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Black Classic Press, Inc.

W. Paul Coates founded Black Classic Press in 1978 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The company is one of the oldest independently owned Black publishers in operation in the United States. The company publishes about six titles annually; most are out-of-print historical books that the company brings back into print. The first books published by the company were pamphlets printed on a photocopier that Coates purchased. Along this same vein, Coates established BCP Digital Printing

in 1995 as an affiliated company of Black Classic Press. The printing company, a million dollar business, serves as the printer for the publishing company as well as companies and organizations in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.

07/14/2025

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Longer days and a slower pace make it ideal to finally bring your story to life. Whether it’s a novel, memoir, or guide, use this season to focus, finish, and publish. Don’t wait—start now and have your book in readers’ hands by fall!

04/16/2025

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03/15/2025

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03/10/2025

Hi, Paul Coates here!

Join me on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 6 PM Eastern for a special Zoom event as we celebrate the Centennial of Survey Graphic: Harlem, Mecca of the New Negro.

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A century ago this month, Alain Locke used this groundbreaking publication to introduce The New Negro, and what we now call the Harlem Renaissance, to the world.

To make this celebration even more meaningful, I’ve invited Dr. Jeffrey Stewart, author of The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke, to join me for an engaging discussion about Survey Graphic, the Harlem Renaissance, Alain Locke, The New Negro, and the writers who left a lasting mark on this transformative period. Together, we’ll dive into this era, exploring the impact of these authors and their works, and why they continue to captivate us a century later.

Dr. Stewart has dedicated much of his life to studying Locke and his era. His work on Alain Locke and the New Negro earned him the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the American Book Award.

So, grab a comfortable chair, your favorite beverage, and anything else that helps you get into the celebration mood. We’ll have a long conversation, but I’ll make sure there’s plenty of time for your questions too.

A quick note: this conversation will delve into the mature and sometimes overlooked aspects of the Harlem Renaissance. It may not be suitable for younger audiences without parental guidance and approval.

See you there!

Please share this message with others - this is going to be good!

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.

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03/05/2025

WE'RE HIRING A BALTIMORE-BASED PUBLISHING ASSISTANT!
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME BY MARCH 15, 2025
Job Description
At the direction of the publisher, the publishing assistant helps coordinate several aspects of Black Classic Press operations, including production, order fulfillment/customer service, and inventory management as well as marketing and communications. This is a hands-on publishing position working in production and administration, with limited editorial responsibilities. Initially, the publishing assistant will work 20-30 hours per week with the potential to become a full-time employee. Compensation will be based on skills and experience.
Applicants must live in the Baltimore region.
Core responsibilities include:
• Providing administrative support for the publisher, which may include the following areas: contracts and rights, copyright registration, royalties, permissions, online retail sites, inventory, book production, in-house order system maintenance, proofreading, monitoring sales and inventory; preparing customer orders, and managing digital marketing and sales.
• Assisting with the development of new publications; maintaining production schedules, researching, proofreading, fact-finding, verifying information, addressing queries, filing and updating databases, and communicating with customers via phone, mail, and email.
To be considered, qualified applicants will have:
• A College Degree with a strong background in History or English
• 2 years of administrative/office experience
• An experienced awareness of Black history literature, and culture
• Superior organization skills, is a self-starter, and works well independently and at the direction of others
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Social Media Platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Better than average grammar and math skills
• Knowledge of InDesign and Chicago Manual of Style helpful
• Marketing experience a plus
Interested applicants should send their resume to [email protected]

02/25/2025

WE'RE HIRING A BALTIMORE-BASED PUBLISHING ASSISTANT!
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME BY MARCH 15, 2025

Job Description
At the direction of the publisher, the publishing assistant helps coordinate several aspects of Black Classic Press operations, including production, order fulfillment/customer service, and inventory management as well as marketing and communications. This is a hands-on publishing position working in production and administration, with limited editorial responsibilities. Initially, the publishing assistant will work 20-30 hours per week with the potential to become a full-time employee. Compensation will be based on skills and experience.
Applicants must live in the Baltimore region.
Core responsibilities include:
• Providing administrative support for the publisher, which may include the following areas: contracts and rights, copyright registration, royalties, permissions, online retail sites, inventory, book production, in-house order system maintenance, proofreading, monitoring sales and inventory; preparing customer orders, and managing digital marketing and sales.
• Assisting with the development of new publications; maintaining production schedules, researching, proofreading, fact-finding, verifying information, addressing queries, filing and updating databases, and communicating with customers via phone, mail, and email.
To be considered, qualified applicants will have:
• A College Degree with a strong background in History or English
• 2 years of administrative/office experience
• An experienced awareness of Black history literature, and culture
• Superior organization skills, is a self-starter, and works well independently and at the direction of others
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Social Media Platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Better than average grammar and math skills
• Knowledge of InDesign and Chicago Manual of Style helpful
• Marketing experience a plus
Interested applicants should send their resume to [email protected]

02/24/2025

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02/19/2025

WE'RE HIRING A BALTIMORE-BASED PUBLISHING ASSISTANT!

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME BY FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Job Description

At the direction of the publisher, the publishing assistant helps coordinate several aspects of Black Classic Press operations, including production, order fulfillment/customer service, and inventory management as well as marketing and communications. This is a hands-on publishing position working in production and administration, with limited editorial responsibilities. Initially, the publishing assistant will work 20-30 hours per week with the potential to become a full-time employee. Compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Applicants must live in the Baltimore region.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support for the publisher, which may include the following areas: contracts and rights, copyright registration, royalties, permissions, online retail sites, inventory, book production, in-house order system maintenance, proofreading, monitoring sales and inventory; preparing customer orders, and managing digital marketing and sales.

• Assisting with the development of new publications; maintaining production schedules, researching, proofreading, fact-finding, verifying information, addressing queries, filing and updating databases, and communicating with customers via phone, mail, and email.

To be considered, qualified applicants will have:

• A College Degree with a strong background in History or English

• 2 years of administrative/office experience

• An experienced awareness of Black history literature, and culture

• Superior organization skills, is a self-starter, and works well independently and at the direction of others

• Advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Social Media Platforms

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Better than average grammar and math skills

• Knowledge of InDesign and Chicago Manual of Style helpful

• Marketing experience a plus

Interested applicants should send their resume to [email protected]

Address

Baltimore, MD

Telephone

+14102426954

Website

http://www.blackclassicbooks.com/

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Black Classic Press is one of the oldest independently owned Black publishers in the United States. The company publishes about six to ten titles annually. Most are historical books dealing with all aspects of the African American, and African Diasporic experience and have been out-of-print for years. We take on as our special mission to bring those books back in to print and make them available to a new generations of readers. The company began publishing in 1978. Its first books were small pamphlets, printed on a desktop offset printer that founder, W. Paul Coates, purchased for $300.00 and set up in his basement. In 1995, Coates established BCP Digital Printing as an affiliated company of Black Classic Press. BCP Digital prints all books for Black Classic Press and provides print services for other publishers, non-profit and for profit businesses and organizations. Twenty-four years after its founding, BCP Digital Printing is distinguished as the first and only full-service African American owned book printing company in the U.S.