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Alex Haley (1921–1992), author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family; Virginia Hamilton (1934–2002), author of children's books; Henry Hampton (1940–1998) Lorraine Hansberry (1930–1965), playwright; Joyce Hansen (born 1942), author of children's books; Vincent Harding (1931–2014), historian and social activist; Edward W. Hardy ...
James Baldwin (1924-1987) wasn’t just a famous African-American author. He was also a prominent figure in the civil rights movement who used his platform to advocate for racial equality and justice.
James Arthur Baldwin (né Jones; August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an African-American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems.
This is a list of books written by black authors that have appeared on The New York Times Best Sellers list in any ranking or category. The New York Times Fiction Best Seller list, in the Combined Print & E-Book Fiction category. [1]
One of the earliest Black classic books on this list, “The Souls of Black Folk,” is a 1903 collection of essays by Harvard-educated scholar and author W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963).
It's time to add some great books to your 2024 reading list! As Black History Month begins, it's an opportunity to learn more about the uniquely shaped Black American experience, revisit classic ...
Denise Monique (born 1977), author of "Despite My Odds: A Memoir," published February 2020 E. Frederic Morrow (c. 1906–1994), author of Black Man in the White House , a memoir of his years as the first African American appointed to a president's administrations (1955–1960)
These engaging and powerful books will stay with you long after you’ve finished them. The post 25 Best Books by Black Authors You’ll Want to Know About appeared first on Reader's Digest.