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Native daughter brings Black History Month Literary Weekend back to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS —New Orleans native, author, and literary advocate Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson is celebrating the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend back home in New Orleans Feb. 19–21 with events across the city, including booksignings, a writers’ workshop, a comedy show, and the signature Ivory and Cream Affair Jazz Brunch.
Educator, author brings 2-book series to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Scholar, author, and theologian Dr. George Walters-Sleyon will travel to New Orleans Feb. 19-21 as one of 14 featured authors in the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend.
Louisiana chef marks 10th appearance at Black History Month Literary Weekend
NEW ORLEANS — Chef, culinary educator, and author Diana Riley is set to return to New Orleans for her 10th appearance at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 19-21.
Maryland author heads to Big Easy for Black History Month
NEW ORLEANS — Baltimore author and women’s empowerment advocate Michelle Rhoney will be one of 14 featured authors at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 19–21 in New Orleans.
Award-winning author, leadership coach comes to Big Easy for Black History Month
NEW ORLEANS — Award-winning author, leadership coach, and pastor Kevin Wayne Johnson will make his debut appearance as one of 14 featured authors at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, Feb. 19-21 in New Orleans.
Fantasy author heads to New Orleans for Black History Month
NEW ORLEANS — Raleigh-based fantasy fiction author Torrie Q. Jones is set to highlight three installments of her critically acclaimed Reborn the Book series at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 20–21 in New Orleans.
 New Orleans Actress, Model from Vietnam Becomes First Afro-Asian Filmmaker in South
NEW ORLEANS—New Orleans actress and model Saran T. Bynum, owner and founder of 5th Dimension Studioz, LLC, can now add executive producer to her title with the upcoming release of her semi-biographical feature film, Where I Stand, making her the first Afro Asian Vietnamese filmmaker in the South.
Wine, Words, and Pride: DMV Authors to Take Over Urban Grape DC for DC Pride Month Event
WASHINGTON—Meet the World Image Solutions is once again partnering with Urban Grape DC June 5 for a special Books & Wine: Pride Month Edition, celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories.
Meet the World Image Solutions Announces Essay Contest Winners
ACCOKEEK, MD—Meet the World Image Solutions CEO Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson kicked off her latest episode of Horizons Author Lounge by revealing the winners of the highly anticipated Eighth and Ninth-Grade Essay Contest.
Meet the World Image Solutions Announces For the Culture Award Winners
ACCOKEEK, MD—Meet the World Image Solutions proudly announces the winners of the inaugural For the Culture Book Awards. This year’s winners, chosen from a competitive field of talented storytellers, exemplify the highest standards of creativity, character development, and narrative depth.
Black History Month Literary Weekend Returns to DMV
ACCOKEEK, MD—Author, educator and member of the original Black Panther Party for Self-Defense Dr. Regina Jennings is set to be the keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 20-22, 2025.Â
Black History Month Literary Weekend Returns to DMV
SILVER SPRING, MD—Literary luminary and co-founder of the Hurston-Wright Foundation Marita Golden, and author and movie producer Tiffany L.Warren are set to headline...
Montgomery County entrepreneur releases historic thriller series
WASHINGTON—Silver Spring business owner Michael Pope has always been a student of history, so it was no surprise when he announced his debut as an author, releasing the first two installments of his four-part historical fiction thriller series, Lincoln’s Ghetto.
Black History Month Literary Weekend Comes to DMV
 SILVER SPRING, MD—Author and civil rights activist Lisa McNair and literary consultant and Hurston-Wright Foundation co-founder Marita Golden are set to be special guests at Meet the World Image Solutions’ 7th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend Feb. 23-25.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Students Release Anthology
WASHINGTON—Nine junior and senior students at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School came together to create Chaotic Harmony, a collection of short stories, essays and poetry.
Louisiana Zetas Elect New State Director
NEW IBERIA, LA—Louisiana educator Carmelita B. Roberts became the 18th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Louisiana State Director in a historic election, succeeding Renee Bourgieous, of Baton Rouge.
