Podcasts about outstanding literary work

This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the New York Times bestselling author of  Take My Hand. The novel was awarded a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Silver Gavel Award from the American Bar Association, and Fiction Award from Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Dolen, who is an Associate Professor in the MFA Program at American University in Washington, D.C.,  is widely considered a pre-eminent chronicler of American historical life. In our conversation, Dolen discusses why telling the hard truths of history in a way that is easy for readers to stomach is her gift. How her love of archival research lays the foundation for her work as a historical fiction novelist. And the reason she believes she doesn't get enough credit for the doors she opened in historical Black writing. Support the showFollow the Show: IG: @blkandpublished Twitter: @BLKandPublished Follow Me:IG: @nikesha_elise Twitter: @Nikesha_Elise Website: www.newwrites.com

In our pre-chat (we're still getting the hang of this), we discuss what we've been up to this summer and what we're excited about for the upcoming week. Spoiler: BEYONCÉ. Our guest was NYT bestselling author J. Elle, a longtime friend of the pod. We discussed her upcoming dark academia romantasy HOUSE OF MARIONNE, along with many other bookery things. More info on J. Elle: J. Elle is the New York Times, Indie bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books, including Against The Tide, an original prequel novel tie-in to The Little Mermaid. Her debut, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick, a First Novelist American Library Association Honor Book and the recipient of a Kirkus starred review. Her forthcoming blockbuster fantasy romance trilogy, House of Marionne is being translated into ten languages across 5 continents. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she's not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, looking for any excuse to get dressed up, and road-tripping her way across the country with her two dogs in tow. J. Elle is @authorjelle on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afronauts-podcast/message

We had the absolute best time chatting with the glorious human that is J. Elle ⁠@authorjelle⁠ 

Welcome to Season 2 of You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian. In this episode, LZ sits down with the beloved actress, Holly Robinson PeeteHolly Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer best known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABCsitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love. She also served as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk. She is also known for her portrayal of Diana Ross in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which also aired on ABC.A children's book by Peete, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011.Alongside this expansive career, Holly is a wonderful mother, and beautiful wife. Enjoy!

Today, I interview George McCalman who has always found solace in his art, which has served as a safe haven for him to freely express his thoughts and feelings. Against all odds, he rose. An African American in a white neighborhood, he defied discrimination. With creativity as his weapon, he forged his path to self-discovery.McCalman is an artist and creative director based in San Francisco. He is known for his design studio, McCalman Co., which collaborates with a diverse range of cultural clients. George is also a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, where he documents Bay Area culture in his observed and first-person columns. His first book, "Illustrated Black History: Honoring The Iconic and Unseen," was published in 2022.George's journey has not been without its struggles, having experienced the challenges of finding his voice and identity as an artist. Growing up in Grenada and later moving to New York City, George had to navigate being a young boy in a new educational system and culture. However, his introspective nature, sensitivity, and keen observations of the world around him shaped his perspective and artistic talents. With the influence of his mother and grandmother, George discovered his love for art and storytelling at a young age. Despite initially doubting his identity as an artist, he eventually embraced it and found his voice through the creation of meaningful illustrations. George's artistic journey has been marked by a pivotal moment in Mexico City, where he realized that he could merge his roles as an artist and art director. Since then, he has dedicated himself to both disciplines, continuing to explore and celebrate the stories and histories of marginalized voices in America through his art.Join us as we delve into the world of George McCalman, witnessing the profound impact of his artistry, and discovering the resilience and determination that have propelled him on this extraordinary journey. Prepare to be captivated by his unique vision, as we explore how one individual's struggle can become an unyielding source of inspiration for us all.__________________Educated as a fine art painter with a focus on philosophy, McCalman defines himself as an artist and creative director. In practice, that means he illustrates, designs, and writes about the complex concepts he explores in his work.Other than being an artist, he is a creative director and Co-Principal of McCalman.Co. His background in the editorial world is a foundation of his storytelling, and his fine art practice has reframed his perspective on the importance of design. A culture columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, McCalman's first book Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen won the 2023 NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work as well as profound accolades by The New Yorker's Hilton Als, NPR, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Fast Company and many others.__________________Find George here:https://www.mccalman.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mccalman-7b705a5/https://www.facebook.com/mccalman.cohttps://www.instagram.com/george.mccalman/ https://www.harpercollins.com/products/illustrated-black-history-george-mccalman?variant=39981632782370Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.  Winner of the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Take My Hand is inspired by true story of government overreach in the forced sterilization of women and young girls. 

