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Tab “Hot Boy Turk” Virgil Jr.

Tab “Hot Boy Turk” Virgil Jr. NONE New Orleans rapper Turk, discovered by Cash Money Records in 1996, made his debut on Juvenile's “Solja Rags.” He rose to fame with the Hot Boys before launching a s...

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Peter Tosh

Peter Tosh 0000000117591917 Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (1944-1987), was a prominent Jamaican musician and activist. Raised in Trench Town, his musical skills were honed in church choir ...

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Kimberly R. Lock

Kimberly R. Lock NONE Kimberly Rochelle Lock is a multitalented individual, known for her advanced academic abilities and musical prowess. She began pre-college courses at 11, was a state spelling be...

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Tricia Rose

Tricia Rose 0000000108726760 Tricia Rose, a professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, specializes in African-American culture, politics, and gender issues. She is the author of 'Black Noise'...

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Nate Marshall

Nate Marshall NONE Nate Marshall is an acclaimed author, poet, and educator, recognized for his book “Wild Hundreds.” As a member of The Dark Noise Collective and co-director of Crescendo Literary, h...

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Michael A. Gonzales

Michael A. Gonzales NONE Harlem-born essayist and short story writer Michael A. Gonzales, co-authored the seminal hip-hop book Bring the Noise. Known as the “hip-hop Chester Himes,” his fiction a...

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Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick 0000000078273077 Marie Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940) ranks among the 40 biggest US hitmakers between 1955–1999, based on her chart history in Billboard’s Hot 100 pop singles...

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Marissa Monteilh

Marissa Monteilh NONE Marissa Monteilh (Mon-tay), writing as Pynk, is the best-selling author of seven mainstream novels, May December Souls, The Chocolate Ship, Hot ...

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Shay Youngblood

Shay Youngblood 0000000066793518 Shay Youngblood is an award-winning novelist and playwright, known for her drama 'Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery'. Passionate about reading and writing since childhood...

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Robbie Montgomery

Robbie Montgomery NONE Robbie Montgomery, “Miss Robbie,” is a former professional singer who worked with Ike Turner and other notable artists before opening a soul food restaurant, Sweetie Pie's, in ...

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Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart

Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart MULTIPLE Shawntae Harris, born in Chicago, Illinois, better known by her stage name “Da Brat,” is an American rap artist, profound writer, television and ra...

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Bebe Moore Campbell

Bebe Moore Campbell 0000000121422163 Elizabeth Bebe Moore Campbell Gordon was an accomplished author with three New York Times bestsellers and a NAACP Image Award for literature. She was a commentato...

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D-Knowledge

D-Knowledge NONE Writer/Performer Dr. Derrick Gilbert, PhD, a/k/a poet D-Knowledge, lost his battle with liver disease on Sunday morning, November 1, 2015. He was 45. Straddling the worlds of enter...

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Michele Andrea Bowen

Michele Andrea Bowen NONE Michele Andrea Bowen, a St. Louis native and Durham, NC resident, is a prolific author with degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education, US History, and Public ...

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Patricia Haley

Patricia Haley NONE Patricia Haley, a Stanford-educated engineer and University of Chicago MBA, writes faith-based fiction that glorifies God and offers hope. She also reviews books for QBR, is a Del...

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Carl Weber

Carl Weber 0000000111497479 Carl Weber, born in 1964, is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned African American author with over 20 novels. He's also the CEO of Urban Books LLC, one of the...

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Hisani P. Dubose

Hisani P. Dubose NONE “The Best Black Director of 2005” —Kam Williams Hisani DuBose is a Seton Hall University graduate, former dancer and singer turned screenwriter. She's directed ...

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Brook Susan Parker

Brook Susan Parker NONE Dr. Brook Bello (formerly brook susan parker), CEO/Executive Director, and Founder of More Too Life, Inc. and Living Above the Noise Center in Florida. She is a #Champion fro...

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Endy

Endy 0000000012374705 Endy was born in Newark, NJ. Like most inner city children she was fascinated by the noise of the busy streets in the "hood. Raised in a two parent home with her younger...

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Danez Smith

Danez Smith 0000000529080232 Danez Smith is an award-winning poet from St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for his works such as [insert] boy, his poetry explores themes of race, class, sexuality, faith, and ...

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Omarion

Omarion 0000000101022998 Omarion Ishmael Grandberry, former B2K lead singer and successful solo artist, is now known as the “King of Unbothered.” A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor, he's...

