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     Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1536 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Literary Awards Celebrate African American Authors Overview: The African American Literary Award Show (AALAS) is the first of its kind that celebrates the viability and accomplishments of authors of color. Each year the AALAS continues to grow as it has consistently been well-received by the media with coverage ranging from Wire Image to local newspapers and some of the larger online outlets like AOL Black Voices. Past attendees and presenters include: celebrated authors Walter Mosley and Eric Jerome Dickey, actor and author Hill Harper, Victoria Rowell, Doug and Jackie Christie, Sean John/Moet Hennessy model Miguel Perdomo, actor Nicoye Banks, Kwame Jackson from The Apprentice, Inside Edition's April Woodard, Broadway and soap actress Napiera Groves and BET J's Abiola Abrams, among many others. You can also visit the website for more information: http://www.literaryawardshow.com Who: Over 200 authors, book clubs, publishing houses and executives, celebrity presenters and hosts Mike Woods (Fox 5/Good Day New York) and BET J’s Abiola Abrams. Confirmed presenters include: best selling author Eric Jerome Dickey, Geoff Pope (formerly with the Giants now with the Bengals), Calvin Pace with the NY Jets, BET's Jeff Johnson, Crystal McCrary Anthony (Exec Producer, My Two Cents on BET J), Gossip Girl’s Nicole Fiscella, R&B singer Mashonda, celebrity DJ Beverly Bond, BET Ultimate Hustler Dashawn Taylor, plus model and jewelry designer Joanne Borgella, De’von Christopher (Publisher and EIC, Bleu Magazine) and authors Victoria Christopher Murray and William Frederick Cooper. Special musical performance by R&B Recording Artist, CASE. Other invited guests: author and actor Hill Harper, SNL alum and Essence contributor Finesse Mitchell, Def Jam Recording Artist Chrisette Michele, Anthony Anderson (Law & Order), Elton Brand (Philadelphia 76’ers), Karinne Stefans, celebrity chef G. Garvin, Jurnee Smollett, NY 1’s Dominic Carter, Tamara Tunie (Law & Order SVU), Harriette Cole (syndicated columnist, Ebony magazine Creative Director) and others. What: 4th Annual African American Literary Award Show When: Thursday, September 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Where: The Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue @135th Street Purchase tickets online at www.literaryawardshow.com |
