2nd Annual Black History Month Internet Book Fair
“Give the Gift of Knowledge”
January 25-March 7, 2009
Totally Online at the Black Authors Network Radio Show
“Give the Gift of Knowledge”
January 25-March 7, 2009
Totally Online at the Black Authors Network Radio Show
Please join us for 42 nights of fun, wisdom, fellowship, and book previews, as well as author interviews. EDC Creations and the Sankofa Literary Society will host the annual Black History Month Internet Book Fair to bring together authors, community leaders and concerned citizens. You can participate nightly from the comforts of your home!
Our theme is “Give the Gift of Knowledge.” We seek to bring together our modern day Griots to share with us the history of our people and to lead us into the future. Are you ready? Do you want to help us prepare an archive of African American legacies for your children? This is an open community forum for all races and cultures!
The Griots’ of the past carried cultural knowledge and identity for the people.
The griot legacy stretches back for hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of years. The griot is a relater of history – keeping track of the history and developments of his people over time. The griot is also guardian of the knowledge of his people’s ancestry, or genealogy. This history may never be written down so the griot is crucial to keeping the records of the past. Griots are also orators, lyricists and musicians and they train to excel in all three art forms. But the griot is also a counselor – giving advice and spiritual guidance to his people.
(Source: http://www.soundjunction.org/)
This is a Community Event-We Need You!
We seek storytellers, librarians, historians, teachers, authors, motivational speakers, parents, our elders and community leaders to share with us their Gifts of Knowledge. We as a people have come a long way in the last 42 years, let’s celebrate together. Join us on the radio and our community blog for 42 nights of sheer literary bliss!
We seek storytellers, librarians, historians, teachers, authors, motivational speakers, parents, our elders and community leaders to share with us their Gifts of Knowledge. We as a people have come a long way in the last 42 years, let’s celebrate together. Join us on the radio and our community blog for 42 nights of sheer literary bliss!
How to Participate Nightly --- Author and Book Spotlights --- Advertisers and Sponsors
Write a 300 word or less Essay on the following topic to be featured on our weekly newsletter blast to 133,000 readers.
ReplyDelete"Why Black History Is Important 365 Days A Year"
"On How We Can Help President Obama Create Change"
"What it takes to be a Writer"
Submit all essays in the body of an email to: edc_dg@yahoo.com
Subject Line should read:
Essay for BHM Book Fair Newsletter
Please include your name, website address and a 2-line bio.
Ella Curry, BHM Organizer
Call in nightly to share your thoughts and opinions on what matters most in the Black Community.
ReplyDeleteBlack Authors Network Radio Show
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Call in number: (646) 200-0402
We seek storytellers, librarians, historians, teachers, authors, motivational speakers, parents, our elders and community leaders to share with us their Gifts of Knowledge.
ReplyDeleteWe as a people have come a long way in the last 42 years, let’s celebrate together. Join us on the radio and our community blog for 42 nights of sheer literary bliss!
If you would like to take part in the event, please visit our chatroom nightly to share your contribution to the program. There is room for us all!
Chatroom opens at 9-10pm EST
www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Community Leaders
We seek the following people to join us nightly and bring their opinions and views to the panel discussions and workshops.
• Newspaper And Magazine Owners
• Doctors, Educators And Professors
• Our Elders Who Worked With Civil Rights
• Campaign Workers For Barack Obama
• Historians And Librarians To Share Black History Facts
• Parents Who Are Working In The Community With The Kids
• Community Leaders With Health Outreach And Literacy Programs
Volunteers as Co-host and Professional Bloggers
We seek the following people to help the organizer, Ella Curry, keep the radio show flowing and to keep the community blog filled with wisdom and advice.
• Nightly Radio Co-Hosts To Lead The Panel Discussions
• Professional Bloggers To Coach And Entertain Our Blog Visitors
• 42 Featured Panelists Discussing The Nightly Themes
• 42 Literary Service Providers, Authors And Poets
• 42 Essays On “Why Black History Is Important 365 Days A Year”
• 42 Essays On How We Can Help President Obama Create Change
• 42 Modern Griots Sharing Defining Moments In History
• 42 Most Inspiring African American Male Role Models
• 42 Most Inspiring African American Female Role Models