by Heather Covington

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Indie Arie over accentuates the eyes drawing attention away from an unflattering ruffle collared dress that does nothing to bring out this natural beauty. She really should have rocked a neutral gold toned  form fitted dress with emphasis on  a little exposure of the back achieved with a plunging cowel-like backline.  Her hair is in phenomenal well maincured twists that could have been styled with some beads and even a faux pau flower for some added flair. She has the best features and simply missed her opportunity here to represent her style we all know is not evident at the BET honors. 

Gabrielle Union is the epitomy of effortless style. She simply radiates in any hairstyle she wears. I simply love this Victorian updo and French braid look. Expect for Gabrielle to set of a new hairstyle trend all her own. It took her a while to find her own style.

Mya looks dazzling in red and knows how to compliment her radient style on the red carpet with charming accessories to match. She pulled all of that beautiful hair off her face for this outfit which is right on point and accentuates a bright smile. Mya’s look works here ans she knows it. Check out her mix cd out right now! It’s hot.

Ryan Leslie is a simple well maincured man who knows how to simplify his look with an expensive jacket and fresh out of the shower look. I bet he was wearing Armani cologne here. Style just imanates from this baby-faced music crooner steadily working his way to being an international pop star. Don’t say LiteraryDish.com  didn’t tell you. His album is in stores right now. Get one before its gone. You know what happens when I mention a hot album here. People start buying 2 and 4 and there’s no more.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COUNTDOWN TO DISILGOLD SOUL MAGAZINE YOUNITY GUILD OF AMERICA AWARDS ONLINE 2009

Disilgold “Publishing, Publicity, Media and Awards, ” in association with the Disilgold Literary Network Association, (Over 300,000 members strong since 2001) presents the Disilgold SOUL Literary Review Countdown to the 6th YOUnity Guild of America Awards Online 2009 hosted by Disilgold.com.

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Remember Hootie and the Blow Fish a pop grew who rose in popularity with their hit “Only Want to Be With You?” I had a crush on the lead singer. Think I was 10 years old.   The lead singer’s  voice is so on, but then I found out how he dressed and the boy grunged me out. The million dollar voice just didn’t match the  look I was expecting. Sorry.

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“Spike Lee, Armond White, Jody Rosen, Margo Jefferson, Toure and Alan Light and Daphnie Brooks attend a panel discussion on “Remembering Michael Jackson” at the Cantor Film Center on September 17, 2009 in New York City.” I am hoping that these events and venues dedicated to Michael Jackson all around the nation are as sincere as this event.  Some folks are just having Michael Jackson events to glorify themselves and make money in the name of the decease.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA MOGUL HEATHER COVINGTON GOES LIVE ON DENISE TURNEY RADIO PROGRAM ON BLOG TALK RADIO @ 11AM NY TIME TODAY

(NEW YORK, NEW YORK)- November 7, 2009- Undisputed Media Mogul and “Queen of Online Media,” Heather Covington “The Literary HEAT” aka “America’s Literary Diva” goes live on author Denise Turney’s Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio on November 7, 2009 at 11am, Saturday morning today for a worldwide exclusive one hour interview on her” Personal Self-Publishing & Marketing Success Secrets.”

A self-made publisher, distributor and promoter, Heather Covington began her literary career as a poet with 3 poetry chap books she made with a book binding machine to meet the costs of a newly purchased home/ business in New York. No one thought she would make it and folks said, “Poetry won’t sell!”

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The NY Yankees haven’t won the World Series in 9 years. No one thought they would take home the World Championship, but that New York Pride kicked in at the last minute and it is official, the Yankees sailed to No.1 with a 4 to 2 win. Tomorrow they will have a Parade of Champions. Everyone is taking off of work to celebrate.

