In “Prospero’s Daughter” and other novels, she explored the legacy of colonialism in her native Trinidad and the struggle for ...

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The morning after the election, the historian discussed some books that shed light on the precedents for our fractured ...

The Center for Black Literature and Culture (CBLC) at the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) announced new programming for ...

Carter's political and cultural impact will be studied in a new college course coming to Yale University next year.

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The honorary doctorates could celebrate key contributions to space exploration, Black history and NBC News and C-Span.

With Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling the Senate, an increase in book bans is a serious threat.