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Doula: Jrnl of Rap Music & Hip Hop Cltr

by Troy Johnson

Doula: Jrnl of Rap Music & Hip Hop Cltr Troy Johnson Article     URBAN THINK TANK, INC. For the Body of Thinkers in the Hip Hop Community http://www.urbanthinktank.org Urban Think Tank, Inc. is ...

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My Reaction to "Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons calls for an end to "offensive words" in rap music"

by Troy Johnson

My Reaction to "Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons calls for an end to "offensive words" in rap music" Troy Johnson Article I guess the following could be considered a rant: This is j...

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AALBC.com Clients Make the NY Times Best Sellers List!

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com Clients Make the NY Times Best Sellers List! Troy Johnson Article [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="250"] #13 NY Times Best Seller, Hardcover Fiction May 20, 2012[/caption] I start...

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Exercise Your Mind With a Good Book – July 29, 2014 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Exercise Your Mind With a Good Book – July 29, 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 eb...

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Russell Simmons Hosts Book Party for CNN’s Soledad O’Brien

by Troy Johnson

Russell Simmons Hosts Book Party for CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_199" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="photograph Steve Fenn/CNN"][/caption] Over the...

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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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The Last Poets: Still On a Mission

by DuEwa M. Frazier

The Last Poets: Still On a Mission DuEwa M. Frazier Article Before hip hop pioneers like the Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel or Run DMC, there was The Last Poets. Called the &quot...

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Parker Publishing

by Troy Johnson

Parker Publishing Troy Johnson Article   Parker Publishing was established by seasoned industry professionals, and targets the ever-expansive market of books by and about African-Americans. ...

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The Cartel Publications, CEO, T. Styles

by Troy Johnson

The Cartel Publications, CEO, T. Styles Troy Johnson Article   There comes a time in every industry when a company enters into it, propelling the enterprise forward. This usually ins...

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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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Why Diversity in Children’s Literature is Important

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Why Diversity in Children’s Literature is Important Jewell Parker Rhodes Article A Keynote Address Delivered by Jewell Parker Rhodes April 30, 2015, during the American Booksellers Association&rs...

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The Blair Bamboozle: A Fiction Writer’s Encounter With Jayson Blair

by Brian Egeston

The Blair Bamboozle: A Fiction Writer’s Encounter With Jayson Blair Brian Egeston Article   Burning Down My Masters’ House: My Life at th...

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Aesop’s Fables (84 Fables)

by Aesop

Aesop’s Fables (84 Fables) Aesop Article This Text Is part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN BOOKS OF KNOWN HERITAGE Aesop: Fables, George Fyler Townsend translation, project Gutenberg The Cock and the Pearl...

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Financial Advice During the Covid-19 Pandemic

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Financial Advice During the Covid-19 Pandemic Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Article The COVID-19 outbreak is disproportionately impacting African-Americans, from a public health standpoint and from an econom...

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Google‘s Adverse Impact on the World Wide Web

by Troy Johnson

Google‘s Adverse Impact on the World Wide Web Troy Johnson Article (Note: On Sunday May 20, CBS’s 60 Minutes aired a segment on the power of Google, validating much of what I’ve written below) Goo...

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By 2034 95% of Americans Will be Obese or Overweight

by Troy Johnson

By 2034 95% of Americans Will be Obese or Overweight Troy Johnson Article I saw the new documentary film Fed Up and was both outraged and saddened.  Simply put, food companies are killing us and this...

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Troy Johnson: Literary Activist of the Year 2017

by Troy Johnson

Troy Johnson: Literary Activist of the Year 2017 Troy Johnson Article On June 10, 2017, I had the fortune of being honored with the Literary Activist of the Year Award, which was presented to me ...

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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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The 100 Best Web Sites for African Americans

by Troy Johnson

The 100 Best Web Sites for African Americans Troy Johnson Article On April 4, 2003, EarthLink announced a partnership with MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment) to present The ...

