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HEATLIST COUNTDOWN #20

For Immediate Release: Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine announces “CALL FOR YGA AWARDS 2008 NOMINATIONS” online at www.Disilgold.com.

The 5th YGA Awards, the 1st and largest African-American Literary Award Show Online Spectacular in history and former live gala bringing out the stars, returns at www.Disilgold.com to scout, induct, honor, celebrate and award the best of the best in multi-industries and in the literary industry.

Nominees arrive by September 1st and ongoing in over 250 YGA Award categories with winners decided by the mysterious Disilgold Top Advisory Review Board of volunteers. Top YGA Award Categories such as BOOK, AUTHOR, MEDIA, BUSINESS, HUMANITARIAN, POET & ENTERTAINER of the Year however, are decided by the people online on the official YGA Poll Voting Center at www.HeatherCovington.net beginning December 1st traditionally until December 31st.

By 12 midnight, visitors of www.Disilgold.com can expect to see the winners in TOP YGA AWARD CATEGORIES and winners in 250 YGA Award categories or as applicable celebrated on the LITERARY LEGENDS BALL ONLINE since 2003.

YGA Award members have gone on to astronomical success gaining media coverage by top preferred media resources referrred by the YGA and which often leads to a landslide of supporters once the YGA and Disilgold Literary Network Association visitors of www.Disilgold.com hear word of featured YGA members.

Noteworthy reviews, awards, interviews, endorsements and press releases for the most part have been instrumental toward the success and advancement of YGA artists and why Disilgold Soul Magazine is leading the forefront as a resource for all of these commodities well received by the community, void of any obstacles, withstanding and built to draw quality eyes to www.disilgold.com when  many trends of promotion have passed.   There is something about print journalism that seems to withstand the test of time as the best tool and measurment of promoting success anhd gravitating consumers. Welcome to the YGA Awards. To request an application before all major categories are filled, email Disilgold@aol.com.

HEATLIST COUNTDOWN # 19-  For Immediate Release: Author Mychal Simonz New Book, Maybe Tomorrow: Surviving Against the Odds Delivers a Poignant Auto-biography About  Acquiring Success Despite a Life of Pain and Struggle as a Youth

Title: Maybe Tomorrow: Surviving Against All Odds

Author: Mychal Simonz

Publisher: Faithnote Press

ISBN: 978-1-4243-3968

Price: $20.00

Where does a man turn who has been faced with many adversities from drug and alcohol abuse to homelessness and a childhood full of sexual abuse?

Maybe Tomorrow takes an inside look at the life and times of Mychal Simonz, a very successful musician and songwriter who has written a novel that encomapasses truths along with a heartwarming story that delivers and will keep you turning each page to find out just how much Mychal has endured. Brace yourself, Maybe Tomorrow is no joyride and as humorous as it may seem as Mychal shares the story of promiscuous situations, not every young man is enlightened by sexual advances before they are ready and many traumatized.

 Usually women are the subject of being abused in modern day tales, but in Maybe Tomorrow, readers get to see how men feel about abuse the other way around.  A well-written and fast paced page turner, Mychal has a promising career as a writer. His work reads like a modern day tale, but embedded is truth that will shock readers.

Disilgold Soul Magazine highly recommends this book for both male and female readers. It is available through the author’s website at www.mychalsimonz.com. And yes, he has worked with all top groups and artists in the music industry, but his one book may surpass his success as a musician for readers are intrigued to read personal memoirs of accomplished artists and what it took to get them there. I regret to admit that it took pain and struggle, but hopefully Mychal is in a better place because his book receives 5 stars from Disilgold Soul Literary Review across the board. HONEST. POIGNANT, MASTERFULLY WRITTEN!

Mychal Simonz is represented by Ms. Noelle Sewell of Faith & Knowledge in Action, Inc. Email faithknowledgeaction@gmail.com or call 1.215.635.2207

*****5 STARS- Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine YOUnity Reviewers

Reflection from founder: I would like to see this artist gain voice throughout radio networks and encourage more artists who have been abused to come forward and share their stories.