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Love, Peace and Soul Reigned at the ‘CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS’ Show Taping on Tuesday, November 3
Beyonce Leads the Pack Winning Three Awards

The CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS Will Air in a Special Simulcast on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.*

Download image NEW YORK, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, November 3, CENTRIC took viewers on a stirring ride aboard the “Soul Train” at the taping of the network’s first special, CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. The night opened with a memorable performance by Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz singing “Yesterday” that was sealed with a kiss. Co-hosts Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson welcomed the audience with a colorful rendition of Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited.” With performances from Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett, and many more, the evening was filled with non-stop, soulful entertainment. Viewers can tune-in for the premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS in a special simulcast on BET and CENTRIC on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 P.M.*

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine Announces the Nominee Finalists of the 6^th YOUnity Reviewer Guild of America  TOP 25 AWARDS 2009!

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK- (November 7, 2009)-  Disilgold Soul Literary Review Magazine in conjunction with the Disilgold Literary Network Association since 1999, announced the nominee finalists of the 6^th YOUnity Reviewer Guild of America  TOP 25 AWARDS 2009  hosted by the Literary Legends Ball Online at www.disilgold.com, The No.1 African-American Literary & Multi-Media Awards Network Worldwide.

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	Get Signed  ●   Get Published  ●   Get Publicity  Friday, May 21, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith St., Houston, TX In Conjunction with the National Black Book Festival [Advance registrations ONLY -- No on-site registrations permitted]
	Top book industry experts share information and strategies on how to make your literary breakthrough and turn your existing or future book(s) into a bestseller!  Conference includes three powerful sessions, breakfast, lunch and a closing reception.   Literary Breakthrough Conference sessions are as follows:  ●  Book Industry Agents:  Hear from influential book agents on how to locate and identify the best agent for you; submit your book proposal; and how much of a book advance a first-time or repeat author should expect.  ●  Book Publishers:   Hear from editors at major publishing houses on what they are looking for in a book proposal; how they determine which author and which books to publish; and how they determine whether an author receives a 2-book deal or a 5-book deal.  ●  Book Marketers and Promoters:   Hear from book marketing experts on how to receive maximum, targeted exposure for your book; how to get radio stations, newspapers and televisions to contact you for interviews; and why you should/should not aspire or expect to be on Oprah. Luncheon Keynote Speaker Sha-Shana Crichton President, Crichton & Associates Sha-Shana Crichton, founder and president of Crichton & Associates, Inc., is a licensed attorney and literary agent.  She lectures frequently on publishing matters.  Sha-Shana also teaches legal writing and research.  She is the proud graduate of Howard University School of Law (J.D. cum laude) and the University of the West Indies (B.A. Hons.).  Sha-Shana is the author of Distinguishing Between Direct and Consequential Damages Under New York Law in Breach of Service Contract Cases, Howard Law Journal 2002.  She speaks Spanish and French. Conference registration fee includes all sessions, breakfast, lunch and closing reception. MAKE YOUR CONFERENCE PAYMENT HERE     Forms of payment:  Visa, M/C, Am, Disc, Paypal, Check or Money Order – Use registration form For automatic payments, a credit card or Paypal must be used.  Payments will automatically be charged to the same credit card on date of registration, on Dec. 31, 2009 and on Apr. 15, 2010.  For registrations after Dec. 31st, the first two payments must be made simultaneously.  For Paypal payments, installments must be made on or before deadline dates. Participating authors at NBBF receive a $20.00 discount off conference registration.  Author must already be registered for NBBF to receive the discount and conference registration must be made by phone by calling toll-free number:  1-800-340-5454 All fees are nonrefundable Payable to:  National Black Book Festival, 13533 Bammel N. Houston Rd., Houston, TX  77066 Space is limited; reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hotel accommodations available at Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Call (713) 739-8800, Ext. 44.  Ask for National Black Book Festival room block. Tickets may be purchased for the conference luncheon or reception separately here for those who do not wish to attend the entire conference. MAKE YOUR CONFERENCE PAYMENT HERE	Book Publishers Session Malaika Adero, Vice President and Senior Editor of Atria Books (Simon & Schuster), is also founder of Up South, Inc., an organization that promotes and presents authors and artists. A writer as well, she has authored books, essays and poetry.   Joylynn Jossel-Ross has been Senior Editor for Urban Book’s Christian fiction imprint since its 2006 inception.  She’s hand picked several Essence Magazine bestselling and award winning titles.   Carol Mackey is Editor in Chief of Black Expressions Book Club, a club founded in 1999 to celebrate the voices and visions of African Americans.  Under Mackey’s editorial leadership, Black Expressions was voted Best Book Club by the African American Literary Awards Show for 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004.
		Book Marketers/Promoters Session Donna Hill began her career in 1987. Since that time she has more than fifty published titles to her credit. Three of her novels have been adapted for television. As an editor she has packaged several highly successful novels, two of which were nominated for awards. Dante Lee is the 28-year old president and CEO of Diversity City Media, an African American marketing and public relations firm based in Columbus, Ohio.  Highly regarded in the industry, Diversity City Media produces several online properties including BlackNews.com, BlackStudents.com, BlackPR.com, BlackExperts.com, and BlackSpeakers.com. Tyora Moody has assisted authors with establishing their “brand” online for over ten years through Tywebbin Creations, her marketing and design company. Her services include web and graphic design, online marketing seminars and virtual book tour events. Pam Perry is the Chief Visionary of Ministry Marketing Solutions Inc. and the nation’s premiere Christian literary PR Coach.  She has worked with clients such as TD Jakes, Bill Winston, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. She is an online media strategist working on movies like “The Secret Life of Bees” for Fox SearchLight films.
		Book Agents Session Audra Barrett established Barrett Books, a Maryland-based literary agency, in 1990 to support a growing population of African American writers.  Today, that mission has expanded and she represents an array of authors whose fiction and nonfiction writing  reflects both contemporary and multicultural lifestyles. Manie Barron, partner in The Menza Barron Agency in New York, has been in the world of books for two decades and has seen it from all sides.  He has been a manager for Doubleday Bookstores, a buyer for a national book distributor, a sales rep for Random House, the founder of the Striver’s Row imprint at Random House, the Publishing Manager for Amistad Press/HarperCollins, and the first and only black literary agent in the history of the William Morris Agency. Regina Brooks is the founder and President of Serendipity Literary Agency LLC. Equally at home in the technical world of engineering as in the literary world of writing and editing, Ms. Brooks has over a decade of experience in senior positions at major publishing houses including John Wiley &  Sons Inc. and the McGraw-Hill Companies.

