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Chrasmere "Chrome" Black, the name is one many knew. When it comes to running the streets, his crew is the most qualified. Black Metal Gang is the blueprint and holds an undefeated title. Burning rubber is what kept most of them out of jail or in a grave. Chrome is the man who knows how to protect and provide, and those who don't know how hard in the paint he goes soon find out.

In Chronicles of Ori, her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the universe to the modern world of colonialism and resistance. She writes of the powerful, temperamental deities called the Orishas; of the founding of Yorubaland by the shrewd leader Oduduwa; of the young heroine Eve, born in a time of violence and despair, who would help her people regain their past splendor; and of shimmering serpents and monstrous shadows who stalk the lands of mortals.

From the author of Hugo and NAACP Image Award finalist Riot Baby, an original memoir in essays that interrogates how identities are shaped and informed in online spaces and how the relationship between race and the internet has changed in his three decades online. When Tochi Onyebuchi realized...

From the award-winning author of We Ride Upon Sticks and When I’m Gone, Look for Me in the East, a genre-bending novel of literary horror set in Antarctica that explores abandonment, guilt, and survival in the shadow of America’s racial legacy. Striker isn’t entirely sure she should be on...

Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl meets P-Valley in Nic Stone’s adult thriller debut about two missing erotic dancers from Atlanta’s most notorious gentlemen's club and the woman committed to finding them. When Damaris “Charm” Wilburn, a new daytime dancer, is missing for her shift at Boom...

Harlin Cox had one year to make it as a famous singer or succumb to the wishes of her boyfriend and become his boring trophy wife. It's the last day of the year, but giving up just doesn't feel right. The stars align and it just may be time for hers to shine. Tru Newton, a singer from the hood, is R&B and hip hop personified. His career has been full steam ahead, but the possibility of its ending is constantly looming. Just when he thought his career had peaked, he meets the stunning singer who'll help him get to the next level professionally and romantically.

Tony Wacko and his beloved Camarih return for one more go-round of endless drama. Although the couple has proven time and time again that their bond is unbreakable and not to be toyed with, jealous old lovers, lovesick flings, and confident newcomers seem to have a hard time getting the message. Dating a man in an industry where women constantly throw themselves at him is hard for any woman to deal with. While most simply chalk it up to being just a part of the game, Camarih refuses to accept such, taking things into her own hands.

A collection of self-contained chapters exploring human imperfections, life, and death through humor and raw introspection, perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven, literary fiction. The characters in Dominic Hoffman's tales of Late Rehearsals are familiar. Their choices are recognizable...

“A narrative of great power. Warm with friendly personality and pulsating with . . . profound eloquence and religious fervor.” —New York Times In this 1939 novel based on the familiar story of the Exodus, Zora Neale Hurston blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black...

Liberation Literature also features a foreword by Laura Pegram, founder of Kweli, and an introduction by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, the "mother of" multicultural children's literature. It is a must-have for anyone interested in writing, the history of African American representation, children's literature, and literature overall.

A few ladies in Memphis, Tennessee have done it all and will continue to do what is necessary to achieve their goals, protect their families, and hide their secrets. Shelby, Veronica, Juanita, Shyanna, and Jenna were raised in this city and are the best of friends. Lies have been told and the past has been buried, but what happens when one member of the crew goes against the grain and does something that can break the bonds of sisterhood forever? Will these housewives be able to hold on to their long-lasting friendship or will everything be lost?

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where the scent of jasmine mingles with the sweet strains of jazz, Elijah Johnson and Olivia Bennett cross paths and embark on a transformative journey of love and self-discovery. Elijah, a talented saxophonist with a day job as a software engineer, finds solace in music, while Olivia, a successful attorney, seeks a break from her demanding career. Their chance meeting at a local jazz club sparks an undeniable connection, leading them to navigate the highs and lows of a burgeoning romance.

Meet Efram Wixx, a thirty-seven-year-old professional wrestler. He is the oldest of three and took on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings after the tragic death of his parents. Becoming a professional wrestler wasn't just a choice for Efram; it was a necessity to provide stability for himself and his siblings. Wrestling was his passion and his escape, but now, five years later, he finds himself at the peak of his career, craving a connection with a woman to call his own.

A new and exciting story entwined with magical realism and fantasy about a divine African American healer born in Los Angeles depicting the miracle of love. Ever since Olisa was a child, her father has feared that the world might one day find out that his daughter is blessed with very special gifts. On a fateful 4th of July, the renowned Venice Beach Boardwalk becomes the scene of a violent conflagration between Latino and Black gangs. People flee in all directions except for one black woman who fearlessly cradles the head of a notorious gang leader who has been fatally stabbed.

Seven poems about a black man's plight to defend his honor, speak his truth & love whomever he feels.

How Hot It Be in Hell contains 39 poems written by the 5-star reviewed author Aubrey E. Drummond. The author goes from questioning Life and his work to celebrating life, love, and happiness and finally to confronting Death, Horror, and perhaps the end of us all.

How long does someone have to be out of your life before your every waking thought doesn't revolve around them? Olivia Harding bulldozed her way into my life at twelve years old. She broke my heart at nineteen and I haven't seen her once in the thirteen years since. She chose her career over me. And now, because life is cruel, I'm praying that she gives me a chance to help her save it. The smart thing to do would be to keep my distance, to keep it strictly professional. But I've never been smart when it comes to her.

In the haunted heart of Tremé, where the air is thick with incense and unsaid truths, Gabriel Saint-Croix investigates his father’s suspicious death—a decorated Black cop silenced during Hurricane Katrina. But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the shadows become. Until they consume him. Brutally attacked and left for dead, Gabriel doesn’t just survive—he rises.

Phileigh Read has spent her entire life playing it safe, until one slip up with a client leaves her pregnant and staring down single motherhood. Phileigh’s focus should be on protecting her peace, building her brand, and preparing for the arrival of her child. But one last night out leads her into the arms of Super Bowl MVP Kellon “KB” Barnes, and the rest is history.

When we met Journal, she was just a quiet girl, working to make ends meet, and living with so much childhood trauma. She didn't know her worth, and she was so deserving of being loved. Now, here she is, over a year later since being in that dark place, and so much has changed. She's dating one of the biggest bosses out of Miami, and is about to enter motherhood. She has an amazing relationship with her big sister, Harmony, but it's been difficult to have that same relationship with Bryani.