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Pulling back the covers on men who write Romance (Photos)
Who says men are insensitive and unromantic? That can't be said of the growing number of men of color writing romance fiction. They are by no means pioneers. Historically male writers did so under...
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ASJA spotlights Gretchen Rubin and the digital divide (Photos)
The American Society of Journalists and Authors kicked off its 41st annual conference in New York this weekend with a boot camp theme featuring keynote speaker happiness guru Gretchen Rubin. With the...
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Booker T Washington Charter School's innovative Virtual Enterprise Program...
One by one DC's Booker T. Washington Public Charter School's Adult Education Division is graduating future entrepreneurs at 14th Street and Florida Avenue. In an historical building once housing the...
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DC Public Library selects top librarian Eva Poole as Chief of Staff
DC Public Library announced the selection of Eva Poole as its new Chief of Staff. She now serves as the Denton Texas Director of the Public Library and will assume her new position with the District...
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Cafritz Awards recognizes two DC librarians (Photos)
Two staffers of the DC Public Library will be honored as recipient and finalist of the Cafritz Awards, Marcia Harrington the director of the DC Public Library's Adult Literacy Resource Center and...
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Mixed use plans underway for DC Public Library central facilities
DC Public Libarary announced appointment of the The Freelon Group to proceed with planning renovation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library for mixed use. The Urban Land Institute (ULI)...
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DC Library seeks help with Chuck Brown archive
May 29, 2012 - DC Public Library announced the establishment of a Chuck Brown archive seeking donations in the form of flyers, posters, photographs, concert-ticket stubs, videos or DVDs, CDs and audio...
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'The Intouchables' becoming an international box office hit
Since most Americans generally frown on foreign films particularly those with subtitles they will probably have to wait for the American remake of The Intouchables–the rights of which have been bought...
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DC Public Library restoration efforts honored
Mayor Vincent Gray and the DC Office of Planning’s Historic Preservation Office recognized the DC Public Library for Excellence in Historic Preservation in its 9th Annual Awards. The Martin Luther...
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Lunch is served at D.C. Public Libraries
The District’s Free Summer Meals Program (FSMP) will now be offered at 11 select DC public libraries. The D.C. Free Summer Meals Program provides nutritious meals and snacks to low income children...
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A review of Images of Emeralds and Chocolate by K. Murray Johnson
K. Murray Johnson’s first novel Image of Emeralds and Chocolate is a mixture of voodoo, vampires, and pure hokum. I'm not sure how much suspension of disbelief is required to enjoy a good vampire...
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Book review: 'Night Hawk' an historical romance of substance
Beverly Jenkins’ Night Hawk is so evocative of deep emotions it seems she’s elevated the historical romance to a high art enhancing our understanding of American life during the 19th Century. Through...
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Marcus Samuelsson regales crowd at the Smithsonian (Photos)
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art’s second program in the Director’s Discussion Series featured Chef Marcus Samuelsson in a discussion of his memoir, Yes, Chef lead by Dr. Johnnetta...
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Chocolate City's gentrification and the trail of tears (Photos)
Gentrification is destroying whole communities leaving lower income residents homeless and hopeless seemed to be Saturday’s message from the special screening of Chocolate City sponsored by Maximize...
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Book Review: Seduced by a Stallion by Deborah Fletcher Mello
Romances are always fun to read because they are meant to entertain and satisfy. Those who enjoy vicariously experiencing the roller coaster emotions of falling in love will find satisfaction...
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Poet and hip hop artist MV hits his mark (Photos)
Michael Victor Whatley, Jr., also known as MV, a rising poet, hip hop artist and playwright, was recently on the streets selling advanced copies of his self- published book of poetry Trying To Be...
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A conversation with Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins has received numerous awards, including three Walden Booksellers Awards, two Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times magazine, a Golden Pin Award from the Black Writers Guild. In...
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A conversation with Keith Thomas Walker (Photos)
Keith Thomas Walker works as a hospital administrator in Fort Worth. His coworkers were shocked to discover him moonlighting as a romance author. He’s married with two children and at last count Keith...
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Movie review of The Master (Photos)
Freddie Quell is a drunken sailor with a combat related stress disorder and a drinking problem played by Joaquin Phoenix. He returns from World War II after a stint in the South Pacific unable to hold...
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A conversation with Faydra Fields founder of the Independent Author Index
Nothing can be more challenging to the aspiring author than finding their footing and seeking direction. Faydra Fields founder of the Independent Author Index jumped into the cottage industry pool of...
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