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#20- Janet Jackson was the most anticipated guest of the night. After a Michael Jackson song  and dance medley including hits like Beat It and Smooth Operator, 2 classics that set the foundation for Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves along with Billie Jean, Janet came out on time and in line to replicate the same moves of her big brother in perfect sync  against the back screen. She didn’t miss a move., has dropped at least 10 pounds since her appearance during her late brother’s funeral and looked just as did when she started her Control Tour. It is clear that Janet is prepared to live on her brother’s legacy and take off on her own comeback as expected by her millions of fans and new fans who had never seen a female artist command the stage like Janet.  Many of the stars screamed just as loud as her fans without shame. Baby Janet did her thing, and remarkably does not do the same moves as Michael at all. She has her own signature dance moves. Janet could take over if she wanted to.

#19- Madonna- A music icon in her own right  who exceeded expectations as  America’s Materialistic girl by default, Madonna  appeared with a defiant 50 year old youthful and regal appearance. She shared many commonalities between herself and Michael such as having 8 brothers and sisters, but one thing she said was different was that she had a childhood. Michael shared he did not on a date with Madonna that resulted in MJ throwing his shades out a window to reveal his eyes at Madonna’s request. She apologized on behalf of many who failed to reach out when Michael gave signs he was in trouble, but I don’t think Madonna should have blamed all on herself or the fans or the world. Every celebrity is responsible for one’s own decisions in life and that is the hand of fate you are dealt upon making those decisions. The world owes you nothing when you mess it up so  one needs to take control of their own lives. However, it was very gracious for Madonna to place the blame on herself.

#18- Lady Gaga’s dress attire and antics on stage overwhelmed her talent as a musician and instrumentalist. Coming out on the stage in underwear and pulling one’s own plug to become a bloody mess was too graphic for kids watching the VMA’s for the first time . Killing oneself to get the paps to like you won’t help and wearing barely nothing to prove you are a woman is like falling into the hands of  media who won’t quit until you are dead. Okay, I get it, that was the point of the performance.  My bad.

