Black Authors Matter TV: Recent Episodes
Gwen Richardson
Black Authors Matter TV is a weekly, live-streamed program where authors (new and old), publishers, bookstore owners, book club facilitators, book marketers, and other movers and shakers in the African-American literature arena are interviewed. BAM TV is live-streamed every Tuesday on the National Black Book Festival's Facebook page from 7 to 9 pm CST.
Black Authors Matter TV - November 18th Guests: Patti Flinn, Dana A. Williams
Patti Flinn, Bio Fiction Author
Dana A. Williams, Author of Toni Morrison Bio
Black Authors Matter TV - November 4th Guests: Kiki Swinson, Sherrele Goloversic, Dr. Tammy Smithers, Lolita Allen
Kiki Swinson - Best-Selling Author & Screenwriter
Sherrele Goloversic - Owner, The Book Readers Venue, Humble, TX
Dr. Tammy Smithers - Curator, The Personal Librarians Book Chat
Lolita Allen - Divas Read 2 Book Club in Dallas, TX
October 21st show
Guests: Danielle Allen, Dr. Tammi Fleming, Kym Oglesby, Toni Bonita
Danielle Allen - Best-Selling Romance Author
Dr. Tammi Fleming - Author/Leadership Strategist
Kym Oglesby - Founder, Black Authors Association
Toni Bonita - Retired Librarian, Reviewer, Beta Reader
Black Authors Matter TV
November 11th Guests:
Odis Muhammad, Angela Henry, James Johnson, Isaah Alford
Black Authors Matter TV - Oct. 14th Guests: Susana M. Morris, C. M. Radrick, Cathy Staton
Susana M. Morris - Author of Octavia Butler Bio
C. M. Radrick - Mainstream Fiction Author
Cathy Staton - Motivational Author
Black Authors Matter TV - October 7th Guests: Rachel Jamison Webster, S. S. Miller, Radiah Hubbert, Cynthia Green
Rachel Webster - Professor and History Author
S. S. Miller - Author and Poet
Radiah Hubbert - Book Reviewer
Cynthia Green - Author of the Martell's World series
BAM TV - Sept. 30th
Black Authors Matter TV - September 30th Guests: Robin Allison Davis, Helena Haywoode Henry, Jerid P. Woods, Shaun Heckstall
Robin Allison Davis - Memoir Author
Helena Haywoode Henry - Y.A. Fiction Author
Jerid P. Woods - Baldwin Bookstore, New Orleans, LA
Shaun Heckstall - Author, FIlmmaker, Educator
BAM TV - Sept. 23rd
Black Authors Matter TV - September 23rd Guests: Trymaine Lee, Lorna Lewis, Kreceda Tyler, Shenitha Burton
Trymaine Lee - Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award Winning Journalist and Author
Lorna Lewis - Best-Selling Novelist
Kreceda Tyler - Dir of Acquisitions for Black Odyssey Media
Shenitha Burton - CEO, SHE Publishing LLC
BAM TV - Sept. 16th
Black Authors Matter TV - September 16th Guests: LaDarrion Williams, Zina Francis, Harold Phifer, Lester Patrick
LaDarrion Williams Playwright, Filmmaker, Best-Selling Fantasy Author
Zina Francis Children's Author
Harold Phifer Memoir and Fiction Author
Lester Patrick Religious/Faith Author
Black Authors Matter TV - Sept. 9th Guests: Doris Allen, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Dr. Wajeehah Al-Uqdah, Chardai Powell
Doris Allen, WNBD Black Creatives Coordinator
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Pastor, Author, Debt-Free Advocate
Dr. Wajeehah Al-Uqdah, Memoir Author
Chardai Powell, Social Media Manager
BAM TV - Aug. 26th
Black Authors Matter TV - August 26th Guests: A'Lelia Bundles, N'Tyse, Tampia Jones, L'Oreal Thompson Payton
A'Lelia Bundles - Best-Selling Author of Biographies
N'Tyse - Author, Publisher, Film Producer
Tampia Jones - Rep for Cover Girls Book Club, Memphis, TN
L'Oreal Thompson Payton - Owner, Zora's Place Bookstore, Evanston, IL
BAM TV - September 2nd
Black Authors Matter TV - September 2nd Guests: Dr. Ian Smith, Curtis Bunn, Russell Andrews, Van Garrett
Dr. Ian Smith - Best-Selling Author and TV Personality
Curtis Bunn, Founder, National Book Club Conference
Russell Andrews - Actor and Author of Teen/Y.A. Books
Van Garrett - Children's Author and Poet
Black Authors Matter TV - August 19th Guests: Derrick Barnes, Monique Clesca, Darion Knight, Julia Royston
Derrick Barnes - Best-Selling Children's Author
Monique Clesca - Memoir Author
Darion Knight - Memoir Author
Julia Royston - CEO, BK Royston Publishing
Black Authors Matter TV - August 12th Guests: Octavia Grant, Charles Fancher, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children's Book Awards Finalists Announced
