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New
York: The Harlem Book Fair 2009, was recently held in
Harlem, New York with attendees coming from around the world. Among
the focus this year were a number books by a diverse list of authors
mostly African and
African American authors some of which earned roundtable discussions
such as "What future for African Union - faced with a hedonistic
elite?" Insights from P.Chudi Uwazurike's “Instrumental Pan-Africanism,”
(politics) “The Flycatcher’s Identity” (play) & "Nwuzor Nwanna and the
Song of a Thousand Tunes" (novel). Our staff was there
to bring you exclusive photo-coverage.
A reading during the event
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Authors/Book discussion Panelists: Group
just emerging from a session on the writings of Prof. P. Chudi Uwazurike,
City University of New York, founder of African Profiles USA &
Globe Magazine, whose books 'Instrumental Pan-Africanism" and "At the
Crossroads And Beyond - Another Nigeria Is Possible" are currently
making the rounds. In the photo, left to right: Edgar Ridley, author &
CEO Ridley & Associates, Inc.; Kofi Bekoe of College of New
Rochelle; Deidre Macintosh, Triatlantic Booksl; Fabian Burrell,
Producer, "The Flycatcher's Identity: The Musical"; Prof P. Chudi
Uwazuruike; Kenyan-born Reuben Kariuki, director, African Profiles
Business & Professional Roundtables; Author, filmmaker, and attorney,
Oliver Mbamara, who also spoke at the session.
HOW
IT HAPPENED:
It was a lively sunny day as the event kicked off early in the day with
guests coming from far and near. Several book stands were set up while
book panel discussions went on in many rooms around the fair area
including the Schomburg.
Also, stage performances, readings, music and more took place on the
entertainment stage that closed down the street. Attendance ran
into thousands while book stands and other stalls carrying artistic
materials were all over the surrounding streets. |
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An attendee checks out some books at a stand
Authors: Prof Chudi Uwazuruike and Edgar Ridley, CEO
Ridley & Associates, Inc
Author: Catherine Acholonu at her book stand
Fabian Burrell and Deidre Macintosh, Triatlantic Booksl at
their book stand
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The Edgar Ridley stand
A musical band entertains the crowd
Another book stand
Audience listen to a reading
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