LITERARY NEWS | Mosaic Magazine Celebrates 20th Issue
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 literary quarterly in the unique position of being one of two nationally distributed, continuously published African-American literary magazines to reach such an achievement in the modern era. Read more
SPECIAL EVENT – National Book Club Conference
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 Club Conference.
For the first time, those who love black books will have an opportunity to exchange ideas directly with some of their favorite authors. The all-day event will feature readings and discussions with the nation’s leading African-American writers, including Tina McElroy Ansa, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Virginia DeBerry, Donna Grant, Mary B. Morrison, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Lyah Beth LeFlore, Eisa Nefertari Ulen and Terrie Williams. Read more
Is There a Retirement Crisis?
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. Read more
FAMILY | Black Educator Releases Parent's Ultimate Education Guide
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, Special Edition. America is in an education crisis not witnessed in the history of the country. Ranked 22 in the world in math and science, the country’s talented infrastructure of youth are undereducated and unprepared for the information society and global economy. Read more
