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  • J. Cole’s Introduction – The Come Up

    Jermaine Cole, known as J. Cole, is a hip hop artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and co-founder of the label Dreamville. His debut mixtape, “The Come Up,” released in 2007, showcases his storytelling and technical rap skills. The album highlights themes of ambition, education, and motivation, particularly for young Black men.

  • Lakas and the Manilatown Fish by Anthony D. Robles

    A young boy named Lakas discovers that a fish from his dreams might be real—leading him on a lively, magical chase through San Francisco’s Manilatown.

  • L&BH Network Will Visit the Institute For Collaborative Education

    Listen & Be Heard Network will be there as a participating mentor, but also, as part of our final project, we will be covering the event, and publishing it on the website.

  • More About Interning for L&BH Network

    Listen & Be Heard offers an insightful and technical breakdown of the podcast experience through its intern program. It offers an amazing opportunity to learn the ins and outs of podcasting, advertising the podcast, and managing a webpage for the podcast.

  • My Personal Experience as a Listen & Be Heard Network Intern

    Micah Franklin shares his enriching internship experience at L&BH, which exceeded his expectations.

  • Tony Robles Talks To Authors At Hickory Literary Festival 2026

    Tony Robles interviews authors Marlo Scheitler, Maeve Fox, Jojo Berret, and Jason Parker about their impactful works. Scheitler explores themes of diversity and empowerment in her poetry, while Fox’s book reflects on personal transformation. Berret’s “Joetry” connects activism and love, and Parker shares real-life experiences as a pioneering prosecutor.

  • In The Absence Of Belief – by Joel Beverly

    In “In the Absence of Belief,” entrepreneur Joel Beverly and partner Fern journey from East Kentucky to various global locations, unraveling myths surrounding success and identity. This memoir-travelogue invites readers to embrace authenticity and presence, promoting a deeper understanding of belonging and personal freedom beyond conventional ideologies.

  • A Practical Guide to Sigbin Keeping: A Cozy Fantasy on the Island of Fire, Siquijor By Mitos Suson

    In “Siquijor,” Leklek Rosal returns to her enchanted island, discovering her childhood imaginary friend is real and she possesses hidden powers. With her grandmother and friends, she uncovers ancient magic while confronting dark forces. This tale intertwines Filipino folklore with themes of identity, heritage, and embracing one’s destiny.

  • Mitos Suson- Author

    Mitos Suson, an acclaimed author, blends personal reflection and historical insight in her works such as A Doorbell, A Dictator, A Dad and Shards of Time: A Memoir. A Fellow of the Silliman National Writers Workshop, she co-authored the cozy fantasy novel ‘A Practical Guide to Sigbin Keeping,’ celebrated for its emotional depth.

  • A Doorbell, A Dictator, A Dad By Mitos Suson

    In the 1960s and 70s Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippine Islands with the closed fist of a dictator. Families lived in fear, dissenters, political rivals and trouble makers were tossed into Manila’s Fort Bonifacio Prison to face an uncertain fate. This is the memoir of one such family, torn apart and scattered asunder when Marcos’s…

  • Literature and Public Lands Celebration in Flatrock, NC

    Tony Robles speaks to Joel about his book, In The Absence Of Belief at the Literature & Public Lands Celebration in Flatrock North Carolina. The event took place April 18th 12-4pm, it celebrated the local authors, artists, and public lands bringing in people from all over the country for an experience to meet their favorite…

  • Black Heaven – by Kim McMillon

    Black Heaven is a visionary theatrical experiment set in a celestial salon where Black artists, thinkers, and ancestors gather across time.

  • Love Is Infinite – A Book Review

    In “Eat, Pray, Love,” Elizabeth Gilbert explores the complexities of human emotions and choices. Despite a seemingly perfect life, she felt unfulfilled until she sought self-discovery through spirituality. The memoir illustrates her journey across eating, praying, and loving, emphasizing the importance of self-love and personal transformation.

  • Celebrate We Gullah Geechee – by Yvette R. Murray, illustrated by Tonya Engel

    With rhythm and repetition to engage children, five narrators take turns highlighting what they notice in their world, each focusing on one of the five senses. We are there with them:A girl sees a “haint blue door at Grandma’s house / Rocking chairs waiting on the porch.” On special days, we hear the marching band…

  • Soup For The Storm – Tony Robles

    “This collection is based on my experiences and observations as someone who witnessed Hurricane Helene and its impact on the community—particularly my mobile home community in Hendersonville,”

  • Waialua Recovery

    Waialua, a small farming community, is facing unprecedented flooding, severely damaging homes and forcing evacuations. Despite this disaster, community response has been strong, with many volunteers assisting in cleanup efforts. Concerns over contaminated water supply hinder recovery, with urgent needs for cleaning tools highlighted as residents grapple with emotional impacts and losses.

  • PhilippineGenreStories.com – Filipino Arts

    Philippine Genre Stories includes a plethora of Filippino authors in a wide range of genres, giving those who are interested a large pallet to explore.

  • Sisters Across Oceans Edited By Karla Brundage

    The idea for this collection, Sisters Across Oceans, was inspired by the much needed conversation between influential Black women across the diaspora.

