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A magisterial, groundbreaking new study of the lives of enslaved Americans on the cusp of the Civil War that places them—and their hard-won political knowledge—rightly at the center of the fight for freedom The enduring image of American slavery has been of workers trapped on plantations...

Testifying that the foundation of modern Western thought, theory, and practice can be traced back to ancient African thought, theory, and practice, this book exposes the African influence on Greek and Roman thought and its influence on the development of modern Western society. It then...

Uncover the hidden history and global resilience of Black visionaries who built, fought, and shaped our modern world. Perfect for your daily commute or deep learning sessions, this sweeping narrative restores forgotten voices to the center of the human story. Feel the empowering shift from...

Dive into the gripping military history of a divided nation as moral conflict and political tension ignite a bloody war. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this fast-paced narrative transports you directly to the brutal battlefields and fractured capitals of the 1860s. Feel the immense...

Confront the hidden history of systemic racism and embrace the uncomfortable, vital work of shared liberation. Whether you are listening on your daily commute or seeking deep personal growth, this unflinching yet compassionate narrative challenges everything mainstream education left out. Move...

Break free from financial survival and build generational wealth while healing the deep money trauma holding you back. Whether you are navigating intense family expectations or battling systemic barriers in your career, this empowering guide provides radical clarity. It is an emotionally honest...

Discover the unflinching world history of Black liberation and systemic resistance that your school textbooks erased. Ideal for your daily commute, this narrative replaces sanitized myths with the raw, untold stories of the African diaspora. Whether seeking focused learning or profound...

Uncover a powerful US history of Black resilience and cultural triumph in the face of systemic oppression. Perfect for an inspiring commute or deep personal learning, this immersive narrative begins long before the transatlantic slave trade. Journey into the rich, spiritual civilizations of West...

Reclaim your ancestral intuition and transform tarot divination into a radical, empowering self-love practice. Perfect for grounding morning rituals or reflective commutes, this intimate audio journey centers Black femmes within a spiritual language historically designed to exclude them. Turn...

Overcome burnout and reclaim your cultural heritage through practical spiritual guidance rooted in the Nguzo Saba. Whether you are battling modern disconnection or simply longing for a more intentional everyday existence, this joyful and affirming approach offers a clear path forward. You will...

Discover the untold global history of Black resistance and African innovation in this empowering nonfiction audiobook. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this immersive narrative shatters traditional timelines by beginning long before the transatlantic slave...

Reclaim your inner resilience and financial abundance with daily motivational affirmations designed for Black women. Whether you are navigating workplace discrimination, battling imposter syndrome, or seeking an empowering morning routine to cure burnout, this restorative audio experience serves...

Uncover the harrowing history of the Atlantic slave trade through the visceral experiences of capture and resistance. This deeply human narrative moves beyond statistics to center the lived realities of those forced into captivity. Experience a defining era of world history that forged enduring...

Historia narrativa de los orígenes del comunismo en México. Esta es la historia de un grupo de militantes que pretendieron ser la vanguardia de una clase trabajadora, y no lo lograron. Es también la historia de un espejismo, el de la Revolución Rusa vista en el valle de Anáhuac cuando se...

Gives voice to the Black women whose lives were devastated by the carceral system and sheds powerful light on its slavery-based roots to transform how we think about mass incarceration For readers of Michelle Alexander, Anglea Y. Davis, and Clint Smith A Ms. Magazine "Most Anticipated Feminist...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR Award-winning author and journalist Wil Haygood explores how the Vietnam War became a mirror for the struggle of Black Americans—fighting for freedom abroad while demanding equality at home—and a...

“If you read only one American history book this summer . . . make it David S. Reynolds’s Two Ships.” —George Will, Washington Post “Brilliant, provocative . . . Essential reading for today’s polarized times.” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "A dazzling survey of three centuries of...

“Incredibly perceptive. . . . A stunning testimony from a talented writer who strips off false facades with honesty and vulnerability, and leaves us with a searing question: ‘Can you build a nation based on love?’” —mónica teresa ortiz, BookPage (starred review) ONE OF LIT HUB'S MOST...

“Solomon-Simmons’s extraordinary lawyering, activism, and engagement on how we repair harms long unaddressed are at the forefront of urgent and critical issues in this country. Redeem a Nation tells an American story we cannot ignore.”—Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author...

James Baldwin’s critique of American society at the height of the civil rights movement brings his prescient thoughts on social isolation, race, and police brutality to a new generation of readers. Available for the first time in a stand-alone edition, Nothing Personal is Baldwin’s deep...