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thoughts to the kwanzaa crawl https://www.kwanzaacrawl.com/ Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia (Self-determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves. Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our …

I was doing some research on Black-owned websites and stumbled across this -- 70 years of marriage wow! Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, who were married on September 12, 1953. Read More.

From Regina Brooks of Serendipity Literary Agency Over the last 180 years, historically Black colleges and universities have nurtured some of the greatest literary minds of our time. Yet, across more than 100 HBCUs, not a single institution currently offers an MFA in Creative Writing. That's why I'm excited to invite faculty members or administrators of a historically Black college or university to apply for the HBCU MFA Think Tank at the 2025 AWP Conference & Bookfair in Los Angeles, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. The think tank will provide educators, writers, and administrators a collaborative space to formulate and explore plan…

Billy Taylor- rest in peace Jazzmobile plus Mark Whitfield talk Charlie Christian If you can ever get this album, ou will hear some classics https://www.discogs.com/release/2260680-Lionel-Hampton-The-Complete-Lionel-Hampton-1937-1941 39 masterpieces

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Is there not a cause? 2014-2015 Will be available for purchase September 16th. Through this powerful collection, the author uses his voice to create a manuscript filled with passion and this book speaks on and to love, faith, anger, deep reflection, regret, growth, resilience and a call for change. Creativity, imagination, emotion and life experiences mixed with a poetic style of storytelling paint vivid pictures of various scenes of everyday life.

Read. James. West. Patented. The. Electret Microphone. In. 1962 .His. Electret Microphone. Can. Be. Found. Today. In. Phones ,Hearing. Aids. Baby. Monitors. And. More. Devices. ....Black. Inventors. In. Technology. ..James. West ....

Betty Boop refers to a culture started by black women as jazz dancers , jazz a musical form started by black musicians.

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Dr. Joe Louis Dudley, Sr. (May 9, 1937 – February 8, 2024) was a prominent entrepreneur Dudley Products, Inc., a prominent Black haircare brand.

Just Us Books, Nation's Leading Black Owned Children's Book Publisher, Celebrates 35th Anniversary Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson, Founders of Just Us Books (West Orange, NJ) September 22, 2023 ─ The average life-span of a small business is eight and a half years according to The New York Times. As Just Us Books prepares to celebrate 35 years in business, it's not only beating the odds, it's also continuing to blaze a trail, publishing children's books that center and celebrate Black stories, history and culture. "Just Us Books' 35th anniversary is not just a celebration of our company," says Wade Hudson, CEO and co-founder. "It'…

I always thought this Brother should be a household name in America. He is crucial to the Black Book Ecosystem. He publishers scholarly work and had to fight to be recognized as such. White folks simply did not want Black people validating scholarship on Black subject matter -- amazing! I first met Kassahun at least 15 years ago which is how old the video I shot below is: I sat down with Kassahun 3 months ago he has been in business almost 37 years. He is also a distributor a business that I use for my book, Voices of the Harlem Renaissance (well it is not "my" book, but I purchased all the inventory for the title from t…

KHOI YOUNG STANFORD UNIVERSITY GYMNAST, Olympic Hopeful! OUTSTANDING! SMOOTH! POISED! MESMERIZING! GORGEOUS! Poetry in Motion! 💥 💯 He is definitely BLACK EXCELLENCE !!! ❤️ Khoi Young was born and grew up in Bowie, Maryland to his parents Kevin and Lucille Young. He has two siblings, a brother and a sister. He attended Bowie High School and went on to become a student at Stanford University where he competed in his sport. Khoi reminds me so much of one of my sons of whom also was offered a full scholarship from Stanford University, although not in the athletic program. Both of my sons love this sport and have achieved some…

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I've been meaning to announce this for awhile, but I kept forgetting to make the graphic. Anyway, I'm happy to finally announce my first con appearance for 2024: Pasadena Comic Con, January 28 from at the Pasadena Convention Center (exact time/schedule pending). I'm ready to show SoCal what my art is all about! https://www.deviantart.com/lamontrobinsonart

