A short list of book titles selected as finalists in the Boston Museum of African American History Stone Book Awards program are here. American Black history is under attack. These books represent the Museum’s core belief that understanding the history of African Americans is integral to understanding our collective American history, says MAAH. In her video, GBH News reporter Paris Alston takes us inside the covers. Press Play

BOOKS BY LOCAL AUTHORS

“URBAN WORKERS” author Eddie Neal was born in Boston in the 1970’s. What did he see? A lucrative career path plotted to make him a hero, or would city life fail him? And the outcome is, he made it! Neal earned a bachelor’s degree at Boston University. His book begins a day after New Year’s Eve. Wait, I thought he said it was sci-fi genre material when he called to introduce the book. I haven’t read it yet. To treat our readers — Mr. Neal will appear Live on Black Boston ZOOM to meet folks interested in discussing his book’s journey to publication. Make sure you are on our mailing list for the Zoom link. The date will be announced. Pull up “URBAN WORKERS” pages.

Kim McLarin

The GBH “Basic Black series” TV personality / Emerson College professor and author Kim McLarin worked the James Baldwin universe into her new book about her childhood, her path to self-realization, and her times and troubles at Exeter Academy where she was schooled at a young age before working at the New York Times as a journalist. The book “Another Country,” is the 14th in a series. Go to BookShop.org to buy it.

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 The poet Wallace Johnson featuring “20/20 DIVISION“.

About the Author

Mr. Johnson was raised in Massachusetts on the North Shore and earned a B.S. in Psychology and a Masters in Criminal Justice. He is a a coach, mentor, and a retired Law Enforcement Professional.
[ Book page on Amazon ] — ” This is a collection that encapsulates the Black American experience throughout life and current times. It has been receiving local praise but I would like to spread the word even further.” Mr. Johnson says “People don’t have to fit a stereotype to express themselves as writers. All it takes is a willingness to listen to the world around you and a desire to convey what is happening in your mind into these things we call words. I have been writing poetry and lyrics since college. I write to release the angels and the demons that affect and afflict my being.”  

Books about Slavery in Boston

BlackBoston.com’s bookshelf of books about slavery in Early Boston is on our Black Tours website. You;ll find over 10 Black History and New Egland tours there. If you are interested in part time work as a tour guide narrator we offer the training and market tour bookings, Learn more at

Black Boston Community History Books

“Black Boston” is a part of the city inside zip codes 02119,02120,02121,02126. A predominant number of Black and brown people live there. Its definition was assigned by James Jennings when the Urban League published the 2011 State of Black Boston report. What is the economic impact of the Black Boston community? Boston’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was $400 billion annually when the city applied for the Amazon HQ2 award. Google for today’s figure. So if Blacks are 50% of Boston’s population, then do Black people add $200 billion annually to Boston’s GDP? Well, no we don’t! It is far less than that. Boston’s financial, hospitality and medical sectors combined with its technology and education stakeholder output are generating the big bucks.

“Boston’s Banner Years:1965-2015: A Saga of Black Success”

Melvin B. Miller, publisher of Boston’s oldest African-American owned newspaper operating today wrote a book about BLACK BOSTON. The book “Boston’s Banner Years:1965-2015: A Saga of Black Success” is a collection of pages in which well-qualified reporters share researched accounts of black achievement in Boston, creating a record for future generations of black community success.. says the book description text.

Black Radical:
The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter, by author Kerri K. Greenidge, Tufts University professor and an expert on 17th century Boston African American history, is considered the first major biography of Trotter in half a century. William Monroe Trotter edited the Boston-based black weekly newspaper “The Guardian” during the first thirty years of the 1900s. Trotter was born in 1872 and grew up in Boston’s Hyde Park. A UMASS Boston research institute for the study of African American culture and life has been named after him. Trotter and W.E.B. Du Bois co-founded the short-lived Niagara Movement. It lead to establishing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, aka The NAACP. The book received an outstanding review in the New York Times newspaper. formats: Hardcover, Kindle, Audio CD | View Inside the Book

historical non-fiction | read inside the book The book “BLACK SOFTWARE: The Internet and Racial Justice, from the AfroNet to Black Lives Matter,” authored by Charlton McIlwain, professor of Media, Culture, and Communication and Vice Provost at New York University; was published by Oxford University Press (2001.) Re-visit our BlackSoftware.com to BlackBostonr.com Roxbury and Cambridge startup journey in the book.. Spread the word of the first-hand accounts of early Pan-African Internet pioneers with young folk. This BLACK HISTORY book is available in the Boston Public Library, the New York Library system and in book seller catalogs worldwide.

