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poem of the week : they came before columbus
Slowly down a lazy river we float, shooting scenic pictures from inside a boat. After lunch we come ashore to start the second leg of a Mayan tour, a hike along a rugged trail... (more)
emasculization of black men in the world
Marsha brought up a very interesting point regarding the emasculization of Black Men in comedy but I would take it a step further and say that it's something happening through... (more)
the queen's chair: labor day is not just a holiday
Labor Day is NOT just another day off. Many younger generations don't understand that.
It's a salute to unions. And how they changed the whole employment plain. They stood ... (more)
poems that honor and heal a nation
Join the members of Collective Voices as we present "Poems to Heal and Honor a Nation," a free 911 commemorative program at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Blac... (more)
baltimore black pride
BALTIMORE, MD
BALTIMORE BLACK GAY PRIDE
OCTOBER 8-11, 2010
Baltimore Black Gay Pride, Inc.
PO Box 23744
Baltimore, MD 21203
CONTACT: Keita Rumph
Phone: 410-609... (more)
nashville black pride
NASHVILLE, TN
NASHVILLE BLACK PRIDE
OCTOBER 29-31, 2010
CONTACT: Dwayne Jenkins
Phone: 615-974-2832 / (800) 845-4266 EXT 269
Email: nashblackpride@aol.com
www.brot... (more)
christian cruise to bahamas island
We will be traveling with different group of different denominations enjoying entertainmeny of gospel artist singing on the cruise.
sign up: www.allchristiancruises.com ... (more)
the black prayer
Godhead Productions presents The Black Prayer recited by Mr. R. C. Beckom from the novel "It's Comin'/Trilogy written by R. C. Beckom... (more)
trailer: oh! jesus, help me over the hump
Oh! Jesus, Help Me Over the Hump of My Rainbow is a riveting and stirring memoir about hope, inspiration and redemption of a single mother’s cataclysmic life. Touching upon ev... (more)
#1 - There are more Black authors than any other minority group.
Not only are African Americans more likely to start a business than our white counterparts, we are also more likely to write a book. Women, to be specific, are the leaders in these areas.
#2 - Black authors are finding success in e-books.
Many African Americans have found success in writing e-books. More and more are popping up, and selling like hotcakes. The subjects vary from business to health to parenting to sex.
#3 - Black authors are self-publishing at a faster rate.
After being burnt by publishing companies, African Americans are learning how to self-publish. Many are even printing and distributing on their own.
#4 - There are more conferences for Black authors than ever before.
In addition to tons of local events, African American readers and writers can also enjoy national events such as the African American Publisher's Pavilion, the Black Writers on Tour Conference, the Harlem Book Fair, the National Black Book Festival, and many more.
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