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....
Mumia Abu-Jamal, born Wesley Cook on April 24, 1954, is a former journalist and political activist who became widely known for his controversial conviction and...
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...
Yusef Komunyakaa is an acclaimed American poet and professor. He was born on April 29, 1947, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Komunyakaa is known for...
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...