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Eleanor Roosevelt
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Nelson Mandela
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Dr. Martin Luther King
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INTERVIEWS
Black Liberation Theology—
in its Founder's Words
The Rev. James Cone is the founder of black liberation theology. In an interview with Terry Gross, Cone explains the movement, which has roots in 1960s civil-rights activism and draws inspiration from both the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, as "mainly a theology that sees God as concerned with the poor and the weak." Listen >
The Life and Career of Barack Obama
Michael Krasny looks at the life and career of Senator and presidential candidate, Barack Obama. Guests include, David Mendell, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and David Sirota, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. Listen >
King is Remembered on the 40th Anniversary of His Death
The assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, forever changed the widening struggle for civil rights. Details of the day reveal why King was in Memphis, what was happening with the movement and King's mindset in the hours before he was killed. Listen >
'Why?': Remembering Nina Simone's Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr.
Three days after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, performer Nina Simone and her band played at the Westbury Music Festival on Long Island, N.Y. They performed "Why? (The King of Love is Dead)," a song they had just learned, written by their bass player Gene Taylor in reaction to King's death. Listen >
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The MPire: In Search Of The Lost Official Book Trailer Added by TL James
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Book Video Trailer: Demon Key
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Smokey's Spoken Words. Added by Kevin Fulton
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In Love With A Younger Man Book Trailer
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In Honor of Nelson Mandela on his 90th Birthday Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani
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Running from Mercy Book Trailer
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The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captivity Captive video trailer
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TPL Member Spotlight
Chester ElmoreIt is fact that in all societies, membership requires that each individual meet obligations that are essential to the development of the greater good. Historically the Artist has been assigned the role of witness to the contemporary events of the group. I offer you my humble attempt to bear witness to my time.
Chester has chosen the faces of ordinary people as the prism of reflection through his lens to the world. The emotions etched on those faces are intended to be a reflection of how effective society has collectively discharged our obligation to care for the least among us.
He has chosen Scratchboard as the medium for this body of work for several reasons. The first reason is that philosophically the rendering of objects from a pure black surface allows Chester to feel that he is discovering images that exist and that he is only a participant in making them visible. Another reason is practical in that the process is a nice fit to the way that Chester's mind is organized. The medium forces one to compose in a logical sequence so that you bring together disparate elements into a conglomerate of orders that blend to create a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing result. Finally, the limitations inherent in scratchboard forces the composer to seek the essential only. It is this essence that he endeavors to communicate.
View Chester's amazing Artwork: http://thepeopleslounge.ning.com/profile/ChesterElmore
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Meet The Author - Book Signing
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October 1Wednesday
Say hello to Slain!
SlaineWELCOME one and all! Slaine is continuing her mission to heal self and others by planting and weeding her thoughts about being female, a daughter, mother, sister, aunty and mentor.
'Our community is in pain right now.' She is trying to do her part by, broadcasting a LIVE weekly radio internet information show, every Tuesday between 6-8pm (London time) on playvybz.com.
What do we look for with live guests on the show? Any one, doing something positive for themselves or their community. REMEMBER your journey and story will heal and inspire others to effect change in their lives.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED OR PROFILED, JUST LET SLAINE KNOW!
- We can create a ring of love around the world
- By our thoughts & deeds
- LOVE, can heal our self and others
- LOVING one-self is the 1st step
- LOVE the skin you are in
- LOVING thoughts and deeds, will lead us all to a loving place
- A willing cause and then
- The effect will be the natural out come
What is Slaine's inspiration? Her Grandmother she never met, who had 13 children. Who speaks to Slaine in her dreams. All the sheros and heros that walked before her, so that we all could have a shorter journey. Finally Slaine says, 'Me Myself and I...'
View Slain's amazing LoungeSpace to learn much more about her: http://thepeopleslounge.ning.com/profile/slaine
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The People's Blogs!
Seduction Summer 2008!
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Where would YOU live?
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father fleger loose lips sinking ships
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Help Me to Go Green!
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The stuff we DUMP— E-Waste!!!
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Life without plastic? Impossible!
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How about Green Porno?
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down on main street my daughter leads the parade
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New Beginnings
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Beyond The Horizon
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Poems Written by My Friends
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Did you know it is Wil Derksen Day here at TPL?!
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Forums
There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future
Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...
Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook
Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun 23.
Royalties and The Right Publisher. I need help making the big decision!
I am interested in knowing about the experience of other writers and how they feel about their publishing company and royalties. Some royalty companies offer monthly payment and others, quarterly....
Started by Mari McGee in General Discussions Jun 17.
Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies
Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...
Tagged: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors
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Starting a Music Blog, feeling a bit lost. 2 Replies
First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Demi'urge. It's not my real name but it's one of my most comfortable ones (hey I can use that in a poem.) I am a poet, a somewhat music en...
Started by Demi'urge in General Discussions. Last reply by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Apr 15.
Getting healthy is killing me! 12 Replies
I can honestly say that I am completely amazed that I'm actually contributing to this forum discussion about weight! But I have to go on the record and say -- getting in shape . . . getting healthy...
Started by Marlive in Healthy Living. Last reply by slaine Apr 18.
Arts Alive 1 Reply
Hey guys! I did not have a clue where to post this info.. I hope this is ok :) If you happen to live, visit, live close by Mobile, Alabama you should check this out! For three days this April, dow...
Started by F. Fields in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil May 19.
Writers Block 4 Replies
What would be Peoples Lounge thoughts and ideas if one was having a writers block?
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Started by slaine in General Discussions.