Octavia Grant - Best-selling Mystery/Thriller Author
Charles Fancher, Historical Fiction Author
BAM TV - August 5th
Black Authors Matter TV - August 5th Guests: Jerome Saintjones, Phyllis Dixon, Robbi Renee, Sade Rena
Jerome Saintjones - Literary Fiction Author
Phyllis Dixon - Women's Fiction Author
Robbi Renee - Romance Author
Sade Rena - Romance Author
Black Authors Matter TV - July 29, 2025. Guests: Rita Gordon, Lisa Dodson, Sandra Jackson-Opoku, Dr. Tasha Griffith
Rita Gordon - Romance Novelist
Lisa Dodson - Romance Suspense Author
Sandra Jackson-Opoku - Mystery/Thriller Author
Dr. Tasha Griffith - Religious/Faith Author
Black Authors Matter TV - July 15th Guests: Christine Pride, Michelle Lindo-Rice, Barbara Howard, Trinity
Christine Pride - Author, Editor, Publishing Veteran
Michelle Lindo-Rice - Best-Selling Author/Literary Agent
Barbara Howard - Best-Selling Romance Author
Trinity - Teen Author and Poet
Black Authors Matter TV - July 8th Guests: Dr. Glenn Loury, Omar Tyree, Natasha Bishop, Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith
Dr. Glenn Loury, Economist, Academic, Author
Omar Tyree, Best-Selling Author
Natasha Bishop - Best-Selling Romance Author
Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith - Mystery Writing Duo
Black Authors Matter TV - June 24th Guests: Chinedu Achebe, Dr. Rachel Laryea, Nikkolas Smith, Michael Young
Chinedu Achebe - Literary Fiction Author
Dr. Rachel Laryea - Author of Book on Black Capitalism
Nikkolas Smith - Best-Selling Children's Author and Illustrator
Michael Young - Mystery/Thriller Author
Black Authors Matter TV - June 17th Guests: Kingsley H. Smith, Shonda Allen Hill, Troy Johnson, Kyina Routt
Kingsley H. Smith, Radio Broadcaster and Memoir Author
Shonda Allen Hill, Motivational Author
Troy Johnson, Founder, AALBC and BLK Bestsellers List
Kyina Routt, Christian Fiction Author
Black Authors Matter TV - June 10th Guests: Rosey Lee, A J Sam, Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, Norian Love
Rosey Lee - Author of the Gardins of Edin Series
A. J. Sam - Historical Fiction Novelist
Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd - African Diaspora Author
Norian Love - Romance Author and Poet
Black Authors Matter TV - June 3rd Guests: Victoria Christopher Murray, Brandon Massey, Marc Avery, Syrone Harvey
Victoria Christopher Murray, Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author
Brandon Massey, Best-Selling Mystery/Thriller Author
Marc Avery, Mystery/Suspense Author
Syrone Harvey, Children's Author and Book Coach
Black Authors Matter TV - May 27th Guests: Shonda Buchanan, William Rogers, Monica Garner, Monica Walters
Shonda Buchanan - Author of The Lost Songs of Nina Simone
William Rogers - Sci-Fi Author
Monica Garner - Women's Fiction Author
Monica Walters - Romance Author and Event Coordinator
Black Authors Matter TV - May 20th Guests: Dr. Xenia Barnes, Ashley Iman, Morgan Jerkins, Kendall Gray
Dr. Xenia Barnes - Author, Motivational Speaker
Ashley Iman - Children's Author
Morgan Jerkins - Historical Fiction Author
Kendall Gray - Children's Author/Pro B-Ball Player
Black Authors Matter TV - May 6th Guests: Katie Mitchell, Teresa Sebastian, Alexandria House, Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Katie Mitchell - Author of Book on Black Bookstores
Teresa Sebastian - Historical Fiction Author
Alexandria House - Romance Author
Dolen Perkins-Valdez - Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author
Black Authors Matter TV - April 29th Guests: Katy Morlas Shannon and Brian Copeland
Katy Morlas Shannon - History Author
Brian Copeland - Mystery/Suspense Author
Black Authors Matter TV - April 22nd Guests: Connie Briscoe, Patricia Limbrick, Tara Roberts, Renee Daniel Flagler
Connie Briscoe - Best-Selling Author
Patricia Limbrick - President, Bennett-Brooks Book Club Literary Society
Tara Roberts - Memoir Author
Renee Daniel Flagler - Romance and Women's Fiction Author
Black Authors Matter TV - April 8th Guests: Mia Mask, Chante Griffin, Emily Autenrieth and Shea Robinson, 2025 BAM TV Awards Finalists Announced
Mia Mask, Author and Professor of Film
Chante Griffin, Journalist and Author
Emily Autenrieth and Shea Robinson, Owner & Manager, A Seat at the Table Bookshop, Elk Grove, Calif.
