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Marquerite Press Promo

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Contact: Delores Thornton
Marguerite Press Promo
President and CEO
http://www.margueritepresspromo.com/
[email protected]


Because You Deserve The Very Best!

Marguerite Press Promo is an arm of Marguerite Press which was founded in 1996 by Delores Thornton. Thornton felt the need to help aspiring authors as well as offer added exposure to the seasoned veterans. She first came up with an organization (now defunct) called African American Authors Helping Authors. Though it was immensely popular, Thornton realized that authors, who had not traveled extensively and invested tens of thousands of dollars, couldn�t relate to her methods of networking to maximize their advertising and marketing dollars. To that end she has established Marguerite Press Promo, to give authors exposure plus!
Thornton, author of "Ida Mae" "Babe" and "Anybody Seen Junebug?", is a columnist for the Indiana Herald newspaper and also for the POWER magazine. Additionally, she writes an Internet column called "How To Self-publish That Great Novel Without Going Nuts!" that can be found at: http://www.destee.com/, and at: www.doenetwork.com/shewrote. She is also a radio show host of "A Round 2 It" at: http://www.bookcrazy.net/.
Thornton (and her company, Marguerite Press) has given workshops, seminars and literary events in conjunction with the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library and WIN (Women in Networking). She has been a panelist at numerous literary events. Thornton also hosted the "First Annual Indy Essay Contest" where she awarded trophies and prizes to children in grades 2 through 12. Thornton's books have been selected for required reading by colleges and universites, and she has attended book fairs, book expos, summits and literary cruises.
Thornton created an authors� catalog in the fall of 2001, which shipped to AA libraries, bookstores and book clubs across the nation. And she received the vision and administered the first of its kind national book awards program that she called "The Self-published/Small Press Awards" (SPA). Although the corporation was dissolved, Thornton maintains the same determination to help authors that she expressed in the "Mission Statement" and also in the "Motto" that she drafted for the dissolved entity. AND...Thornton still has the passion and desire to help authors. The authors' book awards will go on again this year. The authors' catalog will come out again this fall, and literary signings are already being planned in conjunction with local libraries. Additionally, Thornton is organizing other national events.
Let us put our Creative Genius to work for you! Join Marguerite Press Promo and let Delores Thornton (The Queen of Promotion) get the word out about you and your work!
Visit the Marguerite Press Promo site at: http://www.margueritepresspromo.com/. You will see our "Terms and Services" and please look at our Links page. There you will find noteworthy organizations such as: Disilgold, So You Want To Be A Star, African-American Literature Book Club, Doenetwork and also the Delores Thornton author's site. You will also find our resource section with banners for: Tina Richell Literary Promotions, Lena's Reviews, C&B; Books Distribution, BookCrazy Radio and Black Refer.com.
You have penned a great work, now let Delores Thornton and Marguerite Press Promo give it the chance it so rightfully deserves. Please contact Delores Thornton at: http://www.margueritepresspromo.com/ for more information. Or email us at: [email protected].

IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
C&B; BOOKS CELEBRATES BLACK FACTS

January 21, 2003 Al Sharpton Makes It Official He Is Running For President!

BLACK FACT-- We Mourn a Legend Nell Carter


A Legend, A Great Women Who Contributes to Black History. Rest My Sister, Rest in Peace. We Salute You Nell!

Born: September 13, 1948 Died: January 23, 2003 Well-rounded African-American character actress Nell Carter has found success on stage, television, in nightclubs, and in feature films. Carter started out as a nightclub/cabaret performer, but first gained national attention after winning a Tony for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin', and has appeared in several more. For her stage work, Carter has also received an Outer Circle... Nell Carter Biography Well-rounded African-American character actress Nell Carter has found success on stage, television, in nightclubs, and in feature films. Carter started out as a nightclub/cabaret performer, but first gained national attention after winning a Tony for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin', and has appeared in several more. For her stage work, Carter has also received an Outer Circle Critics Award, an Obie, and the Drama Desk Award. Carter started appearing on television in the mid-'70s when she had recurring roles in such series as the soap opera Ryan's Hope and the prime time series The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979-1981), where she played police sergeant Hildy Jones. Carter is best remembered for playing the strong-willed but soft-hearted Nell on the sitcom Gimme a Break (1981-1987). In addition to series work, Carter has appeared in television movies and guested many times on The Tonight Show. In 1986, she hosted her own television special, Never Too Old to Dream; during the 65th Annual Academy Awards (for 1992), she performed a show-stopping version of "Never Had a Friend Like Me" from the Disney-animated musical Aladdin. Carter made her feature-film debut in Milos Forman's adaptation of the controversial hit musical Hair and continued to find steady work in such films as The Grass Harp (1995) and The Proprietor (1997). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

