Best-selling author Karen E. Quinones Miller began her writing career as a self-published author before the major publishing houses came looking for her. In the video posted below, she shares her story and her take on self-publishing.If you live in the Philadelphia area, she will be giving a seminar on Publishing/Self-publishing on November 14, 2009. For additional information, please visit Ms. Miller's website. Read Full Story
October is the month that the spotlight is placed on domestic violence. Pam Osbey, author and host of Literary Pizzazz on Blog Talk Radio, is not only holding the spotlight on October 28th, she is giving a voice to victims of domestic violence who otherwise would not be heard. Restoration, Renewal and Overcoming Domestic Violence is a two hour broadcast that Pam has put together to give a virtual hug to those who have found a way out of their situations and to encourage those who are still ... Read Full Story
The Real Housewives of Atlanta aired the final show of season two on Thursday night. Now fans are looking forward the reunion show. In the meantime, I thought you might like to watch Kandi Burruss being interviewed by B. Scott of the Love B. Scott show. Kandi has become the new fan favorite on RHOA. If you're wondering why, just watch the two-part interview and you'll understand. Be blessed! Read Full Story
I was heard about this via a Facebook by a writer named Jeremy Williams a.k.a. Nevada Push.From the DVD:The Pathology of PrivilegeRacism, White Denial & the Costs of InequalityFor years, acclaimed author and speaker Tim Wise has been electrifying audiences on the college lecture circuit with his deeply personal take on whiteness and white privilege. In this spellbinding lecture, the author of White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son offers a unique, inside-out view of race an... Read Full Story
Chicago honor student Derrion Albert was laid to rest on Saturday. More than a thousand mourners attended the service at the Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church on the South Side of the city. The 16-year-old was struck in the head with a two-by-four, kicked and brutally beaten on his way home from school on September 24th. Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at Derrion's funeral and urged Chicago's youth to refrain from any further violence.U.S. Attor... Read Full Story
1993's one-hit wonder & top ten biggest-hit "Ditty" by Paperboy. This is how it's tagged by Beatamy on Youtube. One-hit wonder... Whateva! It still makes you move! Hey, Wendy, isn't Mt. Vernon in your vicinity? Have him on your show, Big Wen! Thought I'd post the original music below just for fun. Don't blame me if your supervisor catches you dancing.Roger & Zapp - Doo Wa Ditty 1983 Read Full Story
Ashley "AJ" Jewell was beaten to death outside of an Atlanta strip club on Friday night. Jewell was engaged to Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Kandi Burruss. They ended the engagement in August. According to reports, Fredrick Richardson was charged with voluntary manslaughter in Jewell's death.Prayers, peace and blessings to A.J.'s family (especially his children) and Kandi Burruss. Read Full Story
Award winning writer and New York Times bestseller Kimberla Lawson Roby's latest book is about to hit the shelves. Roby fans can pick up A Deep Dark Secret on Tuesday, September 29th at their favorite bookstore. Although the title alone screams of a ceaseless intrigue sure to lock readers into a literary prison until the very last page is read, the synopsis below will have Roby's fans clamoring to add this one to their collection! If you have a Kindle, she's got you covered. The book is a... Read Full Story
