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Part of me, even though my livelihood is based on the net, wishes for a time before the thing existed. I mean we have more access to information but are not any smarter and certainly not wiser. Maybe the 'net or TV is not the 'cause but if seems to accelerate the dissemination of all the crap we can manufacture as a people. I just posted my Zimmerman predictions on facebook. I rest my case

The DVD is now available

Also Read an AALBC.com Film Review ------ Press Release -------------- My-lan Beauford | Warner Bros. 3400 Riverside DriveBldg 160 RM 13-126 Burbank, CA 91504 P#818.977.6358|AIM: Mylan40 Mylan.beauford@warnerbros.com WB on: Facebook, Twitter & YouTube FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “It’s not just a movie about baseball, it’s a movie about an American legend.” – Jake Hamilton, Fox-TV “Stirring and inspiring.” - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone SEE GREATNESS WHEN 42 ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON JULY 16 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Blu-ray and Digital Download include exclusive behind the scenes interviews with Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman All disc versions feature UltraViolet Burbank, CA, June 4, 2013 – Watch the true story of an American legend when “42” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on July 16 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Legendary Pictures. Starring Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman as two men who changed baseball forever, “42” follows the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey and the great Jackie Robinson as they take a stand against racism and baseball’s infamous color line. Directed by Academy® Award winner Brian Helgeland (“L.A. Confidential”), “42” also stars Nicole Beharie as Jackie’s beloved wife Rachel Robinson; Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher; Andre Holland as Wendell Smith; Lucas Black as Pee Wee Reese; and Hamish Linklater as Ralph Branca. “42” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and on single disc DVD for $28.98. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray, and the theatrical version in standard definition on DVD. Both the Blu-ray Combo Pack and the single disc DVD include UltraViolet which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the standard definition theatrical version of the film to a wide range of devices including computers and compatible tablets, smartphones, game consoles, Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.* SYNOPSIS Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men – the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey – whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. 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Sounds like fodder for a new novel of erotica The Fuckit List. Erotica for the geriatric set. A romantic spa day sounds nice. If he was single I'd say got for it. Then again he did say his wife was forgetful I disagree with social media being an equal opportunity venue, but that is a completely different conversation. It is interesting however how many encounters started there, ultimately devolves into sex.

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Nicely written Cynique. But, when Zimmerman beats the rap nothing will happen as a result. We will go back to our mobile devices tweeting nonsense, getting fatter, dumber and enriching the 1% at our own expense. America has become a different place in the 20 since the Rodney King beat down. I think the lack of reaction, or even discussion about Oscar Grant, for example, should tell us something. Time may prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