HEATLIST COUNTDOWN # 18- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The 5th Annual African- American Pavilion at Book Expo Kicks off with All Star Celebrity Events Beginning at 9am.

Book Expo America 2008 returns to L.A. Convention Center May 29th to June 1st and is dubbed as “Where the World gathers to get a great READ on the Industry.” Sponsored by AAP ( Association of American Publishers), ABA (American Booksellers Association), and produced by Reed Exhibitions, many heavy anticipated show highlights include festivities celebrated within the African American Pavilion on opening day. This year, May 30th will bring out all star celebrity guests as soon as doors open. If you arrive early, you’ll get to witness the first reading by Omar Tyree of his new children’s book 12 Brown Boys, published by Just Us Books, the largest African-American Children’s Book Publishers founded by Cheryl and Wade Hudson, bestselling authors of the book heavily featured in schools nationwide entitled AFROBETS. World renown actor Hill Harper will read excerpts from his critically acclaimed book, Letters to a Young Brother which enjoyed a NAACP Image Award nomination. Hill Harper has been featured in numerous movies and most recently CSI. Omar Tyree has catapulted the literary industry with innovative and New York Times Bestselling works like The Do Right Man and The Last Street Novel. Proceeding the readings will be a worldwide exclusive Humanitarian Award honored to Pras Michael, original founding member of the FUGEES with members Wyclef and Lauren Hill.  Pras has produced a new movie documentary entitled SKID ROW which will premiere at the Los Angeles theater from 11:30am to 12:00pm.  At 1:00pm the celebration begins with the commeration of the world renown and HARLEM BOOK FAIR which returns to Harlem for its 10th year this July. (Visit www.qbr.com to acquire an exhibitor’s booth before they run out. Max Rodriguez, founder of Harlem Book Fair will be honored with the Sonia Sanchez Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding support of the African-American Literary community.  A press conference will be held simiultaneously with all events proceeding the African American Pavilion Recpetion which begins at 2pm. See details in next HEATLIST COUNTDOWN! This is one huge event bringing out tons of publishing industry professionals and will be filmed so please be patient as we add the full itinerary for the program and next day actual African American Pavilion Awards Show featuring guest appearances by Magic Johnson, Tavis Smiley , Denise Nichols and more as featured on www.Disilgold.com and 2008. 2007 and 2006 BEA photos provided courtesy of Disilgold Media.  

Get ready to make history with 4 renown Literary Dons before the AA Pavilion Reception.

HEATLIST COUNTDOWN #17- For Immediate Rekease: Kevin M. Weeks Hits the Big Time with an Exclusive Article in Colorlines Magazine Pinpointing the Heavy Hitters in Urban Literature

Urban literature exploded onto the literary scene in the early 2000′s reviving the aftermath of Donald Goines novel works, but with more high-end street appeal mixed with bling, a revolution in HIP HOP and political fire hidden in books. Call it a conspiracy that America can’t seem to keep up with  as fast as new novels roll in, those in the game of publishing of urban books understand the concept of supply and demand as mostly young adults flock to stores to for a quick reading fix making urban books something of a phenomenon no one ever saw coming. Enter Kevin M. Weeks, based out in Atlanta who delivers quality literature straight from his jail cell, but with a team of professionals who believe in his work to the full degree that he may very well be the most successful inhouse lit aritst to arrive.  A candid article by Colorline Magazine gets under the mind of Kevin M. Weeks, and folks are saying a HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE OF PEN has not only arrived, but is sweeping the urban arena with the kind of class people just don’t expect from urban authors where the rule is divide and conquer and friendly fire is to be taken literally in this highly competitive arena where only the CLASSY will reach the top. Kevin name drops the kings and queens of urban lit that reads like a must read article you’ve been waiting for and now its here. Disilgold Soul gives the article 5 stars for its in depth overview of what’s really going down in the urban arena. Check it out here! And by the way, Kevin M. Weeks now has 2 books directly in competition with one another on his online store at www.thestreetlifeseries.com.

