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Happy New Year From AALBC.com’s Troy Johnson

by Troy Johnson

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

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Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors

by AALBC Writers Guide

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

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Do You Trust That There are no Mistakes in Life?

by Troy Johnson

Do You Trust That There are no Mistakes in Life? Troy Johnson Article Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make ...

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Bklyn Festival Showcases Emerging Authors

by Troy Johnson

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

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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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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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Enrich Your Life; Read a Good Book – August 2014 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Enrich Your Life; Read a Good Book – August 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 ebook ...

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Exercise Your Mind With a Good Book – July 29, 2014 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Exercise Your Mind With a Good Book – July 29, 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 eb...

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Good Books, Films, Events & Articles – May 2014 eNewsletter

by Troy Johnson

Good Books, Films, Events & Articles – May 2014 eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article You may receive this eNewsletter directly in your email-box by subscribing or download a PDF version. It may also be...

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April 2014 eNewsletter - Good Books, Films, Events, Articles & More

by Troy Johnson

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

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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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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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The Best Black Book Search Engine Period!

by Troy Johnson

The Best Black Book Search Engine Period! Troy Johnson Article http://thebestblackbooksearch.com Ok, despite the pretentious descriptor this is really a good way to query and learn about web sites th...

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Bern Nadette Stanis - Pens Book on Relationships

by Troy Johnson

Bern Nadette Stanis - Pens Book on Relationships Troy Johnson Article For you children out there: Bern Nadette played Thelma Evans in Good Times a popular sitcom from the early 70's, which featured a...

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The Best of The Black Book Web Sites - and other thoughts

by Troy Johnson

The Best of The Black Book Web Sites - and other thoughts Troy Johnson Article Having published and monitored the activity of on-line newsletters for over 7 years I have a good feel for what subjects...

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We, As a People, Will Get to the Promised Land!

by Martin Luther King, Jr.

We, As a People, Will Get to the Promised Land! Martin Luther King, Jr. Article Dr. King’s last sermon was delivered April 3, 1968, at the Church of God in Christ Headquarters, Memphis, Tennes...

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Gentle Pen Editorial Services

by Troy Johnson

Gentle Pen Editorial Services Troy Johnson Article http://www.gentlepen.com Behind Every Good Writer is a Great Editor! A good story is crafted with solid writing. A great book is well edit...

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Submission Guidelines

by AALBC Writers Guide

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

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Gentle Pen Editorial Services

by AALBC Writers Guide

Gentle Pen Editorial Services Loading   http://www.gentlepen.com Behind Every Good Writer is a Great Editor! A good story is crafted with solid writing. A great book is well edited. One of the mo...

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Writersandpoets.com

by AALBC Writers Guide

Writersandpoets.com Loading Writersandpoets.com   Born to Lust Click to order via Amazon or Barnes and Noble by Johnny Archer ISBN: 0975341308 Format: Paperback, 216pp Pub. Date: August 2004 Publ...

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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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Google Should Pay for Content We Produce Which They Use to Generate Revenue

by Troy Johnson

Google Should Pay for Content We Produce Which They Use to Generate Revenue Troy Johnson Article When you ask Google Home’s Smart Assistant to “Name some African American websites,”  Google pulls the...

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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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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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Hilarious New Novel From Award-winning Playwright David Lamb

by Troy Johnson

Hilarious New Novel From Award-winning Playwright David Lamb Troy Johnson Article What’s worth fighting for the heart or the wallet? From the Creator of Platanos Y Collard Greens, David Lamb’s Ama...

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Nat Turner’s Mental and Military Motivations

by Ezrah Aharone

Nat Turner’s Mental and Military Motivations Ezrah Aharone Article Nate Parker’s movie The Birth of a Nation has revived the question: What caused Nat Turner’s 1831 uprising? Turner, firs...

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September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More

by Troy Johnson

September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More Troy Johnson Article July/August 2016 Bestselling Books Titles on Go On Girl! Book Club's reading list are prominent on our best...

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The 2016 Black Pack Party: A Wonderful Celebration!

by Troy Johnson

The 2016 Black Pack Party: A Wonderful Celebration! Troy Johnson Article The 10th Black Pack Party, like all the others, was a wonderful celebration.  Hosted during Book Expo America each year, the B...

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How Bloggers Can Help Each Other

by Troy Johnson

How Bloggers Can Help Each Other Troy Johnson Article A few years ago I created a website, Huria Search, to showcase and highlight the websites of Black content providers, including magazines, ne...

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Are Negro Girls Getting Prettier?

by Troy Johnson

Are Negro Girls Getting Prettier? Troy Johnson Article Ebony February 1966, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p25 The article focuses on the improvements in the beauty, health and personality of African American w...

