Africa First

Otis, Willie, and Hibernia are three children with a lot in common: they've all lost a loved one, they each have secret dreams, and they won't stop fighting for what they want. And they're also a lot like their hero, famed boxer Joe Louis. Throughout this moving novel, their lives gradually converge to form friendship, family, and love. Their trials and triumphs echo those of Joe Louis, as he fights to become the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion.

She’s forbidden. Too young, too pure, and not mine. I’ll break all the rules to be with her. She belongs to me, even if she doesn't know it yet. He’s taboo. Too old, too experienced, and my stepfather. I’ll cross every line to be with him. He's not mine and never will be. It’s not about the danger of what's forbidden, it’s about the pleasure we get from it. All consequences be damned.

In this second volume of the Sgt. Smith World War II trilogy, we find First Squad on the hot and rocky island of Sicily as the Allies plan to take and hold the island in order to better control shipping in the Mediterranean and as a jumping off point for the invasion of Italy. The First Infantry Division, having been bloodied in the fierce fighting in the hills and desert country of Tunisia, has learned a few hard lessons. After receiving some devastating setbacks in the Kasserine Pass from Rommel’s Africa Corps, the First Division stood their ground at El Guettar and came back to beat ...

Experience the power of Long Walk Up, a deeply moving, inspirational tale of a young African orphan's extraordinary journey from poverty and despair to becoming Africa's first female president. This powerful story is a celebration of triumph, resilience, and the unshakable belief in one's destiny. If you loved The Alchemist, The Color Purple, The Prophet, and The Audacity of Hope, you'll be captivated by Long Walk Up. Set against the backdrop of Liberia's historic moment- its first woman president being sworn in - Long Walk Up unfolds the inspiring fictional life of a young East African ...

Our True Mahogany Series features stories compiled with the African American woman in mind, but that will also appeal to women of all cultures interested in an intimate and often sensual account of the female experience. Women facing temptation, suffering heartbreak, finding their first true love or romance at long last are just a few of the fascinating themes of these collections. How do you know when you're falling in love? There's that warm, tingly feeling when you see him, the flying sparks, the sweaty palms and butterflies in your stomach to let you know it's true love. Relive the ...

~Blaze~ At one time in life, I killed to protect my country. I had medals to prove my bravery and was dubbed a hero. After being shot, I was given an honorable discharge. Nightmares still plague me from time to time, the Navy Seals had been my life. Now I’m a firefighter saving lives for the Tennessee Fire Department. My job was all I had until Sheena. Now I not only fight blazing fires, but I also fight the blazing flames of passion ever since Sheena walked into my life. All I can think of is making her mine. She has suffered loss, and so have I. She needs me, and I need her too. She can...

In part one, 'First Contact', we discover what happened to art in the great Age of Discovery, when civilisations encountered each other for the first time. Although undoubtedly a period of conquest and destruction, it was also one of mutual curiosity, global trade and the exchange of ideas.

Ayanna was so unlucky in love that she moved across the world to start over. She swore off relationships until she met Kai. Although Kai’s music career was booming, her love life was disastrous. After meeting Ayanna, she believed lady luck was finally on her side until Ayanna was presented with a life-changing opportunity Kai is forced to choose between love and opportunity.

Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn’t think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong. On the Line is a captivating true story about manifesting your dreams.

In high school, Mariah Matthews thought Peter McRoy was perfect. He was funny, had great hair, and was an amazing kisser. After the two agreed to go to the prom together, Mariah believed that she was ready to take the next step with the man she loved. Little did she know that the same man she loved would dump her unexpectantly days before their romantic date. Embarrassed and upset, Mariah vows to never return to the rural North Carolina town, until she is brought back to the town ten years later to find a different man than the one that broke her heart. In this unpredicted reunion, she ...

Seventeen-year-old Odessa has a heavy burden placed upon her. As her father grows sicker each day, she must take on increasing responsibilities. With her mother's mysterious disappearance, it is up to Odessa to care for her younger sister and ailing father at the same time. However, he soon takes a turn for the worse, and Odessa learns she has little time to find a cure.

Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical. And as a young adult, she fights against the injustice she sees around her, against women and Black people. Soon she is running for state assembly...and winning in a landslide. Three years later, she is on the campaign trail again, as the first Black woman to run for Congress.

When Autumn Stiles lands the advertising job of her dreams, she feels it's the happiest day of her life. She doesn't count on the tall, handsome, dreamy-eyed Stuart Tanner doing his best to get her to quit. When Tanner learns that he has a new socialite employee at the advertising agency where he works, he is determined to get rid of her. She is obviously just trying out for a hard-working job that she thinks is glamorous. But soon the heat sizzles between them and he determines he will never give in to his desires.

Sixteen-year-old Nikki Desmond is the product of too many, too much, and too little. Too many boarding schools, too much money, and too little discipline. After being expelled from a fourth prestigious New York boarding school, her mother sends her to Los Angeles to live with her father.In the screenplays for the fabulous first season of this teen sitcom, Nikki adjusts to life on the west coast while her father works towards correcting her surly, racist, and rude behavior with a combination of tough love, humor, and life lessons.

This first volume in the Sgt. Smith World War II Trilogy follows a squad of First Infantry Division soldiers to the rugged Tunisian desert of North Africa in their first experience of war. As members of the "Big Red One," the most famous division in the American Army, they do battle with the most famous units in the German Army; Rommel's Africa Corps, as well as the 10th and 21st Panzer Divisions. Although this three-part series is told in novel format, it is a true story, based on documented accounts as well as stories my father told me. This is a vivid and unvarnished odyssey into the ...

The First 60 Years: The History of Afro-American Musical Theater and Entertainment chronicles the contributions made by Black Americans to the entertainment industry in America from 1871 through 1930. This book describes, among other subjects, the types of traveling circuses performers worked on and the types of material performed there. This book also chronicles the history and the beginnings of Black Vaudeville in America, the creation of the blues, and the beginnings of Black theatrical entrepreneurship that took place in America during its most racist times.

Without giving anything away...it is very easy to fall in love with the main character, Mr. G. He is the epitome of achievement at the highest level, a role model to those who may doubt the color of their skin, the true hope of paying it forward, and the near-perfect man that all women deserve in their lives.

"African Footprints American Soil" follows the transformative tale of a young boy, Salim, who relocates from the vibrant landscapes of Africa to the bustling streets of New York City. The narrative unfolds over two years, capturing Salim's challenging yet enlightening journey of adjusting to the fast-paced city life. As Salim finally settles into his new surroundings, he observes a quiet boy named Alex, isolated and seemingly struggling with the same sense of displacement that once burdened him.

At first glance, Princess Mariama lives a charmed life at the imperial palace in Timbuktu with servants catering for her every need. But deep within the palace walls, a terrible trial takes place for the princess’s hand in marriage. Ninety-nine suitors have died and the princess is determined to end the carnage before another life is lost.

Sharron Carpenter is nervous as tonight is her first date with Brad Williams, a handsome single parent she met on a dating app. The two have already had several video calls, through their online dates, but tonight is the first date at a restaurant. Do sparks fly between the two, or does the date end on a sour note? The First Date is an interracial BWWM clean romance. This short story is around 3,400 words.