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DeAndra Davis

DeAndra Davis NONE DeAndra Davis is a neurodivergent, Jamaican-American author who lives in the swampy heat of Florida. Her debut All the Noise at Once follows an autistic main character as messy as...

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Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson NONE Derek Anderson, a prolific author and illustrator, is known for works like Ready? Set. Raymond!, Hot Rod Hamster books, Ten Hungry Pigs, and the NY Times bestseller, Little Quack....

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Heru Ptah

Heru Ptah NONE Heru Ptah is a multifaceted writer, known for his work as a poet, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He's appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, CNN, and has a novel published by MTV B...

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Georgia Woodbine

Georgia Woodbine NONE Georgia Woodbine is an accomplished author of several books on personal development and success, with over 15 years of entrepreneurial business success. She has extensive experi...

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Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams 0000000114422456 Wendy Williams, a New Jersey native and Northeastern University graduate, is a renowned radio personality and author. She has worked at notable stations like WQHT-FM a...

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Nina Crews

Nina Crews 0000000063939702 Nina Crews is a Brooklyn-based children's book author and illustrator, known for her unique photographic collage style. She's been recognized by numerous organizations for...

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Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman 0000000036696549 Jane Friedman, a publishing industry veteran with 20 years of experience, specializes in author and publisher business strategies. She edits The Hot Sheet, an essential...

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Katori Hall

Katori Hall 0000000071268953 Katori Hall, a renowned playwright from Memphis, is best known for her Olivier Award-winning play, The Mountaintop. Other works include Hurt Village, Hoodoo Love, and The...

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Ashleigh Shanti

Ashleigh Shanti NONE Ashleigh Shanti, chef-owner of Good Hot Fish in Asheville, North Carolina. She was named an Eater Young Gun in 2019 and was a finalist for the James Beard Rising Star Chef of the...

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Reality Way

Reality Way NONE Reality Way, a Queens-born author, faced several life obstacles leading him to prison. It was there he developed a passion for writing, leading to his first published work, “Young Go...

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Cassandra Mack

Cassandra Mack NONE Cassandra Mack, founder of Strategies for Empowered Living Inc., is an author and life coach. Known for her blogs, books and radio appearances, she offers practical tools for succ...

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Sydney McGee

Sydney McGee NONE “McGee is the youngest bestselling author in AALBC.com History!” Sydney McGee, also known as “Sydney Sunshine”, is a young author from Houston, Texas, known for her uniqu...

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Christine Taylor Butler

Christine Taylor Butler NONE Christine Taylor Butler is an accomplished children's author from Ohio. Overcoming initial fears, she pursued her passion for writing, inspired by her daughters' love for...

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Jamar J. Perry

Jamar J. Perry NONE Dr. Jamar J. Perry is a debut author and PhD holder in Literacy Education from the University of Maryland. A former middle school Language Arts teacher, his work now focuses on pr...

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Kimberly Thacker Webb

Kimberly Thacker Webb NONE Kimberly Thacker Webb, a Dallas native, is a Howard University and Texas Wesleyan School of Law graduate. An accomplished author and powerful speaker, she's also had a succ...

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Alliah L. Agostini

Alliah L. Agostini NONE Alliah L. Agostini is a joyful writer, dedicated to representing diversity in literature. She's the founder of Grownesque, a blog for Xennial women, and a member of SCBWI. Wit...

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Loveis Wise

Loveis Wise 0000000495770154 Loveis Wise is a Washington, DC-born illustrator and designer, known for their joyful, liberating art. Currently based in Los Angeles, their work has been featured by ren...

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Anela Malik

Anela Malik NONE Anela Malik is an author, creator, and host whose storytelling feeds both minds and hearts. She writes, films, and speaks about food, travel, culture, and identity through an unflin...

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Stanley G. Robertson

Stanley G. Robertson NONE Stanley G. Robertson is a professor of business and law at DeVry University in Chicago. He is the host and producer of the television show titled, The Ink Spot, on CA...

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Zetta Brown

Zetta Brown NONE Zetta Brown, owner of the successful L-L Publications based in Scotland, boasts an impressive portfolio including acclaimed books and a sister imprint, Logical-Lust. Also a Developme...

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Barbara C. Cruz

Barbara C. Cruz NONE Barbara C. Cruz is a renowned author known for her children's and young adult books, covering diverse topics from celebrating African-American culture to discussing school violen...

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N. H. Senzai

N. H. Senzai NONE Naheed Hasnat Senzai grew up speaking two languages while navigating two cultures—and enjoying the best of both cuisines, from tandoori chicken to hot dogs on the Fourth of July. B...

