The best Black audiobook narrators to listen to right now
From veteran narrators to celebrity performers, here are just a few of today’s outstanding Black voice artists with a gift for bringing life to the audiobooks they narrate.
The birth of "Quite the Contrary"
Debut memoirist and Audible editor Yvonne Durant goes behind the scenes of how the true story of her great love and pioneering career came to life as an Audible Original.
Angela Harrelson on How Her Nephew George Floyd's Murder Ignited a Movement
When the video came out, millions of Americans were positioned "to see something most of them had never seen before: a modern-day lynching."
Lessons from a Romance Author: You Don't Have to be Perfect to Find Love
Alexandria House, writer of listener favorites such as "Temper Me" and "Let Me Love You," reminds us through her characters that everyone is imperfect, and everyone is deserving of love. Listen in as she discusses Black love, writing for audio, and her decision to set her Romey University series at an HBCU.
“South to America” journeys to the heart of the nation
Professor, scholar, and author Imani Perry highlights the submerged connections every American has to the largest region of the United States: the South.
"Maejor Frequency" Dissects the Healing Power of Good Vibes
In his Audible Original podcast, music producer Maejor consults with the experts to decode our deep connection to rhythm and the healing benefits of sound.
65+ of the Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Honor His Legacy
To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and American icon, we've collected some of his most memorable and impactful words.
Upping the Stakes on 'Jane Eyre' in 'Within These Wicked Walls'
Debut author Lauren Blackwood is all about the fiery chemistry between her main characters in her Ethiopian-inspired retelling of the classic novel.
Challenging racial bias in true crime stories
In cases involving Black and Brown victims, the reporting of true crime is its own kind of injustice.
Talking Mental Health with Dr. Jess
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Clemons spent years answering Instagram's questions about mental health. Now her Audible Original, ‘Be Well,’ acts as a resource and a guide for anyone looking for answers.
How a Newark Native Made His Tech Startup Dreams Come True
Anthony Frasier, CEO of ABF Creative, details his experiences and lessons learned from being an entrepreneur in residence for Newark Venture Partners, and how hard work and dedication are still opening doors for him today.
'Word is Born' Proves that Music is in Our DNA
Grammy winning hip-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Audible Original debut breaks down the main components of songwriting and performing while paying homage to cultures with strong musical impact.