Vanessa Miller is a USA Today bestselling author whose writings have centered on themes of redemption featuring strong Black women in pivotal moments of history. Vanessa’s book, The American Queen, won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. Her latest gem is The Filling Station, a gripping work about three courageous women who realize it will take their hearts, their minds, their friendship, and their education to make a mark on the world […]

Samuel P. Golden made history as the first Ombudsman of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, meaning he was responsible for making sure the federal banking system operated within the confines of rules and regulations–a vital occupation. Impressively, he ascended to this prominent government position as a Black man from a segregated town in rural Texas. In his deeply personal memoir, A Golden Legacy: Family, Faith and a Life of Purpose, he shares intimate details of his journey that has […]