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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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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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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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My Interview with Snoop of HBO's The Wire

by Troy Johnson

My Interview with Snoop of HBO's The Wire Troy Johnson Article Felicia "Snoop" Pearson and AALBC.com founder Troy Johnsonvideo taped interview (8 minutes) The first time I saw Snoop was on HBO's The ...

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The Power of Blogs Part 5 & Updates on AALBC.com

by Troy Johnson

The Power of Blogs Part 5 & Updates on AALBC.com Troy Johnson Article After all that talk about the power of Blogs, it is hard to believe that it has been a full month since my last update. Even...

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Donald Trump is a Negger

by AALBC Staff Writer

Donald Trump is a Negger AALBC Staff Writer Article It’s not a typo. Donald Trump used a pick-up artist’s strategy to win the presidency. For those of you who don’t know much abo...

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In Defense of Ashley Judd

by Kevin Powell

In Defense of Ashley Judd Kevin Powell Article Ashley Judd is a very courageous woman. I am not referring to her work as a global ambassador for YouthAids, or her efforts to end poverty and sexual...

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Blue Nile Press Presents: Raisins in Milk by David Covin

by Troy Johnson

Blue Nile Press Presents: Raisins in Milk by David Covin Troy Johnson Article In 1977, when Toni Morrison was an editor for Random House, she read an early version of Raisins in Milk. In a letter she...

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A Profile of the Late Hugh Holton

by Michael Marsh

A Profile of the Late Hugh Holton Michael Marsh Article Hugh Holton, passed May 18, 2001 at age 54, just eight days after his eighth novel, The Devil’s Shadow Books Behind the Ba...

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21st Century Slavery - My Reaction

by Troy Johnson

21st Century Slavery - My Reaction Troy Johnson Article Generally when I get spam, whether it come from friends, family or a stranger, I usually just delete it. I get a lot of email. Most of it is ...

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Jennifer Lopez on Playing Puchi and Producing Her First Picture

by Kam Williams

Jennifer Lopez on Playing Puchi and Producing Her First Picture Kam Williams Article Born in the South Bronx on July 24, 1969, Jennifer Lynn Lopez “J-Lo” has come a long way f...

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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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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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Summer_1998

by Troy Johnson

Summer_1998 Troy Johnson Article Mosaic Literary Magazine Summer 1998 [ Home ] [ Up ] [ Buy Any Book ] Download a Electronic Version (PDF file) of Mosaic Literary Magaz...

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Summer_1998

by AALBC Writers Guide

Summer_1998 Loading Mosaic Literary Magazine Summer 1998 [ Home ] [ Up ] [ Buy Any Book ] Download a Electronic Version (PDF file) of Mosaic Literary Magazine (click title or cover...

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ReGeJe Press

by AALBC Writers Guide

ReGeJe Press Loading   ReGeJe Press http://www.angelfire.com/mi/regejepress/ "In the past few years, more books by and about African Americans have been published by mainstream publishers th...

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Bantam Doubleday Dell

by AALBC Writers Guide

Bantam Doubleday Dell Loading Writer's Home | Up | AALBC.com Home   http://www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell   Coming of Age in Mississippi Click to order via Amazon or Barn...

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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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A Tale of Two Countries

by Anthony Browder

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

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SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET

by Troy Johnson

SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET Troy Johnson Article One Man’s Lustful Affair, A Brother's Jealousy and A Wife’s Suspicions Collide and Unravel a Once Perfect Home in Debu...

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Black Books Galore! AALBC.com's November 2016 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Black Books Galore! AALBC.com's November 2016 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article Picador USA – Our eNewsletter Sponsor for November Read one of the year’s most highly lauded – and highly provocative...

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Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America

by Troy Johnson

Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America Troy Johnson Article This is a follow up to an article, “Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Book...

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Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks!

by Troy Johnson

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks! Troy Johnson Article Actually, I believe the exact opposite, strongly. I used the provocative title to draw attention to this blog post. My hope is that y...

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Lisa Armstrong's Moving Article in Essence Magazine [Jan. 2011]

by Troy Johnson

Lisa Armstrong's Moving Article in Essence Magazine [Jan. 2011] Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_248" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Photograph by Andre Lamberston - Essence Mag...

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A Tribute to AALBC.com's 10th Anniversary

by Troy Johnson

A Tribute to AALBC.com's 10th Anniversary Troy Johnson Article Presented ToTROY JOHNSONIn Appreciation For YourDedication, Professionalism,Guidance, And IntegrityIn the Publishing IndustryThanks You ...

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Obama Rises, Old Guard Civil Rights Leaders Scowl

by William Jelani Cobb

Obama Rises, Old Guard Civil Rights Leaders Scowl William Jelani Cobb Article President Elect, Barack Obama, D-Ill. Speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memori...

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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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St. Martin's Press - Backlist

by AALBC Writers Guide

St. Martin's Press - Backlist Loading St. Martin's New Releases | Writer's Home | AALBC.com Home   St. Martin's Press � 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010 � 21...

