Dream Harlem: Presented by Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh

 The Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh presented “Dream Harlem” a documentary depicting the life and times of Langston Hughes. The afternoon’s event took place at the Homewood Carnegie Library Saturday, August 30, 2008.
I arrived at the event a little early, as I’m not one to follow the stereotypical CPTime. While sitting on a cool cement [...]

Never, Ever Release Any of Your Rights to Anyone

by Bob McElwainOne of the grandest scams on the Web, which goes largely unnoticed, is for a web-based bookseller or publisher to require some rights to your work in exchange for the service to be provided. Many demand the electronic rights, for example.

SP’s Exclusive Interview with Shanice Wilson

Listen to Soul Pitt’s exclusive interview with Shanice Wilson, as she shares with our readers her personal opinion on why she feels Senator Barack Obama is “The President We Need.”   
 

Weekly Poetry Contribution

Dessie Bey “I Dreamed a Love” . . .

Book Release: The Wellspring of Life by Zach Mills

The power of life and death are in the tongue, in our speech, in our voices. The voice can inflict great harm. But when used with care and intentionality, its power can replenish us with the blessings of peace, joy, and happiness.

Book Review: Ila’s Diamonds by Donna M. Banks

Reading the author’s Dedication you’ll understand where her characters have been drawn. She dedicates her book to the people who’ve made a lasting impact on her life and whether the experiences were good or bad all lessons are well learned. Her characters takes life through her real life relationships with her brothers, her best friend [...]