2017 was a phenomenal and prolific year for writers of color, and we’re anticipating 2018 to be even more monumental for women of color in the ever-changing world of literature. Here, we present 10 forthcoming books, spanning across multiple genres and topics, to add to your reading list this year. Cheers, 2018!
2017 was a phenomenal and prolific year for writers of color, and we’re anticipating 2018 to be even more monumental for women of color in the ever-changing world of literature. Here, we present 10 forthcoming books, spanning across multiple genres and topics, to add to your reading list this year. Cheers, 2018! January When They […]
Sundance has unveiled the official lineup to be screened at the 2018 festival, which will occur in Park City, Utah from January 18th-28th. Out of 13,468 submissions, the curated 110 films span across 29 distinct countries, with 47 being from first-time filmmakers. This year, Sundance’s lineup is rich with diversity and bold, authentic storytelling that […]
Monday night marked the NAACP’s 49th annual Image Awards ceremony, which honors people of color making a difference in multiple arenas, including entertainment, literature, social justice, and more.
The 2018 Sundance Film Festival concluded with the U.S. Grand Jury Prizes given to the documentary Kailash and drama The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Directed by Derek Doneen, Kailash documents the journey of how Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi built a global movement to rescue children from child slavery in India. Satyarthi humbly shared the […]
The 2018 Sundance Film Festival concluded with the U.S. Grand Jury Prizes given to the documentary ‘Kailash’ and drama ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post.’
Recently, the talented singer-songwriter Jamila Woods and 4-piece band performed an enthralling set for NPR’s popular Tiny Desk series. Featuring two songs from her 2016 album HEAVN and the unreleased “Giovanni,” Woods’ lyrical prose and individual sound rings of black freedom, black ancestry, and empowerment. The soulful musician uses her unbounded passion for poetry and […]
Recently, the talented singer-songwriter Jamila Woods and 4-piece band performed an enthralling set for NPR’s popular Tiny Desk series. Featuring two songs from her 2016 album HEAVN and the unreleased “Giovanni,” Woods’ lyrical prose and individual sound rings of black freedom, black ancestry, and empowerment.
At the youthful age of thirteen, Marley Dias has already managed to become an author, public speaker, and activist. This year, she’s even one of Forbes’ “30 under 30” – a spot that teenagers seldom earn. It all began when Dias started her widespread #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign back in 2016. After growing frustrated at the lack […]
In her debut book “Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!” Dias explores activism, social justice, representation, and more.