3 JUN. 2024 · Reading is a gift that should be shared with everyone! S.F. Hardy has devoted her personal and professional life to passing the infinite joy of reading to all those she encounters.  Her mission as a children's librarian and literacy advocate is twofold.  Create a joy for reading through early literacy initiatives and saturate the children’s publishing market with books inclusive of marginalized people and boys, for everyone to enjoy!

3 JUN. 2024 · Named in 2015 as a top ten historical romance novelist in Publisher's Weekly, Piper Huguley is the author of the Reconstruction era "Home to Milford College" series. She is a 2013 & 2014 Golden Heart finalist for two novels in the "Migrations of the Heart" series about the Bledsoe sisters and set in the early twentieth century.

28 ABR. 2024 · T.Hunt a.k.a Hunt Jaffe Jo is the Owner & CEO of Mission Musik/Grustleholics. Born & raised in Dayton, Ohio. An All-around Grustler. A National Golden Gloves & Silver Gloves champion, a 6-year Air Force Veteran, a 9/11 war veteran, a College Graduate, a Music Artist, Writer, Actor, Public Speaker, & Promoter. Raspy, original & versatile with no ceiling of where his flow can go. T.Hunt has released 12 mixtapes & 5 albums; 2 albums in 2023; “Grustle 3” (May) & “Grustle 4” (Dec). Available on all streaming platforms. His singles “Grustleholic” & “Big Dog” videos are available on YouTube (Thunt937). The new single “40 ROUNDZ” featuring Papoose & Beat Punishers is available on all platforms. Hunt is also featured in the films “Fentanyl: No Risk No Reward”, and the animated TV series “Fuck Child Support”, both on Tubi. Featured in the upcoming movie “2 Wrongs Don’t Make it Right”, Reality TV Show “Who’s Bad”,  stars as “Q” in the hit stage play “It’s Going Down At Nanas House”, and he’s a public speaker for MoRed Productions. Be on the lookout for T.Hunt in a city near you very soon. Go follow him on YouTube @Thunt937.

14 MAR. 2024 · The Thinking Outside The Box Podcast comprises four black men from diverse backgrounds who hold differing opinions. Hosted by distinct personalities, they unite to present a range of perspectives and insights that defy conventional thought. The podcast transcends typical boundaries, inviting listeners to uncharted intellectual territory where every subject is fair game and every viewpoint is thoroughly examined. Darius Jenkins, also known as “Holy Grind,” brings his expertise as a gospel rapper and Pastor of Nourishing Waters in Discipleship of Christ to the table. His addition was a natural choice, given his existing business connections. Reggie Coleman, aka “RMF,” initially a business client, lends his characteristics and charisma as the show's narrator, embracing the challenge of speaking to a public audience for the first time. Finally, BC, known as Scholar the Philosopher, a childhood friend deeply involved in the podcast's inception from the days of pop-up shops, contributes his wealth of knowledge and insight despite initial hesitations about being in the public eye. Their collective chemistry fuels engaging discussions designed to entertain audiences of all backgrounds. "The podcast helps to enhance the listeners' knowledge and motivates them." allowing them to reassess their perspectives and opinions. With no topic deemed off-limits, Thinking Outside The Box Podcast boldly explores every facet of human experience, demonstrating that for TOTB, the possibilities are limitless.

10 MAR. 2024 · Joylynn M. Ross, writing as BLESSEDselling Author E. N. Joy, is the author behind the “New Day Divas,” “Still Divas,” “Always Divas” and “Forever Divas" series, all of which have been coined “Soap Operas in Print.” She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author who wrote secular books under the names Joylynn M. Jossel and JOY. Her title, If I Ruled the World, earned her a book blurb from Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Erykah Badu. An All Night Man, an anthology she penned with New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson, earned the Borders bestselling African American romance award. Her Urban Fiction title, Dollar Bill (Triple Crown Publications), appeared in Newsweek and has been translated into Japanese. After thirteen years of being a paralegal in the insurance industry, E. N. Joy divorced her career and married her mistress and her passion; writing. In 2000, she formed her own publishing company where she published her books until landing a book deal with St. Martin's Press. This award-winning author has been sharing her literary expertise on conference panels in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio as well as in cities across the country. She also conducts publishing/writing workshops for aspiring writers. Her children’s book titled The Secret Olivia Told Me, written under the name N. Joy, received a Coretta Scott King Honor from the American Library Association. The book was also acquired by Scholastic Books and has sold almost 100,000 copies. Elementary and middle school children have fallen in love with reading and creative writing as a result of the readings and workshops E. N. Joy instructs in schools nationwide. In addition, she is the artistic developer for a young girl group named DJHK Gurls. She pens original songs, drama skits, and monologues for the group that deal with messages that affect today’s youth Become a supporter of Hardcore Grind Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support.

