WELCOME TO THE TEMPORARY HOME OF
N.C.O.B.N.E.(National Coalition of Black Elders)
INVITATION TO CONFERENCE: March 19-20-21, 2010
Southampton County, Virginia (434) 378-2140
Directions to conference: I-95 S – I-95 N to Emporia, VA take 58 S. 10 miles to Turner Rd, right ¼ mile on right

PRESENTS THE FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE AT THE NAT TURNER REFERENCE LIBRARY
3/19 all day reg. Sat 9 a to 10 p Sun. Nat Turner Trail 11 am  2 p.
26070 Barhams Hills Rd.  - Drewryville, VA 23844 AGENDA:
[434) 378-2140] & cklistpub.com

Ratification of FIRST NCOBNE ADMINISTRATRION Mission Statement:

• The Call to Convention
• Infrastructure of NCOBNE
• All Inclusive, Black nationalist led
• Spirituality Present but not formalized
• Pro-Black Media Communications Systems
• Black Incarcerated  & Exiled, Special Membership
• Inner Working of The Black Elders Marketplace will Support NCOBNE.

NCOBNE
[The National Coalition of Black Nationalist Elders]
Host for The
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK ELDERS
March 19-20-21, 2010
In The Reference Library of Nat Turner
26070 Barhams Hills Road - Drewryville, VA 23844
[the reputed Birthplace of Nat Turner]
·  Purpose of the Coalition & THE CONFERENCE:
Building systems to collect, preserve and disseminate the essence of the legacy of Black people who survived capture in Africa, The Middle Passage, Chattel Slavery, Second-Class Citizenship and other forms of Oppression anyplace on Earth, especially in the United States of America.
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“We have lived long enough to see many of our teachers, mentors and other committed Black men and women make their transition without careful planning to ensure that when they are gone, their material possessions, as well as the work reflecting their life purpose, is  used in ways they never intended or are discarded all together …a great loss to the National Black Community in North America. We intend to arrest this loss! NCOBNE (The National Coalition of Black Nationalist Elders) is an Institution that will preserve, protect and utilize the Precious, Sacred Legacy of the Essence from our Ancestors that allowed us to survive in a lifestyle that is in Resistance to slavery, second-class citizenship, and other forms of oppression.” [the following is written to answer some of the many questions we are receiving about The Conference of Elders this March 19 & 20, 2010]. 434-378-2140.  
[read questions and answers below

PUBLIC INFORMATION  - REGISTRATION FORM
A Tiered Membership Account Structure & Marketplace
REGISTRATION AT http://www.khabooks.com/fantasytours.htm

We have received a number of inquires about our call to Black Nationalist Elders, the most interesting are the ones from other groups, many of whom were planning to have a meeting of one kind or another, but when they got the word about ours, as one said, “yours already is more advanced than ours at this point, so we don’t want to ‘re-invent the wheel.’” They offered to support NCOBNE instead of going forth with a different meeting. Hopefully the clarity we had ourselves of plans for NCOBNA, at that time, let everyone know ours is an Open Conference to all.

Everyone is advised to keep in mind that The Black Elders Conference is planned as a WORKING CONFERENCE not a TALKING CONFERENCE.

     With the above in mind, I think it’s appropriate to update our response to everyone at this time, so we can be very clear and precise about our intentions for calling Elder to convene in the first place:

            This Memo does not intend to unveil anything of a confidential nature that is still under consideration by The Planning Committee of NCOBNE. The following is only to provide enough information about what individuals can expect if they attend The Elders Conference on March 19-20-21, 2010; or who would like to open a Membership Account in NCOBNE.

1.     All aspects about plans for the successful building of a National Coalition of Black Elders will be openly discussed at the Conference.

2.     After the open discussion of the plans, resolutions, declarative statements and suggestions will be accepted as recommendations to ratify the plans for NCOBNE.

3.     To open a Membership Account in NCOBNE, the Individual must be (1)  Black and 60 years old (2) Black and desirous of Sponsoring a Black person who is over 60 years old (Black and would like to open up a Membership Account in the name of a relative who have transitioned).

4.     The Nat Turner Trail Tour, Sunday, March 21, 2010 1 to 2 p.m. the fee is $30 per seat with no lap seating, paid in advance to secure a bus to make the tour. If you don’t pay in advance, we cannot guarantee a seat on the bus.

