Dr. Ismaili is revered for her work and involvement in the Black Arts Movement, centered in the Lower East Side in the 1950s to 1970s.

By Dr. Obari Cartman The holiday season ended as a new year began. Holiday celebrations recognize principles that we should not restrict to one time of year but honor across seasons. Kwanzaa, in ...

On Monday, the Well-Trained Mind, one of the most influential brands in American homeschooling, posted a lengthy anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement political statement on its social media. The ...

DMC’s Darryl McDaniels Brings Music and Meaning to Paper Plane Coffee The rhythmic scratching of a turntable might have been absent, but the ...

Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside ...

For the youngest reader, “As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons” by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by David Wilkerson (Magination Press, $18.99) is a book for small Black boys and for their ...

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable ...

Renée Watson’s “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a teen ...

Parents looking for children’s books that touch on the deeper meaning of these celebratory holidays will find many choices ...

United Way of the Plains will collect donations at Wichita State University basketball games Feb. 10 and 11 to provide books for local students.

Discover insightful books about Ramadan for children, perfect for learning and celebrating this important tradition. These ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.