But anyone who reads these types of books knows they could seriously use a spark of Black Girl Magic, especially since African witchcraft and voodoo are at the root of many of the stories.

In this episode of Everything Evanston, The Daily talks to The Black Girl Magic Book Club, a program that’s teaching students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to embrace their identities ...

When “Black Magic” first appeared in 1909, Marjorie Bowen was 24. At that time the young Englishwoman had already brought out five books, including “The Viper of Milan,” “The Glen O ...

More: USA TODAY's monthly book club is part of our commitment to help you find the good stuff on crowded shelves. Matthews is more than a literal example of Black Girl Magic. She is strength ...