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Hello Black America, please allow me this opportunity to ask you to consider some important and relevant principal facts about ourselves as a community and a people. Yesterday we celebrated Independence day , the 4th of July. Many of the far right extremes of our community would balk at celebrating America's Birthday, because of the seriously discordant history of Black or Africans in America. We however do not agree with this position, as it fails to acknowledge the ideal of what America has strived to become, and has succeeded in achieving significant change, as well as for the thousands of lives sacrificed in service to this nation by our people. Many would deam this unpatriotic not only to America but more pertinently to our own Black community. We however, also do not agree with the politically left position that we are simply all American, and honoring seperate traditions unique to our American historical position as Blacks or Africans, are unecessary, divisive and fruitless. This position is equally or perhaps even more bereft of wisdom and a sense of self worth or identity as a community or a people. So we respectfully reject this position as well. It too is very unpatriotic to ourselves, but one could apporiately perceive this to be self-hatred. We submit that we are Americans by virtue of our birth and by virtue of our centuries of myriad sacrifices and work both voluntary and involuntary toward the development of this country first under the British, then under the Colonials and now under the United States of America, of which we too are "sons" and "daughters". However, most importantly we are of African descent, brought to this land under duress and in captivity, kidnapped from our shores and family; a crime against humanity, still to this day yet unaddressed with adequate compensation-(save this discussion is for another day). So one must admit that our experience is like no other people on the face of the Earth today. A whole population of diverse ethnicities taken so far from their homes and forced into centuries of brutality and servitude, later to be freed by virtue of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation, probably the most significant executive order ever issued by a president, as far as Black Americans are concerned, made effective on January 1, 1863. But it was not until January 18th, 1865 that all African Americans in the United States were actually freed as the "good ole Texans" had to be forced by federal troops in battle, even after the end of the Civil War hostilities, to comply with the order to free the enslaved. So on June 19th, 1865 the "last" of the enslaved Africans were freed to be Americans. To make the choice to determine their own futures and everything thereafter. Hence, the GREAT day for celebrating our collective freedom to be Americans, to be self-determined men and women, to be whatever we so choose, by law and inalienable right. Juneteenth was born! So we conclude as a Black or African Americans, to celebrate the 4th of July with such pomp and circumstance on one hand, and to not celebrate Juneteenth with equally if not greater pomp and circumstance or even reverence is utterly heinous and a shame unto ourselves. Please consider these words for next year and lets begin the revitalization of this most sacred day in OUR African American Story, yea even for the total population - our American Story, as we all put Juneteenth in its proper place of respect in our community and our nation! Graciously and Earnestly LaQuay L. Juel, BLACKNJ LaQuay L. Juel is the editor and principal partner of BLACKNJ News & Politics as well as BLACKNJ.COM a New Jersey based statewide company serving Black owned businesses and professionals. He has been a longstanding organizational community activist in politics, business development, and social thought. LaQuay L. Juel Chief Strategic Officer office: 908.248.2265 cell: 1.732.807.5835 fax: 1.888.458.2744 fb: http://www.facebook.com/bnjcommunity http://www.facebook.com/blacknewjersey

Pioneer here are my predictions: Zimmerman will get off, any penalties will be minor Black folks won't do shit about it Zimmerman will be groomed to become a talking head for the right wing Zimmerman will write a book The family will sue the book's profits and will lose The book will become a bestseller despite calls by Black folks to boycott it A movie will be made, Gabourey Sidibe will play Jeantal. Black folks, led by Spike Lee, will complain that a Black filmmaker was not "given" the opportunity to make the film

Pioneer I'm not sure if any of your previous posts resonated more with me than this one. "...this 'E'-conomy isn't just ruining the economic market but I really think it's destroying the social fabric of society..." That might sound extreme, but I'm really not so sure it is anymore. When these youngins, breast feed, on the tit of social media come come of age I can only image what that world will look like. I'm sure the same thing was said about the advent of TV. I'm not convinced the world is better as a result it the boob tube either. When the internet first started it was truly open. Today it is quickly becoming a massive, interactive boob tube, custom tailored to exploit your weaknesses for monetary gain.

You are probably right Pioneer. Obviously the position of POTUS is more about style than substance, superbly reflective of the American culture.

then the most logical conclusion is that Zimmerman will indeed go free (I have not been following the case closely).

Hey y'all please bear with or skip the intro (about 45 seconds) and wait for Brandon's statement. This is the 2nd rough cut of the trailer for BRAVE NEW SOULS: BLACK SCI-FI & FANTASY WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. This documentary explores the thoughts, goals and inspirations of a new generation of Black creators in graphic novels, television, cinema, literature and digital media. Producer/director Brandon M. Easton wanted to shine much-needed light on new Black writers whose contributions and market awareness have been buried under the onslaught of the myriad of entertainment options in the 21st century. Brandon also wanted to provide a window into their creative process and expose both aspiring writers and potential fans to incredibly imaginative, witty and sophisticated storytelling that challenges your perception of reality. This rough cut is meant to show the general vibe of the piece and is not reflective of the final version to be released to the public in July 2013. This version has a short interview with director Brandon Easton as he discusses the impetus behind the production of the documentary. CITIZEN B. PRODUCTIONS, copyright 2013 Join the Black Science Fiction Society to Learn More

