Black Literature

I'm currently reading Uncle Tom or New Negro? edited by Rebecca Carroll, for leisure. Seeking detailed thoughts, invoked feelings and views on this book. Oh and I have just joined the site, not sure if my wording is proper.

A Perfect Gift! Go inside the mind of a master storyteller through his own words and art. Order now The Graphomaniac's Primer: A Semi-Surrealist Memoir is a chronicle about my journey on the page through drawings, thoughts and memories. I've always loved the blank page: from my first drawings to my first, lined, explorations of letters when I was small. Here I combine it all in the only w…

Elder Mark Makabi Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/markmakabi BYWORD “A Nation Called out of Their Name A NATIONAL IDENTITY GUIDE FOR THE SO-CALLED NEGROES THE MOST ANTICIPATED AND CONTROVERSIAL BOOK OF OUR TIMES LIVE ON AMAZON DESTINE TO BE A BEST-SELLER! PAPERBACK or E-BOOK Byword “A Nation Called out of Their Name”! What is this thought that sits in the back of every Black person’s mind every day they wake? The answer is, “Who am I? Am I just Black? Am I an African in America? Why was I ever called a Negro, a simple color for a complex people? We are…

Here is a summary of the book and a link to Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Weeping-Time-Largest-Auction-American/dp/1316643484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497538883&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Weeping+TIme In 1859, at the largest recorded slave auction in American history, over 400 men, women, and children were sold by the Butler Plantation estates. This book is one of the first to analyze the operation of this auction and trace the lives of slaves before, during, and after their sale. Immersing herself in the personal papers of the Butlers, accounts from journalists that witnessed the auction, genealogical records, and oral histories, Anne C. Bailey weaves toge…

From the article which appears in The Atlantic: “Indeed, the FBI’s war against black bookstores represents a sad chapter in the history of law enforcement in the U.S., a time when federal agents dispensed with all notions of freedom of speech as they targeted black entrepreneurs and their customers for buying and selling literature they deemed politically subversive.” Of course this is just one part of a multifaceted campaign to crush the Black community. Growing up in the 'hood we saw this assault first hand. The article mentions Una Mulzac's store in Harlem. Una was still running the store even after I started AALBC.…

The publisher of this book, Blue Nile Press, is one of the most conscious Black-owned publishing companies I'm aware of. They are the first publisher to print a book with the AALBC.com Bestseller seal on it. Besides the fact that the book is an AALBC Best Seller it provides an additional incentive for me to promote and sell the book. In June I will be in Austin, TX presenting at the Austin African American Book Festival. I will be selling this book and any other AALBC bestselling books who have the seal on it. Peace, Troy

What do you think @Pioneer1 I sure you must be aware of this group given where it was founded and the principles it espouses. Check out https://www.asetbooks.com/

We've had a great year! Visit our website and check out our best selling titles for 2021. All available MVmedia merchandise is on sale for 30% off until January 1, 2022. Thank you for supporting the best of the Black Fantastic! MVmedia

I'm starting a major overhaul of the AALBC website. The designers felt it was time for a logo "refresh." Here is an option I'm currently considering. This will be the 4th logo change in 25 years. Here are the previous logos. The logo will inform the look and feel of the new design, so it is important. I considered more radical redesigns but rejected them, as I did not want to stray too far from the current design and make the brand unrecognizable. Let me know what you think.

Richard Murray's Public Literary Challenge Listing #RMPLCL A an ever-growing list of couples, Literary Challenge aside Example of Challenge Entry, as long as I am alive. Currently, the couplets, I call Dualations, stem from my activities at CRLiterature group in Deviantart, where I am known as HDdeviant. Each public challenge will be added to this work. Enjoy reading the examples or taking part of the challenges. https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/richard-murray-s-public-literary-challenge-listing-rmplcl #rmplcl #kobo #eepub #ebook #hddeviant #richardmurray #richardmurrayhumblr

CENTO Series episode 90 Poetry lovers enjoy.

