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Get money smart with these books
By Sarah Lindner
If you read all those stories floating around now about Americans'
attitudes toward the economy, a theme emerges: We're nervous
about our finances and want to do better. But (according to The
New York Times and staunchly agreed with by me), "a lot of
people remain in the dark when it comes to managing their personal
finances."  Did you take a personal finance course in school? I
didn't and regret it: Money smarts would have served me a lot better
during my 20s than my crackerjack knowledge of constitutional law
and "The Great Gatsby" (no disrespect, Dr. Lawler and Dr. Smith).
[Read the article here]
Black Authors and Readers Create Unity
Listen to the archives
    What We Are Reading Now
       The Dancing Willow Tree by Anita Ballard-Jones

BAN features classic African American literature, contemporary African American novels, and
African American poetry by today’s hottest poets. Enjoy African American Christian and
Urban fiction and biographies of our heroes today and those who have passed on, written by
celebrated African American authors, community leaders, and emerging writers. Plus a wealth
of titles in areas such as heritage/culture, inspiration/religion, health/beauty, relationships,
cooking and home, self-help, young adult books and more!

Looking for a good book to read? We can help. This page and the sidebars are filled with the
latest new releases, the best of the "back list",  and articles by today's most entertaining and
educating authors. Leave your comments on our
BAN forum by clicking here.

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Barack Obama continues to lead by about 100 delegates
Despite all the race baiting set up by the Clintons and repetitively
distributed throughout the world by the cooperating mass media
actually did nothing but prolong the inevitable fair and square defeat
of Hillary Clinton.  

For the past week or so, the so-called word on the street was
Barack Obama likes Blacks and Muslims better than he likes Whites.
 That was the fear tactic that trumped hope and inspiration with
airtime on talk radio stations, newspapers, internet blogs,
conservative, and oh yes, liberal news cycles with a raised volume
that hailed Hillary to claim the illusion of being better for America.
[Read the article here]
Poem: A Real Woman
A Walk In My Shoes, takes you on a poetic journey through the
author's eyes.  She shares some of her own personal experiences and
feelings about life.  This book will enlighten your heart with the
beautiful language of poetry.  A Walk In My Shoes, focuses on
spirituality, love, romance, death, friendship, motivation, and everyday
hardships and struggles.  The author provides you with poetic
expressions from the soul.  She will take you to another level with her
words of wisdom.  You are sure to enjoy this poetic journey as you
take a walk in her shoes.
[Read the poem and authors bio here]
Why Did Karibu Books Close
Listen to the actual interview with Karibu owner Simba Sana and Ella
Curry the owner of EDC Creations, founder of the Black Authors
Network, and Director of the Sankofa Literary Society.
[Read the article recap by Swaggie Coleman here]
Authors, poets, and writers if you would like to have your book or articles showcased on the
Black Authors Network,
please email Ella today with your cover letter, press kit, and bio.