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Black Diaries' Bookstore
Black Diaries' Bookstore
Welcome to our Black Diaries bookstore. We believe it is our duty to keep the narratives of the Black diaspora alive through storytelling. With that in mind, we share narratives by promoting children's literacy and book publications. Thank you for your support.
Schedule A Book Reading or Programed Event
Schedule A Book Reading or Programed Event
If you work with K-5 grade students and would like to schedule a book reading or a programmed event, we would LOVE to connect with you! Please email us at [email protected] and a staff person will follow up on your inquiry.
This is the diary of Yusef Salaam, one of five individuals wrongfully convicted of beating and raping a Central Park jogger in 1989, known as the "Central Park Fiver" or "Exonerated Five".
Discovering X: An Evening with Ilyasah Shabazz
Discovering X: An Evening with Ilyasah Shabazz
Black Diaries and Eta "The Jewel" Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha presents "Discover X: An Evening with Ilyasah Shabazz", daughter of Malcolm X held at Columbia University.
Black Children Matter
Black Children Matter
Now more than ever, children need to see positive images of themselves. This is why Black Diaries is initiating a fundraising effort to support our diverse emerging writers of color who seek to publish children's book that share the beauty of being a Black child.
How We're Helping
How We're Helping
Black Diaries provides a space for people of color to share their personal narratives for the purpose of community building. This is accomplished through: social media commentaries, town hall meetings and community organizing projects.
Join the Community
Join the Community
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Help Us Grow
Help Us Grow
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Our Trusted Partners
Our Trusted Partners
