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
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
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
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
You Know My Name Not My Story Synopsis People tell me how strong I am. I did not believe them until a couple of years ago. It took me a long time to see the strength deep down inside of me. Many of the events in my life have broken me and killed my spirits. … Read more
Three women, Jillian, Vernice and Erma are connected by Faith, God and Service. Jillian and Vernice are best friends and have been since the Sunshine Choir at age 5. Erma is each of their mother’s best friend and over time, has become their second mother. In each of their hearts, there is a similar desire … Read more
Inspire Create Dream Out Loud Enjoy a recap of the 2021 festival BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND WAS LIT Subscribe for Updates In 2020 we went virtual, in 2021 we went hybrid, and now for 2022 we’re back in full SWING in Atlanta! Lit Conversations + Amazing Black Creatives Black Writers’ Weekend 2021 had a total of … Read more