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Michelle Obama speaks on new book ‘American Grown,’ encourages us to...
A peek inside the White House kitchen garden It is always a privilege to be invited to the White House to cover a story, but rare are those occasions when the first lady of the United States invites a...
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Rosa Guy dead at 89: Author of fifteen novels focusing on black female...
From Clutch Magazine: Trinidadian writer Rosa Guy, who was best known for her unflinching young adult fiction, has died in Manhattan after a battle with cancer. She was 89. The author of fifteen...
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Hollywood producer DeVon Franklin talks new book, strong faith, and going on...
“To get where you want to go, you first have to become who God wants you to be.” -DeVon Franklin I have done many amazing interviews in the past year, from our fabulous first lady Michelle Obama...
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theGrio’s summer 2012 books round-up: Great beach reading on black love,...
Whether you are looking for words of wisdom from a top chef or a former of secretary of state — or perhaps a little history, then a great love story — theGrio has your summer 2012 reading list covered....
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Karen Hunter: Black female publishing guru talks publishing Kardashian family...
Book publisher Karen Hunter does not know how to hold her tongue. Not that she has any desire to learn. After all, silence would deny the world of such witticisms as Hunter saying that Republican...
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Neo soul singer Ledisi shares inspiration in new book ‘Better Than Alright:...
Ledisi is a neo soul singer who has risen to prominence through hard work, determination and believing in her talent. The multiple Grammy nominee might grace grand stages today — performing in spaces...
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Wyclef Jean Book: In his new memoir ‘Purpose,’ the Fugees leader shares his...
The evolution of artist Wyclef Jean is anything but a typical immigrant’s tale. How does a kid from the small Haitian village of Croix-des-Bouquets grow up to become a celebrated hip-hop artist and...
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This week’s reading list: A must-read survival guide and a final glimpse at...
If you didn’t get hit by Sandy this past week, consider yourself lucky. But according to scientists this may not be the last fierce storm and it won’t be the fiercest. So in order to make sure you’re...
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This week’s reading list: Laugh with Paul Mooney or escape with facts about...
This week’s list provides an opportunity to laugh with Paul Mooney or seriously examine race with Richard Wright. But, if you just want to relax and not think about gas lines, elections and the state...
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‘Whitney: Tribute To An Icon’ reveals Houston as complex and ‘ethereal’...
Thinking of some of the most iconic singers of the 20th century many names come immediately to mind: Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye, just to name two. The list could go on and on, as do the memories...
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This week’s book list: Pharrell Williams, Gabrielle Douglas, Sookie...
Pharrell Williams, Grammy-award winning songwriter/producer, performer, artist and fashionisto, recently released his first book Places and Spaces I’ve Been. Like many of the offerings from the hip hop...
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This week’s book list: What to read when it’s the end of the world
The Mayans predicted that the world will end on December 21st. There have been several events leading up to that date that have quite a few people wondering if they are right. Hurricane Sandy and the...
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This week’s book list: Reading to help you make your New Year’s resolutions
We’re in the midst of the holiday season, so now would be a good time to start writing out your resolutions for the new year. To help you out, kicking off the list is a book by former NFL coaching...
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‘A Salute to Michelle Obama’: Essence magazine commemorates Michelle Obama’s...
The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome celebrating first lady Michelle Obama’s life and achievements. A Salute to Michelle Obama, available now in paperback,...
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This week’s book list: Books to help ensure and happy and prosperous new year
Happy New Year! Okay, we got that cliche out of the way. But how will you ensure that you have a happy and prosperous new year? The books on our list this week will help you accomplish that goal....
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New book ‘Journey to the Woman I’ve Come to Love’ features famous women...
Award-winning photojournalist Miki Turner has just the thing you need if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to grow in self-esteem. Her new book, Journey to the Woman I’ve Come to Love, combines...
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Where is the love for authors of color among big publishers?
From our partners at PostScript’d: Much is written about the publishing industry’s woes, from diminishing margins and accusations of price fixing, to the ceding of territory to self-publishing in both...
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This week’s book list: Books for dealing with life’s challenges, from flu...
We’re currently in the midst of the highest incidents of deadly flu outbreaks in recent history. But why? Why are there so many diseases that seem to spring up out of nowhere? Spillover takes a real...
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theGrio’s 100: Novelist Dinaw Mengestu brings voices of African immigrants to...
Who is Dinaw Mengestu? A novelist, journalist and professor, Dinaw Mengestu, 34, has been praised for his work exploring the identities of Africans transitioning to life in America — and those still...
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This week’s book list: New book explores unseen aspects of Dr. Martin Luther...
From our partners at PostScript’d: This week we celebrated the inauguration of President Barack Obama.This great occasion took place across the Mall in Washington, D.C. from the spot where Dr. Martin...
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