Eddie Levert Senior recently lost his son, SOUL R& B crooner Gerald Levert. They had just recorded an album and new book, “I Got Your Back” that became a national bestseller. Now another one of his son’s , the youngest Levert, was recently jailed for failing to pay 80,000 in back child support payments to the mother of his child who fought tirelessly to recover excessive funds from Sean Levert. The music community and fans alike are shocked and disheartened.
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#10- Elissa Gabrielle- NEW POST- TRIUMPH OF MY SOUL EDITED BY ELISSA GABRIELLE is a bonafide winner. Congratulations to all featured authors. A magnificient work has arrived!
#9- Robert G. Lopez, owner of MONSTA NEWS sends a Cease and Desist Letter to Monsta Mag to shut down the magazine for trademark infringement. Dave Mays and Benzino who launched Monsta Magazine with The Game on the first cover could be sued for millions and risk losing much more after a former successful sexual harrassment lawsuit. Reportedly, karrine Steffans was supposed to be a columnist for the publication.
#8- Black Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is charged with perjury. He was Detroit’s youngest elected leader, but now disgraced with many counts of an affair with TOP AIDE Christine Betty. Perjury is punishable by 10 to 15 years in prison. All came to light when a security unit claimed they covered up extramarital affairs of the married mayor with two children. Kilpatrick is confident he will be vindicated of all charges and refuses to leave office. From Clinton to Spitzer and Patterson to Kilpatrick. WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! Politics is heading for a TKO! Who will be 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Human’s are out of control.
#7 Al Capone’s daughter, Deirdre M. Capone, writes tell all book about Uncle Alphonse Capone in new book, Untouchable, a must read account on the life of a young girl born to the mob.
#6-Uh oh! Remember when we asked who is Remy Ma since we haven’t seen her around lately? Well, the young hip hop princess has been fighting for her life in courts for supposedly loading and pulling the trigger and firing at Makeda Barnes claimed to have attempted to steal her money for a bag. The Hip Hop community has not even stepped up to save their princess. TRAITORS! Everyone has been solemn instead of raiding the courts in protest to prevent this creative and talented women’s rise and fall from fame to self-desruction. With record companies hoarding artists with fake credit, and not real money which artists realize they have to work beyond talent to survice before the royalties kick in, it is evident that artists fight, cuss, and risk their life for chump change because they don’t have much until they get over that hump. It’s obvious or blame the mentality of the HIP HOP COMMUNITY which many believe fuels violence. Everything moves fast like lightning. Most artists break because their egos get blown up. Now she may have to face the slammer and really had a bright future. The song, I’m Conceited, was like an underground cult classic just for the ladies of hip hop. Money is the root of all HIP HOP evil.
#5- Reverend Jeremiah Wright stole 15 minutes of fame from Obama and is now more famous than any other pastor right now by default. The message I learned from his speech was, put a stake in your brother’s heart and win. There are going to be heavy reprecussions for this profoun d mistake. Already God has made the biggest glacier cap in Antartica break off 15 years before predicted. The last sin is when a black man betrays another black man. I’m just speaking the conscious of the people. Everyone loves Pastor Wright and is at home still laughing and in disbelief because if Obama was able to handle that than he can handle CAIN, who folks are saying is living vicariously as a scorned P.O.W. who may be the prez to puch the button. Folks have to stop thinking that because someone is experienced, they are smarter, someone is richer, they will give to the poor and because someone has gone to war, they are going to avoid war. Like credentials, breed like catastrophes, You’ve been in a war, you’re going to bring on war. You’ve been around peace, you’re going to bring peace. Obama has to be strong and not let NEGATIVITY destroy his shine! It’s time for a new generation to come along and fight for a new tomorrow.
#4- Hillary Rodham Clinton was a courageous woman to run for presidency of the United States. The Black community does admire her strength and tenacity to endure all she has been through, but her extensive campaigning from city to city has put a toll on her physically, mentally, socially and cognitively. We all know she’s a smart woman, caring and probably could bear the humanity side of politics by giving a caring hand where America needs it most and that is a strong bolster in the educational system, but she has made too many mistakes and today, she reached the last mistake by refusing to give up her bid prolonging a dragging a Democratic feud while Cain now polishes his image with old war stories evoking fear among Americans. If a Democrat doesn’t win the November primaries, America loses, period. Folks haven’t been doing their homework. They have been focusing on issues that don’t matter. If America’s budget isn’t fixed, recession is here like a silent plague no one ever saw coming because if the poor aren’t nurtured, crime takes over right in wealthy folk’s back yards. Thse urban youth want change and jobs now. Crime is increasing and getting out of hand in urban cities. Yoiu can’t lock up all troubled youth and throw away the key, or maybe America can since life sentences for youth are now in effect for committing serious crimes in some states. I am afraid the Democrats won’t have much time to address any issues before the November primaries and may forfit a bid at all for the White House.
#3- You saw Corinne Bailey Rae on Oprah a while back as a potential Grammy winner. Well, Jason Rae was found dead in England. It is still unclear how he died or whether he may have been issued a lethal dose of drugs from a drug dealer.