"Unapologetic in her due process, not waiting, not stopping, not pausing. If we don't do that, it won't get told. It won't get bought. We all know that we've submitted our various original pieces over the decades, mind you. Just sit down and do it ourselves, tell our stories and presume, not governed by the dollar but by the authenticity of the narrative, that there is an audience waiting."   Ambassador Shabazz               Coming of age born smack in the middle of the baby boomer generation means growing up in America during and following the Civil Rights movement. The children of that time lived through a country in turmoil. Aside from the battle against the disenfranchisement of African Americans, war and assassinations wreaked havoc on the collective social consciousness while culture evolved as culture does, despite the growing pains along the way. My guest, Toni Ann Johnson, is a baby boomer and award-winning author. Her latest work titled Light Skin Gone to Waste was awarded the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award and features stories that “delve into how racist ideas burrow into black and white families and infect them for generations. This linked collection is inspired by Johnson's experience growing up in a middle-class black family, living in a white working-class town in mid-century upstate New York.” The stories begin in 1962 amid the tumult of desegregation, while detailing the divide between class, race, gender, and how they affect this family. I related to this excellent book on multiple levels. Toni Ann's meticulous development of these characters and her recall of cultural touchstones are rich and spot on. Previous works include the novel Remedy for Broken Angel, nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, and Homegoing that won Accents Publishing's inaugural novella contest. As a screenwriter, she is a two-time winner of the prestigious Humanitas Prize for her screenplays. Ruby Bridges and Crown Heights. I have admired Toni Ann's work for some time. It gives me, your host Brad Johnson, great pleasure to welcome her to Corner Table Talk. * * * Instagram: Corner Table Talk  and Post and Beam Hospitality LinkedIn: Brad Johnson E.Mail:  brad@postandbeamhospitality.com For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ Theme Music: Bryce Vine Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been reported that autism affects approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States and it impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Holly Robinson Peete's son, RJ, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Her journey with RJ empowered her to take an active role in advocating for people with autism. In her new book, Charlie Makes A Splash, which she co-wrote with RJ, Holly and RJ share awareness about autism with other kids who have been touched by it in some way. Holly is an actress, singer and activist. She is known for her roles on 21 Jump Street, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and  For Your Love. She also served as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show, The Talk. Holly's children's book, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011, and in 2012 the book was awarded the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

This week, we're joined by the one and only Holly Robinson Peete.  She wears many hats - actress, author, talk show host, activist, philanthropist. With her husband, NFL great Rodney Pete she has four children.  One of those children is her 24-year-old son RJ - who co-wrote with Holly the just-released children's picture book called “Charlie Makes a Splash”.It celebrates the power of water for those who have autism and promotes awareness and acceptance about autism with other children. We've long been inspired by Holly's leadership and how she has modeled what a powerful and determined Mom can do to support her kids as they uniquely need to be supported.This amazing woman has many insights to share and you'll be kicking yourself if you miss this episode.  The secret this week is…Swim To Your OWN Rhythm You'll Discover:A Big Misconception (4:17)What You Can NEVER Allow (6:22)The #1 Issue Autism Parents Face (14:22)What Young Adults With Autism Want (16:38)What to Allow Space For (23:09)What Would Have Been So Useful Early On (24:20)Why Learning Acceptance Early Matters So Much (28:19)A Huge Issue That Gets Little Attention (36:19) About Our Guest:Holly Robinson Peete is an American actress, singer and activist. She is known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox TV police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love. She also served as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show, The Talk. Peete's children's book, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011. In 2012 the book was awarded the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award.https://www.instagram.com/hollyrpeete/https://www.facebook.com/HollyRPeeteReferences In This Episode:Charlie Makes a Splash by Holly Robinson Peete and RJ PeeteMy Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth PeeteSame But Different by Holly Robinson PeeteNot My Boy by Rodney PeeteHollyRod Foundation hollyrod.orgAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

Tayari Jones is the author of four novels. She won the 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Fine Arts from the Congressional Black Caucus. Her novel An American Marriage was an Oprah's Book Club Selection, and was longlisted for the National Book Award. She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Fiction. An American Marriage tells the story of Celestial and Roy, a Black middle-class couple living in Atlanta. Their lives are torn apart after Roy is wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, and the middle of the book takes the form of letters they send each other while he's in prison. In her discussion with Susan, Tayari discusses the letter Celestial sends to Roy to tell him she is leaving him. For more, visit bookexploder.com/episodes/tayari-jones.

