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Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore

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Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore Book Spotlights Nicole A. Johnson founded Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore: Learn More at: https://aalbc.com/bookstore/Baltimore+Read+A...

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Read Two Chapters of Keith Kareem Williams Work and You Will be Hooked!

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Read Two Chapters of Keith Kareem Williams Work and You Will be Hooked! Author Interviews Read two chapters of Death in the City by Keith Kareem Williams here: https://aalbc.com/books/excerpt.php?isbn...

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Poet Alrick Elliott Read Happy Birthday Poem to his Wife

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Poet Alrick Elliott Read Happy Birthday Poem to his Wife Poetry & Spoken Word During the Rainbow Bookclub VI meeting, poet Alrick Elliott read a beautiful Happy Birthday poem to his loving wife of 31+...

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African Writers Read During Afrilit 2013

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African Writers Read During Afrilit 2013 Author Interviews Learn more at: https://aalbc.com/content.php?title=AfriLit+2013+Celebrates+the+Best+in+African+Literature Here Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Ayesha...

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Google, Amazon, AI, Social Media, and Black Entrepreneurship on the Web

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Google, Amazon, AI, Social Media, and Black Entrepreneurship on the Web Author Interviews Troy Johnson with Dudley's Eagles Mastermind discusses the impact of Google, Amazon, AI, social media, and Bla...

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Tope Folarin: What is African Literature?

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Tope Folarin: What is African Literature? Author Interviews Learn more about Tope: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Tope+Folarin Also check out: 25 African Women Writers You Must Know:...

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Author Stephanie Renée Bell HS Graduation Speech

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Author Stephanie Renée Bell HS Graduation Speech Author Interviews Learn more about Stephanie Renée Bell at https://aalbc.it/srbell 20-year-old prolific author Stephanie Bell went to Heaven on March 2...

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Ifa Bayeza & Ntozake Shange read from Some Sing, Some Cry

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Ifa Bayeza & Ntozake Shange read from Some Sing, Some Cry Author Interviews More Info: https://aalbc.com/books/bookinfo.php?isbn13=9780312198992 Ifa Bayeza Performs from her Novel, Some Sing, Some Cr...

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Ben Okri's Poem Describes What One Must Read...

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Ben Okri's Poem Describes What One Must Read... Author Interviews

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One of World’s Greatest Publishers of Books for African People

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One of World’s Greatest Publishers of Books for African People Book Spotlights Kassahun Checole is the founder of Africa World Press and The Red Sea Press. Checole has published important scholarly wo...

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Gabrielle Douglas Higlights from 2012 AT&T American Cup

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Gabrielle Douglas Higlights from 2012 AT&T American Cup Author Interviews Read an Interview with Gabrielle Douglas: https://aalbc.com/interviews/interview.php?id=2256 where she talks about latest book...

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Larry Wilmore the World's Funniest MC (2016 National Book Awards)

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Larry Wilmore the World's Funniest MC (2016 National Book Awards) Literary Events Larry Wilmore's opening routine to kick off The 67th National Book Awards Ceremony (Academy Awards of the book world)....

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Walter Zacharius, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kensington Publishing

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Walter Zacharius, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kensington Publishing Publishing & Craft Walter chats with AALBC.com President Troy Johnson and author Gwynne Forester about his impact on publishing...

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Daniel Tisdale, Artist and Founder of Harlem World Magazine

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Daniel Tisdale, Artist and Founder of Harlem World Magazine Author Interviews As publisher and founder of HARLEM WORLD Magazine, Daniel Bretton Tisdale is instrumental in the strategic positioning and...

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Kassahun Checole Publisher Africa World Press/Red Sea Press

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Kassahun Checole Publisher Africa World Press/Red Sea Press Author Interviews Kassahun Checole Publisher of Africa World Press and Red Sea Press tells AALBC.com about his newest books, why they are im...

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Teddy Riley Creates the Wu-Tang Clan of Singers (Guy 2.0:)

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Teddy Riley Creates the Wu-Tang Clan of Singers (Guy 2.0:) Author Interviews Read Terry Riley's Memoir: Remember the Times: https://aalbc.com/books/remember-the-times-9781668056455

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This is What Banned Black Books Look Like

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This is What Banned Black Books Look Like Book Spotlights African American books have been disproportionately targeted for banning for a variety of reasons, which means these books need to be read! ht...