 

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#17-  Solange Knowles- She recently cut off her natural hair  and who knew Solange was so pretty under all of  that overpowering hair. She certainly has her own look now and eventhough the singer, actress and entrepreneur with her own ABC JAMZ patented learning game could wear long or short hair if she chooses to. Solange is showing you can be feminine and stylish with or without hair and beauty is all in how you feel inside.  I believe that was her voice singing along with Wale for the show transitions and I am sure there is more to come from this artist who I think didn’t get her fair share for a very decent album, but maybe two songs that should have been saved for a different album in my opinion.

#16- Kanye West and Amber Rose- Kanye West looked ultra cool and maybe that’s why he stayed on stage just a little bit longer. Notice how he showed his flashy hair cut from both angles while  stealing the spotlight from Taylor. I knwo puppy love when I see it. I think Kanye would drop Amber in a minute for Taylor.  I won’t be surprised if everyone gets his swirled out look. As far as Amber Rose,  her figure is a lot like mine so if you got it flaunt it. She gets props for starting a short hair revolution. All of these female celebs are shaving off their heads and doing all they can to get Kanye’s attention  and still asking what does Amber have that they don’t have. One thing Kanye does have is a bottle of alcohol in his hand and let’s just see who comes out and provides intervention.  Kanye is going to find out who his real friends are. Thus far, I have only seen Russell Simmons say something nice on Twitter.  A very humble giant who can forgive teaches tolerance when these artists just lose it at times.  Could be sleep deprivation or anxiety. If this isn’t an absolute crying out for help than I don’t know what is.  This kid is way too talented for shock therapy as Obama voluntered to call him a jackass liek any father  figure would to brush off the severity of the situation with humor. Barack may have saved Kanye by displacing the most verbal  whipping on him for all media . I mean that just took the cake. And as disrespectful as Kanye can be he would never disrespect President Barack Obama. If he goes there his career is over.  He’s not too grown for a father figure.  

#15- Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Lil Mama too!

 

Oh no Lil Mama didn’t crash the VMA’s and come up on stage  at the end of Jay Z’s performance with Alicia Keys because she felt an odl school connection as a New Yorker. That’s the conversation people are pumping in media like they need  gas for a moped. Our resources claim that Lil Mama was told to go on stage at the end and that Jay Z wouldn’t mind. Notice how the pose was so on time like she knew what was up, but for some  reason she got shunned by the incident and decided to apologize for the backlash.  Folks don’t want tobelieve that Alicia Keys and Jay Z were mad at the long time fan. After all, on twitter the celebs are fans of each other  and find comfort talking to each other, but I guess if you aren’t living in Beverly Hills you aren’t worthy of their conversation. So for all of the folks who love Lil Mama as a dies hard New Yorker, they may find confort in holding back buying an album that should have sold 1 million copies 1st day, but  only sold 495,000 which is commendable, but low for someone like Jay Z. You mean to tell me with over 20 million viewers of shows like the VMA’s jay only got half a mil in sales and u know most were in New York. Jay may want to embrace Lil mama and get her other 500,000 plus fans sales. She’s a girl and young. She’s not a criminal or  thug. You heard her.She’s the voice of the young nation.  Just messing with folks because the pic of all three of them is cute. Lil Mama needs to take this kind of humility artists experience on the way to the top, get stronger and just take over.  I have never purchased a Rihanna album although some of her fashions are the biz, but I have downloaded an ITUNE of Lil mama’s. That’s saying a whole lot. Her songs may be silly to serious, but I’m a New Yorker so I am going to relate to ther music no matter what just like the kids! It will be funny as hell if she heads up the VMA’s one year as a host. Never say never.

#14-  Nelly Furtado is supposed to rejoining Timberlake. For a moment I thought she had left the scene, but it is clear that  Nelly is not only back, but creating trends in fashion to watch.  The hair do returns glamour to the game and very Hepburnish. Who knows the Nelly look may take off.

