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Digital Coup: The Conspiracy to Thwart Global Democracy
“Democracy around the globe is facing its greatest threat since World War II,” writes author Darin Johnson, who believes that threat is the widespread system of digit...
Digital Assassins: Surviving Cyberterrorism and a Digital Assassination Attempt
Digital Assassins: Surviving Cyberterrorism and a Digital Assassination Attempt Danielle Spencer The book Digital Assassins documents events experienced after the author ...
From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship
From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship Nona Jones This book outlines digital discipleship principles for building an online community and p...
Bob Johnson: The “Urban Movie Channel” Interview
Robert L. “Bob” Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that owns or holds interests in businesses o...
Rapilates: Body and Mind Conditioning in the Digital Age
Rapilates: Body and Mind Conditioning in the Digital Age Chuck D and Kathy Lopez Legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D has been touring the world for four decades, since his b...
Assessing the State of the Black Digital Press
Troy Johnson is the President of AALBC.com, LLC, whose main property is the website AALBC.com, for which Troy is the founder and webmaster. AALBC.com (The Afric...
Exercise Your Mind With a Good Book – July 29, 2014 eNewsletter
You may receive this eNewsletter directly in your email-box by subscribing. It may also be read on your Kindle ebook reader, or any device by downloading a PDF version....
List of Contributors to Step into a World
The Following is the List of Contributors to This Amazing Volume Toyin Adewale is a native of Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Born in 1969, she has absolutel...
Good Books, Films, Events & Articles – May 2014 eNewsletter
You may receive this eNewsletter directly in your email-box by subscribing or download a PDF version. It may also be read on your Kindle ebook reader. Enjoy our previou...
Russell Simmons - The "Success through Stillness" Interview - March 2014
Rap Mogul Reaps Benefits from Meditation Regimen Photo Credit David Shankbone Master entrepreneur and visionary Russell Simmons has influenced virtually all...
Zetta Brown: Scotland’s Zane Hits Big in Publishing World
The international publishing world is taking notice off Zetta Brown’s red hot L-L Publications with its line of unorthodox commercial books. Based in S...
Complete List of 1,453 Titles Sold in 2006
Complete List of 1,453 Titles Sold in 2006 In 2006 AALBC.com sold 1,453 different titles via the Amazon.com affiliate program. Th...
The Story of West African Music: How it Conquered the World
The Story of West African Music: How it Conquered the World Doye T. Agama This powerful exploration of African music traces its journey from ancient traditions to glo...
2004's List
Making the Best of the World Wide Web or Troy's Top 10 Web Resources (October 2004) by Troy Johnson, Founder AALBC.com The World Wide Web (WWW) continues to b...
On Top Of The World: Until The Bell Chimes
On Top Of The World: Until The Bell Chimes David Lamb Read more about this wonderful new novel. 2016 Best Fiction—Pacific Book Awards. From the award-winning playwrigh...
AALBC’s Newsletter: Bestsellers, Novelist Stacey Abrams, Texas Book Festival Videos & More
Subscribe Forward Dear Troy, I recently introduced a new feature t...
National Book Awards Honors IBPA Members’ Impact
This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of the IBPA Independent magazine, the magazine for members of the Independent Book Publishers Association. ...
September Newsletter: Recommended Reads, the MS Book Festival, and More
Recommended Reads N. K. Jemisin the Only Writer to Win the Best Novel Hugo Award in three Consecutive Years The Hugo Awards are generally considered the highest honors ...
5 Ways to Support Independent Black Voices
The Digital Divide, or the disparity between internet adoption rates between various groups, has been a topic of conversation since the internet became a commercial entit...
Online Magazines
Below you will find a list of many resources available to locate print and electronic publications of all genres. Using the links below you'll find search engi...
3 Must Read Books for Social Media Advocates, Addicts & Sharecroppers
These are three books I recommend we should all read. The strength of the Internet and promise it held to empower individuals has been hobbled considerably. In fa...
Migrated Writers
Migrated Writers 17th Annual Celeb.of Black Writing A Report From The Field More Bios. The Sight of the 360 Event 4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair AA Cultural E...
Who Owns the Future?
“The rise of digital networks led our economy into recession and decimated the middle class. Now, as technology flattens more and more industries—from med...
Rejoice and Shout (2011) - Production Notes
About Rejoice and ShoutThe Information below provided coutesy of Magnolia Pictures [2011] The Music, The Footage and The Message The Power of God The Roots of Gospe...
