Category: New Book Release

Books, Centino Kemp, CEO's Blog, Conversations Of A Sistah, New Book Release, Tracy L. Bell, What he said

The 5th man in the Eddie Long sex scandal…Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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One of the accusers, who were involved in the Bishop Eddie Long sex scandal, published a new book that details their alleged abusive relationship.

Centino Kemp (pictured above), is one of the five accusers who claims Long, an Atlanta-based mega church bishop, had an abusive gay relationship with him when he was a teenager.

The five accusers and Long, who has denied the allegations, settled out of court but Kemp decided to speak out in his new book “First Lady” which was co-written by T. Benson Glover. The tell-all biography is currently Amazon’s eight most popular non-fiction book for Kindle, the websites’ e-reading device.

Kemp, 22, was not a member of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which Long headed in Atlanta, nor was he on any of the lawsuits against the bishop.

Aside from the scandal, he was born on May 7, 1989 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and raised in the Bahamas. Kemp is known for being a promiscuous character and has appeared in several minor film roles and leading roles in dramatic plays such as; ‘Why do fools fall in love’, ‘Dear Liza’, ‘AIDS’ and ‘Don’t be stupid’ in the Bahamas. Centino is one of the most determined, original, genuine and talented young men to hail from the Bahamas.

Tune in tonight at 8:00 P.M. on “Conversations of A Sistah” via “Conversations Live” as my special guest Centino Kemp discusses his book and his alleged affair with Eddie Long.

Use any of the “Conversations links” in this post to access the show.

See you on the air!

Black History, Blog talk radio, Books, CEO's Blog, Conversations Of A Sistah, New Book Release

“Brown Little Me” Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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In today’s society the idea of what is deemed beauty or beautiful is distorted, leaving many young African American women still struggling with the challenge of their looks. Yes the light skin vs. dark skin colorism is still an issue and conversation which is uncomfortable for some and a curse in thought by many.

In many parts of the world, people are judged not just by their skin color but also by their skin tone. The devaluing of dark-skinned women is still an issue not just in the black community alone but the issue is extremely pervasive in mainstream America as well.

Join me tonight at 8:00 P.M. on “Conversations Of A Sistah” in our continued celebration of Black History month on “Conversations Live” as I welcome Karen Tucker (pictured below), author of the children’s book “Brown Little Me“, a love letter to the little girl inside of her; who struggled with the many issues of identity, fitting-in and self-acceptance.

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As an African American woman, Tucker has always had a lifelong battle with understanding, that while having brown skin has so many benefits; there also seems to be resentment for it on so many levels. Ranging from racism to the destructiveness of self hate and complexion complexes, from these struggles “Brown Little Me” came to be.

So tune in tonight and add your two cents to the conversation by calling into the show at 1-347-426-3645. press ‘1’ to speak with the host and access the show at any of the Conversations links in this post.

Please keep all questions and comments topic related.

Meet you on the air!

Books, Conversations Of A Sistah, Damika Davis, Enduring the Single Mother Struggle, New Book Release

From Bitter to Better, “Enduring the Single Mother Struggle” Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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It’s all too common of a story, boy meets girl, have baby with girl, break up with girl, than girl uses kid (s) as a weapon to destroy the child’s relationship with the father. Contrary to what many of you believe, this is a common occurrence in failed relationships. All in the act of a woman’s petty tactic of revenge.

In the meantime, nobody wins and the child or children miss out on what’s valuable in healthy relationships and suffer in the end.

This was somewhat the case with Damika Davis (pictured above), a single mother who is author of the book “Enduring the Single Mother Struggle”. Damika not only evolved in her experiences but in her book she shares her means for healing, the lessons she’s learned and the wisdom obtained in the midst of her own struggles. 

Davis writes:

“In my selfishness, I pushed my child’s father away not allowing him an opportunity to try to be a father to his child……valuable time was lost but the wisdom I learned is a testimony to encourage other single mothers to get over it and endure.”  

Book_Cover_Single mothersJoin me tonight at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via “Conversations Live” as my guest Damika Davis will discuss how she’s grown from bitter to better, “Enduring the Single Mother struggle”. Having found her purpose, sustained her family, maintained healthy relationships, having released distracting strongholds in order to ultimately seek peace.

As usual you can access tonight’s show at any of the “Conversations” links in this post!

I’ll meet you all on the air!

New Book Release, Poetry, Spoken word, What he said

Conversations Live, Media Mogul to release Poetry book!

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President and Founder of “Conversations Media Group” Cyrus Webb, will release his first poetry book on October 28, 2013. The title of his book “THIS IS NOW” has been a long time coming and a project he’s worked on for years.

My new book of poetry “THIS IS NOW” is all about embracing the moment.

So many times we can’t enjoy what is because we haven’t let go of what was. Will you accept the challenge of living in the now? Can’t wait to share my love of words with you. Said Webb via his Facebook page.

Webb’s book will be available via amazon.com and it will be his first book on the Kindle Fire as of Tues. Oct. 28th.

In the meantime, check out one of Mr. Webb’s many pieces below, entitled “Everytime”. Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with me.

Enjoy!!! 

Bishop Eddie Long, Books, Centino Kemp, Homosexuality, New Book Release, Religion, Scandal

He said: “He was Eddie Long’s First Lady”

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Centino Kemp (pictured on the left), one of five young men to come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct against Bishop Eddie Long just announced that he has finished with his book about the long ordeal…

Centino Kemp gives you an in-depth look into the pain, sorrow, trials, and triumphs of his first twenty-two years on this earth, and how he ultimately came to be known as his lovers “First Lady”.

“The First Lady” is the life story of Centino Kemp. A talented young man born in the Bahamas, it explores Kemp’s upbringing in a highly Christian family.

As a youth, he longs to find closeness with his family that is sorely missing, all while coping with the absence of his father. Centino’s adverse relationships with the male figures in his life or lack of, combined with the in and out role of his mother’s presence while in his adolescence, led to his struggles with his own sexuality. Then at the tender age of sixteen, Centino heads to the United States to attend a University in Florida. Alone in this new country, minus guidance or a nurturing figure, Centino is seduced by a powerful religious figure who becomes not only the father figure he never had, but also his lover for six very long and intense years.

His soul becomes tortured as he forced to deal with a realm of emotions and situations he never thought he would ever encounter. In this story of love, lust, power, extravagant living, travel, betrayal, deceit, rape, down-low homosexual lifestyle, molestation, church corruption, secret societies, suicide attempts and religion.

Stay tuned, Centino Kemps book will be coming to a book store near you.