Hey Judge welcome to the conversation. I'm not a Republican (or Democrat) either. I admire Ben for his medical prowess too, perhaps not as much as you do but his accomplishments are indeed noteworthy. Sure getting a medical degree takes time and work, but intellectually Ben was suited for the task. He was born that way. There are people who have to work just as hard, to get a High School diploma, as Ben did to get his MD. Both accomplishments are just as admirable, but I digress... I'd bet Ben is just as qualified as Obama was -- indeed one can make a reasonable argument that Ben is more qualified (I won't make it but a smart person easily could). I also don't recall Ben ever saying anything against Black people. Ben of has been critical of the behavior of some Black people which is a big distinction. In any event it would be interesting to see if Black people would support a Carson presidency in significant numbers. Probably not over Hillary.

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Oscar Grant's Shooting was recorded by witnesses and uploaded to Youtube: Grants story was captured in the new film Fruitvale Station, which we reviewed. What I don't understand is why I had never heard this story until I learned about this film. I did a search of Oscar Grants name on this website and there was nothing (other the information about this film) which is unusual -- especially back then -- because we usually hit on most of the topics of the day. This story, unlike Travon's was captured on film and has tons of eye witnesses. The shooting was inexplicable. The police officer who served just two years in prison say he was confused between his gun and his taser?!? Unbelievable.

I'm about 1/2 way through his book now. Again I went to the bookstore -- over $30 with the tax. Versus Amazon delivering it to my front door for $7 less. I actually order the book from Amazon while in the store. Now If that bookstore, my local Barnes & Noble superduper store, minutes from my house, closed I would not be happy. It is the only store for that sells new books for maybe 20 miles that I'm aware of. I often go there to buy food and chill on their patio. The the store is a bright, two stories and cavernous, but they don't have a lot of titles given the space. There are few books on the first floor which has; a cafe, stationery, games, nooks, music, magazines and cashiers. Most of the books are located on the top floor. But given most of the floor space, is literally space giving the store that cavernous feel, there is not much room for book. There is plenty of soft seating and plenty of space between shelves. The store does not host author events, but they have free WiFi. But all of this speaks to Jaron's book. I simply do not use the store to buy books because Amazon sells them for so much less. In reaction, the big stores have morphed into a spaces where books are not the primary focus and the Indy stores are closing. B&N is now Amazon's book showroom.

I don't know but if you follow the money you'll find your answer.

Now that might be interesting.... maybe I will.

What do the Librans and Taureans get out the relationship?

