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Found 60 matching records for “$10 Raffle: Win a Deluxe Signed Edition of President Obama’s A Promised Land”.
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Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama

by Gwen Richardson

Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama Gwen Richardson Article As Senator Barack Obama wrapped up the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, Senator Hillary Clinton and h...

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President Obama: More Than Meets the Eyes

by Vanessa Davis Griggs

President Obama: More Than Meets the Eyes Vanessa Davis Griggs Article At the end of the day, can you look yourself in the mirror and be okay with the person who looks back at you? Can yo...

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I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period!

by Troy Johnson

I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period! Troy Johnson Article He is Black and that is all I care about period.I don't give a crap if he has funny colored lips, a white mother, and African Father.I don't...

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Obama Rises, Old Guard Civil Rights Leaders Scowl

by William Jelani Cobb

Obama Rises, Old Guard Civil Rights Leaders Scowl William Jelani Cobb Article President Elect, Barack Obama, D-Ill. Speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memori...

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Barack Obama at Harlem's Apollo Theater, November 29th 2007

by Troy Johnson

Barack Obama at Harlem's Apollo Theater, November 29th 2007 Troy Johnson Article Barack Obama http://aalbc.com/authors/barack_obama.htm Barack Obama hosted a fund raiser at Harlem's "World ...

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Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks!

by Troy Johnson

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks! Troy Johnson Article Actually, I believe the exact opposite, strongly. I used the provocative title to draw attention to this blog post.  My hope is that y...

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We, As a People, Will Get to the Promised Land!

by Martin Luther King, Jr.

We, As a People, Will Get to the Promised Land! Martin Luther King, Jr. Article Dr. King’s last sermon was delivered April 3, 1968, at the Church of God in Christ Headquarters, Memphis, Tennes...

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The Kevin M. Weeks Story: Never Say Die; Be Optimistic

by Kevin M. Weeks

The Kevin M. Weeks Story: Never Say Die; Be Optimistic Kevin M. Weeks Article   The Kevin M. Weeks Story: Never Say Die; Be Optimistic  ’Never Say Die; Be Optimis...

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September Newsletter: Recommended Reads, the MS Book Festival, and More

by Troy Johnson

September Newsletter: Recommended Reads, the MS Book Festival, and More Troy Johnson Article Recommended Reads N. K. Jemisin the Only Writer to Win the Best Novel Hugo Award in three Consecutive Yea...

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Come On, Jesse: Don’t Hate The Playa, Hate The Game!

by Anthony Asadullah Samad

Come On, Jesse: Don’t Hate The Playa, Hate The Game! Anthony Asadullah Samad Article Jesse Jackson, Sr.’s “;live mike” comments about Barack Obama reminds us that there&r...

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What Was The Last Book You Read? The Celebrity Edition

by Troy Johnson

What Was The Last Book You Read? The Celebrity Edition Troy Johnson Article Over the years we've published hundreds of interviews with celebrities.  Each one is usually asked, what is now know as the...

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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review

by Troy Johnson

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review Troy Johnson Article "Of Thee I Sing is basically a baker’s dozen of brief biographies of important figures in American hist...

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State of the Black Union 2008

by Kam Williams

State of the Black Union 2008 Kam Williams Article Obama’s Conspicuous Absence Overshadows Annual Gathering State of the Black Union 2008 by Kam Williams Senator Barack Obama...

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Rare Classic Footage Resurfaces of Miles Davis from the Fifties

by Kam Williams

Rare Classic Footage Resurfaces of Miles Davis from the Fifties Kam Williams Article Rare Classic Footage Resurfaces of Miles Davis from the Fifties The Sound of Mil...

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An Author You Should Know (Married Couples Edition)

by Troy Johnson

An Author You Should Know (Married Couples Edition) Troy Johnson Article “An Author You Should Know” is a regular feature of AALBC.com where we promote noteworthy authors on our homepage, blog (see r...

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Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks

by Troy Johnson

Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks Troy Johnson Article OK y'all this is big. Cheryl Woodruff, founder and former associate publisher of One World, Random House’s ...

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April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More

by Troy Johnson

April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More Troy Johnson Article Bestselling Books March/April 2018 Fiction: The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo was the best...

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Black Writers Dominate the 2017 Pulitzer Prizes

by Troy Johnson

Black Writers Dominate the 2017 Pulitzer Prizes Troy Johnson Article Back in January of this year, I took the time to try to figure out how many Black writers have won Pulitzer Prizes in the six ...

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Authors & Publishers: Can't earn Amazon affiliate commissions? You can still benefit!

by Troy Johnson

Authors & Publishers: Can't earn Amazon affiliate commissions? You can still benefit! Troy Johnson Article Authors in the following states; Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, R...

