A Conversation With Diamonde Williamson If I had to give Diamonde Williamson one title to define her career, it would be an artist. She’s been able to introduce different parts of herself to showcase her artistic abilities that surpassed what others envisioned...
Nonfiction books by Black Women Sistah Girls, liberation (in my opinion) will come in many different forms for Black women. Some of us need to be liberated from being the Ride or Die chick, while others need to be liberated from our closed minds. We won’t all...
Sistah Girls, who in the world let Mercury show out like that last month?! From rap duels to literary disarray–and a whole lotta extra in between–BIG Merc was letting those micro braids swang with a vengeance! In my best efforts to stay out of the planetary line of...
Note: Before she ever introduced herself to the world as an author, the late, great Cicely Tyson gracefully captured our attention and admiration with her mastery skills as an actress. From the stage to the big screen, she conquered the artistic universe, fulfilling...
As defined by Webster, literature is writings in prose or verse, especially: writings with excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. So, how does a race and gender forbidden to learn even the spelling of their name,...
Sula by Toni Morrison Wanna know something funny? I’ve always considered Toni Morrison one of the most prolific writers in the history of ever. In fact, she is one of my favorite authors in the history of ever, yet until last week, I would have been hard pressed to...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.