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Black American Authors Change the Narrative at The World’s Largest International Book Fair

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is an 11-day international book fair held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s largest public book fair attracting 2.4 million readers. Industry experts, book buyers, booksellers, and professionals from 1,420 national and international publishing houses attend the annual fair to connect with a lively and motivated community.
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INDIANA—Viewed as a cultural and literary hub of the region, the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is known as the “gateway to audiences who love the written word.” With the exceptional guidance of agents from T. Jones Media, twelve American authors have been ushered into this gateway.

SIBF is an 11-day international book fair held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s largest public book fair attracting 2.4 million readers. Industry experts, book buyers, booksellers, and professionals from 1,420 national and international publishing houses attend the annual fair to connect with a lively and motivated community.

“These authors are making history by bringing the largest collection of titles by Black Americans to Sharjah and into the Black Book Collective”, said Delroy Simms, co-CEO. The Black Book Collective (BBC) is the leading exhibitor of African and African diaspora literature. By participating in the BBC, these authors will raise their profile as diverse and forward-thinking authors. T. Jones Media is an Indiana-based publishing consultancy with more than 200 titles in catalog.

“We are taking a giant leap into the international publishing market by not only exhibiting at the world’s largest book fair, but also navigating the world of translation rights for authors. To be part of such a lively event is nothing short of amazing. I’m excited to be able to represent the work of Black American authors at such an incredible event,” said Traneisha Jones, business strategist and CEO of T. Jones Media.

From Nov 2-13, 2022, these authors–who have been historically underrepresented in the international publishing landscape–will debut on the world stage where publishers and agents of the Sharjah Book Authority will consider their books for translation in any language.

The authors are:

  • Michele Aikens, of Flossmoor, IL, is an executive business coach and author of Consider the Possibilities, a self-help book on navigating challenges with insight. http://www.itspossible.today
  • Nicole Brewer, of Atlanta, GA, is a teacher, freelance travel writer and author of An ABC Guide to Children’s Games Around the World, a children’s book on exploring new lands and learning about kids from fascinating cultures. http://www.ilove2globetrot.com
  • Angela Camon of Ray City, GA, is a pastor and author of This Thing Called Love, Why I Waited, and A Birthday Miraclehttp://www.angelacamonministries.com
  • Traneisha Jones, of Highland, IN, is an international business strategist and author of Damn Fear, an inspirational guide to overcoming fear in every facet of life. http://www.damnfear.com
  • Gregory A. Lee, of Chicago, IL is an illustrator and author of The Harlem Renaissance Activity Book, a children’s book on the Roaring 20’s and the dynamic people who impacted that time period and beyond. http://www.directdesignstudio.weebly.com
  • Dawn Owens, of Houston, TX, is the founder of The Corporate Couch and author of Light After A Layoff: Seven Spiritual Keys to Strengthen Resilience in the Midst of A Job Loss, Career Transition or Professional Setback. http://www.owenspublishingcompany.com
  • LaTonya Richardson, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a university instructor and author of Bayou Stew: An Al-the-Gator Tale, a children’s book about two unlikely friends,https://www.larichmedia.com
  • Shelia Smith, of Aiea, Hawaii, is a licensed registered nurse and author of Simply Faith, a Christian living guide to faith. https://www.simplyfaith.co
  • Theresa Bean-Turner, of Chicago, IL, is a pastor and author of Lamarra’s Well, a historical fiction novel about the Biblical story of the woman at the well. http://www.lamarraswell.com
  • Deidre White, of Chicago, IL, is a GIS researcher and author of Elevated Blood Lead Levels Among Chicago Children: Assessing Exposure and Risks for Lead Poison, an academic study.
  • Lori Wilcox, of Chicago Heights, IL, is a combat war veteran, entrepreneur, and author of Broken and Left for Dead, a memoir. http://www.loriwilcoxway.com
  • Emily D. Woolcock, MD, of Maryland, is a renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of My Doctor Looks Like ME, a children’s book. http://www.mydoctorlookslikeme.com

A total of 16 titles from these authors will be included in the Black Book Collective exhibit at the Sharjah International Book Fair, November 2-13, 2022, in Sharjah, UAE. The BBC is the leading exhibitor of African and African diaspora literature. By participating in the BBC, T. Jones Media authors will raise their profile as diverse and forward-thinking authors and help shape the trajectory of Black American narratives in international spaces.

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Trump Set to Sign Largest Cut to Medicaid After a Marathon Protest Speech by Leader Jeffries

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The bill also represents the biggest cut in Medicare in history and is a threat to the health care coverage of over 15 million people. The spending in Trump’s signature legislation also opens the door to a second era of over-incarceration in the U.S.

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By Lauren Burke

By a vote of 218 to 214, the GOP-controlled U.S. House passed President Trump’s massive budget and spending bill that will add $3.5 trillion to the national debt, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill also represents the biggest cut in Medicare in history and is a threat to the health care coverage of over 15 million people. The spending in Trump’s signature legislation also opens the door to a second era of over-incarceration in the U.S. With $175 billion allocated in spending for immigration enforcement, the money for more police officers eclipsed the 2026 budget for the U.S. Marines, which is $57 billion. Almost all of the policy focus from the Trump Administration has focused on deporting immigrants of color from Mexico and Haiti.

