Lynn Gaines

"Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Author Jabari...

Eunice W. Johnson grew up believing in the beauty and dignity of Black people. As an entrepreneur with a flair for fashion, Mrs. Johnson wanted to use her talents and impeccable taste to serve her community. When she and her husband noticed that magazines often printed stories showing Black people in a negative light, they founded the Johnson Publishing Company -- and Ebony magazine was born. Mrs. Johnson's style column for Ebony called "Fashion...