Last Thursday, Layla walked into elementary school with Big Sis as a kindergarten student and experienced a new first: Meet The Teacher Night. Her familiarity with the campus didn’t temper the awe in Layla’s expression as she waved at staff members on the way to Homeroom. Wide eyes took in future classmates, vivid posters and… Continue reading Big Changes For Baby Girl: Conquering The Challenges Of Kindergarten
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America’s Most Wanted: The Perpetual & Unwarranted Racial Profiling Our Daughters & Sons
With the start of school a couple of weeks away, Calvin and I have procured most of the necessities our kids will need to begin the new year. When questions arise from the soon-to-be kindergartener and almost-third-grader, we answer what we can and remind them that, usually, behaving well and doing their best work should… Continue reading America’s Most Wanted: The Perpetual & Unwarranted Racial Profiling Our Daughters & Sons
Behind The Stories of Niobia Bryant, The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
…..With the first of three new titles hitting stores this month and an exciting new adaption of a former novel in the works, the prolific Ms. Bryant took time to dish on her latest projects, what made her end a favorite fan series and why, even after incredible success in the romance field, she will… Continue reading Behind The Stories of Niobia Bryant, The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
Eric Roberson’s “The Box”: The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
……Hearkening to the musical memories of his childhood while drawing on a modern-day grown man’s experiences in love, Eric Roberson adds refreshing depth and dimension to the typical scenarios of ‘boy meets girl.’ “Haunted” is both whimsical and weary, rueing a self-inflicted torment that caused him to fear, and lose, the game of love: “I’m… Continue reading Eric Roberson’s “The Box”: The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
Embracing Urban Fiction: The DMN Niobia Bryant/Meesha Mink Interview
After 15 years, dozens of novels and numerous awards, author Niobia Bryant is trying something new. She’s launching an urban fiction series under her pseudonym, Meesha Mink. Kiss The Ring, which hits store shelves on Tuesday (Aug 5), may appear similar to the other popular titles she’s written for the genre, but according to Bryant,… Continue reading Embracing Urban Fiction: The DMN Niobia Bryant/Meesha Mink Interview