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Do Yourself a Favor Authors; Market Your Book
Do Yourself a Favor Authors; Market Your Book Kam Williams Interview Do Yourself a Favor Authors; Market Your Book by A. Yamina Collins If you’re a writer on the cusp of publishing a book, today mi...
Melvin Van Peebles - The "How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It)" Interview
Melvin Van Peebles - The "How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It)" Interview Kam Williams Interview Restless Rabble-Rouser Reflects on Career as Renaissance Man Melvin Van Pee...
Morris Chestnut - November 2013 Interview with AALBC.com
Morris Chestnut - November 2013 Interview with AALBC.com Kam Williams Interview Morris Chestnut was born on New Year’s Day 1969 in Cerritos, California where he was a student-athlete in high sc...
Uncle Yah Yah Part I & II 21st Century Man of Wisdom - Book Reviewed by Carol Taylor
Uncle Yah Yah Part I & II 21st Century Man of Wisdom - Book Reviewed by Carol Taylor Kam Williams Interview Uncle Yah Yah 21st Century Man of Wisdom - Part II Click to order via Amazo...
Denzel Washington - "The Inside Man Interview" Interview
Denzel Washington - "The Inside Man Interview" Interview Kam Williams Interview Inside Denzel Denzel Washington The Inside Man Interview Photo from Inside Man (2006): Clive Owen, Denzel W...
The “I Am Not Your Negro” Interview
The “I Am Not Your Negro” Interview Kam Williams Interview Filmmaker Raoul Peck Kam Williams: Hi Raoul, thanks for the interview, and congratulations on the Oscar nomination. Raoul Peck: Than...
Gil L. Robertson IV: Award-Winning Author Assesses the State of Black Relationships
Gil L. Robertson IV: Award-Winning Author Assesses the State of Black Relationships Kam Williams Interview Award-Winning Author Assesses the State of Black Relationships Gil L. Robertson IV i...
Benilde Little on her Novels and 1st Nonfiction Book, Welcome to My Breakdown
Benilde Little on her Novels and 1st Nonfiction Book, Welcome to My Breakdown Benilde Little Interview You are known for your novels, Good Hair, The Itch, Who Does She Think She Is?, Actin...
Award-winning Author and Journalist asha bandele
Award-winning Author and Journalist asha bandele Robert Fleming Interview An award-winning author and journalist, asha bandele first attained recognition when she penned her ...
Terrence Howard - The “Dead Man Down” Interview (March 2013)
Terrence Howard - The “Dead Man Down” Interview (March 2013) Kam Williams Interview Terrence Howard - The “Dead Man Down” Interview In 2006, Terrence Howard received an Academy Award nomin...
Omarosa - The "Life After" Interview
Omarosa - The "Life After" Interview Kam Williams Interview A Tete-a-Tete with the Top Reality-TV Villain of All Time Omaroseonee Manigault-Stallworth was on February 15, 1...
Bob Johnson - The Who’s Your Caddy Interview
Bob Johnson - The Who’s Your Caddy Interview Kam Williams Interview First Black Billionaire Gives His Two Cents on Everything from Making Movies to Making Money Robert L. Johnson was b...
To Ensure a Bright Future, Your Teen Needs to be Reading
To Ensure a Bright Future, Your Teen Needs to be Reading Kam Williams Interview “To Ensure a Bright Future, Your Teen Needs to be Reading” Rhiannon Paille, Offers Tips for Getting Ad...
Zoë Kravitz (Interview May, 2015)
Zoë Kravitz (Interview May, 2015) Kam Williams Interview Born December 1, 1988, Zoë Isabella Kravitz is the daughter of 5-time Grammy-winner Lenny Kravitz and Emmy-nominated actress Lisa Bonet...
The “Politics: Another Perspective” Interview
The “Politics: Another Perspective” Interview Kam Williams Interview Wilmer J. Leon, III is a political scientist whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics American Government, and P...