City Lights in conjunction with the Mechanics' Institute Library and Alfred Knopf present Leila Mottley in conversation with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, celebrating her fiction debut "Nightcrawling," published by Alfred A. Knopf. This live event took place at the Mechanics' Institute Library in San Francisco and was hosted by Laura Sheppard and Peter Maravelis. You can purchase copies of "Nightcrawling" directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/nightcrawling/ Leila Mottley is the 2018 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and Oprah Daily. She was born and raised in Oakland, where she continues to live. "Nightcrawling" is her first novel. Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, born and raised in New Orleans, studied creative writing at Dartmouth College and law at UC Berkeley. Her most recent novel, "The Revisioners," won a 2020 Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize, an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work and a George Garrett New Writing Award; was a California and Northern California Book Award finalist, a 2020 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award Finalist and a Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing finalist; was nominated for the 2020 Simpson/Joyce Carol Oates Prize; and was a national bestseller as well as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her debut novel, "A Kind of Freedom," was long-listed for the National Book Award and the Northern California Book Award, won the Crook's Corner Book Prize, and was the recipient of the First Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in Zyzzyva, The Paris Review; O, The Oprah Magazine; The New York Times Book Review; and other publications. She lives in Oakland with her family. This event was made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Watch Trailer Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgUZt40VX0Stream Here on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/overcomer-deluxe/1629059384Stream on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/08cvalavBpPKGh23e97pt3Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on OvercomerOvercomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Watch Trailer Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgUZt40VX0Stream Here on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/overcomer-deluxe/1629059384Stream on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/08cvalavBpPKGh23e97pt3Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on OvercomerOvercomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on Overcomer Overcomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on Overcomer Overcomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Though the Juneteenth holiday was passed as a federal law in 2021 that derived from a lifelong dream of Fort Worth, Texas resident Opal Lee, many may not know Galveston, Texas is where Juneteenth was actually born. Juneteenth and General Order No. 3, read by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865 announcing that all slaves were free, is one of Galveston's most important historical moments. In Galveston and around the world, Juneteenth is observed with speeches and song, picnics, parades, and exhibits of African-American history and art. However, when it comes to having events at venues that were the previous grounds of slave plantations, some black people struggle with feeling offended, whereas others of the same race feel it's important to give truth to what happened in these spaces. And what about the pursuit of economic equality for African Americans and its relation to Juneteenth? With organizations like the Galveston Historical Foundation, being able to experience the live tour of their Ashton Villa "And Still We Rise" exhibit is a place where many will be surprised in knowing the bricks that the space was built with were made by slaves before June 19.  Then there's the history of Emancipation Park, a place that's said to be one of the most sacred spaces in the city of Houston. While live on location in the birthplace of Juneteenth, we take calls and give our listeners an opportunity to respond to history experts as they discuss why Juneteenth is a celebration of black history, black beauty, and community but also complexity.  A list of Juneteenth celebrations taking place this weekend and for the month of June can be found at: Visitgavelston.com Juneteenthhouston.org MillerOutdoorTheatre.com Guests: Tommie Boudreaux Chair, Galveston Historical Foundation African American Heritage Committee Co-author of African Americans of Galveston Barbara Krauthamer Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Professor of History, University of Massachusetts-Amherst 2013 NAACP Image Award-winner for Outstanding Literary Work as co-author of Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery Marco Robinson, PhD Assistant Director, Prairie View A&M University Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice  Associate Professor of History, Prairie View A&M University Necole S. Irvin, JD, MPH Director, City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

DaMaris B. Hill is the author of Breath Better Spent: Living Black Girlhood (2022), A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing: The Incarceration of African American Women from Harriet Tubman to Sandra Bland (2019) -a 2020 NAACP Image Award finalist for Outstanding Literary Work, The Fluid Boundaries of Suffrage and Jim Crow: Staking Claims in the American Heartland (2016), Vi-zə-bəl   Teks-chərs(Visible Textures) (2015).  Similar to her creative work, Hill's scholarly research is interdisciplinary. Hill is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Kentucky. http://damarishill.com  Order your copy of a Breath Better Spent here

In conversation with Jamila Robinson Chef and educator Bryant Terry is the author of four vegan cookbooks, including Grub, Afro-Vegan, and Vegetable Kingdom, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. In 2015 he earned a James Beard Foundation Leadership Award for his food justice activism. The chef-in-residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, his writing and recipes have been published in periodicals such as Gourmet, Food and Wine, and The New York Times Magazine, among many other places. San Francisco Magazine selected him as one of the 11 smartest people in the Bay Area food scene and Fast Company referred to him as one of 9 People Who Are Changing the Future of Food. In Black Food, Terry offers a tribute to Black culinary creativity with more than 100 esteemed contributors from around the globe. The assistant managing food editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jamila Robinson is the chair of the James Beard Foundation Journalism Committee, where she is also a coach and mentor for the JBF fellowship program. She formerly worked as an editorial director for Atlantic Media, as a senior content strategist for the USA Today Network, and as a senior editor for features at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (recorded 4/12/2022)

Hello Dear listeners, I am happy to announce the next podcast episode on the topic “Children with ASD in inclusive education” with special education expert Dr. Diane Adreon! Dr. Adreon has worked with children and adults with ASD and their families for more than 30 years. Dr. Adreon is a consultant focusing on Autism and other developmental disabilities and intervention in schools and clinics. She received her doctorate in special education from Nova Southeastern University and a Master's in special education and applied behavior analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University. Our discussion focused on student inclusion and education: · What inclusion is and what to take into consideration when planning the inclusion of a child with ASD into the educational process; · What strategies can help and support the child at school; · The importance of an individualized education program; · Conflict management strategies; · Dr.Adreon's book “Simple strategies that work!”, etc. Dr. Adreon's books: · “Special Considerations for Students with High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for School Administrators” (Adreon & Myles, 2017). · “Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success” with Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, which was honored by the Autism Society of America as the Outstanding Literary Work of 2002. · “Simple Strategies That Work!” - helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities (Myles, Adreon & Gitlitz, 2006). Additional resources: You can use free Autism Internet Modules (AIM) to get the information on different topics about Autism Spectrum Disorder and methods based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles click here https://autisminternetmodules.org/ Organization for Autism Research (OAR) provides guidebooks, manuals, and booklets for parents, self-advocates, educators, clinical professionals, military families, and first responders (police officers, fire fighters, etc.)  click here https://researchautism.org/ Dr. Adreon mentioned the book “Perfect targets: Asperger Syndrome and bullying – practical solutions for surviving the social world” (Rebekah Heinrichs, 2003). Thank you for attention! Enjoy this episode!