C&B; Books Celebrates Best Selling Author of the Year

Meet Cynthia D Hunter - Author of Award Winning Title "A Diary of A Crack Addict's Wife" C&B; Books Has Received Rave Reviews From Visitors To the Site. A Ballot Was Held and Cynthia Hunter was choosen As Author of The Year 2003.
Cynthia unselfishly wrote a book about her trials and tribulations during an abusive relationship with her crack addicted spouse. Cynthia has taken her story abroad to help others to rely on their faith in God while facing their own personal plights through this journey we call life.
Bravo, Bravo, At a recent Book Signing Party hosted by C&B; Books,at the Elegant Sugar Hill Supper Club, located in Brooklyn, New York. Cynthia captured the audience with her amazing story of triump and courage.
Cynthia is available for lectures, workshops, speeches, interviews and book signings. You will be elated with this woman's story. Cynthia story is about the drug crack cocaine which doesn't discriminate, race, creed, religion or social status, however, this story goes deeper than the drug crack cocaine, that almost destroyed her and her son Terry, it is about Faith in the Valley, how love,dedication and determination to survive will pull you through the crossroads.
Cynthia we applaud you and we are honored to have you as our Author of the year. This decision was not made lightly as we have many award winning authors listed on our site. However, this was the People's choice award. Thank you for Cynthia for embracing us and sharing you with our viewers. If you would like to contact Cynthia D. Hunter for speaking engagements, lectures, signing, interview, radio or television, please email us at [email protected]. If you have not ordered your copy of this extraodinary book please get your copy here at C&B; Books today. Don't miss out on a very inspirational book.

BLACK FACTS FROM C&B; BOOKS

In 1990, Two months away from the 25th anniversary of the Civil Rights march on Selma, Alabama, 1,500 African American students boycott classes to express concern over the dismissal of Norward Rousell, the city's first African American superintendent.
In 1989, Clarence Willi Norris, last surviving member of the Scottsboro Boys, died at age 76 whiel a patient at the Bronx Community Hospital. Norris was one of nine African American teenagers accused of the 1931 rape of two white prostitutes in Alabama. The case was tried several times between 1931 and 1937 ending only after one woman recanted her charge. Norris spent 15 years in prison before being paroled. Once freed, Norris left Alabama for New York. He was pardoned by the state of Alabama in 1976 after the state parole board determined his innocence.
In 1972, Gospel music legend Mahalia Jackson dies this day in Evergreen Park,ILL.
In 1964, School officials reported that 464,000 Black and Puerto Rican students boycotted New York City public schools. More than 267,000 were absent during second boycott, March 16.1964
In 1961, Adam Clayton Powell elected Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee.
In 1961, Riot, University of Georgia. Two Black students Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes were suspended but a federal court ordered them reinstated. They returned to classes on January 16.
In 1913, Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, founded on the campus of Howard University, 1913
In 1912, Herbert Mills, of the original Mills Brothers Quartet, was born in Piqua, Ohio. The highly successful quartet was known for its smooth harmony.
In 1944, Matthew Henson receives a joint medal by Congress for his role as co-discoverer of the North Pole
In 1893, First Black American woman aviator, Bessie Coleman was born, 1893
In 1847, Founder of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, WR Pettiford was born, 1847
In 1830, Portsmouth (Ohio) Blacks forcibly deported by order of city officials.
In 1900, U.S. Rep. Jefferson Long, elected from the state of Georgia, died in Washington D.C. Long was the only candidate interested in running for the 60-day term and he was duly elected.

