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As usual, death will always bring family back together. And with death, there are almost always secrets. Anika and Ebony find themselves on a journey that takes them from mourning to discovering that it’s “their time” with an ensemble of family and friends: a loving, sweet Geechee grandma, frenemies, and a not-so-endearing family. From Ravenwood’s own King of Rap and his wifey the Mouth of the South to a love that will never die, Bloodstone’s Jinx will have you questioning your own existence.

Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection. In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances. From award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne comes a poignant collection of interconnected prose, poems, and lists about the humanity and resilience of New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Black Girl Magic continues and deepens the work of the first BreakBeat Poets anthology by focusing on some of the most exciting Black women writing today. This anthology breaks up the myth of hip-hop as a boys’ club and asserts the truth that the cypher is a feminine form.

A novel-in-verse about a young girl coming-of-age and stepping out of the shadow of her former best friend. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Nikki Grimes. With gritty and heartbreaking honesty, Mahogany L. Browne delivers a novel-in-verse about broken promises, fast rumors, and when growing up means growing apart from your best friend.

When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known. Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened - and that it was her fault.

Self-love is the best love you can ever have and sometimes we struggle with learning how and when to put ourselves first in life. No one is going to love you better than you ever will, I had to learn this for myself. Breaking my back for people who wouldn’t dare bend for me, because I simply did not know the value that I had. I honestly truly did not really begin to love all of me until two years after I have written this book. I can see the change in who I was and who I am becoming, and it is more than beautiful. I respect myself, my time, and my heart now more than ever, and I can feel ...

From Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence comes this unflinching collection that intricately mines the experience of being a Black woman in America. A highly anticipated volume from critically acclaimed poet Mahogany L. Browne, Chrome Valley is at once a luminous hymn and a battle cry. Spanning the course of her own life as well as embodying centuries of virulent history, this collection pays solemn tribute to the women who came before her.

Keiko Reed finds what she never expected to in the arms of Jerrold Brothers, a Daddy Dom and the Alpha/President of Wolf's House MC. Keiko is a beautiful human woman who stumbles into Jerrold while running away from her abusive werewolf husband, Charlie B of the Cerberus MC. Jerrold immediately feels protective of the frightened woman in the woods near his cabin. He takes her under his protection and believes she may be the baby girl submissive he had almost given up searching for.

In the small town of Ravenbrook, nestled beneath the shadow of towering trees, a haunting secret lurked in the darkness. Every year, on the night of the Harvest Moon, a chilling ritual unfolded, and a terrified soul would vanish without a trace, leaving the town's residents to shudder with fear and disbelief. Amidst this enigmatic atmosphere, a young woman named Emily found herself haunted by a recurring nightmare, a dark figure shrouded in mystery, slowly approaching her in the moonlit woods. Unbeknownst to the townsfolk, Emily carried a burden far beyond their imagination. Plagued by ...

This practical guide for retail-analytics beginners reveals how to leverage big data to improve the way that your retail operations function. The Little Book on Big Data provides explanations of big data tools as well as an awareness of implementation opportunities. Case studies and real-world examples show how to effectively use this powerful technology to help create effective, long-term improvements and increase profitability.

Hidden deep within West Africa is a tribe of lion shape-shifters. Lance Harrold, a geologist from Austin, Texas, getting separated from his research team in the plains, ends up deep in the Sehki pride's territory. A lioness spots him, and sensing something familiar about him, she saves him from another lioness. The last thing he remembers is that the lioness that saved him had blue eyes. When he wakes up hours later in a hospital in Freetown, he sees those same blue eyes staring back at him, only they belong to the beautiful Dr. Leonessa Kamara.

The self-love journey is not only about how you care for yourself but also about the times that you did not, the reality of what it takes to get to the point of true self love.

A Cup Of Family Tea will is a different read, guaranteed one of your best personal reads, they always say what happens in the house stays in the house, but today I will speak, and show you that life's obstacles did not stop my continuing story. I had to deal with a lot at home majority of my childhood. My house was not a home, it was simply where I lived, I always manage to keep a great head on my shoulders, and it had to be nothing but God. My story is meant to encourage, anyone who is going through a tough time in their lives or has gone through it. Hard times may last for a long time, a ...

A safe space where people come to vent about their breakup. Say the things that you wish you had said, have support and someone to listen to. This is a judge free zone that helps others who may be in similar situations. Talking about it helps you reclaim your VOICE!

🎙️ Rooted Will, Rising Advocate Podcast | Where Advocacy Meets ActionBlack women’s health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. Rooted Will, Rising Advocate is a podcast dedicated to empowering, educating, and advocating for Black women’s well-being. Hosted by Mahogany, this show dives into the health disparities, systemic barriers, and real-life experiences that impact our community while providing actionable steps to reclaim our health, wellness, and self-advocacy. From maternal health to chronic disease, mental wellness to self-care, we’re having the necessary ...

Sizzle and Chill poetry sessions. Let's vibe together.

A comedy podcast for those of us who need a break in the day and could really go for nothing more than bologna and cheese on some white bread. New episodes every Monday and Friday!

Shelby’s the last woman who should’ve said, “I do.” But she did, with all intentions of still living the life of a single woman. She’s convinced that her secrets will stay her own, and that love and sex are two things that have nothing to do with each other. Reo loves his wife Shelby, but is growing tired of the marriage he deems stale. The woman he wanted to start a family with has other ambitions, and giving birth is not one of them.

Mahogany Momology is an on-line dialog pertaining to the concerns and carefree parenting of black motherhood.

The People R People Podcast: Life Lessons Learned in Real-Time. This podcast takes a look at people and how they move in life and the workplace. This podcast aims to inspire, motivate, and encourage you to navigate the workplace as an existing or future leader who can learn from and laugh at life's lessons. In 2022, we will focus on tips and tricks for those becoming people leaders for the first time in their careers. Folks often underestimate the demands of this role, and in this series, we will share a few secrets to help you get started.