Tamara Payne visits Friends Like Us, in a one-on-one with host Marina Franklin, discussing her Pulitzer Prize biography on Malcom X Co-Authored with her father Les Payne. Tamara Payne is the co-author of The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X written with her father, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Les Payne. Prior to working on the book, Tamara graduated from William Smith College, Geneva, NY. After graduating, she worked at McNeil/Lehrer News Hour on channel Thirteen for about a year. She then moved to China where she taught English for two years in Shandong Province. After returning from China, Les Payne, her father, brought her on to work on the project about the life of Malcolm X. Tamara was the principal researcher while working in commercial real estate. After Les Payne's sudden passing in 2018, Tamara made it her purpose to finish his life's work. The Dead Are Arising has won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for biography, the 71st National Book Award for nonfiction and the 52nd NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - biography. The Dead Are Arising is available wherever books are sold. Tamara's Father -Les Payne - Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, columnist and former Newsday editor responsible for national/state/foreign and health & science news at the paper for a quarter century. Payne also served as the Editor of New York Newsday. His news staffs won every major award in journalism, including six Pulitzer Prizes. The Inaugural Professor for the David Laventhol Chair, at Columbia U. Graduate School of Journalism, Payne received 4 honorary doctorate degrees, including the 2012 honor from Old Dominion University; and from his alma mater, the University of Connecticut, where he delivered the Commencement Address. Some of Payne's major investigations as a Newsday reporter included: migrant farm laborers on Long Island; involuntary sterilization of minority women; U.S. Atomic testing in Nevada; illegal immigrants; The Black Panther Party, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Payne is also the author of the ``The Life and Death of the Symbionese Liberation Army,” the radical group that kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst and terrorized the West Coast. As a correspondent for Newsday, Payne reported extensively from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and the United Nations. In the wake of the 1976 Soweto uprising, he traveled throughout South Africa and wrote an 11-part Newsday series that the Pulitzer Prize jury selected for the 1978 award in international reporting; it would have been his second Pulitzer in four years, an accomplishment unprecedented for a reporter at that time. The Review Board overturned the committee's selection and, without explanation, gave it to the jury's 4th choice, the New York Times.  As a founder, and the 4th president, of the National Association of Black Journalists, Payne worked diligently to improve media fairness and employment practices and to expand the coverage of black and Third World communities. He also co-founded the “TrotterGroup,” a national organization of newspaper writers of commentary. Payne served six years as a Ranger in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of captain. He commanded a Nike-Hercules anti-aircraft missile battery, and during an assignment in Vietnam, ran the command newspaper as an army journalist, and wrote messages and speeches for Commanding Gen. William C. Westmoreland. Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Payne grew up in Hartford, CT, graduating from high school, with honors, and from the University of Connecticut, with a BA degree in English. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

What You Will Learn: Why black professionals have lost faith in DEI efforts What is the most consistent frustration among black professionals throughout corporate America Why we should first focus on leading with inclusion rather than diversity What is the problem with only focusing on diversity in recruiting Why it's important to first understand how we got here to truly create a culture of inclusion How does the mindset of black millennials differ from other generations How to help leaders of organizations to understand what they can do to drive DEI work What should the goal and focus be for new DEI practitioners About Keith Wyche Keith Wyche is a recognized thought leader in the areas of Change Management, Executive Development, Leadership, Business, Career Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Transformation, and Innovation who excels at talent development and has a consistent record of growing revenue and expanding margins across a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, outsourced services, and grocery retail. A frequent public speaker and author of Good Is Not Enough: And Other Unwritten Rules for Minority Professionals (nominated for an NAACP Award as an Outstanding Literary Work,) and Corner Office Rules: The 10 Realities of Executive Life, Wyches work and insights have been featured in TIME Magazine, USA Today, The New York Post, The Miami Herald, and Black Enterprise Magazine. He has appeared as a guest on NPR, Fox Business, NBC's The Today Show, Business News Network (BNN), and more. Wyche was named to the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Renaissance Leaders by Morehouse College for his dedication and commitment to the mentoring and talent development of young talent. Wyche holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administrations from Cleveland State University and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University. How to Connect with Keith Wyche: Website: https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Not-Enough-Roadmap-Recruit/dp/1736939009/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithwyche/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithWyche How to Connect with Sara Taylor: Website: www.deepseeconsulting.com Twitter: @deepseesara

