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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kariem Abdul Haqq, author of The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Manual

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Kariem Abdul Haqq, author of The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Manual

The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Movement is an effort to commemorate, celebrate and mark December 6th as the first time all Americans were free in the United States of America. The ratification of the 13th Amendment on this day, in the year of 1865, marked this historical event.

This book will give Americans an opportunity to celebrate freedom in addition to celebrating independence; independence and freedom are similar but not necessarily the same. If a people have both then that is great, and they are truly blessed. It is possible to have both, but most people have only one or neither.

This Movement is to focus on freedom! It is based upon the 13th Amendment, which legally and permanently ended slavery in this country for blacks who, up to this time, were still legally enslaved. At the same time, the 13th Amendment ushered in freedom with all of its unlimited possibilities.

Being a Constitutional amendment, the 13th Amendment carried far more weight and power than just a Presidential edict, decree or proclamation which could as easily be changed or altered by any succeeding President – one man.

The 13th Amendment Freedom Week will also help to unite and heal the country, in terms of racism, because both black and white can share in its existence and purpose. It was put into the Constitution by white men for black people. As a result, all can be proud and identify with it; and all can share in its success.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Manual?

Kariem Abdul Haqq: I came to the realization that many black Americans, and it continues to happen with our youth, do not understand the principles of freedom. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kariem Abdul Haqq, author of The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Manual →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Allison “Essence M” Edwards, author of Broken Promises Never Mend

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Allison “Essence M” Edwards, author of Broken Promises Never Mend
(Illuminnessence Publishing)

Tamika Adams never lost in anything she did as a child. Now all grown up, she’s seeking to win in the battle called Love. Soon she meets a suitable opponent in Quincy Thompson, a man who definetely brings his A-game and quickly sweeps her off her feet.

When their two worlds collide, its filled with passion, love and sex. However, lurking in the shadows are secrets and lies from the past that will turn their world upside down and cause their alliances to shift. Will they continue to play on the same side or will their fight for love simply be a recipe for disaster!?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Broken Promises Never Mend?

Allison “Essence M” Edwards: The idea for my novel came from anger and frustration resulting from a strained relationship I had on my own. It began as Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Allison “Essence M” Edwards, author of Broken Promises Never Mend →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Holly Spence, author of Covenant of Lies The Revealed Truth

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Holly Spence, author of Covenant of Lies The Revealed Truth
(Monarch Publications)

The drama, lies, deceit and hidden secrets are revealed in this second release of the Covenant of Lies trilogy.

Continue to follow the lives of the McFinley, Richardson and Taylor families. What will become of Jill and Shane’s budding relationship? Will the long time relationship between Henry and Carl survive the years of deceit and lies? Will Marcie’s relationship with her father be the final straw for Selma?

Covenant of Lies The Revealed Truth is the second book in the Covenant of Lies series of self-created web of lies by Author Holly Spence.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Covenant of Lies the Revealed Truth?

Holly Spence: It is a series that began with the first release Covenant of Lies the Untold Truth. It was actually birthed after writing my stage play, “STOP! You Are Killing ME.” Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Holly Spence, author of Covenant of Lies The Revealed Truth →