"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge...

“Feminism, at root and in its most positive sense, is simply political and economic power for women. Feminism is an integral part of our...

As we embark on the second month of Black History Celebrations, we acknowledge the Father of Black History - Dr. Carter G. Woodson....

“We must come to see that the roots of racism are very deep in our country, and there must be something positive and massive in order to...

Hip Hop is History by Questlove I Did A New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free by Tabitha Brown Letters From Prison by Martin Sostre Love and...

“ The value of knowledge is to use it. It is not humanly possible that a person can retain all knowledge of the world, but if a person...

"There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them." -Ray Bradbury Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Toni...

"Do not be arrogant with your knowledge.  Consult and converse with the ignorant and the wise, for the limits of art are not reached.  No...

In honor of Women's History Month, we are reminded of a section of a poem by Haki D. Madhubuti titled "Black Women Have Been Our Answers,...

In February we honor Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, It was Dr. Woodson who started the celebration of Negro History...

As 2023 comes to a close, we pause a moment to reflect on 40+ years of Black Bookselling in Buffalo, New York. Our start in the 1970's...

Author,Toni Morrison said, " If you find a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." And so,...

In remembrance of Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) who was born on May 19, 1925 and was assassinated on February 21, 1965. Ossie...

"In order to avoid lack or poverty of purpose in our gift-giving, we agreed that Kwanzaa gifts must always include two items a) a book...

September 2022 is the 42nd Annual Celebration of "September Is Black Reading Month." The Committee for this celebration was founded in...

We believe that reading and studying is food for the mind, but the body also requires nurishment. In light of recent atrocities in our...

"The knowledge of prior accomplishments establishes a link with the past which lays a foundation for the future. Everything is rooted in...

We are in the third month of Black History. Continue to read and study so that you are ready to present for February 2023. " We know...

All of the books listed you can purchase in-store at Zawadi Books Marcus Garvey said, "Up you mighty race, you can accomplish what you...

2022 is the beginning of a new year and another chance to pursue your goals. Let one of your goals be a commitment to read - one more...