Debating the Black Agenda, a panel discussion - Video Clip
Debating the Black Agenda, a panel discussion - Video Clip Kam Williams Interview MSNBC PRESS RELEASE On Saturday, April 17th, msnbc will carry portions of the National Action Network's...
Will.i.Am - The "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Interview
Will.i.Am - The "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Interview Kam Williams Interview Will Expounds on Everything from X:Men to ’Yes We Can’ William James Adams, aka Will.i.Am, was...
Interview with Author of The Billion Dollar College Admissions Scam
Interview with Author of The Billion Dollar College Admissions Scam Troy Johnson Interview Harlow Giles Unger Troy Johnson, AALBC:I agree with the notion that college is not for everyone. However,...
Ann Coulter The “Mugged” Interview with AALBC.com
Ann Coulter The “Mugged” Interview with AALBC.com Kam Williams Interview Ann Coulter The “Mugged” Interview Born in New York City on December 9, 1961, arch-conservative Ann Coulter is the auth...
The “Disaffected” Interview with Sean Pittman
The “Disaffected” Interview with Sean Pittman Troy Johnson Interview What inspired you to write Disaffected? Throughout my travels working on political campaigns and movements, a persistent ...
Kola Boof: Words with the Author of the Best Black Book of 2006
Kola Boof: Words with the Author of the Best Black Book of 2006 Kam Williams Interview Egyptian/Sudanese-American writer Kola Boof is the author of seven books published in eight countrie...
An Open Statement to the Fans of The Help by Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH)
An Open Statement to the Fans of The Help by Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH) Kam Williams Interview An Open Statement to the Fans of The Help http://www.abwh.org On behalf of ...
“In My Own Words”© (IMOW) Flavor Flav, The Real Man Behind The Clock And Sunglasses
“In My Own Words”© (IMOW) Flavor Flav, The Real Man Behind The Clock And Sunglasses Kam Williams Interview "In My Own Words"© (IMOW) Flavor Flav, The Real Man Behind The Clock And Sunglasses ...
Steve Harvey The “Think Like a Man” Interview [April 2012]
Steve Harvey The “Think Like a Man” Interview [April 2012] Kam Williams Interview Steve Harvey The “Think Like a Man” Interview Born in Welch, West Virginia on January 17, 1956, Steve Harvey ...
A Conversation with Diane Richards about Her Debut Novel <em>Ella</em>
A Conversation with Diane Richards about Her Debut Novel Ella AALBC Staff Writer Interview What inspired you to write a novel about Ella Fitzgerald? What drew you to her life and music as a subje...
Christopher John Farley
Christopher John Farley Kam Williams Interview Photo Credit: Kate Simon Christopher John Farley was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Brockport, New York. He is a graduate of Harvar...
Russell Simmons - Shares His Vision for Occupy Wall Street
Russell Simmons - Shares His Vision for Occupy Wall Street Kam Williams Interview Hip-Hop Pioneer Shares His Vision for the Occupy Wall Street Movement Russell Wendell Simmons was born in Qu...
Soledad O’Brien - The “Who Is Black in America?” (Black in America 5) Interview
Soledad O’Brien - The “Who Is Black in America?” (Black in America 5) Interview Kam Williams Interview Soledad O’Brien The “Who Is Black in America?” Interview Soledad O’Brien is the anchor fo...
Wayne Pharr - Obituary - September 6, 2014
Wayne Pharr - Obituary - September 6, 2014 Kam Williams Interview Wayne Pharr, former Black Panther who fought the Los Angeles Police in a historic gun battle in 1969, passed away on September 6, 2...
Prophet Shelby Explains Why Black Messiah Obama Won’t Win
Prophet Shelby Explains Why Black Messiah Obama Won’t Win Kam Williams Interview Photo Credit: Hoover Institution Shelby Steele is a controversial public intellectual w...
The Vanishing Black Male Interview
The Vanishing Black Male Interview Kam Williams Interview KW: Do you really think black men are vanishing and becoming extinct? Hisani DuBose (HD): With over one million African Amer...
