Brenda L. Thomas: Cooking for the Family
Photo courtesy of Brenda L. Thomas “Cook with those you love.” Author Brenda L. Thomas has written nine steamy novels and has become a…
Angela Jefferson: Feeling Is Poetry
Photo by Willie Woodard “Write what you feel.” Angela Jefferson is a mother of two, a grandmother of one, and an author, poet, storyteller,…
Black History 365: A Truthcentric View of History
Dr. Walter Milton Jr. and Dr. Joel A. Freeman. Photo by HMS Elite Photography; photo courtesy of Black History 365. “We are creating a…
Robin Farmer’s Debut Novel Gives Youth Agency
Photo by Clem Britt “Never let the dream die.” At the age of 8, Robin Farmer told her mother that she wanted to be…
Alvin Glymph: Hip-Hop Ambassador
Photo courtesy of Alvin Glymph “Take ownership of your culture.” Alvin Glymph was born and raised in Queens during the birth and formation of…
Carylee Carrington: Virtual Literacy
Photos by Dawn Gardner “Inspire children to dream.” Carylee Carrington is a literacy advocate who uses her books to bridge the racial divide. Her…
Larry Palmer Finds Himself
Author Larry Palmer. Photo by Crane Photography. “There is power in words.” Before he thought of himself as a writer, Larry Palmer was…
Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin: Life Told Through Poetry
Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin. Photos courtesy of JMU Public Relations. “Great books can change lives.” Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin is a professor of English…
Ken Harvey Is More Than Meets the Eye
Ken Harvey. Photos by Jenna D. Burke. “God has given each of us certain talents, it is up to us to choose what we…
Nancy Redd Stands Tall
“Encourage, empower, and embrace the youth.” Nancy Redd’s talent lies in creating and discussing the stories that no one else is telling. She’s a…