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  • Chiefs cut RB Johnson after suspension (AP)

    Larry Johnson's record-breaking career as a Kansas City running back is over. The Chiefs confirmed Monday that they had run out of patience with his off-the-field problems and released Johnson the day he was due to come back from his second suspension in a year. Johnson, who turns 30 on Nov. 19, was just 75 yards away from breaking Priest Holmes' team rushing record.

  • Bryant scores 41, leads Lakers by Hawks (AP)

    Soccer player David Beckham, left, watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Atlanta Hawks, along with his son Brooklyn, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles.

    Kobe Bryant is quite familiar with the exquisite pain of playing against Ron Artest's defense. He's grateful that frustration now belongs to his opponents — including Joe Johnson, the first top scorer to get locked down by the Lakers' new defensive stopper. Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Artest extinguished Johnson's outstanding start in…

  • Chiefs suspend RB Johnson until Nov. 9 (AP)

    Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, who made two gay slurs within a 24-hour period, was given what amounts to a one-game suspension Wednesday night, but Johnson's agent said he would appeal. Agent Peter Schaffer said the game check and other lost revenue would amount to about a penalty of about $600,000 for the former two-time Pro Bowl player.

  • Chiefs bar RB Johnson over gay slur (AP)

    FILE -- This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Not only are they 1-6 and coming off a 37-7 rout by San Diego, but running back Larry Johnson is popping off, raising the possibility of deepening player discontent with coach Todd Haley's harsh ways.

    Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued his second apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur. As Johnson was releasing his apology, a national gay rights advocacy organization called on the league and the team to take disciplinary action against the two-time Pro Bowler.

  • Isiah ‘hurt’ over Magic’s book comments (AP)

    FILE - In this April 16, 2008 file photo, New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches from the bench as his team played the Indiana Pacers in the first half of NBA basketball action in Indianapolis. Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. Johnson also tells the Web site that he helped play a role in keeping Thomas off the 1992 U.S. Olympic team. Neither FIU nor a Thomas representative had any immediate comment Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

    Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed each other's cheek moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. Today, the relationship clearly isn't anywhere near as close. In Thomas' mind, a 17-year-old wound has been reopened in a new book that Johnson and Larry Bird wrote with author Jackie MacMullan.

  • Hawks’ Johnson plans to be free agent (AP)

    There's a new reason for the Atlanta Hawks to enter the 2009-10 season with a renewed sense of urgency. This could be the team's final season with Joe Johnson. Johnson, the team's three-time All-Star, top scorer and captain, plans to play out the final year of his contract this season and enter free agency instead of accepting the team's offer of an extension.

  • Karen Hunter: Celebrating the Legacy of E. Lynn Harris

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    In July, the death of E. Lynn Harris rocked the literary world. But some of today’s most popular Black authors are gearing up to celebrate the life of the ‘Invisible Life’ author in a big way.

    Sept. 25 has been deemed ‘E. Lynn Harris Day,’ where friends, colleagues and noted authors will gather to read excerpts from his latest novel, ‘Mama Dearest,’ and share some of their fondest memories of the best-selling author. See a list of participating locations, authors and contact information E. Lynn Harrisbelow.

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    Remembering The Books of E. Lynn Harris
    Since bursting onto the scene in the early 1990s with his seminal tome ‘Invisible Life,’ best-selling author E. Lynn Harris steadily wrote page-turner after page-turner. In 2008 he shared his thoughts about each of them with Black Voices.
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      Invisible Life
      E. Lynn Says: “The saga begins”
      Released in 1991, ‘Invisible Life’ marks Harris’ debut as an novelist through this coming of age story. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler’s life, but there were other issues for him to confront.

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      Just As I Am
      E. Lynn Says: “Avoid sophomore jinks.”
      Released in 1995, ‘Just As I Am’ picks up where ‘Invisible Life’ left off. In this vivid portrait of contemporary black life, with all its pressures and the complications of bisexuality, AIDS, and racism, Harris confirms a faith in the power of love — love of all kinds — to thrill and to heal, which will warm the hearts of readers everywhere.

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      And This Too Shall Pass
      E. Lynn Says:“The country takes notice.”
      Released in 1997, Harris takes us into the locker rooms and newsrooms of Chicago, where four lives are about to intersect in romance and scandal. All of these characters face the challenge of keeping the faith – in themselves and in God – while Harris’s heartfelt storytelling reveals how the love of family can help one to face the terrible legacy of long-held secrets.