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Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair, August 19, 2023

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Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair, August 19, 2023 Literary Events “Tulisoma,” which translates to “we read” in Swahili, is a festival rooted in the South Dallas/Fair Park community that champions liter...

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Legends of Black Independent Publishing

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Legends of Black Independent Publishing Publishing & Craft Read More: https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/10274-at-ibpa-pubu-black-indie-publishers-call-for-audacity-and-advocacy/ Everyone on the panel “came o...

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National Geographic Article “Growing Up in East Harlem”

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National Geographic Article “Growing Up in East Harlem” Author Interviews My thoughts this article and how it help motivate me to start AALBC.com. Read the compete article here: https://aalbc.com/tc/...

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Black Books Published in 2022 is the Lowest in Two Decades

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Black Books Published in 2022 is the Lowest in Two Decades Book Spotlights The total number of books on AALBC published in 2022 was the lowest it has been since 2005! The difference is not a few book...

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Running to Fall Audiobook Excerpt

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Running to Fall Audiobook Excerpt Book Spotlights The Audiobook is read by Shari Peele and is available wherever audiobooks are sold. Learn more t AALBC: https://aalbc.com/books/bookinfo.php?isbn13=97...

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The Victory of Greenwood: Black Wall Street, Tulsa Oklahoma

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The Victory of Greenwood: Black Wall Street, Tulsa Oklahoma Author Interviews Tulsa Historian Carlos Moreno Discusses the subject of his book, The Victory of Greenwood with AALBC. The history of Green...

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“Hey Google, name some African American websites.”

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“Hey Google, name some African American websites.” Publishing & Craft When you ask Google Home’s Smart Assistant to “Name some African American websites,” Google pulls the information from AALBC: ht...

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Simba Sana Reads from his Memoir, Never Stop

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Simba Sana Reads from his Memoir, Never Stop Book Spotlights Simba Sana, former CEO of the Karibu Bookstore chain, says he’s planning to reopen the store! Also watch him read from his memoir, Never St...

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Teresa R. Kemp Describes Her Book, Keeper of the Fire

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Teresa R. Kemp Describes Her Book, Keeper of the Fire Book Spotlights Teresa R. Kemp Describes Her Book, Keeper of the Fire: An Igbo Metalsmith From Awka. Kemps explains that Few Americans read multi-...

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Kakwasi Somadhi

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Kakwasi Somadhi Author Interviews Kakwasi Somadhi read from her debut novel, COMING FORTH BY DAY. Learn more at: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Kakwasi+Somadhi

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Kimberla Lawson Roby at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival

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Kimberla Lawson Roby at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival Literary Events New York Times and AALBC.com Bestselling author, Kimberla Lawson Roby: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=K...

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LLoyd Strayhorn Astro-Numerologist Reads Troy Johnson 4-8

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LLoyd Strayhorn Astro-Numerologist Reads Troy Johnson 4-8 Author Interviews Learn more about Llyod and his work at https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Lloyd+Strayhorn Recorded during the ...

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Leonard Pitts, Jr. Author of BEFORE I FORGET

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Leonard Pitts, Jr. Author of BEFORE I FORGET Author Interviews Leonard Pitts, Jr. (https://aalbc.it/leopitts) tells us about his novel BEFORE I FORGET at the 2014 Go On Girl! Book Club's 22nd Annual A...

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AALBC com Founder, Troy Johnson Discuss Social Media 2011

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AALBC com Founder, Troy Johnson Discuss Social Media 2011 Author Interviews This interview originally aired on May 25, 2010. Today, 4 years later, my opinions about Facebook have changed, becoming le...

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Only 54 Black Owned Indie Bookstores Left in America

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Only 54 Black Owned Indie Bookstores Left in America Book Spotlights Please join #ReadingBlack a movement where we encourage people of all colors to read books written by Black writers and to buy thos...

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James McBride: Acceptance Speech 2013 National Book Awards

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James McBride: Acceptance Speech 2013 National Book Awards Literary Events Learn More at: https://aalbc.com/content.php?title=Coverage+of+the+64th+National+Book+Awards+2013 Fiction selection committee...

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Lee Daniels' The Butler Official Trailer

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Lee Daniels' The Butler Official Trailer Author Interviews In theaters nationwide August 16th! Read an Interview with Direct Lee Daniels: https://aalbc.it/leedaniels From The Weinstein Company Offi...