#2- Tyler Perry’s new hit, MEET THE BROWNS scores big at Number 2 with over 20 million loyal movie goers, but did the cast deliver? Angela Bassett stole points and always does. Rick Fox , a basketball coach is your save-all wanna-be hero designed to help Brenda’s son, Michael (Played by Lance Gross) get a lucrative career, and all while she fighting her ex. There’s comedy on overload with Tyler’s clever antics such as a surprise appearance by MADEA and you just know the movie, MADEA GOES TO JAIL is coming soon. Tyler is the bomb, in charge of Hollywood and not slowing down. You can always count on a light-hearted giddy movie from the mysterious producer that makes you smile, and while not as fanciful produced as his prior movies, MEET THE BROWNS delivers just enough to get folks who haven’t seen the hit, to come out and find out just who THE BROWNS are. Model Eva Pigford was thrown in for eye candy this time following a trend in Tyler’s movies to grab beautiful talent. Hmmm, looks like he’s shopping for a leading lady! No one’s mad. It’s the best way to find out who you want. Next thing you know there will be a CAST A MATE reality show where actresses are casted by producers who are really searching for a wife.
#1- What news will make No. 1 on this day?
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For Immediate Release: DisilgoldSOUL Literary Review Pays Tribute to Top Literary Authors of Excellence Making Waves in 2006
Cydney Rax, author of “My Husband’s Girlfriend” received nationwide attention for her new book scheduled for release in this month’s issue of Essence Magazine. Get your copy. Many fans of Cydney Rax’s new prior novel, My Daughter’s Boyfriend, agree that the author’s writing style is contagious and enjoyable. Visit her website at http://www.cyndeyrax.com/. Elissa Gabrielle, author of “Good to the Last Drop,” has created buzz waves for new novel, and YOUnity Reviewers agree that her book is the surprise hit of the year. Visit Elisse Gabrielle’s site at http://www.elissegabrielle.com/. Everyone is talking about Zane’s new anthology, “Caramel Flava,” the first anthology edited by the “Queen of Erotica.” She writes a monthly advice column on love and romance in Essence Magazine. Zane has received international acclaim for her award winning works, and returns in 2007 with a series of new anticipated films with Ms. DePasse. Visit Zane’s new site at http://www.planetzane.com/. Best selling author, Wendy Williams, pens her own talk show, The Wendy Williams Experience on VH1 every Friday at 11:30pm. She also, writes a entertainment Hip Hop Weekly column and Side Dish Column for Life & Style Magazine. She continues to excel in multi-media industries and support authors with her own Bookclub. Visit her site at http://www.thewendywilliamsexperience.com/. Bea Joyner, a talented motivational speaker, and the originator of the humorous book, Don’t Need No Dish, My Life is Soap Enough,” returns with new motivational album, “A Sign of Things to Come” for the mature woman and man. The recording is professionally crafted, enjoyable and Bea Joyner shares her words of wisdom with light- heartedness, you’ll enjoy. Visit her site at http://www.beajoyner.com/. Ms. Donna Hill, has several new books available this holiday. Visit http://www.donnahill.com/ often for updates. Terrie William’s Stay Strong Foundation is on tour nationwide with Mentoring Program. Do visit the author of upcoming book, Black Pain, over at http://www.terriewilliams.com/ and to stay informed of her latest projects and tour. Darshell DuBose Smith’s “African American Guide to Music Instruction” is available at http://www.amberbooks.com/ and is an excellent gift for those interested in step-by-step instructions on how to play the piano. New poet on the rise, Karen Ligon’s new website is http://www.karenligonpoetry.com/. Another talented poet with the flair of Amiri Baraka has arrived by the name of Tichaona Chinyelu. Check out her new poetry book over at http://www.inthewhirlwind.com/. Electa Rome Parks new book, Ladies Night Out, is another winner and just a joy to read! WOW! Visit http://www.electaromeparks.com/. She’s done it again. Find out more about the Literary Diva who appeared at the debut signing of the Literary Divas Book Tour at Hueman and Barnes & Noble. Cherlyn Michaels new book First Friday’s brings fun back to a drama-engaged story plot. You’re in for an intense ride. Visit her site at http://www.cherlynmichaels.com/. Dorothy Goins book, “A Woman Scorn’d” has had an amazing year. Visit the author at http://www.dorothygoins.com/. A very controversial book unleashes theories on how birds got the flu. This is an amazing work by Dr. David S. Udom entitled “One Nation Under Smoke: Decoding the Bible. Powerful! The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones as told by Moses Miller receives much controversy, but read the book in its entirety first. Her work is built for motivational speaking success and delivers. Dena Silver’s new book, “Not Young and Dumb: Just God’s Work in Progress” is a powerful book for teenagers from JonHod Publishing. Highly Recommended. Kim Robinson, author of Food for the Soul, will make a debut appearance on the Tonya Blount Show, Dec. 5th. Delores Thornton, “C& B Queen of Promotion” lands a book deal with Amber Books for new book, “How to Self-Publish that Book Without Going Crazy.” Visit Delores at http://www.margueritepress.com/. Denise Campbell, who appeared in the Daily News, will release new book, A Woman’s Wrath from Q-Boro Books. She hosts a new holiday contest where book lovers who pre-order the book could win a gift basket of luxurious goodies. Visit her site at http://www.universalwrite.com/. Margie Gosa Shivers new book, “Once is Not Enough” has earned her over 12 nominations from numerous award entities. Her website can be visited at http://www.margiegosashivers.com/. Marva Allen and Rita Ewing, owners of Hueman Bookstore in New York feature top top events this holiday. Do visit http://www.huemanbookstore.com/ calendar to attend all events. Hollywood actress, GRACE Garland, pens new book, “Loneliness Makes You Stupid.” She is also an accomplished singer. Visit her website at http://www.gracegarland.com/. Joy Farrington releases new award winners for Nubian Sisters Bookclub. Visit http://www.nubianliterarynetwork.com/ for winners. Beverly Johnson, compiler of Gumbo for the Soul: The African American Recipe for Literacy receives