Kimberly Elise - The "Great Debaters"Interview
Kimberly Elise - The "Great Debaters"Interview Kam Williams Interview Minneapolis' Kimberly Elise might be the best African-American actress around yet to generate any Oscar buzz. This, d...
Tyler Perry Interview June 2012
Tyler Perry Interview June 2012 Kam Williams Interview Tyler Perry The “Madea’s Witness Protection” Interview Tyler Perry’s inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the h...
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry Kam Williams Interview Tyler on Madea and More Born in New Orleans on September 13, 1969, Tyler Perry’s is a true rags-to-riches story. He overcame a troubled childhood during whic...
Rashida Jones - The "I Love You, Man" Interview
Rashida Jones - The "I Love You, Man" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in L.A. on February 25, 1976, Rashida Leah Jones is the younger daughter of jazz icon/composer/a...
Ziggy Marley The “Marley” Interview
Ziggy Marley The “Marley” Interview Kam Williams Interview Kam Williams: Hi Ziggy, thanks for the interview. Ziggy Marley: Thank you, Kam. KW: Do you remember Ras Karbi, who played with your da...
Stephen Carter “Palace Council” Interview
Stephen Carter “Palace Council” Interview Kam Williams Interview Here, he talks about his sequel, New England White, another sophisticated suspense thriller set amidst the African-American elite. ...
Notes from a Hip Hop Head
Notes from a Hip Hop Head Kam Williams Interview April 19, 2007 An Open Letter to Oprah Winfrey: Notes from a Hip Hop Head by Saul Williams Dear Ms. Winfrey, It is with the g...
Critically Acclaimed Children’s Book Author
Critically Acclaimed Children’s Book Author Troy Johnson Interview Many children’s authors and illustrators come from the world of education but you also worked in the field of journalism f...
Troy Johnson on #WritersonWriting with Dr. Brenda M. Greene (#Center4BlackLit)
Troy Johnson on #WritersonWriting with Dr. Brenda M. Greene (#Center4BlackLit) Brenda M. Greene Interview Dr. Brenda Greene interviews Troy Johnson, the founder of the African American Literature Boo...
Brian Sparks - The "Black White" Interview
Brian Sparks - The "Black White" Interview Kam Williams Interview Black Man Reflects on Being White for Five Weeks Brian Sparks: Before Photo Credit: Robert Zuckerman B...
Bob Marley is Still Catching Fire
Bob Marley is Still Catching Fire Kam Williams Interview BOB MARLEY IS STILL CATCHING FIRE by Christopher John Farley author of "Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley." Bob...
Ishmael Reed – July 1-7, 1983, in Emeryville, California
Ishmael Reed – July 1-7, 1983, in Emeryville, California Reginald Martin Interview REGINALD MARTIN: Camus wrote in "Neither Victims nor Executioners" that the only really committed a...
Anthony Mackie - The "Crossover and Half Nelson" Interview (2006)
Anthony Mackie - The "Crossover and Half Nelson" Interview (2006) Kam Williams Interview at the 2008 Tribeca All Access awards A graduate of Juilliard, classically-trained Anthony Mackie is...
Misty Copeland: The “Life in Motion” Interview
Misty Copeland: The “Life in Motion” Interview Kam Williams Interview Misty en Pointe Photo Credit: Jade Young Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 10, 1982, Misty Copeland is a solo...
Daryle Jenkins - Interview, Klanbuster Discusses State of Hate Groups in the Age of Obama
Daryle Jenkins - Interview, Klanbuster Discusses State of Hate Groups in the Age of Obama Kam Williams Interview Klanbuster Discusses State of Hate Groups in the Age of Obama ...
Reverend Al Sharpton The “Murder in Black and White Interview”
Reverend Al Sharpton The “Murder in Black and White Interview” Kam Williams Interview Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 3, 1954 to Ada and Alfred...