Belle da Costa Greene. Morgan Library visionary. One of the most prominent and influential librarians in history. Democratizer of museums. And, until two decades after her death, no one outside her family knew she was passing as white. We know a lot about public-facing Belle: she was JP Morgan's personal librarian from 1905 until his death in 1913, and she continued to build and direct The Morgan Library until shortly before her own death in 1950. She was responsible for shaping the museum's collections, and her vision was no less than to tell the history and importance of the early printed word. One of the most powerful people in the art world, she traveled the globe, buying art and manuscripts at auction and socializing with Astors and Vanderbilts. Constantly featured in newspapers and magazines, she was widely known for her gorgeous clothes and her glittering personality. But that extravagant personal style life was a mask meant to distract the public from the real Belle who was in fact the daughter of Richard T. Greener, one of the most prominent Black civil rights activists of his day. In this episode of Book Dreams, Julie and Eve talk about Belle with Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict, co-authors of the novel The Personal Librarian–a New York Times bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club Pick–which gives us a fully formed sense of inner Belle. They discuss Belle's upbringing, her intimate relationship with JP Morgan, her motivations and struggles, and the sacrifices she made in order to conceal her identity. Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novel Stand Your Ground won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work of Fiction. Two of her novels, Lust and Envy, have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Marie Benedict is a novelist dedicated to unearthing the hidden historical stories of women. She's the author of the USA Today bestselling Carnegie's Maid; the New York Times bestseller The Only Woman in the Room; the international bestseller Lady Clementine; and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Hollywood legends Brian Grazer and Ron Howard as well as powerhouse producer Lee Daniels comes The Ms. Pat Show, a new sitcom now available on BET+. The Ms. Pat Show is inspired by the life of convicted felon turned stand-up comedian, Patricia Williams, better known as Ms. Pat. The show tells the story of a woman who forged her hustle and resilient spirit on the streets of Atlanta, and now she and her family are adjusting to their new life in conservative middle America (Plainfield, Indiana). In Ms. Pat's memoir Rabbit, she shares her moving story as a single mother of two selling crack in the inner city of Atlanta. At 19, with two toddlers and a new husband, she was handed four more young children from her sister who was struggling with addiction. With her husband's encouragement, she finally decided to get on the straight and narrow, and went to her first open-mic. From the moment she stepped on stage she knew she had found her place. Rabbit was nominated for an NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work and Rotten Tomatoes included it on their list of “Books Becoming TV Series We Cannot Wait to See.” Ms. Pat has since become a favorite with audiences and critics alike. Declared by The Washington Post as “unforgiving and darkly hilarious,” and The New York Times as “brutally honest and outrageous,” she's appeared on Netflix's The Degenerates, Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy, Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Nickelodeon's Mom's Night Out. A favorite guest on podcasts from Joe Rogan, Marc Maron and Bert Kreischer, Ms. Pat now hosts her own popular podcast, The Patdown.

From Hollywood legends Brian Grazer and Ron Howard as well as powerhouse producer Lee Daniels comes The Ms. Pat Show, a new sitcom now available on BET+. The Ms. Pat Show is inspired by the life of convicted felon turned stand-up comedian, Patricia Williams, better known as Ms. Pat. The show tells the story of a woman who forged her hustle and resilient spirit on the streets of Atlanta, and now she and her family are adjusting to their new life in conservative middle America (Plainfield, Indiana). In Ms. Pat's memoir Rabbit, she shares her moving story as a single mother of two selling crack in the inner city of Atlanta. At 19, with two toddlers and a new husband, she was handed four more young children from her sister who was struggling with addiction. With her husband's encouragement, she finally decided to get on the straight and narrow, and went to her first open-mic. From the moment she stepped on stage she knew she had found her place. Rabbit was nominated for an NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work and Rotten Tomatoes included it on their list of “Books Becoming TV Series We Cannot Wait to See.” Ms. Pat has since become a favorite with audiences and critics alike. Declared by The Washington Post as “unforgiving and darkly hilarious,” and The New York Times as “brutally honest and outrageous,” she's appeared on Netflix's The Degenerates, Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy, Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Nickelodeon's Mom's Night Out. A favorite guest on podcasts from Joe Rogan, Marc Maron and Bert Kreischer, Ms. Pat now hosts her own popular podcast, The Patdown.

Today on the podcast Sheri Riley: A renowned author and recipient of NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. In her new book, "Exponential Living: Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are", Sheri Riley talks about her experience rising to the top of the entertainment industry but realizing that her business success did not bring her happiness. With 20 years of creating marketing strategies for Usher, TLC, Toni Braxton, The Coca-Cola Company, Converse, Nike, NBA, and WarnerMedia, Sheri Riley now serves as an Empowerment Speaker and Life Strategist. Her website is https://sheririley.com/ Despite all of the recent changes to the state of the workplace, it seems that people are busier than ever. In fact the new “work from home paradigm” has, for many, further deteriorated the separation between work and life. People are working too much, for too long, and not getting enough done. There’s a precise moment that falls between working enough hours to be productive and working too many hours that begins to yield a diminishing marginal return. The difference between the person able to master this and most Americans that fail miserably at it is quality of life! We’ve siloed productivity to our work life, however; the impact on our personal life is often loss. The Productivity Pod is a conversation about productivity, balance, and working smarter. On each episode World Renowned HR expert recognized in more than 90 countries around the globe for creating and structuring world-class benefit programs and HR programs Richard Polak will be sitting down with some of the most productive people on the planet to pick their brain about how they have managed to excel in their field, reach peak productivity, and enjoy balance in their lives. Richard will also be sharing his own insights about how to work smarter (to be framed by chapters/themes in the book). The core of this podcast is a conversation about reimagining our lives and our work.

