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Kobe Bryant
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The People of the State of Colorado v. Kobe Bean Bryant (Part1)
by Loretta Smith (with legal commentary by Kimberly A. Gardner, J.D.)

Was Kobe Bryant set up? Did Katelyn Faber (the Accuser) have sex with 3 men in 3 days? Was there a 5 million dollar settlement offer? Did Kobe's wife, Vanessa, try to commit suicide? Will Vanessa and Kobe divorce after the trial?

These are just a few of the questions that are answered in a penetrating biography in which the professional, private and personal lives of Kobe Bean Bryant are laid bare. This book debunks many of the myths and rumors surrounding the Colorado incident and exposes the truth about how a young, gifted and charming athlete like Kobe Bryant became involved in a scandal that has rocked the sports world. Included is an analysis of the judicial rulings and evidence in the case by an attorney who explains why Kobe will be found not guilty. Sadly, however, Kobe is no longer an innocent.

A Poem for Veterans Day
by Latorial Faison- Poet & Author

Many Mighty Brave Soldiers

Many dwell among us
Many laid down their lives
Many are what sustain us
Many bring tears to our eyes

Mighty are the men who sleep in harm's way
Mighty are the women who stand for us today
Mighty are the soldiers who fought to their deaths for life
Mighty are the souls who have perished for the cause of right

Brave for every wound and shot
Brave for every cadence and cot
Brave for the red, white and blue
Brave for people just like you

Soldiers standing proud and strong
Soldiers facing the enemy all day long
Soldiers dedicated to the upward way
Soldiers who stand with pride for the U.S.A.

Veterans because of humility
Veterans because of loyalty
Veterans because of unity
Veterans because of duty

Carl sent this picture from Iraq to feature along with the poem. He's in the picture with his fellow soldiers and some Iraqi children. It was taken in September when his battalion (502d PSB out of Ft. Hood, TX) was working to prepare an Iraqi school for its first day.

Continue to lift all of our men and women in uniform up in prayer, especially those serving in war zones. "These are the days of great trials," and I believe that "what God has promised He is able also to perform."

Delores Thornton - Author of Anybody Seen Junebug shares this information with our readers

Shoshana Johnson, the African American woman who was held prisoner of war in the U.S. invasion of Iraq, was looking forward to a quiet discharge from the Army in a few days. Battle scarred and weary, she has said not a word as her fellow POW Comrade in arms Jessica Lynch cashes in with book and movie deals and a celebrity status in the media. But it is the Army that is forcing Johnson to break her peace. A few days ago, military brass informed her that she would receive a 30 percent disability benefit for her injuries. Lynch, who is White, was discharged in August and will receive an 80 percent disability benefit. The difference amounts to $600 or $700 per month in payments, and that is causing Johnson and her family to speak out. They are so troubled by what they see as a "double standard," that they have enlisted Rev. Jesse Jackson to help make their case to the news media. Jackson, who plans to plead Johnson's cause with the White House, the Pentagon and members of Congress, says the payment smacks a double standard and racism. "Here's a case of two women, same [unit], same war; everything about their service commitment and their risk is equal . . .. Yet there's an enormous contrast between how the military has handled these two cases," Jackson told The Washington Post. Johnson's father, Claude Johnson, himself an Army veteran, says that while neither he nor his family begrudge Lynch her celebrity or disability payments, he believes that his daughter should get her due, and it is more than a 30 percent disability benefit. For its part, the Army, in denying charges of double standard, said Friday that claims are awarded to soldiers according to their injuries. Johnson, 30, the mother of a 3-year-old daughter, was held captive for 22 days, when her unit stumbled into an ambush in southern Iraq last March. Eleven soldiers were killed, and six, including Lynch and Johnson, were taken prisoners. Johnson was shot in both legs and is still traumatized by her war experience. In addition to walking with a limp, she suffers from bouts of depression. So I ask that you forward this email on to all and inform others of this latest racial attack. Forget about the destroying of stamps, forget about Kobe, forget about Micheal Jordan getting fired and fight for the rights of this strong Black Woman!

New Release from Secrets Publishing
THE SECRETS:HOW TO CONTROL A MAN	Author:C.E.Cost Reviewer: Keyonna Norwood-Cole from Atlanta, GA USA Not Only to Control A Man but, Control Yourself As A Woman, March 22, 2003 I am totally in awe about this book. I found a few things I am semi-glad to say I can identify with. I recommend this book to all women & men. It gives women a better understanding of what a man wants and how over the years we have forgotten our role as the woman(help-mate). It teaches us to be a strong neck for the head of our households. I encourage my sistas to have an open mind while reading this and deposit this great advice within yourself. I am very proud of this book and its subject. As well as the Author Mr. C. E. Cost. Retails:$12.95

Family History is a Treasured Legacy
	The African Atlantic Genealogical Society will present workshops on Basic Geneology at 1:00 PM on Saturday Nov 1, Nov 8, and Nov 15, 2003 at The African American Museum of Nassau County 110 North Franklin Street Hempstead Admission is free, but a reservation is required Call: Julius---516-867-7480 Pat---516-481-3387 Joy---516-486-2210

Ba Ba Evans Words to the wise!!!
From The Desk Of Baba Evans
Food For Thought!