Gabrielle Union - The "Good Deeds" Interview (February 2012)
Gabrielle Union - The "Good Deeds" Interview (February 2012) Kam Williams Interview Gabrielle Union - The "Good Deeds" Interview One of today’s hottest stars, Gabrielle Union continues...
Meagan Good (2014) - Interview
Meagan Good (2014) - Interview Kam Williams Interview Meagan Good has developed into one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses for both film and television. Most recently, she starred in...
Michael Ealy The “Think Like a Man Too” Interview (2014)
Michael Ealy The “Think Like a Man Too” Interview (2014) Kam Williams Interview For the last few years, Michael Ealy has been red-hot, jumping from TV to film and back to TV, seamlessly. He rec...
Michael Ealy, the "Think Like a Man" Interview
Michael Ealy, the "Think Like a Man" Interview Kam Williams Interview Really Ealy! Born in Silver Spring, Maryland on August 3, 1973, Michael Ealy majored in English at the University of Maryl...
Naomie Harris - The “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” Interview
Naomie Harris - The “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” Interview Kam Williams Interview A Long Walk with Naomie As a critically acclaimed actress in film, television, and theatre, Naomie Harris ...
Nia Long “The Single Moms Club” Interview - 2014
Nia Long “The Single Moms Club” Interview - 2014 Kam Williams Interview Nia Long “The Single Moms Club” Interview Stunningly-attractive leading lady Nia Long returned to the big screen last ...
Taraji P. Henson - The “From the Rough” Interview (April 2014)
Taraji P. Henson - The “From the Rough” Interview (April 2014) Kam Williams Interview Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David ...
Tip "T.I." Harris - The "ATL" Interview (2006)
Tip "T.I." Harris - The "ATL" Interview (2006) Kam Williams Interview TIp 'T.I.' Harris Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. was born in Atlanta on September 25, 1980. The precocious poet began rhym...
Dr. Henry Louis Gates - The "Black in Latin America" Interview
Dr. Henry Louis Gates - The "Black in Latin America" Interview Kam Williams Interview Dr. Gates on His New PBS Series Professor Henry Louis Gates dominated the national news for ...
The Movie Maker’s Network Interview
The Movie Maker’s Network Interview Kam Williams Interview
An Interview with John A. Williams
An Interview with John A. Williams Dennis A. Williams Interview John A. Williams (right) and Dennis A. Williams Originally published in FORKROADS, A Journal of Ethnic-American Literature, Wint...
Zetta Brown: Scotland’s Zane Hits Big in Publishing World
Zetta Brown: Scotland’s Zane Hits Big in Publishing World Robert Fleming Interview The international publishing world is taking notice off Zetta Brown’s red hot L-L Publications with...
Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview
Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview Kam Williams Interview From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, a...
Idrissa Uqdah
Idrissa Uqdah Kam Williams Interview Idrissa Uqdah, a writer from New Jersey grew up in Philadelphia. Her early fiction and poetry were published in the 1970s. Idrissa spent some time in Bl...
Flo Anthony <em>Deadly Stuff Players</em> Interview
Flo Anthony Deadly Stuff Players Interview Kam Williams Interview Florence “Flo” Anthony is a syndicated celebrity radio host, columnist. The first African-American woman to work in ...
Carl Weber Gives “Best Selling” Author a New Meaning
Carl Weber Gives “Best Selling” Author a New Meaning Leah Mullen Interview A year ago this summer Hollywood witnessed the emergence of the "Original Kings of Comedy. "In the publishing wor...
Black Panther Founder, Bobby Seale
Black Panther Founder, Bobby Seale Kam Williams Interview Seizing the Time with the Black Panther Founder Robert George Seale was born on October 22, 1936 in Dallas, Texas where, from ...
Soledad O Brien - The "CNN Presents: Black in America 2" Interview
Soledad O Brien - The "CNN Presents: Black in America 2" Interview Kam Williams Interview Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris - ' WireImage.com Born on September 19, 1966 in Saint ...
