|
Black Writers On Tour Highlights Black Publishers |
|
|
|
Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
LOS ANGELES
Black Voice News Publisher Hardy Brown to be honored
Dr. Rosie Milligan once again brings the Black Writers On
Tour Conference to Los Angeles on Saturday,
March 17, 2007, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the LAX Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5985 West
Century Blvd., Los Angeles.
It will be more dynamic than ever with more than 400 Black authors, agents and
editors gathering for a one day event. This year's theme is: "Literacy is
Everybody's Business - Who Will Tell Our Story?" 2007 Literary Award Recipients: Hardy Brown,
Publisher, Black Voice Newspaper, Melanie Polk, Publisher, LA/Watts Times,
Theresa Price, Founder/CEO, The Black
College Expo.
The renowned Dr. Claud Anderson, author of "PowerNomics,
Black Labor White Wealth," and "More Dirty Little Secrets," will be the keynote
luncheon speaker. Local participants: Maxine Thompson, Attorney Joe C. Hopkins
(who will be surprised with a literary award), L.C. Green, Candace Cole-Kelly,
Marion McNair, Bishop L.G. Guillory, Rita Hall, and Perry Brown-Abraham.
Out-of-state participants: Erick Henderson, Contessa Walls, Don Spears,
Professor Walter Williams, David Coleman and others.
This year highlights Black Newspaper Publishers and African
American writers age 65 and older in a forum called "Let the Elders Speak."
It's encouraged that youth come and listen at the feet of these elders as they
share wisdom and life lessons.
General admission is free. There is a free writing class for
children. Chat with fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children and Christian
writers. Attend the poetry jam competition - win cash! There will be open
exhibits and authors signing throughout the day.
The conference has been designed to provide writers with the
practical information they need to work in the literary industry. For more information contact (323) 750-3592
or visit www.blackwritersontour.com.
|
|
BVN Calendar Events
 |
January 2009 |
 |
|
|