Journalists Roundtable, Oct. 6, 2015
Photos: by Sharon Farmer/sfphotoworks Our October roundtable changed topics quickly in response to news the previous day of the resignation of George E. Curry, ed...
Talia Whyte
Talia Whyte Talia Whyte has been a freelance journalist since 1998. Prospective clients seeking story assignments, nonfiction ghostwriting, copywriting commissions, story...
Ben-Jochannan, Clarke & Van Sertima's Reading Lists
Dr. Ivan Van Sertima (Jan 26, 1935 – May 25, 2009), Dr. Yosef “Dr. Ben” Ben-Jochannan (Dec 31, 1918 - March 19, 2015), and Dr. John Henrik Clarke (Jan 1, 1915 ...
High and Rising: A Book about de la Soul
High and Rising: A Book about de la Soul Marcus J. Moore A stunning cultural biography of De La Soul, the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and cha...
Chris Gardner - Interview, books, & DVD
Subject of The Pursuit of Happyness Expounds on His Bio-Pic The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Will Smith, Chris Gardner Born February 9, 1954 ...
RZA “The Next Three Days” Interview
Renaissance RZA While best known as the founder, producer, and mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA has built an incredibly diverse and successful career ...
The Business of Being a Writer
The Business of Being a Writer Jane Friedman Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversatio...
W. Paul Coates
W. Paul Coates W. Paul Coates is the founder and director of Black Classic Press, which specializes in republishing obscure and significant works by and about peopl...
Lauren Lacey
Lauren Lacey Lauren Lacey is an indie Romance author and avid reader with an extensive background in Digital Strategy and Operations, having digitally optimized some of t...
AALBC.com eNewsletter – November 30th 2012 – Issue #196
AALBC.com would like to thank all of you for being loyal readers of our eNewsletter. We are proud to have continuously published this eNewsletter for over 15 years --...
Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code
Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code Ruha Benjamin Race After Technology is a brilliant, beautifully argued, engagingly written, and groundbreak...
Pros and Cons of Mainstream and Self-Publishing
There are two basic routes to getting published, mainstream and self-publishing. Mainstream is when one submits one’s work to journals/magazines and publishin...
Best Selling DVD's for 2011
10 Best Selling DVDs on AALBC.com for 2011 This is the first DVD bestseller's list that I've compiled and published. Some of the best selling DVD's were featured in...
Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers: 1840 to the Present
Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers: 1840 to the Present Deborah Willis TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION The acclaimed collection of Black photograp...
New Self-Publishing Literary Award to Promote Diverse Books in Libraries
BCALA; SELF-e partner for new self-publishing literary award to promote diverse books in libraries The Black Caucus of the ALA (BCALA) and BiblioBoard announce the creat...
The Turn Your Passion Into Profit Websites That Sell Manual: A Design Guide & Checklist for Creating an Effortless Income Website
The Turn Your Passion Into Profit Websites That Sell Manual: A Design Guide & Checklist for Creating an Effortless Income Website Walt Goodridge Learn more at http://www....
Literature Libraries
On this page you will find links to literary reference materials. Sources include Project Gutenburg (where the AALBC obtained our copy of Aesops Fables), and sev...
AfroCyberspace
AfroCyberspace Stafford L. Battle and Reynold O. Harris From the authors who brought you The African American Resource Guide to the Internet and Online Services — the f...
Table of Contents
Resources for African American Writers, Authors and ReadersPlaces to Submit WorkPublishersDialogueFYAH.comCopyright InformationPublishing GlossaryOn-line Writers Worksh...
Are Bookstores Relevant?
I recently conducted an on-line survey asking just one question: Are Bookstores Relevant? Over 300 hundred people answered the question. An overwhelming majority,...
Ash Cash
Ash Cash Ash Exantus aka Ash Cash is a banking executive, personal finance expert, motivational speaker, and the author of six books, including three Amazon.com bestselle...
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The Little Book of Quiet: Finding a Mindful Balance (Little Books)
The Little Book of Quiet: Finding a Mindful Balance (Little Books) Tiddy Rowan Some of the most influential people in history have made themselves heard despite their ...
Julie Dash discusses Daughters of the Dust on banresandnoble.com
Moderator: Welcome, Ms. Dash! We are so pleased you can join us this evening! Do you have any opening comments? Julie Dash: I’m glad to be here. I’m alwa...
Tavis Smiley: The State of the Black Union Interview
Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 13, 1964, Tavis Smiley was raised by his mother and step-father in a modest mobile home in ...