100 Black Men of Long Island Presents
Gang Awareness Forum
November 24, 2002

On November 24, 2002 the 100 Black Men of Long Island presented a Gang Awareness Forum at the 100 Black Men of Long Island headquarters building located at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550.
The guest speakers for the Gang Awareness Forum were Mr. Eric Taylor/Retired Chief New York City Department of Correction/Chairman & CEO secureperson.com, and Norbert E. Davidson, Gang Awareness and Prevention Program Coordinator for the New York City Department of Education. The Gang Awareness Forum highlighted the seriousness for our communities to be aware and knowledgeable of signs, which give us greater insight of gangs and prevention. The 100 Black Men of Long Island is committed to youth development and has a mission of making a difference through youth mentoring. Mr. Hezikiah Brown Deputy County Executive Nassau County was also a guest speaker, Mr. Brown highlighted the need for students to be taught conflict resolutions skills in the early grades k-1 through k-12 to ensure that they have develop adequate skills to solve problems through out their lives. He also highlighted the need for community organizations to collaborate to solve community problems as a unit. Mr. Brown has extensive skills in conflict resolution and was one of New York State's top conflict resolution specialists through a company named Brown, Brown & Associates.
One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Incorporated (OHBMLI) was established in 1974 and incorporated during the same year under the laws of the State of New York as a nonprofit organization. The purpose of OHBMLI is to improve the quality of life in Nassau/Suffolk Counties, particularly in the Black Community.
The organization works for the elimination of bigotry and discrimination, fosters equality of opportunity and assists members and constituents in their honorable endeavors. OHBMLI strives to improve the quality of life by becoming knowledgeable of issues facing our community and in constructive ways seeks to resolve those issues by developing ongoing dialog with the appropriate leadership levels in government, business, and the private sector.
Our methodology includes, but is not limited to, sponsoring forums, seminars, and meetings with elected officials, appointed persons, corporate executives, educational leaders, and other decision makers. The organization works to make economic opportunity a reality and supports upward mobility. Education.
It supports educational research and makes contributions to worthy causes insofar as possible. Supporting academic achievement and recognizing the importance of sound education in 1980, OHBMLI established an endowed fund for the Black students in high technology at SUNY Farmingdale. In 1984 OHBMLI initiated ten Achievement Awards for Black high school graduates in ten high schools on Long Island. Essential to the rapport and success of the organization is the belief in and practice of effective networking.
OHBMLI encourages business relationships among the membership and have successes documenting the viability of this approach.
In 1984 OHBMLI, in a Legislative Resolution by the New York State Assembly, was cited for commendable contributions to the advancement of higher education for Black students, as well as its laudable community activities. The organization is a life member of the National NAACP. OHBMLI will continue to exert a positive impact on the quality of life in Nassau and Suffolk counties, especially as it pertains to all the citizens of both counties. Membership.
The membership of OHBMLI is composed of men who demonstrate excellence in a broad range of professional endeavors. The Headquarters is 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. OHBMLI is a 501(c)(3) organization. Additional information is available upon request.
For more information on 100 Black Men of Long Island Programs and activities you may log on our website at www.100blackmentoflongisland.org or contact us at 516-538-6318.

ABOLITION MOMENT

Abolition movement was activity that took place in the 1800's to end slavery. Most abolitionist activity occurred in the United States and the United Kingdom, but antislavery movements operated in other countries as well. In the United States, antislavery activity began in colonial days. During the 1680's, Quakers in Pennsylvania condemned slavery on moral grounds. In the late 1700's, several leaders of the American revolutionary movement, including Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, spoke out against slavery.

WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON

The American Colonization Society, founded in 1816, led antislavery protests during the early 1800's. It tried to send freed slaves to Liberia in Africa. The abolitionist Elihu Embree published the first periodicals devoted wholly to the abolition of slavery. He established a weekly newspaper in Jonesborough, Tenn., in 1819 and a monthly publication, The Emancipator, which appeared in 1820. In 1831, the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison began publication of his newspaper, The Liberator. Garrison demanded immediate freedom for slaves. The American Anti-Slavery Society, founded in 1833, supported Garrison's crusade. The abolition movement gradually spread throughout the Northern States despite bitter and violent opposition by Southern slaveholders and Northerners who favored slavery. In 1837, a mob murdered Elijah P. Lovejoy, a newspaper editor of Alton, Illinois, who had published antislavery editorials.
Many famous abolitionists came from New England. They included Garrison, poets James Russell Lowell and John Greenleaf Whittier, and reformer Wendell Phillips. Others, such as the merchant brothers Arthur and Lewis Tappan and the reformer Theodore Weld, came from Middle Atlantic or Midwestern states.

SOJOURNER TRUTH

Women also played an important role in the abolition movement. Lucretia Mott and the sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimke organized groups and made speeches. Many free blacks also joined the abolitionists. They included James Forten and Robert Purvis, wealthy Philadelphia merchants; Frederick Douglass, a former fugitive slave from Maryland; and Sojourner Truth, a freed slave from New York.
The movement entered a new phase in 1840, when some of its leaders entered politics and founded the Liberty Party. James G. Birney, a former slaveholder born in Kentucky, ran as the party's candidate for president in 1840 and 1844. In 1848, abolitionists became an important element in the Free Soil Party. After 1854, most abolitionists supported the Republican Party.
Even after abolitionists entered politics, they remained more interested in their cause than in political offices. They combined political protest with direct action. Their homes often became stations on the underground railroad, which helped slaves fleeing to the free states or to Canada.

Abraham Lincoln

After the Civil War began in 1861, abolitionists rallied to the Union cause. They rejoiced when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, declaring the slaves free in many parts of the South. In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery in the country. Large numbers of abolitionists then joined the fight to win social and political equality for blacks. In the United Kingdom, abolitionists worked to end the international slave trade and to free slaves in the British colonies. Slavery had never flourished in England itself. On the other hand, many English people had become wealthy through the slave trade. William Wilberforce, a statesman and orator, headed the antislavery movement in England. In 1807, he helped persuade Parliament to pass a bill outlawing the slave trade. In 1833, another bill abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.

Contributor: David Herbert Donald, Ph.D., Charles Warren Professor American History, Harvard University; winner of Pulitzer Prize in Biography or Autobiography, 1961 and 1988.

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