http://www.colorlines.com/article.php?ID=291&limit=0&limit2=750&page=1

HEATLIST COUNTDOWN # 16- For Immediate Release: Actor Brad James stars in new movie CHAMPION ROAD- JULY 2008 RELEASE

EXCLUSIVE PRE-REVIEW OF CHAMPION ROAD STARRING BRAD JAMES

An American MASTERPIECE with HIGH ENERGY and an EXPLOSIVE ALL-STAR CAST ready to sweep the country is born…

Champion Road is what HOLLYWOOD BOX OFFICE HITS are made of….a true American MASTERPIECE with EXPLOSIVE ENERGY and an IMPECCABLE ALL-STAR CAST filled with TRIUMPHANT VICTORY against all odds that will BLOW YOU AWAY from the very beginning to the very last second.

BRAD JAMES, the lead actor in the film, delivers a stellar performance that is MAGNETIC, IMPECCABLE, and POWERFULLY ALLURING in his debut leading role.

Brad James character finds out his mother has treatable cancer, but at a cost of over 20,000. Living in a moderate income home with a sub-serving father who can’t seem to get up enough money for initial treatments to begin, he becomes a violent and prized-street fighter to earn fast money.

In optimal shape, carved, chisled and lean like a modern day Bruce Lee, he’s vulnerable and intent on saving his bi- mother’s life. From a bi-racial family, his quest is authentically driven, compassionate and INTENSE. Brad James leading character role is fine-tuned and seasoned with precision and in a class all by himself.

The movie, CHAMPION ROAD, leaves watchers craving for a TRIUMPHANT VICTORY against all odds in search of SURVIVAL of a loved one… and even if it means GIVING UP one’s soul as the last resort!

“How far will a man go to save a loved one” is the question pounding from movie previews, but Champion Road delivers the answer with full force and HEART-POUNDING action. You are in for a powerful thrill-ride.

BRAD JAMES has sculpted himself into a MODERN DAY action hero in just one movie and will undoubtedly become the No.1 grossing actor of this era poised with CONFIDENCE,FOCUS and the kind of roving acting ability not witnessed since Al Pacino’s performance in Scarface heralding him as “THE ACTOR” without contest.

PRAISE for the MOVIE OF THE YEAR! Champion Road has the kind of CUTTING EDGE DRAMA that will leave you holding on to the edge of your seat. However, it’s uncertain if Brad’s lead character will make it to the end. You will feel each body blow he takes in total empathy for his plight that every human being can relate to.

CHAMPION ROAD is a TRIUMPHANT VICTORY against all odds in search of SURVIVAL of a loved one… and even if it means GIVING UP one’s soul as the last resort! Find out just how far you can travel down CHAMPION ROAD… one of the MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF THE YEAR! Brad James has what it takes to bring CHAMPION ROAD to NO. 1!

DISILGOLD SOUL PREVIEW RATING: 5 STARS!
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(A top success predicted movie to DVD film and cinema screen hit)

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Remy ma was handcuffed after being sentenced to 8 years in jail. Unfortunately, no political right wing activists were at hand, nor Reverend Sharpton to protest her surprising lock-up that stripped the femme’ fatale rapper of her reign as a top heavyweight  Hip Hop contender in the industry with no major prior arrest record.

Her lyrical vocals were solid, image reflective of a Hip-Hop artist on the rise and style as gritty as it gets with long blonde streaks and bangs symbolizing her efforts to connect mainly with the young crowd,  but for those of us who know Remy, she could give your top model a run for her money with a little maintenance. At her current age, it will be the Coldest Winter Ever in homage to Sister Souljah, before she rises to the top again. Many say her rap career really never took off, but street sales wise on the underground market, Remy Ma rules.