Nate Parker Interview on his role in, Beyond the Lights
Nate Parker Interview on his role in, Beyond the Lights Kam Williams Interview Parker recently launched a campaign aimed at addressing the crisis affecting black males across America. Actor an...
Tracy Morgan - The “Cop Out” Interview
Tracy Morgan - The “Cop Out” Interview Kam Williams Interview Tracy Morgan as the New Black Brooklyn-born Tracy Morgan started out in showbiz in his teens, doing standup until he was in...
Will Smith - The "I Am Legend" Interview
Will Smith - The "I Am Legend" Interview Kam Williams Interview Will Is Legend Will Smith's stratospheric stature in showbiz has only been further enhanced by I Am Legend's rec...
The “Black Nativity” Interview
The “Black Nativity” Interview Kam Williams Interview Kam Williams: Hi Kasi, thanks for the interview. Kasi Lemmons: No problem. KW: What a powerful film! I don’t remember ever s...
Tavis Smiley: The State of the Black Union Interview
Tavis Smiley: The State of the Black Union Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 13, 1964, Tavis Smiley was raised by his mother an...
Linda Watkins
Linda Watkins Kam Williams Interview Linda Watkins, a Cincinnati native transplanted to Indianapolis, is a poet and writer. Poems from her chapbook, "Let me Shake your Leav...
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson Kam Williams Interview "Hello, Troy. I visited your site - very interesting. It is a good deal more than a Book Club for bucks - more like a neighborhood bookstore - a labor of lo...
On The Margin Radio Show
On The Margin Radio Show E. Ethelbert Miller Interview Listen to an Interview of AALBC.com’s Founder and Webmaster, Troy D. Johnson.He was interviewed on January 2, 2020 by E. Ethelbert Mille...
Julianne Malveaux: “Are We Better Off” as a Result of Obama’s Presidency?
Julianne Malveaux: “Are We Better Off” as a Result of Obama’s Presidency? Kam Williams Interview Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations. She ...
Behold the 9th Wonder of the World!
Behold the 9th Wonder of the World! Kam Williams Interview Behold the 9th Wonder of the World! Born Patrick Denard Douthit in Winston-Salem, NC on January 15, 1975, 9th Wonder is a G...
Anna Cooper & Nannie Burroughs
Anna Cooper & Nannie Burroughs Kam Williams Interview THE GLOBAL AFRICAN COMMUNITY HISTORY NOTES: A BRIEF NOTE ON THE LIVES OF ANNA JULIA COOPER & NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS: PROFILES OF AFRI...
Kim Fields The “Question of Faith” Interview
Kim Fields The “Question of Faith” Interview Kam Williams Interview Kim Fields is a veteran actress with an eminent household name, starring in two long – running series, NBC’s Facts of...
Alice Walker The “PBS American Masters” Interview
Alice Walker The “PBS American Masters” Interview Kam Williams Interview Alice Walker has been defined as one of the key international writers of the 20th Century. She made history as the fi...
Jill Scott: The “Why Did I Get Married” Interview
Jill Scott: The “Why Did I Get Married” Interview Kam Williams Interview Jill Scott was born on April 4, 1972, Jill Scott, an only child, was raised in North Philly by her mother and grandmother....
Jasmine Guy - The “October Baby” Interview
Jasmine Guy - The “October Baby” Interview Kam Williams Interview Jasmine in Bloom Born in Boston on March 10, 1962, Jasmine Guy is a Renaissance woman with dancer, actress,...
Jada Pinkett Smith - The "HawthoRNe" Interview
Jada Pinkett Smith - The "HawthoRNe" Interview Kam Williams Interview Jada Pinkett Smith The HawthoRNe Interview Maryland Native Jada Pinkett Smith studied dance and acting ...
Nicole Beharie - The "American Violet" Interview
Nicole Beharie - The "American Violet" Interview Kam Williams Interview A recent grad of the acting program at the prestigious Juilliard School, Nicole Beharie made her screen d...