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GAME OVER by Winter Ramos Makes the Summer 2013 POWER LIST

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GAME OVER by Winter Ramos Makes the Summer 2013 POWER LIST Author Interviews Azarel, CEO of Life Changing Books and Publisher of GAME OVER by Winter Ramos Celebrates Making the Summer 2013 POWER LIS...

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The Importance of Independent Black Owned Bookstores

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The Importance of Independent Black Owned Bookstores Book Spotlights Authors and industry professionals talk about the importance of Black owned, independent, book stores. These clips were recorded b...

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Book Related Products Company - It's All About Books

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Book Related Products Company - It's All About Books Book Spotlights Star Rice talks about her business It's All About Books. The Tee Shirt I'm wearing, "Real Men Read" is one of my favorite tee shir...

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Top 10 Books African American Should Have in the Home

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Top 10 Books African American Should Have in the Home Book Spotlights Top 10 Books African American Should Have in the Home (and Read)

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Eloise Greenfield Author of 45 Books for Children

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Eloise Greenfield Author of 45 Books for Children Book Spotlights More information: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Eloise+Greenfield Eloise Greenfield, Author of 45 books for childre...

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A clip from THE GILDED SIX BITS the film based upon a story by Zora Neale Hurston

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A clip from THE GILDED SIX BITS the film based upon a story by Zora Neale Hurston Author Interviews Also read the short story on which the film is based: https://aalbc.com/authors/article.php?id=2126 ...

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Tinesha Davis with Victoria Christopher Murray & Kwame Alexander

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Tinesha Davis with Victoria Christopher Murray & Kwame Alexander Author Interviews For more information on all these authors visit https://aalbc.com Tinesha Davis talks about the success of her nov...

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Marc Lacy Discusses Rock and Fire: Love Poetry from the Core

Category: Poetry & Spoken Word

Marc Lacy Discusses Rock and Fire: Love Poetry from the Core Poetry & Spoken Word For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Marc+Lacy Filmed by AALBC.com at Cushcity...

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Haki R. Madhubuti, Founder Third World Press

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Haki R. Madhubuti, Founder Third World Press Author Interviews Haki R. Madhubuti discusses the book he published who are celebrated in The Clarke Enhanced History Project at the Thurgood Marshall Cent...

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The Best Book Club Conference in the World

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The Best Book Club Conference in the World Literary Events The National Book Club Conference's Founder, Curtis Bunn, describes why the 20-year-old conference is so great. Learn more about Curtis Bunn:...

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Herb Boyd talks about his book Baldwin's Harlem: A Biography and other things

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Herb Boyd talks about his book Baldwin's Harlem: A Biography and other things Book Spotlights Here Herb Boyd talks about his book; Baldwin's Harlem: A Biography. He also talk about Harlem in general,...

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Florida A&M's World Famous Marching Band

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Florida A&M's World Famous Marching Band Author Interviews FAMU's famed "Marching 100" band at USF in Tampa Sept 17, 2011 Recorded just two months before Robert Champion, then a 26 year old future dr...

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Hiding In Hip Hop - On The Down Low in the Entertainment Ind

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Hiding In Hip Hop - On The Down Low in the Entertainment Ind Author Interviews For more information visit https://aalbc.com/books/bookinfo.php?isbn13=9781416553397 Author Terrence Dean discusses his ...

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Barack Obama in Harlem, Nov. 29th 2007 (Part 2 of 2)

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Barack Obama in Harlem, Nov. 29th 2007 (Part 2 of 2) Author Interviews For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/barack_obama.htm Barack Obama hosted a fund raiser at Harlem's "World Famous...

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Barack Obama in Harlem, NY. Nov. 29th (part 1 of 2)

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Barack Obama in Harlem, NY. Nov. 29th (part 1 of 2) Author Interviews For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/barack_obama.htm Barack Obama hosted a fund raiser at Harlem's "World Famous"...

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New Book: THE SAVION SEQUENCE “A Masterful Blend of Mystery and Metaphysics”

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New Book: THE SAVION SEQUENCE “A Masterful Blend of Mystery and Metaphysics” Book Spotlights “Beyond Dan Brown… goes where Brown can’t go.” —Charisse Carney-Nunes, Author, Attorney & Educator Learn ...

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The Savion Sequence A Masterful Blend of Mystery and Metaphysics,

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The Savion Sequence A Masterful Blend of Mystery and Metaphysics, Author Interviews Learn more at: https://thesavionsequence.com Beneath the endless sands of the Sahara lies a secret, one of epic pro...

