Bernie Mac (1958-2008) AAKultureZone.com wants to extend  prayers to Bernie Mac’s family. The “King of Comedy” star died from complications to pneumonia on August 9th. He is survived by Rhonda McCullough, his wife of over 30 years and the couple’s 30-year-old daughter Je’Niece.

CHARLOTTE TO HOST ONE OF THE LARGEST INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS OF THE YEAR, THE CHARLOTTE LITERARY FESTIVAL Best-Selling Authors and Motivational Speakers to Attend This Year’s Festival Charlotte, NC (BlackNews.com) – The Charlotte Literary Festival will take place September 6, 2008 at the Charlotte Convention Center. We have some of the best influential speakers and authors [...]

All About Us (Or is it?) by Tyora Moody "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:1-2 NIV There was a time I thought I was Ms. Goody-Two Shoes. You [...]

During an author interview several months ago, the interviewer asked, “So, tell me, what genre do you write?” I thought about the question for a moment, and proudly replied, “Old School Romance.” Now you’re probably wondering exactly what old school romance is! Well, I grew up during the era when groups like the O’Jays, The [...]

Are you an author or writer? Have you ventured to book social networking Web sites like Shelfari.com, GoodReads.com and Book Marketing Network yet? Word of mouth is still the best form of marketing. If you haven’t, set-up a page at either of the sites above and start conversations with fellow bookworms or fans of your [...]

A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) – Starting its fifteenth year, THE GUY HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2008. This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of [...]