 

#13- Jimmy Falon is kind of funny and did his thing, but when he hosted the Emmys this evening he really was funny as hell on that vocoder; and proving anyone can sing with this machine which beats lip synching.

#12- Alicia Keys continues to have longevity in the game as well as surprise folks with her sense of style which gets better and better each time she appears at a red carpet event. I don’t doubt that Alicia Keys will launch her own clothing line. I predict it will be called  A. Keys.  Someone asked me what is my favorite Alicia Keys song and that’s a tough one, but I would have to say Superwoman.

#11- Cassie has been making headlines for everything lately from someone hacking into her personal computer and releasing nude pics to all major media to shaving off the side of her head and setting off a new trend.  Now a new track is spinning on the radio with a long intro by Diddy that I won’t lie, I turn the song down until Cassie’s part arrives.  It looks like she has a hit  that is sufficient enough for her to lay off any more publicity stunts and it’s not that I don’t want to hear Diddy, but like he’s on all of his artist’s best  tracks. What’s up with that. “It Must Be Love!” That is the name of the track.  In all seriousness,  Diddy needs to make his own album. 

#10-  Shakira may look like the girl next door, but right now there isn’t a single artist who can out dance her. Like a gymnast in her racy videos, we already know that this Latin artist is going to be around for a lifetime.  She stole the red carpet with simplicity and effortless style.

#9 Keri Hilson- Keri wasn’t a presenter or honoree for the night which is pretty strange, but she still won points for the best styled diva on the red carpet of the night with this simple jumpsuit  and classic  zip down barely exposing any skin at all and just as sexy as all the other revealing outfits won by presenters. It’s official, covering up is the new sexy. We aew going to end this countdown with Keri on the Top Pages of Disilgold.com for the next few days because    we are routing for Keri to win a few VMA’s next year!

 #8 Beyonce- Exposing all because when you’re hot you’re hot, Beyonce never disappoints with consistent flair for do or die showmanship and why she’s the 80 million dollar lady approaching 1 billion very soon.  Jay Z better watch out.

 

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JayZ gave a sold out performance last night at Madison Square Garden in tribute to September 11th victims, a great contribution to mankind. Everyone was excited and pumped to “Answer the Call,” and eventhough the weather was rainy in the Big Apple.  JayZ commanded the crowd with  special guests like Kanye West who folks are saying is the “Black Elvis” of this era. Rihanna had her diehard fans screaming when she came out and who looked like she had enough with the pop shots from media lately.

 Don’t worry Rihanna, authorities will easily find who leaked that picture and the computer it derived from as well any minute by now.  Live on sis.

Mary J. Blige  is still rocking her urban look  and  why folks will always love MJB.  People in the crowd said the event was intense and mind blowing. JayZ rocked New York  like a ROCKSTAR and no one got hurt or started any fights. The Hip Hop world gets points for bringing Hip Hop to the top  New York Style on a whole another level. In fact, one of his hottest cuts on his album is Empire State of Mind.

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THE 2009 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION AT BOOKEXPO AMERICA AWARDEES   TONY ROSE, CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTS THE 2009 6th Annual AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION AT BOOKEXPO AMERICA CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITING AND SHOW DETAILS AMBERBK@AOL.COM - 520-568-6692 THE JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER MAY 29 - 31, 2009, NEW YORK CITY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION AT BEA AWARDEES

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Publisher Vickie Stringer of Triple Crown Publications Confims

 Buffie The Body’s New “Book Vixen Icon” will be released June 2009.