Early media photos before her trial indicated a cheerful Remy ma dressed in urban gear like this was all going to pass over. Several radio hosts sent prayers to her live on air. Maybe she thought that her case would fair better than rapper Foxy Brown since her gun went off by accident. Any inexperienced person handling a gun would make one go off in a fit of rage after having one’s money ripped off, and especially an artist thqt may not be banking yet cash wise.

So what went wrong and why? Today’s juror tens to place themselves in the shoes of its victims nowadays, and it is clear that the lady Foxy accidentally shot could have been your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother  or friend. The lady was lucky to survive, but could have been killed.  

What got Remy put behind bars were the words she woofed off in the processs that may not have been her inward intentions, but when her physical actions replaced her mental thoughts, she became a murderer in the eyes of those jurors.

Is the rap industry responsible? Of course! Remy would not have ever been in that predicament had she acquired professional management. When these artists sign for deals, they should have a team in place to ensure artists aren’t put in harms way or even in their own way! 

We’ll never know the potential of Remy Ma the artist, but it looks like she has a loyal following beginning with Papoose who risked being thrown in the slammer for bringing a key to unlock her handcuffs while in jail. This was supposed to be their marriage day.

Rapper Papoose never got to tie the knot and he won’t be able to visit Remy Ma for the next six months for pulling that very sentimental gesture that is worthy of a modern day remake of Romeo and Juliet. The last song left to remember Remy ma until the Hip Hop Princess gets her early release date out of jail with a completed book sure to earn a 1/2 million dollar bookdeal is the song, “I’m Conceited” with the words, “I got a reason.” If you haven’t heard that song by Remy Ma than maybe you should buy it since the tune right now is “I’m locked up!” and “I know the reason.”  See Remy ma’s photo on www.Disilgold.com on May 16th, 2008.

Nationally renown anchor woman Sue Simmons was reporting news as usual, and the person behind the teleprompter messed up her lines and she slipped and said, “What the F- are you doing?” The pre-recorded information was accidentally slipped on air. Millions of people thought they were hearing things, but it is confirmed that the explicative comment was aired. You’re not dreaming. It;s not uncommon for on air personalities to curse out everyone due to daily stress. Without the teleprompter, false news can be reported and cost anchor women and men their license and permanently.  Already, Dan Rather, a popular on air tv personality is having difficulty finding prime spots. It’s that competitive. It is obvious that the set has been messing with Sue Simmons and she was clearly fed up with the sabotage of her commentary. It is our opinion that the FCC pardon Sue because no one can bring the news with simplicity. All of these anchor women can be phony and concerned all about their looks, how they are sitting and their hair. Sue is a natural. If they want Sue to retire than give her an offer she can’t refuse. Don’t sabotage her on air presence. That’s like a conniving producer giving you the same thing to say for each show when you are more creative than they make you look, and so you’ll  sound like you don’t have it together. Next thing, they are replacing you with talent who’ll take a lower salary.  I’m glad Sue let everyone know what is going on! This is why advertisers are not advertising on tv anymore and opting to buy their own networks and info commercials with paid broadcasting. Even XM satellite is expanding. Folks are fed up with all of these fickle changes on air.  They need to bring Star Jones, Sue Simmons, Rolanda Watts, Oprah and Whoopie on a prime time Roundtable style Debate Show and let these queens air off on everything, but you didn’t hear that from me!

Headline: Angela Gets Her Groove Back

            Born in New York City, but raised by her single-mom, Betty, along with her sister, D’nette, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Angela Evelyn Bassett studied acting at Yale University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies and a Master’s in Theater. She began her professional career on stage, performing both on and off-Broadway in productions of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Colored People’s Time,” “Henry IV, Part I,” “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” “Antigone,” “Pericles” and “Black Girl.”

            Angela later landed what might be described as her breakout role as Reva Devereaux in John Singleton’s BOYZ N THE HOOD, and she received additional critical acclaim for her moving performance as matriarch Katherine Jackson in the ABC mini-series “The Jacksons:  An American Family.” Nominated for an Oscar in 1994 for her unforgettable portrayal of Tina Turner in WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, Angela is also a thirteen -time NAACP Image Award-nominee, winning for that picture along with THE ROSA PARKS STORY, SUNSHINE STATE, THE SCORE, HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK, MUSIC OF THE HEART, WAITING TO EXHALE, RUBY’S BUCKET OF BLOOD and MALCOLM X..

