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SONIA L. BOOKER MAY 2007
REAL ESTATE AND WEALTH: The African american handbook to investing in the american dream - revised edition (Amber Books - ISBN # 0-9767735-4-6)Sonia Booker holds a Georgia state issued Insurance license as well as a Mortgage Broker license in five states. At just thirty-four years of age, she is the co-founder of Intown Condos and Lofts, a $20 million condominium conversion company located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. She has built and sold a full-service mortgage company, a real estate consulting company, a full-service development company as well as a management company. Sonia achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the University Of Southern Mississippi and a Masters Of Business Administration Degree from the University Of Dallas.
JAKE BROWN MARCH 2007
DR. DRE IN THE STUDIO: From Compton, Death Row, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, The Game and Mad Money – The Life, Times & Aftermath of the Notorious Record Producer - DR. DRE (Colossus Books – ISBN #0-9767735-5-4) Jake Brown has written several best-selling books for ACGI including: SUGE KNIGHT – The Rise, Fall & Rise of Death Row Records; YOUR BODY’S CALLING ME: The Life and Times of R Kelly – Music Love, Sex & Money; READY TO DIE: The Story of Biggie Smalls - Notorious B.I.G.; 50 CENT: No Holds Barred; TUPAC SHAKUR (2-PAC) IN THE STUDIO: The Studio Years (1987-1996); Kanye West In the Studio: Beats Down! Money Up! the Studio Years (2000-2006); Jay Z and the Roc-A-Fella Records Dynasty.HEATHER COVINGTON
MAY 2007
LITERARY DONS: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Men in Literature. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9790976-0-6 / 978-0-9790976-0-7) LITERARY DIVAS: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature (Amber Books - ISBN # 0-9767735-3-8) Heather Covington is an educator of kindergarten children. When not teaching, Heather serves as the president of the YOUnity Reviewers Guild of America, editor-in-chief of Disilgold Soul Literary Review, founder of www.disilgold.com and is noted as one of the nation’s top media personalities and promoters of literary artists.Heather’s work as a poet, author, producer, publisher, promoter, educator and humanitarian has been cited on the Michael Baisden Show, 107.5 WBLS, WBLS.com, Marc Medley Radio Show, PBS, The Learning Channel, AMAG, QBR, Black Book Review, Black Issues Book Review, Sister Divas magazine, The Amsterdam News, The Harlem News, The New York Beacon, Caribbean Life and the Daily News, to name a few.Heather is the winner of the Memphis Writer’s Conference & Southern Film Festival’s Best Online Network Award, the Hall of Fame Award and she received C & B Book Distribution’s Best Website of the Year award. Her poetry has been called Impressive Work! by Writer’s Digest.
LARRY C. HARRIS, M.D. MAY 2007
100 WAYS TO PUT OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES FIRST: It All Starts At Home. (Amber Books - ISBN # 0-9767735-8-9)Larry C. Harris, MD is a graduate of Yale University and Duke University Medical School. He runs a private pediatric practice in Fayetteville, NC. The second of 9 children, Dr. Harris lives in Fayetteville, NC with his wife and two children
PHILIP S. HART, Ph.D. MAY 2007
AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE FUTURE OF NEW ORLEANS: REBIRTH, RENEWAL AND REBUILDING - AN AMERICAN DILEMMA.(Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9790976-1-4 / 978-0-9790976-1-4)
Philip Hart has been described as a Renaissance Man by the Boston Globe. He is an award-winning author, filmmaker, educator, businessman and academic. He is Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Los Angeles. He was on the ULI team that provided “Strategies for Rebuilding New Orleans, LA” for the Bring New Orleans Back Commission. He has developed strategies for rebuilding cities and neighborhoods ranging from Roxbury, MA; Hollywood, CA; Camden, N.J.; San Antonio, Texas; to Washington, D.C. Hart is a builder and developer of distressed urban neighborhoods.
MICHELLE T. JOHNSON FEBRUARY 2007
BLACK OUT: The African American Guide to Successfully Redefining and Understanding Your Employment Options Outside of Traditional Corporate America. (Amber Books - ISBN # 0-9767735-9-7) Michelle T. Johnson worked at the Philadelphia Daily News for a short stint before working the duration of her journalism career at the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Austin American-Statesman after she received her journalism degree in 1986. Her concern for community and civic issues led Michelle to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, where in 1994 she was named, by the Missouri Supreme Court, as the Top Moot Court Oralist of her law school. Michelle received her juris doctorate in 1995. She worked for several years as an attorney in litigation law firms representing companies whose employees have brought complaints against them and later opened her own law firm, where she briefly worked as a solo practitioner. Michelle currently works as a mediator and diversity consultant in Kansas City, Missouri.
