Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Browning at womenarts2@aol.com Sunday Kind of Love Celebrates the Poetry Chapbook with Brian Brodeur, Jade Foster, and Kathi Wolfe (Washington,DC) – June 22,2008 - Please join Sunday Kind of Love for a celebration at Bus Boys and Poets located at 14th & V Streets, NW in Washington, DC. Sunday Kind of Love will celebrate a poetry chapbook with Brian Brodeur, Jade Foster, and Kathi Wolfe on Sunday, July 20,2008 from 4-6pm. Brian Brodeur is the author of Other Latitudes (University of Akron Press, 2008), winner of the University of Akron Press's 2007 Akron Poetry Prize judged by Stephen Dunn, and So the Night Cannot Go on Without Us (2007), which won the Fall 2006 White Eagle Coffee Store Press Chapbook Award. Recent poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Gettysburg Review, Margie, and River Styx. jade foster is a poet. a sister. she did not win the best smile superlative in high school and is a graduate of sarah lawrence college. southeast bred and conformed to love. Kathi Wolfe was a finalist in the 2007 Pudding House Press Chapbook competition, and her chapbook Helen Takes the Stage: the Helen Keller Poems was published by Pudding House this year. Her poetry has appeared in Gargoyle, Innisfree Poetry Journal, Harrington Lesbian Fiction Quarterly, Potomac Review, Breath & Shadow and other publications. Wolfe writes "Life Among the Heffalumps," a column on books and poetry, for Scene4, a monthly, international arts and media magazine. About Sunday Kind of Love Sunday Kind of Love has been going since January, 2006. Some of the poets who have been featured are Esther Iverem, Tim Seibles, Patricia Smith, Kathi Wolfe, Brian Gilmore, Terence Winch, Francisco Aragon, Brian Gilmore, and Kenny Carroll. Sunday Kind of Love’s upcoming features include Josh Weiner, Kyle Dargan, and Heather Davis. Sunday Kind of Love is free and open to the public. The event will conclude with an open mic and is hosted by Sarah Browning of DC Poets Against the War and Regie Cabico of Sol & Soul. For more information about it contact Sarah Browning at womenarts2@aol.com About the Hosts Sarah Browning of DC Poets Against the War and Regie Cabico of Sol & Soul. Sarah Browning is the coeditor of D.C. Poets Against the War: An Anthology and coordinator of the group of the same name, which has been active since the first national day of poetry against the war, February 12, 2003. Her first book of poems, Whiskey in the Garden of Eden, was recently released from The Word Works. Sarah’s poems have been published in dozens of journals, including the Seattle Review, Sycamore Review, and Shenandoah. She is the recipient of a D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities Individual Artist Grant and the People Before Profits Poetry Prize. For further information about her visit http://sarahbrowning.blogspot.com DC Poets Against the War is an informal group of Washington area writers and activists who came together during the winter of 2003 to protest the planned U.S. invasion of Iraq. For further information about DC Poets Against the War, please visit them at www.dcpaw.org Regio Cabico is an artistic director of Sol & Soul (promotes, nutures, supports, and presents the work of socially-conscious established and emerging artists), poet, playwright, and spoken word performer. He took top prizes at the 1993, 1994, and 1997 National Poetry Slams. His work appears in over 30 anthologies and he co-edited Poetry Nation: A North American Anthology of Fusion Poetry. He received a NYFA Artist Fellowship for Poetry in 1997, NYFAs in 2003 for Poetry and Performance Art, and two Brooklyn Arts Council Poetry Awards. Cabico has been a teacher for Urban Word and developed a poetry and performance program for teens with psychiatric illness at Bellevue Hospital. He received the 2006 Writers for Writers Award from Poets & Writers in recognition of his work with diverse communities. Readings made possible in part by a grant from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, a public agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

For Immediate Release We Are Creative People 2nd Anniversary On June 24, 2008 marks, We Are Creative People (WACP) 2nd Anniversary and their goal is to have at least 200 members to join the social networking site which is created by HASSAN RAHEEM. Please take the time to visit the site which can be viewed at http://wacptv.ning.com

ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING by Lisa Sanford

Title: ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING Author: Lisa Sanford - www.authorsden.com/lisasanford Publisher: LJS Publishing, LLC Copyright: 2006-2007 ISBN 10: 0978661001 ISBN 13: 978-0978661001 Price: $24.99 Available at www.ethincscrapbooking.com Description ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is the first culturally inspired book that offers ways to live a lifestyle of cultural awareness and preservation. This thick and juicy book contains over 100 full color images along with just as many “out of the box” tips, tricks and techniques to help scrapbookers of all skill levels put a new perspective into their layouts. This collection of ideas covers over 40 countries and cultures including the United States. Each Chapter shows readers how to make cultural connections to their photographs, memories and activities. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING describes the process of creating unique layouts and memory albums with cultural flair using all types of scrapbooking supplies and tools. The book features Lisa’s guiding philosophies on ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING and offers a fresh new perspective on cultural nuances and traditions that make it an invaluable addition to any family photo historian’s library. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING is an innovative approach to preserving memories and is a rich source of ideas. ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING REVIEW Ethnic Scrapbooking is an excellent book and model for all scrapbookers. The layout and cover were both outstanding. I was totally impressed with contents within ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. I believe that Ms. Sanford has done an outstanding job putting together such a wonderful dedication for her sister, Candace, and I also think that it demonstrates how proud Ms. Sanford is of her ancestry, values and beliefs. All of this is clearly displayed in her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. This is a book that indeed will inspire and motivate all scrapbookers or aspiring visual artists/fine artists, or even professional artists. I only wish that there were more contents for her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. All in all, Ms. Sanford has compelled a remarkable journey and book!! Congratulations,Ms. Sanford. I look forward to reading your next book! Stay blessed~ Five Stars Rating Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney 11-1-07

For Immediate Release Contact: The Potter’s House 1658 Columbia Rd NW Washington,DC 202-232-5483 The Potter’s House

(Washington, DC) – June 18, 2008- The Potter’s House is located in the heart of Adams Morgan at 1658 Columbia RD Nw in Washington, DC. It hosts two wonderful events which are Sounds of Hope and Children’s Storytime. About Sounds of Hope Sounds of Hope is a weekly collaboration of local performers, charities and Potter's House presenting an evening of food, entertainment, and community outreach. Requested donations at the door go directly to the performers and charity, and proceeds of sale of dinner and desserts benefit Potter's House. The bookservice, which carries children's books, poetry, and social justice books, in addition to extensive selections in religion and spirituality, is also open on Friday nights. It happens every Friday Night from 7-10:30 PM at Potter’s House located at 1658 Columbia Rd NW in Washington, DC. For more information about Sounds of Hope, visit http://www.myspace.com/soundsofhope or contact the coordinator, Mary Shapiro at pottershousedc@gmail.com About Children’s Storytime Children’s Storytime takes place every third Saturday of the Month. at 10:30am. For more information contact Tom Taylor at booksandgifts@pottershousedc.org or 202-232-5483. About Potter’s House Potter’s House has been existence since 1960 and is located in the heart of Adams Morgan at 1658 Columbia Rd NW in Washington, DC. It is an excellent place for family and community. All races are welcomed! For more information about Potter’s House, visit http://www.pottershousedc.org

Calling All Creative People, I invite to check out a wonderful social networking site called We Are Creative People. It can be viewed at http://wacptv.ning.com and below is a wonderful slide show for all creative people and those alike! Enjoy!
Find more photos like this on We Are Creative People!