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Community Conversation: Black Books in the Age of the Coronavirus

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Community Conversation: Black Books in the Age of the Coronavirus Book Spotlights Black Books in the Age of the Coronavirus is the first of several conversations designed to support and uplift the Bla...

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Rhonda M. Lawson at the 2018 National Black Book Festival

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Rhonda M. Lawson at the 2018 National Black Book Festival Literary Events Award-winning author, journalist, and founder of Meet The World Image Solutions, Rhonda M. Lawson speaks to AALBC during the N...

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Ta-Nehisi Coates Publishes With Oldest Black Owned Publisher

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Ta-Nehisi Coates Publishes With Oldest Black Owned Publisher Author Interviews Paul Coates, founder of Black Classic Press, announces that his son Ta-Nehisi Coates will publish the French edition of W...

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How Google Uses Their Search Engine to Hijack Traffic from Web-based Bookstores

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How Google Uses Their Search Engine to Hijack Traffic from Web-based Bookstores Book Spotlights https://aalbc.com/blog/index.php/2017/07/04/2-ways-google-kills-book-websites/ Learn how Google uses its...

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Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Wins National Book Award!

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Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis Wins National Book Award! Book Spotlights John Lewis Wins National Book Award for MARCH: BOOK THREE. The award was presented during The 67th National Book Awards Ceremony...

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Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady Accept Literarian Award for Outstanding Service

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Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady Accept Literarian Award for Outstanding Service Author Interviews Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady Accept the 2016 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the Am...

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Colson Whitehead Wins National Book Award for, The Underground Railroa

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Colson Whitehead Wins National Book Award for, The Underground Railroa Book Spotlights Colson Whitehead Wins National Book Award for his novel The Underground Railroad. The award was presented during ...

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Ibram X. Kendi Wins National Book Award for Stamped from the Beginning

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Ibram X. Kendi Wins National Book Award for Stamped from the Beginning Book Spotlights Ibram X. Kendi Wins National Book Award for Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in...

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Mychal Denzel Smith Reading with Melissa Harris Perry

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Mychal Denzel Smith Reading with Melissa Harris Perry Poetry & Spoken Word Mychal Denzel Smith: Author of the book, Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education speak wi...

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Poet Toni Blackman Praised by Kwame Alexander

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Poet Toni Blackman Praised by Kwame Alexander Poetry & Spoken Word Award winning poet, novelist, and children's book author Kwame Alexander recognizes the substantial contribution of Toni Blackman to ...

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Ta-Nehisi Coates' Acceptance Speech - 2015 National Book Awards

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Ta-Nehisi Coates' Acceptance Speech - 2015 National Book Awards Literary Events Ta-Nehisi Coates Winner of 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction gives his acceptance speech. Learn more about the aw...

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Teaser from the Upcoming Film MOVES WE MAKE

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Teaser from the Upcoming Film MOVES WE MAKE Author Interviews Check out the teaser from the upcoming film MOVES WE MAKE written by J.M. Benjamin based on his psychological suspense thriller "Checkmate...

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Elsie Augustave Reads From THE ROVING TREE

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Elsie Augustave Reads From THE ROVING TREE Author Interviews Elsie Augustave (https://aalbc.it/augustave) reads from her debut novel, THE ROVING TREE. This reading was recorded, by AALBC.com, during ...

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Maya Angelou's Literarian Award Acceptance Speech - 20 Nov 2013

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Maya Angelou's Literarian Award Acceptance Speech - 20 Nov 2013 Author Interviews AALBC.com mourns the passing (May 28, 2014) of world renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou: h...

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Ben Okri on Reading physcial books versus eBooks

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Ben Okri on Reading physcial books versus eBooks Poetry & Spoken Word More information: visit https://aalbc.com/authors/Ben+Okri Nigerian Novelist and Poet Ben Okri describes his feelings on reading ...

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Troy CLE talks to AALBC.com at Book Expo 2009

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Troy CLE talks to AALBC.com at Book Expo 2009 Book Spotlights For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/troy_cle.htm Troy CLE, is an American fiction writer from East Orange, New Jersey. ...

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The 1st National Black Book Festival Houston Texas

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The 1st National Black Book Festival Houston Texas Literary Events The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, sponsored jointly by Cushcity.com, the world's largest African-American r...

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Eric Jerome Dickey - Waking With Enemies Interview

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Eric Jerome Dickey - Waking With Enemies Interview Author Interviews For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/eric.htm Eric Jerome Dickey is a New York Times Best Selling Author. Here ta...

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