Filmmakers Release Documentary Detailing The Lynching of Mingo Jack
The “Ghost of Mingo Jack” is the true story of Samuel “Mingo Jack” Johnson, an African American man, who was wrongly accused of a crime. Johnson was murdered and lynched in Eatowntown, New Jersey in 1886 by a group of drunk and irate townspeople.
Books You Should Read: Down These Mean Streets
Down These Mean Streets by the late Piri Thomas, is a classical autobiography where Thomas documents his coming of age on the streets of Spanish Harlem.
Piri Thomas, Author of “Down These Mean Streets” Dies
Piri Thomas, the author known for the best-selling book “Down These Mean Streets” has died today (October 17, 2011). He was 83.
Spike Lee Releases “Do The Right Thing” Book
One of Black America’s and Hip-Hop’s favorite films comes to a book including photographs, and a look into the cultural impact.
The 1989 film is widely remembered for the cultural impact in the hip-hop community and looking at racial disparities. The Spike Lee film featured a revolutionary soundtrack including “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy.
Books You Should Read : ‘How Ya Like Me Now’ by Leslie Morris
Leslie A Morris book “How Ya Like Me Now!” is a wonderful depiction of family life growing up in the first generation projects of Long Branch, New Jersey. Leslie captures the realness of…
Steve Harvey book headed for silver screen
According to Sister 2 Sister magazine, Steve Harvey’s book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man will hit the big screen but “it won’t be out for awhile”. “It’s a slow process,…
Books You Need To Read: The DitchDigger’s Daughters
The amazing story of a remarkable African-American family: six sisters–daughters of a laborer and a cleaning woman–who became professionals (psychologist, dentist, lawyer, nurse, court stenographer, physician) thanks to the determination and sacrifices of…
Books You Need to Read: King of Erotica 1-4
If you like the late great, E. Lynn Harris material, Eric Jerome Dickey, or even reading the illustrious material from Zane, you’ll enjoy Larry Wilson Jr. aka Dapharoah69. Who is Larry Wilson Jr.?…
