Literacy
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019
‘Young People’s Literature’ Ambassador: Jason Reynolds

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds has been appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress.
by NewsOne Staff
01.28.20
NFL Player Jarvis Jenkins Youth Reading Event The International Hair Studios Harlem
Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read

Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
African descent boy in school library reading book.
DC Fifth-Graders Start Book Club For Black Boys

A group of students at Truesdell Education Campus in Northwest Washington started a book club for Black boys.
by NewsOne Staff
01.28.18
African descent little girl in school library reading book.
Teen Entrepreneur Promotes Reading Among Black Youth

17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.
by NewsOne Staff
01.06.18
Black girl laying on bed using digital tablet
How To Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Retaining a year’s worth of learning during the summer break is a challenge, especially for children in low-income families.
by Nigel Roberts
06.22.17
Book Shelves
New Book Club For Black Boys

An African-American boy launches a book club featuring literature with positive Black characters.
by Nigel Roberts
06.19.19
Grandparents sitting on sofa with two grandchildren, reading
Black Kids Need To See Themselves In Books

Literacy advocates press for more books with diverse characters.
03.13.17
Library of Congress Swear In
New Library Chief Promotes Tech In Black Community

The first African-American and woman becomes Library of Congress' new chief executive. She's widely praised for promoting technology at libraries…
09.17.16
Libraries are a great place for creative minds
President Obama To Nominate Carla D. Hayden Librarian…

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress. If confirmed…
02.24.16
Libraries are a great place for creative minds
When Will We Stop Allowing ‘Good Intentions’ To…

'A Fine Dessert' is the latest children's book to be praised for its "good intentions" while dropping the ball on…
11.04.15
Dr. Suess
“Take Home A High Grade N*gger For Your…

This is a level of racism that just doesn’t even make sense… pic.twitter.com/Qy76Kiemlp — Yours In Negritude (@MeWeFree) May 27,…
05.30.15
NewsOne Minute: NYPD’s Top Black Official Quits On…

Philip Banks III, the top uniformed official in the New York City Police Department, has resigned as chief of department on the eve…
10.31.14
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