Tapestries of Faith: SGLBT African American Stories of Faith, Love & Family (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615497631)

Ifalade Ta'Shia Asanti: Is an award-winning writer, poet, journalist, TV producer and filmmaker. The author of three books, Ta'Shia continues to pen fiction that she hopes will facilitate critical thinking in conjunction with what she calls, "juicy fiction." Recipient of the Audre Lorde Black Quill Award for Creating Positive Images of Black Women in the Arts, the award for Best Contemporary Fiction by a Woman of Color and the Urban Spectrum Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Journalism, Ta'Shia's newest book delves into the very fabric of love and its richly diverse expressions. Also look for Ta'Shia's new Talk Show airing on Your World TV, The Window, which uses social commentary to explore the issues at the forefront of global culture. More about Ta'Shia's work can be found at www.tashiaasanti.com Jeffrey King: Is the founder and Executive Director of In The Meantime Men, Inc. which is a 10 year old 501 (C) 3 non-profit community service organization. In The Meantime Men's Group, Inc. is purposed to enrich, empower, and extend the lives of intergenerational black men, respectful of sexual orientation, through social, educational, health and wellness programs and services. In The Meantime Men's Group provides HIV/AIDS education, and awareness trainings. Provide both group and individual peer and professional mental health counseling options for Black men. An open weekly social/ discussion group, an annual Black Men's empowerment retreat, an annual Black Men's Health Conference. Jeffrey's organization also provides a variety of social/ community cultural events and activities for the Black LGBT community. More about Jeffrey King and his empowering organization can be found at www.inthemeantimemen.org Azaan Kamau: Is an award winning nationally syndicated journalist, poet, photographer, book designer, entrepreneur and author of 14 books! Azaan's work has been included in a host of anthologies, publications, magazines and at the famous Getty Museum! Azaan has also been nominated for several awards! Azaan's publishing company Glover Lane Press is growing and expanding rapidly due to it's focus on socially conscious media. Glover Lane Press offers high quality publishing, book design, photography, and many other services. Azaan recently published the Inspirational Got Homophobia! Please visit Azaan at: www.gloverlanepress.webs.com or www.azaankamau.webs.com