rave reviews for new anthology by Tavis Smiley, author of “What I Know For Sure.” Visit her site at http://www.gumboforthesoul.com/. Award winning author, Bertha Davis, pens new inspirational book, “Knowing God Beyond Life’s Winter Season.” Her site, http://www.maedavis.net/ is currently under construction, but her book is available everywhere. Congratulations to QBR: Black Book Review for all new website at www.QBR.com promoting authors of excellence, and Neshee Publication who has a new online magazine entitled Infinite Mag. Visit the publication at http://www.infinitemag.net/. We also suggest that everyone in the literary community order, Mosaic magazine and Black Issues Book Review. Visit http://www.mosaicbooks.com/ and http://www.bibookreview.com/ to order. A producer, actor, and director to visit is, Joe James over at http://www.joejamesjr.com/ who debuts new book entitled Soul Baby in 2007. And do stay connected to Rel Dowdell, director of critically acclaimed movie, Train Ride, and starring Woody Harris of The Wire. A great radio show to tune into weekly is Denise Turney’s “Off t
he Shelf” program on http://www.blakeradio,.com/ or visit her site at http://www.chistell.com/. Disilgold looks forward to all upcoming guest speakers and guests of the YGA 2007 Awards show. Visit guest speakers like editor, Carla Dean over at http://www.ucanmarkmyword.com/ and William Frederick Cooper, author of 6 Days in January at http://www.williamfrederickcooper.com/. Stay tuned for highlights of Disilgold Men like Vincent Alexandria, Marc Lacy, Keith Lee Johnson, Jonathan Luckett and more. Our music pick this holiday is Camille Yarbrough’s “Ancestor House.” Visit http://www.ancestorhouse.net/. Congratulations to Gary Johnson of http://www.blackmeninamerica.com/ upon winning Best website of the year, and James Lisbon, owner of AMAG, for a successful event featuring guest speaker, Hill Harper, and many continued blessings to the http://www.amberbooks.com/ family for making it possible for the literary community to shine with a new television show, Literary Living. Tune in every Tuesday at 8pm. Until then, keep the faith, stay disciplined and be sure to request a free copy of GOD’s 24 HOUR MAKE-OVER: THE EMERGENCY REPAIR CONTRACT TO JOY by your host of the Literary Dish. Just request a free e-book copy by Dec. 25th with your membership to the YOUnity Guild of America. Visit http://www.disilgold.com/.
Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature
MAKES ITS MARK IN LITERARY HISTORY
A 2007 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS FINALIST IN LITERATURE
National NEWS: Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature by Heather Covington ISBN #: 0-9767735-3-8 / Paperback / Pictures/ 250 Pages / $16.95
Literary Divas salutes more than 100 Literary Divas who have impacted our nation’s culture.
Dr. Maya Angelou, world renown poet and author recently told Ms. Covington, “Child, take my hand”.
Author, Heather Covington is an educator of kindergarten children. When not teaching, Heather serves as the president of the YOUnity Reviewers Guild of America, editor-in-chief of Disilgold Soul Literary Review, and is noted as one of the nation’s top media personalities and promoters of literary artists…..Heather works as a poet, author, producer, publisher, promoter, educator and humanitarian…..
She has captured the essence of more than one hundred Literary Divas who have shared their pain, struggles, desires, and triumphs, through their written words as messengers of time and circumstance.
According to Omar Tyree, NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author, “LITERARY DIVAS…is a relevant and historical tool that all men , women, and children MUST READ!!
Literary Divas’ stories will amaze you…their written words are powerful, boundless, miraculous, paranormal and the best mentor to a writer’s soul.
WHAT A GREAT CONCEPT! Heather provides a valuable reference with glowing tributes to women who are making a difference. - Ann Burns, Associate Editor, Library Journal.
By representing the voices of past & future generations, Literary Divas marks the historical turning point of a new century of African-American women in literature. Literary Divas salutes: Alice Walker, Alicia Keys, Angel Hunter, Angela Davis, Anita Doreen Diggs, Artist C. Arthur, Barbara A. Custer, Barbara Reynolds, Bea Joyner, Bebe Moore Campbell, Bernice L. McFadden, Bertha Davis, Brenda Hampton, Brenda Thomas, Camille Yarbrough, Candice Dow, Cassandra Darden Bell, Celise Downs, C. F. Hawthorne, Cheryl Willis Hudson, Cheryln Michaels, Christine Young Robinson, Corey Sue Ward, Crystal McCrary Anthony, Crystal Lacy Winslow, Crystal Rhodes, Cydney Rax, Cynthia Highsmith-Hooks, Darcel P. Williams, Darline Dorce-Coupet, Dawn Breedon, Deborah Gregory, Deborah Smith, Debra Clayton, Dee Freeman, Deirdre Savoy, Delores Thornton, Denise Campbell, Denise Turney, Donna Hill, Dorothy Ford, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Dorrie Williams Wheeler, E. Hill, Edith Holmes, Electa Rome Parks, Elizabeth Nunez, Erica L. Perry, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gina Cox, Gloria Naylor, Gwynne Forster, Harriette Cole, Ida Greene, Iman, Iyanla Vanzant, Jada Pinkett Smith, Janet West Sellars, Janine A. Morris, Jel Lewis (Jones), Jessica Care Moore-Poole, Jessica Tilles, Jewelene Banks, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Jill Nelson, Joylynn Jossell, Juanita Bynum, Karen Ligon, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Karen White-Owens, Kashamba Williams, Kelly Kenyatta, Kelly Starling Lyons, Kim Robinson, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Lenaise Meyeil Williams, Leslie Esdaille Banks, Lexi Davis, Margie Gosa Shivers, Mari Evans, Marita Golden, Marti Tucker, Mary B. Morrison, Maxine Thompson, Maya Angelou, Nancey Flowers, Natalie Darden, Nea Anna Simone, Nikki Giovanni, Ntozake Shange, Pam Osbey, Pamela DeLeon-Lewis, Pat G’orge Walker, Renee Daniel Flagler, Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Rewa Marie Fyles, Rita Dove, Rita Ewing, Rosa Guy, Sammie Ward, Sheila Goss, Shelley Parris, Sonia Sanchez, Stacy-Deanne Reed, Star Jones, Tajuana “T. J.” Butler, Takesha Powell, Terrie Williams, Terry McMillan, Terry a. O’ Neal, Toni Morrison, Tonya Lewis Lee, Tracy Price- Thompson, Tyra Banks, Vickie Stringer, Victoria Christopher Murray, Wendy Williams, Yolanda Joe, Yolantha Pace and Zane make us so proud.