Steve Harvey: The Still Trippin' Interview
Steve Harvey: The Still Trippin' Interview Kam Williams Interview Steve Reflects on His Career and on the Passing of His Pal Bernie Mac Broderick Steven Harvey was born in W...
Texas Battle - The "Dragonball Evolution" Interview
Texas Battle - The "Dragonball Evolution" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in Houston on August 9, 1980, Texas Battle earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology at the...
Tyrese Gibson - "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Interview
Tyrese Gibson - "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Interview Kam Williams Interview Always Tyrese! Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born in Los Angeles on December 30, 1978. He...
Zoe Saldana - The "Star Trek" Interview
Zoe Saldana - The "Star Trek" Interview Kam Williams Interview Given Zoe Saldana’s meteoric rise, it only makes sense that the flick that finally rockets her to the h...
Spike Lee: The Miracle at St. Anna Interview
Spike Lee: The Miracle at St. Anna Interview Kam Williams Interview Miracle of St. Spike Spike Lee is back with his first full-length feature since Inside Man (2006), the NYC cr...
Daryle Jenkins - The Klanbuster Interview
Daryle Jenkins - The Klanbuster Interview Kam Williams Interview Daryle Jenkins - The Klanbuster Interview with Kam Williams Everybody admires the bravery firemen exhibit by ru...
Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Kam Williams Interview THE GLOBAL AFRICAN COMMUNITY HISTORY NOTES "UP! YOU MIGHTY RACE: A TRIBUTE TO MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY (1887-1940)" BY RUNOKO RASHDI DEDICATED TO D...
Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale Station" Interview with AALBC.com
Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale Station" Interview with AALBC.com Kam Williams Interview Born in Oakland, California on May 23, 1986, Ryan Coogler attended college on a football scholarship, playing wi...
Wesley Snipes - The "Brooklyn's Finest" Interview (March 2010)
Wesley Snipes - The "Brooklyn's Finest" Interview (March 2010) Kam Williams Interview Wesley's Finest! Wesley Snipes was born in Orlando on July 31, 1962 to Marian, a teacher's aide, and We...
Touré: Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness? What It Means to Be Black Now
Touré: Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness? What It Means to Be Black Now Kam Williams Interview Touré - The “Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?” Interview Born in Boston on ...
Cornel West
Cornel West Kam Williams Interview Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 2, 1953, Princeton Professor Cornel Ronald West is one of America's most gifted and provocative...
Dr. Randal Pinkett - The “Black Faces in White Places” Interview
Dr. Randal Pinkett - The “Black Faces in White Places” Interview Kam Williams Interview "You're Hired!" A Chat with the Only African-American Winner of "The Apprentice" Dr. Randal Pinkett ha...
The Confessions of a Video Vixen Interview
The Confessions of a Video Vixen Interview Kam Williams Interview Karrine Steffans The Confessions of a Video Vixen Interview by Kam Williams When I first interviewed her a coupl...
Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview
Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview Kam Williams Interview Tavis Reflects on Life Lessons From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation ...
Terry Crews - The “Blended” Interview (2014)
Terry Crews - The “Blended” Interview (2014) Kam Williams Interview Terry Crews - The “Blended” Interview Since retiring from the NFL, Terry Crews has traded in his helmet and cleats to purs...
Children’s Book Author Tonya Bolden
Children’s Book Author Tonya Bolden Troy Johnson Interview AALBC Founder Troy Johnson with Tonya Bolden at the 2020 African American Children’s Book Fair Tonya Bolden has written numerous be...
9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent
9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent Troy Johnson Interview Race does play a major factor with what’s going on between President Obama and Congress.”—April Ryan ...
On-line Chat Featuring author Mat Johnson
On-line Chat Featuring author Mat Johnson Thumper Interview The Coffee Will Make You Black On-line Reading Group’s Chat Transcript The Coffee Will Make You Black Reading Group&...