Book: Rewriting The Script

After her divorce she applied and was accepted into the police academy, where she graduated number one in her class. Three years later she was promoted to sergeant and later excelled to the rank of captain. During her tenure as an officer, Arlether also earned her Master Peace Officer Certification, which is the highest certification an officer can attain. Then in 1998 she was honored as “Officer of the Year” and later earned several congressional commendations. More>>>

Books: Courtney's Collage w/Sherille Fisher (2007); Writer's Guide to Self-Publishing & Marketing (2007); Falling for Lies (2006); Dancing with Temptation (2005); Forgive Us This Day (2004)

Barbara is currently a Freelance Writer, an Independent Publisher (Amani Publishing, LLC), and an active member of the Tallahassee Writer's Association. Barbara spends her spare time traveling as a Motivational Speaker or conducting seminars and workshops on writing, publishing, and marketing. When she's not publishing books for other aspiring authors, she's working on projects for herself. More>>>

Bridgette is the owner of MAC Fitness (Making-A-Commitment to Fitness), an organization that offers creative solutions for incorporating healthier lifestyle habits. She is also the author of the fast-selling informative novel, Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body, and Soul, a novel tailor-made for individuals who struggle with implementing healthier lifestyle habits in the midst of daily demands, obligations and pursuits. More>>>

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Books: Her Special Hair; Soulfully Raw; more

Like most of us, I come from a family that have a history of diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, renal failure, and more.  People often say "it runs in the family" but if they were to really examine the situation they'd discover that not only do the illness "run in the family" but so do the patterns of eating.  More>>>

Book: I . . . And When A Disposeable Child

C.J. was educated in the District of Columbia School System. After completing her schooling in Armstrong Adult Education Center, Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, Pennsylvania and Strayer College in Washington, D.C. where she Majored in Criminology, Computer Science, Business Administration and English Literature, C.J. settled in employment with Computer Logic Systems, Inc. as a Data Entry Manager and is currently semi-retired as a Writer/Author and Speaker for the Fight Against Child Abuse and the Detection of the same. More>>>

Business: Black-Market Exchange

Crystal is the Owner/Administrator of Black-Market Exchange, a company dedicated to promoting black entrepreneurship, networking and community involvement. This site features free resources for entrepreneurs, financial resources, community information, business services and much more. Crystal is also a freelance writer and participates in community organizations and events that encourage progression in the black community. More>>>

Book: Goddesses Of Fortune

After working in the television industry from 1988 – 1994, Dr. Tonya decided to go on a quest. Walking away from a secure, well paying job, she began life as a street vendor blending oils and making incense and becoming an independent researcher on the subject of Black Nationalism. In 1996, Dr. Tonya (a.k.a. Monifa Yaa) was the host and Associate Producer of Let’s Talk, a weekly cable show for Queens Public Television in New York City. More>>>

Love Revealed

As we sat in Kurt's funeral, my thoughts and emotions ran rampantly. I felt guilty because I had not been aware of the gravity of his illness and had therefore not been a part of his life during those last months. I had not had a chance to say good-bye. My sense of loss was even more vivid as I listened to person after person describe their relationship with the deceased. As I listened, I realized that I really had not known this person who was my first cousin and now I could only become acquainted with him through the fond verbal memories of others. More>>>

Company: DonJea Romance

Jeané was in the mortgage field as a Mortgage Underwriter and Trainer in which she taught several mortgage classes, several self-help classes, and was instrumental in opening a few new offices nationwide and training the new employees for their chosen positions. More>>>

Book: Afoetry

I believe we should be proud of our heritage, and others should try to understand it. In this book, I use poetry as a means of teaching black people about their history, heritage and culture. These are lessons that were never taught in school. Though many of my poems reveal the hardships people of color have endured, they were written to open people's eyes to the fact that blacks are a strong race of people able to succeed against all odds, while at the same time contributing significantly to human progress. More>>>

Short Story: The Painted Loft - Blue Fingerprints

I was invited to his home for an art exhibition. Actually, I wasn’t invited, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time which was the elevator. My neighbor, the host of this party, who previously inspired me to channel my inner artist, had three canvases propped against the wall as he pressed the down button. When the doors opened, I offered to help him. More>>>

Business: Simply Tarra

Tarra has enjoyed almost thirty years in broadcasting. She has reported or anchored the news at KSWO-TV, KFOR, KWTV-9, and KAUZ. She was the News Director at KLAW-KZCD and KVRS Radio stations. During her broadcasting career she has interviewed many people to include "Smoking" Joe Frazier, "Sugar" Ray Leonard, Little Richard, James Brown, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls and Lt. Governor Mary Fallin, Former Congressman J. C. Watts and President George W. Bush. She has spent two decades ministering to women across the country individually, in churches and at conferences. She is founder and Senior Minister of CREATED IN HIS IMAGE MINITRIES, an outreach ministry to women and heads up the WOMEN'S INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK, through which she organizes and facilitates empowerment workshops for women. Through “WIN” Tarra creates a platform for other women on a variety of levels. More>>>

