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James Brown “Godfather of Soul” Dies at 73 (1933–2006)

by Jamie Walker

James Brown “Godfather of Soul” Dies at 73 (1933–2006) Jamie Walker Article Photo Source: http://www.funky-stuff.com Atlanta, GA  James Brown, the legendary ’Godfather of Soul...

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Get On Up - A New James Brown Movie Coming!

by Troy Johnson

Get On Up - A New James Brown Movie Coming! Troy Johnson Article I just learned about this up coming film from my online buddy, CD Burns, an hour ago.  After watching the trailer, I figured I’d shar...

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Panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut:

by Troy Johnson

Panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut: Troy Johnson Article I attended a panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut: The Impact of Ghetto Fiction on African American Lite...

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Greene Response to “Their Eyes Were Reading Smut”

by Brenda M. Greene

Greene Response to “Their Eyes Were Reading Smut” Brenda M. Greene Article Brenda M. Greene, Ph.D.,Professor of English Medgar Evers College, CUNY The Op-Ed Page 229 We...

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Their Eyes Were Reading Smut

by Nick Chiles

Their Eyes Were Reading Smut Nick Chiles Article Last month I happened to go into the Borders Books store at the Stonecrest mall in Lithonia, Ga., about a half-hour from my house here. To my surprise...

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Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Recipe

by Rose McGee

Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Recipe Rose McGee Article Makes 2 9-inch pies Ingredients 4 medium-to-large sweet potatoes, boiled with skin on until tender, then cooled and peeled 2 cups...

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February 28th 2013 - eNewsletter Highlights

by Troy Johnson

February 28th 2013 - eNewsletter Highlights Troy Johnson Article Our monthly eNewsletter contains information about books and films by or about people of African descent.   Authors You Should Know ...

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Opal's Jim Crow Blues - Research & Share Your Family History (Part 2)

by Troy Johnson

Opal's Jim Crow Blues - Research & Share Your Family History (Part 2) Troy Johnson Article Today's blog post is by guest Cheryl Wills.  Cheryl, a television news anchor and reporter, has extensively ...

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Open Letter to Chris Brown

by Kevin Powell

Open Letter to Chris Brown Kevin Powell Article Open Letter to Chris Brown by Kevin Powell March 23rd, 2011 Dear Chris: I really did not want to write this open letter, and would have prefe...

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State of the Black Union 2009

by Kam Williams

State of the Black Union 2009 Kam Williams Article Tavis Assembles Black Luminaries in L.A. for 10th Annual Gathering State of the Black Union by Kam Williams The 10th Annual Sta...

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An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996)

by Marie Brown

An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996) Marie Brown Article ’ An UPTOWN Continuing Literary Tradition (Harlem 1986 - 1996) by ’Marie Brown (presented a...

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A Tale of Two Countries

by Anthony Browder

A Tale of Two Countries Anthony Browder Article This is a tale of two countries and their treatment of two African American men named Michael Brown. This is also a tale about the best of times ...

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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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Anita Hemmings, the First Black Student to Attend Vassar College

by Troy Johnson

Anita Hemmings, the First Black Student to Attend Vassar College Troy Johnson Article Karin Tanabe’s gripping new historical novel, The Gilded Years (Washington Square Press, June 7, 2016) is based o...

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Parker Publishing

by AALBC Writers Guide

Parker Publishing Loading   Parker Publishing was established by seasoned industry professionals, and targets the ever-expansive market of books by and about African-Americans. http://www.noirebo...

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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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Black Women Lead the Way Promoting Black Culture through Books

by Troy Johnson

Black Women Lead the Way Promoting Black Culture through Books Troy Johnson Article “Where a woman rules, streams run uphill.” —Ethiopian proverb AALBC.com’s Bestselling Books - January to February ...

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Good Books, Films, Events & Articles – June 23, 2014 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Good Books, Films, Events & Articles – June 23, 2014 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article You may receive this eNewsletter directly in your email-box by subscribing.  It may also be read on your Kindle e...

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Why Fertile Ground is an Important Work

by Kalamu ya Salaam

Why Fertile Ground is an Important Work Kalamu ya Salaam Article These Are The Lyrics, Our People Are The Music   WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE SPIRIT OF BLACKNESS, the spirit of doing for self...

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African Influence on Easter (Ancient & Modern)

by Cinque Brown

African Influence on Easter (Ancient & Modern) Cinque Brown Article Many African American will be celebrating the religious holiday of Easter this weekend. It is interesting that many of us only thin...

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New Books February 2017, Book Reviews, Events, and More

by Troy Johnson

New Books February 2017, Book Reviews, Events, and More Troy Johnson Article New Books Coming Out February 2017 Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson A timely and powerful story about a teen gir...