The Harlem Book Fair, now in its 15 year, hosts a large street where you will find a variety of booksellers, food and other types of vendors. But the crown jewel of the fair -- indeed any fair like it -- is the schedule of seminars, panels and related activities. The list below is not exhaustive and is current as of the time I posted it. For the most current information please visit the Harlem Book Fair website. PHILLIS WHEATLEY BOOK AWARDS 2013 - FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013 7:00p – 9:00p Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Langston Hughes Auditorium 515 Lenox Avenue @ West 135th Street Music by Atiba Wilson and the Befo’ Quotet Sonia Sanchez will receive 1st Annual Sonia Sanchez ​Award in Poetry at 2013 Wheatley Award Program. This honor, named for Sonia Sanchez, which will be awarded annually to a Poet. Book Awards 2013 Wheatley Award Finalists First Fiction The Last Warner Woman by Kei Miller Antebellum by R. K. Thomas Sweet Lullaby by DaWitt The Magnificent Life of Gravvy Brown by DeVaughn Lilly The Garvey Protocol by Eric Christopher Webb Fiction Love In A Carry-on Bag by Sadeqa Johnson A Gathering of Water by Bernice L. McFadden The Warlord of Willow Ridge by Gary Phillips Silent Cry by Dywane Birch Sinners & Saints by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir Floyd Patterson: The Fighting Life of Boxing's Invisible Champion by W. K. Stratton The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by R L Smith The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss A Mission From God by James Meredith Gather at the Table by Sharon Leslie Morgan and Thomas Morgan DeWolf Nonfiction / History & Politics Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation by Deborah Davis Out from the Shadow: The Story of Charles L. Gittens Who Broke the Color Barrier in the United States Secret Service by Maurice A. Butler This Fragile Life: A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son by Charlotte Pierce-Baker Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman's Quest for Social Justice in America, from the Courtroom to the Kill Zones by Connie Rice The Courage To Hope: How I Stood Up to the Politics of Fear by Shirley Sherrod Poetry Here I Throw Down My Heart by Coleen J. McElroy Shouda Been Jimi Savannah by Patricia Smith Thrall by Natasha Trethewey Hurrah’s Nest by Arisa White Speak Water by Truth Thomas QBR/THE BLACK BOOK REVIEW/HARLEM BOOK FAIR AUTHOR TALKS AT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER - SATURDAY, JULY 20 Presented by Columbia University School of the Arts, T-Mobile, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture WELCOME: Max Rodriguez, Director, Harlem Book Fair; Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Director, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; Marcia Sells, Associate VP, Program Development and Initiatives, and Associate Dean, Office of Community Outreach and Education, School of the Arts, Columbia University Time: 11:50a – 12:00p MYTHOLOGIES OF RACE, SCIENCE, AND HEALTH Time: 12:00p – 1:15p Moderator: Sheldon Krimsky, Genetic Justice: DNA Databanking, Criminal Investigations and Civil Liberties Panelists: Jonathan Metzl, The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease; Alondra Nelson, Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination; Samuel K. Roberts, Infectious Fear: Politics, Disease, and the Health Effects of Segregation; and Harriet Washington, Deadly Monopolies: The Shocking Corporate Takeover of Life Itself and the Consequences for Your Health and Our Medical Future. From the long history of medical experimentation on African Americans, the complex connection between race and DNA, to racial health disparities that present a national crisis, the panelists gathered for this discussion will trace how racial thinking and bias have been woven into our national dialogue on science and health. THE ROAD TO DISCOVERY: A CONVERSATION WITH E.R. SHIPP and CARL HART Time: 1:30p – 2:45p Participants: Carl Hart, High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society; E.R. Shipp, Outrage: The Story Behind the Tawana Brawley Hoax A recent brief on medicaldaily.com states that Europe is now the world’s leading drug market, with 280 new and dangerous “legal” highs replacing traditional drug use. A conversation between Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, E.R. Shipp, and neuroscientist, Carl Hart, aims to shift the scientific and judicial communities’ focus away from tidy, racialized characterizations of drug abuse and illegality to more comprehensive approaches that address both the material conditions of marginalized Americans and mainstreamed “functional” users. FIFTY YEARS LATER: BLACKS AND THE 21ST CENTURY CITY Time: 3:00p – 4:15p Moderator: Tina Campt, Other Germans: Black Germans and the Politics of Race, Gender and Memory in the Third Reich Panelists: Farah Griffin, Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists and Progressive Politics During World War I; Kendall Thomas, Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement; Peniel Joseph, Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to Barack Obama Fifty years after the March On Washington how much progress have blacks made in American society? A half century after racial violence in Birmingham, Alabama elevated Dr. King to new heights of leadership and inspired President John F. Kennedy to deliver a historic televised "race speech" in support of civil rights, racial equality remains a contested notion in American society. That blacks have made progress in political participation but endure alarming rates of income inequity