The works of these writers span multiple genres, from historical fiction to memoirs to sci-fi. You know what they say: Write what you know. That’s probably why so many Black authors center their ...

Black writers are often called on for “diversity ... What’s even more discouraging is that those who share my background aren’t always committed to pushing for greater diversity.

Thus, a Black woman science fiction — or fantasy — writer might be the most prescient writers of these genres. The field has long been run by mostly white men: the J.R.R. Tolkiens, Philip K.

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” head writer Tony Oliver admitted ... Audri Dubois, a 5th-degree black belt with a diverse ethnic background that included Hispanic and Asian roots, was cast ...

It was produced by a team of Black writers. They covered stories of success, struggle, art, politics, family, culture, education, sports, media, policing, racism and history. The stories are now ...

Even though there’s been Black representation, Black writers and actors have often had to push to be more than sidekicks, according to soap writer Shannon Peace. “You see the faces ...

Johnson Ph.D, a psychologist, writer and scholar of film ... For a character with Georgiana’s background, whose mother was an enslaved Black woman and whose father was the slave owner, I wanted ...

Reisdents can learn how to publish their own books, use technology to bolster a literary career and more at a free conference in Carson geared toward Black writers of all ages. The Black Writers ...

The exhibit will also feature a selection of books and merchandise from Octavia’s Bookshelf, named after Octavia Butler, a prominent Black writer of the area. The California African American ...