Editorial Divas: Adrienne Ingrum, Alicia Marie Rivers, Angela P. Dodson, Carol Mackey, Carole F. Hall, Caroline Rogers & Brenda Piper, Cherise Davis, Cheryl Woodruff, Clara Villarosa, Dawn Davis, Denise Stinson, Emma Rodgers, Faith Childs, Faye Childs, Gwen Richardson, Heather Elitou, Janet Hill, Kim McClarin, L. Peggy Hicks, Linda Gill, Lottie Gooding, Malaika Adero, Marie Brown, Marilyn Ducksworth, Niani Colom, Oprah Winfrey, Pamela Yvette Exum, Rachel Breton, Rockelle Henderson, Shunda Leigh, Susan McHenry, Susan Taylor, Sybil Wilkes, Tee C. Royal, Vivian Stephens and Yvonne Rose keep the works of Literary Divas at the forefront of the Publishing Industry. Literary Divas who have passed on: Alice Childress, Coretta Scott King, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lorraine Hansberry, Octavia Butler, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisolm and Zora Neale Hurston have become our inspiration and our guides. Terrie M. Williams, author, The Personal Touch stated: “Literary Divas is an important acknowledgement which not only highlights and details our collective body of work, but most importantly will inspire the up-and-coming Literary Divas and Dons to realize their potential as writers.”
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FACT OF THE DAY: Did you know Kevin M. Weeks over at www.Thestreetlifeseries.com won the wild pick Book of the Year category. WHOA~ A contender for cinema motion pictures right here!
2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL - FIRST VENDOR DEADLINENEW YORK (March 26, 2008) _ The 2008 New York Book Festival’s next vendor deadline arrives on April 15, 2008 for its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world?s publishing capital.
Last year, over 20,000 attendees enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Manhattan?s Central Park as they browsed books, listened to music and author readings and enjoyed our food vendors. This year, the day festival will offer expanded stages and new opportunities for authors, publishers, musicians and vendors. Please e-mail NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.
The 2008 New York Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children?s books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/?zines, e-books, poetry, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, science fiction, horror, photography/art, romance and biography/autobiography works.
A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:
1) The story-telling ability of the author.
2) The potential of the work to win wider recognition.
Entries can be in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish, French or Italian and must be published on or after January 1, 2000. Our grand prize for the 2008 New York Book Festival Author of the Year is $1500 and a flight to New York for the awards and our day festival in Central Park.
ENTRIES: Please classify your book and enter it in the following categories. Multiple entries must be accompanied by a separate fee for each book.
1) General Non-fiction
2) General Fiction
3) Children?s books
4) E-books
5) Comics/?zines
6) Wild Card (anything goes)
7) Unpublished Stories
Teenage
9) Science Fiction
10) Romance
11) Biography/Autobiography
12) Audio/Spoken Word
13) Poetry
14) Photography/Art
FESTIVAL RULES: New York Book Festival submissions cannot be returned. Each entry must contain the official entry form, including your e-mail address and contact telephone number. All shipping and handling costs must be borne by entrants.
NOTIFICATION AND DEADLINES: We will notify each entry of the receipt of their package via e-mail and will announce the winning entries on this web site shortly after the entry deadline.
Regular registration deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on May 25 , 2008. Winners in each category will be notified by e-mail. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions.
TO ENTER: Click on the “ENTER THE COMPETITION” link at newyorkbookfestival.com and follow the directions to get an entry form. Forms may also be faxed/e-mailed to you by calling our office at 323-665-8080 or e-mailing us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com. You may also register over the phone with a credit card. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee via check, money order, credit card payment or PayPal online payment of $50 in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
Entry fee checks/money orders should be made payable to JM Northern Media LLC. We?re sorry, but entries must be mailed and cannot be delivered in person or by messenger services to the JM Northern Media offices.
Entry packages should include one copy of the book; any relevant marketing material; a copy of your official entry form; and the entry fee or receipt from online payment.
Entries should be mailed to: JM Northern Media LLC7095 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 864
Hollywood, CA 90028
AWARDS: Winners of the 2008 New York Book Festival will be honored at a gala ceremony held the night before our annual day festival in Central Park. You do not need to be present to accept your award or accompanying prizes.