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Dwayne Alexander Smith on Winning the 2015 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work—Debut Author

by Dwayne Alexander Smith

Dwayne Alexander Smith on Winning the 2015 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work—Debut Author Dwayne Alexander Smith Article When I reached the podium, after the applause had faded, the fir...

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She is Global, an Artist, a Movement—Malaika Adero is “Global I Aam”

by Patrick A. Howell

She is Global, an Artist, a Movement—Malaika Adero is “Global I Aam” Patrick A. Howell Article

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The Cartel series is back...and more deadly than ever.

by Troy Johnson

The Cartel series is back...and more deadly than ever. Troy Johnson Article Ashley & JaQuavis are New York Times bestselling authors of over 30 novels. They are the youngest Black writers to ...

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Please Donate to the Literary Freedom Project

by Troy Johnson

Please Donate to the Literary Freedom Project Troy Johnson Article The Literary Freedom Project (LFP) and Mosaic magazine are fighting to keep immersive reading, literary arts, expository writing...

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Guestbook

by Troy Johnson

Guestbook Troy Johnson Article Guestbook Thank you for visiting our pages. If you haven't signed the guestbook yet, please sign my guest book. Back to My Home Page

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Sign Up as an Amazon.com Affiliate

by Troy Johnson

Sign Up as an Amazon.com Affiliate Troy Johnson Article Sign Up as an Amazon.com Affiliate   Authors whenever you supply an URL or post a link to Amazon, for other to buy your book wh...

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Notes on “Quotes” from An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones

Notes on “Quotes” from An American Marriage Tayari Jones Article “But home isn’t where you land; home is where you launch. You can’t pick your home any more than you can choose your...

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40 Best-Selling African-American Books — Summer 2015

by Troy Johnson

40 Best-Selling African-American Books — Summer 2015 Troy Johnson Article In Era of Political and Social Discontent, Titles with Political Slant Gain Traction on Summer 2015 Edition of the Power L...

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Power List Best-Selling Books • Spring 2015

by Troy Johnson

Power List Best-Selling Books • Spring 2015 Troy Johnson Article Multi-Title Authors Find Success on Spring 2015 Edition of the Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books May 22, 2015 ...

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Top 40 Books Read by African Americans

by Troy Johnson

Top 40 Books Read by African Americans Troy Johnson Article Power List Best-Selling Books • Winter 2015 NAACP Image Award Literary Nominees Well Represented on Winter Edition of the Power List of ...

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March 1, 2017 Newsletter — Book Award Announcements, New Books, and More

by Troy Johnson

March 1, 2017 Newsletter — Book Award Announcements, New Books, and More Troy Johnson Article New Books Coming Out March 2017 Helene Cooper tells the amazing of story Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader o...

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Black Americans in Publishing

by Troy Johnson

Black Americans in Publishing Troy Johnson Article This orgaization is no longer active. Information provided here is for archival purposes. Black Americans in Publishing, Inc P.O. Box 6275 FDR S...

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In Remembrance of Dr. Walter Rodney, Martyred on June 13, 1980

by James McIntosh

In Remembrance of Dr. Walter Rodney, Martyred on June 13, 1980 James McIntosh Article This talk was delivered by Dr. McIntosh at John Henrik Clarke House on June 7, 2015 Today our topic is Walt...

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March 26th 2013 – eNewsletter Highlights

by Troy Johnson

March 26th 2013 – eNewsletter Highlights Troy Johnson Article Read Our Complete eNewsletter AALBC.com mourns the passing of Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe (November 16, 1930 — March ...

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In Defense of Ashley Judd

by Kevin Powell

In Defense of Ashley Judd Kevin Powell Article Ashley Judd is a very courageous woman. I am not referring to her work as a global ambassador for YouthAids, or her efforts to end poverty and sexual...

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African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate

by Jamie Walker

African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate Jamie Walker Article African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate by Jamie Walker Washington, DC&...

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July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back!

by Troy Johnson

July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back! Troy Johnson Article “Spalding’s MFA in Writing alums don’t just win awards, they make a difference with...

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Blue Nile Press Presents: Raisins in Milk by David Covin

by Troy Johnson

Blue Nile Press Presents: Raisins in Milk by David Covin Troy Johnson Article In 1977, when Toni Morrison was an editor for Random House, she read an early version of Raisins in Milk. In a letter she...

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Donald Trump is a Negger

by AALBC Staff Writer

Donald Trump is a Negger AALBC Staff Writer Article It’s not a typo. Donald Trump used a pick-up artist’s strategy to win the presidency. For those of you who don’t know much abo...

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September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More

by Troy Johnson

September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More Troy Johnson Article July/August 2016 Bestselling Books Titles on Go On Girl! Book Club's reading list are prominent on our best...

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My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists

by Troy Johnson

My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists Troy Johnson Article I covered this year's National Book Foundation's National Book Awards Finalists Reading for AALBC.com. The readin...

