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Shelia M. Goss’ is set to release her tenth novel, DELILAH (Urban Books – December 2010; $14.95). DELILAH is the story about the thirty-year old and fine, Samson Judges who is the preacher of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church. He’s beloved by his congregation, but temptation is about to strike in the form of  the divalicious beauty, Delilah. And, only the […]

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Shayne Lee, Ph.D, is an associate professor of sociology at Tulane University. He is the author of “T.D. Jakes: America’s New Preacher,” which analyzes major changes in the black church culture and contemporary American religion, and co-author of “Holy Mavericks: Evangelical Innovators and the Spiritual Marketplace,” which looks at the appeal of celebrity preachers.  Read […]

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Less than 48 hours after the announcement of President Obama’s forthcoming children’s book, “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters,” the title is a bestseller – landing in the top 25 on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com as of Wednesday.  Read more:

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  When Zane puts out a new book, you can expect one thing – it’s gonna be sexy. Her latest, “The Hot Box,” is no different. The saga of the [sex] lives and loves of four people is sure to be a page-turner. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/life_style/love_relationship_life_style/20987

Mary Mary is the gospel duo of sisters Erica and Tina Campbell, and though they have world-wide recognition, three Grammy Awards and sold millions of records, Mary Mary feels a strong calling to inspire, encourage and motivate young girls to live an authentic and integrity-filled life. In their debut book release, Be U: Be Honest, […]

FORTY MINUTES OF HELL: The Extraordinary Life of Nolan Richardson by Rus Bradburd is the compelling story of the legendary African-American basketball coach and NCAA Title winner who was fired after a controversial public outburst. It is the first full-length portrait of Richardson’s celebrated, yet complicated—and unintentionally politicized—life and career.