New York Book Festival winners in each category will be admitted free to the awards ceremony. The New York Book Festival selection committee reserves the right to determine the category eligibility of any project.
VENDORS AND MUSICIANS: If you would like to be a part of our day festival in Central Park, please e-mail us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.
The New York Book Festival is produced by JM Northern Media LLC, producers of the Hollywood Book Festival, DIY Convention, London Book Festival and DIY Book Festival, and is sponsored by the Larimar St. Croix Writers Colony, The Hollywood Creative Directory, eDivvy, Westside Websites and Shopanista.
There is no way in heaven Hillary could have believed her own lie of attending the middle east and ducking low to dodge fire. It is obvious now, that she has been on the Democratic bid to diffuse votes away from Barack Obama. She had to know the press from her attendance to the middle east would creep back to bite her in her leg amd just to keep things g-rated here. If this isn’t self sabotage than I don’t know what is. The republicans are obviously working with Hillary’s side and it really doesn’t matter which side wins just as long as Barack doesn’t win. Just look at how many turn coats have now joined Obama suddenly or are they friendly supporters? It’s hard to tell. Obama shouldn’t trust anyone affiliated with anyone political to put it bluntly. He may want to join forces with an anchor woman who kn ows news and place her in the bid for vice presidency in my opnion. Most newscasters are trustworthy and honest. Their jobs would be on the line. All in all, when a political leader turns away from his original party affiliate to side with a black man, that must a decoy trying to infiltrate the Obama base. I’m not saying Richardson is a turn coat. He seems like a nice man, but he was a Clinton supporter. Hmmmm as Arsenio Hall would say when a toddler. LOL. Desperation is growing because no one ever thought Barack would get this far and beat the electorate system. Darn it, the HILL with a BUSH on it were part of the same scenery all along? And is America the butt of a political joke. How do you make up a story about ducking from arms way and no weapons were ever present in the town Hillary visited and not only pleasant, but there was a follw-up music performance and welcome ceremony? Let me throw on a 50 Cent song right and just let this on e go. I think Hillary might as well be a movie star. She’s becoming a rock star right before America’s eyes. And Pastor Wrights comments were takin g all out of context. He was taking in third person like most preacher’s do and reflecting on the collective conscious, but it sure did sound bad to those who don’t get it.
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FACT: Did you knwo Grace Garland played Tupac’s mom in JUICE? Well, now you know.
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BRAD JAMES IS ON MYSPACE!
http://www.myspace.com/Bradjamestheactor
View Brad James photo on the HEATLISt to read full interview and archived mag spotlight post April 1st at www.Disilgold.com
e-Daily Literary Dish Top 10 Countdown
by Heather Covington
Columnist & Author of Tekila Nika: The Bronx Video Diary Tales- April 27
10- Oh no! Are Google. Microsoft & Yahoo using people online to target advertising?
Insight: According to the New York Times, a law is being pushed to ban the practice by Richard L. Brosky. Phorm tracks every single online action based on customer’s Internet Service Provider and may be negotiating deals with AT& T, Verizon and Comacast. This means Big Brother is watching and for you cyber babies who don’t know who that is, read George Orwell’s classic, 1984 and get educated. After all, EZPASS and your Blackberry already makes you accessible when Big Brother wants to find you, but don’t be alarmed. If you happen to wind up lost, maybe someone can find you. I just wonder of Timothy Berners Lee, who created the World Wide Web knew he was creating a monster. Be careful where you travel online and do watch for sites that alllow third party clicks which Phorm can’t decipher and so you look like a direct user who is innocent of just visiting a stupid site with all of those spyware, phishing and automated banners that track you better. Luckily, you are just a number in the system and no, your name and personal info doesn’t pop up, but it’s all just a nuisance like all of those cameras they are installing around New York since the World Trade Center. If you are a cheater, you could get caught up in a high tech probe if street camera footage can be subpoenaed for court hearings.
9. Actor Brad James is finalizing on lead role in play.
INSIGHT: This week marks his final week as the Magazine Award Cover feature attraction for MARCH at www.Disilgold.com. Already, the ladies are in mourning and saying oh no, please leave him on longer, but sorry fam, we have to let this fine actor go free because he is the NEXT HOLLYWOOD star on the rise and don’t say we didn’t tell you so fam. Expect to see brad in big projects. He’s an over all very nice man who is very serious about his acting. We are going to debut a video to prolong his stay on the headline page by popular demand.
8. Singer Mario wipes his brow with dancing partner’s outfit on Dancing With the Stars.How Charming!
INSIGHT: Mario is a natural dancer and did a great job on Dancing With the Stars, but got slack from one of the judges for being too stocky, but that sleevless tuxedo was a stunner. I almost forgot the kid could sing. Add a charming personality and a star is born. He clearly received the top votes from all of the dancers. My suggestion is that Mario, only 21, seem less anxious and acknowledge the presence of his partner. It was almost as if he was awaiting results on just his dancing. He will need to pay hommage to his dance instructor a bit, and most of all apologize for wiping his brow on her outfit. While charming and quite funny, it may leave an image of chauvinism. He’s young, so I am sure he didn’t mean it. 21 year old men have the quick and indecisive thinking. Go light with humor media. He’s a kid and a sweety.