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Spike’s New Film is Bad, Kickstarter Funding is Worse

by Troy Johnson

Spike’s New Film is Bad, Kickstarter Funding is Worse Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com’s movie critic, Kam Williams, is my friend.  He is one of the most easy going guys I know.  He has reviewed thousa...

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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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Join the Fight for Independence on the Web

by Troy Johnson

Join the Fight for Independence on the Web Troy Johnson Article This article is intended for writers and other content providers, who are active on social media and have a goal of generating reve...

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My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists

by Troy Johnson

My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists Troy Johnson Article I covered this year's National Book Foundation's National Book Awards Finalists Reading for AALBC.com. The readin...

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THE BLACK SCHOLAR: Journal of Black Studies and Research

by Troy Johnson

THE BLACK SCHOLAR: Journal of Black Studies and Research Troy Johnson Article Volume 1 Number 1 November 1969 Mission Statement From the Inaugural Issue: THE BLACK SCHOLAR has been born out of th...

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2012 Black Pack Party Photographs

by Troy Johnson

2012 Black Pack Party Photographs Troy Johnson Article (HARLEM - June 12, 2012) - Londel's Restaurant served as the venue for the 6th Black Pack Party held June 6th, 2012. The Black Pack Party, held...

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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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A Great Tip and Advice for Creating a Blog or Website (Part II)

by Troy Johnson

A Great Tip and Advice for Creating a Blog or Website (Part II) Troy Johnson Article (Continued from Part I) The following Plugins are the ones I've kept so far: WP-FB-AutoConnect (Version 1.5...

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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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2008 Essence Literary Award Winning Books Announced

by Troy Johnson

2008 Essence Literary Award Winning Books Announced Troy Johnson Article 2008 Essence Literary Award Winning Books Announced http://books.aalbc.com/2008_essence_literary_awards_nominees.htm Would yo...

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Racist Hate Mail

by Troy Johnson

Racist Hate Mail Troy Johnson Article I was listening to the radio (1010 AM, WINS, New York) this week and heard a report of some Jewish people in Roslyn, LI who received some Jewish hate mail.Appare...

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BET's Hot Ghetto Mess or Stop supporting the negative literature

by Troy Johnson

BET's Hot Ghetto Mess or Stop supporting the negative literature Troy Johnson Article A prominent individual in Black publishing recently suggested that “I choose a side”. Basically I need to stop su...

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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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It’s All About Love: Romance Readers Speak Out

by Gwendolyn Osborne

It’s All About Love: Romance Readers Speak Out Gwendolyn Osborne Article Many Americans hold preconceived notions about romance fiction without having read one of these books. Their knowledg...

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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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More Poetry!/Less Jam!

by Tara Betts

More Poetry!/Less Jam! Tara Betts Article More Poetry!/Less Jam! by Tara Betts Bruce George’s outgoing voicemail message at Phat Farm states "Don’t leave a message unless it&rsq...

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Submission Guidelines

by Troy Johnson

Submission Guidelines Troy Johnson Article   SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES (January - June 2000)   Poetry BlackWords Poetry Chapbook Series Please submit two hard-copy versions of five (5) of your mos...

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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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Novel Writing Workshops

by Troy Johnson

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

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Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

by Troy Johnson

Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Troy Johnson Article Sample Critique #1 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using A...

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Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

by Troy Johnson

Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Troy Johnson Article Sample Critique #2 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using A...

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Submission Guidelines

by Troy Johnson

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

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phati'tude

by Troy Johnson

phati'tude Troy Johnson Article   phati'tude Literary Magazine is a new quarterly literary publication designed to present a multicultural array of writers who explore and cha...

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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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AA Cultural Expo 2000

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AA Cultural Expo 2000 Loading &nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 2000's e...

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phati'tude

by AALBC Writers Guide

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

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rolling out - Print, Online Video, Photos, News, and More

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rolling out - Print, Online Video, Photos, News, and More Loading &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://roll...

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Submission Guidelines

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Submission Guidelines Loading &nbsp; SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES (January - June 2000) &nbsp; Poetry BlackWords Poetry Chapbook Series Please submit two hard-copy versions of five (5) of your most represen...

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Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

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Sample Manuscript Critique #1 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Loading Sample Critique #1 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using AALBC.com&#39;s Man...

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Esther Magazine

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Esther Magazine Loading &nbsp; 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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Benita Dale

by AALBC Writers Guide

Benita Dale Loading &nbsp; President of The Alliance for Cultural Enrichment, Inc. and Founder and Publisher of DIALOGUE BENITA R. DALE ace-dialogue@erols.com Ms. Dale fulfilled her desire of bringing...

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Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service

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Sample Manuscript Critique #2 - AALBC.com Manscript Critique Service Loading Sample Critique #2 Here is what an in depth examination of your manuscript or book will look like using AALBC.com&#39;s Man...

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Novel Writing Workshops

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

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

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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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