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Cheryl Wills

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By Nigeria Anderson

ISN’T HER GRACE AMAZING!

Cheryl Wills is a Talk Show Host, Author and Emmy Award-winning journalist celebrating a 30 year anniversary.  Cheryl Wills launches her latest book, Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!:The Women Who Changed Gospel Music, in honor of 25 legendary gospel queens whose dynamic voices impacted the nation and transformed the gospel genre. In her stunning coffee table book, Wills chronicles gospel legends of the past, as well as heralding the artists of today in a lavishly illustrated composition filled with in-depth interviews, never-before-seen images, behind the scenes stories, uncovered gems and more. As many women in the gospel industry often go unnoticed and underappreciated for their talents, including writing, arranging, directing, developing singers and more.  Wills’ book allows each of these phenomenal artisans their moment to shine.  Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!:The Women Who Changed Gospel Music, takes you back in time of a cultural upheaval, which represents a historical narrative that is long overdue.  I had an opportunity to speak with Cheryl Wills about what set her on this enormous path.

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Laurence Fishburne

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By Nigeria Anderson

Laurence Fishburne Malcolm X Audible

Laurence Fishburne is the voice of Malcolm X  autobiography. With the blessing of Malcolm X’s daughter Assata Shakur, Laurence Fishburne completes a longstanding request to read Malcolm X.  I couldn’t think of a better match.  Audible is the first to release the Alex Haley first ever unabridged audiobook recordingLaurence is honored to bring their experience to life through an audio version. While there are many stories yet told about many of our African-American legends, we are glad to add Malcolm X.  There is no other experience and transformation known to us like the one of Malcolm X.  His vision, passion and love for his community was epic.

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