BOOKS ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE...BIBLE LEGACY OF THE BLACK RACE BY JOYCE ANDREWS...,ETHIOPIA NS AND THE BIBLE BY EDWARD ULLENDORF.BIBLICAL HISTORY OF BLACK MAN KIND..I READ THAT IN GENESIS ETHIOPIANS WERE MENTION .GENESIS 9 18-19.GENESIS 2,11-13. GENESIS 10,6-7.BLACK AND CHRISTIAN WEBSITE SAYS ETHIOPIANS WERE MENTIONED AT LEAST 50 TIMES IN THE BIBLE.....BLACK PEOPLE HAVE BECOME WANDERING SHEEP SPIRITUALLY.....THIS IS NOT TAUGHT IN THE BLACK CHURCH.......

SOULFIRE BOOKS exists because you read! With the advent of this company, a new day has dawned in the world of urban literature. At SOULFIRE BOOKS, we possess the unique attitude that you deserve a reading experience that far exceeds your expectations, one that is totally transforming and enriching. Reading should be a wonderful habit, but how can this be so when you have been forced to read terribly written books with predictable storylines? Well, it is GRADUATION DAY! You have graduated to a realm of writing that will set you free from the ordinary, the mundane, and the highly ridiculous literature that you may have grown accustomed to. Whet your literary palette…

See the first footage from Black & Write - A documentary on black authors and the publishing business. C. Mikki, Ifalade Ta'Shia Asanti, Bryan-Keyth Wilson, Kim Johnson, Sherrice Thomas, Pat Tucker, Nakia R. Laushaul, Renee Daniel Flagler, Kim Green, Dr. Jacqueline Green, Takeyah Young, Jamillah M. Warner, LaVonda Howard, Dr. Venise Berry, James Jackson, Faynetta Lavergne Burrle, Irma Bryant, Dr. Linda F. Beed, Kimberly A. Bibbs, Kim Johnson, Patricia Haley, Tia Ross, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9JmfGVEgco

Ratchet Woman 2 – Tameka’s Turmoil – Free Limited Time The follow up to the highly reviewed Ratchet Woman is Ratchet Woman 2 - Tameka’s Turmoil. Tameka’s marriage to Terrance unexpectedly explodes when she confronts him with information he didn’t know she had. They have an intense faceoff that ends in a most surprising manner. Tameka is suddenly thrown back into life as a single mother raising three children on her own. While still fighting the stereotypes attached to being an unwed mother a man comes into her life that she never expected. Tameka suffers some unexpected drama including one that could cost Tameka her life as her past comes back to haunt her. Tameka tri…

I just published the November/December 2016 bestsellers list. Children's books really dominated the list this two month period. There are hundreds of different titles sold each period, most of them only sell one or two copies, but there were scores of excellent children's books which sold several copies.

The New York Post reported yesterday; "Colin Kaepernick has inked a book deal worth just over $1 million with Random House imprint One World, Page Six has exclusively learned. One World’s headed by book world superstar Chris Jackson, who also publishes Jay-Z and Ta-Nehisi Coates. He launched One World last year." One World was founded in 1992 and was on the leading edge of imprints created to meet the demand of books dedicated to African Americans; a period which only lasted about a decade. One World has been relaunched, and Chris Jackson has been named Publisher and editor-in-chief of One World, which arguably makes him the most powerful Black man…

...well it is an old book that was never published. I had not heard a peep about this book before last night, when I discovered it trolling for interesting books on my distributors website. Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston is a never-before-published but which tells the story of a Brother you endured the middle passage -- yes the Middle Passage! He was kidnapped from African 50 years after the practice was outlawed and enslaved in the American south... those slavers really were devils huh?