DANTE LEE MARCH 2007
THE 2007-2008 BLACK SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE FOR STUDENTS: PRESENTED BY DANTE LEE, CEO OF DIVERSITY CITY MEDIA. (Amber Books - ISBN # 0-9767735-7-0)Dante Lee is a successful business leader and motivational speaker who was recently highlighted in Ebony Magazine as one of the "Top 30 Young Leaders For 2006". He was nominated for a Black Enterprise Small Business Award and was featured as a panelist at the Tavis Smiley Leadership Institute. Diversity City Media, Dante’s multicultural marketing and public relations firm, generates more than $500,000 in annual revenue and has clients such as Verizon, Marriott, McDonald's, BET, NASCAR, FedEx, Nationwide Insurance, and more.
Delores Thornton MAY 2007
HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH THAT GREAT NOVEL WITHOUT GOING NUTS!! ( Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9790976-2-2 / 978-0-9790976-2-1)
Voted "Queen of Promotion" by C&B Books of New York, author Delores Thornton, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, founder and member of several writing organizations including: Marguerite Press (founded in 1996) and Marguerite Press Promo (founded in 2003) and Marguerite Press PR (launched 2006).
Thornton, a prolific writer, has been inducted into the Self Publishing Hall of Fame. Additionally, Thornton is the "Literary Expert" at Blackrefer.com., a columnist for the Indiana Herald Newspaper, and also hosts Around2It, an Internet talk show.
OTHER AMBER COMUNICATION GROUP AUTHORS/TITLES INCLUDE:
John V. Elmore, Esq. FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE: The African-American Criminal Justice Survival Guide. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9727519-3-9) John V. Elmore, Esq. is a Partner in the Firm of Harter, Secrest & Emery, LLP in Buffalo, New York. The former practicing criminal defense attorney was recently appointed Chairman of the Eight Judicial District Attorney Grievance Committee. John has more than 20 years experience in criminal and civil trials in State and Federal courts. Prior to entering private practice, John, a former New York State Trooper, served as a Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, a New York Assistant Attorney General; and he was co-counsel with Attorney James Harrington in Western New York’s first Death Penalty case in forty years. John has taught Criminal Justice at Buffalo State College and Medaille College. Robin Henry NO MISTAKES: The African American Teen Guide to Growing Up Strong. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9749779-2-6) Robin Henry grew up in Chicago and its south suburbs and still calls this area home. She earned her B.A. in Rhetoric/Speech Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her M.A.T. in Teaching Secondary English from Columbia College Chicago. Robin is the Curriculum Coordinator at Englewood Tech Prep Academy, one of the Chicago Public Schools. Her responsibilities include participation on the Student Development Program, Small Schools Committee, Literacy and Administrative Advisory Teams.
Most recently, Robin served as the English Department Chairman. She has been an urban teacher in the inner city since 1994 when she began teaching at DuSable High School. She has taught World, American, and Survey of Literature; Creative Writing; and Speech Communications. The author is the proud mother of one son, Grayson and she is married to George Henry, Jr. Robin is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists
Melvin B. BlackMan URBAN SUICIDE: The Enemy We Choose Not to See - CRISIS In Black America. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9727519-8-X)
Melvin B. BlackMan has worked professionally in the “Substance Abuse” field counseling and lecturing drug abusers. As a recovering addict, himself, who has been clean since March 7, 1986 BlackMan has dedicated his life to helping members of the community to help themselves.
Mr. BlackMan’s unconventional dialogue and approach through various speaking engagements and his personally written pamphlets have brought him to the attention of several agencies, such as: the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS), NYPD and the New York State Department of Correctional Services. BlackMan has earned numerous CASAC Certificates in conventional drug rehabilitation training.
Roland Barksdale-Hall, MLS, MLLS, MA
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY’S GUIDE TO TRACING OUR ROOTSHealing, Understanding, & Restoring Our Families. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9749779-7-7) Roland Barksdale-Hall, MLS, MLLS, MA, founder of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) of Pittsburgh has been researching the black family for more than 25 years. In 2004 he hosted a three-day healing family gathering, entitled "The Restoration of the Family." Mr. Barksdale-Hall's research resulted in the Millennium Family Reunion, held in Detroit, bringing together more than 300 descendants of enslaved African ancestors. He is a certified and charter member of the American Society of Freemen's Descendants and managing editor of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association Newsletter. Roland Barksdale-Hall is the recipient of the prestigious 2003 Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) National History Award and the former Peabody Special Collection Librarian, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia.
