Carry the Word: A Bibliography of Black LGBTQ Books is a seminal reference work, featuring over 600 titles by and about black Same-Gender-Loving (SGL) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer-identified (LGBTQ) writers and culture, as well as interviews and articles about black SGL authors. Compiled by Steven G. Fullwood, Reginald Harris and Lisa C. Moore; introduction by Reginald Harris.

A must-have for booksellers, librarians, academics, community-based organizations, book clubs and readers interested in black LGBTQ books and authors, all proceeds from sales of Carry the Word will benefit Fire & Ink, Incorporated, supporter and advocate for SGL writers of African descent. Carry the Word is co-published with Vintage Entity Press.