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BOOKSIGNINGS
SATURDAY MAY 30TH, 2009
11:00PM - 3:00PM
AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION
Celebrity Author Booksignings Booth # 2249
Pamela Springer (Global Skin Solutions) 1I:00am-11:30pm
Heather Covington Literary Divas) 11:30-12:00pm
Peggy Brooks-Bertram/Barbara Seals Nevergold (Go, Tell Michelle) - 12:00-12:30pm Mildred Muhammad (Scared Silent-The DC Sniper) - 12:30-1:00pm
Victoria Christopher Murray (Lady Jasmine) - 1:00-1:30pm
Brenda L. Thomas (Laying Down My Burdens) 1:30-2:00PM
Omarosa (The Bit#@ Switch) - 2:00pm-2:30pm)
Buffie The Body (Vixon Icon)- 2:30-3:00PM

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WESLEY SNIPES TO INTRODUCE NEW SCI-FI FRANCHISE 

“Zulu Mech 1” AT THE 2009 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION 

AT BOOKEXPO AMERICA

    

 

Then at 1:00 p.m., activities will shift to the African American Pavilion stage for a presentation entitled “African Legends Past And Future” that closes with a screening of the first “Zulu Mech 1″ adventure. Upcoming episodes will soon be available on Apple Itunes.

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African American Pavilion at BEA

National (BlackNews.com) - Starring Wesley Snipes, Blade and the new film Zulu Mech 1; Zane, New York Times Bestselling Author; Sybil Wilkes, The Tom Joyner Show, Sybil’s Book Club (Live Interviews) in The Pavilion; The Tom Joyner Foundation, Thomas Joyner, Jr.; Mary B. Morrison, New York Times Bestselling Author; Omar Tyree, New York Times Bestselling Author; Brenda L. Thomas, Essence Bestselling Author; Carol Mackey, Black Expressions Book Club; Terrie Williams, Essence Bestselling Author; Wade and Cheryl Hudson, JUst Us Books; George Fraser; Max Rodriguez; Irene Smalls; Dante Lee, along with Brother G., The Shades of Memnon Book Series and Co-Creator of Zulu Mech 1; Mshindo Kuumba 1, Co-Creator of “Charles the Chef” and Co-Creator of Zulu Mech 1, Featuring Buffie The Body, Vixen Icon; Mildred Muhammad, Scared Silent-The DC Sniper; West Coast Biz, The Latin Temptress, The Divine Expressions Book Club, Beverly Johnson, Freedom Speaks Diaspora, Kevin Weeks, Dawayne Williams, Raji Cooler, Sherri Glover, Shayla Price, Robin Ayele.

 

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION AT BEA MAY 29 - 31, 9AM - 5PM - EXHIBITORS, BOOKSIGNINGS & GIVEAWAYS SPONSORED BY: Amber Communications Group, Inc.; Amber Books; Adrienne Ingrum, LLC.; The Tom Joyner Foundation; Lift Every Voice Books; BlackNews.com / Diversity City Media, Inc.; QBR The Black Book Review / QBR.com; Disilgold.com and The Tushe Group BookExpo America, the largest book trade show in the world provides independent African American book publishers, self publishers, authors, African American imprints at major publishing houses, distributors, literary agents, publicists, librarians, and bookstore owners with exposure to more than 80,000 book buyers and booksellers from across the world. With over 25,000 BEA attendees crossing up and down the Pavilion aisles. There will be huge opportunities to learn, share, educate, buy, sell and network, and the African American Pavilion provides our exhibitors the lowest discounted booth prices at the BookExpo America. Now in its sixth year, the 5,500-square feet of joint exhibit space showcasing on the main exhibit floor/hall, African American books, authors, products and publishers, is the market place for thousands of African American publishing industry professionals. Influential exhibitors and book buyers form a community of unprecedented strength. “The African American Pavilion is a growing presence at BEA,” says Exhibitor, ZANE, Publisher, Strebor Books International, LLC/Simon and Schuster, National Best-Selling Author of several New York Times and Essence Best-Selling titles and the 2008 African American Pavilion Awardee, “The Distinctive Voice and Publisher Award”, “There will be great opportunities to learn, educate, sell, and network and it’s making African American history a vital, visable part of the 108-year history of BookExpo America/American Booksellers Association.” The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America was founded in 2004 by: Executive Director, Tony Rose, Amber Communications Group, Inc., Adrienne Ingrum, Adrienne Ingrum, L.L.C. and Niani Colom, Genesis Press.

