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Congrats To The 16th Annual AAMBC Awards ’24 Winners! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the AAMBC Awards 2024, a prestigious celebration honoring Black voices in the entertainment industry. This year’s awards ceremony was a vibrant showcase of extraordinary talent, creativity, and innovation. From groundbreaking authors, visionary filmmakers, influential actors, and dynamic musicians, … Read more
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A Phenomenal Turnout Showcases the Strength of BlackStorytelling (Atlanta, GA — August 8, 2024) — The curtain has closed on an unforgettable Black Writers Weekend (BWW) and the AAMBC Literary Awards, which wrapped up on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by AAMBC Inc. And founded by Tamika Jamison (formerly Newhouse), CEO of … Read more
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William F. Spivey Awarded The AAMBC “I Am Creative” Grant Atlanta, Georgia – [May 28, 2024] – The African American on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) is thrilled to announce that William F. Spivey, an accomplished author and passionate advocate for equality, has been awarded the prestigious AAMBC “I Am Creative” Grant. This grant recognizes … Read more
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Prepare to cheer as the 16th Annual AAMBC Literary Awards shines a spotlight on literary excellence, revealing winners across poetry, influencer recognition, reader favorites, and captivating film and audio genres! See the nominees below and prepare your vote. Winners are announced live in Atlanta during Black Writers Weekend on Aug 4, 2024. Get your tickets … Read more
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🌟 Ebony of Arts: A Fly Girl Mixer Celebrating Black Creative Women 🌟 March 23, 2024, Atlantucky, Atlanta, GA — Mark your calendars for a night of empowerment and celebration at the highly anticipated “Ebony of Arts” event, a vibrant gathering that honors the brilliance of Creative and Entrepreneurial Black Women in Visual Art, Entertainment, … Read more
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The Blacklisted Banned Book Fair, presented by Black Writers Weekend and NBAF on Feb 24–25, was a powerful testament to the resilience of storytelling and the importance of embracing diverse narratives. From passionate authors sharing the origins of their books to engaged parents fostering a love for reading in their children, the event was a … Read more
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Blacklisted! Banned Book Fair on February 24 & 25, 2024 in partnership with black writers weekend ATLANTA, GA, January 30, 2024 – NBAF proudly announces our Black History Month program, Blacklisted! Banned Book Fair + Conference in partnership with the Morehouse College Movement Memory and Justice Project, South Fulton Arts, United Against Book Bans, the … Read more
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Unlocking My Creativity at AAMBC As someone struggling to find my place in the design community, I knew I just needed to get myself out there and find my creative itch but to find a community of other well-minded individuals who would help and push me. Being in school one would think, “Well that is … Read more
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The year was 2022 and I didn’t know what path to take. After planning a major move to California, quitting my job (finally), ready to make my dreams come true, and just go for it, well let’s just say it didn’t happen. Everything started to fall apart. My spirit was crushed. After I cried my … Read more
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It all started with a single tweet. Tamika, the visionary founder of AAMBC Inc., sent out a blast on Twitter, calling out to writers and creatives. Little did I know that this seemingly ordinary message would catalyze a transformative journey. As fate would have it, my boyfriend spotted Tamika’s tweet and took a chance by … Read more
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