  • Blood Lies Race Traitor By Karla Brundage

    Karla Brundage’s Blood Lies: Race Trait(or) is about race. It is about the history of race, about imposed racial definitions like mulatto and quadroon.

  • Memoir Of A Race Traitor By Mab Segrest

    Memoir of a Race Traitor became a classic text of white antiracist practice. Juxtaposing childhood memories with contemporary events, Segrest described her journey

  • Our Spirits Carry Our Voices Edited By Karla Brundage

    “Our Spirits Carry Our Voices is a remarkable work: a travelogue in poetry, charting a journey that is spiritual as well as geographic. The linked poems are intensely personal, yet filled with historical and political resonance.

  • The Society Of Spectacle – Guy Debord

    Guy Debord’s 1967 critiques consumer capitalism and modern media, asserting that social life is dominated by representations, or “the spectacle.”

  • Anarchism And The Black Evolution

    The Listen and Be Heard Hour features episode s4e8 on February 26th, 2026, discussing “Anarchism and the Black Revolution,” a pivotal 1979 work by Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin. This text connects Black radicalism to anarchist theory, examining issues of race, class, and liberation from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

  • Dr Kim McMillon – Author, Producer, And Playwright

    Dr. Kim McMillon, a producer and playwright, has multiple notable works including the anthology Some Other Blues and Black Fire—This Time. She created the one-woman show Confessions of a Thespian and directed Voyages, both showcased at various theaters. Additionally, her essay “Ancestor as Refugee” was published in the SAGE Encyclopedia of Refugee Studies.

  • Mikey Cullen – Author, Poet, Actor, and Musician

    Mikey Cullen, a dynamic Dublin-based poet and multidisciplinary artist, blends his talent as a teacher, actor, filmmaker, and lyricist to create compelling poetry that resonates personally and universally. Known for his emotionally charged performances, Mikey’s work has been featured in various anthologies and publications, and he has performed at major Irish festivals. He actively participates…

  • Meredith Leigh – Author, Consultant, Educator, Non-Profit Professional

    Meredith Leigh, with over 20 years in sustainability and food systems, has owned farms, a restaurant, and engaged in diverse consulting. An award-winning author of “The Ethical Meat Handbook” and “Pure Charcuterie,” she is transitioning back to the nonprofit sector while pursuing fiction writing in Asheville, North Carolina.

  • Black Lantern Books & The Legacy Library

    The Legacy Library and Black Lantern Books is an effort to preserve the life long collections of texts that Kwazi Nkrumah started collecting in the 1950’s. Near the end of his life, Kwazi wanted to make his collection an accessible resource for future generations of  organizers seeking to expand their knowledge and  skills while working…

  • Cipriano Belser – Co-Founder Black Lantern Books and The Legacy Library

    Cipriano Belser is a low wage worker, turned Organizer, turned co-operative owner. Born and raised in the Bay Area, he has resided in Los Angeles for the last 15 years. In his time in LA he went from working retail jobs to becoming a labor organizer, which led him to want to use his organizing…

  • Micah Franklin Johnson – Artist, Producer, Athlete

    Micah Franklin Johnson, an artist, athlete, and podcast producer from Brooklyn, embraces evolution in his creative journey. Raised in Harlem, he engages with the Summer Youth Program and finds inspiration in his explorations of Chinatown and Brooklyn, aspiring to impact the creative landscape despite his youth.

  • Bless The Blood: A Cancer Memoir

    “Bless the Blood” is a young adult memoir combining poetry and essays that reflects the author’s journey with leukemia. It challenges misconceptions about cancer and the healthcare system, while addressing intergenerational trauma. The work explores themes of violence, resilience, and systemic failures, highlighting personal and societal impacts.

  • Phys Fest NYC

    PhysFestNYC, launched in January 2024, celebrates physical theater through performances and workshops. Born from grassroots funding, it aims to support under-resourced artists in NYC. The inaugural festival featured 143 artists across 10 days, hosting 7 events daily. It stands as a unique platform for collaboration and visibility in the U.S.

  • Malleus Maleficarum – Sprenger / Kramer

    Early Christian authorities initially dismissed witchcraft as a delusion, though belief in demons and exorcism created a framework that later justified harsher responses. In the late fifteenth century, Heinrich Kramer authored Malleus Maleficarum after failing to secure convictions and facing criticism from church officials, using the text to legitimize aggressive witch-hunting and reinforce gendered suspicions…

  • Laura Lengnick – Soil Scientist, Author, Award Winning Researcher

    Laura Lengnick, a renowned soil scientist, has three decades of experience in sustainability in U.S. agriculture. She has received national recognition for her work, including a USDA Honor Award. As the founder of Cultivating Resilience, she collaborates on climate resilience projects and authored the influential book, Resilient Agriculture.

  • Saumya Choudhury – Poet, Organizer

    Saumya Choudhury, an Indian poet and cultural organizer, founded Delhi Poetry Slam in 2013, promoting performance poetry in India. After transitioning to digital platforms, she created Poem Pajama and engaged with Santhali tribal communities. Recognized internationally, she hosts writing retreats and teaches poetry, supporting emerging writers and exploring themes of identity and loss.