5.     Black Elders Dinner is Saturday Evening, March 20. After conferring in the morning and an extended Plenary all afternoon. We will have a dinner and light social networking/dancing and maybe a great after dinner speaker from one Elder who attends the gathering. Attendance at the Elders Dinner will be $25.00, also paid in advance.

6.     All Elders in attendance are expected to open a Membership Account in the amount of $100.00 (paid with whatever payment plan is comfortable, but a minimum down payment of $25.00 is necessary. Be advised that part payment for a Membership Account will not entitle one to access to the Black Elders Marketplace.

7.     Total advance payment package required is $55.00 paid by March 10, 2010. Advance payment of for the Membership Account Fee is optional.

8.     Please remit payment to: P. O. Box 9  -  Drewryville, VA 23844. Make checks payable to NCOBNE. You may also pay via Paypal to the following address khalifah@khabooks.com

Your cancelled check will be your receipt for all monies remitted to us. But if time permits, we will also send you a receipt. Please fill out the Registration form at http://www.khabooks.com/fantasytours.htm or www.khabooks.com call 434-378-2140

THE CALL TO CONVENE
As “elders” in Black America over sixty, there is no dearth of knowledge or understanding about Independence vs any other ideal, Program vs System, Religion vs Spirituality and Words vs Acts and Deeds. The Wisdom from the understanding will guide causes we support. " ... Planning Committee: NCOBNE

A CALL TO  CONFERENCE OF
 BLACK NATIONALIST ELDERS:
March 19, 20, 2010

By Emamuel L. Knight          JANUARY 15, 2009

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA – A call is made to Black nationalist Elders to attend a Pro-Black Media Conference “to Assess the State of, Offer Support, and Give Guidance and Advice to The National Black Community.”
       All Black people are welcome to attend and participate but the specific purpose for the Conference is to assess what Black Elders are planning to do with their possessions when they retire and transition.
      The purpose of the conference is also to form a National Coalition of Black Nationalist Elders. The Black Nationalist Elders, (NCBNE) will identify worthy work by Black youth to whom they will endorse with words, acts and deeds of support.

TARGETED MEMBERSHIP

The targeted Elders for Membership are identified as sixty (60) years and older whose work in the National Black Community is, and has been in the past, from positions within Black Nationalism (Pan Africanist and other Independence guided formations).
      Black Elders, as they are in the greater Black Community, 60 years and older are transitioning (dying) at a faster pace than others within Black America. The Coalition of Black Nationalist Elders is to ensure that the nature of their work, now and after they transition, benefit Black Independence Movements within Black America.
      The wealth of NCBNE is profound when collected together. However, since the devastation of the progressive ideology of the general Black community in general, and Black nationalism in particular, there is much prevailing confusion about the ideals, principles and practice of Black Nationalism. The conference will address these concerns.

MEDIA, POLITICS, CULTURE, ECONOMICS & SPIRITUALITY

            The conference will focus on five areas of concern in Black America: 1) Politics 2) Culture 3) Economics 4) Spirituality and 5) Media. Models of “systems” that have served Black people well during THEIR OWN lives will be the guiding manner in which the Elders Coalition will work.
            The “Callers to Conference” are, First United Brother, H. Khalif Khalifah, Kwasi Akyeampong, Herman B. Ferguson & Iyalunna Ferguson. They targeted the over sixty generation primarily because, arguably, all of the major advances of The Black Nation today can be traced to the work of their own generation when they were Black Youth in the 1960’s. 
      As “elders” in Black America over sixty, there is no dearth of knowledge or understanding about Independence vs any other ideal, Program vs System, Religion vs Spirituality and Words vs Acts and Deeds. The Wisdom from the understanding will guide causes they support.
            Anyone of a mind to attend the conference is welcome. The conference will be held at in THE NAT TURNER REFERENCE LIBRARY, 26070 Barhams Hills Road, Drewryville, Virginia 23844 during Black History Month 2010. The date and time will be announced: call 434-378-2140, to register or get more information.

WHY A CONFERENCE OF BLACK ELDERS?:
ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE MAN QUESTIONS

QUESTION:

1. What is the primary reason intended for the Conference of Black Nationalist Elders?

ANSWER:

2. The primary reason for the conference of NCOBNE is to establish institutional systems where the meaningful things Black Elders leave in this life are directed to places that will help to perpetuate the work they intended while living.  It is to be a membership coalition for the benefit of it’s member’s desire to serve the Greater Black Community.    

