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The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century

by Troy Johnson

The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_948" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="AALBC.com Founder, Troy Johnson on James Baldwin"][/caption] ...

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A Fire in Harlem - Tribute to Sekou Sundiata at Up South International Book Festival

by DuEwa M. Frazier

A Fire in Harlem - Tribute to Sekou Sundiata at Up South International Book Festival DuEwa M. Frazier Article Up South International Book Festival September 19th ’ September 23rd 2007 www...

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Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors

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Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors Loading   Brooklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors  by Leah Mullen  Perhaps the most overlooked and under acknowledged heroines and heroes ...

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The ESSENCE Brand—Where Black Women Come First—NOT!

by Troy Johnson

The ESSENCE Brand—Where Black Women Come First—NOT! Troy Johnson Article A few weeks ago, I visited Essence Magazine’s website to learn which Black owned bookstore they were going to use as the books...

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Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors

by Troy Johnson

Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors Troy Johnson Article Brooklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors  by Leah Mullen  Perhaps the most overlooked and under acknowledged heroines and heroes...

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August 2018 eNewsletter Recommended Reads, Videos, and More

by Troy Johnson

August 2018 eNewsletter Recommended Reads, Videos, and More Troy Johnson Article Videos from the National Book Club Conference I attended the 2018 National Book Club Conference August 3rd and 4th....

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Etheridge Knight Festival

by Troy Johnson

Etheridge Knight Festival Troy Johnson Article   Etheridge Knight Inc.  P.O. Box 18043 Indianapolis, IN 46218  Phone (317) 396-1529.Fax (317) 925-1481  E-mail EKFestival@aol.com The 11th Annual ...

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Etheridge Knight Festival

by AALBC Writers Guide

Etheridge Knight Festival Loading   Etheridge Knight Inc.  P.O. Box 18043 Indianapolis, IN 46218  Phone (317) 396-1529.Fax (317) 925-1481  E-mail EKFestival@aol.com The 11th Annual...

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Black Orchid Lit. Agency

by AALBC Writers Guide

Black Orchid Lit. Agency Loading   Black Orchid Literary Agency http://www.flashtech.net/bola/ 820 Lamar Street Cleveland, TX 77327 William E. Wright, President & Publisher Founded: June 1998...

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Richard Wright to Jay-Z: The Decline of Young Black Male Literary Writers

by K.L. Reeves

Richard Wright to Jay-Z: The Decline of Young Black Male Literary Writers K.L. Reeves Article Young Writers Need Models Young writers need models. Early in my apprenticeship my predecessors fed me ...

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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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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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Introducing Bestselling Author Nina Foxx

by Troy Johnson

Introducing Bestselling Author Nina Foxx Troy Johnson Article Editor’s Note: (Foxx received a nomination for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work)! Nina Foxx is an award-winn...

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Brooklyn Book Festival 2013 - Photos and Video

by Troy Johnson

Brooklyn Book Festival 2013 - Photos and Video Troy Johnson Article

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AALBC.com eNewsletter – October 11th 2012 – Issue #195

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com eNewsletter – October 11th 2012 – Issue #195 Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to this eNewsletter Read our eNewsletter Archives Read Our eNewsletter on Your Kindle By Troy Johnson Authors...

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On-line Writers Workshop

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On-line Writers Workshop Loading   WANTED: Black Writers with balls and ovaries of teflon and steel who can put up with heat waves, flashbacks, old lovers and word processors who can keep a watch...

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AALBC’s Newsletter: Bestsellers, Novelist Stacey Abrams, Texas Book Festival Videos & More

by Troy Johnson

AALBC’s Newsletter: Bestsellers, Novelist Stacey Abrams, Texas Book Festival Videos & More Troy Johnson Article Subscribe  Forward

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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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Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010!

by Troy Johnson

Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010! Troy Johnson Article There are only 2 days left to cast your vote for the finalists of the Best Book trailer of 2010. Cast you vote now: https://bit.ly/best...

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Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival 2008 - Was a Blast

by Troy Johnson

Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival 2008 - Was a Blast Troy Johnson Article I have never attended an event that was more personally fulfilling and fun in my entire life! Participants which included a...

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EK Festival 2002 Flyer

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Mos Def: Amino Alkaline ' The Watermelon Syndicate rocked the dome of Carnegie Hall

by DuEwa M. Frazier

Mos Def: Amino Alkaline ' The Watermelon Syndicate rocked the dome of Carnegie Hall DuEwa M. Frazier Article On Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 8pm, presented by Festival Network in part...

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EK Festival 2002 Flyer

by Troy Johnson

EK Festival 2002 Flyer Troy Johnson Article   Read More about this event

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Etheridge Knight Poetry Fest 2001

by AALBC Writers Guide

Etheridge Knight Poetry Fest 2001 Loading   THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS RECORDED HERE AS AN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH THRU SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2001 THE 10TH ANNUAL ETHERIDGE KN...

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Migrated Writers

by AALBC Writers Guide

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 Expo 2000 AA Book Stor...