The embodiment of dignity, pride and grace, she invariably electrifies audiences via her emotionally-charged characterizations. Away from the set, with her husband, actor Courtney B. Vance, she co-wrote FRIENDS: A LOVE STORY, a best-seller published on Valentine’s Day last year. The inspirational autobiography chronicles the real-life love story of Bassett and Vance, who were friends for many years before marrying.

In 2006, the couple became parents, celebrated the arrival of twins, daughter Bronwyn Golden and son Slater Josiah. Here, Angela talks about life, career and her new movie, Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, where she stars opposite former NBA star Rick Fox.

KW: Hi Angela, this is an honor. Thanks for the time.

AB: Sure.

KW: How was it being directed by Tyler Perry?

AB: It was great, even though there were some long, hot days in Atlanta. [Chuckles] But, they weren’t long enough.

KW: How about working with Rick Fox?

AB: It was absolutely delightful. He was a joy to work with.

KW: Even though you’re such an accomplished actress, and he didn’t have nearly the same amount of experience?

AB: That’s true enough, but he has life experience, and he certainly brought all of himself to the moment. He wasn’t afraid of hard work, and he was open and emotionally available. So, he won me over as a co-star.  

KW: Where did you channel your character from? Have you ever known a single-mom at the end of her rope like Brenda?

AB: Oh, absolutely! My mom raised my sister and me single-handedly in Florida. So, day-to-day, I saw the struggles of doing it on your own without help, and how tired that makes you, and the dreams and aspirations you have for your children. I know that she pushed us in regard to getting our education, finding advocates in our principals and teachers at school.

KW: And she was quite successful, given your graduating from Yale.

AB: Yeah, it was a wonderful victory and accomplishment for her, especially since she wasn’t able to go to college herself. Education was something stressed almost to my chagrin growing up, at times. Since we were toddlers, she stressed, “You’re going to college! You’re going to college! You’re going to college!” So, it was a happy moment for her.   

KW: I can remember how my mother always made me finish my homework before I was allowed to go out to play.

AB: Yeah, all that extra-curricular stuff came to a screeching halt, if your grades weren’t up to par. And par was at least Bs or better. If you wanted to keep your good thing going, then you took care of your job, and that was getting those grades together.    

KW: What sort of message do you want people to get from Meet the Browns?

AB: To persevere and keep on moving forward. Just put one foot in front of the other, whatever the obstacles may be. Hold out for hope, because you will turn a corner and find a situation that’s a whole lot better.

KW: Is there any question that no one has ever asked that you wished someone would ask you?

AB: Oh no, no question’s been off-limits. [Laughs] I can’t say I’ve ever thought to myself, “Oh, I wished they’d ask me this or that.”

KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you happy?

AB: Ecstatic!

KW: “Are you ever afraid?” I got that question from Tasha Smith.

AB: Oh really? Am I ever afraid? Oh, yeah, absolutely. I’m human, so…

KW: Who are you supporting for president?

AB: Barack Obama.

KW: Jimmy Bayan, “Realtor to the Stars,” wants to know where in L.A. you live. 

AB: Hancock Park.

KW: Congrats on your many NAACP Image Awards. You might not know that I’m on the nominating committee.

AB: Oh, are you? I wondered who voted. Where are you based?

KW: I’m in Princeton, New Jersey. You have quite an impressive body of work. Which of your roles has been the most satisfying?

AB: I love all my “children” but I would have to say What’s Love, because it was the most challenging and the most fulfilling, because it resonated with so many people, and because it has stood the test of viewing again and again. It was the role that pushed me and pulled me more than any other.

KW: You’ve been everyone from Tina to Katherine Jackson to Betty Shabazz to Rosa Parks in bio-pics. Do you enjoy playing real-life icons?

