The Ebony & Ink Collective

05/16/2026

We call folks in at the EIC, never out. That don't mean come over here with funky behavior.

05/16/2026

The Ebony & Ink Collective keeps returning to memoirs and autobiographies because there is something powerful about witnessing people survive, heal, reinvent themselves, and still choose joy in the face of trauma, racism, grief, and impossible odds. These stories remind us that understanding others helps us better understand ourselves — and that self-actualization is often an act of courage.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Now why was my hat like that🤣🤣

05/15/2026

Honey this was scandalous! 10 out of 10, everybody needs to read about Dorris Steele.

05/03/2026

BABY I WAS PI**ED AWF FROM BEGINNING TO END, BUT THIS WAS A GREAT READ!

I, Medusa is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant retelling that balances accessibility with depth.

What begins as a seemingly straightforward story gradually reveals a much darker emotional landscape. The portrayal of Medusa’s upbringing—marked by neglect, lack of education, and emotional abandonment—serves as a powerful critique of how young people are often left unprotected and uninformed. Her parents’ treatment of her is especially difficult to sit with, not only because of its cruelty, but because it reflects a reality that is all too common. The narrative thoughtfully exposes how naivety, shaped by systemic and familial failure, can leave individuals dangerously susceptible to exploitation.

04/18/2026

I, Medusa is irritating me so badly. Read this book if you need a reason to not keep information from your daughters.

Just left this baby uninformed, naive and vulnerable.

04/12/2026

Memphis book lovers, this one’s for you!! 📚🖤

The Memphis Public Library’s annual Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale is back—and you already know we’ll be there browsing for our next favorite reads 👀✨

🗓 April 24–26
📍 Benjamin L. Hooks Library

From hidden gems to must-reads, this is the perfect chance to grow your collection without breaking the bank. Don’t miss it!