Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Writers have always had the ability to shift paradigms, ...

The world of literature is a rich tapestry woven with diverse voices and perspectives, and the contributions of female authors are undeniably among its most vibrant and enduring threads. Throughout ...

As long as there have been fantasy authors, there have been black fantasy authors. Yet, there is a depressingly large subset of so-called fans of the genre who seem okay with the ideas of orcs and ...

We all know the best book recommendations come from that literary friend, the one who knows every buzzy new release, as well as gems from under-the-radar writers. WBEZ asked seven Chicago-area authors ...