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From Literature to Screens: 5 Novels/Movies To Help Celebrate Black History Month
February brings in love, Mardi Gras, and the most important of all - Black history. And here at U.A.D, we love black folk. If you’re down...
Meka Lee
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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Black Resolutions Matter
We’re six days into the new year and some of us have already started our 2024 resolutions for the umpteenth time. Creating and following...
Meka Lee
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Author Spotlight: Mia Sky
As usual, here at URBAN AINT DEAD, we like to put a spotlight on our authors and give the readers a chance to get the inside scoop on the...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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New Year, New You?
We are entering 2024 in two weeks, and with the new year comes resolutions we intend to accomplish. And each year, one of my resolutions...
Meka Lee
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Author Spotlight: P. Wise
Here at URBAN AINT DEAD, we like to put a spotlight on our authors and give the readers a chance to get the inside scoop on the makings...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Sunday Movie Lineup: Black Book Edition
Sundays are for relaxing, regrouping for the upcoming week, reading our favorite stories, and rewatching our favorite movies. If you’re...
Meka Lee
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Bump the Slump - Get Creative
It’s easy to get caught in the redundancy of life. We put so much into writing and reading that it becomes a cycle after a while. And if...
Meka Lee
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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The Shaping of Black Girls and Feminism Through Urban Fiction
As millennial Black girls, we all can agree that we’ve heard “you’re too grown” or “stay in a child’s place.” Subconsciously, we were...
Meka Lee
Nov 26, 20231 min read
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An Interview With AK Covers
As many of you know, and if you don’t know you need to find out, URBAN AINT DEAD is all about giving the people who contribute to your...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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Welcome To The Book World
Reading books has been one of your favorite hobbies and now you’re thinking about breaking into the literacy world and starting a career,...
Meka Lee
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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Urban Fiction - For The People, By The People
Urban fiction. Street literature. Black hood books. Whatever one may call them, these novels and stories have been dominating black...
Meka Lee
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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An Interview w/ Sherrele Goloversic of The Book Readers Venue
If you didn’t already know, here at URBAN AINT DEAD we like to shine light on the people and places that keep the Urban fiction genre...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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Unlocking the Power of a Title from the Desk of C.E.O Elijah R. Freeman
Writing a book is an art form. It is a unique way for you to express your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Yet, the way you present this...
Elijah R. Freeman
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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From Sunday Blues to Sunday Reset
For the past Sunday, some have been yelling, “I’ll write another chapter for my novel,” or “I’ll write three articles for the website.”...
Meka Lee
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Finding Your Voice from the Desk of C.E.O Elijah R. Freeman
No one else in the wide world, since the dawn of time, has ever seen the world as you do, or can explain it as you can. This is what you...
Elijah R. Freeman
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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The Soul-Healing Power of Urban Fiction
In the fast-paced and often chaotic world of urban living, finding solace and nurturing the soul can be a challenging task. However, the...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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The Power of Relatability
Urban fiction has emerged as a powerful literary genre, captivating readers across the globe. Its ability to portray authentic stories...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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The Transformative Power of Urban Fiction Books in Prisons
In the realm of literature, urban fiction books have emerged as a powerful tool for change, particularly within the confines of prisons....
URBAN AINT DEAD
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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The Vital Role of Urban Fiction Books in Libraries
Libraries have long been cherished institutions, serving as gateways to knowledge and imagination. While they house a vast collection of...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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Street Culture's Influence on Urban Fiction Fashion
Urban fiction books have long captivated readers with their gritty narratives set in the vibrant tapestry of city life. Beyond the...
URBAN AINT DEAD
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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