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AALBC is Done with Amazon!

by Troy Johnson

AALBC is Done with Amazon! Troy Johnson Article For almost 22, years AALBC has exposed readers of all backgrounds to books written by, or about, people of African descent. AALBC has published th...

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Ghost Boys, a Powerful New Novel, for Young Readers, from Jewell Parker Rhodes

by Troy Johnson

Ghost Boys, a Powerful New Novel, for Young Readers, from Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article The #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a po...

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April 18, 2017 Newsletter: New Books, Vote for Your Favorite Author, and More

by Troy Johnson

April 18, 2017 Newsletter: New Books, Vote for Your Favorite Author, and More Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com Congratulates all the Winners of Pulitzer Prizes in the Letters and Drama Categories Fict...

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Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature

by Troy Johnson

Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature Troy Johnson Article Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature by Wade Hudson This Diversity Books Pledge was developed after a...

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Marc Lacy Releases Curse of the Whiskey House

by Troy Johnson

Marc Lacy Releases Curse of the Whiskey House Troy Johnson Article Curse of The Whiskey House made AALBC.com Best Sellers List for May/June 2015! Curse of the Whiskey House The highly anticipat...

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Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters

by Troy Johnson

Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters Troy Johnson Article Here Ron Kavanaugh, founder of Mosaicbooks.com and I, founder of AALBC.com, speak with Darryl J. Jenkins (my cousin) ...

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We are offering a Great New Service

by Troy Johnson

We are offering a Great New Service Troy Johnson Article I must say after a almost 15 years of building web pages and even longer surfing the net, there is very little that make me say "wow". Recentl...

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Kevin Powell for Congress

by Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell for Congress Kevin Powell Article   Message Date: April 9th 2006 Good day to you, friend. I hope you and yours are well. As you may know by now, I am a candidate for th...

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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 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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Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama

by Gwen Richardson

Clinton as Vice President Would be a Disaster for Obama Gwen Richardson Article As Senator Barack Obama wrapped up the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, Senator Hillary Clinton and h...

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Come On, Jesse: Don’t Hate The Playa, Hate The Game!

by Anthony Asadullah Samad

Come On, Jesse: Don’t Hate The Playa, Hate The Game! Anthony Asadullah Samad Article Jesse Jackson, Sr.’s “;live mike” comments about Barack Obama reminds us that there&r...

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Why Take the Lull by the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap is important all all business leaders and employees

by Lee E. Meadows

Why Take the Lull by the Horns!: Closing the Leadership Gap is important all all business leaders and employees Lee E. Meadows Article What leadership opportunities did you miss today? The inhe...

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AA Cultural Expo 2000

by Troy Johnson

AA Cultural Expo 2000 Troy Johnson Article This was the AALBC.com's second year at the National African American Cultural Expo, which is held every year at the Philadelphia Convention Center. 20...

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AA Cultural Expo 2000

by AALBC Writers Guide

AA Cultural Expo 2000 Loading   This was the AALBC.com's second year at the National African American Cultural Expo, which is held every year at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  2000's e...

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Esther Magazine

by AALBC Writers Guide

Esther Magazine Loading   Esther Magazine www.esthermagazine.com Good News for the Urban Teenage Girl of Faith Esther Magazine's in-your-face editorial content is not about preaching religion.&nb...

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Kimani Press

by AALBC Writers Guide

Kimani Press Loading This Summer Sizzles With the Launch Of Kimani Romance�! Bestselling Authors Pen Sophisticated and Sexy Novels for the World's Only African-American Romance Series.   N...

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17th Annual Celeb.of Black Writing

by AALBC Writers Guide

17th Annual Celeb.of Black Writing Loading   PHOTOS and a report of this event coming soon!   The 17th Annual Celebration of Black Writing February 16 to 18, 2001 Philadelphia For Informatio...

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Harlem World

by AALBC Writers Guide

Harlem World Loading   2nd Issue, Spring 2003 Featuring Rita Moreno NO. 15 Winter/Spring 2007 Wedding Special About Harlem World You find articles on culture, style, cuisine, music, literature, a...

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Black Belt Press

by AALBC Writers Guide

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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Book Cover Designer

by AALBC Writers Guide

Book Cover Designer Loading http://www.mariondesigns.com 225 Sunderland Way, Suite # U Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 678.641.8689 mariondesigns@bellsouth.net Marion Designs can design anything you may ne...

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Book Club Picks - $10 Classics from HarperCollins - Plus More in AALBC’s eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Book Club Picks - $10 Classics from HarperCollins - Plus More in AALBC’s eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article Books a Few Book Clubs are Enjoying this Month The Tea’s October Selection – We Shou...

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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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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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Black Women Lead the Way Promoting Black Culture through Books

by Troy Johnson

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

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AALBC.com’s eNewsletter – October 28, 2014

by Troy Johnson

AALBC.com’s eNewsletter – October 28, 2014 Troy Johnson Article You may receive this eNewsletter directly in your email-box by subscribing. It may also be read on your Kindle ebook reader, or any dev...