7. The literary world morns the passing of renown Founder of www.theBlackLibrary.com, Lloyd Hart.
A man who spent his life devouted to promoting books, passed away this past weekend. Please visit the site to see the illustrious work of this man. May Mr. Lloyd Hart’s work live on a legacy born from a dream. RIP LLOYD HART.
6. Director Rel Dowdell of RelDowdell.com is historically acknowledged in biography of the late Esther Rolle of GOOD TIMES.
Insight: You haven’t seen the movie on DVD, TRAIN RIDE yet. You don’t know what you are missing. Okay, after you buy the movie, let’s talk about all of the stars that have risen from this movie!
5. What’s going on with Vivica Fox.? She has a post on her site stating she is not in a play from ImReadyproductions.com, but she’s on the producer’s book, Men, Money & Gold Diggers.
INSIGHT: WELL?
4. An Exclusive Interview with Actor Rick Fox, America’s new Hearthrob
Okay, S2s has some nice photos, but this photo of Rick on www.Disilgold.com is THE PICTURE!
3. An Exclusive Interview with Thandie Newton.
INSIGHT: Good to see Thandie doing her thing. She is your onlyh actress out there who can play those wretched roles. Did you see her in The Pursuit of Happyness. Go ahead and order your Blue Ray movie and watch it!
2. Cydney Rax delivers another million dollar bestseller, My Best Friend and My Man and folks are talking. Wait until you see the cover.
INSIGHT: Not only is Cydney one of the hottest authors on the scene, but she has another winner. Fam, if you don’t read the book, we can’t talk.
1. Gary A. Johnson releases new book, 25 Things That Really Matter in Life. See new press release before anyone receives it. SEE BLACK AUTHORS LINK!
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March 20, 2008- (BRONX, NY)- Upon visiting www.theBlackLibrary.com, I was saddened to find out that Mr. Lloyd Hart, long time friend of the African-American literary worls and owner of The Black Booksellers passed away suddenly on March 20th. Disilgold SOUL Magazine of www.Disilgold.com wishes to take this time to wish Mr. Lloyd Hart’s family a message of condolences and faith that his legacy will continue onward as a pioneer of cultivating interest in African-American urban titles online and via his network in his hometown with book parties.
The news of Mr. Lloyd Hart’s passing was broadcasted by the loving children of Mr. Lloyd Hart with this message:
RIP: LLOYD HART
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Provided courtesy of www.TheBlackLibrary .com “We are saddened to inform you that our father and your friend Lloyd Hart has passed away today March 20th, 2008. We thank you for your condolences during this time. Unfortunately, The Black Library Booksellers will not be taking any orders or any other business at this time. Once again we thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.”
THE BLACK LIBRARY was founded in 1993 by Kevin L. Fisher & Lloyd E. Hart, Jr (Click Boston Sunday Globe Article). This organization evolved out of our interest and love of reading, particularly African American literature. Locally we found a lack of supply and variety of such literature. Therefore, we started gathering African American literature form sources in and outside the greater Boston area. We soon amassed a sizable inventory and were able to serve our friends and associates in the (Black) community. This naturally evolved into what is now THE BLACK LIBRARY BOOKSELLERS. THE BLACK LIBRARY’S mission is one we found people can understand and relate to very easily. We will provide the community with a bookseller who understands their need for a personal service which extends far out side the normal/traditional retail setting (store). We will attempt to bring Black Literature to those who can and want to read, at an affordable price. The lovers of reading will have a bookseller that looks, thinks and talks about the similar issues which are effecting them. We will make it a easy to purchase any black book in print and have it delivered in Boston & Cambridge, Massachusetts, at a $2.00 fee. We will also provide them with a book list that is informative. Orders can be placed by phone. And arrangements can be made to use our mail order service (at a minimal costs). THE BLACK LIBRARY is always open to suggestions from our customers in order to provide them with the best services a bookseller can offer. Being open minded has led to our NEW service, BOOK PARTIES. Email blacklib@theblacklibrary.comTHE BLACK LIBRARY booksellers are brothers who care about bringing black books to the community, so people can be better informed about issues effecting them. THE BLACK LIBRARY would like to express thanks to our customers who have used our Book Party service as a way to bring family & friends together for some entertainment, conversations and book buying. We hope that more of you will use this service when planning get-together and barbecues this spring and summer. Remember the host of the party can get up to 4 free books. THE BLACK LIBRARY is open to suggestions from our customers in order to provide them with the best services a bookseller can offer. Being open minded has led to our NEW service, BOOK PARTIES. We will provide our customers with services not readily available in traditional book stores. THE BLACK LIBRARY’S booksellers are brothers who care about bringing black books to the community, so people can be better informed about issues effecting them. We promote the often used phrase “PASSING IT ON“. Retail Location: Boston Down Town Crossing Corner of Washington Street & Summer Street @ Macy’s Department Store, Boston, Massachusetts
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Eliot Spitzer steps down as a disgraced governor and Patterson steps in as the first black governor of New York, but there may not be any time to celebrate. New York faces the biggest budget deadline in its history. Without a budget, the city looms with a possible recession. Patterson says he is embraces his disability as a legally blind citizen and New York has embraced it as well. He may very well be the man to get New York back on track. It’s about time people see beyond disabilities of individuals and let the best man do the job. No pun intended toward Hillary Clinton at all.
Halle Berry gave birth to a girl on Sunday, March 16, 2008, with Model and actor Gabriel Aubry who met while filming a Versace ad. Halle Berry first appeared on a Different World sitcom and then got a feature role as a very convincing crack head in a Spike Lee movie of which she admits she didn’t bathe for days. Her role was so great, a string of movies followed pursuit like Strictly Business catapulting her to superstar status overnight along with a B rated movie with Bruce Willis as a call girl.