is profoundly disconcerting. But this is not a new history. What historical and contemporary factors drive these persistent issues and what new knowledge can be harnessed to address the specific demands of the new century? CONVERSATIONS IN BLACK FREEDOM: CELEBRATING THE LEGACIES OF ROSA PARKS AND ESLANDA ROBESON Time: 4:30p – 5:45p Participants: Mary Frances Berry, the former Chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights, Power in Words: The Stories behind Barack Obama's Speeches, from the State House to the White House, will join Barbara Ransby, Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson, and Jeanne Theoharis, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, to honor these two freedom fighters and discuss their new books. February 4, 2013 marks the centennial of the birth of Rosa Parks. Two decades before Parks' historic arrival, Eslanda Cardozo Goode Robeson was born on December 15, 1895 in Washington DC. Both women were indomitable activists and long distance runners “hidden in plain sight” in the Black Freedom Struggle: Rosa Parks played a foundational role laying the groundwork, galvanizing and maintaining the Montgomery movement and subsequently advising Civil Rights and Black Power organizations in Detroit; Eslanda Robeson — chemist, author, actress and journalist—as a leader in the Progressive Party and the anti-colonial Council on African Affairs. HE NEW JERUSALEM: BLACK LIFE, THE CHURCH, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY Time: 6:00p – 7:15p Moderator: Josef Sorret, Spirit in the Dark: A Religious History of Racial Aesthetics Panelists: Anthea Butler, Women in the Church of God in Christ, Making A Sanctified World; Rev. James Forbes, Who's Gospel: A Concise Guide to Progressive Protestantism; Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America; Obery Hendricks, The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus’ Teachings The fact that religious belief, religious institutions, and religious people came to be seen as essential to social freedom remains the central paradox in African American life and political history. This discussion examines the overlapping challenges of creating a basis for black collective political activism, building independent black institutions, and determining the place of men, women, politics and religion in leadership. QBR/THE BLACK BOOK REVIEW/HARLEM BOOK FAIR PROGRAMS AT THE SCHOMBURG AMERICAN NEGRO THEATER (THE ANT) - SATURDAY, JULY 20 Presented by QBR/The Black Book Review and T-Mobile GETTING RELUCTANT BOYS OF COLOR TO READ Moderator: Jerry Craft, Syndicated Cartoonist / Middle Grade Author / Illustrator Panelists: Ty Jackson, Middle Grade Author; Torrey Maldonado, Veteran Teacher/ Middle Grade and Young Adult Author; Alex Simmons: Writer children's novels / Comic books such as Batman and Archie; Eric Velasquez, Children's book Illustrator, Author, College Professor Time: 12:30 p - 1:30p Why aren't our boys reading? How can we get them to read more? Our panel is made up of veteran educators / artists who work with youth who read everything from comic books and comic strips to picture books to Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. They will comment on their own experiences with reading and addressing this persistent problem. Explore the realities, challenges, and rewards of reaching reluctant readers. FROM PRINT TO SCREEN: A SCREENING & DISCUSSION OF BUTTERFLY RISING, A BOOK TO FILM ADAPTATION Presenter: Tanya Wright, Author & Actress, Butterfly Rising Time: 1:30p – 3:30p When her brother dies, singer Lilah Belle sets out to escape her grief and embarks on a road trip, but not before coaxing the new-to-town, most scandalous woman in Artesia, Rose Johnson, to go with her. These two broken souls steal a vintage truck and head out on the open road to a fated encounter with the mythical, magical 'Lazarus of the Butterflies'. What occurs with the strange Butterfly Man transforms their destinies and binds the women together - forever. Join Author, Screenwriter, Actress, and Producer Tanya Wright (Deputy Kenya Jones of HBO's TRUE BLOOD) in a discussion on what it takes to be successful as a multi-platform author. Tanya will next appear as an actress on Orange Is the New Black, the new Netflix original series that debuts July 11. The author will autograph books following the screening and discussion. AN UNPANEL: TECHNOLOGY'S IMPACT ON WRITERS (REGISTER HERE) Presented by Troy Johnson, Founder & Publisher, AALBC.com, and Ron Kavanaugh, Founder of Mosaic Literary Magazine TIME: 3:30p – 6:00p When it comes to race and ethnicity and social media engagement, African Americans vastly outpace their counterparts. African-American Internet users spent the most time on social networking sites compared to all other ethnic groups, according to a Social Media 2012 report from Nielsen and NM Incite. Join an unpanel discussion led by Troy Johnson, Founder & Publisher, of AALBC.com, and Ron Kavanaugh, Founder of Mosaic Literary Magazine, on how to harness the impact of Social Media. What is an Unpanel? In contrast to a tradition panel discussion the questions are chosen, posed and answered by the participants. The Unpanel format favors group discussion, debate and interaction over listening to the ideas of just a few individuals. To participate, you will be required to register by providing your name, affiliation and brief (a sentence or two), explaination of your expertise or experience with the topic, “Technology’s Impact On Writers”. You will also be asked to submit a question, related to the subject. The subject of ths Unpanel is deliberately broad to allow for the potential for a