The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY
presents
The Ninth
National Black Writers Conference
Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31, 2008
Panels v Readings v Talkshops v Marketplace
Early Registration by mail ends
THIS SATURDAY March 15, 2008!
Online Registration ENDS March 21, 2008.
Only On-site Registration available after March 21, 2008.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR
SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
VIP RECEPTION & AWARDS PROGRAM
$75 DONATION REQUIRED
RSVP BY MARCH 21ST.
Susan L. Taylor, Honorary Chair
Honorees
Sonia Sanchez – Lifetime Literary Award
Poet, Writer, Activist
Cheryl & Wade Hudson
Randall Robinson
Cornel West
Authors & Publishers
Just Us Books
Writer & Educator
Writer & Educator
Featuring
(Partial Listing)
asha bandele
Amiri Baraka
Lindamichelle Baron
Patrick Henry Bass
Fred Beauford
Tonya Bolden
Roger Bonair- Agard
Herb Boyd
Valerie Boyd
Thomas Bradshaw
Regina Brooks
Gloria J. Brown Marshall
Kassahun Checole
William Jelani Cobb
Ron Daniels
Dawn Davis
Thulani Davis
Angela Dodson
David Anthony Durham
Thomas Sayers Ellis
Thomas Glave
Kyra Gaunt
Farah Jasmine Griffin
Donna Hill
Erica Hunt
Lawrence Jackson
Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
Omari Jeremiah
Tayari Jones
Valerie Kinloch
Quraysh Ali Lansana
Nathan McCall
Terry McMillan
Brenda Marie Osbey
Jiara Placide
Kevin Powell
Lynn Procope
Nancy Rawles
Robert Reid- Pharr
Martha Southgate
Patricia Spears-Jones
Tracy Sherrod
Quincy Troupe
Eisa Ulen
Jerry Ward, Jr.
Gregory Walker
John Edgar Wideman
Julia Wright
Visit our website to view the full program!
Sponsors & Partners:
AALBC.com (African American Literature Book Club), African Voices, AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc., Office of NYS Assemblyman Karim Camara, Barnes and Noble Book Sellers, The BIG READ, Brooklyn Literary Council, Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, CACCI, Caribbean Research Center, Con Edison, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, The Links Incorporated, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New-York Historical Society, the PEN American Center, Target, Washington Mutual Savings Bank and WBAI 99.5 FM.
EVENTS WILL BE
On the Medgar Evers College Campus
1650 Bedford Avenue w Brooklyn, New York 11225
To register on line visit: www.mec.cuny.edu/nbwc or click Center for Black Literature
Or email: nbwc@mec.cuny.edu
Subject heading: registration
Checks are to be made payable to: National Black Writers Conference
Checks must be postmarked by March 15, 2008.
To inquire about vending, sponsorship, volunteering or ads for the program journal, email: nbwc@mec.cuny.edu with the appropriate subject heading. Telephone: 718-270-4811.
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Hotels In Brooklyn:
1) New York Marriott® at the Brooklyn Bridge - Official Conference Hotel for NBWC
333 Adams Street - Brooklyn, New York 11201 USA
Phone: 1-718-246-7000 Fax: 1-718-246-0563 Sales: 1-718-222-6520 ext. 6520
Toll-free: 1-888-436-3759
www.marriot.com
Brooklyn Heights NY Hotels & Lodging | New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
2) Holiday Inn Express - Brooklyn, New York City
625 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York (NY) 11215
Toll Free Reservations: 866.401.0553 Hotel Phone: 718.797.1133 • Fax: 718.797.1163
Email: info@ExpressBrooklyn.com
Website: www.ExpressBrooklyn.com
3)
Days Inn Brooklyn
437 39th Street
Gowanus Exp; 39th St Exit
Brooklyn, NY, 11232 US
www.daysinn.com
Maps & Directions
Maps & Directions
Hotel's Sunburst Rating
Phone:
718-853-4141
Fax:
718-853-4145
E-Mail:
14759@hotel.cendant.com
Check Availability & Rates
4) Comfort Inn
279 Butler Street - Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.855.9600 phone 718.855.9605 fax 1.866.427.6108 Reservations
info@comfortinnbrooklyn.com or Comfort Inn and Suites * Comfort Inn and Suites Brooklyn * Comfort Inn and Suites Brooklyn New York
5) Howard Johnson
599 Utica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203
718.774.0018 phone 718.221.4247 fax
Howard Johnson www.hojo.com
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This document was created by the Center for Black Literature. Please be advised that the New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge is the official hotel for the 2008 National Black Writers Conference. The other hotels are listed as a courtesy and are not approved by the National Black Writers Conference Committee.
