Black History Month and Oscar season

It’s Black History Month and Oscar season — and a perfect time to celebrate Dorothy DandridgeMany of us are probably familiar with the name “Dorothy Dandridge,” but some of us may not really know how or why we know her name. Throughout Black History Month, we tend to focus on the legacies of very famous […]
List of Important Book Events, Festivals and Conferences for 2019

Rancho Mirage Writers Festival – Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaWebsite: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Dates: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to Friday, February 1, 2019 The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of writers, thinkers, and people contributing to the intellectual vitality of our time — “Coachella for the brain.” SDSU Writers’ Conference – San Diego, California Website: […]
Black History Month – February 2019

Hello Everyone! I can’t believe how time flies! We’re about to exit January and zoom in February and Black History Month! Each February the United States observes Black History Month. This month is intended to honor the history, struggles, and triumphs of black people in America and across the world. Pump It Up Magazine is […]