Hilarious New Novel From Award-winning Playwright David Lamb
What’s worth fighting for the heart or the wallet? From the Creator of Platanos Y Collard Greens, David Lamb’s Amazing New Novel About the Price of Fame David Lam...
President Jimmy Carter The “NIV Lessons from Life Bible” Interview
President, Peanut Farmer and Sunday School Teacher President Jimmy Carter The “NIV Lessons from Life Bible” Interview with Kam Williams James Earl Carter,...
Running to Fall — Chapters 1 & 2
ONE MARCH 2021 Right around time things started reopening, the late March thaw brought a lifeless girl up to the tail end of the Grayson River, in sight of a younge...
Running to Fall — Chapters 1 & 2
ONE MARCH 2021 Right around time things started reopening, the late March thaw brought a lifeless girl up to the tail end of the Grayson River, in sight of a younge...
What is Wrong with Goodreads and Wikipedia?
...and why are they promoting Zane’s tax liability rather than her literary accomplishments? “The Web is critical not merely to the digital revolution but to our con...
2003's List
Maximizing the Potential of the World Wide Web (September 2003) by Troy Johnson, Founder AALBC.com The Internet is a vast place and contains an amazing va...
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith Nikkolas Smith, a native of Houston, Texas, is an Artivist, picture book author, and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the author/illustrator of The Golden...
Join the Fight for Independence on the Web
This article is intended for writers and other content providers, who are active on social media and have a goal of generating revenue from their content. However, ...
Dancing the Afrofuture: Hula, Hip-Hop, and the Dunham Legacy
I had just recently attended the 2024 International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance in Memphis, Tennessee, and left the conference feeling energized. So, I was...
Prince Icon
Prince Icon Steve Parke A sumptuous and luxuriously produced compilation of photographs of legendary singer-songwriter Prince, with portraits, album covers, photographs o...
Bill Duke
Bill Duke Bill Duke is an Actor, Director and Producer in Hollywood with more than 40 years of experience on screen and behind the camera. Duke is currently [Septemb...
Layla Saad
Layla Saad Layla Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. ...
The Buy-In: A Novel
The Buy-In: A Novel Keela Buford It was a love story… that wasn’t supposed to be a love story. And it started with Instagram. Now, it will end with… You, joinin...
Tavis Smiley Books
Tavis Smiley, syndicated radio and BET talk-show host, is committed to making the world a better place. This is his mission. His first book, Doing What`s Right : How to F...
My Bully, My Aunt, and Her Final Gift
In My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift, writer Harold Phifer openly shares childhood experiences with both boldness and wit. The story begins with the author working ...
Who’s Your A & R?: A Guide to Artist Discovery, Creative Development, and Career Building for Aspiring Musicians and Industry Professionals
Who’s Your A & R?: A Guide to Artist Discovery, Creative Development, and Career Building for Aspiring Musicians and Industry Professionals Omar Grant Behind every supe...
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human Cole Arthur Riley New York Times Bestseller - A collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practice ce...
Who Owns The Future?
Who Owns The Future? Jaron Lanier Jaron Lanier is the father of virtual reality and one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Who Owns the Future? is his visionary re...
All You Need to Know About the Music Business 6th Edition
All You Need to Know About the Music Business 6th Edition Donald S. Passman For fifteen years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarde...
C. Alexandra Allen
C. Alexandra Allen C. Alexandra Allen was born in Mount Vernon, New York and raised in the borough of Queens, New York. In 1992, she began her studies at Spelman Co...
Leslie Esdaile Banks
Leslie Esdaile Banks Leslie Ann Peterson Esdaile Banks (December 11, 1959 - August 2, 2011) Ms Banks has written under the names of Leslie Esdaile Banks (Crime Thrille...
Monique S. Hall
Monique S. Hall Monique S. Hall attended Paine College on a full basketball scholarship. While Paine, Monique hooked up with the wrong crowd and ended up meeting her then...
Object Lesson: On the Influence of Richard Benson
Object Lesson: On the Influence of Richard Benson Dawoud Bey Through engaging testimonials and anecdotes from photographers, curators, printers, and colleagues, Object Le...
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a cultural communications specialist based in the Washington, DC, area. Aiwuyor is the founder of the Nationa...
Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap
Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap National Museum of African American History and Culture The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is a first-of-it’s-kind mu...
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean Nathalie Soussana Winner of the 2020 Children’s Afri...
Poet’s Market 2018: The Most Trusted Guide for Publishing Poetry
Poet’s Market 2018: The Most Trusted Guide for Publishing Poetry Robert Lee Brewer The most trusted guide to publishing poetry! Want to get your poetry published? There...
