‘Charlie’s Boy’: D.L. Hughley Reveals the Conversation He Never Had with His Stepfather | LISTEN
*Funnyman/social/political commentator D.L. Hughley has spent decades making people laugh, but his memoir, …
NewsBits: Nia Long Reveals Memoir, Jaafar Jackson Eyes ‘Michael’ Sequel, Sacha Baron Cohen Faces Limited Release
*Today’s NewsBits features Nia Long preparing to tell her life story, Jaafar Jackson discussing a possible sequel …
Here’s Why This $70 Tiny E-Reader is Getting People to Put Down Their Phones | WATCH
*The Xteink X3 is a $69 pocket-sized e-reader attracting attention for an almost rebellious proposition: instead of …
Earl Ofari Hutchinson’s New Book Warns of High Stakes in 2026 Midterms
Editor’s note: Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of “The Midterms: The Battle for the Soul of America,” the book …
E. Lynn Harris’ ‘Invisible Life’ Musical Premieres at Howard Theatre
*E. Lynn Harris’ groundbreaking first novel is heading to the stage. “Behind the Mask: Invisible Life (The …
An Enslaved Ancestor’s Lock Inspired Lorenzo Pace’s Monument to the Human Spirit
*When Dr. Lorenzo Pace learned in 1991 that the remains of hundreds of Africans had been discovered in Lower Manhattan, …
Ms. Pat Redefines the ‘American Dream’ After Fighting to Believe She Belonged | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee spent years fighting to build a life she was never taught to believe was possible. Now, …
Colin Kaepernick’s ‘The Perilous Fight’ Memoir Debuts at No. 1
*Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has scored a new career milestone with his memoir, “The Perilous …
Stranger in His Own Story: Erik Mohn Explores Race, Adoption and Belonging
*Growing up as a Black boy in a white adoptive family, Erik Mohn knew he was loved. What he didn’t always know was …
Kennedy Ryan’s ‘Before I Let Go’ Lands Peacock Series with Powerhouse Black Creative Team
*Bestselling author Kennedy Ryan’s emotionally layered romance “Before I Let Go” is officially headed to Peacock, …
Jasmine Guy Is Ready to Tell the Story Whitley Never Could
*Jasmine Guy has spent nearly four decades being recognized as Whitley Gilbert, the sophisticated, outspoken and …
Revealing Look at Jason Arday’s Autobiography ‘Great and Unfortunate Things’ | WATCH
*”Many tell me that hearing my story has inspired them.” That capsulized admonition from the late …
Joe Jackson’s Longtime Friend John ‘Sly’ Wilson Tells the Story Through His Eyes
*John “Sly” Wilson, the veteran R&B artist and producer whose career crossed paths with members of the …
NewsBits: EW&F Drummer’s Health Crisis Sparks GoFundMe, Donell Jones Teases Joe Verzuz, Obama Launches Podcast
*Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains hospitalized after a critical medical emergency forced the legendary …
NewsBits: Beyoncé Buys Out SirDavis, Tyla’s ‘Cheap’ Video Sparks AI Debate, Angela White (Blac Chyna) Announces Memoir
Today’s NewsBits leads with Beyoncé taking full control of her SirDavis whisky brand after buying out Moët …