She also, appeared in a flop called BAPS, but had won over the black audience as a trendsetter. Her short crop hairdo and knock out figure became all the rage and her bi-racial mix gave young girls from bi-racial parents self-esteem.She appeared in Monster’s Ball which was a courageous effort for her to appear nude. She won an Oscar for her role in the Dorothy Dandridge story making her one of the first black actresses to win a lead actress award since Cicely Tyson. She also, invested all of her money in that role, but look at Halle Berry today.
Surviving circumstances of past abuse at the supposed hands of a black male celebrity which left her partially death in one ear, she has been linked to men like Christopher Williams, Westley Snipes, David Justice and Eric Benet. One evening she encountered a bad accident that left a victim severely injured. Media reported she left the scene to get stitches for her head and rightfully so. Any minute longer and she could have suffered a brain hemmorage and died with the blood lost. Delirious and not in any condition to think about her actions, but just get help and presuming other troubled circumstances, the world forgave Halle Berry who tried to make a comeback with movies like Catwoman that failed miserably. However, her performance in Oprah’s Zora Neale Hurston’s movie Their Eyes Were Watching God adapted from the book, clearly showed that HALLE BERRY is one of the best actresses of our era and here to stay.
Her bouts with Diabetes make her a role model for all women young and mature. Her personality is incomparable and why Halle’ s name today symbolizes beauty. With no efforts to marry the father of her child whom she shares a spiritual bond with, Halle redefines the family nucleus with an equation that spells JOY!
Written by author and promoter Heather Covington
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Rose was a successful Record Producer, Record Company Owner, Personal manager, Music Publisher, Recording Studio Owner, Recording Engineer, Song Writer and Composer for more than fifteen years. His Solid Platinum Productions was the first African American production company to have a production deal with Virgin Records and he later held production deals with Atlantic Records and CBS (SONY) Records. In 1983, albums produced by Rose shared the charts with Michael Jackson’s Thriller for six consecutive months in the number one, two and three positions throughout the world and his legendary “Prince Charles and the City Beat Band” albums and singles have accounted for more than four million in sales worldwide. Rose’s many music awards include “Gold” and “Platinum” Albums and “Ampex Golden Reel” Awards for recording and engineering New Kids on the Block. In 1995, Rose sold his music business to Unidisc Productions in Montreal and EMI Music Publishing in the United Kingdom and invested a portion of his earnings to launch Amber Books Publishing, later Amber Communications Group, Inc. In 1996 Rose, along with his wife Yvonne Rose, began writing, and published in 1998 Amber Books first National Best-Selling title, Is Modeling For You? The Handbook and Guide for the Young Aspiring Black Model. As a leading book publisher, and mentor to hundreds of authors and publishers, Tony Rose has become one of the most forceful voices in the African American Book Publishing community. In 2004 he co-founded the African American Pavilion at Book Expo America, bringing together as exhibitors a community of thousands of African American book publishers and book publishing industry professionals, a feat that had been unprecedented in the 109-year history of BookExpo America. In 2005 Rose founded the Katrina Literary Collective, which has been responsible for collecting and donating over 90,000 books for the Hurricane Katrina Survivors and he serves as a founding Director of the Harlem Book Fair National and The Harlem Book Fair/Roxbury, Mass. He is the founding “Coordinator” for the Community of Color Pavilion / African American Exhibitors at the American Library Association Annual Conference, a Member of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. (BCALA) and the Creator and Executive Producer of Literary Living, a unique television show formerly aired on The Black Family Channel and aimed exclusively at the African American book buying market, featuring African American book publishing professionals / personalities and celebrities. Rose is the recipient of several awards including: The Chicago Black Book Fair and Conference Independent Publisher/Press Award; The BlackBoard Bestseller’s African-American Publisher of the Year Award; The American Library Association “Reluctant Reader” Award; The 1st YOUnity Book Reviewers, Disilgold Soul Magazine Publisher of the Millennium Award, and The Cape Verdean News “Millennium Award” for Book Publishing Excellence.
Tony Rose, an in-demand moderator, panelist and speaker, was the first African American book publisher to have participated as a speaker and panelist at the Boston Globe Book Festival. He has also has been featured as a moderator/panelist for numerous events such as: The Harlem Book Fair; The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association Conference (BESLA); The Aspicomm Media Self-Publishing Symposium and Smith College.
MEDIA RELEASE:LITERARY DIVAS BRINGS OUT THE TOWN AS NYPL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SELECT BOOK
Heather Covington, A NAACP IMAGE AWARD Nominee and National Bestselling Author of Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature published by CEO Founder, Tony Rose of Amber Communications Group, Inc and edited by Co-publisher Yvonne Rose (www.AmberBooks.com) brought out the town at New York Public Libraries Baychester Branch in Bronx, New York as a select and honorable guest for Women’s History Month.