vareity of questions. We will review the questions, and indentify the most popular ones. These questions will serve as the focus of our discussion. Participants will be asked to select the questions which they would like to respond to during the Unpanel. The number of questions you will be able to answer will depend upon the number of participants. Participation will be limited to 20 people. Keep in mind this is an unpanel. You will be an active participant, not a passive observer. We are looking forward to hearing what you have to say. The Unpanel is free to all but advanced registration is required. This will be an engaged and opinionated conversation. Participation is limited to the first 20 registrants. To reserve, click to Eventbrite or click the link above. QBR/THE BLACK BOOK REVIEW/HARLEM BOOK FAIR WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS AT COUNTEE CULLEN LIBRARY - SATURDAY, JULY 20 Presented by QBR/The Black Book Review and T-Mobile BABY & WEE: THE FIRST 2000 DAYS Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Facilitator: Daseta Gray, MEd, Certified Infant/Toddler Specialist; blogger; President, Sabree Education Services This class will teach parents how to work with their infants and toddlers to develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills before they start school. We will also give them tips on activities they can do at home with their baby. This will not be your ordinary parenting class. We answer the "why" these activities are being done, which component also known as domain of the brain is being developed. Do you wonder why some children require occupational or speech therapy when they arrive at school? It is because their fine motor and speech were not developed prior to starting school. These are just a few things we assist with during the various classes. AFRICAN INSPIRED FEEL GOOD SPACES Time: 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Presenter: Sherry Burton Ways, Feel Good Spaces: A Guide to Decorating Your Home for the Body, Mind and Spirit Inspired by her African roots, author and designer Sherry Burton Ways created a home using colors resonating on the continent of Africa---reds, neutrals, and yellows. Sherry discovered that her home environment was a peaceful refuge that was bringing out a positive change in her. Participants in this discussion will recall African inspired interior design concepts to create sacred personal space; discuss how colors, fabrics, scents, and tastes that will appeal to their feelings about home; and discover how to personally how your interior color preferences are enhanced by your cultural experience. E-BOOK PUBLISHING & MARKETING: REACH YOUR AUDIENCE, BUILD YOUR PROFIT Time: 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Presenter: Max Rodriguez, Founder & Publisher, Harlem Book Fair, QBR Books The retail mantra of the 60s was 'access, access, access'. Today's marketing mantra is ‘mobile, mobile, mobile’. 74% of adults age 25 to 34 in the U.S. own a smartphone; an additional 19% also own an e-reader - up 10% from just last year, and a first-time double-digit increase in ownership. This workshop is for self-published, or soon to be published, authors who want to profit by placing their titles on the leading edge of the e-book, mobile market wave. In this workshop you will learn what is required to properly convert your manuscript into commercial e-book format (Kindle, Nook, Sony, ePub). This workshop will also be devoted to learning best and effective practices for generating maximum exposure and profit from your e-book. Post-event support will be available. A CONSCIOUS CONVERSATION FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Time: 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Presenter: Alphonso McGriff, A Conscious Conversation for the Mind, Body, and Spirit This is an interactive seminar designed for those who are interested in having a Conscious Conversation, or simply want to acquire tools for becoming a more productive and positive effective communicator. A Conscious Conversation is an informed, reasoned, and progressive approach to Effective Communication. This approach promotes skill enhancement in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, and Critical Thinking. Such skills are essential for navigating and negotiating one’s place in an increasingly global society. Participants will learn to recognize when personal feelings shut down the opportunity to learn from others; learn how to manage Emotional Interference; think about taking responsibility for self, including emotions; receive specific goals for achieving Effective Communication; receive the 5 Key McGriff Principles for Effective Communication. SCARCITY VS ABUNDANCE: HOW TO CREATE A WEALTH AND PROSPERITY MINDSET Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PRESENTER: Monica Davis, founder and publisher of Exceptional People Magazine; author, Welcome to The Top and Start Your Business Right Before you can attract wealth and prosperity, you must transform a scarcity mindset into a mindset of abundance. You need to equip yourself with the physical, emotional, and spiritual tools necessary to stay on course and one way to boost your chances of achieving unlimited success is to have a mindset that is geared toward prosperity. Why? Because the actions you take on a daily basis, right down to the amount of effort you put toward your goals are directly related to your state of mind and your perspective of life and yourself. This workshop will help participants identify key elements necessary to change their scarcity mindset into one of abundance and overcome limits they place on themselves.