Black Authors Matter TV - April 1st Guests: Keisha Bush, Vanessa Riley, Lee Hawkins, Tamika Newhouse
Keisha Bush - Literary Fiction Author
Vanessa Riley - Best-Selling Historical Fiction Author
Lee Hawkins - Memoir Author
Tamika Newhouse - Founder, AAMBC Book Awards
Black Authors Matter TV - March 25th Guests: Vanessa Miller, BriAnn Danae, Harold Phifer, Mary Monroe
Vanessa Miller, Award-Winning Historical Fiction Author
BriAnn Danae, Urban Fiction Author
Harold Phifer, Inspirational Author and Novelist
Mary Monroe, Best-Selling Author
Black Authors Matter TV - March 18th Guests: Yahrah St John, Frank X Walker, Christian Butler, Lauren Francis-Sharma
Yahrah St John - Best-Selling Romance Author
Frank X Walker - Award-Winning Author and Poet
Christian Butler (C B Renee) - Women's Fiction Author
Lauren Francis-Sharma - Historical Fiction Author
Black Authors Matter TV - March 11th Guests: Preslaysa Williams, Adiba Nelson, Ashley Irvin, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Preslaysa Williams, Actress and Multicultural Romance Author
Adiba Nelson, Children's Author
Ashley Irvin, Award-Winning Children's Author
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Award-Winning Children's/Y.A. Fiction Author
Black Authors Matter TV - March 4th Guests: K. C. Mills, Mya, Nancy Johnson, Nina Foxx
K. C. Mills, Women's Fiction Author
Mya, Romance Author
Nancy Johnson, Historical Fiction Author
Nina Foxx, Best-Selling Novelist and Screenwriter
Black Authors Matter TV - February 25th Guests: Marita Golden, Lashonder Demery, Veronica Chapman, Angela Anderson
Marita Golden - Best-Selling Author
Lashonder Demery - Memoir Author
Veronica Chapman - Founder, Black Children's Book Week
Angela Anderson - Author and Podcaster
Black Authors Matter TV - February 18th Guests: LaJill Hunt, Justene Hill Edwards, Lester Patrick, Roy Glenn
LaJill Hunt - Best-Selling Author/Screenwriter
Justene Hill Edwards - Historian and Author
Lester Patrick - Inspirational Author
Roy Glenn - Best-Selling Urban Suspense Author
Black Authors Matter TV - February 11th Guests: Shara Moon, Jennifer Copeland, Joylynn Ross, Adriene Conner
Shara Moon, Historical Fiction Author
Jennifer Copeland, Avid Reader
Joylynn Ross, Best-Selling Author/Publisher
Adriene Conner, Author/Relationship Coach
Black Authors Matter TV - February 4th Guests: James Marshall, France Neptune, Shelia E. Bell, Malika Williams
James Marshall, Author and Wealth Building Strategist
France Neptune, Motivational Author
Shelia E. Bell, National Best-Selling Author
Malika Williams, Author and Youth Advocate
Black Authors Matter TV - January 28th Guests: Yona Deshommes, Mychal Wynn, Tarris Marie, Dr. George Walters-Sleyon
Yona Deshommes, Publishing Professional
Mychal Wynn, Author and College Financial Aid Pro
Tarris Marie, Author of Women's Fiction
Dr. George Walters-Sleyon, Author, Professor, Educator
Black Authors Matter TV - January 21st Guests: Robbi Renee, Erica Ford, Chris Morehouse, Lissa Woodson
Robbi Renee - Romance Author
Erica Ford - Author and Anti-Violence Advocate
Chris Morehouse - African Traditions Author
Lissa Woodson - Literary Agent, Author, Publisher
Black Authors Matter TV - January 14th Guests: Tiffany Warren, Synithia Williams, Jacquelin Thomas, Dr. Cedric Howard
Tiffany Warren - Best-Selling Novelist, Screenwriter, Film Producer
Synithia Williams - Romance Novelist
Jacquelin Thomas - Best-Selling Romance and Mystery Author
Dr. Cedric Howard - Author and Management Consultant
Black Authors Matter TV - January 7th Guests: Jeffrey Blount, Marcus Moore, Nikki Anthony, Jasmine Okafor and Enkeshi El-Amin
Jeffrey Blount, Award-Winning Novelist
Marcus Moore, Author, Curator, Music Journalist
Nikki Anthony, Award-Winning Y.A. Author
Jasmine Okafor and Enkeshi El-Amin, Owners, A Small Place Bookshop, Avondale Estates, GA
Black Authors Matter TV - December 17th Guests: Phillip B. Williams, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Joseph Earl Thomas, Trisha Thomas
