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The 2013 African American Literary Awards celebrates black authors in NYC

The 2013 African American Literary Awards once again gave black authors and publishers of African American content a platform to celebrate each other. Held on a breezy Manhattan night at Landmark On the Park in Central Park West, the show was hosted by motivational speaker/personality C.J. Miller and best-selling author Reshonda Tate-Billingsley.

Damon Wayans blasts the Emmys: ‘The celebration of whiteness’

Damon Wayans is known for humor, but unlike his brothers Shawn and Marlon, the comic and actor usually adds a little bite to his jokes. Fans and followers were reminded of just how “biting” Wayans can be when the star hopped on Twitter and began offering commentary on the 2013 Emmy Awards.