Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic SpiritualThis inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all levels. Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and

Guidance for dismantling the lies and beliefs that perpetuate inequities

turning her food into straight-up goodness

James Baldwin grew disillusioned by the failure of the Civil Rights movement to force America to confront its lies about race

She listens as Grandma tells stories--dating back to the Atlantic Slave Trade--about the food for their feast

Sidik Fofana's electrifying collection of eight interconnected stories showcases the strengths

inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small

Futureland has always just been home to Cam Walker

And when it seems like the one person she always expected to be there is starting to drift away

Estes has created a new lexicon for describing the female psyche

honey-eyed Daniel Collins at work

the employees will be at their total beck and call

and resourcefulness that have been passed down through the generations