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Semicolon Books, Black Woman-Owned Literary Haven, to Close Its Doors

Semicolon Books, a cherished Chicago institution and one of the city’s only Black woman-owned bookstores is closing its doors for good. Proprietress Danielle (Danni)...

Veronica Appleton: Trailblazer, Author Uplifts With New Comic Book, ‘Mama Why’

Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Dr. Veronica Appleton uses her platform as an educator, DEI executive, and children’s author to inspire social...

75 Years of ‘Annie Allen’: Honoring Gwendolyn Brooks’ Pulitzer-Winning Legacy

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of "Annie Allen," Gwendolyn Brooks' literary triumph, Brooks Permissions and partners are launching a series of events, re-releases,...

Kim Coleman Foote’s Literary Journey: From Chicago State to Printers Row

Author Kim Coleman Foote reflects on her family’s legacy of strength, her debut novel "Coleman Hill" and the support she’s received as a finalist...

‘The Great Black Hope’: New Book Unpacks Legacy of Black NFL Quarterbacks

Grand Valley State University professor Louis Moore's (left) new book, "The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black...

New Book by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown Explores 500-Year Legacy of Transatlantic Slave Trade

Select Books Inc. is thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of a groundbreaking book, The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy, scheduled for...

PALS Town and Dewey: Revolutionizing Early Literacy at the Words of Wonder Literary Festival

PALS Town and Dewey champion early literacy with joy-infused pedagogy and holistic education. Join them at the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival...

Dive into Literacy at South Side’s 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Festival

This summer, the South Side will come alive with the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 11...

Author Percival Everett Opens Up On Latest Novel at Chicago Event

When was the last time you immersed yourself in a book, captivated by its narrative, that provoked deep thought, whether for personal growth or...

BOOK REVIEW: White Terror, Black Trauma: Resistance Poems about Black History

“White Terror, Black Trauma: Resistance Poems about Black History” by Philip C. Kolin / Third World Press, 2023  Review by By Rev. Dr. Brenda Eatman...
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