NOTE: This is a video podcast. Watch the visuals on YouTube (LITSocietyPodcast)! ... Readers and friends, we're proud to bring you a very special bonus episode. Last Tuesday, Kiley Reid's debut novel, Such a Fun Age, was released in paperback. In celebration of the new format, we were thrilled to interview the awarded author. During an evening hosted by Semicolon, Chicago's only black-woman-owned bookstore, we sat with Reid and asked her the tough questions, holding nothing back!   If you couldn't grab a ticket to the virtual release, no worries. This show is now for the people!   You don't want to miss this. Enjoy!   ____________________________________________   About Kiley Reid: An Arizona native, Kiley Reid is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was the recipient of the Truman Capote Fellowship. Her New York Times-bestselling debut novel, SUCH A FUN AGE, is currently in development by Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Sight Unseen Pictures. The novel was longlisted for The 2020 Booker Prize and a finalist for the New York Public Library’s 2020 Young Lions Fiction Award, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author, and the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. Kiley’s writing has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Playboy, December, Lumina, where her short story was the winner in the 2017 Flash Prose Contest, and Ploughshares, where her short story was the winner of the 2020 Ashley Leigh Bourne Prize for Fiction. Kiley lives in Philadelphia. Shop our merch: www.LITSOCIETYPODSHOP.COM Keep up with the podcast: www.LITSOCIETYPOD.COM *BTW, the "popping" noises make sense if you watch this episode on YouTube!

In this episode, I speak with American novelist, Kiley Reid.An Arizona native, Kiley Reid is a recent graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was the recipient of the Truman Capote Fellowship. Her New York Times-bestselling debut novel, SUCH A FUN AGE, is currently in development by Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Sight Unseen Pictures.The novel was longlisted for The 2020 Booker Prize and a finalist for the New York Public Library’s 2020 Young Lions Fiction Award, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author, and the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. Kiley’s writing has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Playboy, December, Lumina, where her short story was the winner in the 2017 Flash Prose Contest, and Ploughshares, where her short story was the winner of the 2020 Ashley Leigh Bourne Prize for Fiction.Kiley lives in Philadelphia.

I interviewed award winning author Bernice McFadden on September 19 on Zoom at the Fourth Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas: Austin Emerging Authors Readings. The author of 10 literary novels, McFadden won the 2017 American Book Award and the 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for her novel BOOK OF HARLAN. Her web site is http://www.bernicemcfadden.com/pages/.

I interviewed award winning author Bernice McFadden on September 19 on Zoom at the Fourth Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas: Austin Emerging Authors Readings. The author of 10 literary novels, McFadden won the 2017 American Book Award and the 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for her novel BOOK OF HARLAN. Her web site is http://www.bernicemcfadden.com/pages/.

Host Yndia is in conversation with Glory Edim, founder of #WellReadBlackGirl, author of Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves, and the recipient of the Madam CJ Walker award from the Hurston/Wright Literary Foundation, the Innovator’s award from the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and an Outstanding Literary Work nomination from the NAACP Image...

Elaine Welteroth is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and a producer and judge on the new Project Runway. She is known for her groundbreaking work at the helm of Teen Vogue, where she was appointed the youngest ever Editor-in-Chief at a Conde Nast publication in 2017, transforming the magazine into a platform for advocacy and social activism. She's now a leading expert and advocate for the next generation of change-makers. Welteroth was recently appointed Cultural Ambassador for Michelle Obama's When We All Vote initiative. Her writing appears in The New York Times, British Vogue, and The Hollywood Reporter. She has written for the hit show Grown-ish and has appeared on-camera for a range of media outlets including ABC News and Netflix. Welteroth released her first book More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are No Matter What They Say (https://amzn.to/30nh8q7) in June 2019. Her debut literary work became an immediate New York Times bestseller and was the recipient of the 2020 NAACP Image award for Outstanding Literary Work.You can find Elaine Welteroth at:Book : https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525561613?aff=penguinrandomInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/elainewelterothCheck out our offerings & partners: BLUblox: Get your energy back, sleep better, and block out the unhealthy effects of blue light with BLUblox. Go to BLUblox.com today and get free shipping worldwide and 15% off with the code GOODLIFE.AquaTru: Receive $100 off an AquaTru plus free shipping when you go to AquaTru.com & enter code GOODLIFE at checkout.The Jordan Harbinger Show is where self-motivated people, just like you, dig deep into the untapped wisdom of the world’s top performers -- from legendary creators to intelligence operatives, iconoclastic writers to visionary change-makers. https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcast/

For the past 20 years, Karen Arrington, Founder of Miss Black USA, has been using her voice to impact thousands of women, locally and globally. She wrote, Your Next Level Life, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Works to encourage more women to use their voices and watch the clouds part in your favor.  Resource(s):  Karen Arrington Your Next Level Life Connect: LinkedIn  LISTEN on Spotify + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE All Links here.