Phillip B. Williams, Award-Winning Author and Poet
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Award-Winning Children's/Y.A. Author
Joseph Earl Thomas, Memoir Author and English Prof
Trisha R. Thomas, Best-Selling Author
Black Authors Matter TV - December 10th Guests: Angela Jackson-Brown, Tiya Rayne, Dwight Treadwell Sr
Angela Jackson-Brown, Best-Selling Historical Fiction Author
Tiya Rayne, Multicultural Romance Author
Dwight Treadwell Sr, Diabetes/Health Advocate
Black Authors Matter TV - December 3rd Guests: J.C., Manuel Godoy, Aries Skye, G. Douglas Davis IV
J.C. - Poet and Multi-Genre Author
Manuel Godoy - Creator, Black Sands Comic Books
Aries Skye - Best-Selling Romance Author
G. Douglas Davis IV, Author and Poe
Black Authors Matter TV - November 26th Guests: Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, Charlene Thomas, Marvin O'Bryant
Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, Debut Novelist
Charlene Thomas, Y.A. Fiction Author and Writing Coach
Marvin O'Bryant, Motivational Author
Black Authors Matter TV - November 19th Guests: Calvin Hollins and John Bitoy, Karla Aghedo, Earl Sewell, Alretha Thomas
Calvin Hollins and John Bitoy, Memoir Authors
Karla Aghedo, Owner, SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore
Earl Sewell, Award-Winning Author and Audiobook Narrator
Alretha Thomas, Novelist and Actress
Black Authors Matter TV - November 12th Guests: Tameka Fryer Brown, Dana Hanif-Booker, Karter Reed and Armanette Reed, Debra Owsley
Tameka Fryer Brown - Best-Selling Children's Author
Dana Hanif-Booker - Children's Author
Karter Reed and Armanette Reed - Children's Authors
Debra Owsley - Author and Literary Gift Creator
Black Authors Matter TV - October 29th Guests: Lora Troutman, Kemba Hubbard, Phyllis Dixon, Sylvia Hubbard
Black Authors Matter TV - October 1st Guests: Prof Louis Moore, Jahquel J, Bill Whitfield, Erika Archer
Prof Louis Moore, Author of "The Great Black Hope"
Jahquel J, Urban Fiction and Urban Romance Author. Latest release: Second Chance Christmas
Bill Whitfield, Author and Michael Jackson's Former Chief of Security. Book: Remember the Time
Erika Archer, Children's Author and Air Force Veteran. Latest release: Allison, You Are Beautiful
Black Authors Matter TV - September 24th Guests: Pat Simmons, Charity Shane', J W Young, Natasha D. Frazier
Pat Simmons, Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author. Latest release: Accomplices In Love
Charity Shane', Author, Lawyer, Higher Education Leader. Latest release: A Novel Christmas
J W Young, Author and Poet. Latest release: Marriage 2001: A Bruised Odyssey
Natasha D. Frazier, Christian Romance Author. Latest release: Batch of Love
Black Authors Matter TV - September 17th Guests: Juliana Pache, Melanie Bonita, Sharon G. Flake, Sharon Elliott
Juliana Pache, Author of "Black Crossword"
Melanie Bonita, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Coach
Sharon G. Flake, Best-Selling Children's/Y.A. Author
Sharon Elliott, Author and Literary Agent
Black Authors Matter TV - September 10 Guests: Ron Tarver, Donnie P, Julia Royston, Shenitha Burton
Ron Tarver, Author and Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer. Latest release: The Long Ride Home
Donnie P, Author, Entrepreneur, Business Coach. Latest release: Health and
Wealth Is Always Green
Julia Royston, Author and CEO, BK Royston Publishing
Shenitha Burton, Author and CEO, S.H.E. Publishing LLC
Black Authors Matter TV - September 3 Guests: Anna Dao, Tanya Smith, Autumn Allen, Terri Burney
Anna Dao, Memoir Author. Latest release: Finding Lalla's Anna
Tanya Smith, Memoir Author. Latest release: Never Saw Me Coming
Autumn Allen, Children's Author. Latest release: All You Have to Do
Terri Burney, Children's Author. Latest release: What Can Toddlers Do
Black Authors Matter TV - August 27th Guests: Sharon M. Draper, Toni Shiloh, Marc Lacy, Khanyon G. Jerome
Sharon M. Draper, Best-Selling Children's Author. Latest release: Out of My Mind series.
