“An Evening in Conversation” with Dr. Cornel West & CBS Sports Personality James Brown

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Cathedral International will host “An Evening in Conversation with Dr. Cornel West, noted author, activist and college professor and James Brown, business owner, Emmy award winning sports commentator and motivational speaker.  The event will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Cathedral International, 277 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Renowned for [...]

Holiday Reading Challenge: 1 Week Down – Can You Hang?

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We’re a week into our Holiday Reading Challenge with two chats & book discussions happening this week, followed by one next Tuesday.  Can you hang?  Who’s in? Have you already read any of these?? Let’s hear from you. As a reminder, you CAN count books on the list you’ve already read IF (and only if), [...]

Holiday Reading Challenge

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It’s the holidays and RAWSISTAZ is getting into the spirit of things with a 7-week Holiday Reading Challenge running November 24th – January 12th, featuring book chats & discussions, right here via our website.  We hope you’ll join us! The book list is below and the rules are simple. Read. Discuss. Read. Discuss. Yep, that’s [...]

The Mosaic Literary Conference (November 7)

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The Mosaic Literary Conference is ONE WEEK AWAY! Register at http://mosaic.eventbrite.com. – 20% discount if you register before Saturday, Nov. 7 – 25% group discount (3 or more) The Mosaic Literary Conference presents creative ways for keeping books and reading valuable sources of knowledge and creativity. This day of professional-development workshops will help educators and [...]

Black Books Weekend (November 27-29)

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Black Books Weekend Totally Online, November 27-30, 2009 Connect.Communicate.Community For the Full Details visit this blog: http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/10/black-books-weekend-full-details.html Black Books Weekend will open Black Friday, November 27, 2009 with live readings from 50 of the most talented writers on the shelves, from all genres. Black Books Weekend, hosted by Ella Curry of EDC Creations features 4 [...]

Write Away Workshop (November 7th)

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Write Away Workshop Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 2191 Northlake Pkwy, Ste 160. Tucker, GA 30084 (Northlake Business Park, Bldg. #11 – Joy of Faith Ministries) * * * * * * * * * * Don’t wait to add “work on my book” to your list of New Year’s [...]

E. Lynn Harris Tribute Tour for Mama Dearest

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Today marks the book launch for the latest E. Lynn Harris book, Mama Dearest.  Sadly, he passed away on July 23, 2009 before publication of what will be his final book.  RAWSISTAZ will hold a special online celebration on Friday (10:00AM-until) in tribute & celebration for those interested in discussing this wonderful author and his [...]

Sins of the Father Blog Tour (Aug 24-Sep 4)

This tour is for Angela Benson, author of Sins of the Father (Avon 2009). About the Author Angela Benson’s numerous novels include the Christy Award-nominated Awakening Mercy, the Essence-bestselling The Amen Sisters, and Up Pops The Devil. Currently an associate professor at the University of Alabama, she lives in Northport, AL.  www.angelabenson.com About Sins of [...]

August 2009 Chat Schedule

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Our August Discussion Schedule is as follows and most will start around 10AM EST. August 4 – Black Book Talk The Death (or not) of Black Books August 11 – Book Discussion  Maneaters by Mary B. Morrison & Noire August 18 – Blog Book Chat (w/author) Intimate Seduction by Brenda Jackson August 25 – Black [...]

Killing Me Softly – Harlem Book Fair Panel Discussion (July 18, 2009)

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The Harlem Book Fair Panel Discussion You Can’t Miss!                                           KILLING ME SOFTLY:  HOW PUBLISHING IS REPRESSING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERARY MARKET!                              Saturday, July 18, 2009      12:00 p.m.                                   Place:  Coutee Cullen Library                                                 104 West 136th Street (corner of Lenox Avenue)                                                 New York, NY  10030     Award winning authors Bernice McFadden, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Margaret Johnson-Hodge, Moody [...]