On-Line Newsletters by Troy Johnson

The following on-line newsletters (listed in no particular order) are an extremely valuable and informative resource to anyone with an interest in African-American literature and culture. Some of these newsletters have been around for a while others are relatively new. AALBC.com subscribes to them all. Why so many on the same subject? Well each one has their own twists and strengths, and they complement each other very well. Enjoy!

Newsletter Name / Source	Where to Subscribe
AALBC.com Newsletter "The African American Literature Book Club's goal is to increase everyone's knowledge of the richness of African American Literature, satisfy your on-line book buying needs and serve as a resource for aspiring authors and professional writers." (you are reading an AALBC.com web page now).	Sign Up Here
R.A.W. Sistaz The Reading and Writing SISTAZ (R.A.W. SISTAZ) Online Book Club was founded by Tee C. Royal in September 2000 and focuses on reading, writing, and discussing books primarily by African American Authors. RAWSISTAZ has numerous literary newsletters, so please check them out and sign up for those that interest you.	Fill out form: http://www.therawreviewers.com/newsletters.htm
African American Online Writers Guild "...the web site of the first nonprofit 501(c)(3) literary arts association to utilize the power of the online medium to educate, inform, support and empower aspiring and published African American writers. Within Blackwriters.org dwells the largest community of Black writers on the Internet -- writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, technical documentation, corporate communications, public relations and marketing materials, news articles, columns, essays, lyrics and others. The African American Online Writers Guild is dedicated to providing information, news, resources and support to Black writers while promoting the Internet as a tool for research and fellowship among the cultural writing community."	Sign Up Here
African American Authors on Tour A site which features a lot of information on African-American authors, their books, tours dates and more.	Sign Up Here/
BlackLiterature.Com "BlackLiterature.Com is your home on the world wide web for books by, for and about African Americans. What's your favorite genre? Mystery, Science Fiction, History, Romance, Biography, or Horror? No matter your preference, BlackLiterature.com has something for you.	Sign Up Here
The BAIP Newsletter Black Americans In Publishing, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization which supports the advancement of black professionals and aspirants in all areas of the publishing industry, through career networking, mentorship and education outreach. These goals are realized through regular meetings, special programs and publications dedicated to support, enable and encourage our membership. Newsletter Membership is open to anyone seeking advancement in any aspect of the Publishing Industry. We encourage each member to further enrich their experience in Black Americans in Publishing, Inc.	Send an Email Here
THE ART OF RAP WEEKLY Is the Intelligent and mature, but not too serious, alternative to mainstream hip-hop reviews. Every week four hip-hop experts get together and debate the finer (and not so fine) point of a recent release. "Our reviews are as long as hell, but they are probably the most honest, accurate, and funny hip-hop reviews you will ever read."	AOR@THEGRID.NET Send an email and as to subscribe
Mosaic Updates "Mosaic Literary Magazine, created December 1997, is a quarterly publications dedicated to covering all aspects of African American and Hispanic literature. In less than two years Mosaic has become one of the leading literary magazines. [They] are one of only two literary magazines to be featured on Amazon.com."	Sign Up Here
WritersandPoets "A website designed to promote published authors and poets."	Send and email to: Subscribe@writersandpoets.com
The Global African Community: History Notes by Runoko Rashidi "Runoko Rashidi is an historian, writer and public lecturer with a pronounced interest in the African foundations of humanity and civilizations and the presence and current conditions of Black people throughout the Global African Community. He is particularly drawn to the African presence in India, Australia and the islands of the Pacific."	http://www.egroups.com/list/historynotes/
CyberDrum "...a listserv of Black writers and diverse supporters of literature." Moderated by Kalamu ya Salaam, Cyberdrum allows you, the "Cyberdrummer", to share ideas, thoughts, information, reports on events, call for submissions and more on-line. Truly unique!	To join CyberDrum Visit http://www.topica.com/lists/e-drum
"wordofmouth" by BlackWordsonline.com wordofmouth: a BlackWords e-letter (about books. poetry. theatre. arts.) Established in 1995, BlackWords, Inc., is a Washington, DC Metropolitan-based Independent Publisher and Producer of fine Black Literature. Founded by Kwame Alexander, the primary mission of the house is to provide publishing and promotion opportunities for a new generation of Talented Black Literary Artists.	send an email with subject: SUBSCRIBE to: kwame_alexander@hotmail.com
The Book Lover's Haven Want to learn more about the wonderful world of books? Subscribe to this newsletter. You'll find information on Contests, writing conferences, book fairs, bestseller lists, Paying writing related job openings, Poetry, Book Reviews, Feature interviews, information on Web sites for readers and writer, Online College/University writing courses and more.	Fill out form: http://www.chistell.com/newsletter_request.htm