Toni Shiloh, Award-Winning Christian Romance Author. Latest release: A Run At Love
Marc Lacy, Multi-Genre Indie Author. Latest release: Cocoa Inferno
Khanyon G. Jerome, Fantasy Author. Latest release: Echo's Tale
Black Authors Matter TV - August 20th Guests: Ronnette White and Zahara Williams, Sharon C. Cooper, Brian H. Williams, MD, Janice Newsum
Ronnette White and Zahara Williams, Co-Authors and Relationship Experts. Latest release: Connection Chronicles
Sharon C. Cooper, Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author. Latest release: The Cost of Love
Brian H. Williams, M.D., Author and Trauma Surgeon. Latest release: The Bodies Keep Coming
Janice Newsum, Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Black Authors Matter TV - August 20th Guests: Ronnette White and Zahara Williams, Sharon C. Cooper, Brian H. Williams, MD, Janice Newsum
Ronnette White and Zahara Williams, Co-Authors and Relationship Experts. Latest release: Connection Chronicles
Sharon C. Cooper, Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author. Latest release: The Cost of Love
Brian H. Williams, M.D., Author and Trauma Surgeon. Latest release: The Bodies Keep Coming
Janice Newsum, Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Black Authors Matter TV - August 13th Guests: Kaia Alderson, Dr. Sabrina Williams, 2024 Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award Finalists Announced
Kaia Alderson, Historical Fiction Author. Latest release: In A League of Her Own
Dr. Sabrina N. Williams, Educator/Entrepreneur. Latest release: Learning to Trust
Black Authors Matter TV - August 6th Guests: Wanda Morris, Kim Johnson, Brandon Massey, Elaine Lee
Wanda Morris, Best-Selling Mystery Author. Latest release: What You Leave Behind
Kim Johnson, Y.A. Fiction Author. Latest release: The Color Of a Life
Brandon Massey, Best-Selling Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: Bad Influence
Elaine Lee, Author and Travel Expert. Latest release: Go Girl 2: The Black Women's Book of Travel and Adventure
Black Authors Matter TV 4th Anniversary Show - July 30th Guests: Leonard Pitts, Damali Peterman, Michelle Lindo-Rice, Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams
Leonard Pitts, Best-Selling Noveling. Latest release: 54 Miles
Damali Peterman, Author/Lawyer/Educator. Latest release: Negotiating While Black
Michelle Lindo-Rice, Novelist and Literary Agent. Latest release: A Beauty In the Beast
Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams, Mother/Daughter Co-Authors. Latest release: Soul Step
Black Authors Matter TV - July 23rd Guests: Erick Gray, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Patricia Raybon
Erick Gray, Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: Solomon Dark
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Best-Selling Author. Latest release: My Parents' Marriage
Patricia Raybon, Mystery Author. Latest release: Truth Be Told
Black Authors Matter TV - July 16th Guests: Lamar Giles, Kathy Greggs, E.K. Powers, Pamela Samuels Young, Dwayne Alexander Smith
Lamar Giles, Y.A. Fiction Author. Latest release: Static: Up All Night
Kathy Greggs, Memoir Author. Latest release: The Mother The Soldier The Activist
E. K. Powers, Mystery/Suspense Author. Latest release: Hidden Revenge
Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith, Mystery/Thriller Authors. Latest release: Sounds Like A Plan
Black Authors Matter TV - June 25th Guests: A. C. Arthur, Rodney Sanford, L. R. Jackson, Siera London
A. C. Arthur, Author and Event Coordinator of the One Love Reunion (Nashville, Tenn)
Rodney Sanford, Mystery Author. Latest release: Dying Hard at The Inkwell
L. R. Jackson, Romance Author. Latest release: Tainted Liberties
Siera London, Romance Author. Latest release: Fake It Till You Make It
Black Authors Matter TV - June 18th Guests: Karen Pina, Gerald Smith, Omari Richards, Star Rebell
Karen Pina, Religious/Faith Author. Latest release: Day-by-Day Glory Devotional
Dr. Gerald Smith, Historian and Pastor. Latest release: Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State
Omari Richards, Fantasy Author. Latest release: The Kimoni Legacy Initiation
Star Rebell, Memoir Author. Latest release: The Resurrection of Star Rebell
Black Authors Matter TV - June 11th Guests: Suzette Harrison and Suzette Riddick, Rhonda McKnight, Terah S. Harris, Doris Allen
Suzette Harrison and Suzette Riddick, Best-Selling Co-Authors. Latest releases: Forever Beautiful and Wandering Beauty
Rhonda McKnight, Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author. Latest release: Bitter and Sweet
Terah S. Harris, Literary Fiction Author. Latest release: Long After We Are Gone
Doris Allen, BCF Coordinator, We Need Diverse Books
Black Authors Matter TV - June 4th Guests: Drs. Sylvia Morris, Angela C. B. Walker, Diane Boykin; Suzetta Perkins, Peggy Dixon, Linda Henderson
Drs. Sylvia Morris, Angela C. B. Walker, Diane Boykin. Latest release: The Game Plan: A Woman's Guide to Becoming a Doctor and Living a Life in Medicine
Suzetta Perkins, Best-Selling Novelist. Latest release: Black Diamond
Peggy Dixon, Relationship Author. Latest release: The MEat of Marriage
Linda Henderson, Religious/Faith Author. Latest release: Mini Messages from God 2
Black Authors Matter TV - May 28th Guests: Don Tate, Omar Tyree, Aysia Brown
Only three interviews this week:
Don Tate, Author and children's book illustrator. Latest release: The Day Madear Voted
Omar Tyree, Best-selling Author. Latest release: Control
Aysia Brown, Owner, Protagonist Black Bookstore, Pomona, CA
Black Authors Matter TV - May 21st Guests: Max Rodriguez, Tammie Martin, Book Club Kickback w/Alyssa Cole
Max Rodriguez, Founder, Harlem Book Fair
Tammie Martin, Owner, KRC Bookstore, Shreveport, LA
Alyssa Cole, Best-Selling Author. Latest release: One of Us Knows
Black Authors Matter TV - May 7th Guests: Patricia Williams Dockery, Farrah Rochon, Casey Grant, Tamara Shiloh
Patricia Williams Dockery, Historian and Children's Author. Latest release: Slavery and the African American Story
Farrah Rochon, Romance and Y.A. Fiction Author. Latest release: Fate Be Changed
Casey Grant, Black Aviation Advocate. Latest release: Stars in the Sky
Tamara Shiloh, Owner, Multicultural Bookstore in Richmond, Calif.