QUESTION:

3. Why is the NCOBNE only for Black Nationalist?

ANSWER:
            On the contrary, NCOBNE is not JUST for Black Nationalist. Any Black person who’d like to vouchsafe things to us will be treated as per how we care for Black nationalist possessions. See, one of the reasons why we are part of an expression of Black Elders is because if you are over sixty years old, you already have a certain degree of UNDERSTANDING about what will work and what will not work in regard to anything you care to do. Ideology, religion, or whatever, are just part of what constitute the individual. But whatever it is we have one thing for sure in common, our blackness.

QUESTION: Why is the Cut-off age for membership at 60 years old?

          We intend to "Confer - ence" on all parts of NCOBNE on March 19, 2010. But at 60, Your degree of understanding has given you a certain degree of WISDOM about life in general, and survival in Oppression, in particular. Wisdom, in this case tells us that we have a better chance to accomplish what we intend, as a Coalition, if we focus on this segment and above of The National Black community. For those whose wisdom is limited, in whatever way, the collective wisdom of The Coalition will assist you here. Black individuals less than 60 will have a close alliance with NCOBNE. This is important because they will be in line to supplant the above 60 generation. It is in their vested interest to strengthen places where they will be going next [in the life cycle]

QUESTION:

4. So no Black people, whatever their religion or ideology, over sixty are excluded from NCOBNE?

ANSWER:

That is right. Anyone can take out a Membership Account. What they intend to contribute and their purposes are questions that will be decided when they are examined to determine whether a Black Nationalist Brain Trust is a good fit for what they want to do with their legacy. This is going to be a very tightly administered System, with a large body of Elders of every description.
       We understand the strains of Black Nationalist thought and practice are used in parts within all Black people. How the power of this intricate aspect of our nature is played out, is to the degree of our understanding reflects our wisdom to utilize this fact.
         So regardless to how a Black person consciously live out their innate nature, they can propose to vouchsafe their possessions with NCOBNE. The management of NCOBNE will determine if what they propose can be utilized, or modified and used within our Systems.

QUESTION:

5. HOW WILL NCOBNE BE FUNDED?

ANSWER:

            NCOBNE will be funded by the personal resources of the Founders, Khalifah, Akyeampong, Herman Ferguson and Sister Iyalunna Ferguson. By donations and fees by users of The Systems that are established by the membership.

QUESTION:

6. How long will it be before The Systems are operational?

ANSWER:

            Soon. Since most of The Systems will be online, it is just a matter of time before the “bugs” are worked out of the operational units/systems.

7. Who will be the Administrator of The Systems?

ANSWER:

            All Founders will be Administrators. We don’t want to create any thing complicated. Simplicity is the order of the Creation: so that is what we are aiming for. Simply a number of Systems where a person can deposit their possessions and retrieve it at their will. And be compensated when their property is used to generate money. Assistants will be appointed from the Membership, where possible, to help us to do our work. The next choice for employment to help build and administer the NCOBNE will be the age group of Black people who are in their 50's.

QUESTION:

8. So everybody is really going to be in control of what they contribute to NCOBNE?

ANSWER:

            That’s one way to put it. It will work similar to the Savings Program of one of my former organizations – Our Families Protection Association. “When a member put a little in, he or she can take a little out.”  And vice versa. Their possessions will be kept in a Membership Account. But none of their funds will be used unless they give written permission to do so (how this will be done is confidential until a system is decided upon to do the job).

            Anytime you associate several individual humans there are certain residuals that are a neutral result of the commingling. The Residuals are called The Common Good. Administrators will manage the “Common Good” to fulfill the purpose of NCOBNE. That purpose is to use the Common Good to further the aims and objectives of the Members. We will not accept any membership that does not believe in Freedom, Justice and Equality for Black people.

            We believe that if an individual made a contribution in life, that contribution need not stop after they transition.  

9. What About Black Individuals who are less than sixty years old?

ANSEWER:

This is all for now. I want everyone who receives a copy of this memo to thoroughly read it, and acknowledge you have, if you are still interested in being associated.