Business: All Female Emcees

Myiah (CEO Myiah Ford Inc.) is no spring chicken. Cultivated early into a lifestyle of humility and hard work, she now stands high on the ladder of success. As owner of a multimedia firm that provides unparalleled promotions and marketing support for an international audience for more than 25 million fans and over 350 Female MCs/Rappers participating in Hip-Hop/Rap music, Myiah reaps a great harvest. Incorporated in 2006, she secured her first web property www.allfemaleemcees.com. All Female Emcees dot com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Myiah Ford, Inc. and a leading provider of news, events, links, information and entertainment on Female MCs/Rappers. Currently the website is averaging 1,100 hits per month and its advertisers are experiencing an influx of browsers from AllFemaleEmcees.com. More>>>

Book: Breaking Invisible Chains

A woman of many ambitions and gifts, Nekisha is the President and CEO of Living Vivaciously Consulting, a full-service personal and professional development consulting company. Nekisha-Michelle is the visionary and lead facilitator of her retreat and seminar SPA-JAMA W.O.R.K.S. (Women Overcoming Relationships that Kill the Spirit). For five years, this vibrant soul was also an independent consultant and leader with Warm Spirit, a self-care and well-being company. More>>>

Business: Miracles & Blessings Salon II

Proud owner of Miracles & Blessings Salon II based out of Houston, Texas, Latrecia Antwine is best known by her clients and friends as Nikki “The Unique Stylist.” Nikki is fortunate to be licensed in two states; Texas and Florida. She is also a certified educator for Farouk Systems Deep Brilliance Line of hair care products. "We strive to encourage, educate, promote and motivate the plus size women to be comfortable in the skin they're in. We want society to accept us as the majority and not the minority." More>>>

Business: nVision Publishing

Nicole is a playwright, producer, author and speaker whose creative expressions address the issues of empowerment, encouragement, hope, and healing for all, with special emphasis on African American women and children who often have their images maligned, distorted and misrepresented. More>>>

Business: Sky Sister Studio

Sky Sister Studio is a House of Concept Design. Clients are those who are looking for an unusual perspective in branding, promoting, and expressing their businesses: sleek, glamourous, and logical design. Sky Sister Studio offers High-End web, print, textile, and wearable art design. The Studio has 3 divisions: Sky Sister Graphic Design Services: web design, print layout and design, collateral design (business cards, etc.), illustration, and garment & textile design. More>>>

Radio Show: Building Bridges

Niquenya is an executive life coach, mediator, management consultant, author and motivational speaker with over 10 years experience specializing in motivating small business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, groups and individuals in a career or life transition to use their innate abilities to master their goals and achieve successes beyond their wildest dreams. More>>>

Business: Ada Cosmetics

In development for two years, Ada Cosmetics launched on January 15, 2005 at the Baltimore Natural Hair Care Conference to a glowing reception. During that time, many combinations of natural ingredients were researched and tested to find the formulae resulting in the best makeup. More>>>

Tulsa Chapter

Sisters Sippin' Tea Literary Group - Tulsa Chapter, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy in our community. We initially started out meeting monthly to share our passion for reading but soon had a vision that we were destined to be more than just a social reading group. Because of the philanthropic thrust of the Tulsa branch of SST, we consider ourselves more than a book club. We host several literary events a year with the largest being the Annual Fall Books and Brunch - a fund raiser for Sisters Sippin' Tea Community Outreach Programs. We have an active book review committee, make substantial contributions in our community and maintain a reading group - Little Sisters Sippin' Tea - for girls eight through twelve years of age. More>>>

In late 2003, I set out on the quest for knowledge pertaining to black hair care and black hair growth. After gathering my knowledge, I started putting what I had discovered to the test. In six months, my hair had made a drastic turn around and went from breaking to growing again. More>>>

Business: Dreams & Visions Event Planner

The moment of truth came seven years ago when Sylvia decided she wanted to do something special for her community. Once she realized that there was a big demand for event planners in her hometown, she immediately jumped at the opportunity. That's when her passion and creation called Dreams and Visions Event Planner, Inc. was born. More>>>

Business: Echelon Entertainment

Sister Tavares is the President and CEO of Echelon Entertainment, a boutique promotions company which promotes uplifting and positive books, music, theatrical works, businesses and events. The primary vision of Echelon Entertainment is to inspire, motivate and encourage. Sister Tavares, since 2004, has represented various musical artists and producers, promoted authors and has assisted with event planning, coordination and execution for conferences, seminars and other networking events. More>>>

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