It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes ...

One of the most famous African American writers to emerge in the 20th century, Angelou was a poet, playwright, and great orator. WSJ's Lee Hawkins reflects on her life and legacy.

In her 70s, Barton returned to nursing to care for soldiers in the Spanish-American War. In the opinion of W.E. Burghardt Du Bois, most African Americans ... to the world of literature, Zitkala ...