Black Authors Matter TV - April 30th Guests: Brian Copeland, Greg Stallworth, Vinson Cunningham, Therese Taylor-Stinson
Brian Copeland, Playwright and Author. Latest release: Outraged
Greg Stallworth, Author. Latest release: Guilty Is Not Enough: Life Of a Whistleblower
Vinson Cunningham, Theater Critic and Author of Great Expectations
Therese Taylor-Stinson, Religious/Faith Author. Latest release: Walking the Way of Harriet Truman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter
Black Authors Matter TV - April 23rd Guests: Kimberly Brown, Marian L. Thomas, Joy Avery, Thela Thatch
Kimberly Brown, Romance Author. Latest release: Courage to Love Again
Marian L. Thomas, Romance Author. Latest release: Saving Raine
Joy Avery, Romance Author. Latest release: Accidental Sweethearts
Thela Thatch, Author and H/R Professional. Latest release: The Diversity Dilemma
Black Authors Matter TV - April 16th Guests: Piper Huguley, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, LaToya Cadlett, Ameer Natson
Piper Huguley, Author of "American Daughters"
Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Author of "The American Daughters"
LaToya Cadlett, Author of "A Simple Guide to Interpreting Cardiac Rhythms"
Ameer Natson, Author of "The Relationship Cheat Code"
Black Authors Matter TV - April 9th Guests: Ashton Lattimore, Tisha Brooks, Lasheera Lee, BAM TV Awards Finalists Announced
Ashton Lattimore, Author of "All We Were Promised"
Tisha Brooks, Professor and Author of "Spirit Deep"
Lasheera Lee, Podcaster, Literary Agent, Event Planner
Black Authors Matter TV - April 2nd Guests: Prince Dykes, Victor McGlothin, Mary Monroe
Prince Dykes, Financial Literary Coach and Children's Author. Latest release: Wesley Learns About Real Estate
Victor McGlothin, Best-selling author. Latest release: Rules for Slaying the Dating Games
Mary Monroe, Best-selling, Award-winning author. Latest release: Double Lives
Black Authors Matter TV - March 26th Guests: Kay Shanee, India, Mattie Leonard, Elmo Hudson
Kay Shanee, Best-Selling Romance Author. Latest release: This Time Around
India, Best-Selling Urban Fiction Author. Latest release: Dishonorable
Mattie Leonard, Memoir Author. Latest release: Building Me Back Brick By Brick
Elmo Hudson, Former Boxing Champion and Author
Only three interviews as the third person was a no-show and we have to reschedule.
Black Authors Matter TV - March 19th Guests: Michelle Stimpson, Valerie Lewis Coleman, Brian W. Smith
Michelle Stimpson, Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author. New Release: Sisters With a Side of Greens
Valerie Lewis Coleman, Children's author and Host of BIPOC Book Fair
Brian W. Smith, Best-Selling Author and Screenwriter. Latest release: The Club
Black Authors Matter TV - March 12th Guests: Avery Cunningham, Diane Marie Brown, Denny S. Bryce, Marc Beausejour
Avery Cunningham, author of "The Mayor of Maxwell Street"
Diane Marie Brown, author of "Black Candle Women"
Denny S. Bryce, co-author of "Can't We Be Friends"
Marc Beausejour, urban fiction author
Black Authors Matter TV - March 5th Guests: Cheryl Lee, Trenessa Williams, Veronica N. Chapman, Dee DeVaughn
Cheryl Lee, Owner, 44th & 3rd Bookseller, Atlanta GA
Trenessa Williams, Owner, Kizzy's Books & More, Orlando, FL
Veronica N. Chapman, Founder, Black Children's Book Week
Dee DeVaughn, Author and Dog Lover
Black Authors Matter TV - February 27th Guests: Joshunda Sanders, Sherri L Smith and Elizabeth Wein, Katie Otey
Joshunda Sanders, Author of "Women of the Post"
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein, Co-Authors of "American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators"
Katie Otey, Children's Author
Black Authors Matter TV - February 20th Guests: Carolyn Mitchell Boykin, James Hammonds, Antonia Hylton, Ellisha Newton
Carolyn Mitchell Boykin, Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: The Knowing
James Hammonds, Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: When Shepherds Kill
Antonia Hylton, Author of Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
Ellisha Newton, Educator and Author. Latest release: You Are Powerful
Black Authors Matter TV - February 13th Guests: ReShonda Tate, Denise Billings, Vanessa Miller, Sharon Arrindell
ReShonda Tate, Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author. Latest release: The Queen of Sugar Hill
Denise Billings, Memoir Author. Latest release: Road Trip
Vanessa Miller, Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author. Latest release: The African Queen
Dr. Sharon Arrindell, Memoir Author. Latest release: Armored and Victorious
Black Authors Matter TV Guests for Feb. 6, 2024: Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, Dayirai Kapfunde, Tracy Clark, Katrina Brooks
Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, Educator and Author. Latest release: A Letter to Young Brothers
Dayirai Kapfunde, Motivational Author. Latest release: Living My Life Authentically.