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Kimani Press

by Troy Johnson

Kimani Press Troy Johnson Article This Summer Sizzles With the Launch Of Kimani Romance�! Bestselling Authors Pen Sophisticated and Sexy Novels for the World's Only African-American Roman...

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Gone to Where the Bong Trees Grow

by L. E. Rainey

Gone to Where the Bong Trees Grow L. E. Rainey Article The next time you pick up a picture book written by a contemporary children’s author flip through the pages. Take a few minutes to...

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Dear Verdel

by Ina Yalof

Dear Verdel Ina Yalof Article Dear Verdel, It has been decades since you kept house for my family, but I still think of you every so often. Perhaps now more so than ever, as the Black Lives Ma...

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Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home

by Rhonda McKnight

Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home Rhonda McKnight Article Download the Book Club Kit Dear Reader, I am delighted you choose The Thing About Home for your book discussion. In the story you&rsq...

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AALBC.com Workshops for Writers

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com Workshops for Writers Troy Johnson Article   Self-Publishing Workshop Saturday, December 6th 2008 - Harlem, New York Postponed until March 2009 Co-sponsored with ...

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Bestsellers Lists, Authors, New Books & More - June 2015

by Troy Johnson

Bestsellers Lists, Authors, New Books & More - June 2015 Troy Johnson Article Read Our eNewsletter Archives Subscribe to Receive Highlights of Our eNewsletter and More on Your Kindle ...

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Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books - Fall 2014

by Troy Johnson

Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books - Fall 2014 Troy Johnson Article Strong Sales Shown Among Hardcover Non-Fiction Titles in Fall Edition of the Power List of Best-Selling African-...

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Book Reviewing, African-American Style

by Wanda Coleman

Book Reviewing, African-American Style Wanda Coleman Article This article appeared in the September 16, 2002 edition of The Nation On April 14 [2002], my review of Maya Angelou’s A Song Flu...

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U.B. & U.S.

by Troy Johnson

U.B. & U.S. Troy Johnson Article "BLACK AMERICA'S MOST RELIABLE, PRINTER, PUBLISHER AND DISTRIBUTOR" 912 West Pembroke Avenue Hampton, Virginia 23669 (757) 723-2696 First United Brother, H...

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The Mantle Proudly Publishes Authors From “Shithole Countries”

by Troy Johnson

The Mantle Proudly Publishes Authors From “Shithole Countries” Troy Johnson Article Short stories from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Botswana, and Malawi: Gambit: Newer African Writing The only ant...

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Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America

by Michael Eric Dyson

Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America Michael Eric Dyson Article Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White AmericaBeloved, the deed has been done. We have—since that ’we’ mu...

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36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards

by Troy Johnson

36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards Troy Johnson Article November 11, 2015 Update: A complete list of National Book Award Honorees, of African descent, is now available. The mi...

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Troy's Really Cool African Adventure

by Troy Johnson

Troy's Really Cool African Adventure Troy Johnson Article Kenya http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=133389&id=620627049&l=acae84f3a9 Ghana http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1320...

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38th NAACP Image Awards (2007)

by Kam Williams

38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) Kam Williams Article Image Awards Upstaged by Resignation of NAACP President 38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) by Kam Williams     &nb...

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African Amer. Images

by Troy Johnson

African Amer. Images Troy Johnson Article http://www.africanamericanimages.com/ African American Images 1909 W 95th Street Chicago IL. 60643 1-800-552-1991 fax 773-445-9844 President, D...

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Benita Dale

by Troy Johnson

Benita Dale Troy Johnson Article   President of The Alliance for Cultural Enrichment, Inc. and Founder and Publisher of DIALOGUE BENITA R. DALE ace-dialogue@erols.com Ms. Dale fulfilled her...

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Black Orchid Lit. Agency

by Troy Johnson

Black Orchid Lit. Agency Troy Johnson Article Black Orchid Literary Agency http://www.flashtech.net/bola/ 820 Lamar Street Cleveland, TX 77327 William E. Wright, President &...

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Earl Cox

by Troy Johnson

Earl Cox Troy Johnson Article   Earl Cox is a publishing industry veteran of nearly two decades. As President and Chief Executive of Earl Cox & Associates Worldwide and Writersandpoets.co...

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Earl Cox & Associates

by Troy Johnson

Earl Cox & Associates Troy Johnson Article   EARL COX & ASSOCIATES WORLDWIDE Literary Management, Book Publishing Consultants New York    Los Angeles    Melb...

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Ms. Frosty Publishing

by Troy Johnson

Ms. Frosty Publishing Troy Johnson Article   Dreams Becomes Reality Scott Haskins, President Ms. Frosty Publishing Co. 50 Pacton Place Baltimore, MD 21244 410-944-7...

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