AB: Yeah, I absolutely do, and I’m always humbled and I’m grateful for each opportunity. 

KW: Have you ever gotten any feedback from a person you’ve portrayed?

AB: Yes, Tina was very, very pleased. I got very positive feedback from her.

KW: How about Rosa Parks?

AB: I was able to meet her, but she was elderly at the time, and had other priorities in her life. I also got positive feedback from Katherine and her children, and from Betty Shabazz and her family.

KW: Do you have any plans to work with your husband soon?

AB: We did a play a couple of years ago, His Girl Friday. And we’re always holding that out as a possibility.

KW: I hope to be able to catch you and Courtney again up on the screen. Well, thanks for the time, Angela, and good luck with Meet the Browns.  

AB: Thank you so very much.

Disilgold was there to witness the crowining of L. A Banks as Storyteller of the Year. A photo of L.A. Banks with Essence guests all around L.A. is loading on www.Disilgold.com this week. Not only is Disilgold proud of Literary Diva L.A. Banks, but we are ecstatic to have in our possession the actual winning envelope left on the podium announcing the winner from several top nominees. Don’t take this lightly. This is major!

 L.A. knows all about it. We also, have other items casually left behind from other events and folks who just forget things. Disilgold is the most honest entity on the planet. You want to make sure we find your left behind treasures and not media. It’s all safe with Disilgold. So far we have items from Roberta Flack, Camille Yarbrough, Leslie Banks and Ruby Dee and the list goes on. Nothing major, just hairpins, lipstick, prompt cards and notes.

 We even have the 14kt catch from Terrie McMillan earrings that broke while she was at the Essence Awards and she threw on the floor. We asked if she wanted Ms. Disilgold’s pair of earrings bought at the last minute and Terrie respectfully declined with that classic smirk. We have that picture, too.  Such a diva. I didn’t even blast Terrie, but I am blasting L.A. for not demanding we give her the envelope back with her big win that night.

 All I can say is when someone lets media walk away with their winning envelope they are doing very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another top author unleashed. Don’t say we didn’t tell you that L.A. is a star. Writer’s Legacy sent us this news with a fab photo of L.A. In the meanwhile,  we are predicting Oprah will invite L.A. Banks on her show soon. And of course, we’ll be there to hold on to any other lost items. 

One big name author dropped a hundred dollar bill on the ground and we caught up with that superstar to give it back. But, the biggest shout out on honesty goes to Wendy William’s camp. I left an expensive camera with her crew and they not only found me, but gave me my camera. We even borrowed a rare autographed book signed by Wilt Chamberlain from the one and only Cal Ramsey, NBA spokesperson, and he trusted me and my brither to give it back. It took a few months, but we did bring the book back to Mr. Ramsey who has an awesome stereo system, but was interested in upgrading until my brother showed him that his system was actually top of the line. Now that is honest. Any other stereo specialist would have said, you need   a new system, but sometimes our folks don’t know how to turn amps on.

 It’s always been Disilgold tradition to catch rare photos and hold on to things we sometimes think are left  in our possession on purpose as historians more so than media, but it is getting tough to catch those glam shots with media all around these days at major events.

 In fact, we caught a bad attitude and will only provide media as exclusive media or as one of a few media invited. I never want to have to wait to snap a photo of anyone or ask more than once. I am not playing that celebrity nonsense these days.  It doesn’t make me feel good to be snubbed like the paparazzi when I am a historian whose photos speak volumes for icons in every industry.  It’s not like I wear credentials on my fine clothing. I have been snubbed by even some celebs who thought I was from Media Take Out.com and I was insulted, highly insulted.  These folks who never apologized have been dismissed. And- I am still upset over Tameka asking me for my credentials when I was inside a $1000 dollar a plate event.  It’s okay Usher. I still supported your latest album. If I was Tameka and I came along,  I would stop me too. Very Understandable!