Welcome to "the best writing workshop" (Linda Addison) you can possibly take. On SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2024, FROM 2-5PM PACIFIC you'll have the chance to experience "The best writing workshop" (Linda Addison) taught by NY Times bestselling and award-winning writers and teachers. Recent developments have created a path that can take a beginner from totally outside Hollywood to mastering the game! This workshop takes a combined CENTURY of writing experience, amateur and professional, and boils down the essentials into a power-packed THREE HOURS of critical lessons. HOUR ONE: GETTING STARTED. The amazing "Lifewriting" system of writing, a six-step process…

News. Says. Legendary. Singer. Jerry. Butler. Has. Died. ...Besides ,,Being. One. Of. The. Greatest. Singers. ,They. Say. He. Was. On. The. Chicago. Commissioner. Board. ...He. Sung. A. Lot. Of. Great. ,Sings. Including. Only. The. Strong. Survive. .....He. Made. A. Lot. Of. Great. Love. Songs. Including. Western. Union. Man...Never. Gonna. Give. You. Up .Ant Understanding. Mellow ....Great. Love. Songs. Without. Calling. Women. Vile. Names. They. Say. He. Had,,Parkinson Disease. .He. Was. 85 ..

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March. 7. 1965. Bloody. Sunday. ..Peaceful. Black. Protesters. ,Attacked. By. Racist. Evil. Demonic. Terrorist. White. Trash. ,,Police. ..Respect. For. Those. Still. Alive. ..Those. That. Were. Attacked. And Were. Beaten. Up. ...White. Racist. Demonic. Trash. Terrorist. Police. Are. The. Same. Now. As. They. Were. Back. Then. ....They. Still. Try. To. Stop. Black. People. From. ,,,,Voting. ..

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Read. That. Marie. Van. Brittan. Brown. Created. The. First. Home. ,Security. System. ...She. Patent. Her. Home. Security. System. .It. Is. Used. Around. The. World. ..Black. Inventors. Inventions. ,The. ,Racist. White. Will. Not. Talk. About. ..Do. Not. Want. Taught. In. Schools. To. Keep. ...Their. White. Supremely. Going. .....

September 1, 2023 We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jason Reeves a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Jason, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from? When you grow up using the change from food stamp purchases as your weekly comic shop money, you learn to make do with a little. You can become very calculating. You learn to save up money, time, and even energy to overcome obstacles. Quiet as its kept, coming up poor builds a kind of conservat…

https://www.tumblr.com/blackexcellence/745411300034772992/whenweallvote-we-are-saddened-to-hear-about-the PRIOR COMMENTS from @Pioneer1 from @Troy yeah, that would be sexist by today’s standards. It is natural to notice another human’s attractiveness you just get yourself in trouble, expressing it when it has nothing to do with the subject.

@Milton of MVmedia + 133art [ https://www.deviantart.com/133art ] have a book collaboration, check it out https://www.deviantart.com/133art/art/Visions-Vol-2-and-OneNation-Issue-4-991311061 @Troy when you get a chance list the book here from mvmedia shop https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/visions-volume-two from 133art shop https://133art.com/product/onenation-3-copy/

National Black Cheerleading Championship 2024 I've watched this entire program at least 5 times! ... It's an addiction. Every single group was insanely awesome. I've posted 4 of my favorite but again, you have to see it to believe me.... They were all incredible. This video is NOT the actual championship but preliminaries. [1] Crown Athletics won in their category. They were much more dynamic in the finals! It was crazy. The short girl with the leg brace is the captain. Towards the end, she told the group to breathe and catch their breathe. They had no break between routines. [2] William Fleming was one of my fav…

Paul Coates and Troy Johnson I consider Paul a friend, so I'm pleased to share this news 🙂 Press Release New York, NY (September 4, 2024) – The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, today announced W. Paul Coates, publisher, community activist, and founder of Black Classic Press and BCP Digital Printing as the recipient of the 2024 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, which will be presented at the 75th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, November 20. Since 1978, Black Classic Press (BCP) has published remarkable, and often out of print, work…

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Watching. The. Rose. Parade. I. Saw. The. New. Buffalo. Soldiers. . Amazing. ..There. Are. Several. Books. About. The. Buffalo. Soldiers. .....

