Two “Soul Men” – Bernie Mac & Isaac Hayes

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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.

The Charlotte Literary Festival

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 in the industry featured at the festival this year. We will attract over 10,000 people!

All About Us (Or is it?)

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 know my good outweighs my bad, so I’m okay. Not like other folks. This same condescending attitude kept me from accepting God in my life for years.

I believed in "the man upstairs", but I did my own thing, not comprehending there was a greater purpose outside my little world. As life goes, frustration and anger settled into my being and I started to wonder, wasn’t there more to life than this?

Guest Blogger & Author Reading: LaConnie Taylor-Jones

LaConnie Taylor-Jones 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 Manhattans, and The Spinners cranked out hits, after hits, after glorious hits. Talk about classic love songs!! Even today, the lyrics vividly portray the love, passion, and commitment between the right man and woman.

Authors Taking the Plunge

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 own book.

Check out a few of authors taking the plunge into Social Media:

Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program

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 Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Unaffiliated with USC, the goal of the Hanks-Miller Program is to develop the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry.

This program meets twice a week for 15-weeks beginning February 2009. It is designed to assist writers in completing a television or feature script, while giving them the opportunity to examine African-American history, culture and iconography. Tuition is free to those selected.

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