 I am  also, disappointed that media wasn’t given front row for the Essence Literary Awards. T. D.  Jakes, Dr. Ian Smith, Victoria Rowell and Lynn Whitfield had those honors which is good for the celebs in all respect, but this does not help media get those front top shots. I spoke to Lynn and Victoria after the event and they sympathized with me as media. I am so upset I did not get that one and only photo of L.A. receiving her award.

My camera memory card was full and I had to keep back tracking and deleting photos that didn’t come out as well as I expected due to distance to snap good historical shots.  Nevermind me. This habit of getting first shots happened when the media swagger-jacked me to the side by having all media step 1 foot backwards to assume their spots.

Of course, dumb me feel for the prank with E-Entertainment, BET, VH1 and MTV camera crews and I lost my spot at an event, but of course, someone hooked me up to stand in another spot and promised I would get the first shot of this celeb, and the mission was accomplished and historic because that was Beyonce’s world televised B-Day Bash Celebration. 

Well, I am too happy that Writer’s Legacy got a glam shot of L.A. Banks because now I can announce with great honor the crowning of L.A. Banks as the  Essence Storyteller of the Year! History has thus been made on this day and I can’t think of a nicer person who is more deserving.  This photo shows the inner character and just over all support L.A. Banks has unselfishly given to others.

Of course, we added a controversial article preceeding so you won’t forget L.A. BANKS. If you haven’t checked a book by L.A. Banks, well with all of this name toting paying homage to fab writer, then maybe you should make it your business to put a book by the author on your shopping list or give a L.A. Banks book as a gift for Mother’s Day.  When you do, have your mom write a mesage here about how wonderful L.A. Banks books are so the entire Disilgold community can see it!  We’ll be back to edit this all down and list websites to connect to L.A. Banks. We do know one site is www.vampirehuntress.com.

Greetings!

CONGRATULATIONS TO L.A. ESSENCE LITERARY AWARDS: STORYTELLER OF THE YEAR  Writer’s Legacy salutes author, writer, storyteller, speaker, mom, friend, phenom, one of the baddest chicks around, the infamous L.A. Banks, aka Leslie Banks, aka Leslie Esdaile aka Leslie E. Banks aka well you get the picture. Who can write under so many names and genres? Only Philly’s finest- The Vamp Legend herself. Keep doing your thing. Michigan is proud of you and wishes you continued success! *You can check her out on page 45 of the new issue of Essence Magazine.

by Heather Covington

Daily Literary Dish Editor

Disilgold@aol.com

According to Disilgold SOUL Literary Review Magazine Online insiders at www.Disilgold.com, Mariah Carey (38 is not officially married and currently is wearing a friendship ring from Nick Cannon (28). Both make an excellent couple. He’s fun, humorous and seems to be a rising actor on the up and up and of course, Mariah Carey has 18 number one hits. There seems to be balance in this relationship and besides, Nick needs a mature woman who knows how to handle the wet-behind the ears-actor who was once out of control and now found by someone who can match his greatness. He’s looking fine lately since he met Mariah. This is the best celebrity relationship news all week.

Here are www.Disilgold.com Top 25 HEATLIST BOOKS with the Literary HEAT!

TOP 25 BOOKS
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1.  Jealousy by Marsha D. Jenkins- Sanders
2.  Sistah for Sale by Miasha
3.  Succulent by Zane
4.  Pleasure by Eric Jerome Dickey
5.  25 Things That Really matter by Gary A. Johnson
6.  How Strong Women Pray by Bonnie St. John
7.  The Women Who Raised by Victoria Rowell
8.  There’s Always a Reason by William Frederick Cooper
9.  Derelict by Relentless Aaron
10. The Afrocentric Bride by Therez Fleetwood
11. My Best Friend and My Man by Cydney Rax
12. Come and Get Some by Nane Quartay
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AAFC Philadelphia Workshop Presenters

Congratulations to the AAFC 2008 Philadelphia Workshop Presenters!    