The dates for the conference is March 19 & 20, 2010 at the Nat Turner Reference Library in Southampton County, VA.  Please e-mail us at elders@ncobne.com nationselders@khabooks.com or call 434-378-2140.

DEADLINES FOR THE BLACK ELDERS CONFERENCE OF MARCH 19, 20, 2010
at 26070 Barhams Hills Road - Drewryville, Virginia 23844 ("google", but also call 434-378-2140)

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA – We are happy to say that, “committed warriors, Community Organizers, Community Activist across North America have responded positively to our Call to convene to form a System to vouchsafe our intellectual and real property, in the here and now and also when we transition from this life.

            The need for logistical planning is quite evident. The twin to that need is the resources make the best possible plans to receive all who are coming to the “land of Nat Turner” this March 19 & 20, 2010.

            The following is to prepare, induce and guide those who want to participate, about both what is expected of them; and what they can expect to find when they arrive:  

1. FEES

There will be no registration fee to attend and participate in The Elders Conference. However, each Elder who attends is expected to take out a Membership Account with us. The fee for the Membership Account will be decided within 10 days and publicized. The second fee will be to take the Nat Turner Trail Tours and partake in “The Afrikan Feast”. This will be $60.00 per person. This money will be used to cover expenses to “house”  the Elders Conference.

      The $60.00 Nat Turner Trail Tour fee should be paid immediately; for there are some things that must be paid immediately to insure that all goes as planned, they are, a) food b) bus c) tour guides – these must be paid for in advance of everything else.  

2. Preliminary Schedule for the Conference

We will be receiving arriving guest all day Friday, March 19, 2010. Your may come in early and relax on the spacious lawn of The Khalifah Estate, stake out your accommodation space for the next three days and prepare to network with other conveners arriving for the Friday Evening “Social Set” to introduce self and network.

SATURDAY MORNING

The Planning Committee will present the Structure and Administrative parts of NCOBNE to assembled Black Elders (8 am to 11 am). After each presentation of 20 minutes, there will be a discussion for an additional 30 minutes then a motion to Ratify the Presentation as it was read, with due consideration for a set of stipulations that documents the wishes and suggestions of the assembly. The Planning Committee will incorporate the stipulations they can use to do their job (Administer NCOBNE). The legislative Session in it’s entirety will be vouchsafed into the permanent records of NCOBNE.

There will be five presenters for the Structure and Administrative Part of NCOBNE:

a. MISSION STATEMENT

 b. ADMINISTRATION / MEMBERSHIP /ACCOUNTS

 c. CULTURAL / HISTORY

 d. SPIRITUALLITY / MORALITY

 e. SECURITY / TECHNOLOGY  

11 to 1:00  Lunch and tour The Land. Network guests

1:00 until? PLENARY TO HEAR STATEMENTS BY ALL WHO CARE TO SPEAK AND TAKE QUESTIONS -  THIS WILL BE CONTINUOUS  

SUNDAY MORNING  

BUSINESS MEETING 8:15 TO 10:00 – BREAK

11 to 2 pm. TOUR OF THE NAT TURNER TRAIL  

THE NAT TURNER TRAIL
A LIVING HISTORY TOUR*
minimum 4 = $30 per person
LAST TOUR WAS NOVEMBER 11, 2009
The next Scheduled Tour February 20
CLASSIC BLACK BOOKS DISCOUNT & SALE!
More Nat Turner Trail Information scroll under book sale
or call  434-378-2140  434-378-2140 to reserve a seat or, etc
[The Owner of 123 acres of both prime farm and Historic Land the is reputed to be the Birth Place of Nat Turner, happens to also be a publisher of some of the most important books in Black History. He is selling his large inventory of “Books and Things” To focus on expanding on The Nat Turner Reference Library. You can help: donate, make a purchase, or reserve a seat on the next Living History Tour of The Nat Turner Trail] We are paypal ready khalifah@khabooks.com

 OR SEND A CHECK TO Khalifah: P. O. Box 9 – Drewryville, VA 23844 434-2140

 AMOUNT FOR SALE: PRICE AND, AMOUNT REMAINING
AMOUNT OF CASH TODATE

Stolen Legacy by George G. M. James – the classic
1000 copies…$10.00 per, (over 100 $5 per), 660 remaining $1700.00 sales to date

