Category : The Word – Media

A Legacy of Powerful Poetry Etheridge Knight was an American poet whose profound and poignant works delved into the complexities of race, addiction, and incarceration....

Augusta Braxston Baker (1911-1998) was a prominent figure in the field of children’s literature and library services. She was born on April 1, 1911, in...

Harriet E. Wilson (c. 1825-?) was an African-American author and the first African-American woman to publish a novel in the United States. She is best...

Clara Stanton Jones (1913-2012) was an American librarian and public servant who made significant contributions to the field of librarianship and worked towards promoting diversity...

Briton Hammon (c. 1717-?) was an enslaved African-American man who gained attention for his narrative, “A Narrative of the Uncommon Sufferings, and Surprizing Deliverance of...

Max Robinson (1939-1988) was an American journalist and news anchor. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia. Robinson made history as the...

Jupiter Hammon (October 17, 1711–c.1806) was a trailblazing African American poet, writer, and one of the earliest published Black voices in American literature. Born into...

A Pioneer in African American Journalism Tony Brown, born Willie Anthony Brown Jr., was an American television journalist and broadcaster who left an indelible mark...