Season 3
Beyond the Thriller: S.A. Cosby in Conversation with Derrick Young at the Black Books Matter Festival
Recorded live at the Black Books Matter Festival, MahoganyBooks co-founder Derrick Young sits down with S.A. Cosby, the bestselling author of Blacktop Wasteland , Razorblade Tears , All the Sinners Bl...
Challenging American Mythology: The 1619 Project, Curricular Omissions, and the Politics of Forgetting
Recorded live at the third Black Books Matter Festival, this conversation brings together Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, and journalist and culture...
Empowering Voices: Indie Authors Discuss Self-Publishing
At MahoganyBooks' Black Books Matter Festival, moderator Nikesha Elise Williams, author of The Seven Daughters of Dupree , speaks with indie authors T.L. Price and Sundiata Ramin about why they chose ...
The Company We Keep: Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Our Lives
During the Black Books Matter festival, a thought-provoking panel featuring Christine Platt, the Afro Minimalist, and Alexandra Elle captivated a full audience with discussions surrounding identity, h...
Backtalker: Exploring Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory
In a powerful discourse held in conjunction with the release of Kimberly W. Crenshaw's memoir, Backtalker , the evening celebrated Black literature and its significance in the broader cultural landsca...
Building Real Connections in a Digital Age: Lessons from Nedra Glover Tawwab
In this podcast episode, Nedra Tawwab talks about how relationships work and why it is important to keep your own identity. She explains the difference between being close and being too entangled, poi...
Reflections on the Legacy of Black Bookstores in America
The recent panel discussion at MahoganyBooks, celebrating Char Adams's debut nonfiction work, 'Black Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore,' provided a profound exploration of the pivot...
Keeper of Lost Children: Unveiling Untold Stories of Resilience
Victoria Christopher Murray hosts a conversation with Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, Keeper of Lost Children . Johnson shares that her inspiration comes from Mabel Grammer, a woman who dedicated ...
Self-Publishing Success: Strategies from Three Dynamic Independent Authors
The second Black Books Matter Festival is inaugurated by Ramunda Young, co-owner of MahoganyBooks, whose opening remarks resonate with a deep appreciation for the significance of community spaces that...
Ben Crump on Civil Rights, Literature, and the Fight for Justice
This podcast episode features a momentous gathering at MahoganyBooks, where civil rights attorney Ben Crump presents his debut legal thriller, "Worse Than a Lie," the inaugural entry in the Boley Coop...