YRUGU, by Sister Marimba Ani
2 copies, $29.95, 2 copies remaining No sales to date

The Mis-Education of the Negro, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson
10 copies…$10.00 per 10 copies remaining, No Sales to date

Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder, by Omar G. Reid, Psy.D, Sekou Mims, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW Larry Higginbottom, MSW, LCSW
300 copies, $12.95 ($7.00 over 100 copies), No sales todate

The Willie Lynch Letters the Classic, by Willie Lynch
5 copies # $3.95 per 5 copies remaining, No Sales to Date

The Willie Lynch Letter Extended, Edited by Khalifah
10 copies @ $5.95 No Sales to date

The Theology of Time, Book one, by The Honorable Elijah Muhammad
50 copies @ $10.00 per, No Sales To Date

ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

The Theology of Time, COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES, by The Hon E. Muhammad25 copies, @ $15.00 per, No Sales to Date.

PRO-BLACK MEDIA FORUM AT HOWARD UNIVERSE 10/15/05
Featuring H. Khalif Khalifah, Attorney Opio Sokoni, Dr. Kamau Kambon, Attorney Chokwe Lumumba, Harambee Delani Aamon, etc.
10 copies at $20.00… No Sales To Date

POSTERS

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, 18 X 24
$5.00 ($2.00 100 or more), No Sales Todate

Malcolm X by Window with Long gun Looking Enemy
$5.00 ($2.00 for 100 or more) no Sales todate

The above is a part list….more added every day – call  434-378-2140  434-378-2140

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THE KHALIFAH ESTATE'S
At the reputed birthplace of Nat Turner
 The word KHALIFAH means Representative in the Kingdom of The Creator of All Persons, Things, Places & Spaces: Please visit with that disposition
* Located at Nat Turners Place of Birth
* The Nat Turner Discount Bookstore
* The Khalifah Reference Library
* Khalifah's Farm Project
 [ www.khalifahfarmprojet.com ]
Thank You For Visiting Our Online Book Store
YOU CAN SEE AND PURCHASE SELECTIONS OF OUR TITLES BY  CLICKING THE "purchase a book" button on the left menu odbooks@khabooks.com
To Order, use the e-mail address or call 434-378-2140
You must "cut and paste" e-mail into your own account. Or click the "purchase a book" link at the left menu

Melanin Conscious Attainment& the God in I by H. Khalif Khalifah Black Studies/ Theology $12.00 Call in your order:  434-378-2140	Message To The Black Man In America by Elijah Muhammad Black Studies/Theology Only $14.95
......$25.00	Jesus Chronicles: Old Truths Uncovered by Judy Carter     Black Studies/History $10.00
The Willie Lynch Letter & The Making of a Slave This classic, demoniac book, gives the reader a sampling of the instruction to "make' and maintain a "slave." ...................$3.95	$15.00 + $4.00 for shipping e-mail buy@khabooks.com (cut and paste it)
Words Acts And Deeds of Khalifah Selected Writings 1982-1992 by H. Khalif Khalifah Black Studies/History ...................$10.00 <f </form>	A Breif History of NCOBRA & The Reperations Movement by H. Khalif Khalifah Black Studies/History ..........$20.00   TheReparation Campaign, forBlack people in the United States, emerged more than one hundred years ago as the U.S. Federal Government was trying to survive the ravages of warfare among it's citizen. In the wake of the bitter hostilities from the Civil War a decision was made to release from bondage millions of then enslaved Africans.
	Sorry for any inconvenience: We are under re-construction

Scroll down for more about The Nat Turner Trail Tour @
the home of independent black publishing, printing and distribution 434-378-2140
THE KHALIFAH ESTATE'S
At the reputed birthplace of Nat Turner
 The word KHALIFAH means Representative in the Kingdom of The Creator of All Persons, Things, Places & Spaces: Please visit with that disposition
* Located at Nat Turners Place of Birth
* The Nat Turner Discount Bookstore
* The Khalifah Reference Library
* Khalifah's Farm Project
 [ www.khalifahfarmprojet.com ]
* Nature Trails - Baseball - Basketball - Volley Ball & etc.
THE NAT TURNER TRAIL
A LIVING HISTORY TOUR*
minimum 4 = $30 per person
LAST TOUR WAS OCTOBER 1, 2009
The next Scheduled Events @ TNTT:
FIRST ANNUAL BLACK CHILDREN'S DAY:
JULY 24, 2009 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. call 434-378-2140 "free event"
Children are welcome to come The Khalifah Estates for a day of seriously planned events while parents and guardians engage in the elevation of mind and spirit
 AUGUST IS "Black Activist Month"
A Month long celebration of Black Activism & Commitment: call for a schedule of events during Black Activist/Organizers Month 434-378-2140
 *Tour of the Nat Turner Trail *
(434) 378-2140 or publish@khabooks.com
Less than 4 minimum call for fee
[all purchases are used to evolve Programs & events at The Khalifah Estate's