Katrina Brooks, Owner, Black Pearl Books, Austin, Texas
Black Authors Matter TV - January 30th Guests: Tia McCollors, Corey Brown, Monica Brite, Melanie Bonita
Tia McCollors, Award-Winning Author and Speaker
Rev. Corey Brown, Author, Minister, Retired Veteran
Monica Brite, Founder, San Antonio African American Book Festival
Melanie Bonita, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Coach
Black Authors Matter TV - January 23rd Guests: B. Love, Jackie Handy, Dondi Dancy, Antonius Finch
B. Love, Best-Selling Author and Publisher. Latest release: The Loyal Wife
Jackie Handy, Facilitator, Mommy Network Book Club
Dondi Dancy, Facilitator, Hush Harbor Literary Club
Antonius Finch, Author of Short Story Collection, "Finch Files"
Black Authors Matter TV - January 16th Guests: Priscilla Harris, Rosey Lee, Donna M. Gray Banks, LaKecia Farmer
Priscilla Harris, Children's Author. Latest release: I Say Who I Am
Rosey Lee, Author of "The Gardins of Edin"
Donna M. Gray Banks, Founder/Director, F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival
LaKecia Farmer, Owner, Parable Bookstore, Tacoma, WA
Black Authors Matter TV - January 16th Guests: Tanisha Ford, Janelle Brown, Dr. Janet Seay-Stanley, Royce Dixon Sr
Tanisha Ford, Cultural Critic and Author of "Our Secret Society"
Janelle Brown, Owner, Brown Books & More, Decatur, AL
Dr. Janet Seay-Stanley, Motivational Author of "A Cup Of Love"
Royce Dixon Sr, Motivational Author, Latest Release: Hidden Feelings Revealed
Black Authors Matter TV - January 2nd Guests: Ashley Knight, Kevin Hazzard, Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar, Amber Collins
Ashley Knight, Owner, Words Unite Bookstore, Killeen, TX
Kevin Hazzard, Journalist and Author. Latest release: "American Sirens"
Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar, History Prof and Author. Latest release, "America's Black Capital"
Amber Collins, Owner, Soul Book Nook, Waterloo, IA
Black Authors Matter TV - December 19th Guests: Gwen & Rhonda's Favorite Books for 2023, Gloria Shell Mitchell, Candice Y Johnson
Gloria Shell Mitchell, minister, counselor, Christian fiction author. Latest release: I Trust Him
Candice Y. Johnson, Author of Women's FIction. Latest release: Every Black Girl Dances
Black Authors Matter TV - December 12th Guests: Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, Joylynn Ross, Njemile Ali, Nikki Anthony
Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati: Founder, African-American Children's Book Fair
Joylynn Ross: CEO & Founder, PTP Press
Njemile Ali: Exec Dir, KIZA Black Lit Magazine
Nikki T. Anthony: Debut author of "The Price We Pay"
Black Authors Matter TV - December 5th Guests: Patricia Sargeant, Dr. LaVerne Ford Wimberly, Khara Campbell, Danielle Marcus
Patricia Sargeant, Romantic Suspense Author. Latest release: Against the Currant
Dr. LaVerne Ford Wimberly, Inspirational Author. Latest release: My Sunday Best: Pearls of Wisdom, Wit, Grace, and Style
Khara Campbell, Christian Fiction Author. Latest release: Don't Count Me Out
Danielle Marcus, Urban Fiction Author. Latest release: Jack Girlz
Black Authors Matter TV - November 28th Guests: J L Campbell, Jessica Pryde, Peter Benjaminson, Ruthie Goss-Robinson
J. L. Campbell, Romance/Romantic Suspense Author. Latest release: Flames of Wrath
Jessica Pryde, Author and Book Blogger. Latest release: Black Love Matters
Peter Benjaminson, Author of Black Entertainer Bios. Latest Release: The Life and Times of Betty Boop
Ruthie Goss-Robinson, Memoir Author. Latest release: 19 Years to Sunset
Black Authors Matter TV - November 21st Guests: Eriq LaSalle, Terry Keys, Lisa Gilliard
Eriq LaSalle, Actor and Best-Selling Author. Latest release: Laws of Annihilation
Terry Keys, Best-selling Mystery/Thriller Author. Latest release: Everyone Is Batsh*t Crazy
Lisa Gilliard, Children's Author. Latest release: Kindness Confetti
In This Episode Guests Include:
Gwen Sutton, Christian Fiction Author. Latest Release: Brotherhood and Betrayal .
