STAR JONES’ WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY – A GOOD IDEA? By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) – You’ve heard about it in the media: Weight loss surgery is sweeping the nation by leaps and bounds. Due to widespread coverage of her rapid weight loss through surgery, Star Jones has become the poster [...]
I just came back from the Faith & Fiction Retreat hosted by Tiffany L. Warren at St. Simon’s Island, GA. I drove down by myself to the King and Prince Resort and wasn’t sure what to expect. Between my crazy roommate, Casandra Belcher Tripp (she warned me) and the wonderful itinerary, I had a great [...]
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERARY ARTS MAGAZINE CELEBRATES CRUCIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF TWENTIETH ISSUE Mosaic Literary Magazine New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – The Literary Freedom Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization based in the Bronx, NY, is proud to announce a major milestone. Mosaic Literary Magazine will publish its twentieth issue in September 2007. This crucial landmark places the [...]
THIS SUMMER’S BIGGEST BLACK BOOK EVENT IN THE MIDWEST TO TAKE PLACE IN CHICAGO AUGUST 25TH Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) – The largest gathering of African-American authors and black book clubs in the Midwest will take place August 25th in Chicago at a premiere event hosted by Black Issues Book Review magazine and the National Book [...]
IS THERE A RETIREMENT CRISIS AMONGST BLACKS? EXAMING THE DEBATE Columbus, Ohio – There is new research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College about the retirement crisis debate. This is sparked by recent academic articles that question whether Americans are, especially African Americans, facing a retirement income crisis.
National Initiative Calls on Parents of College Bound K12 Students Springfield, PA (BlackNews.com) – Dr Stephen Jones, an expert on study skills, is broadening his national initiative to save students who are dropping out to include parents. Dr. Jones has launched his second book titled, Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide, Seven Secrets of How to Study, [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