There are some not-so-well-known hero’s who have made wonderful contributions to communities. Have you heard about the growing number of black female farmers? Growing food and community: According to News19, Bonita Clemons started the FarmaSis movement in 2016 with the goal of teaching 10,000 Black women about farming. Now, she's won the SC Woman Farmer of the Year! I’ve been wanting to get a plot at a community garden in the area I just moved to. It will be a fun activity for my mom and me to do together. Not to mention the benefits of growing my own food. Anyone out there with a veggie garden or who is a farmer a…

Valerie Brown was the tambourinest for the premiere of Josie and the Pussy Cats a comic girl group and one of the best mystery solving crews, and trailblazing characters in comics. The first black female lead and first regular featured black character in morning cartoons, after the Harlem Globetrotters and a Hardy Boys character which was not voiced by a black person. Valerie was voiced by Barbra Pariot, another black actress, but owes her existence to Patrice Halloway who was related to Motown’s Brenda Halloway (her younger sister). With the launch of the show which was a tv made band (alá the partridges and monkeys) the music producer and writer Danny Ja…

Ayesha Kazim [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ayeshakazim/ ] is a freelance photographer and member of [ https://blackwomenphotographers.com/ ] who specializes in creating intimate, vibrant portraits that embody resilience, power, and a quiet confidence. Ayesha's work is influenced by a diverse range of cultures and experiences, stemming from her upbringing in fourteen different countries. This rich background enables her to create powerful portraits that tell a story. Select images from gallery below Full Aticle Plus Gallery https://blog.flickr.net/en/2024/02/14/photographer-spotlight-ayesha-kazim/

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Pioneering 20 Years: Universal Write Publications Marks Major Milestone Independent Black-owned scholarly press celebrates two decades of amplifying Black voices and perspectives BALTIMORE, MD, February 26, 2024 – Universal Write Publications (UWP), an independent Black-owned scholarly press, is celebrating two decades of promoting and publishing academic works that underscore Black voices and narratives. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Ayo Sekai, UWP has flourished from a passion project publishing fiction and children’s books into a respected publisher of rigorous, peer-reviewed academic literature that enriches African agency discussions. …

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You've likely heard the phrase, 'Now that's the real McCoy'. Did you know that the phrase was birthed from an invention by Elijah McCoy who developed a lubricating cup that automatically and evenly distributed oil over the locomotives for steam engine moving parts while in motion? While others put forth similar devices, railroaders often requested 'the Real McCoy'. Patented in 1872, Elijah's invention was used on almost all railroads in North America by 1900. Of course, Elijah held over 57 other patents (including the lawn sprinkler), but sold the rights to some of his patents to raise money to open the Elijah McCoy manufacturing company So, w…

I remember when Jet, Essence, and Ebony magazines were must haves. Really happy to see that they are still available and still black owned. I used to sit on the floor and study each page of Essence and Ebony. And if jJet magazine said it, it was the truth. Lol! did you know that Essence Magazine was founded by four bruthas in 1970? I didn’t. I assumed females were the creatives. oh the good ol’days! I just subscribed to Essence. Can’t wait!!! Did you know that the nations first black magazine, called FREEDOM’S JOURNAL and was published (1827-1829)? then the Negro Digest was launched in 1942 what are fondes…

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Black Greatness comes in all dimensions. We’re all included. Say it loud…What’s your 3-sentence or less, Black Greatness elevator pitch? How would you define your brand/Black Greatness to me while taking the elevator from the first floor to the fifth floor, Here’s my elevator pitch: I’m a creative who develops future leaders who Think Laterally, Lead Differently, and Take Risks. I do this by moving the political box that threatens to confine my creativity by influencing with impact through show-n-tell. Thus proving that ‘rules’ get in the way of innovation.