Hello! My name is Teon Dolby and my author name is Monet. I am interested in a book review on my self-published anthology titled, Joy Comes in the Morning. The Publication date is June 21, 2018 and the ISBN 9781721079605. Joy Comes in the Morning is a collection of poetry that focuses on the healing of damaged women. An anthology filled with raw, real emotions: encourages readers to take the first step towards their healing process and living a holistic life. Synopsis: Take the first step forward in learning about self-care and loving yourself unconditionally. Divided into six chapters, Monet paints her triumphant progression from th…

Lynda was a friend and super-supportive of AALBC. Her loss will be profoundly felt. The following is from the Go On Girl! Book Club: With a sorrowful heart we regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved National Chair, President, and Co-Founder Lynda M. Johnson. Go On Girl! Book Club is Lynda's legacy. She was a visionary and a true leader. The world has lost an amazing human being. Anyone fortunate enough to come into contact with Lynda M. Johnson was left feeling loved and inspired. Lynda leaves behind a literary sisterhood that will forever embody her spirit. Words cannot adequately express our sadness at t…

topics The sixty-sixth of the Cento series-> A cento is a poem made by an author from the lines of another author's work. In the series I place my cento and a link to the other authors poem. The Coin of Keekuk Johnson->literature+adoptable+coloring page The Last Golden-> literature+synthography+development video A Family On The Sea-> literature + synthography+ development video Dates-> astrology , goethe, gere IF YOU MADE IT THIS FAR : in honor of kang , juliana lepine art , Clinical Research in Africa- Norvan reports , slow motion water craft , Tananarive Due on Aliens , The art of tanya , The future of black elected repres…

Thoughts Remember to join my discord for example stories or other literary or illustrative work that isn't public or finished yet. Email nor Substack allow for the group discussion environment as good as Discord. Use the link below by 10/10/2025 and say hi into the Emergency channel. https://discord.gg/JahWWF2s Ione Sykes- daughter of murdering spirit Pinto Sykes needs your help. Continue her story, however you want in a 250 word comment. https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/journal/Where-Are-They-Now-Ione-Sykes-The-Grave-1216944947 Richard Murray's Public Literary Challenge Listing #RMPLCL I started because I realize that art cha…

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THE CROSS AND THE LYNCHING TREE 2 OF THE MOST EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SYMBOLS IN THE BLACK COMMMUNITIES//THEOLOGIAN JAMES H. CONE EXPLORES THE SYMBOLS AND THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK//JESUS ON THE CROSS AND BLACK PEOPLE LYNCHED WERE BOTH BEING DISPLAYED//NOT A BIBLE READER.WHEN JESUS WAS ON THE CROSS,WAS THERE CELEBRATING /BLACK MEN LYNCHED ,THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE KLAN AND THE KLAN CROWD CELEBRATING////SOME OF THE PREACHERS ARE AS BAD AS THE ROMANS ARE WHOEVER PUT CHRIST ON THE CROSS///NOT A BIBLE READER,SOME CHRISTIANS AND PREACHERS DO NOT READ THE BIBLE EITHER.//// .BIBLE DOES NOT SAY COLOR OF CHRIST,BLACK PREACHERS CONTROLLED BY GREED…

Hello, I would like to submit my self-published book for review consideration. Author: Georgia Madison Title: Gettin' Down to the "Real" Nitty-Gritty, Life: American Dream or American Nightmare ISBN-13: 978-0983341802 ASIN: B017ON3OWQ Publication Date: November 6, 2015 Link:http://a.co/hUEqqeA In this unpredictable life, a lot of times we find we have to "laugh to keep from crying" and it makes us question if: "Life is Beautiful," "Life is a B*tch Then You Die," "Life is Hard But I'm Glad I'm Here." There's a popular saying out these days that says, "Keep it Real." If you want to read a book that really keeps it "real" r…

Greetings: I am pleased to submit my first fiction novel, KIN FOLKS, for a review by the African American Literature Book Club. Below are further logistics: Author: Monica Y. Perryman Book Title: KIN FOLKS ISBN: 978-1976183966 Publication Date: October 25, 2017 Book Synopsis: The Cashmeres are a well-known family providing funeral services to other families in the Harrisburg community of Chicago. In plain sight, it appears as if they've reached the epitome of wealth and success. Unbeknownst to their admirers, the Cashmere family has just as much – or even more dysfunctional issues than some of the clients they serve. Join …

Pre-Order The Crossroads Anthology - and enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card However several of the authors in this huge anthology are bestselling authors. A few are on AALBC and have gained bestseller status here as well. It is an easy and inexpensive way to try a variety of different authors. This actually may be with entering even if you are not interested in the books. Click here for instructions on how to enter.