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      If This World Were Mine
      E. Lynn Says: “A tribute to the fabulous friends I have.”
      Released in 1998, four close friends from the Hampton Institute share their personal diaries each month at a gathering filled with humor, gossip, and affirmation. But after five years, the once-strong bonds of friendship are weakening, and the group must handle challenges of work, lost love, and a stranger in their midst: gray-eyed John Basil Henderson, a former NFL star whose past has begun to haunt him.

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      Abide With Me
      E. Lynn Says: “I believe In Love.”
      Released in 2000, Harris reintroduces his readers to the beloved characters of Nicole Springer and Raymond Tyler, Jr. Nicole has recently settled in order to pursue her dream of returning to the Broadway stage, and Seattle, where a late-night phone call from a U.S. Senator is about to change Raymond’s life dramatically.

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      Not A Day Goes By
      E. Lynn Says: “A diva helps me to explode. Miss number one by a whisper.”
      Released in 2008, this thrilling novel marks the return of Yancey Braxton and John Basil Henderson. This time around Yancy is desperately searching for an audition on Broadway but ends up falling into Basil’s arms. The couple’s romance leads to their wedding that will be full of suspense.

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      Any Way The Wind Blows
      E. Lynn Says: “Going to the river again.”
      Released in 2002, Broadway diva Yancey Braxton makes a comeback to the social scene as a recording star. In addition to stepping back into the lime light, Braxton has forgiven ex-fiancé John Basil Henderson. As Braxton’s celebrity continues to rise she fears that her past may comeback to haunt her.

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      A Love of My Own
      E. Lynn Says:“How rich black people can some time act.”
      Released in 2003, Editor-In-Chief of ‘Bling Bling’ magazine, Zola Norwood, find herself in a compromising position with media mogul Davis McClinton on a New York bound flight. One position is landing a position as his editor-in-chief. The other is landing the married man in her bed.

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      What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
      E. Lynn Says: “I knew you when.”
      Released in 2004, Harris opens up on how writing saved his life in this touching memoir. Not to mention his relationship with his abusive father, his 1990 suicide attempt, and his first gay relationship. The novelist stated, “The lessons I have learned are not limited to race, gender, or sexual orientation. Anyone can learn from my journey.”

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      I Say A Little Prayer
      E. Lynn Says: “God Loves Me Too”
      Released in 2006, Chauncey Greer, a successful greeting card company owner, makes his return to a singing career that had launched as a teen. Upon his return, Chauncey is caught in the middle of a protest over homophobia in church — which is when Greer’s former singing partner/lover makes an unexpected appearance.

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    Earlier this week, Eric Jermone Dickey, RM Johnson, Tina McElroy Ansa, Clarence Nero, Tracie Howard and Laura Gilmore gathered at Outwrite Books in Atlanta, where Harris lived and often began his tours.

    Earlier this year, Harris signed on for a three-book deal with Karen Hunter Publishing, which released ‘Mama Dearest’ this week. Journalist-turned-author Karen Hunter launched her Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster imprint two years ago. At the time, the Pulitzer Prize-winning scribe had no plans to enlist Harris as one of her writers – that is until he called her in January for business advice. With his editor gone from Random House, the 54 year-old was itching to make a change.

    What Hunter, who has penned New York Times best sellers for the likes of Karrine Steffans, LL Cool J and Wendy Williams, said she remembers most is the Detroit native’s giving spirit.

    “It was ironic that he called me out of the blue,” the former New York Daily News columnist told BV Newswire yesterday. “He got my number from one of my other authors, and after I listened to what he was going through, I was in a position to help him. The next week, we put together a contract and were able to buy ‘Mama Dearest.’”

    ‘Mama Dearest’ ended up being his final tome. It features the return of one of Harris’ most popular characters, Yancey Harrington Braxton, and ventures away from the taboo theme of down-low gay black men that has been consistent throughout his novels. Instead, he tells the story of a mother and daughter.

    Harris remains the first and only Black author to date to have 10 back-to-back New York Times best-selling novels. Yet, his stories have not translated to the big screen like the works of other black novelists such as Terry McMillan (‘Waiting to Exhale’) or even Toni Morrison (‘Beloved’). “He talked to me about what he was going to do in L.A. with the movie, but he was disheartened he didn’t have the big movies like Terry, who is like his contemporary in terms of writing style,” Hunter revealed. “He wanted to see his books translated to the big screen.”

