global pandemic ignited a wave of racial justice protests and activism analogous to how t...

An essential guide for Black Americans to understanding the criminal justice system, and why it continues to see Black men as targets and as dollar signs.Justice While Black is a must-read for every young Black male in America—and for everyone else who cares about their survival and well-being. The book provides practical, straightforward advice on how to deal with specific legal situations: the threat of arrest, being arrested, being in custody, preparing ...

The performer shares his story in his New York Times– bestselling memoir and sets the record straight—including about his relationship with Whitney Houston.The real Bobby Brown bares his soul—I became famous with New Edition when I was just fourteen.As a solo artist, I released an album that many have noted altered the course of R&B music.I fell in love with the biggest music ...

“Ezeilo artfully articulates the obscured problem of racism in the country’s environmental movement and unapologetically sets forth solutions.” —Elaine Brown, author of A Taste of PowerRevealing the deep and abiding interest that African American, Latino, and Native American communities—many of whom live in degraded and polluted parts of the country—have in our collective environment, Engage, Connect, Protect is part eye-opening critique of the cultural di...

"This is a book about life—about living it ravenously, fully, joyously, unendingly, even if you have a death sentence." —Donna Brazile, former chair, Democratic National CommitteeWhen Gail Campbell Woolley was seven, a pediatrician told her mother that Gail suffered from sickle cell anemia, a rare blood disease, and that she would be dead by age thirty-five. While others may have responded to this horrifying news by descending into a fog of self-pity, Gail went in ...

A Scientific American Favorite Book of 2025The riveting story of the McKissack family—the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today—in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation.Captured in his native West Africa and enslaved on American shores by a North Carolina plantation owner, Moses McKissack I began to build his way...

***A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!*Think differently and find the courage to challenge the status quo with this mindset-shifting guide to meaningful change.**For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules – in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches – and most of the messages we receive tell us that following the rules will allow us to arrive at the lives we des...

·Print and e-ARC distribution to trade and consumer media, both traditional and online, via Goodreads, NetGalley, and other distribution platforms.·Social media marketing on Facebook and Twitter.·PR campaign with print, radio, and digital interview targets.·Newfound relevance: In the wake of Colin Kaepernick’s protests, many other athletes have followed a similar path, standing up for their beliefs and using their public platforms as ways to speak truth to power. Th...

The uplifting, unlikely, and inspirational true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perron—a white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Boston—and hundreds of former professional Negro League players, who were still awaiting the recognition and compensation that they deserved from Major League Baseball more than fifty years after their playing days were over. Featuring the players’ fascinating stories and original photographs.Cam Perron always ...

Overcome toxic thoughts and negative thinking with Tim Storey’s easy-to-follow instructions and simple guidance.During challenging times, toxic thoughts can drag you into a mindset that’s mundane, messy, and mad. Negative thinking can undermine all aspects of your life, from family and romantic relationships to career satisfaction, financial stability, and physical and spiritual health.In The Miracle Mentality, life coach, speaker, and author Tim S...

Overcome toxic thoughts and negative thinking with Tim Storey’s easy-to-follow instructions and simple guidance.During challenging times, toxic thoughts can drag you into a mindset that’s mundane, messy, and mad. Negative thinking can undermine all aspects of your life, from family and romantic relationships to career satisfaction, financial stability, and physical and spiritual health.In The Miracle Mentality, life coach, speaker, and author Tim S...

In Fatherhood, beloved NBA player, poet, children’s advocate, and devoted dad Etan Thomas speaks from his heart on what matters most in his life: being there for his children. As a leading participant in President Obama’s Fatherhood Initiative, Etan has reached out to young men (often young fathers) in the juvenile detention system and in local communities. He knows firsthand the difference having a father in your life every day can make.Now he brings together a chorus of ...