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That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

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Books & Literature, Kids & Parenting, Movies & Popcorn · May 20, 2019

What I’m Reading Now: Hollywood Black by Donald Bogle


Hollywood Black by David Bogle is a coffee table book about everything black cinema with profiles of faves like Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more.

I remember exactly when my love affair with classic movies began. It was the 1993 and I was pregnant with my son, and stuck in the house most of the time while my mate was at work since we only had one car. Talk shows were the rage at the time and I was becoming overwhelmed with the likes of Jenny Jones, Sally Jesse Raphael, and even Oprah. Surfing through the channels desperate for something different, I found an interesting movie on Turner Classic Movies starring Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty.

The film was 1961’s Splendor in the Grass and was directed by Elia Kazan, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. I was transfixed and drawn into the story of a young girl who is unable to give in to her sexual desires and finds herself in a depressed stupor. It became one of my favorites, and therefore began my affinity for classic cinema.

After that, I couldn’t get enough of Gone With the Wind or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or Peyton Place. As I grew older, however, I wanted to explore classic films that starred people who looked like me. I began seeking out movies like Carmen Jones, A Raisin in the Sun, and Cabin in the Sky. I would research these films, wanting to know everything about them from who directed them to who wrote the script, to how it got green-lit.

Hollywood Black by David Bogle is a coffee table book about everything black cinema with profiles of faves like Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more.

I turned into a classic movie aficionado, whose purpose was to watch as many classics as I could.

I was fortunate during my teen years to come up in a time where Boyz In the Hood, New Jack City, Mo Betta Blues, Malcolm X, and Just Another Girl on the I.R.T were on main screens at theaters worldwide. I had the luxury of seeing films for us by us as Spike Lee, The Hudlin Brothers, and John Singleton were showcasing their talents amongst themes that were prevalent to us and to our struggles.

In my growing filmography, I was beginning to merge the classic films with contemporary works of art. It didn’t matter how old or how new a motion picture was—if it was a good film, then I wanted to experience it for myself.

Hollywood Black by Donald Bogle is presented by TCM and tells the story in fantastic fashion of how African Americans were portrayed in film, and their struggle to be seen and heard. From the silent film era to Stepin Fetchit to Stormy Weather, to Blacksploitation, to urban cinema and what we have now, Bogle’s work covers it. His masterpiece is a full, well-gathered and researched look at how far we’ve come and how far we need to go movie-wise in coffee table book form.

Hollywood Black by David Bogle is a coffee table book about everything black cinema with profiles of faves like Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more.

It features profiles of Hattie McDaniel, Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more. You’ll learn how some of your favorite films were brought to life, and why many black stars had to fight being typecast in mammy-type servant roles to what we see today.

One of the main reasons why I bought the book was because I saw on TCM that John Singleton wrote the foreword for it—I saw this right after he died due to complications of a stroke, and the book was released a day after his funeral.

I had to pour some out for John by buying this book.

Hollywood Black by David Bogle is a coffee table book about everything black cinema with profiles of faves like Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more.

If you are a fan of cinema, classic movies, and films that feature people of color, Hollywood Black is a book you need to add to your collection.

To get more information about Hollywood Black by Donald Bogle, or to purchase your copy, click HERE.

Hollywood Black by David Bogle is a coffee table book about everything black cinema with profiles of faves like Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and more.


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Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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