A Toni Trent Parker Author of the Year Award Recipient at BookExpo’s African American Pavilion Awards of which the author, educator and poet was invited to guest emcee and host as the presenter of fine and prestigious awards honoring guests like Basil O. Philips, Terrie Williams, Haki Madhubuti, Pat Schroeder, Kassahun Checole, Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Will and Niani Colom, W. E. Paul Coates, Carol Mackey, Dante Lee, Andrew P. Jackson, Adrienne Ingrum, Patrick Oliver, Will Horton, Michelle T. Johnson, Troy Johnson, Haki Madhubuti, Sonia Booker, Marcella Smith, Karen Thomas, Malika Adero, Clavin Reid, Kelly Starling Lyons, Lynette C. Velasco, Clara Villorosa, Hilton Hudson, Carol Rogers, Brenda Piper, Senator Barack Obama, Phil Hart, Relentless Aaron, Vickie Stringer, Zane, Harriette Cole, Victoria Rowell, Lynette Velasco, Renee Flagler, Pittershawn Palmer and many more distinguished guests, Heather Covington shared the importance of honoring mentors and paying homage to the very people in her history book who paved the way for literary artists of today.
She mentioned how important it is to treasure each day as if it were your last and never give up on your dreams. She talked about her struggles to promote her poetry on the streets of New York and the negativity she faced as a youth up into teenagehood as well as her mother’s struggles raising two youth on her own and the recent illness of her father who only has 2 months to live and why she promised she would move full speed ahead to succeed as an indpendent publisher in keeping her promise to be more than an educator She also, mentioned how sometimes talent supercedes good luck and when it’s your time to shine, the forces who can help you will appear as long as you just keep being the best YOU by staying focused.
As she turned the pages of her book, Literary Divas, the audience cheered on Literary Divas like Alice Walker, Candice Dow, Terry a. O’Neal, Kim Robinson, Gina Cox, Cherlyn Michaels, Sonia Sanchez, Toni Morrison, Jada Pinkett Smith, Nancey Flowers, Wendy Williams, Tee C. Royal, Carol Mackey and Iman. Heather discussed how if she could she would have placed 1000 divas in her book, but she had to go with author’s whose works she was able to read as a responsible historian and editors who make books better an d more markeatable. Literary Divas also features authors of the Diaspora and authors GONE TO SOON!
Heather Covington stressed the relevance of Literary Divas to African American history as many treasured historians like Lerone Bennet Jr. who will be honored this year at the African American Pavilion Awards for BookExpo in L.A.
Already, Literary Divas is utilized as a history book for libraries nationwide, referred to by librarians for easy reference and colleges are mandating the book for course studies and research. Heather Covington adds new Literary Divas to her website at www.LiteraryDiva.com which conceived the LITERARY DIVAS BOOK TOUR which took off at lighning speed with BOOK PARTIES online and now dubbed as Heather Covington’s Literary Divas Book Tour due to many synonymous titled events which fans mentioned they were disappointed when Heather was not present, and to no fault of the author who did not plan any large Literary Diva events other than tour events mentioned on her personal website at www.Heather-Covington.com. A private person who shuns advertising her every event, but will gain media for support of literary artists she promtoes, she hosts mainly local workshops in her hometown, but is set for a 20 City National BookTour in 2008 which has alrerady begun thanks to the Disilgold Book Mobile Express.
The author was overwhelmed with joy when alma mater highschool friends and many Co-op residents came out to support and even past staff of schools she’s attended in the Bronx. This event had the shortest notice from any events ever placed online at www.Disilgold.com which is a rarity due to the author’s busy schedule and who prefers mailing invitations. Already, Literary Divas is one of the most requested reference books and it looks like the Literary Divas are making history.
Heather Covington’s guest appearance marks the beginning celebration of a New York Public Library $1 Billion Transformation Plan to build a Fifth Avenue Urban Library, Large Hub Libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. A new expanded digital resource library will increase access to library collections and a $100 Million Gift from Harvard grad Stephen A. Schwarzman with unrestricted donation will be implemented to serve the growing public. This plan is a dream come true for inner city youth who are excited about the new computers along with an expert staff. Furthermore, $300 million for endowment funds will be utilized for educational outreach programs.
The response to Heather Covington’s motivational message as a rising poet to a self-published author having penned a former tv show for one season upon the suddent termination of a popular network, and succesful relaunch of her own publishing company to introduce her children’s, poetry and novel line of books from the Disilgold Publishing collection was received so well by guests like Margot, Paulette, Renee, Ruth, Elaine, Donna, Paul Bennett, Jermaine, Marie, E.K. Woodley, Morton, Lenore, Mollie, Kenny, June, and Trudy; Donna Pesce, a Baychester Library Branch Advisor asked Heather to formulate a program for teens every week which is the audience the author has been on a mission to reach to give motivation to write, pen a book and overcome self-esteem issues.
Irina Kuharets, who booked Heather Covington presented flowers to the Literary Diva as local paparazzi and guersts amicably took photos all in fun of a treasurable Bronx event made possible by the New York Public Library Baychester Branch and topped with a message by a guest who before leaving with his son asked Heather, “Do you know the meaning of love?” He then responded with the words, “You are love and I love you! Live on your dream sister!”- Paul Bennett (Father, Spiritualist and Motivational Speaker). The Women’s History Event Marks the very beginning of Heather Covington’s Library Tour. She’s visiting colleges, youth programs, the nation’s top organizations and anywhere where readers respect the history of African-American literature and authors as more than just bestselling machines, but true writers of this era making history!
For booking, speaking engagements, interviews and media requests, contact Heather Covington Publicity, P.O. BOX 652, Baychester Station, Bronx, NY 10469, 1.718.547.0499.
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On Thursday, March 6, Sil Lai was featured at the “Sigma Savvy” event held by the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Brooklyn & Queens Eta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter at Lola restaurant in SOHO. 