Presenter: Dr. Odile Robinson
Workshop Title: Life Skills For Families
Organization: Community Advocates’ Association for Children and Youth (CAACY), Inc.
Program Director, Strengths-based Training And Resources System (STARS)

Presenter:  Paul Grant
Workshop Title: The 100 Principles of Mentoring 
Organization: Helping Our Youth Achieve (H.O.Y.A.)

Presenter:  Franne McNeal
Workshop Title: From Possibility to Profitability:
10 Seeds of Success to Grow Your Business
Organization: Significant Business Results, LLC   

Presenter:  Cheryl Ann Wadlington      
Workshop Title: Positive Self-Image: Honoring and Loving the Skin Your In     
Organization: Evoluer Image Consultants

Presenter: Danielle Parks
Workshop Title: HIV Prevention and Care
Organization: The Health Federation of Philadelphia

Presenter: Tyrone Jessie     
Workshop Title: The How To’s on Healthy Communication with Mom,
Relationships  and Anger Management
Organization: IDAAY

Presenter: Quibila Divine 
Workshop Title: Team Works! How to Develop Effective 
Family, School and Community Partnerships
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia

Presenter: State Representative Tony Payton
Workshop Title: Importance of Advocating for  Families and Communities   
Organization: 179th Legislative District  PA House of Representatives

Presenter: Bea Joyner
Workshop Title: Conflict Management:  How to Survive Your Child
Adolescence with Your Sanity Intact!  
Organization: Busy as a Bea Productions                               

Presenters: Toni Davis/Jason Figueroa                           
Workshop Title: Relationship Education The Truth About Sex!
Organization:  Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center

Presenter:  Jasper Jones                           
Workshop Title: Education, Economic Development
& Environment Advancement
Organization: CROP-Action Team                                                                                                                  

Presenter: Tara Nicole Gaudin              
Workshop Title: Taking Care of You:  Caring for the Care Giver
Organization: Trinity Transformations

Presenter: Monica Wildes
Workshop Title: Be All That You Can Be
(Career Counseling and Career Choices for Youth)
Organization: Next Dimension Career Counseling

Presenters: LaKeisha McClendon/ Antoine Garrett
Workshop Title: The ABC’s of Life: Actions, Behaviors,  Choices
and Decisions have an Effect on your Future
Organization:  The ABC’s of Life Youth Foundation

Presenter: Donna Howell                
Workshop Title: Personal Finance Management 
Organization: South Jersey Financial Group

Presenter: Chris Curtis              
Workshop Title: From Prison to Prosperity
Organization: Web Business Ownership, LLC

Presenter: Joel Austin                          
Workshop Title: Importance of Fatherhood
Organization: Daddy UniverCity

Presenters:  ACORN                                
Workshop Title: Preserving Home Ownership,                    
Know Your Rights with Foreclosures
and High Cost Loans               
Organization: Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now

Presenter: Gro Mambo Angélá Noványón, Idizol                  
Workshop Title: Chrismation Rites of Passage
Organization: LePeristyle Hatian Sanctuary

Presenter: Cathy Bishop                       
Workshop Title: No Romance without the Finance:              
Understanding the Connection
Between Your Emotions and Your Finances.
Organization: www.CathyBishop.com

Presenter: Byron Woodson                   
Workshop Title: Building the Community One Conversation at a Time
Organization: Byron Woodson

Presenter: Everaldo Gallimore             
Workshop Title:  Brand Your Business and Yourself!                                            
Organization:  Go from “Brand Not” to “Brand New” to “Brand Known”

Presenter: Kim Daye                           
Workshop Title: Your Mission is Possible: The Young Men’s Guide for Personal Success
Organization: Kim Daye

Presenter: Jennifer Matthews
Workshop Title: Get Your Money Straight in ’08: How to Create a Financial Foundation That
Ends Financial Stress and Struggles
Organization: Creating Financial Literacy, LLC

Presenter: Umar R. Abdullah-Johnson -Nationally Certified School Psychologist & Orator
Workshop Title: Mind Over Matter: A Discussion on Mental Health
Organization:  www.umarthepsychologist.com