    She noted, “It’s a weird thing with us. The gay issue and the stigma within the black community is still a tough one to overcome. I can’t name a blockbuster successful movie that had a gay love scene with men.”

    Shortly before his death, Harris was said to have taken meetings to discuss a possible movie based on one of his novels, in addition to working to develop a play based on his debut, ‘Invisible Life,’ with Ashford & Simpson.

    Ultimately, Hunter, who is busy penning Janet Jackson‘s autobiography and her own book, called ‘Niggardly,’ wants the tour to remind people of what a special person Harris was. Though she only knew him for a short time, she said the way he lived his life truly touched her.

    “From a writing standpoint, he broke down many barriers, and I think his biggest legacy will be bringing authors together,” she said. “This tour came about because I was getting so many phone calls [from people saying] ‘What can I do?’ Everybody has an E. Lynn story of generosity and giving and reaching back.”

    “His death is not to be in vain,” Hunter added. “And we have to keep that mission of bringing people together alive, and I think watching all of these great authors take time out, and they are stopping their own [book] tours, to pay tribute to him is something we can definitely continue.”

    E. Lynn Harris Day Celebrations Across the USA

    BALTIMORE
    Barnes & Noble @ 7 p.m.
    1819 Reisterstown Rd.
    Phone: 410-415-5758
    Hosted by: Tracie Howard

    BIRMINGHAM, ALA
    Books-A-Million @ 7 p.m.
    140 Wildwood Pkwy
    Phone: 205-942-4220
    Hosted by: Brandon Harris

    CLEVELAND
    Joseph Beth @ 7 p.m.
    Legacy Village
    24519 Cedar Rd.
    Phone: 216- 912-1975
    Hosted by: Lolita Files

    CHICAGO
    Borders @ 7 p.m.
    2210 W. 95th St.
    Phone: 773-445-5471
    Hosted by: Yolanda Jo

    DALLAS
    Barnes & Noble @ 7 p.m.
    7700 West Northwest Hwy
    Phone: 214-739-1124
    Hosted by: Mary B. Morrison

    DETROIT
    Borders @ 7 p.m.
    5601 Mercury Drive
    Dearborn, MI 48126
    Phone: 313-271-4441
    Hosted by: Terrance Dean

    HOUSTON
    Barnes & Noble @ 7 p.m.
    7626 Westheimer
    Phone: 713-783-6016
    Hosted by: ReShonda Tate Billingsley

    JACKSONVILLE, FLA
    Books-A-Million @ 7 p.m.
    25A 1910 Wells Rd.
    Orange Park, FL
    Phone: 904-215-2300
    Hosted by: Tina McElroy Ansa

    LITTLE ROCK, AK
    Presented by Pyramid Books
    The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center @ 6:30 p.m.
    500 West Ninth St.
    Phone: 501-372-5824
    Hosted by: Celia Anderson and Rhonda Holmes

    LIVINGSTON, N.J.
    Barnes & Noble @ 7 p.m.
    Livingston Mall
    112 Eisenhower Pkwy
    Phone: 973-758-1310
    Hosted by: Karen Hunter and Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire

    LOS ANGELES
    ESO Won Books @ 7 p.m.
    4311 Degnan Blvd.
    Phone: 323-290-1048
    Hosted by: Tananarive Due and Eric Jerome Dickey

    NEW ORLEANS
    Afro-American Book Stop @ 5:30 p.m.
    7056 Read Blvd.
    Phone: 504-243-2436
    Hosted by: Clarence Nero and Ms. Dupre

    NEW YORK
    Borders @ 7 p.m.
    10 Columbus Circle
    Phone: 212- 823-9775
    Hosted by: Erika Kendrick and Sean Lewis

    PHILADELPHIA
    Borders 21 @ 12:30 p.m.
    1 S. Broad, Suite 100
    Phone: 215-568-7400
    Hosted by: Brenda L. Thomas

    SAVANNAH, GA
    Barnes & Noble @ 7 p.m.
    7804 Abercorn Ext.
    Phone: 912-353-7757
    Hosted by: Dr. Bertice Berry

    WASHINGTON, D.C.
    Borders @ 7 p.m.
    931 Capital Centre Blvd.
    Largo, MD 20744
    Phone: 301-499-2173
    Hosted by: Victoria Christopher Murray and Kimberla Lawson Roby

     

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