 THE NEXT TOUR CAN BE 7 DAYS AFTER YOU SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
(Call for more information or to make reservations)
 (434) 378-2140
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It is recommended that you purchase and read the book: "Nat Turner and the Campaign of the Black Liberation Army of 1831"

The book is a narrative history of the revolt that quotes extensively from the "Confession of Nat Turner." Either book will satisfy the  recommendation, but the former was written in 1998 by Black men, one of whom will likely be your tour guide if you take the trip.
2 FOR ONE SALE: $25.00 plus $6.00 shipping

81/2 X 11, 100 pages, illustrated
$12.00 + $4.00 shipping, overnight shipping possible
VISA & MASTER CARD - pay pal payment preferred
buy@khabooks.com 
 SEND CHECK OF M.O. TO;
KHALIFAH
26070 Barhamshills Road - Drewryville, Virginia 23844
 (434) 378-2140 or (704) 968-6200 (sprint cell phones)
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* The Living History Tour is a lecture about the revolt of Nat Turner and the army of chattel slaves that he organized in 1831. The mission of the army was to free every black man, woman and child that was held in captivity. Despite what, or how he is protrayed in white history books, he was not a monster, blood thirsty or a fiend who hated white people. Nat Turner and his army did not attack any white people who DID NOT own slaves. When we take the tour, we are able to see how it weaves along a route that avoided white people who did not own slaves.
CALL (434) 378-2140 (sprint cell phone)

Following is the official report of the 2007
"Black Book Awards for Excellence in
Independent Writing" 6/10/07
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June 10, 2007

2007 BLACK BOOK AWARDS REPORT

WEBCASTED FOR THE FIRST TIME

By The Newport Newservice

JUNE 10, 2007

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA – The 16^th presentation of the Black Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Literature is history. It became history when Greg Tillery of Hello World.com signed off in the spacious library at Khalifah’s Holistic Health Retreat, on June3, 2007.

The ending came after the Founder of libradio.com, Keidi Obi Awadu and Mr. Tillery completed the business workshop explaining and advising the writers of how to use and apply “cutting edge technology to their efforts to be successful as independent Black writers.”

            Black Literary Weekend had opened on Friday evening June 1 with a round-table, open discussion, mic about a range of relevant topics about the condition and liberation of Black people. Guests to the Health Ranch to attend the “reception of early arrivals” were present. They included Sister Shahrazad Ali, Dr. Henry N. Anderson, Brother Sayif Mujahada Sanyika Brother Keidi Obi Awadu, Mr. Greg Tillery, Mr. Robert Duncanson, and hosts H. Khalif Khalifah and his daughter Alike Hazzieh Khalifah. Sister Shahrazad’s Grandson Hassan Ali and Khalifah’s Grand daughter, Ahyannah Khalifah were also present.

SHAHRAZAD ALI UNSPOKEN CO-HOST

            The conference officially opened Saturday morning with a prayer, singing of the Black National Atham and an opening statement by H. Khalif Khalifah. While Sister Shahrazad Ali supervised the food preparation with Alike, the writers presented “Mini-workshops,” about their work; signed and sold books. The ones from the previous night were joined by Dr. Kamau Kambon and his wife Mawiah, Allah Jihad, Mauricio, Dr. Frederick V. Newsome and a host of others.

            As per the previous 15 events, this was one of the estimated 40 conferences UBUS has sponsored over the years to “authenticate, validate and celebrate Black literature,” the writer presentations was followed by a Holistic Health Workshop. Unfortunately the scheduled renowned Dr. Laliah O. Afrikan could not be present. But Dr. Mawiah Kambon and Dr. Henry N. Anderson, with timely input by Dr. Frederic Newsome presented Holistic Health information that is sure to contribute mightily to the wholeness of Black people.

