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Barack and Michelle Obama Open Up About the Love Story that Built a Legacy in New Interview

June 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Haniyah P. | From a “crappy apartment on 53rd Street” to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Barack and Michelle Obama remind us why their love story never gets old. I don’t think Black communities in America will ever […]

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Cleared for Takeoff: Black Woman Pilot Shares Rare Firsthand Account of 9/11 from the Runway

June 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

As one of Storehouse Voices’ inaugural Woman & Words releases, Cleared for Takeoff (out August 4 from Storehouse Voices) is the powerful memoir of Captain Nia Gilliam, a Black woman pilot who witnessed the World Trade Center attacks […]

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MIRA Books Announced it will Publish ‘Life is a K Drama,’ by Sherri Shepherd and Jayci Lee

May 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

MIRA Books announced it will publish LIFE IS A K DRAMA by Sherri Shepherd and Jayci Lee, on April 6, 2027. Michele Bidelspach, Executive Editor at MIRA, acquiredWorld rights from Albert Lee and Lisa Grubka at UTA. Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime […]

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3rd Annual Literary Indulgence Book Festival

May 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Join the 3rd Annual Literary Indulgence Book Festival for a day of inspiration and creative discovery as the festival returns on July 18, 2026. Coordinated by Literary Indulgence of Jacksonville, LLC, this vibrant event will […]

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Success Doesn’t Silence the Struggle: Local Author’s Message Connects Across All Levels

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Parent Liaison uses poetry to uncover, understand, and uplift the emotional and academic challenges students face every day JACKSONVILLE, FL — What if the same struggles seen in students—self-doubt, pressure, and identity challenges—don’t disappear with […]

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Local Literary Lovers Enjoy a Week of Book All Star Signings

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville served as a powerful backdrop for a series of literary events highlighting justice, education, and personal transformation. Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump made a featured stop on his national book tour promoting Worse […]

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Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice

April 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice and equality in the United States. […]

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Local Author Debuts “Mirror Mirror” to Guide Women Back to Their Purpose

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Teresa Nicole hosted a book signing during Jacksonville’s Art Walk to debut her new book Mirror Mirror: A Journey Back to the Woman You Forgot to See. Set against the backdrop of the city’s energy, […]

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Aaliyah and Troy: a feature film script about Love, Poetry, & PTSD by Mike Messier & Aaron Woodson

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Aaron Woodson (Author), Mike Messier (Author)  | Book Synopsis: Troy is a good man who suffers from PTSD complications after serving time in the military overseas. He is at his favorite morning coffee house checking the help wanted […]

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Storehouse Voices: Black History Month Story Telling

February 4, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Storehouse Voices, a new imprint of Crown Publishing under Penguin Random House, was founded to celebrate the power of Black storytelling and ensure diverse voices are heard across the literary world. With Black History Month […]

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