Annette, describe yourself for our visitors. I enjoy helping people. I have been helping others as long as I can remember from back as girl. My favorite relaxing time of enjoyment is reading, writing, sewing, decorating,and artwork. My favorite music is Martha Munizzi, Helen Baylor, John P.Kee and Yalonda Adams. My favorite ministries are Billy [...]
The Reverend Curtis Black is turning over a new leaf … or is he? Fans of Kim Roby’s infamous character – check out the new book release, Sin No More, in stores today. Attention all Book Clubs: “Have Dinner with Kimberla Lawson Roby” Contest
CCH POUNDER, PEABO BRYSON, MISS RUBY DEE AND SONIA SANCHEZ HEADLINE FESTIVAL HONORING ZORA NEALE HURSTON Photos by Ted Hollins Eatonville, FL (BlackNews.com) – Each year, in the last week of January, thousands of tourists travel throughout Orlando and the surrounding areas, including the Town of Eatonville, Florida, the nation’s oldest incorporated African-American municipality, located [...]
IS BEING BIG-BONED JUST A MYTH? By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor We all are familiar with this expression of being “big-boned” or “thick”, are we not? There are some that may unwittingly use this as a crutch for being overweight, but there are others that will openly proclaim and proudly acknowledge themselves as [...]
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – As a celebration of Black History Month, American Legacy, the magazine for African American history and culture, has partnered with American Family Insurance to launch American Legacy Challenge, an African- American history trivia competition for high school students. This year’s competition will take place in three U. S. cities with [...]
The Brown Bookshelf received more than 100 nominations of African-American children’s book authors to consider including in their upcoming 28 Days Later campaign. Deliberations have finally ended. The 28 authors and four illustrators were announced this week. The honorees will be featured in a Black History Month initiative to push awareness of the wonderful African-American [...]
Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) – Philadelphia Principal, Salome Thomas-EL, author of the best sellers, I Choose to Stay (Kensington — March 2003) and The Immortality of Influence (Kensington — May 2006), foreword by I Am Legend star Will Smith, offers his Ten Critical Mandates for parents to ensure the success of their children in school in [...]
The essential reference tool for the Christian writer, Sally Stuart’s Christian Writers’ Market Guide is now in its 23rd annual edition! Writers’ Conference listings, Book Publishers, Magazine Publishers, and a Bookstore filled with the resources you need to be successful in this business. Get a Book Contract or Manuscript Evaluation, and check out the Writer’s [...]
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 [...]
