10 Songs Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
US civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., waves to supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963 on The Mall in Washington, DC. Today we remember the life and legacy of late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose contributions to the social and political sphere of the […]
Geechie Dan Executive Director of hip-hop museum – Vol.6 – #1
” Hip Hop” deserves more. I don’t like that the world don’t see and hear the best of our culture..
The world sees the bottom of the barrel…the ignorance…I working on changing that global perspective
Ashley Ca$h – A Professional Model and Entrepreneur Based out of Las Vegas. Vol.5 – Issue #10
Ashley Ca$h specializes in fitness and fashion, with her modeling often taking her around the world for shoots. To date she has modeled for countless magazines and photographers, building up a solid portfolio of picture perfect shots.
Her stunning looks and smooth caramel skin tone make her the obvious choice for swimwear and lingerie photos.
Michael B. Sutton – Former Motown Producer, Singer, Songwriter – Vol.5 – Issue #9
Dear Readers, When you hear Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson ,Diana Ross, The Temptations, The Jackson Five and The Commodores, you know it’s the signature sound of Motown. From the early 60’s to the present Motown still is known as the “Sound of Young America” . And there are many other hidden icons from […]
H’Atina – Soul Music Singer Takes Us On her Journey! Vol. 5 – Issue #8
Hello Readers, I hope all are safe and well during these challenging times we are living in. This issue pays tribute to the magic of soul music! First let us pay our respects to Civil Right Leader John Lewis who passed away last month. He was truly and inspiration to many! On the cover of […]
Fordo – Hip Hop New Generation Prodigy – Vol.5 – Issue #7 –
Hello Readers, Happy Fourth of July! As we do our best to celebrate this country’s independence, we are reminded that we still have a long way to go in achieving that goal for all Americans. As protests continue across the country and states and monuments are torn down we see that change is urging us […]
Randy Hall The legendary R&B/Soul/Funk hit maker – Vol.5 – Issue #5
Greetings Pump It Up Magazine Readers, We hope all of you are well and safe and our prayers go out to all the families that have been affected by this epidemic. It’s a different time we’re living in and what is the new normal going to look like? Well, one thing that’s normal is the […]
Felicia Green – Author and Entrepreneur “MOM BOSS” – Vol.5 – Issue #4 –
Greetings everyone, This issue will be called the Social Distancing Spring Edition ( just kidding) I hope all of you are safe and healthy at home and for those who may know of someone or you yourself have been exposed we pray for your good health and speedy recovery. This is a different time and […]
Book Festivals and Events
Book Festivals, Events, Fair, dedicated to African American literature and Black Literature from around the world, for writers, thinkers and readers Select LocationAlabamaAlaskaAnguillaArizonaArkansasAustraliaBelizeCaliforniaCanadaChinaColoradoCubaDistrict of ColumbiaEgyptFloridaFranceGeorgiaGermanyIllinoisIndiaIndianaItalyJamaica, W.I.KentuckyLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriNetherlandsNevadaNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNigeriaNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSomalilandSouth AfricaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseTennesseeTexasThe GambiaTrinidad & TobagoU.S. Virgin IslandsUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsin Black Writers On Tour – Los Angeles, California Website: Black Writers On Tour Date: Saturday, March 28, […]
Estelle California Singer/Songwriter celebrating African American culture with her new EP ” My Name is Freedom”- Vol. 5 – Issue #2
Dear Readers, Let us start with a moment of silence in respect to all who lost their lives on that tragic helicopter crash with included NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter Gina Bryant. Let’s also pause and reflect on the many contributions African Americans have given to this country and to […]