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Winner's Announced! The Best Book Trailer of 2010

by Troy Johnson

Winner's Announced! The Best Book Trailer of 2010 Troy Johnson Article Here are the winners of the Best Book Trailer's of 2010.  Please join me in congratulation off of the winners. 1st Prize ...

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A Filmmaker You Should Know: Janks Morton

by Troy Johnson

A Filmmaker You Should Know: Janks Morton Troy Johnson Article Janks Morton has been in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years and is a much sought-after teacher, lecturer, commentator...

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Can I Get An Amen?

by Ruth C. Taylor

Can I Get An Amen? Ruth C. Taylor Article This article was originally published on now defunct, but historically significant, The Black World Today website and is shared here for archival purposes....

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F.Y.O.S.

by Troy Johnson

F.Y.O.S. Troy Johnson Article Founders independent publishing company, FYOS Entertainment, LLC Tonya Marie is a Dean's List graduate of Northwestern University (N...

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Wiley, Inc.

by Troy Johnson

Wiley, Inc. Troy Johnson Article Writer's Home | Up | AALBC.com Home   http://www.wiley.com The Billion Dollar Bet: Robert Johnson ...

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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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It’s Been Fun, Kids! C. Kelly Robinson Retires

by C. Kelly Robinson

It’s Been Fun, Kids! C. Kelly Robinson Retires C. Kelly Robinson Article Family, friends, and loyal readers, This week’s passing of acclaimed author and journalist BeBe Moore Campbell mov...

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Child’s Play: A Poem

by Frederick K. Foote, Jr.

Child’s Play: A Poem Frederick K. Foote, Jr. Article Another young Black man knocked unconscious, lying motionless on the fake grass His fellow players move around him in hushed groups radiating fea...

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50 Best Places to Meet Other Book Lovers Online

by Anna Miller

50 Best Places to Meet Other Book Lovers Online Anna Miller Article Editor’s Note: This article was updated in April 2017 to show sites that are no longer active or have completely shut d...

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Simon & Schuster Gives Racist Troll $250K Book Deal, But Boycotting Them Makes No Sense

by Troy Johnson

Simon & Schuster Gives Racist Troll $250K Book Deal, But Boycotting Them Makes No Sense Troy Johnson Article Editor’s Note: Subsequent to the publication of the article, a video of Milo making commen...

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The 2016 Black Pack Party: A Wonderful Celebration!

by Troy Johnson

The 2016 Black Pack Party: A Wonderful Celebration! Troy Johnson Article The 10th Black Pack Party, like all the others, was a wonderful celebration.  Hosted during Book Expo America each year, the B...

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Join the Fight for Independence on the Web

by Troy Johnson

Join the Fight for Independence on the Web Troy Johnson Article This article is intended for writers and other content providers, who are active on social media and have a goal of generating reve...

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What is Wrong with Goodreads and Wikipedia?

by Troy Johnson

What is Wrong with Goodreads and Wikipedia? Troy Johnson Article ...and why are they promoting Zane’s tax liability rather than her literary accomplishments? “The Web is critical not merely to the d...

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7 Free Tools Guaranteed to Make Your Website Better!

by Troy Johnson

7 Free Tools Guaranteed to Make Your Website Better! Troy Johnson Article   Managing a large website can be a difficult, requiring a wide variety of skills.  As the sole developer of AALBC.c...

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Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant: Our writing career is officially on HOLD

by Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant

Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant: Our writing career is officially on HOLD Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant Article Virginia DeBerry (r) and Donna Grant (l)

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African Rhytms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston - Read This Book

by Troy Johnson

African Rhytms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston - Read This Book Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_316" align="alignnone" width="572" caption="Randy Weston performs at the Brooklyn Museu...

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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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New Reviews by one of AALBC.com's Favorite Reviewers - Thumper

by Troy Johnson

New Reviews by one of AALBC.com's Favorite Reviewers - Thumper Troy Johnson Article Thumper went on hiatus for a couple of years, to complete another graduate degree. He is working his way back slowl...

