Episodes

Dr. Ibram Kendi's visit to MahoganyBooks marks a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding the legacy of Malcolm X, especially through the lens of young audiences. During this author talk, Kendi in...

This week on Black & Published , Nikesha speaks with W.J. Lofton , author of the poetry collection, boy, maybe . The collection explores William’s difficult and at times traumatic childhood,...

Join Niccara as she welcomes a fellow Black book influencer, Alexis Milton at Lex Reads who is a passionate literary advocate dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. In this conversation,...

Listeners of the Reader of Black Genius podcast are in for a treat as Derrick Young chats with Paul Coates, a pivotal figure in black publishing and the founder of Black Classic Press. Coates takes u...

This week on Black & Published , Nikesha speaks with, Arriel Vinson , author of the YA romance novel, Under the Neon Lights . It’s a story that sets the budding love between Jaelyn and Trey ...

Join us for an illuminating evening as we celebrate the launch of Tia Williams' latest young adult romance novel, " Audre & Bash Are Just Friends ." This engaging discussion features both Tia Wil...

This week on Black & Published , Nikesha speaks with Cher Terais , author of the wanderlust romance novel, Tempest in Tulum . In crafting her novels, Cher says while her settings may be exotic an...

Derrick Young and Anthony T. Browder engage in a profound conversation that navigates the intersections of history, education, and identity. Browder, a self-taught cultural historian, shares insights...

Join host Niccara as she welcomes the powerful bicoastal friend duo, Sujeiry Gonzalez and Krista Purnell, of Corner of Press as they continue to pioneer the romance genre for women of color. In this ...