All Writers Join in! I will not be able to . Hosted by the highly experienced and supportive Steven Barnes + Tananarive Due learn from writers in the business of film Take notes. For those in the area, come live. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH AT 2PM PACIFIC TIME You can still sign up at: www.screenwritingwebinar.com THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE ON A "SLIDING SCALE". We trust you. If you cannot afford the full price, send an email to SCREENWRITINGSECRETS@GMAIL.COM and explain, and we'll send you a link to "pay what you can" and still be part of the community!

from Moon Ferguson [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moonleeferguson/ ; https://vimeo.com/moonferguson ; https://www.kweli.tv/creator/moon-ferguson ; mf@filledwithmagic.com ] We are officially wrapped up with our film festival journey, and after 33 festivals and eight awards, we're thrilled to announce that Skettel is available to watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/b3BVSrd0PwA?si=u5U5vB8u8_00Bvjg Thank you to all of our backers for your support! We couldn't have gotten this far without you! Let us know what you think, and spread the word! With love, Moon

Black Greatness: Have you seen the movie, 'Something the Lord Made'? Vivien Theodore Thomas (his mom just knew she was having a girl, and chose the name Vivian in spite of the fact that she had a son) was an American laboratory supervisor who developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome Thomas did not have any professional education, nor experience in a research laboratory; however, he served as supervisor of the surgical laboratories at Johns Hopkins for 35 years. In 1976, Hopkins awarded him an honorary doctorate and named him an instructor of surgery for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.. Without any education past…

The First Black Female Captain of Star Trek to lead a series. She is not the first to be present. The first female captain + black female captain was played by Madge Sinclair in Star Trek 4 , the voyage home.

what are some of your favorite poems by black authors? Maya, Angelou’s, Still I Rise. LOVE IT!!! It's life-changing, spirit-boosting, reminiscent of the power of our ancestors, reasons to love, laugh, forgive, stand in our truth, persevere and have the audacity to smile, wink and walk away gracefully.

Moon Ferguson Sunshine & Sandy: A Short Documentary Two women, uprooted from the lives they built in America, share an unbreakable bond of love, loss, and life. EXCERPT FROM THE KICKSTARTER Sunshine and Sandy are both portly, God-fearing, silver-haired grandmothers—two surprising faces of criminal deportation. Born in Jamaica, they spent most of their lives in the United States before reuniting years later in Ocho Rios. In America, Sunshine and Sandy were detained by ICE and the DEA, facing criminal charges for marijuana and insurance fraud, respectively. They served multiple sentences in federal prison before being depo…

from Charles Jeff Wade My cousin, Sylvia Moy. She saved Stevie Wonders career writing songs for The Key of Life Album. Berry Gordy was going to Dump Stevie when his voice changed from the Boy Wonder to Maturing Young Man. Stevie spoke at her funeral crediting her for Saving him. Sylvia Moy - 1939-2017 Prolific Motown Records producer and songwriter. Wrote over 180 songs, with Grammy nominations, 20 BMI Awards Biography Moy grew up on the northeast side of Detroit with her eight brothers and sisters, performing on pots and pans to keep themselves busy and musical. Once she reached school, she played jazz and classical, but found her true pla…

Superior Achievement in a Novel Due, Tananarive – The Reformatory (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) Hendrix, Grady – How to Sell a Haunted House (Berkley/Titan) Jones, StephenGraham – Don’t Fear the Reaper (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) LaValle, Victor – Lone Women (One World) Wendig, Chuck – Black River Orchard (Del Rey/Penguin Random House) Superior Achievement in Long Fiction Due, Tananarive – “Rumpus Room” (The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, Akashic Books) Jiang, Ai – Linghun (Dark Matter INK) Khaw, Cassandra – The Salt Grows Heavy (Tor Nightfire/Macmillan/Titan) McCarthy, J.A.W. – Sleep Alone (Off Limits Press LLC) …

The Ethiopian Empress Who Defeated Italy: Taytu Betul The Battle of Adwa, Empress Taytu & Menelik II I have been reading about this war and how the Italtians invaded Africa, Ethiopia and Eritrea and I am so amazed that this kind of history is not taught over here in America. I think this conflict that occurred in the late 1800s, is so important to know!