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Her Praise: Profile of Camille Yarbrough, a Renaissance Woman

by DuEwa M. Frazier

Her Praise: Profile of Camille Yarbrough, a Renaissance Woman DuEwa M. Frazier Article With a career in the performing arts that has spanned a lifetime the acclaimed singer, actress, poet, act...

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12 Axioms for Understanding the Book Business

by Troy Johnson

12 Axioms for Understanding the Book Business Troy Johnson Article Based upon my experience; selling books (on-line and off); publishing book reviews; witnessing the careers of many authors for a dec...

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To Journey Home (a short story)

by Douglas E. McIntosh

To Journey Home (a short story) Douglas E. McIntosh Article COPYRIGHT DOUGLAS E. MCINTOSH      Akua screamed and drew her legs inward, while at the same time, flailing wi...

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On Reading the Sad News: Ama Ata Aidoo

by Rashidah Ismaili

On Reading the Sad News: Ama Ata Aidoo Rashidah Ismaili Article Ama Ata Aidoo (March 23, 1942 – May 31, 2023) Just after reading the New York Times Art section where I see the continued resi...

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EyeEdit -- Editorial Services

by Troy Johnson

EyeEdit -- Editorial Services Troy Johnson Article EyeEdit is a Black owned and operated online company established to provide editing, proofreading and writing services. Our clien...

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EyeEdit -- Editorial Services

by AALBC Writers Guide

EyeEdit -- Editorial Services Loading   EyeEdit is a Black owned and operated online company established to provide editing, proofreading and writing services. Our clients include authors, academ...

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Book Expo America 2000

by AALBC Writers Guide

Book Expo America 2000 Loading   Book Expo America 2000 (BEA), held in Chicago May 31st to June 4th 2000 was a tremendous event.  Anything you wanted to know about books and publishing could...

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Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter)

by Troy Johnson

Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter) Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to AALBC.com’s eNewsletter Books to be Published in June Summer will heat up with some great new ...

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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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Jane Addams Book Award Winner Jewell Parker Rhodes

by Troy Johnson

Jane Addams Book Award Winner Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article ABOUT JEWELL PARKER RHODES Jewell Parker Rhodes is the Piper Endowed Chair and founding artistic director of the Virginia G. P...

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Dr. Frances Cress Welsing: An Author You Should Know

by Troy Johnson

Dr. Frances Cress Welsing: An Author You Should Know Troy Johnson Article Dr. Welsing's book the The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors [1991, Third World Press] has been a best selling book on ...

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Ellis Cose: An Author You Should Know

by Troy Johnson

Ellis Cose: An Author You Should Know Troy Johnson Article [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Author Ellis Cose (l) with childhood buddy Verdeen White of Earth White and Fire"][/...

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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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BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR BLACK QUOTATIONS: Edited by Retha Powers

by Troy Johnson

BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR BLACK QUOTATIONS: Edited by Retha Powers Troy Johnson Article Bartlett's Familiar Black Quotations: 5,000 Years of Literature, Lyrics, Poems, Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs...

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Callaloo

by Troy Johnson

Callaloo Troy Johnson Article CALLALOO: A JOURNAL OF AFRICAN DIASPORA ARTS & LETTERS Editor & Founder: Charles H. Rowell Founded: 1976 Publication Frequency: Quarterly Circulation: c....

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Contest Winner

by Troy Johnson

Contest Winner Troy Johnson Article   The AALBC in conjunction with BlackWords sponsored a contest for the "360� Degree A Revolution of Black Poets" event.  The question posed was "What is the imp...

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African Amer. Images

by AALBC Writers Guide

African Amer. Images Loading   http://www.africanamericanimages.com/ African American Images 1909 W 95th Street Chicago IL. 60643 1-800-552-1991 fax 773-445-9844 President, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu AF...

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BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR BLACK QUOTATIONS: Edited by Retha Powers

by AALBC Writers Guide

BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR BLACK QUOTATIONS: Edited by Retha Powers Loading Bartlett's Familiar Black Quotations: 5,000 Years of Literature, Lyrics, Poems, Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs from Voices Around ...

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Contest Winner

by AALBC Writers Guide

Contest Winner Loading   The AALBC in conjunction with BlackWords sponsored a contest for the "360� Degree A Revolution of Black Poets" event.  The question posed was "...

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Benita Dale

by AALBC Writers Guide

Benita Dale Loading   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 desire of bringing...

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3rd Blackboard Midwest Music & Book Fest.

by AALBC Writers Guide

3rd Blackboard Midwest Music & Book Fest. Loading   ***PLEASE FORWARD*** For more information, contact Cherlyn Michaels @ info@archlandbooks.com or by phone at 314.369.6130. 3rd Annual Blackb...

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Callaloo

by AALBC Writers Guide

Callaloo Loading   CALLALOO: A JOURNAL OF AFRICAN DIASPORA ARTS & LETTERS Editor & Founder: Charles H. Rowell Founded: 1976 Publication Frequency: Quarterly Circulation: c. 2500 Publisher...

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