Crown Publishing Pushes Back on Henrietta Lacks Family Accusations of Inaccurate Portrayal
*Over the weekend we posted a story/press release from the family of Henrietta Lacks. Specifically, Lawrence Lacks, the …
Gucci Mane To Release Autobiography Through Simon & Schuster
*Gucci Mane is ready to share his story…on paper. The rapper, who wasted no time putting out studio material since his …
Quineka Ragsdale’s ‘Demarcus Jones’ Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Roots
*Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book …
Root Magazine Rolls Out Special Issue Feat. Six Commemorative Covers
*Premiere faith-based publication, Root Magazine, celebrates 8 successful years with the first “Leaders of the New …
Obama Workplace White House Comedy ‘From the Corner of the Oval’ in the Works
*Universal Pictures and Anonymous Content are teaming to adapt a book proposal by a former White House stenographer. …
Food Blogger Veronica Hendrix Launches New e-Recipe Book
*Since her appearance on the Food Network show “Clash of the Grandmas,” Veronica Hendrix has been very busy. Writing her …
New Trailer: Oprah Winfrey in HBOs’ ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
*HBO has dropped a first look trailer of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” its upcoming telepic featuring Oprah …
Black Scholar (Olive Peart) Releases 10 Empowering Books
*Olive Peart is an established lecturer, educator and radiographer, and the author of more than 10 young adult novels …
The African American Children’s Book Project Presents Pathfinders Across America Day: March 18
*PATHFINDERS: The Journeys of Sixteen Extraordinary Black Souls by Tonya Bolden invites …
Prince’s Ex-Wife Mayte Opens Up About Death of Their Son Amiir in New Memoir
*In a new memoir Prince’s ex-wife Mayte Garcia shares the story of their four-year marriage and the tragic death of …
Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment Producing ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ for History Channel
*Harlem Hellfighters, the fact-based graphic novel by “World War Z” author Max Brooks, will be adapted by Will Smith’s …
Cardiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany Helps Save Women from Heart Disease
*Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a California-based, board-certified cardiologist, is on a mission to help save women from …
Kerry Washington to Produce Film Adaptation of Bestseller ‘The Mothers’
*Kerry Washington will serve as a producer on the upcoming film adaptation of New York Times bestseller, “The Mothers,” …
OkayAfrica Picks 100 Black Women Power Players
*OkayAfrica, the premier destination for all things Africa, releases its inaugural “OkayAfrica’s 100 Women” list Monday …
Barack and Michelle Obama Choose Penguin Random House for Record Book Deal
*After a reported bidding war that involved at least four publishers, former President Barack Obama and first lady …