15 FEB. 2024 · National best-selling author and playwright Teresa B. Howell has several articles written about her literary works and stage play career. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, CEO Magazine, UBAWA Magazine, The Herald Sun, The News and Observer, The Carolina Times, Urban Tymes, Strawberry Lit Magazine and STGN Magazine. Teresa has made several appearances on Fox 16, CBS, and over 75 major radio and pod shows across the country. Teresa B. Howell has also been listed as Diamonds Literary World’s top 20 books in 2016, Conversations Magazine’s top 50 books in 2017, Sistahs Place Magazine 2017 Author of the year, ACHI Maga- zine’s Author of the Year 2018, Columnist of the Year 2019, and Playwright of the Year 2019. In October 2019 she was presented with a Gospel Image Award for best inspirational author of the year. She continues to write captivating Christian fiction novels along with Stage Plays that will change your life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support.

15 FEB. 2024 · Deon 'DRob' Robertson has gained recognition for his roles in "Misguided Behavior" (2017), "My Son (Sun)," and "My Son (Sun)." He frequently appears on The Kountry Wayne Series and has starred in 10 films available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, as well as 2 on BET Plus.

7 FEB. 2024 · Nikki T. Anthony is the writer behind the highly anticipated Young Adult novel, The Price We Pay, which has been coined by critics as the ultimate modern-day Black experience. Not only is she a multi-faceted author, she's also a serial entrepreneur who transformed from a Corporate Technical Writer to a highly sought-after Ghostwriter, Literary Consultant, and Content Developer. Her writings are best known for their epic plot twist, enthralling language, and richly detailed African American characters, who are dominant to their narratives.

7 FEB. 2024 · In 2008, Kenni published her first book, Ask No Questions, under PublishAmerica sparking a career that would soon open doors to other opportunities dear to her heart. After releasing three more titles under this same company, she was inspired by a literary mentor to tackle self-publishing. In 2012, she released her most popular book to date, The Girls, which later (after several more self-published works) was picked up by the mainstream publishing company, Urban Books. Later in 2012, Kenni founded Kenni Enterprises, a literary firm that specializes in ghostwriting, editing, freelance magazine articles, new author consultations, creative writing courses and more. It was her goal to help other aspiring authors to get their stories in print. To date, Kenni has ghostwritten and edited over forty titles for authors ranging in genre from poetry to urban fiction to Christian fiction. Her literary accolades include the 2013 AAMBC Female Author of the Year Award Nominee, 2013 National Association of Professional Women Inductee, 2013 Continental Who’s Who Award Recipient, 2014 and 2015 Who’s Who in Black Atlanta Entrepreneurial Award, 2015 Literary Jewels Author of the Year Award, 2018 and 2019 ACHI Author of the Year Award Nominee and Entrepreneur of the Year Award Nominee, 2018 & 2019 ATL’s Hottest Author of the Year Award Nominee, and 2020 ATL’S Hottest Film/TV Producer of the Year Award Nominee. In 2013, Kenni decided to create a community service component for her rapidly growing literary firm, Kenni Enterprises. As a sexual abuse survivor, Kenni felt obligated to create an opportunity to not only educate her community about the growing epidemic but also to help victims or survivors find their voices and step out of the darkness. Hence the creation of Let Your Voice Be Heard, an annual benefit event that raises funds for organizations providing services and resources to survivors as well as providing talented individuals with a platform to share their artistry for the sake of raising awareness. Since its origins in 2013, Let Your Voice Be Heard has raised nearly $8,000 towards funding resources and operating expenses of nonprofit organizations such as Day League, Voice Today, and The Still Standing Foundation. Most importantly, survivors are provided with a new outlet in which to seek the assistance and compassion that they need. With these accomplishments, Kenni’s grassroots initiative is continually building upon its success in increasing community awareness.

29 ENE. 2024 · Kimberly Latrice Jones is an American author and filmmaker, known for the New York Times bestselling young adult novel, I'm Not Dying With You Tonight and for the viral video How Can We Win published during the George Floyd protest. The book was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award in 2020. That same year, a seven-minute video featuring Kim using a Monopoly analogy to explain the history of racism and its impact on Black Americans went viral, being shared by Trevor Noah, LeBron James, Madonna, and more. The viral video was featured on shows like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. She has subsequently signed an overall deal with Warner Brothers via her production company Push Films with her partner DeWayne “Duprano” Martin. Kim's literary roots run deep. She served on the Selection Committee for the Library of Congress' 2016-2017 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, the 2015 Children’s Choice Illustrator Committee for The Children's Book Council, and the advisory board that created the Creative and Innovative Education Master’s Degree program at Georgia State University. She has been featured in Ms. Magazine, Seventeen, Paste Magazine, Bustle, Hello Giggles, Book List, Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, and was Book Brahmin in an issue of Shelf Awareness. She received one of the inaugural James Patterson Holiday Bookseller Bonus grants while working at the famous children’s bookstore, Little Shop of Stories. Most recently, Kim’s bestselling novel, I’m Not Dying With You Tonight, co-authored with Gilly Segal, was nominated for an NAACP Image award, Georgia Author Of The Year award, and the Cybils Awards. I’m Not Dying With You Tonight was selected as the September 2019 book club pick for the Barnes & Noble YA book club and Overdrive’s Big Library Read.