            After a break in proceedings, the gathering reassembled and heard what was, perhaps, the most important information for the convening journalist. This was a most informative workshop about copyright protection by none other than Sister Shahrazad Ali. As usual the Saturday Awards Banquet featured a keynote speech by one of the Awardees. Dr. Kamau Kambon was the 2007 reciptient of “The Book of the Year” for this book titled “The Last Book.” The Last Book is a succinct and dire warning to wake up Black People about our demise if we don’t “find a final solution to stop the ethnic cleansing of Black People.”

            Other awardees were: Dr. Frederick N. Newsome received the John Henrik Clarke award for his historical, deeply researched book, “The Philosophy of African American Medicine.” Dr. Henry N. Anderson received “The Carter G. Woodson” award for doing the most to “re-educate Black people.” Dr. Anderson is the founder of Los Angeles Community College, a world known lecturer of holistic healing, author of several books, publisher of magazines and his monumental book, “The Nature and Purpose of Disease,” has give us pause and reflection on the uses the human body uses of dis-ease to strengthen our Immune Systems.

            The awards were rounded off with the presentation to Brother Keidi Obi Awadu of the Ida B. Wells award for his leadership and advances in protecting black people, using cutting edge technology to keep us informed on libradio.com. “Book of the Year for Holistic Healing” was presented to Brother Sayif Mujahada. Sayif’s book dwelve deeply within to help in the healing of the heart and minds of Black people.

            Personal Awards were given to Khalifah and His Wife, Sister Amuntyt Soshen Khalifah for their continuing service to Black people. Sister Shahrazad Ali was given only the third ever of, the “Reda Faard Khalifah Forging Ahead Award,” as she is, besides being the most successful independent Black writer of her generation, Mrs Ali is also an inspiration for those struggling to overcome of life challenges. She does so by holding fast to “the life giving teachings of the Messenger of Allah, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad.

            2007 Book Awards were given to Allah Jihad, his book called “The Immortal Birth” was published in 2007. It will be eligible for an award in 2008. Black Book Awards was also given to Mauricio Henderson, Adrain Bailey, Alike H. Khalifah and her Sister Nadirah Uhuru Khalifah.

 Khalifahs’ oldest daughter out of Brooklyn, New York, Songstress Khadijah Carter and her daughter Deja was present but did not perform..

            For the first time in history, the Black Book Awards was broadcast around the world. It was video streamed from start to finish. It can be viewed from the archives of libradio.com and at helloworld.com (Greg Tillery).

THE NAT TURNER TRAIL

            The third day of the weekend was reserved for a “return visit to the Nat Turner Trail.” A down pour of rain Sunday morning was partly the cause for the downsizing of the tour. But the tour was conducted via a van.   

            Call (704) 509-2226 for more information. Ask for Khalifah. Or go to www.khabooks.com

ANTED: 100 BLACK WRITERS & BOOKSELLERS

 PURPOSE: To attend and participate in the 40^th Independent Black Writers Conference sponsored by Khalifah of United Brothers Communications Systems: Book Readers, Families and Friends WELCOME!!!!! Free to all Non-Venders. Some
activities is $fee based. Group and children rates apply. Call 
for more information Toll free (434-378-2140

 2007 BLACK WRITERS                                  CONFERENCE & RETREAT
PRESENTATION OF BLACK BOOK AWARDS 
FOR EXCELLENCE IN BLACK LITERATURE. 

                                               The Holistic Health Retreat 
                                                       June 1, 2 & 3, 2007
                             26070 Barhams Hill Road – Drewryville , Virginia 23844
                                  434-378-2140- blackwriters@khabooks.com

PARTICIPATION: All who register by May 10, 2007 is allocated speaking time during the weekend to discuss and promote their book (s). They will also be afforded space to display, sign and sell copies of their books. Writers retain all proceeds. 
                             WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:

PRESENTATION OF 2007 BLACK BOOK AWARDS BANQUET - Saturday Evening, June 2, 2007 (only books received by May 1, 2007 will be considered for awards).