Greetings Everyone, I am delighted to inform you that I am one of the featured members at the following ning's listed below. Among them include Creative Thinkers International - http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com Living in Black - http://livinginblack.ning.com Sojournals - http://www.sojournals.com Soul Griots- http://soulgriots.ning.com AUTHOR 2 U BOOK NETWORK http://author2ubooks.ning.com We Are Creative People http://wacptv.ning.com Thank you for your time. Enjoy! Humbly yours, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings Everyone, I invite you to check out the artist spotlights for art and music month. On May 30, 2008, I had a pleasure of conducting an online artist interview with Prudence Bonds. Those interested in viewing the artist spotlight interview with Prudence Bonds, can do so, by viewing it at http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/111132/Artist+Spotlight+Interview+with+Prudence+Bonds.html Additionally, on June 5, 2008, I wrote an article about Ruth Sadi El, and it can be viewed at http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/112128/Artist+Spotlight%3A+Ruth+Sadi+El%2C+In+Honor+of+Art+and+Music+Month.html Also, on June 22, 2008, I wrote an article about Phillip R.Spence, and it can be viewed at http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/114863/Artist+Spotlight%3A+Phillip+R.+Spence%2C+In+Honor+of+Art+and+Music+Month.html Thank you for your time and support. Enjoy! Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings, Are you looking for a Traditional West African Dancer? Then check out this blog entitled: Traditional West African Dancer, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney which can be viewed at www.clearblogs.com/aabneydance Thank you Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release Contact: Lynn Tincher at lynn_tincher@yahoo.com Visit http://www.lynntincher.com Lynn Tincher's Ezine Lynn Tincher's Ezine is seeking featured artists. Interested artists should visit http://www.lynntincher.com for further information. Upcoming Featured Artists June 15,2008 - Tantra-zawadi July 1,2008 – Klasic July 15,2008 - Ashby Scott August 1, 2008 - Brandon Houser August 15,2008 – Drew Johnson September 1,2008 – Hope McKim September 15, 2008 –Lynda Davis October 1,2008 – Afrika Midnight Asha Abney October 15,2008 -Anjuelle Floyd November 1,2008 – Sean November 15,2008 - Damien Gallatin December 1, 2008 - Mitch Bensel

For Immediate Release May 26, 2008 Contact: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at Aashawarrior@aol.com June 2008 Highlights for Art and Music Month During the month of June 2008, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, will be highlighting the following visual artists or musicians listed below. Visual Artists Malik Seneferu of Aesthetic Ascension – http://aestheticacension.ning.com Prudence Bonds, Member of Aesthetic Ascension and Black Artists of DC - http://www.prubonds.com Musicians Doc Powell of Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers Additionally, she will be honoring several musicians, which include Dr.Barnett Williams, Baba Ngoma and Mamadi Nyasuma. To join Afrika Midnight Asha Abney’s email list, please send your information to Aashawarrior@aol.com and she would add your name and information to her files. Check back later in June 2008 for all the postings pertaining to June 2008 Highlights for Art and Music Month by bookmarking www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney

Greetings, I have posted several new blogs at FineArtAmerica.com and they can be viewed at the following links listed below. Listen to the beats http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/listen-to-the-beats.html Unity - http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/unity.html Colors of the spirit http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/colors-of-the-spirit.html A Salute to Ancestors – http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/a-salute-to-ancestors.html Ancestral Figure- http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/ancestral-figure.html African Child- http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/african-child.html Thank you for your time. Be blessed! Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings Everyone, I would like to bring to your attention that I have created new blogs. They can be viewed at www.afrikaabney.blog.com and www.ashaproductions.blog.com Thank you for your time and support in advance. Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings,

Check out the recent blogs posted at Authorsden.com which can be viewed at http://authorsden.com/visit/cat_blogs.asp Thank you for your time. Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

