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An Exciting Summer Book Sale is Back!

Summer’s here (Yay!) And once again, the Unversity of Illinois Press (UIP) is inviting book lovers to take advantage of its annual summer sale. From June 1st through June 16th, ALL UIP books are discounted 50%. So why not find your favorite UIP book – including my own book, Word Warrior: Richard Durham, Radio and Freedom…

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African Americans | Education | Music

Spring is Here…Along with Some Great Choral Music!

If Spring showers, flowers and music bring you joy, you might want to check out the Prince George’s County Choral Society’s (PGCCS) upcoming concert. The PGCCS will celebrate this season of blossoms on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Recital Hall of the Fine and Performing Arts Building of Bowie State University. The University is located…

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Music | Nonfiction

An Upcoming Concert of Note

If you love great music and you live in the Washington, DC metro area, you might want to check out the upcoming concert by the Prince George’s Philharmonic. The orchestra, along with the Prince George’s County Choral Society – of which I am a proud member – and the Bowie State University Concert Choir, will…

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An Exciting March 2025 Writers Conference

Happy New Year! If you’re a writer or book lover looking for an event that could stimulate your creativity and engage your curiosity, you might want to check out the upcoming Telling the Stories of Black Lives through Biography Conference. Set for March 21-22, 2025 in Montgomery Alabama, this first-of-its-kind national conference is sponsored by…

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Celebrating The Life and Influence of Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon

On July 16th, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, joined the ancestors. Dr. Reagon was a powerful singer/songwriter, a leading Smithsonian Institution curator and a trailblazing social activist/historian/author. She founded and led – for 30 years – the Grammy nominated acapella singing group, Sweet Honey in the Rock. The group is now celebrating its…

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