Black Authors Network Talk Show

Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe. TONIGHT'S FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:00 pm - Swirl Girl: Coming of Race in the USA by TaRessa Stovall 8:30 pm - Amazing Grace: A Tribute to You, The Story of Us by D. Michele Jackson TaRessa Stovall was born a Jazz Baby in Seattle, Washington when her parents’ marriage was illegal in 16 states. An author from the age of seven, TaRessa has written several poems, books, and plays on various topics, including racial identity and the impact of colorism on People of Color. Check out her sizzling new memoir, SWIRL GIRL: Coming of Race in the USA on taressastovall.com. Connect with her on Twitter and Instagram @taressatalks. SWIRL GIRL: Coming of Race in the USA reveals the raw truths about how a hard-headed, Mixed-race, “Black Power Flower Child” battles society—and sometimes her closest loved ones—to forger her identity on her own terms. As the USA undergoes its own racial growing pains, from the 1968 riots after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, to the historic 2008 election of the nation’s first Biracially Black president, TaRessa Stovall challenges popular stereotypes and fights nonstop pressures to contort, disguise, or deny her uncomfortable journey.

Leadership in Action: 5 Key Principles of Racial Justice Work by Kofi Annan More about the book: 42fightingwords.com As painful and upsetting as George Floyd’s murder was, it was encouraging to witness not just the intense condemnation–and ultimate prosecution–of the officers involved but the almost universal recognition that that incident was a mere symptom of a greater problem, systemic racism. In the subsequent months, more resources and energy were invested into fighting systemic racism than ever before. America experienced the largest and longest-running protests in its history, and corporate America pledged over $200 billion to racial justice initiatives. Unfortunately, according to research conducted by Forbs Magazine, as of late 2022, the majority of that money either went unspent while the rest was spent on efforts that had little systemic impact. The problem is that even individuals and organizations that have the best of intentions are clueless about how to craft an effective strategy to conduct racial justice activism. This work can be daunting, and even seasoned veterans can become overwhelmed or burned out. In this book, Kofi, a nationally recognized racial justice activist and award-winning author, lays out his five key guiding principles for conducting efficient and effective racial justice work. The guide serves as a tool for individuals, corporations, or non-profit organizations whose heart is in the right place but could use help crafting a strategy. Purchase your copy today, click here.

Patricia A. Saunders' work has been featured on a Coast to Coast Book Tour at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Toronto Word On The Street, Sacramento Black Book Fair, Tucson Book Festival, Miami International Festival of Books and AARP Life@50+ Spring Convention. Recently she was chosen among 100 authors from around the United States to participate in the Author’s Pavilion at the 2018 Congressional Black Caucus Convention in Washington, DC. Her latest book, Four Seasons of Love, covers all aspect of love broken into four chapters relate to the four seasons. Patricia, a Supervisor in Silicon Valley, in her spare time she enjoys to travel, wine tasting, and spending time cooking for friends. Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe. TONIGHT'S FEATURED SPEAKERS * Four Seasons of Love: Anthology of Poetry by Patricia A. Saunders * Josephine Baker's Last Dance by Sherry Jones * Rhythm Bay Love by Patricia A. Bridewell * Basketball & Ballet by Suzette Harrison * King, Duke, and Prince by Sheryl Grace * Amazing Grace: A Tribute to You, The Story of Us by D. Michele Jackson READ MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS AT: http://crownholderstransmedia.com

LoLo Smith is a children’s book author on a mission to positively reshape the way children of color see themselves. As an elementary school teacher, she was dismayed with the lack of children’s books with characters of color on the market. So she established Do The Write Thing of DC (DTWT), with two other like-minded individuals. This 501(c)(3) tax exempt not-for-profit publishes books by, about and for African Americans to address the lack of diversity in books. “I’m filling diversity gaps in children’s literature and doing my part to normalize the appearance of African American and Hispanic girls and boys in books,” she says. LoLo has written 10 books for children. Her books feature anime characters, American Girl dolls, superheroes and even dogs! She writes on topics such as kindness, bullying, community workers, and the COIVD-19 pandemic. She has taken her commitment a step further by developing a literacy program, Living Storybook, through which she re-issues her original books with photos of African American and Hispanic children that participate in DTWT’s after-school and summer programs. “When children see photos of themselves in a book, it becomes a powerful incentive for them to read,” she says. LoLo Smith is pleased to announce the release of three new children's books which are available for purchase at https://www.amazon.com/LoLo-Smith/e/B01LDWYAEK Books by LoLo Smith can be found at: LoLo Smith on AuthorsDen: http://www.authorsden.com/lolosmith LoLo Smith at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LoLo-Smith/e/B01LDWYAEK