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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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Bebop Books

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Bebop Books Loading   Bebop Books is currently accepting manuscripts for emergent readers with multicultural themes. Emergent readers are used by kindergarten and first-grade teachers to help you...

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Sonia Sanchez Performs “Full Moon” Concert in NYC

by Jamie Walker

Sonia Sanchez Performs “Full Moon” Concert in NYC Jamie Walker Article New York: Poet Sonia Sanchez celebrated the release of her new CD called The Full Moon of Sonia (V.I.A. Recording Art...

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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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Articles for Writers

by AALBC Writers Guide

Articles for Writers Loading   In this section you will find articles for and about writers and the art of writing.  If you would like to contribute an article to this section please drop us...

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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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Lorraine and James

by Troy Johnson

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Lorraine and James

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Susan Taylor Baker King’s Memoir

by Susie King Taylor

Susan Taylor Baker King’s Memoir Susie King Taylor Article An Excerpt from Susan Taylor Baker King’s Memoir:Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33rd US Colored Troops, Late 1st S.C. Vol...

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Dealing With Writer's Block: Eight Things To Do While You're Waiting In Limbo

by Jamie Walker

Dealing With Writer's Block: Eight Things To Do While You're Waiting In Limbo Jamie Walker Article         Having writer’s block is no laughing manner. Some w...

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New World of Words: Black Writers and poets spin tales of imagination and reality from Detroit to the world

by Renee Prewitt Killingsworth

New World of Words: Black Writers and poets spin tales of imagination and reality from Detroit to the world Renee Prewitt Killingsworth Article Originally featured in Detroit’s Cityview News...

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Bebop Books

by Troy Johnson

Bebop Books Troy Johnson Article Bebop Books is currently accepting manuscripts for emergent readers with multicultural themes. Emergent readers are used by kindergarten and first-grade teachers ...

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Submission Guidelines

by AALBC Writers Guide

Submission Guidelines Loading   DIALOGUE is published by The Alliance for Cultural Enrichment, Inc. (ACE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Because ACE is a small but growing organization, it ...

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Gifted Voices

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Gifted Voices Loading Gifted Voices is a nationally distributed, monthly publication whose sole purpose is to promote the literary talents of emerging and established African American writers. If it's...

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Black Book Videos & Author Channels

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AALBC’s independent video channel: 600+ deep-dive author interviews, poetry sessions, book festival panels, and literary craft discussions celebrating Black literature.

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4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair

by Troy Johnson

4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair Troy Johnson Article Toni Trent Parker, member of Black Americans in Publishing, will produce her fourth annual African American Children's Book Fair on Saturda...

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3rd Blackboard Midwest Music & Book Fest.

by Troy Johnson

3rd Blackboard Midwest Music & Book Fest. Troy Johnson Article   ***PLEASE FORWARD*** For more information, contact Cherlyn Michaels @ info@archlandbooks.com or by phone at 314.369.613...

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Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines

by Troy Johnson

Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines Troy Johnson Article 20  02 THE ETHERIDGE KNIGHT 8TH ANNUAL YOUTH POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES   Open to Elementary, Middle and High School Students O...

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Etheridge Knight Poetry Fest 2001

by Troy Johnson

Etheridge Knight Poetry Fest 2001 Troy Johnson Article THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS RECORDED HERE AS AN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH THRU SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND, 200...

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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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Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines

by AALBC Writers Guide

Youth Poetry Contest Guidelines Loading   20  02 THE ETHERIDGE KNIGHT 8TH ANNUAL YOUTH POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES   Open to Elementary, Middle and High School Students Only Poems must be...

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More Bios.

by AALBC Writers Guide

More Bios. Loading   360� A Revolution of Black Poets Produced in the tradition of the Black Poetry Festivals and Conferences of the Black Arts Movement, this first National festival of co...

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3rd Blackboard Midwest Music & Book Fest.

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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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AALBC.com Workshops for Writers

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AALBC.com Workshops for Writers Loading   Self-Publishing Workshop Saturday, December 6th 2008 - Harlem, New York Postponed until March 2009 Co-sponsored with The Writing Book Camp It's getting t...

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4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair

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4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair Loading   Toni Trent Parker, member of Black Americans in Publishing, will produce her fourth annual African American Children's Book Fair on Saturday, April 20...

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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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The Music Moguls Who Bled Millions from a Black Legend

by Reclamation Project

The Music Moguls Who Bled Millions from a Black Legend Reclamation Project Article Originally Published by the NOI Research Group The recent death of the great Rock & Roll pioneer Chuck Berr...

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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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Happy New Year From AALBC.com’s Troy Johnson

by Troy Johnson

Happy New Year From AALBC.com’s Troy Johnson Troy Johnson Article 2013, what a year! With so many great new books and films last year, there was a lot to celebrate. We also extended our reach through...

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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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“Furious Flower” Conference Celebrates African American Poetry

by Jamie Walker

“Furious Flower” Conference Celebrates African American Poetry Jamie Walker Article Harrisonburg, Virginia: Over sixty distinguished poets and scholars gathered to help set the agenda for African A...

