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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Denetra K. Alexander, author of Sad, But True

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Denetra K. Alexander, author of Sad, But True
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Sad, But True is a compilation of short stories that carry you on a trip through love, laughter, hurt, pain, dating, confusion and even domestic violence, with a strong dose of empathy and life lessons learned.

Our characters are sure to take you through the entire gauntlet of emotions and have you loving every step of the journey. You’re sure to identify with one or all of the stories. If not, you’re either dead, or you haven’t truly lived yet!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Sad, But True?

Denetra K. Alexander: I came up with the idea for Sad, But True while I was beginning to get my second novel All’s Fair on paper. The concern was Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Denetra K. Alexander, author of Sad, But True →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kevin Aregbe, author of Kevo: Absence of Color

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Kevin Aregbe, author of Kevo: Absence of Color
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Kevo, who was on Fox news “From Inmate to Entrepreneur” has written a book based on miseducation to America. The book explains the influence and lies of the European education system. Kevo also has powerful and inspirational advice in the book for young African-Americans.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Kevo: Absence of Color?

Kevin Aregbe: History. Inspiration creates History. I was inspired by so many people: Angela Davis, George Jackson, James Baldwin, Steve Biko, Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kevin Aregbe, author of Kevo: Absence of Color →

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Black History Month – Bobby Brown – New Jack Swing – Music Pioneer

New Edition’s Bobby Brown was born Robert Barisford Brown on born February 5, 1969. This R&B singer/songwriter/rapper/dancer began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits after success in pop group New Edition. He was also a pioneer of the New Jack Swing movement and is the ex-husband of pop singer Whitney Houston.

See why Whitney Houston called him “The Original King of R&B” after the jump.

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