Dr. Karida Brown and Charly Palmer, Authors of "The New Brownies Book" .\
Ralph Hawthorne, Memoir Author. Latest release: "Pimp, Player, Preacher: My Life of Gangs, Guns, Drugs, and God"
Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, Financial Liberation Expert. Latest Release: Money Talks, Vol. III
In This Episode Guests Include: Aries Skye, Erick S. Gray, Dylan Penningroth, and Natasha Smith
In This Episode Guests Include: Kidada Williams, Charles Renthrope, Chalmer Williams, and CC Fann.
In This Episode Guests Include: Angela Jackson-Brown, Joy Sanchez-Taylor, Ramona Thomas, and Michelle Stimpson.
In This Episode Guests Include: A.C. Arthur, Terumi Echols, Denny Bryce, and LaRhonda Crosby-Johnson
In This Episode Guests Include: Tarris Marie, Resse Ryan, Dr. Fredrick Covington, and Barbara Crump.
In This Episode Guests Include:
Bonnie Newman Davis, Journalist and Author, Latest release, "Truth Tellers".
Eric Betts, Author, Pastor, Theologian, Latest release, "Good Cop, Bad Cop"
Julia Royston, Co-Founder of BK Royston Publishing
Rich Gilliam (a/k/a Richnovated), Author and Engineer, Latest release: "E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R. Your Way"
In This Episode Guests Include: Vincent Watson, Sharon Arrindell, and The Victoria Christopher Murray Book Club Kickback.
In This Episode Guests Include: Sharon C. Jenkins.
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Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award Finalists Announced.
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In This Episode Guests Include: Sedinam Asase, Azzarree Uwhubetine, Omar Scott, and John Oshodi.
In This Episode Guests Include: Gena Cox, Amina Luqman-Dawson, and Sadeqa Johnson with A Book Club Kickback
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In This Episode Guests Include: Willa Robinson, Rickey Teems II, Shannon Gibney, and Gary McDougall.
In This Episode Guests Include: Kelly McWilliams, Lawrence Jackson, Michelle Daley, and Kennedy Ryan.
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In This Episode Guests Include: Vanessa Miller, Jennifer Farmer, Carell Augustus, and Janis Kearney.
In This Episode Guests Include: Dorinda Walker, Shani Greene-Dowdell, and John Wells III.
In This Episode Guests Include: Sheila Wise Rowe, Shenitha Burton, K. L. Gilchrist, and Sharon Blount
In This Episode Guests Include:
Wanda Morris, Dominique Okonkwo, Keith Kareem Williams, and Keith Thomas Walker
In This Episode Guests Include:
Denny Bryce, Dana Spencer, Darrell Hall, and Fredrick Douglas Reynolds.
In This Episode Guests Include:
Peniel E. Joseph, Minda Harts, George McCalman, and Lisa McNair.
In This Episode Guests Include: Boyah J. Farah, Tiffany Herndon, Yaa Yaa Whaley-Williams, and Dr. Leslie Fenwick
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In This Episode Guests Include: Sharon C. Cooper, Catherine Adel West, and Brandon Massey.
In This Episode Guests Include: Barnard Sims, Wade Hudson, Jeannine A. Cook, and Michelle Lindo-Rice.
In This Episode Guests Include:
Beverly Jenkins, Nina Foxx, Tanya Lee, and George Passewe.
In This Episode Guests Include: Megan Giddings, Edwin Brown, Ramen Hervey II, and Christian Cook.
In This Episode Guests Include: Gabriela Hasbun, Adrienne LaFaye and The Jerry Pinkney Children's Book Awards Finalists Announced.
In This Episode Guests Include:
Linda Holloway, Neal Lander, Malik Muhammad, and Charles Hannah
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In This Episode Guest Include:
Doris Allen, Deborah McDaniel, Elizabeth Nunez, and A. C. Arthur
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Piper Huguley, Kirsten Watson, Kaia Alderson, and Suzette Harrison.
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Dr. Velma Bagby, Claude Johnson, Johnnie Christmas, and Raven R. White.
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Marcus Bridgewater, Leslie Dotson, Kreceda Tyler, and Sonya Curry
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Katerina Canyon, Yvette Hennington, Clyde W. Ford, and Tracy Brown,
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Cheryl Willis, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Julia Royston, and Blaque Diamond.
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Leonard Pitts Jr., Willie Toliver, Cynthia Tucker, and Tanya White.
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Kelly Starling Lyons, Katrina M. Adams, and Patricia Ellis
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Naleighna Kai, Stephanie Jackson. Steven Barnes, and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Hosted By: Rhonda Lawson
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Dr. Terri Major-Kincade, Dr. Dana R. Jones-Meggett. and Reshonds Tate-Billingsley.
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Dr. Eve Taylor, Sharron Elise, Tracie Christian, Jessie and Alfred Brinkley
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