For Immediate Release May 9, 2008 Oni Faida Lampley Memorial Website Oni Faida Lampley passed away on April 28, 2008 due to health related issues. For those that were inspired by her craft and seen her in many television shows or plays, knows that she was truly remarkable woman. About Oni Faida Lampley Oni Faida Lampley was born in 1959, mother, wife, playwright and actress. Her plays have been produced in New York and regionally. Oni's first play, Mixed Babies, (published by Dramatists Play Service) won a Helen Hayes award for Outstanding New Play and was subsequently produced in New York City by Manhattan Class Company. Her second play, The Dark Kalamazoo, earned her another Helen Hayes nomination, premiered in New York at the Drama Department and was published in The Fire This Time, by TCG, along with plays by Pulitzer prize winners August Wilson and Suzan Lori Parks. Her newest play, Tough Titty, is about a family surviving the rigors of marriage and chronic illness and premiered at Williamstown Theatre Festival. The play was commissioned by South Coast Repertory and made Oni a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Award and a recipient of a 2006 Helen Merrill Emerging Playwright Award. She is also the author of SONS, a play commissioned by Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis. For further information about her, visit http://theonifund.com/biography.html If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund, please visit http://theonifund.com/scholarship_fund.html

Greetings, Looking for a poem or something to read, then check out some of these links listed below. Enjoy! http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/107832/A+Message+to+All+Mothers.html http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/107361/Happy+Mother%26%23039%3Bs+Day.html http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/105253/Mother%26%23039%3Bs+Day.html http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10522/lists/toread http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/mothersday.htm Peace and Blessings, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings,

Check out Fine Art Blogs on FineArtAmerica.com and it can be viewed at http://fineartamerica.com/blogs.html Thank you for your time. Keep celebrating the beauty of Art! Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

The Role of An Artist by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney The Role of An Artist is to document subjects whether realist or abstract accurately based on the artist’s eye. I believe the role of an artist is very profound and mundane one throughout mainstream society because there is always a need for art. Additionally, I believe the artist plays a dual role, both the healer and creator in documenting a story for society. © 2008 by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. All Rights Reserved

Greetings, I just wanted to share some interviews/articles with all of you that I have conducted. Please feel free to check them out by visiting the links listed under the title for each article/interview. Introducing Mr. Timothy Gladden, Author & CEO of Love & Art Movement http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/39617/Introducing+Mr.+Timothy+Gladden%2C+Author+%26amp%3B+CEO+of+Love+%26amp%3B+Art+Movement.html Interview with Nataki Suggs http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/63042/Interview+with+Nataki+Suggs.html Author Spotlight Interview with Linda "Slendah" Salter, Salute to Black Heritage Month http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/66153/Author+Spotlight+Interview+with+Linda+%26quot%3BSlendah%26quot%3B+Salter%2C+Salute+to+Black+Heritage+Month.html Interview with George E. Thompson, Poet & Author of Experience,Strength Interview & Hope http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/80624/Interview+with+George+E.+Thompson%2C+Poet+%26amp%3B+Author+of+Experience%2CStrength+%26amp%3B+Hope.html Author and Poet Spotlight Interview with Agnes B.Levine Salute to Black Heritage Month http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/66905/Author+and+Poet+Spotlight+Interview+with+Agnes+B.Levine%2C+Salute+to+Black+Heritage+Month.html Featured Poet & Author Interview with Tichaona M. Chinyelu,Salute to Black Heritage http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/67045/Featured+Poet+%26amp%3B+Author+Interview+with+Tichaona+M.+Chinyelu%2CSalute+to+Black+Heritage+Month.html Interview with Edwin Hurdle, Poet & Author of The Write House http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/77175/Interview+with+Edwin+Hurdle%2C+Poet+%26amp%3B+Author+of+The+Write+House.html Interview with Michael J.Burt, Poet, Author, Columnist, Editor & Radio Host http://clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney/77174/Interview+with+Michael+J.Burt%2C+Poet%2C+Author%2C+Columnist%2C+Editor+%26amp%3B+Radio+Host.html Thank you for your time. Enjoy and Happy Reading! Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Greetings,

Check out Fine Art News and Press Releases on FineArtAmerica.com and it can be viewed at http://fineartamerica.com/pressreleasedirectory.html Thank you for your time. Keep celebrating the beauty of Art! Cordially, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Writings of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney contains poems, book reviews,entertainment reviews, excerpts, articles, opinions, literary resume, and statements written by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Visit it at www.clearblogs.com/afrikamaabney