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.

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes ...

It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is still the birth month for many famous authors ... or to learn more about the African-American experience, there’s nothing like her ...

However, in this reflective season, we find ourselves at a crossroads that would be painfully familiar to those pioneering writers and artists of the 1920s. The significance of African American ...

The National African American Read In is held each year to celebrate works by Black authors during Black History ... by books by Spike Lee, a man famous for his movies but who also authored ...