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Novel Writing Workshops

by Troy Johnson

Novel Writing Workshops Troy Johnson Article Novel Writing Workshop AALBC.com's Novel Writing Workshop (8 Sessions Online) Enjoy a writing workshop from the convenience of your own home! Get ...

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Western Journal of Black Studies

by Troy Johnson

Western Journal of Black Studies Troy Johnson Article Since 1977, The Western Journal of Black Studies (WJBS) has been a leading interdisciplinary journal that is devoted to publi...

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Quantum Leap Publisher

by AALBC Writers Guide

Quantum Leap Publisher Loading   http://qleappub.com/ Quantum Leap Publisher produces a range of diverse books including photographic books. Since its founding in 1990, the company's commitment a...

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Benita Dale

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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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Novel Writing Workshops

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Novel Writing Workshops Loading Novel Writing Workshop AALBC.com's Novel Writing Workshop (8 Sessions Online) Enjoy a writing workshop from the convenience of your own home! Get the help you need to b...

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Black Belt Press

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Black Belt Press Loading   The Black Belt, defined by its dark, rich soil, stretches across central Alabama.  It was the heart of the cotton belt. It was and is a place of great beauty, of e...

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Western Journal of Black Studies

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Western Journal of Black Studies Loading   Since 1977, The Western Journal of Black Studies (WJBS) has been a leading interdisciplinary journal that is devoted to publishing scholarly articles, f...

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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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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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Mother’s Day Stories

by Troy Johnson

Mother’s Day Stories Troy Johnson Article Mother’s Day Stories: A Lifetime of Appreciation in a Few Words The Defenders Online http://tinyurl.com/troy-mom I have a tribute to my mom here along wi...

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Can Black People Go 5 Minutes Without Music?

by Troy Johnson

Can Black People Go 5 Minutes Without Music? Troy Johnson Article ...or rather why do we have to blast the music during every gathering? Having been back in Harlem now for about 4 years -- after bein...

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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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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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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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What is the “Book Metadata Universe” and Why Does it Matter?

by Troy Johnson

What is the “Book Metadata Universe” and Why Does it Matter? Troy Johnson Article The term “Book Metadata Universe” typically refers to the vast and interconnected ecosystem of metadata r...

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AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000

by Troy Johnson

AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000 Troy Johnson Article THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS RECORDED HERE AS AN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE CONFERENCE 2000 "THE LEGACY LIVES O...

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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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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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FYAH.com

by Troy Johnson

FYAH.com Troy Johnson Article If you are asking for submissions for an upcoming anthology or conferences, please forward info to: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS@fyah.com. FYAH demands a little more than ...

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Getting in Dialogue

by Troy Johnson

Getting in Dialogue Troy Johnson Article   INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS Interested in being interviewed or having your project considered for DIALOGUE? Mail your biographical sketch and a detailed de...

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Macavelli Press

by Troy Johnson

Macavelli Press Troy Johnson Article Macavelli is currently reviewing manuscripts: Macavelli Press Mission Statement http://www.macavellipress.com More than fifty thousand books are publ...

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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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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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phati'tude

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phati'tude Loading   phati'tude Literary Magazine is a new quarterly literary publication designed to present a multicultural array of writers who explore and challenge stereotypes as well as sha...

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Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it?

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Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it? Loading   "One of the key components necessary for self-published authors to get their book into Black Expressions" Pu...

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FYAH.com

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FYAH.com Loading If you are asking for submissions for an upcoming anthology or conferences, please forward info to: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS@fyah.com. FYAH demands a little more than most of us are used ...

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Up & Coming Magazine

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Up & Coming Magazine Loading   Editor's Note (13 Jan 2013): We bleieve this magazine may be out of print.  Their old domain has be claimed by a diiferent magazine with the same name.&nbs...

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Contest Winner

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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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Ms. Frosty Publishing

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Ms. Frosty Publishing Loading   Dreams Becomes Reality Scott Haskins, President Ms. Frosty Publishing Co. 50 Pacton Place Baltimore, MD 21244 410-944-7023 MsFrostyPu@aol.com Business Description:...

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AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000

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AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000 Loading   THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS RECORDED HERE AS AN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE CONFERENCE 2000 "THE LEGACY LIVES ON…..IN BOOKS!&...

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Getting in Dialogue

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Getting in Dialogue Loading   INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS Interested in being interviewed or having your project considered for DIALOGUE? Mail your biographical sketch and a detailed description of yo...

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Need Inspiration to Write?  Begin Within

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Need Inspiration to Write?  Begin Within Loading Need Inspiration to Write? Begin Within by Leah Mullen  It was a beautifully cool late summer evening, and I was walking down Montague Street...

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Macavelli Press

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Macavelli Press Loading Macavelli is currently reviewing manuscripts:   Macavelli Press Mission Statement http://www.macavellipress.com More than fifty thousand books are published annually in th...

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