Here we go, here, here we go again, so much controversy on #EFTV again! From Karen attacks, 'Call Her Daddy' dumbness, to the hypocrisy of the 'SNL' Jimmy Fallon situation. We got it all on today's episode. PLUS, finally got to see the series that helped launch Disney+, yep, it's all eyes on 'The Mandalorian' AND, our Audible book of the week was Tayari Jones' 'AnAmerican Marriage', which has picked up the 'Women's Prize for Fiction', '2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Fiction' and the 'Aspen Words Literary Prize' since it's January 2018 publishing! This week: - Coronavirus idiocy - Vol.13! - Sentenced to death via Zoom - Jamal Khashoggi, what's really happening! - It's not bout Parkour! - Dutch granny ordered to take photo's offline - NBA could be back.....at Disney!!! - Call Her Dumbarse - Jimmy Fallon and Blackface! - Christian Cooper leads to George Floyd, WTF!!! - Chin check REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS - TV: The Mandalorian - S1 - thoughts AUDIBLE - An American Marriage by Tayari Jones *(Music) 'Black America Again' by Common - 2016

For those who are keeping a keen eye out for rising talent, you are in for a treat. Today’s podcast features a very talented young lady who has an extremely bright and creative future ahead of her. Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning news producer and author. Born and raised in Chicago, she graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Communications and a passion for writing. While Nikesha began her career as a news producer, she is now a full time writer and has authored four books including the acclaimed Four Women. Four Women was awarded a 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award and also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. She’s a millennial and she is courageously finding diverse ways to deliver her creative talents.

“I’M A BLACK WOMAN WHO WRITES FOR BLACK WOMEN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN. PERIOD.” — Nikeshia Elise Williams Damien Lamar was compelled to speak more with this week’s guest who he originally met at a PB&J (Party Benefit & Jam) Jam Session at the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida a few weeks ago. There, Nikeshia Elise Williams presented her 20x20 slide and “spoke about the state of education and how despite decades of attempts at integration, schools are still segregated which has led specifically to the situation that Duval County School finds themselves in; with the fight over the half-cent sales tax, [and] the schools that it would benefit, and the political wrangling in the city over that issue.” She discussed the parallels of the education system in Chicago and feels the root cause are based on issues surrounded by race. “I feel like across the United States, teachers are taken for granted. They’re not protected. They don’t get paid well enough. They don’t get the credit for what they do (especially at the elementary or secondary level.) … We, as a nation need to take better care of our teachers because are literally taking care of our children.” About Nikeshia Elise Williams Nikesha Elise Williams is an Emmy award-winning news producer and author. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended The Florida State University where she graduated with a B.S. in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha’s debut novel, Four Women, was awarded the 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award in the category of Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Four Women was also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. Nikesha is a full-time writer and writing coach and has freelanced for several publications including ESSENCE, Very Smart Brothas, and Shadow and Act. Both Four Women, The Appeal of Ebony Jones and Adulting are available on Nikesha Williams’ on Amazon. Visit her website, or follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ or contact her on good old-fashioned email. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

In this episode, Kelly and Rose interview Cameron Barnett, a poet and teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cameron’s poetry explores the complexity of race and the body for a black man in today’s America. He is the author of “The Drowning Boy's Guide to Water,” winner of the Autumn House Press 2017 Rising Writer Contest, and finalist for the 49th NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry. His work also has been nominated for a 2016 Pushcart Prize, as well as other awards.

Nikesha Elise Williams is an Emmy award winning news producer and author. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Florida State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha’s debut novel, Four Women, was awarded the 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award in the category of Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Four Women, was also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. She has subsequently published two additional novels: The Appeal of Ebony Jones, and her latest, Love Never Fails. She joins Darlyn on Scribbler's Corner at River of Grass to talk about her writer's journey, including the inspiration of Nina Simone, the importance of being heard, the "Jacksonville Renaissance" and how she lost the first draft of her first novel, Four Women, and had to start over. Her advice for new writers: Start writing, and don't ever stop.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/bkuhnfl)

It was the question that defined an era: What will you do for the rights of Black people in America? Here are the extraordinary answers of nine women, as profiled by Janet Dewart Bell, who put their lives on the line for freedom--and would not be talked or terrorized out of it. Guest: activist, award-winning television and radio producer, and author of the book, "LIGHTING THE FIRES OF FREEDOM: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement." 2019 NAACP Image Award nominee for Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author.

It was the question that defined an era: What will you do for the rights of Black people in America? Here are the extraordinary answers of nine women, as profiled by Janet Dewart Bell, who put their lives on the line for freedom--and would not be talked or terrorized out of it. Guest: activist, award-winning television and radio producer, and author of the book, "LIGHTING THE FIRES OF FREEDOM: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement." 2019 NAACP Image Award nominee for Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author.

Bernice McFadden is the author of nine critically acclaimed novels including Sugar, Loving Donovan, Nowhere Is a Place, The Warmest December, Gathering of Waters (a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books of 2012), Glorious, and The Book of Harlan (winner of a 2017 American Book Award and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction). She is a four-time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist, as well as the recipient of three awards from the BCALA. Praise Song for the Butterflies is her latest novel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Jason Reynolds visits more than 100 schools a year, inspiring readers and writers around the country. He's a National Book Award Finalist, winner of the 2016 Kirkus Prize, the 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen, and a Newbery Honor winner.

