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We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True by Gabrielle Union
In the spirit of Amy Poehler's Yes Please, Lena Dunham's Not That Kind of Girl, and Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist, a powerful collection of essays about gender, sexuality, race, beauty, Hollywood, and what it means to be a modern woman…
Uphill: A Memoir by Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill’s world came crashing down when she called President Trump a “white supremacist”; the White House wanted her fired from ESPN, and she was deluged with death threats…
When I Was Your Age (Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown) by Kenan Thompson
When I Was Your Age is a hilarious, heartwarming and surprising ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and luck, life, and learning from the school of hard knocks, from SNL's longest-serving actor, Kenan Thompson…
Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith
A gripping, at times painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith…
Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine by Damon Tweedy, M.D.
One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with racial identity, bias, and the unique health problems of Black Americans…
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.
Around the Way Girl: A Memoir by Taraji P. Henson
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson reads her inspiring and funny book about family, friends, the hustle required to make it from DC to Hollywood, and the joy of living in your own truth.
Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Lenny writes his memoir from his early childhood to his marriage to Lisa Bonet and the birth of their daughter Zoe.
Jump by Larry Miller, Laila Lacy
One of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business.
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
An old spiritual gloss on this verse says, “God gave Noah the rainbow sign, no water but the fire next time.”
Walking in My Joy: In These Streets by Jenifer Lewis
In this exciting collection infused with her sharp humor and buoyant spirit, Jenifer Lewis, the author of the hugely successful The Mother of Black Hollywood and costar of ABC's hit sitcom Black-ish, shares the way she found the strength and courage to walk in her joy despite personal and universal hardships.
The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish
This book is tragically hilarious. There were many things that occurred in Tiffany’s life that were genuinely sad, but she has a way with inflection that you can’t help but find yourself laughing.
A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home by Steve Pemberton
"Pemberton's beautifully told story is a rags to riches journey - beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve's refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow." (Stedman Graham, author, educator)
Becoming by Michelle Obama
In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As first lady of the United States of America - the first African American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the US and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments.
Unguarded by Scottie Pippen, Michael Arkush, et al.
This unflinching “master class” (New York Times) of a memoir from two-time Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer reveals how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of 12, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last 50 years.
Finding Me by Viola Davis
This autobiography is Viola Davis stripped bare. This is her life offered up with no apologies. That said, this book has many potential triggers.
Bamboozled by Jesus By Yvonne Orji
Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji - best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure - shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams.
The Love Prison Made and Unmade: My Story by Ebony Roberts
Sometimes, the worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. They build and build into a façade of transparency and false truth that we present to the world...until it comes crashing down because of that one person who sees right into you.