It’s really coming together. Here are a few pictures from the upcoming release Mommy Be So Mean She Takes My Money: Clarence the Cabbie Confidential. You can see more here http://daniellegfny.com/index.php/2020/11/23/sneak-peek-at-mommy-be-so-mean-she-takes-my-money-illustrations/

Ahmenfree's Magic. Magical. Black. Girl. In. A. Magic. ,Society ,,,,,Book. By. Andrea Rose. Washington.....

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This is the African American Literature Book Club's latest newsletter. Feedback is greatly encouraged. New Books Coming April 2024 & More ❤️

RMNewsletter 4th Version Thoughts 01/19/2025 I am nearly finished a book review, so hopefully it will come out soon. I admit, I didn't take my usual December break and feel the need in January. You can scroll to last week on the work calendar to see a more fulfilling week. I have enjoyed the Lucy Worsley series so far. I advice all women to check out the Jack the Ripper, the video + transcript is available. The Afrofuturism is free to view, I also added some graphical notes in the post writers. Anyone have thoughts on TikTok? The image is of Cicely Tyson in The Blue Bird. Did you know of her in this film? RM WORK CALENDAR Topics Cento Series Ep…

Author Juliette Akinyi Ochieng, aka blogger "Baldilocks," says her book, Tale of the Tigers, has sold 23 copies on Amazon in the 11 months since it was released (can't tell if it's been on Amazon that long). Its current sales rank is #10,139 overall and #9 in sports fiction. That appears to indicate that 99.9 percent of Amazon books have sold fewer than two dozen copies in the past year.

The book title is "2236" and the author's name is Milton McGriff. His characters are so wonderfully drawn and the story, although fiction, depicts life during the civil rights movement for African Americans. Please don't miss out on this great book that will stay in your mind and heart forever!! Linda Q.

Here is a summary of my relative book versus eBook sales from Amazon's affiliate program for 2009 through 2013. The graph does not reveal revenue generated or units sold, but it does show the mix of book, ebooks and other everything else sold, via the Amazon affiliate program, over the last 5 years. Interpret the graph this way, if I sold 100 products in 2009, 81 of them would have been books, one would have been an eBook and 18 would have been anything from a curling iron to a flash drive. You can see that eBooks, as a percentage of everything else sold, has not changed from 2012 to 2013. The explosive growth of ebooks relative to physical books, on AALBC.c…

Marlon James' novel A Brief History of Seven Killings wins the 2015 Man Booker Prize!

JB Smiley Jr. Born With It: Unleashing Your Greatness 978-0-578-18190-5 Publication Date July 27, 2016 Life is tough. Negativity is all around us. Many of us have experienced failure first hand. Despite the difficult circumstances, every individual has the desire to succeed. If you are in need of an extra push, guidance, or are seeking an encouraging word, this is the book for you. Born With It: Unleashing Your Greatness is groundbreaking in its approach to personal empowerment. It boldly states looking outside oneself for the solutions to personal struggle is not the answer. The answer lies within. In this lighthearted, motivational book,…

…whenever someone prefaces a statement with, “This might sound racist…” you know to brace yourself for a racist statement. But I look at a LOT or books over the course of my day. Naturally, one notices trends and patterns, real and imagined, as one examines large numbers of books over time. One trend I've noticed, for example, is a surge in interest in Children's books. This is a great trend because there has been so much discussion on the lack of diversity in children's literature, that it actually crowded out discussion about the great literature that exists. Another trend I noticed is that corporate publishing seems to be veering even further way from publ…