For more information and to register, call 718.270.4811
To see more events, visit www.mec.cuny.edu
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
WAKE UP PEOPLE
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Yesterday was Super Tues as far as elections go. We know who needs to be in office and why. However, if some of our very own have their way Obama will never get there. Please check out this link. Be sure to click on Obama to get the full story and activate all the links. You can also check out Bossip
Copy and past the link below into your browser.
Because of these negroes
http://www.bossip.com/11735/obama-may-lose-because-of-these-negroes/
Yesterday was Super Tues as far as elections go. We know who needs to be in office and why. However, if some of our very own have their way Obama will never get there. Please check out this link. Be sure to click on Obama to get the full story and activate all the links. You can also check out Bossip
Copy and past the link below into your browser.
Because of these negroes
http://www.bossip.com/11735/obama-may-lose-because-of-these-negroes/
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Books are Deceiving
This is a re-post of my article on Blogging in Black
Over the years I must admit that I got swept up in the misconception that the book was a reflection of the writer. How stupid and prejudicial of me, being a writer myself and having told countless people that the stories and the characters that I write about are not me or my life. Yet, I fell into the very mindset that I’d vehemently shouted against–when it came to me.
As with anything,it takes a major jolt, a reality check to jar prejudice from its roots. My jarring came during a bus trip that I took this past summer–the Soul Expression Bus Tour.
The tour was the first of its kind–a bus load of African American writers doing a sweep of Wal-Mart stores in three cities. The trip, the response, the sales, the fans were phenomenal. The trip was historical and has been regarded as the most successful tour that Levy books as done to date.
But during that tour, sharing that time and space with all level of writers and all genres I was afforded an up close and personal opportunity to see beyond the wall of prejudice I’d erected regarding certain writers and their work. And what I discovered changed my mind and attitude. These writers were nothing like the characters on the page or the stories they depicted.
These were smart, classy, fun-loving women who found a niche, mastered it and soared to success. They are brilliant business women who were so kind and giving to me in sharing ideas, offering suggestions and even their help. But most of all they offered friendship.
The bus tour was historic in many ways. For me, it was a turning point, an awakening. I’m happy that I went. I’m grateful that I had the chance to have my eyes and my heart opened. It’s easy to look at something or someone and make a blanket judgment based on personal prejudices or preconceived notions. After all it’s been done to us for centuries.
But now especially during Black History month when we look at where we were and how far we’ve come, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that we have enough against us, out there and we don’t need to be against each other.
I learned a lot during that tour and hopefully I have made some new friends that will last me a lifetime.
Over the years I must admit that I got swept up in the misconception that the book was a reflection of the writer. How stupid and prejudicial of me, being a writer myself and having told countless people that the stories and the characters that I write about are not me or my life. Yet, I fell into the very mindset that I’d vehemently shouted against–when it came to me.
As with anything,it takes a major jolt, a reality check to jar prejudice from its roots. My jarring came during a bus trip that I took this past summer–the Soul Expression Bus Tour.
The tour was the first of its kind–a bus load of African American writers doing a sweep of Wal-Mart stores in three cities. The trip, the response, the sales, the fans were phenomenal. The trip was historical and has been regarded as the most successful tour that Levy books as done to date.
But during that tour, sharing that time and space with all level of writers and all genres I was afforded an up close and personal opportunity to see beyond the wall of prejudice I’d erected regarding certain writers and their work. And what I discovered changed my mind and attitude. These writers were nothing like the characters on the page or the stories they depicted.
These were smart, classy, fun-loving women who found a niche, mastered it and soared to success. They are brilliant business women who were so kind and giving to me in sharing ideas, offering suggestions and even their help. But most of all they offered friendship.
The bus tour was historic in many ways. For me, it was a turning point, an awakening. I’m happy that I went. I’m grateful that I had the chance to have my eyes and my heart opened. It’s easy to look at something or someone and make a blanket judgment based on personal prejudices or preconceived notions. After all it’s been done to us for centuries.
But now especially during Black History month when we look at where we were and how far we’ve come, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that we have enough against us, out there and we don’t need to be against each other.