Here is a listing of the panels and seminars taking place at this year's Harlem Book Fair: Wheatly Awards: Sonia Sanchez to Receive 1st Annual Sonia Sanchez ​Award in Poetry Panel Discussions which will be simulcast on CSpan 2's BookTV - look out for me introducing one of the panels Countee Cullen Library Panels: Seminars at the American Negro Theater: (I will be facilitating a Unpanel on Technology's Impact on Black Writers)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2013 CONTACT: D. Amari Jackson, Book Look Media Svcs. amari@thebooklook.com www.thebooklook.com Atlanta, GA The Book Look begins airing on Maryland’s PGCC-TV ― New partnership will provide quality literary programming to viewing audience of 800,000 ― Prince George’s County, MD ― The Book Look, the popular online review show commonly regarded as the industry’s video hub for African American literature, will begin airing on Maryland cable network, PGCC-TV. Operated by Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD, PGCC-TV serves a viewing audience of 800,000 people. The Book Look will provide ongoing interstitial programming and longer segments to the PGCC-TV network, which recently unveiled one of the newest and largest high-definition facilities in the Washington metropolitan area. “I feel The Book Look will be an excellent way to discover exciting new authors and books for the Prince George’s County community,” says Marshall Johnson, PGCC-TV Cable Station Coordinator. “I look forward to the episodes and authors this new relationship will showcase.” The Book Look is a literary variety show hosted by Monda Webb with on-air contributions by Kwame Alexander, Jessica Ann Mitchell, Najee Dorsey, Alexandra Morton and Charisse Carney-Nunes. It will be seen on PGCC-TV at Verizon FIOS channel 44 and Comcast channel 75 in Prince George’s County starting in July. About The Book Look The Book Look is an online TV source for celebrating books, authors, celebrities and events relevant to the African American community. Monthly episodes include original content, industry information and engaging interviews with notables including Hill Harper, Octavia Spencer, Walter Mosley, Brenda Jackson, Common, Stephen Carter, Victoria Christopher Murray, Roland Martin, Zane, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Omar Tyree, Angie Stone, Prodigy, Michael Beckwith, Ledisi, Eric Jerome Dickey, Keli Goff, Scandal’s Judy Smith, Michael Baisden, Cornel West and Newark Mayor Cory Booker. www.thebooklook.com. ### The Book Look is also featured on AALBC.com