Fifteen years ago, Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel became a best seller, but was also heavily criticized for its portrayal of Black characters. Now, she has written second novel, “The Calamity Club.” ...

The Help is more than a period drama — it’s an empowering movie that tells the women who were told to be quiet to speak up. Tate Taylor directed this 2011 film, an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s ...