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Donald Goines (pseudonym: Al C. Clark; December 15, 1936 – October 21, 1974) was an African-American writer of urban fiction. [1] His novels were deeply influenced by the work of Iceberg Slim . Early life and family
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America is a television docuseries released on Netflix on May 26, 2021, starring Stephen Satterfield, Gabrielle E.W. Carter and Jessica B. Harris. [1] [2] In August 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. [3]
American Fiction is a 2023 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson in his feature directorial debut.Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett, it follows a frustrated African-American novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical "Black" books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature and published to high sales and critical ...
Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction, is a literary genre set in a city landscape; however, the genre is as much defined by the socio-economic realities and culture of its characters as the urban setting. The tone for urban fiction is usually dark, focusing on the underside of city living.
A good way to celebrate all the magic of Black History Month is by reading up on some classic novels and watching their film adaptations.View Entire Post ›
In no particular order, here are 10 releases from Black authors in 2025 we think you should read next, whether you like romance, historical fiction, memoirs or thrillers. ‘Listen to Your Sister ...
The Bluford Series is a widely read collection of contemporary American young adult novels set in the fictional inner-city high school of Bluford High in Southern California. Bluford is named for Guion "Guy" Bluford, the first African-American astronaut. [1] The series was created and published by Townsend Press [2] and was co-distributed by ...
Omar Tyree, author of such urban lit narratives as “Flyy Girl” and “The Last Street Novel," recently went to see the Oscar-nominated movie “American Fiction.” “I loved the emotions of ...