Bill welcomes bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey to the show. Dickey's novels, Chasing Destiny, Liar's Game, Between Lovers, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, Drive Me Crazy, Genevieve, Naughty or Nice, Sleeping with Strangers, Waking with Enemies, and Pleasure have all earned him a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. Liar's Game, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, and Genevieve have also given Dickey the added distinction of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. In 2008, Eric was nominated for Storyteller of the Year at the 1st annual ESSENCE Literary Awards. Dickey is also the author of a six issue miniseries of comic books for Marvel Enterprises featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. We'll be discussing his latest book, Bad Men and Wicked Women.

Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete (born September 18, 1964) is an American actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox TV police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love. She also served as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS daytime talk show The Talk.After graduating from high school, Peete entered Sarah Lawrence College in New York. She majored in Psychology and French. After she graduated in 1986, she considered attending graduate school and perhaps working in languages for the U.S. State Department. However, she decided to give an acting career a chance. Within a short time, Peete found roles on a television series and in two films.Peete's children's book, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011.[1]In March 2016, a reality series debuted entitled For Peete's Sake, documenting the everyday life of her family. Peete was born in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dolores and Matt Robinson (the original Gordon on Sesame Street). Her mother was a school teacher, in public relations, and later a personal talent manager, and her father a producer/writer. She has an older brother named Matthew Thomas Robinson III. She attended Greene Street Friends School in nearby Germantown.[2] In 1974, her family moved to California.[3][4] Peete graduated from Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California, where her classmates included Rob Lowe. Peete graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in psychology and French.[5] Peete studied abroad for a year at the Sorbonne, and is fluent in French.[5] While there she sang in Paris nightclubs, including a memorable performance with jazz legend Lionel Hampton at the Hotel Meridian Jazz Club.In 1969, she made her first television appearance by playing a little girl named Sally on the very first episode of Sesame Street. She recalls that when she was six years old, she kept blowing her line, saying "Hi, Daddy", instead of "Hi, Gordon", his character's name. She ended up with just an appearance where she walked down the street with Big Bird.[9] At the age of 11, Holly worked for the children's show Kidsworld as a celebrity correspondent; she interviewed many actors and actresses for the program. As an actress, she has appeared on the TV series 21 Jump Street(1987–1991), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–1997), For Your Love (1998–2002), and Like Family (2003–2004). She was featured in the video for the 1990 hit single "Whip Appeal" by Babyfaceas the sultry radio host at the beginning of the video.[10] In 1992 she portrayed Diana Ross in The Jacksons: An American Dream. Robinson most recently starred on the UPN comedy Love, Inc.. The show lasted just one season, and was canceled after the WB/UPN merger.Robinson has also had a limited career as a singer and recording artist, including the introductory song to 21 Jump Street.[9] She contributed a variety of songs to the soundtrack of the film Howard the Duck. (She appeared as a musician/singer in a minor role in the film.) She recorded the theme song "We Got Our Love" for the 1988 film Three for the Road. She and Dawnn Lewis, along with R&B quartet En Vogue, performed the theme song for the first season of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.In 2006, she won, along with fellow writer Daniel Paisner, the Quills Award in Sports for the book Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football[11]. Peete and her daughter Ryan Elizabeth co-wrote a children's book My Brother Charlie, which was released in March 2010. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With new year's resolutions manifesting, C'Mon Son! The Podcast wants to help our listeners stay on track of becoming a better version of themselves in 2018. Personal development fuels career growth, so trusting yourself, knowing yourself and living your best life can yield a life one never even knew existed; and to help you achieve those goals this year is our guest for the week - Atlanta's (and Kentucky native) own empowerment enthusiast, author Sheri Riley. Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (she literally finds out this week if she won but we went ahead and claimed her victory for her), Mrs. Riley opens up with Ed Lover about how we aren't living out our full potential because we keep spending 100% of our time on only 10% of who WE really are. We hope this episode can add value to your new year. Enjoy. "High achievers believe if they keep pressing toward their professional and career goals, their personal lives will eventually take care of themselves. But it doesn't work that way..."

Victoria Christopher Murray always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking an unlikely path to that destination. A native of Queens, Victoria first left New York to attend Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University where she received her MBA.Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tested her entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a Financial Services Agency for Aegon, USA where she managed the number one division for nine consecutive years. However, Victoria never lost the dream to write and when the “bug” hit her again in 1997, she answered the call.Victoria originally self-published her first novel, Temptation and in 2000, Time Warner published that novel. Temptation made numerous best sellers list and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months. In 2001, Temptation was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature.Since Temptation, Victoria has written over twenty other adult novels, including: JOY, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the popular Jasmine Cox Larson Bush series. Victoria has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Victoria has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year — Female. After four nominations, Victoria finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.Several of Victoria’s novels have been optioned to become movies, including The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the Ex Files series.  

Sep. 5, 2015. Jeanne Theoharis discusses "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: A professor of political science at the City University of New York’s Brooklyn College, Jeanne Theoharis is also an author of literature on civil rights struggles and political issues surrounding race in the U.S. Her latest work, “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," is a 2014 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work in Biography and received the 2013 Letitia Woods Brown Award from the Association of Black Women Historians. Theoharis’ biography of Rosa Parks describes her “life history of being rebellious” and her continuous determination to expose and eradicate racial inequality in jobs, schools, public services and the criminal justice system. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6987