WHY I WROTE IT
Here’s why I wrote it: It being my third book An American Story: My Family and Yours. Writing this book allowed me to explore American history from a different perspective. It also caused me to dig deep into my own thoughts. I […]
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A CHILD’S READING CORNER
A child’s reading corner must express the idea that every child matters.
TALK TO THE AUTHOR
Advertise on Talk to the Author with Dr. Mamie Smith and increase your listening audience. Talk to the Author is a radio show that looks at many topics and addresses many issues. Cultural, social and religious topics are handled with depth and […]
ARE INDEPENDENT AUTHORS PAID?
Are independent authors paid for their stories? Thousands of books are written and published, but most authors make less that three hundred dollars. They tell their stories and many people benefit from their experiences. That is the reward most receive! BOOKS ARE […]
ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY
ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTIONS Accepting responsibility for actions committed is a personality trait too many individuals have not developed. Every excuse is given for not doing so. Such action reminds me of a sitcom where the main character claimed “The devil made […]
ARTIST SYDNEY JAMES
SYDNEY JAMES USES WALLS TO UNITE NOT DIVIDE Artist Sydney James decorates walls that spell unity. As I gaze at her walls around the city of Detroit, I am inspired by what they say. I hear “Women are powerful! Color unites! Unity […]
I WILL NEVER STAND
WHY HE REFUSES TO STAND ON THE NATIONAL ANTHEM One African American man says, “I will never stand on the national anthem!” The link to this article was sent by someone who believes sharing this information will aid more people in understanding […]
AMERICA MUST HEAL
On a daily basis, the astute observer sees signs that America must heal. Gun violence has escalated, racial injustice is rampant and leadership in the Republican Party is at an all time low. What is at the core of this upheaval? What […]
Books for Black Children
It is essential that Books for Black Children are available for children of color. They need to see and experience positive role models. For centuries, the American society erased books that showed blacks as positive contributors to society. As a young African […]
EVERY PROBLEM HAS A SOLUTION
Dr. Oliver T. Reid: A Man of Many Talents Says: Every Problem Has a Solution. That is what he strives to do as a Solution Strategist, Ministry Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Founder of Oneness Through Redemption. Talents are derived from a “higher power” […]
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