Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a book club that has transformed into an online community and literary festival, all celebrating voices that otherwise might not be heard. She talks with Jeffrey Brown about her original...

Today, Clint Smith will teach you about the legendary writer Toni Morrison. Morrison is best known for her novels which chronicle the experiences of Black Americans throughout history. She was the first Black American Woman to win a...

Two tiny handprints stamped into a cake. A mirror that shatters without warning. A trail of cracker crumbs strewn along the floor. Everyone at 124 Bluestone Road knows their home is haunted— but there's no mystery about the spirit...

Toni Morrison (born Chloe Anthony Wofford), was born on the 18th February 1931. She was an American novelist, editor, and educator whose novels focused on the experience of Black Americans, particularly emphasizing Black women's...

In this week’s cultural review, we focus on Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, despite being previously imprisoned and censored for his art.

OlaRonke Akinmowo launched the library in 2015 with a mission to showcase “the brilliant creativity and diversity of black women writers.” (Scripps News)

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw a professor of history of art at the University of Pennsylvania describes novelist Toni Morrison as one of the most important American writers of the last century (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison were amongst speakers at a tribute to Maya Angelou, the author, poet and stage performer who died earlier this year.

The event held...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison were among the speakers Friday (12 SEPT. 2014) at a tribute to Maya Angelou, the author, poet and stage performer who died earlier this...

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison were amongst the speakers at a tribute to Maya Angelou, the author, poet and stage...

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison were among the speakers at a tribute in New York to Maya Angelou, the author, poet and stage performer who died earlier this...

Authors Maya Angelou and E. L. Doctorow received lifetime achievement awards Wednesday night (20NOV2013) at the 2013 National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner.

Angelou, 85, is the author of "I Know Why...

Authors Maya Angelou rand E. L. Doctorow received lifetime achievement awards Wednesday night at the 2013 National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner.

Angelou, 85, is the author of "I Know Why the Caged...

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison were among the speakers at a tribute in New York to Maya Angelou, the author, poet and stage performer who died earlier this...

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2. Nobel literature prize judge Peter Englund speaking to rep
orter
3. Mid
of statue
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Peter Englund, Nobel literatu
re prize...

1. Close of sleeve of Chinua Achebe's book "There Was a Country" with late author's photo on it

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hoto
3. Close of wo
man's face
4. Mid of Chinua Achebe's book "Things Fall Apart" i
n...

Obama honors Medal of Freedom recipients

President Barack honored a diverse group of political and cultural icons, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, author Toni Morrison and rock legend Bob...

READERS REACT TO DEATH OF TONI MORRISON

President Barack Obama on Tuesday honored a diverse group of political and cultural icons, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, astronaut John Glenn and rock legend Bob Dylan, with the Medal of Freedom at...

Cannes. May 11, 2005

1. Members of the jury walking to camera (l-r, Nandita Das, Sylvie Testud, Salma Hayek, Javier Ba
rdem)
2. Mid shot Jury members, Agnes Varda and Beno
it Jacquot
3. Mid shot jury...

Sketching impressive contributions to society in intensely personal terms, US President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Freedom to more than a dozen political and cultural greats on Tuesday, including music icon Bob...

Readers and writers at Strand Book Store in New York City were saddened to hear of the death of Toni Morrison and remembered her as a literary giant who challenged them to look at the world in new ways.

Readers and writers at Strand Book Store in New York City were saddened to hear of the death of Toni Morrison and remembered her as a literary giant who challenged them to look at the world in new ways.

Time Magazine anniversary / New York / 3rd March - ENT 3

Time Magazine Honours the century's G
reats
TIME Magazine Tuesday celebrated "Leadership in the 20th Century" at Radio City Music Hall. The event marked 75 years to the...