Jesse B. Brown
New Revised, Expanded Edition of PAY YOURSELF FIRST – THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GUIDE to FINANCIAL SUCCESS and SECURITY. (Amber/Wiley Books - ISBN# 0-471-15897-6)101 REAL MONEY QUESTIONS- The African-American Financial Question and Answer Book. (Amber/Wiley Books - ISBN# 0-471-20674-1)
Jesse B. Brown is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and President and CEO, of Krystal Investment Management, Inc., which oversees millions of dollars in mutual funds, stocks and bonds for his investor clients. His specialty is helping African-Americans create and implement wise financial-planning strategies.
Larryette Kyle DeBose
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING $30,000 IN 30 DAYS The Handbook & Guide Through Your First Real Estate Deal . . . . and Beyond. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9727519-6-3)
Larryette Kyle DeBose has over 22 years of real estate experience, including: holding Real Estate licenses in four states and selling commercial business properties. For more than fifteen years Ms. DeBose has been actively involved in real estate investing which includes, but is not limited to, dealing in rentals, tax properties, rehabs, foreclosures, restorations and discounted notes. Prior to her real estate career, Ms. Debose gained extensive experience as co-owner in a business development/ incubator center located in Beverly Hills , California , where she procured, negotiated and administered government transcription contracts for the business center. She has also traveled extensively over four continents and lived in Swaziland Southern Africa for five years. Larryette Kyle DeBose earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University Of Southern California (U.S.C).
Darshell DuBose-Smith
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR PIANO – Children, Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Students. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9749779-9-3)
Darshell DuBose-Smith received a Departmental Honor for her independent study on the progression of Jazz piano from Lycoming College where she graduated with honors. She continued her studies and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Music History from Rutgers. Ms. DuBose-Smith began teaching piano performance at several music studios in New Jersey; she built her own studio and developed a music curriculum for the Juvenile Justice Commission and acquired State Certification and a teaching contract. Currently Ms. DuBose-Smith teaches music notation, performance, history, composition, music analysis and music appreciation at three Juvenile Justice Commission facilities. Ms. DuBose-Smith and her husband Frederick have a daughter, Diarra Grace.
Rebecca Enyia
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN JOB SEEKER'S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT. (Amber Books - ISBN#0-9702224-2-4)
Rebecca Enyia is an expert in employee training and employability issues, has over twenty years of business and management experience in both large and small corporations. Upon receiving a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, she became the founder, president and CEO of World Net Systems, Inc, in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she developed and managed an employability and business skills program for training youth and displaced homemakers.
Therez Fleetwood
THE AFROCENTRIC BRIDE- A Style Guide. (Amber books -isbn# 0-9727519-1-2)
Therez Fleetwood, who attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T) in New York, began her career in ethnic design with the launching of her Phe-Zula Collection, a line of casual, career and formal attire, often featured in Elle, Italian Glamour, Women's Wear Daily and the New York Times. Phe-Zula's clients included: Angela Bassett, Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah and En Vogue. After Ms. Fleetwood was asked to design a wedding dress exclusively for Jumping the Broom by Harriette Cole, she launched the Therez Fleetwood Bridal Collection; and her nationally acclaimed Ethnic bridal gowns began to appear in magazines such as In Style Weddings, Essence, Signature Bride and Black Elegance. The Therez Fleetwood Bridal Collection was chosen for the American Express national commercial entitled 'Portraits'; and shortly thereafter, Ms. Fleetwood appeared on the Today Show. Among her many accolades, Ms. Fleetwood was named the "New Day Designer of the Year", was selected as one of the New York Museum's Top Designers for their "New York Gets Married'' exhibit, and has received the Allstate Insurance Company's "From Whence We Came: African-American Women of Triumph" award.
Alfred Fornay
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL MAKE-UP AND SKIN CARE. (Amber books - isbn# 0-9655064-2-8) THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL MAKEUP AND SKINCARE - Revised Edition. (amber/wiley books - isbn# 0-471-40278-8) BORN BEAUTIFUL THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN TEENAGER'S COMPLETE BEAUTY GUIDE. (amber/wiley books - isbn# 0-471-40275-3)
Alfred Fornay is a graduate of the State University of New York Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and the City College of New York with degrees in Merchandising and Marketing. Mr. Fornay is one of Americas foremost Authors on Skin Care and Make-up. He was Creative Director for Revlon Cosmetics, Marketing Manager for Clairol, Training Director for Fashion Fair Cosmetics and Beauty Editor for Ebony magazine. Fornay also served as the first male Beauty Editor for Essence magazine.
