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Our 10 Most Popular Discussions (and Why Discussion Forums Matter)

by Troy Johnson

Our 10 Most Popular Discussions (and Why Discussion Forums Matter) Troy Johnson Article Our discussion forums have been running for more than 17 years.  According to Google's Analytics, these are the...

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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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Esther Magazine

by Troy Johnson

Esther Magazine Troy Johnson Article 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 ...

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The 20 Most Well-Read Cities for African-Americans

by Troy Johnson

The 20 Most Well-Read Cities for African-Americans Troy Johnson Article Where in the U.S. can you find the most well-read African Americans?  Look no further. We reviewed our website's traffic and...

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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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Booking Matters Magazine

by Troy Johnson

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

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Booking Matters Magazine

by AALBC Writers Guide

Booking Matters Magazine Loading   Shunda Leigh Editor-in-Chief Booking Matters Magazine June 2005 - Video � AALBC.com Booking Matters Magazine takes pride in implementing the vision of be...

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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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The Cartel series is back...and more deadly than ever.

by Troy Johnson

The Cartel series is back...and more deadly than ever. Troy Johnson Article Ashley & JaQuavis are New York Times bestselling authors of over 30 novels. They are the youngest Black writers to ...

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July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back!

by Troy Johnson

July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back! Troy Johnson Article “Spalding’s MFA in Writing alums don’t just win awards, they make a difference with...

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Garvey & Garveyism is Back in Print / 100 Anniversary of UNIA

by Troy Johnson

Garvey & Garveyism is Back in Print / 100 Anniversary of UNIA Troy Johnson Article Garvey and Garveyism, a well known classic that has been out of print for more than 3 decades, is essential for read...

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Chester Himes

by Michael Marsh

Chester Himes Michael Marsh Article Long before becoming a famous novelist, Chester Himes was a budding criminal. But his life changed after he was arrested in Chicago. His approach to his fir...

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Back to (Mysteries) School

by Mel Hopkins

Back to (Mysteries) School Mel Hopkins Article Is the oldest storytelling format, the monomyth, also known as The Hero’s Journey, one of the templates used for awakening the human consciousness...

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Mainstream American Publishers Launch Large Number of Imprints Focused on Black Books

by AALBC Writers Guide

Mainstream American Publishers Launch Large Number of Imprints Focused on Black Books Mainstream American Publishers Launch Large Number of Imprints Focused on Black Books Also check out the top 100 p...

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What I’d Say: On Writing “Frankie Five Hundred”

by Michael A. Gonzales

What I’d Say: On Writing “Frankie Five Hundred” Michael A. Gonzales Article Recently my short story “Frankie Five Hundred” was published on the literary website Evergreen Review. Founded ...

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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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Amazon‘s Echo Look: Exploiting Our Inner Narcissist

by Troy Johnson

Amazon‘s Echo Look: Exploiting Our Inner Narcissist Troy Johnson Article The depth to which a corporation will sink to exploit our insecurities and separate us from our money knows no bounds. ...

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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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Victoria Christopher Murray Celebrates a Writing Career Spanning 20 Years and 27 Novels!

by Troy Johnson

Victoria Christopher Murray Celebrates a Writing Career Spanning 20 Years and 27 Novels! Troy Johnson Article “In 1997, I self-published my first novel, Temptation. I sold 9,000 copies in 6 months,...

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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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The Louisiana Girls Trilogy from Jewell Parker Rhodes

by Troy Johnson

The Louisiana Girls Trilogy from Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article The Louisiana Girls trilogy from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes brings together three heroic girls from acros...

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Top 50 Authors, Bestselling Books, and More

by Troy Johnson

Top 50 Authors, Bestselling Books, and More Troy Johnson Article 50 Favorite African-American Authors of the 20th Century 1,826 readers cast votes, back in 2001, for their favorite African-Ameri...

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Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter)

by Troy Johnson

Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter) Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to AALBC.com’s eNewsletter Books to be Published in June Summer will heat up with some great new ...

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Gift of Revelation’s Author Explains his Penchant for Spirituality and how he Overcame Challenges to Produce a Popular Line of Religious Fiction

by Robert Fleming

Gift of Revelation’s Author Explains his Penchant for Spirituality and how he Overcame Challenges to Produce a Popular Line of Religious Fiction Robert Fleming Article Q. Where have you been after ...

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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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Join Effort to Make “Forever an Ex” a Best-Selling Book

by Troy Johnson

Join Effort to Make “Forever an Ex” a Best-Selling Book Troy Johnson Article Join the National Initiative to Propel Victoria Christopher Murray’s new novel, Forever an Ex, to Best-seller Status. Ab...

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Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted—Should We Care?

by Troy Johnson

Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted—Should We Care? Troy Johnson Article Back in the the summer of 2013, I joined the fight to help save Marcus Books.  My motivation was not solely limited to savin...

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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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What is Wrong with Goodreads and Wikipedia?

by Troy Johnson

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

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

by Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant

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

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Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Bookstore

by Troy Johnson

Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Bookstore Troy Johnson Article Editor's Note: We published an update of our bookstores in March of 2014. One of the very first things I put on AA...