 SEMINARS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MEETING ROOM #1C01/1C02

 Marcella Smith, Barnes & Noble, How To Get Your Books Into Barnes & Noble, May 29 - 10-11am
* Malaika Adero, Up South, Inc., Voices and Visions of New American Dreams, May 29 - 2-4pm;
* Yvonne Rose, Quality Press, How To Self Publish Your Book, May 30 - 11-12noon;
* Herbert Harris, LifeSkill Institute, Inc., Wealth Building In Trying Times, May 30 - 11-12noon;
* Darnell & Therez Smith, Marketing Your Website, May 29-12-1pm-May 31 - 10-11am
* Thomas Joyner, Jr.; Wil LaVeist; Neil Foote; The Tom Joyner Foundation,
How To Prepare For College, Presented by Tom Joyner, May 30 - 10-11am MORE TBA

 

 

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Official INSIDER Inauguration Guide
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THURSDAY	Inauguration: Obsidian at the Shadow w D’Angelo Date : 2009-01-15

FRIDAY

Inauguration: Concert at Ibiza Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: The People’s Inaugural Premier Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: The Welcome to Washington Black Tie Gala Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: The People’s Inaugural Ball w Doug E Fresh, Curtis Blow, DJ Kool Herc, others Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: Capital Region Ques Inaugural Kickoff Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: Jay-Z’s Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-16 INSIDER’s Official Inauguration Guide, Part 1 Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: Welcome to Washington Black Tie Gala w Russ Parr Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: 18th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Gala w Kindred Date : 2009-01-16 Inauguration: The Presidential Suite GLBT Inauguration Party Date : 2009-01-16

SATURDAY

Inauguration: H.O.P.E. Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: 44/44 Grassroots Pre-Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Omegas for Obama - Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-17 Official Event: Pre-Inaugural Kick-Off Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: The Dream Realized w The Soul Patrol Band Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Young & Powerful 4 Obama Group Launch Event Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Pre-Inaugural Ball w Joe and Brian McKnight and HU Alumni Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Radio One Salute w Tom Joyner, Raheem DeVaughn, James Ingram, Jeff Majors, Chuck Brown Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Barack Obama Pre-Inaugural Kick-Off Celebration Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: 2009 Inaugural Celebrity Basketball Game Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Change the Game Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: DC Latino Inaugural Gala Celebration Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Green Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: The People’s Inaugural Premier Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Inaugural Unity Gala - Ft. McNair Officer’s Club Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: All Pro & All Stars Inaugural Celebration w Clinton Portis and Antawn Jamison Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: BET Honors Inaugural Gala w Diddy Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Blackout Party Date : 2009-01-17 Inauguration: Grindstone Universal Presents The Pre-Inauguration Week Warm Up Bashes!! Date : 2009-01-17

SUNDAY

Official Event : California State Society Presidential Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion show Date : 2009-01-18 Official Event: 21st District Party Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: National Leadership council reception Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Martin Luther King Commemoration Awards celebration Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: The 56th Presidential Inaugural Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: The 2009 Hope Won Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Pre-Inaugural Latino Mayors Celebration Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Ohio Inaugural celebration Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: The California Fly Me To The Moon Bash - California Democratic Party Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Dreams from My Father Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Young & Powerful 4 Obama Presidential Brunch Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: African-American Church Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: All Souls Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Aloha Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: African-American Church Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Children’s Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Fly Me to the Moon! Inaugural Celebration Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Mambo for Obama Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: National Bar Association 2009 Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Oklahoma State Society Inaugural Reception Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: The People’s Inaugural LGBT Gayla Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Power to Change: A Celebration of the 2008 Election w Hillary Clinton, Janet Napolitan Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Proof’s Inauguration Celebration Party w Alice Smith Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Route 44 to the White House Inaugural Brunch w Albertina Walker Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Vermont State Society Inaugural Reception Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Washington State Society Inaugural Reception Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Belvedere Vodka Presents Young Jeezy’s Celebration w T.I. and AKON Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Obama Mania Date : 2009-01-18 Official Inauguration: HBO’s We Are One w Beyonce, Bruce Springstein, Mary J, Denzel, EVERYONE Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Grindstone Universal Presents The One World One Groove One Love Party Date : 2009-01-18 Inauguration: Genesis: Redefining History Date : 2009-01-18