Notes reflecting points the Oxford editor misstated: In the book, BlackBoston.com’s webmaster was quoted saying “his IBM Customer Engineer job training class lab partner was a “nut.” Sorry Fran. The correct word is “Nun.” Fran is a nun from Framingham. In my training class she placed among the Top 3 trainees although she had no prior computer repair experience. Where it says Murrell was director of Campaign-to-elect Mel King. No I wasn’t. I served as a volunteer grunt data cruncher and portable computer gear contributor.

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Family Books 

Adventures of Quentin, by Crystal Gaillard

“The Adventure of Quentin” book series follows the life of Quentin a kid that has an overactive imagination. Quentin’s interactions with his family and friends always seem to take an interesting turn as his mind works overtime. From his Grandfather with disabilities being a super hero to a trip to the zoo with his dad transporting him to Africa, Quentin keeps a young reader on their toes. All while teaching the importance of family and friends.

Crystal is a black author that has decided to come out with a series of books that not only showcase black families but also deal with their life experiences through her son’s imagination. Her book is designed for parents of children ages 2-10 years old and sheds a light on how children understand, process and learn to interact with others who are different from them. Contact the author
https://www.adventuresofquentin.com/.

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ROXBURY READERS
Black book readings

Enjoy books for adults, kids, teens, and seniors at events organized by Roxbury Readers. The events will have national best-selling authors, local authors, and a number of activities.  To contact Roxbury book readers at the Dudley Square Branch Library send an email to dudleybranchinfo@gmail.com Twitter: @RoxburyReaders

Bookstores

Barnes and Noble is one of the largest big box retail book stores in Boston and New England. The company was recently purchased for $600 Million. The deal ensures the chain won’t be going out of business anytime soon. Barnes has closed hundreds of underperforming bookstores across the country in an effort to stem costs.

Independent local bookstores

JUST BOOK-ISH bookstore and cafe – Dorchester, MA.
https://www.justbook-ish.com
The hottest LITERARY GATHERING SPACE FOR CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN FIELDS CORNER

Frugal Bookstore in Nubian Square on Dudley Block has the largest selection of Black Book authors we’ve seen in the Boston area. Frugals also has a massive kids book section and an abundance of toys, adult books and apparel for sale.

Papercuts J.P. is the go-to indie bookstore in Jamaica Plain for authors and readers. You’ll find local self- published items on the shelves.

Shoutout to More than Words, the non-profit book store and event space at 
242 East Berkeley St in the South End. The store employs young adults age 16-24 who are dealing with life adjustment challenges.

New England Mobile Book Fair moved to Newton. It has been around for years. It has a huge selection of books. The store is a popular stop for educators and the general public. You will find it in Newton Upper Falls, Ma. (617) 964-7440.

Bookstores

• Barnes and Noble Shops at Prudential had the Black Software book in stock. Thank you.
  FRUGAL Books is a Black-owned bookstore in Nubian Square
  Just Bookish operates a bookstore, cafe, public speaker series and more in Dorchester
  
• Harvard Books on Massachusetts Ave in Harvard Square., rebranded new concept bookstore in Cambridge. They opened a new concept book store,
  
• Brookline Booksmith – had the Black Software book in stock. Thank you Brookline Booksmith.
• The Harvard Coop book store is in the center of Harvard Square in Cambridge.
• We miss JamaicaWay Books & Gifts and Nubian Notion AA newspapers and paperbacks. Remember?

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