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L30: black literature: Why Black Literature Is Important! from blackbutterflypress.com

August 21, 2010

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L30: black literature Why Black Literature Is Important Here is an excerpt from a great article from a writer, Maxine Thompson at www.blackbutterflypress.com by way of www.best3Dmovie.com, for the full story, follow the link below: http://www.best-3d-movie.com/blog/Why-Black-Literature-Is-Important (Excerpt) …..So consider these questions. What are other ways having more Black books have helped? Is it easier to get published by mainstream as [...]

L30: Black History & Literature Basics – Book Recommendations from RollingOut.com

July 27, 2010

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L30: Black History & Literature Basics Book Recommendations from RollingOut.com Some books can change your life in a matter of hours. These books take readers on a mesmerizing journey and can create change by sparking personal growth. Here are several books that every black person in America should read before the age of 25. –amir shaw To [...]

L30: Art, Media, Pop Culture – Theatre: from RollingOut.com, Halle Berry to Play Mysterious Visitor to Dr. King

July 12, 2010

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L30:  Art, Media, Pop Culture – Theatre: from RollingOut.com, Halle Berry to Play Mysterious Visitor to Dr. King To read the full story from RollingOut.com, click the link below: http://blackbirdhome.com/alpha/news/?www.rollingout.com/insideentertainment/the-pulse/10078-halle-berry-to-play-mysterious-visitor-to-martin-luther-kings-hotel-room-in-broadway-play.html

L30: Is Poetry Dead? A Year in Poetry at Poets House in Lower Manhattan – NYTimes.com

July 11, 2010

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L30: Is Poetry Dead? Not Quite, Thanks to Poets House I love this article from NYTimes.com (Arts).  As a poet myself, I never think that poetry is dead. Has it evolved? Yes, definitely, but it’s still relevant and we hear it everyday in music, hip hop, and in my opinion, jazz is poetry. But thanks to [...]

L30: black literature news: from SUNY Plattsburgh, North Country Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color to Hold Public Book Reading and Signing

July 8, 2010

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L30: Black Literature News North Country Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color to Hold Public Book Reading and Signing. PLATTSBURGH, NY (07/06/2010)(readMedia)– The North Country Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color will sponsor a public reading and book signing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall on the [...]

L30: Book News & Views: Is Star Jones’ Tell-All Novel Based on ‘The View’ Worth Reading? from RollingOut.com

June 12, 2010

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L30: Book News & Views Is Star Jones’ Tell-All Novel Based on ‘The View’ Worth Reading? http://blackbirdhome.com/alpha/news/?www.rollingout.com/insiderohome/ro-today/9756-is-star-jones-tell-all-novel-based-on-the-view-worth-reading.html

L30: Essence Magazine Celebrates 40 Years with 40 Summer Books, from Essence.com

June 11, 2010

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from Essence.com Nothing complements the relaxing days of summer like a great book to entertain, educate and inspire. In honor of the 40th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine we’ve come up with 40 books that have captured and shaped the experiences of African-Americans. We look to selections that have helped guide us in examining the past and [...]

L30: Black Music Month Playlist: Sister Sounds – from Essence.com

June 10, 2010

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June is Black Music Month. Essence Magazine has put together a list of music that’s sure to keep you boppin’ all summer long. Here is their list of favorite songs by some strong sister songstresses like Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and others!  Thanks Essence. Black Music Month Playlist: Sister Sounds – Essence.com. http://www.essence.com/entertainment/music/black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds.php#black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds

L30: Art, Media, & Pop Culture: Mary J. Blige Takes on Nina Simone: Singer to Portray Legend in Biopic

May 16, 2010

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L30: Art, Media, & Pop Culture: Mary J. Blige to play Nina Simone Singer and burgeoning actress Mary J. Blige is set to take on the task of portraying complicated music-civil rights legend, Nina Simone. She will star in UK's Ealing Studios' biopic, Nina. The film will focus on the legendary jazz and soul singer's relationship [...]

L30: Art, Media, & Pop Culture: Photos of Lena Horne, The Icon

May 10, 2010

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Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92, still beautiful. Here are some photos of her over the years.