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Unpublished Stories From Octavia Butler Available for the First Time

by Troy Johnson

Unpublished Stories From Octavia Butler Available for the First Time Troy Johnson Article Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) was a bestselling and award-winning author, considered one of the best scie...

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

by Troy Johnson

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

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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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African-American Literary Industry Giants Gather in NYC

by Troy Johnson

African-American Literary Industry Giants Gather in NYC Troy Johnson Article Book Expo America Recap by Kam Williams http://reviews.aalbc.com/book_expo_america_recap.htm Book Expo America, pub...

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2009 Book Expo America Recap

by Kam Williams

2009 Book Expo America Recap Kam Williams Article African-American Literary Industry Giants Gather in NYC Check out Related Videos Book Expo America, publi...

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Why Did The City Sun [1984–1996] Matter?

by Wayne Dawkins

Why Did The City Sun [1984–1996] Matter? Wayne Dawkins Article Editors’s Note: Check out Dawkins’ book about The City Sun’s publisher Andrew W. Cooper A decade ago ...

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Thumper’s Picks

by Thumper

Thumper’s Picks Thumper Article It’s been a while but I’m back with a whole new set of books that I have fallen in love with, passed around, and will sing the praises of at the drop of ...

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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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Dialogue

by AALBC Writers Guide

Dialogue Loading   Please note Dialogue is currently on hiatus (as of this notice, March 2002) Visit Dialogue's web site http://www.ace-dialogue.org D I A L O G U E A Discussion of African-Americ...

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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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April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More

by Troy Johnson

April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More Troy Johnson Article Bestselling Books March/April 2018 Fiction: The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo was the best...

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100 Bestselling Authors, New Books, and More: October 2016 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

100 Bestselling Authors, New Books, and More: October 2016 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article Our Top 100, All-time, Bestselling Authors We are excited to present our regularly updated list of our top...

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NAACP Image Award Winner, Tony Rose pens, “America the Black Point of View”

by Troy Johnson

NAACP Image Award Winner, Tony Rose pens, “America the Black Point of View” Troy Johnson Article An Autobiographical History Book by, NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literature, Tony Rose ...

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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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Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books - Fall 2014

by Troy Johnson

Power List of Best-Selling African-American Books - Fall 2014 Troy Johnson Article Strong Sales Shown Among Hardcover Non-Fiction Titles in Fall Edition of the Power List of Best-Selling African-...

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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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Blacktrospective 2012 - Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Film

by Troy Johnson

Blacktrospective 2012 - Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Film Troy Johnson Article Each year we publish our annual list of the best in Black cinema. This list is unique in that it assesses...

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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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My Friend and Publishing Leader Manie Barron Passed away Saturday

by Troy Johnson

My Friend and Publishing Leader Manie Barron Passed away Saturday Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_334" align="alignnone" width="478" caption="Emanuel Joseph Barron (December 7, 1955 to J...

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What does Steve Harvey Know About Relationships?

by Troy Johnson

What does Steve Harvey Know About Relationships? Troy Johnson Article My intent is not to pick on Steve Harvey personally, because I’m sure he is no worse, or better, than any of us. I just chose hi...

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Dr. Frances Cress Welsing: An Author You Should Know

by Troy Johnson

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

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I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period!

by Troy Johnson

I'm Voting for Barack Obama - Period! Troy Johnson Article He is Black and that is all I care about period.I don't give a crap if he has funny colored lips, a white mother, and African Father.I don't...

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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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Remembering Glenn Thompson

by W. Paul Coates

Remembering Glenn Thompson W. Paul Coates Article Born in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn, Glenn Thompson [September 24, 1940 – September 7, 2001] left the U. S. as a young man and traveled...

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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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“The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain”

by Langston Hughes

“The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain” Langston Hughes Article One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet,” meanin...

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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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A Reaction to the Opinion, “Watched Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song for the first time. It was really bad.”

by W. Paul Coates

A Reaction to the Opinion, “Watched Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song for the first time. It was really bad.” W. Paul Coates Article Maybe, but I do agree with you on the acting; not much there to crow abo...

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Ivan Van Sertima: My Historical Guide and Mentor

by Joel A. Freeman

Ivan Van Sertima: My Historical Guide and Mentor Joel A. Freeman Article My interest in Black history was launched in earnest about 42+ years ago in 1980 when some Black pro athletes asked me questio...

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Interview with Production Designer Wynn Thomas

by Booker T. Mattison

Interview with Production Designer Wynn Thomas Booker T. Mattison Article Production designer Wynn Thomas started working in theatre as a teenager growing up in Philadelphia. Upon graduation...

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Wiley, Inc.

by AALBC Writers Guide

Wiley, Inc. Loading Writer's Home | Up | AALBC.com Home   http://www.wiley.com   The Billion Dollar Bet: Robert Johnson and the inside Story of Black Entertainment Televi...

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Genesis Press Inc.

by AALBC Writers Guide

Genesis Press Inc. Loading   Genesis Press Inc. is the home of Indigo Romance, the nation's leading line of African-American romance novels. Genesis is a pioneer in publishing diverse lines of ro...

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