MONDAY

Inauguration: Arkansas State Society Inaugural Party for Razorbacks Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Sunshine and Stars Florida Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Hip Hop Caucus Gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Yes, We Can Party Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Grassroots Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Texas State Society Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: New Democrats Coalition: Center Stage Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Land of Lincoln Inaugural ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: IADLC Inaugural celebration Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: One People, One Nation, United Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Indiana Society Inaugural gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Inauguration Conservation gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Kentucky Society Bluegrass Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: On the Shoulders of Heroes Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Arkansas State Society inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: HBCU Inaugural Gala Ball w Rahsaan Patterson and Debbi Morgan Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Historical Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: NY State Society Inaugural Parade Brunch Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Hispanic Inaugural Brunch Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: A Night of Stars Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Bytes & Books Inaugural ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: The Historic Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Dream Makers Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Delaware State Society Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Georgia Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: International Conservation Caucus Foundation Inauguration Gala Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Nebraska State Society Inaugural Brunch Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Netroots Nation Yes We Can Party Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: New Hampshire State Society Inaugural Reception Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Proof’s Pre-Inaugural Celebration w Melody Gardot and Band Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: South Dakota State Society Inaugural Reception Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Virginia’s Black Tie and Blue Dominion Ball w Celebrities and Commodores Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: PA Dems Yes We Did! Celebration Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Young & Powerful Black Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Rock the Vote Inaugural Gala w Beastie Boys, Sheryl Crow, Citizen Cope, and Justin Jon Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: A Premier Blue Carpet Inaugural Celebration Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Moet & Chandon’s Inaugural Gala featuring Common Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Blue and White Inauguration Celebration Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Grindstone Universal Presents The Pre-Inauguration Week Warm Up Bashes!! Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: Forty-Four Date : 2009-01-19 Inauguration: The Evolution 2009 Inaugural Celebration Date : 2009-01-19

TUESDAY

Inauguration: American Music Inaugural celebration - The Urban Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: American Music Inaugural celebration - The Ball of Legends Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Change Has Come Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Inaugural Peace Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: A Formal Affair for Change Presidential inaugural gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Garden State Inaugural gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: The President’s Ball The Washington Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Michigan Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: State Society of Arizona inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Creative Coalition Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: The George Washington University Inauguration Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: United in Service inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Young and Powerful Black Tie Gala and Awards Ceremony Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Heroe’s Red, White and Blue Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: American Indian Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Human Rights Campaign Equality Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Corcoran Gallery of Art Inaugural gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Be the Change - MTV Telecasted Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Soccer Moms for Obama inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Latino Inaugural Celebration Reception Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: All American Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Inaugural DC Ball featuring Chuck Brown Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: American Music Inaugural Balls Dionne Warwick, Chaka Kahn, Yolanda Adams, Ludicras, F Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: All American Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: American Indian Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Black McDonald’s Operator’s Association Inauguration Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Creative Coalition’s Gala Inaugural Ball w Elvis Costello, Sting, Sam Moore, Spike Lee Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Environmental and Clean Energy Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: The Hill Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: HBC - New Leaf Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Inaugural Luau Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Inaugural Purple Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Ivy Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Michigan State Society Inaugural Dinner Dance Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Minnesota State Society Inaugural Open House Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Neighborhood Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: New Jersey State Society Garden State Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: New York State Society Inaugural Parade Brunch Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: The President’s Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Presidential Inaugural Gala at The Corcoran Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Proof’s Inaugural Day Brunch Buffet and Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Events: Obama and Biden Regional Inaugural Balls Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Shades of Blue Inaugural Gala Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Sikh Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Spike Mendelsohn’s Burger Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: State Society of Arizona Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Tennessee State Society Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Youth Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Georgetown Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Dream Achieved for Believers Ball w The Whispers and Saxions Superstars Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Lincoln Theatre Style with Maysa Leak and Band Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: Legends Ball w Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Biz Markie & Kid Capri Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Biden Home States Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Commander-in-Chief Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Eastern Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Midwest Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Neighborhood Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Obama Home States Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Home arrow Inaugural Balls arrow Official Balls arrow Southern Inaugural Ball Sout Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Western Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Official Event : Youth Inaugural Ball Date : 2009-01-20 Inauguration: An Inaugural Celebration Date : 2009-01-20

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