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This group provides a respite to africanamerican women who are leaders in their professions and, often, leaders of other respected and notable clubs and organizations. This group provides a respite to african american women who are leaders in their professions and, often, leaders of other respected and notable clubs and organizations. The new yorkbased publishing company was established by carl weber in 2002 and features urban renaissance books, urban soul, and. African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club books authors. Author profile promotionphoto, bio and website on homepage of the african american authors expo website.
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