The vote occurred as members were pressed to complete their work before the arbitrary deadline of the July 4 holiday set by President Trump. It also occurred after Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took the House floor for over 8 hours in protest. Leader Jeffries broke the record in the U.S. House for the longest floor speech in history on the House floor. The Senate passed the bill days before and was tied at 50-50, with Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski saying that, “my hope is that the House is gonna look at this and recognize that we’re not there yet.” There were no changes made to the Senate bill by the House. A series of overnight phone calls to Republicans voting against, not changes, was what won over enough Republicans to pass the legislation, even though it adds trillions to the debt. The Trump spending bill also cuts money to Pell grants.

“The Big Ugly Bill steals food out of the hands of starving children, steals medicine from the cabinets of cancer patients, and equips ICE with more funding and more weapons of war than the United States Marine Corps. Is there any question of who those agents will be going to war for, or who they will be going to war against? Beyond these sadistic provisions, Republicans just voted nearly unanimously to close urban and rural hospitals, cripple the child tax credit, and to top it all off, add $3.3 trillion to the ticking time bomb that is the federal deficit – all from a party that embarrassingly pretends to stand for fiscal responsibility and lowering costs,” wrote Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) in a statement on July 3.

“The Congressional Budget Office predicts that 17 million people will lose their health insurance, including over 322,000 Virginians. It will make college less affordable.  Three million people will lose access to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). And up to 16 million students could lose access to free school meals. The Republican bill does all of this to fund tax breaks for millionaires, billionaires, and corporations,” wrote Education and Workforce Committee ranking member Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) in a statement. The bill’s passage has prompted Democrats to start thinking about 2026 and the next election cycle. With the margins of victory in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate being so narrow, many are convinced that the balance of power and the question of millions being able to enjoy health care come down to only several thousand votes in congressional elections. But currently, Republicans controlled by the MAGA movement control all three branches of government. That reality was never made more stark and more clear than the last seven days of activity in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

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Congressional Black Caucus Challenges Target on Diversity

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — we found that the explanations offered by the leadership of the Target Corporation fell woefully short of what our communities deserve and of the values of inclusion that Target once touted

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By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

Target is grappling with worsening financial and reputational fallout as the national selective buying and public education program launched by the Black Press of America and other national and local leaders continues to erode the retailer’s sales and foot traffic. But a recent meeting that the retailer intended to keep quiet between CEO Brian Cornell and members of the Congressional Black Caucus Diversity Task Force was publicly reported after the Black Press discovered the session, and the CBC later put Target on blast.

“The Congressional Black Caucus met with the leadership of the Target Corporation on Capitol Hill to directly address deep concerns about the impact of the company’s unconscionable decision to end a number of its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts,” CBC Chair Yvette Clarke stated. “Like many of the coalition leaders and partner organizations that have chosen to boycott their stores across the country, we found that the explanations offered by the leadership of the Target Corporation fell woefully short of what our communities deserve and of the values of inclusion that Target once touted,” Congresswoman emphasized.  “Black consumers contribute overwhelmingly to our economy and the Target Corporation’s bottom line. Our communities deserve to shop at businesses that publicly share our values without sacrificing our dignity. It is no longer acceptable to deliver promises to our communities in private without also demonstrating those values publicly.”

Lauren Burke, Capitol Hill correspondent for Black Press of America, was present when Target CEO Cornell and a contingent of Target officials arrived at the U.S. Capitol last month. “It’s always helpful to have meetings like this and get some candid feedback and continue to evolve our thinking,” Cornell told Burke as he exited the meeting. And walked down a long hallway in the Cannon House Office Building. “We look forward to follow-up conversations,” he stated. When asked if the issue of the ongoing boycott was discussed, Cornell’s response was, “That was not a big area of focus — we’re focused on running a great business each and every day. Take care of our teams. Take care of the guests who shop with us and do the right things in our communities.”

A national public education campaign on Target, spearheaded by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the NNPA’s board of directors, and with other national African American leaders, has combined consumer education efforts with a call for selective buying. The NNPA is a trade association that represents the more than 220 African American-owned newspapers and media companies known as the Black Press of America, the voice of 50 million African Americans across the nation. The coalition has requested that Target restore and expand its stated commitment to do business with local community-owned businesses inclusive of the Black Press of  America, and to significantly increase investment in Black-owned businesses and media, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU, Black-owned Banks, national Black Church denominations, and grassroots and local organizations committed to improving the quality of life of all Americans, and especially those from underserved communities. According to Target’s latest earnings report, net sales for the first quarter of 2025 fell 2.8 percent to $23.85 billion compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales dropped 3.8 percent, and in-store foot traffic slid 5.7 percent.

Shares of Target have also struggled under the pressure. The company’s stock traded around $103.85 early Wednesday afternoon, down significantly from roughly $145 before the controversy escalated. Analysts note that Target has lost more than $12 billion in market value since the beginning of the year. “We will continue to inform and to mobilize Black consumers in every state in the United States,” Chavis said. “Target today has a profound opportunity to respond with respect and restorative commitment.”

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