JON HAGGINS
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAVEL GUIDE TO HOT, EXOTIC & FUN-FILLED PLACES (ISBN #0-9702224-0-8)
Jon Haggins is the executive producer and host of GlobeTrotter Jon Haggins, a half-hour weekly television show. He has contributed several short inspirational stories to Eric Copage's Soul Food book and is presently the food and travel editor for the New York Amsterdam News. And, of course, Jon Haggins is the most well-known African-American tour guide in the known world.
Debrah Harris-Johnson THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN TEENAGERS GUIDE TO PERSONAL GROWTH, HEALTH, SAFETY, SEX AND SURVIVAL - Living and Learning in the 21st Century. (Amber Books - ISBN# o-9655064-4-4)
Debrah Harris-Johnson is the mother of two. She has contributed to the education of many children and holds seminars and lectures throughout the country for young people and their parents.
KELLY KENYATTA
ALICIA KEYS, ASHANTI, BEYONCE, DESTINY’S CHILD, JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MYA - Divas of the New Millennium (Colossus Books - ISBN #0-9749779-6-9)
Kelly Kenyatta is a Chicago-based writer and freelance journalist and holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in journalism. The author of Destiny’s Child, Ms. Kenyatta has written for numerous publications including: Black Enterprise magazine, People magazine, the Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times and the Indianapolis Star News. She is also the author of ACGI bestsellers Destiny's Child: The Complete Story; The Collector's Edition: Yes, Yes, Yes: The Unauthorized Biography of Destiny's Child (The Story of the Original 4 Members); You Forgot About Dre - The Unauthorized Biography of Dr. Dre and Eminem and Aaliyah: An R & B Princess – in Words and Pictures.
Melvin B. Miller
HOW TO GET RICH WHEN YOU AIN'T GOT NOTHING - The African-American Guide to Gaining and Building Wealth. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9702224-8-3)
Harvard University and Columbia Law School graduate, Melvin B. Miller has been actively involved in community public service for more than forty years. In 1965, Mr. Miller founded the Bay State Banner, a weekly newspaper advocating the interests of Greater Boston's African-American community. He has served as the Banner's Publisher and Editor since its inception. Melvin B. Miller is also a Director of One/Unity Bank.Paula Pinderhughes
HOW TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR AND KEEP YOUR SANITY: The African-American Handbook & Guide to Owning, Building and Maintaining - Successfully - Your Own Small Business. (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9727519-9-8)
Paula McCoy-Pinderhughes is the former Small Business Editor for Black Enterprise Magazine where she wrote, assigned and edited articles for the ‘ BE ' (How-To) section of the international publication. Her contributions advised seasoned business owners on more efficient ways of running their enterprises while at the same time igniting the fire, providing the inspiration and sharing her business knowledge with countless entrepreneurs enabling them to begin the journey of realizing perhaps, a life long dream .
TAKESHA POWELLTHE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WRITERS GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL SELF-PUBLISHING: Marketing, Distribution, Publicity, The Internet .Crafting and Selling Your Book (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9727519-7-1)Takesha Powell, a New York City native is the former Managing Editor of Black Elegance and Belle magazines as well as former Editor-in-Chief of Jive / Intimacy magazines. Ms Powell has two self-published books: an anthology of poetry entitled Tender Headed: Poems For Nappy Thoughts I Left Uncombed, and a novel, The Goode Sisters. SHAMBOOSIE BEAUTIFUL BLACK HAIR - REAL SOLUTIONS TO REAL PROBLEMS - A Step-By-Step Instructional Guide (Amber Books - ISBN# 0-9702224-6-7)
Shamboosie is a twenty-year veteran of the hair care industry. A Color Master Consultant with Clairol Professional, Shamboosie was one of the first instructors of Advanced Techniques at Dudley Cosmetology University (DCU) and trained hundreds of hairstylists. He has recently received the Quality Education Award in Honor of Outstanding Leadership, Commitment and Dedication to the Cosmetology Industry presented by DCU, and is the hair designer for the winning contestant Hype Hair Magazine Hair and Beauty Contest.
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