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Eartha Watts Hicks

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As an affiliate of BlackPR.com, Eartha Watts-Hicks has written countless press releases for products, services, and events. She is a contributing writer for Harlem World's Magazine's blog site. She has written for TheUrbanBookSource.com and several other online publications, as well as having served two terms as director of publications for Cultivating Our Sisterhood International Association, a 501(c)(3).

On the creative spectrum, Eartha is a songwriter, music publisher, and member of ASCAP. She is a member of the acclaimed Harlem Writers Guild, an exclusive network of writers whose roster has included Lorraine Hansberry, Sarah Elizabeth Wright, Audrey Lorde, Grace F. Edwards, Walter Dean Myers, Ruby Dee, Paul Robeson, Maya Angelou, and Te
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Eartha Watts Hicks A while back, I lost my godmother to breast cancer and shortly after, I lost my grandfather to cancer. Because my godmother was such a strong powerful…moreA while back, I lost my godmother to breast cancer and shortly after, I lost my grandfather to cancer. Because my godmother was such a strong powerful woman, the helplessness of watching her languish was devastating. To help myself make sense of these feelings, I needed to express them and put them somewhere constructive. (less)
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Google Celebrates the Life of Nigerian Author Chinua Achebe

“A man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself.”
— Chinua Achebe  

Google Chinua Achebe today, and what will you see? How about a vibrant cartoon image in the likeness of Nigerian born author/educator/historian? 



Born November 16, 1930, Chinua Achebe is credited as the father of modern African literature. In honor of his legacy and contributions to African and African Amer Read more of this blog post »
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