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Before they were crewmates, Changa, The Tuareg, Panya, Mikaili and Amir Zakee all experienced their own adventures. The stories in this exciting anthology give a glimpse of their lives before the fateful safari that binds them as a family and changes each of them forever. Before the Safari adds depth to this fantastic adventure and expands Sword and Soul in an exciting and entertaining way. 'Every story is a solid, glorious hunk of swords & sorcery, and each one a discrete adventure that moves its protagonist forward to the time when he’ll meet his future companions. Watching characters we’ve come to love as a company venture and struggle on their …

My name is Bobbi Simmons, and I am the author of my first children's book, Soil Sisters Magical Garden Adventure: Savoring the Soul of Mother Earth. It was a project co-written with my husband, Thomas. I am very interested in getting a book review. Soil Sisters Magical Garden Adventure takes the reader on a magical generational journey of discovering the beauty and richness of savoring the soul of Mother Earth. Summer and Autumn are two sisters who love to play in the dirt and watch things grow. They decide to use their green thumbs to help their community by creating a magical garden filled with fruits, vegetables, and flowers. With the help of their family and friends, …

The Freeman's Complaint , a late response to the Slave's complaint https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/1208702353 Share your favorite juneteenth art in the comments.

Flash Fictions a series A series of Flash fictions from me, pick the one you want. Tell me what you think of any.

Check out the NY Times article about the National Black Writers' Conference which begin this Thursday in Brooklyn NYC. If you attend the VIP reception you can score this high quality AALBC.com bag:

Hello, My name is John Van Roekel. I’m a 62 year-old white guy who in 1994 read a biography of Teddy Roosevelt that described his experiences with the African-American 9thand 10th Cavalry Regiments during the Spanish-American War. I was so impressed with the story of these men that I naively decided to write a novel about a young black man serving in the 9th Cavalry. After years of research, writing classes, and trips to Fort Robinson, Nebraska, the Wounded Knee site in South Dakota, and to the San Juan Hill battle site in Cuba, Braver Deeds is the result. So, what do African-American readers think about a well-meaning white man writing a novel mainly about Af…

I learned from a local journalist and author Cheryl Wills, of New York City's NY1 that Rosa Guy passed recently. I don't know the exact date, but I believe it was within the past week. Rosa was a Harlem based author, and literary activist. Her first book was published in the mid 60's (I believe), she co-founded the Harlem Writer's Guild. She was also a member of a Black nationalist literary organization, On Guard for Freedom. She is definitely, as I would say, "An Author You Should Know". Cheryl's TV station did a segment on Rosa Guy but I missed it. I've been searching the net for over 24 hours and I have yet to see a mention of Rosa's passing. If I have not …

Two-time Oscar-nominee, Lee Daniels talks with AALBC.com about his latest film LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER The film is based upon the book The Butler: A Witness to History by Wil Haygood.

You are cordially invited to the #BlackGirlPassion Chicago Experience. #BlackGirlPassion was created by Book Euphoria to empower black women – and ALL women – to become the best version of themselves and embrace what ignites their hunger to succeed. Our Book Euphoria mission is to be encouraging, be original, dare to inspire, and rock our #BlackGirlPassion! #PassionOverload #We'reJustThatDope Check out our event trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Di9obvFC7os EMPOWERMENT & BOOK/VENDOR EXPO Join us for a day filled with music, poetry, dancing, guest speakers, empowerment discussion & more. There will also be prizes raffled off throughout th…

Greetings Book Lovers! It's Christmas in July, and I'm giving away the gift of SUMMER SAVINGS! My holiday novella, Bells Will Be Ringin' will be available for only .99 starting July 15 through July 21. https://www.amazon.com/Bells-Will-Be-Ringin-Christmas-ebook/dp/B0782815L1