I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual
I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual Luvvie Ajayi Jones Comedian, activist, and hugely popular culture blogger at AwesomelyLuvvie.com, Luvvie Ajayi, serves up necess...
Turn Your Passion Into Profit: The NEW AND IMPROVED step-by-step guide for turning ANY hobby, talent, or new product idea into a money-making venture!
Turn Your Passion Into Profit: The NEW AND IMPROVED step-by-step guide for turning ANY hobby, talent, or new product idea into a money-making venture! Walt Goodridge “...
The 16th Minute of Fame: An Insider’s Guide for Maintaining Success Beyond 15 Minutes of Fame
The 16th Minute of Fame: An Insider’s Guide for Maintaining Success Beyond 15 Minutes of Fame Darrell Miller In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes...
Zone One: A Novel
A 2012 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominated Book He always wanted to live in New York. His Uncle Lloyd lived downtown on Lafayette, and in the long stretches betwe...
Tip "T.I." Harris - The “Takers” Interview (2010)
On the Q.T. with T.I. Tip "T.I." Harris is one of his generation's most captivating speakers and one of the biggest hip-hop artists of all time. Whether they...
Aliona L. Gibson
Aliona L. Gibson Aliona L. Gibson was always in search of something interesting and creative to pursue, her first book, Nappy, was published by a small Black-owned press ...
Charisse Carney-Nunes
Charisse Carney-Nunes Charisse Carney-Nunes, writer, speaker and literary advocate, is the award-winning author of the children’s books, I AM BARACK OBAMA (2009),...
Esther Iverem
Esther Iverem Esther Iverem is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, producer and curator. Her diverse body of work, which includes a show on Pacifica Radio, four books, t...
Kelly Brown Douglas
Kelly Brown Douglas The Very Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas was named Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at U...
Ivan Van Sertima: My Historical Guide and Mentor
My interest in Black history was launched in earnest about 42+ years ago in 1980 when some Black pro athletes asked me questions about the role ancient Africans played in...
Sparks Fly
Sparks Fly Zakiya N. Jamal A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world...
Liminal Spaces: Migration and Women of the Guyanese Diaspora
Liminal Spaces: Migration and Women of the Guyanese Diaspora Grace Aneiza Ali Down the PDF version of Liminal Spaces, which is made available free of charge by OpenBook P...
Women’s Magazines in Print and New Media
Women’s Magazines in Print and New Media Noliwe Rooks, Victoria Pass, and Ayana Weekley This book contributes to our collective understanding of the significance of rep...
Bubble Kisses [With CD (Audio)]
Bubble Kisses [With CD (Audio)] Vanessa L. Williams From singer, actress, and dancer Vanessa Williams comes a sweet, sparkling story (with a free downloadable song + bonu...
The Boyfriend Project
The Boyfriend Project Farrah Rochon A witty rom-com that explores the "unique joys of strong female friendships and the particular struggles of Black women in the workpla...
The Wonder of Words: A Parent’s Guide for Raising Children Who Read
The Wonder of Words: A Parent’s Guide for Raising Children Who Read Curtis L. Ivery Dr. Ivery provides an insightful and eloquent analysis for making reading a part of ...
President of the Whole Sixth Grade: Girl Code (President Series)
President of the Whole Sixth Grade: Girl Code (President Series) Sherri Winston Go-getter Brianna Justice is back and on assignment with her local newspaper in this third...
Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman Jane Friedman has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in business strategy for authors and publishers. She’s the editor of T...
Jessica McKay
Jessica McKay Jessica MCKay is an educator living in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. While juggling work, family, and self, Jessica has always saved time...
Simon Wood
Simon Wood Simon “Woody” Wood established Sneaker Freaker in 2002 as the first and only international magazine dedicated to footwear. Today, Sneaker Freaker documents...
Cloves Campbell, Jr. The “NNPA Chairman” Interview
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr., is the Publisher of the Arizona Informant, a family owned and operated newspaper that provides an important voice for the Africa...
Charlene Thomas
Charlene Thomas Charlene Thomas was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript that won the National Novel Silver Award from Scholastic Books and went on to minor in creative wr...
The Vanishing Black Male Interview
KW: Do you really think black men are vanishing and becoming extinct? Hisani DuBose (HD): With over one million African American men being incarcerated, ...
Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor
Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor Jake Alexander is an illustrator from the South of England. In 2019 he won both the Macmillan Prize and the Creative Conscience Gold Med...