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There is a vast array of authors, poets, and creative souls on the Black Author Showcase. Have you taken the time to discover their talent further by reading their books? I'm ashamed to admit I have not. YET. It appears that everyone is enjoying the opportunity to meet new people and network. Myself included. With all the different backgrounds and genres that are represented here, there has to be something for everyone. I started feeling a small seed of guilt for not supporting fellow members mo… Continue

Respect my black queen Can you explain to me what that means? Will you love her for a night, or is it lasting? Do you love with all of your soul, or are you acting? Her curvacious shape men desire like crack phenes But the inner beauty is what the media's masking She's proud, she's strong... in every shape, every color She's our sister, our daughters, she's our wife and our mother She's more than full lips and hips ...so many physical attributes I'm loving your intellect and even your attitud… Continue

Sex sells. We all know that’s true. But in our literature today. Is that all there is out there? Let me explain. First off - I’m not attempting to stand on any soapbox. I’m just trying to raise a question and maybe an eyebrow or two. Why is it that the majority of book covers have a half dressed woman posing in a provocative manner? Is it a follow the leader mentality? It sells, so we follow suit to meet consumer expectation? With the serious epidemic of HIV and AIDS in the black community (espe… Continue