BaBaEvans, author of "The Pastor's Letter", ISBN# 1-881524-99-X
Next release: While the Village Sleeps
Words to the wise!!! From The Desk Of Baba Evans - Food For Thought!
Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him, but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals.
So the monarch offered him freedom, as long ashe could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer; if, after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question: What do women really want? Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and, to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query.
But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have an answer by year's end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everybody: : the princess, theprostitutes, the priests, the wise men, and the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
Many people advised him to consult the old witch. Only she would know the answer. The price would be high; the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no alternative but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he'd have to accept her price first: The old witch wanted to marry him.
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, and made obscene noises. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature.
Finally, having no real choice, he agreed. Their wedding was proclaimed, and the witch answered Arthur's question thus: What a woman really wants is to be in charge of her own life. Everyone instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur's life would be spared. And so it was. The neighboring monarch granted Arthur total freedom.
What a wedding Arthur and the witch had! Arthur was torn between relief and anguish. He was proper as always, gentle, and courteous. The old witch put her worst manners on display, and generally made everyone very uncomfortable.
The hour approached. Arthur, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But what a sight awaited him! The most beautiful woman he'd ever seen lay before him! The astounded Arthur asked what had happened. The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she'd appeared as a witch, she would henceforth be her horrible deformed self half the time, and the other half she would be her beautiful maiden self.
Which would he want her to be during the day, and which during the night? What a cruel question! Arthur pondered his predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his home, an old witch? Or would he prefer having by day a hideous witch, but by night a beautiful enjoy many intimatewoman with whom to enjoy many intimate moments?
What would you do? What Arthur chose follows below......but don't read until you've made your own choice.......
Noble Arthur replied that he would let her choose for herself. Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time, because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
What is the moral of this story?
The moral is: If your woman doesn't get her own way, things are going to get ugly!
Thank you Baba Evans - A little Food For Thought

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Children's Author of the Month

November's Featured Authors
101 Ways Black Women Can Learn To Love Themselves $18.00 More Info	Showin Out To God's Glory $7.95 More Info	The Legacy of Love $8.00 More Info	In Flux $14.00 More Info

C&B; Books Would Like to Congradulate all of our poets that enter the Latorial Faison Poetry Contest 2003!

A Note From Latorial Fasion:
Greetings in the name of Poetry!
First, I'd like to say to you all . . . we are very sorry that these announcements have come so late in the year. But in the beginning of 2003, my husband and I were preparing our family and our house for his deployment to Iraq. He left the first week of April, but the initial work began in Dec/Jan. Many of you have written about the results, and I'm glad to finally get these out to you. This email will contain winners for the Valentine's Day Poem Contest as well as the Black History Poem Contest. Your are receiving this email because you have entered one or more of the contests. If you supplied a SASE, your entry will be returned to you within the next 7-10 business days. All other entries will be discarded. Every poem was a great poem. We truly enjoyed reading them all. It was tough choosing winners. We could only choose the top three for each of these contests. Thank you for allowing us to read your work, and we encourage all of you to continue writing and submitting your poetry everywhere. It won't get accepted everywhere or win every contest, but your work gets read and you gain more experience. These are the winners and the winning poem titles and prizes to be distributed. Prizes will also be mailed within 7-10 business days to the addresses attached to your entries.

Congratulations to the following:
POETICALLY SPEAKING VALENTINES DAY POEM CONTEST WINNERS
1st Place - Prize: $25 and a copy of LOVE LINGERS: Poetry by Linda Dominique Grosvenor
Winner: "I Will Love You Until Life's Last Moment" by Orania Hamilton (Apple Valley, CA)
2nd Place - Prize: A copy of LIFE SPEAK: A Compilation of Poetry & Prose by John Riddick, Jr.
Winner: "These Three Words" by Leslie Harris (Detroit, MI)
3rd Place - Prize: A copy of SECRETS OF MY SOUL: A Collection of Poetry by Latorial Faison
Winner: "love b like." by Ms. Black Coffee (Ft. Worth, TX)

POETICALLY SPEAKING BLACK HISTORY POEM CONTEST WINNERS
1st Place - Prize: $25 and a copy of THE POET SPEAKS IN BLACK by Terry O'Neal
Winner: "Why Didn't Someone Tell Me" by Charmaine Greenwood (Los Angeles, CA)
2nd Place - Prize: THE SOUL OF A BLACK WOMAN FROM A WHISPER TO A SHOUT by C. Highsmith-Hooks
Winner: "The Invisible Man's Black History" by Wanda C. Borders (Birmingham, AL)
3rd Place - Prize: A copy of IMMACULATE PERCEPTIONS by Latorial Faison
Winner: "The Bones of My Ancestors" by Leslie Harris (Detroit, MI)

Thanks to all of you for your entries and participation. Please join us for future contests at PoeticallySpeaking.net (currently on hiatus) or Cross Keys Press. Cross Keys Press chapbook contest winners will be announced tonight via email in this same format. If you entered and supplied your email addresses, you will receive the announcement. Until next time, keep right on writing. We can make a difference. We can change the world.

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