I learned a lot during that tour and hopefully I have made some new friends that will last me a lifetime.
On the Line on AOL Black Voices!!!
On The Line featured on AOL Black Voices More than Words by Felicia Pride.
Check it out!!
http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/01/31/on-the-line-with-donna-hill/
Check it out!!
http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/01/31/on-the-line-with-donna-hill/
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
ANOTHER CLINTON WHITE HOUSE??? OH MY
A DEMOCRACY OR A MONARCHY??
Who will really run the White House is Hillary wins?
Who will really run the White House is Hillary wins?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Turn Out Was Great
Thanks so all those who came out in the bitter cold to visit us at Hue Man Bookstore in Harlem. The discussion on relationships, the state of black literature and where we are going was inspiring and eye-opening. The brothers from The Flow are awesome!!
My First Book Signing for the Year
Hey Fam,
Well today I venture out on my first booksigning for the new year. Can I just say that even after 18 years in the biz, booksignings still freak me out!! Yes, it's true. I still get the butterflies and the racing heart and that old feeling.... who the heck is gonna come out and see me? sniff.
But I am going to put my best foot forward and head over to Hue Man Books in Harlem. I'm on a panel with Gloria Mallette and Kenda Bell.
So wish us well.
Well today I venture out on my first booksigning for the new year. Can I just say that even after 18 years in the biz, booksignings still freak me out!! Yes, it's true. I still get the butterflies and the racing heart and that old feeling.... who the heck is gonna come out and see me? sniff.
But I am going to put my best foot forward and head over to Hue Man Books in Harlem. I'm on a panel with Gloria Mallette and Kenda Bell.
So wish us well.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Getting it Together for 2008
Well, the new year is here. I try not to make resolutions that I know I will eventually break. However, I know I need to buckle down. I have several writing projects on my plate and even though the year has just started (two weeks ago), I'm already behind.
There once was a time when I could truly multitask without breaking a sweat! Ha, ha... now I sweat more than task... if ya know what I mean.
So learning to adjust to my new physical self has forced me to reevaluate my mental self and remember that I may get better with age, but there's just some things I can't do anymore...
Like say party Thurs, Fri, Sat and into Sunday morning... get up on Monday and go to work. If I did that now I'd get to work, but on a stretcher!
Or you could remember birthdays, phone numbers, addresses and names without having a million gadgets to store them on. Now... shoot, I can barely remember what I'm supposed to do next!
But life goes on. It's all about change anyway. I'm enjoying mine.. at least when I'm not too tired and get remember what the hell it is I'm supposed to be enjoying!
There once was a time when I could truly multitask without breaking a sweat! Ha, ha... now I sweat more than task... if ya know what I mean.
So learning to adjust to my new physical self has forced me to reevaluate my mental self and remember that I may get better with age, but there's just some things I can't do anymore...
Like say party Thurs, Fri, Sat and into Sunday morning... get up on Monday and go to work. If I did that now I'd get to work, but on a stretcher!
Or you could remember birthdays, phone numbers, addresses and names without having a million gadgets to store them on. Now... shoot, I can barely remember what I'm supposed to do next!
But life goes on. It's all about change anyway. I'm enjoying mine.. at least when I'm not too tired and get remember what the hell it is I'm supposed to be enjoying!
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
We're Back with Part Two
Visit Us ONLINE AND ENTER TO WIN!!!
We had a GREAT TIME last week...we hope to have an AWESOME time this week...so come out and join us this Sunday as we chat with the rest of the authors from On the Line!
"On the Line" Telephone Chat
with Donna Hill and Friends
January 6, 2008
Sunday, 8PM - 9PM EST
Call-In Number: 1-712-580-1800
Access Code: 961958
Tell a friend and enter to win a gift certificate along with FREE BOOKS!
Yasmin
www.apooo.org
Subscribe to APOOO News Today!
We had a GREAT TIME last week...we hope to have an AWESOME time this week...so come out and join us this Sunday as we chat with the rest of the authors from On the Line!
"On the Line" Telephone Chat
with Donna Hill and Friends
January 6, 2008
Sunday, 8PM - 9PM EST
Call-In Number: 1-712-580-1800
Access Code: 961958
Tell a friend and enter to win a gift certificate along with FREE BOOKS!
Yasmin
www.apooo.org
Subscribe to APOOO News Today!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
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