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Cyclying from Harlem to Willow Grove, PA

by Troy Johnson

Cyclying from Harlem to Willow Grove, PA Troy Johnson Article I've made this trip a couple of times in the past. This year I took a slightly longer northern route. It was much more hilly but much mor...

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Two Years Ago - Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion

by Troy Johnson

Two Years Ago - Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion Troy Johnson Article Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passionby Tanangachi Mfuni, Amsterdam News Sta...

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“...what, he think he live in a white neighborhood or sumptin?!”

by Troy Johnson

“...what, he think he live in a white neighborhood or sumptin?!” Troy Johnson Article I'll never understand, why people feel it is okay to litter. I can go outside, right now and watch an adult fini...

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Musings on AALBC.com

by Troy Johnson

Musings on AALBC.com Troy Johnson Article Blogs...and I'm averaging about one post a month. One thing I've learned is that blogs take time -- it you are short on time don't bother.It is not that I'm ...

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The Power of Blogs Part 4

by Troy Johnson

The Power of Blogs Part 4 Troy Johnson Article Well it has been three weeks since the last post to my Blog. Hey it has been a busy three weeks with Christmas, New Years and everything else that goes ...

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The Power of Blogs Part 2

by Troy Johnson

The Power of Blogs Part 2 Troy Johnson Article Interestingly enough the process was not as difficult as I thought it might be, however it is far from intuitive -- particularly if you are not technica...

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The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 1

by Kalamu ya Salaam

The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 1 Kalamu ya Salaam Article     “Elizabeth Nunez, the conference director and the director of the Black Writers Ins...

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Iron Pot Cooker CD Review

by Troy Johnson

Iron Pot Cooker CD Review Troy Johnson Article The Iron Pot Cooker Click to Order via Amazon by Camille Yarbrough Audio CD (February 22, 2000) Number of Discs: 1 Label: Vanguard Records ...

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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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10 Keys to Writing Successful Grant Proposals

by Gina Wilson Beckles

10 Keys to Writing Successful Grant Proposals Gina Wilson Beckles Article Dr. Gina Wilson Beckles Let’s say you’ve been given the task of writing a grant proposal, even though you a...

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Hyena Women and Other Strange Tales of Social Chaos

by L. E. Rainey

Hyena Women and Other Strange Tales of Social Chaos L. E. Rainey Article Several years ago I watched a documentary about a pride of lions and a pack of hyenas living in the African savannah. By e...

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More Bios.

by Troy Johnson

More Bios. Troy Johnson Article 360� A Revolution of Black Poets Produced in the tradition of the Black Poetry Festivals and Conferences of the Black Arts Movement, this first Nati...

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Booking Matters Magazine

by Troy Johnson

Booking Matters Magazine Troy Johnson Article Shunda Leigh Editor-in-Chief Booking Matters Magazine June 2005 - Video � AALBC.com Booking Matters Magazine takes pride in...

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Need Inspiration to Write?  Begin Within

by Troy Johnson

Need Inspiration to Write?  Begin Within Troy Johnson Article Need Inspiration to Write? Begin Within by Leah Mullen  It was a beautifully cool late summer evening, and I was walking down M...

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Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

by Troy Johnson

Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Troy Johnson Article Sample Critique #1 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using A...

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Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

by Troy Johnson

Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Troy Johnson Article Sample Critique #2 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using A...

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Message

by Troy Johnson

Message Troy Johnson Article __________________________________________ AALBC.com Troy Johnson FounderAfrican American Literature Book Club Phone: 866-603-8394

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Video Distribution Service (http://videobookpromo.com)

by Troy Johnson

Video Distribution Service (http://videobookpromo.com) Troy Johnson Article Video Distribution Service videobookpromo.com You've done the hard part; spending time and money creating your book tra...

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Take Your Pleasure Where You Find It<em> (2nd review)</em>

by Thumper

Take Your Pleasure Where You Find It (2nd review) Thumper Article I am usually excited when I get to read a new J. D. Mason novel. Over the years, she has become one of my favorite authors. When I ...

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