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Troy still has a few tricks

by Troy Johnson

Troy still has a few tricks Troy Johnson Article Last year I started working out again. As I lost weight and got a little stronger, I started doing some of my old gymnastics moves in the gym during m...

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

by Troy Johnson

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

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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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Stevie Wonder Concert Clip

by Troy Johnson

Stevie Wonder Concert Clip Troy Johnson Article Stevie Wonder Concert Clip I drove from NYC and paid almost 3 times face for a pair of tickets to see Stevie Wonder perform on a chilly evening on the ...

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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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The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 3

by Kalamu ya Salaam

The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 3 Kalamu ya Salaam Article Report from the Field National Black Writers Conference 2000 Part 3 of 3     “E...

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Julie Dash discusses Daughters of the Dust on banresandnoble.com

by Julie Dash

Julie Dash discusses Daughters of the Dust on banresandnoble.com Julie Dash Article Moderator: Welcome, Ms. Dash! We are so pleased you can join us this evening! Do you have any opening comments? ...

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President Obama: More Than Meets the Eyes

by Vanessa Davis Griggs

President Obama: More Than Meets the Eyes Vanessa Davis Griggs Article At the end of the day, can you look yourself in the mirror and be okay with the person who looks back at you? Can yo...

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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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Guestbook

by Troy Johnson

Guestbook Troy Johnson Article Guestbook Thank you for visiting our pages. If you haven't signed the guestbook yet, please sign my guest book. Back to My Home Page

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Use Tweedeck

by Troy Johnson

Use Tweedeck Troy Johnson Article Use Tweedeck Related Links Back to Social Media 101 Social Media Marketing Tips http://socialmedia101.biz

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Guestbook

by AALBC Writers Guide

Guestbook Loading Guestbook Thank you for visiting our pages. If you haven't signed the guestbook yet, please sign my guest book. Back to My Home Page              

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Use Tweedeck

by AALBC Writers Guide

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NetNation's Archive Search Engine

by AALBC Writers Guide

NetNation's Archive Search Engine Loading Use the form below to search through the files. Text to Search For: Boolean: AND OR Case Insensitive Sensitive Back to my home page       &nbsp...

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Come on Florida, Let’s Race to the Top!

by Gina Wilson Beckles

Come on Florida, Let’s Race to the Top! Gina Wilson Beckles Article Dr. Gina Wilson Beckles As a fourth generation Floridian, I am appalled and embarrassed that four of the eight school distric...

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Hyena Women and Other Strange Tales of Social Chaos

by L. E. Rainey

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

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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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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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Voices of The Harlem Renaissance

by Alain Locke

Voices of The Harlem Renaissance Alain Locke Article From Locke’s essay “Harlem,” published in the March 1925 issue of Survey Graphic. If we were to offer a symbol of what Harlem...

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Dear Verdel

by Ina Yalof

Dear Verdel Ina Yalof Article Dear Verdel, It has been decades since you kept house for my family, but I still think of you every so often. Perhaps now more so than ever, as the Black Lives Ma...

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The Magic of Just Being

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

The Magic of Just Being Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Article I love and celebrate Black Girl Magic and Black Excellence. I mean! Just look at us. We truly are extraordinary. But sometimes &hellip...

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On Percival Everett

by African American Literature Book Club

On Percival Everett African American Literature Book Club Article I think Erasure by Percival Everett is the first great manifesto for literature by African Americans in the 21st century. I beli...

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A Report From The Field

by Troy Johnson

A Report From The Field Troy Johnson Article   360� A Revolution of Black Poets -- A Report From The Field "360� was a two day gathering of poets in Baltimore, Maryland on September 11 & 12, ...

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Dark Matter II

by Troy Johnson

Dark Matter II Troy Johnson Article The Call for submission has ended DARK MATTER II :  Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora  Edited by Sheree R. Thomas  GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION...

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NetNation's Archive Search Engine

by Troy Johnson

NetNation's Archive Search Engine Troy Johnson Article Use the form below to search through the files. Text to Search For: Boolean: AND OR Case Insensitive Sensitive ...

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What is typical discount to book sellers?

by AALBC Writers Guide

What is typical discount to book sellers? Loading "I have self published my own book and I am presently looking to place it with local bookstores. Is there a customary discount given and is it ba...

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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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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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Marketing Solutions

by AALBC Writers Guide

Marketing Solutions Loading   a E D I T I N G S O L U T I O N S b E N S U R E S Y O U R S U C C E S S � Editing, Consultation and Coaching Allow Your Work to Reach Its Highest Potential Wi...

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Dark Matter II

by AALBC Writers Guide

Dark Matter II Loading   The Call for submission has ended DARK MATTER II :  Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora  Edited by Sheree R. Thomas  GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS&n...

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A Report From The Field

by AALBC Writers Guide

A Report From The Field Loading   360� A Revolution of Black Poets -- A Report From The Field "360� was a two day gathering of poets in Baltimore, Maryland on September 11 &amp...

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Black Renaissance Noire

by AALBC Writers Guide

Black Renaissance Noire Loading   Black Renaissance Noire African American Literature Book Club - The #1 Site for "Readers of Black Literature"   AALBC.com Home � Back&...

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