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Black Agenda Report's radio program, hosted by Margaret Kimberley, aired a segment featuring labor organizer Chris Smalls discussing his book 'When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class'. Smalls rose to prominence leading the Amazon Labor Union. The episode frames his organizing experience within broader debates on working-class politics and activism in the United States.

Publishers Weekly features an interview with scholar and writer Ashon Thomas Crawley, whose new work explores Black disappearance, mourning and the spiritual dimensions of loss. Crawley, known for writings on Black performance and pneumatology, discusses grief, the cataloging of those who vanish, and how faith and community respond to absence. The conversation highlights themes resonating with current debates on racial injustice and memory.

Travel Tuesday, the post-Thanksgiving deals day that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday, falls on December 1, 2026. Airlines, hotels and booking sites typically release discounted fares and package offers that day, and shoppers are already searching for the exact date so they can plan holiday-season travel purchases and compare offers across carriers and booking platforms.

Mathew Bowyer, a former illegal bookmaker, spoke at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas about Nevada's Black Book, the list of people excluded from casinos, and the future of sports betting. He drew on his own experience running an illegal gambling operation to discuss how the industry is changing as legal sports wagering expands across the United States.

A new picture book titled 'Black Cat Island' draws on Maryland folklore for its story. Announced via Publishers Weekly's 'First Look' feature, the book brings a local Chesapeake-area legend to young readers. Details about the author, illustrator, and release date have not yet been shared in the coverage.

Black Book Market Research has announced an expansion of its 2027 mid-revenue cycle survey categories, moving beyond coding to cover a broader set of healthcare revenue management areas. The announcement comes ahead of the AHIMA26 conference, where industry professionals gather to discuss health information management. The move signals growing attention to the full mid-revenue cycle as healthcare organisations look for more comprehensive vendor and performance evaluations.

A newly released book examines the personal ties and shared artistry between singer and civil rights figure Nina Simone and poet Langston Hughes. It traces how the two Black American artists influenced each other's work and legacies. The publication is drawing attention from readers interested in Black cultural history and the intersections of music and literature.

Author Deesha Philyaw has released her debut novel, 'The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman,' which addresses issues within the Black church. The book examines the experiences of women in church leadership and community life, and Philyaw is discussing these themes in interviews as the novel draws attention from readers and commentators.

A woman from Isle of Palms, South Carolina, who survived the killing known as the Black Swan Murder, is now sharing her experience publicly through her new book, 'Ghost Girl.' The story recounts her survival and its aftermath, drawing renewed attention to the case and her journey of recovery.

A black bear walked up to a man who was reading a book in Aspen, Colorado, sniffing him before moving on. The unusual close encounter was captured on camera and shared by CBS News, drawing attention for the man's remarkably calm reaction as the bear checked him out without any aggression.

Little Black Book, the creative advertising publication, has released a Radio LBB feature focused on video games. The instalment gathers industry voices and curated picks around gaming, reflecting the medium's growing pull on the advertising and creative world as brands court gamers and games increasingly shape popular culture and commercial storytelling.

Director Bugsy Steel has given an interview to Little Black Book (LBB) discussing what she calls the politics of directing. In the piece she examines the power dynamics, decision-making hierarchies and interpersonal negotiation involved on set. The feature is drawing attention within the advertising and film production community, where questions of authorship and on-set power remain closely debated.

America's Black Holocaust Museum is running a book club session on "We Charge Genocide", the 1951 petition accusing the United States of genocide against Black Americans. The selection invites readers to revisit the historic document drafted by civil rights figures and its continuing relevance to conversations about racial injustice and accountability in the United States.

Author J. Tom Morgan is holding a book signing for his book 'A Rainy Night in Georgia'. The event was noted by the student publication The Red & Black, which covers the University of Georgia area, suggesting the signing took place in or near Athens, Georgia. Further details about the venue, date or the book's contents were not provided.

A new biography, 'A Glorious Fate: The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw,' arrives in bookstores today. Shaw, the Union officer who led the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the Civil War's first Black regiments, and died at Fort Wagner in 1863, remains a prominent figure in Civil War memory. The book traces his life and the legacy of his leadership and sacrifice.

Supreme Music has published an interview with composer Jonas Lay on industry publication Little Black Book, under the heading 'And What About Music?'. The piece appears to be part of a series of conversations with music makers in advertising, though the available details about what Lay discussed are limited to the headline.

An entertainment law partner has published a book examining how Black artists' intellectual property rights have historically been exploited in the entertainment industry. The work explores cases where Black creators lost control and compensation for their music, art and innovations. The book is drawing attention in legal and entertainment circles for its account of systemic inequities in copyright and ownership.