Thorns of Rose by Erica Simpson “Thorns of Rose” is the raw and powerful memoir of Erica Simpson, a licensed clinical social worker and African American woman who spent her career comforting others through grief, only to find herself battling her own silent sorrow—infertility. In a maternal health system where Black women are too often... Continue Reading →
Mare’s Book of Poems by Marian L Wilson In this moving collection, Marian L. Wilson shares an African American woman’s perspective on life, family, race, and relationships through the art of poetry. With honesty and grace, her words reflect resilience, love, and truth, inviting readers on a journey of strength, hope, and shared humanity. “Mare’s... Continue Reading →
On June 19th, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and announced that all enslaved Black people in the state were free by executive decree. Known as Juneteenth, the day serves as America’s second Independence Day. You can celebrate this powerful moment of history by supporting Black independent authors who write about what it truly means to be equal and free in America.
Dr. Otto Stallworth Jr.’s memoir is eloquent, influential, and deeply relevant. The book tells his life story, coming from “the most segregated city in America” to becoming a medical doctor. His journey is filled with lessons and wisdom that will stick with readers – and allow them to truly feel every step along the way.