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Andre Hardy

Andre Hardy NONE Andre Hardy is an author, educator, business leader, and former NFL running back whose work reflects a lifelong commitment to reinvention and resilience. A two-time Hall of Fame ind...

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Karen English

Karen English NONE Karen English, renowned for her children's books, is a multiple award-winning author recognized for addressing racial injustice. Raised in 1960s Los Angeles, she began writing at a...

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Jasmine Walls

Jasmine Walls NONE Jasmine Walls is a writer, artist, and editor with former lives in professional baking and teaching martial arts. She still bakes (though she’s pretty rusty at martial arts) and h...

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Elizabeth Zunon

Elizabeth Zunon NONE Elizabeth Zunon is a bilingual artist raised in the Ivory Coast, West Africa. She nurtured her love for drawing and painting from a young age, leading to her focus on children's ...

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Khara Campbell

Khara Campbell NONE A Q&A, from December 2013, with novelist Khara Jhanielle Campbell: Not My Will is your first novel. Sex before marriage, such a hot evergreen topic among the number o...

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Lorenzo Espada

Lorenzo Espada NONE Lorenzo Espada (aka Zo) is a self-taught chef who has a passion for cooking and bringing people together. Good food and good vibes are two of the finer things in life, he says, a...

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé 0000000114914936 Beyoncé Knowles, born September 4, 1981, is a Grammy-winning singer and actress from Houston, Texas. Known as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, she has also had a successfu...

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson 0000000110665899 Curtis James Jackson III, known as 50 Cent, is a renowned rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, raised in South Jamaica, Queens. Overcoming early life struggles a...

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Etan Thomas

Etan Thomas 0000000044387420 Etan Thomas, born 1978, is more than an athlete. Known as “The Activist Athlete”, this former NBA player has turned his focus to a successful literary career, mentoring, ...

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Jeffrey Colvin

Jeffrey Colvin NONE Jeffrey Colvin, a US Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the US Naval Academy, Harvard, and Columbia University, is a prominent fiction writer featured in multiple publications. ...

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Mikki Kendall

Mikki Kendall 0000000496148631 Mikki Kendall is a renowned writer, speaker, and blogger who has contributed to numerous publications and has been featured on various media outlets discussing race, fe...

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Artress Bethany White

Artress Bethany White NONE Artress Bethany White, PhD, is an award-winning poet, essayist, and literary critic known for her poetry collections and scholarly essays. Her notable works include 'My Afm...

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J. Thurman

J. Thurman 0000000014023511 J. Thurman, a Chicago-born author with degrees in Psychology and Political Science, is renowned for his impactful empowerment sessions and motivational speaking. A publish...

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Oludara Adeeyo

Oludara Adeeyo NONE Oludara Adeeyo, a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and psychiatric social worker, specializes in aiding those with severe mental illnesses and homelessness. With a background as ...

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Bill Bellamy

Bill Bellamy 0000000039637261 Bill Bellamy, renowned for hosting and producing TV One's “Who’s Got Jokes?”, is a former MTV VJ and host. He's starred in films and TV shows like Fled, Love Jones, and ...

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Lutishia Lovely

Lutishia Lovely NONE Lutishia Lovely is an award-winning author known for her romance novels and popular Hallelujah Love Series. She also writes under the pseudonym Zuri Day. With a diverse backgroun...

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X 0000000476080561 Lil Nas X, a Grammy-winning rapper from Georgia, gained fame with his viral hit Old Town Road. The first Black, openly gay rapper to win a Grammy, he's been honored with nu...

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Margaret Johnson-Hodge

Margaret Johnson-Hodge NONE Margaret Johnson-Hodge is the author of eleven published novels, contributor to three anthologies, including the highly successful Proverbs of the People, and author of a...

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Miranda Parker

Miranda Parker NONE Davidae Yolanda Stewart, known as Miranda Parker, was an author of comic romance suspense novels. She studied at Agnes Scott College and had diverse roles including journalist, IT...

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey 0000000114722280 Mariah Carey is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and multiple award-winning artist and songwriter. She is the best-selling female artist of all time w...

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Relentless Aaron

Relentless Aaron NONE In 2006 Relentless Aaron, Signed a 14-Book Deal with St. Martin’s Press! Black literati had best take note right here and right now. There’s a new writer on the block ...

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K.E. Lewis

K.E. Lewis NONE K.E. Lewis was raised in Bishopville, SC, where the weather is hot and the accent thick, K.E. grew up in a community that was a haven, rich in generosity and Blackness, much like the...

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