RETURN TO THE NAT TURNER TRAIL –

  Sunday, June 3, 2007 , 10:30 am to 2 p.m. )

FULL PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP *

Sunday Morning, June 3, 2007 ( 8 am to 10)

• Six vital (for success) workshops, including  “mini-shops” on Health and Nutrition, Promotions in Mass Media, Printing for quality and speed, Business opportunities, Publishing for Beginners
• Feast on Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables in a positive, conscious atmosphere among colleagues, friends and family
• Dinner Served on Saturday and Sunday
• family styled outing (basketball, Biking, Nature Trails)

TO REGISTER: Go to Black Book Awards.com. Choose your own level of participation: Full access, excluding accommodations is $100.00. Credit Cards, ok. Registration application and address to where to send your book: www.khabooks.com click “application.” (Authors published by Khalifah or any of his affiliates is $75.00.  Register early to have authors’ and book name on promotion literature and press releases leading up to the event.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, UBUS HAVING THEIR ANNUAL INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE TO BOOKSTORES: LEAVE $200.00 WITH UBUS, WE WILL GIVE YOU 55% DISCOUNT ON THE PURCHASE OF OUR BOOKS DURING MAY. Call for the catalog (704) 277-1462 or to order.

This program is sponsored by Your Black Books Guide and The Khalifah Holistic Health Retreat: www.holistichealthretreat.com

 Register online at www.khabooks.com

The National
                         Black Writers & Booksellers                     
Conference and Retreat
June 1, 2 & 3, 2007 
KHALIFAH'S HOLISTIC HEALTH RETREAT
 The Nat Turner Trail Tour 
will be conducted during the weekend.
 Schedule of events, registration fees will be posted.
*For immediate information call (434-378=2140 of e-mail khalifah@khabooks.com 
*Featuring a tour of THE NAT TURNER TRAIL
*Presentation of 2007 Black Book Achievement Awards
*Presentations by Black Writers & Booksellers
*Family and Audience Participation
*Wholesome Foods, including Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables
*Special activities for Children and other VIP's
*Bicycling, Basketball, Volley Ball, Nature Trails & etc.

The Only book ever written about Nat Turner & The Revolt by Black People who live in Southampton County is now for sale
 
"Nat Turner and the Revolt of the BLA of 1831"
by H. Khalif Khalifah, James Magee and Alexis Joyner
$12.00 buy@khabooks.com 
(cut and paste e-mail if you don't have "outlook express.")
 17th Presentation of 
BLACK BOOK AWARDS 
June 1, 2, & 3, 2006 
during The Black Writers Retreat 
and Booksellers Conference 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 
KHALIFAH'S HOLISTIC HEALTH RETREAT
26070 Barhams Hill Road, Drewryville, Virginia 23844
Call434-378-2140 for more information. To Register your book, go to:  www.khabooks.com - click on 'application' or write: khalifah@khabooks.com

CONTACT: H. Khalif Khalifah 434-378-2140 khalifah@khabooks.com

2007 BLACK BOOK AWARDS
The 16th Presentation of Black Book Awards will be during the weekend of June 1, 2, & 3, 2007 in Southampton County, Virginia: At the place, on the land where Nat Turner organized and led a Black Liberation Army in August, 1831.
            The "Awards for Excellence in Black Literature" will be given as one of the events of The National Black Writers Retreat and Booksellers Conference, at *Khalifah's Holistic Health Retreat in Drewryville, Virginia 23844, 9 a. m. to 10 p.m. daily.
         Since 1988 United Brothers & Sisters Communications have sponsored the Black Book Awards to "authentic and validate our own literature" said founder H. Khalif Khalifah.
         Over the course of the first weekend of June, black writers are welcome to attend and participate in a purposeful, fulfilling atmosphere. All who register in advance can showcase their works, address a gathering of family, friends and local people. It is a openly promotional event, but the presentation of Awards is extremely serious. But not as competitive as most literary awards. Registration for the awards is free for any book not previously or cited or published over the past five years.         
         Other activities include a Return to the **Nat Turner Trail, and the Presentation of Writers and Booksellers on Saturday, June 2. Each registered guest will given 10 minutes to introduce self and their work; take questions, sign and sell books. We will return to the Nat Turner Trail on a bus, Sunday morning. The NTT begins on the land of the Holistic Retreat (it is said that Nat Turner was born on this very land). Besides the importance of the information shared about the slave revolt, many experience a spiritual rejuvenation.
         The registration fee is $100.00 for the weekend. It includes attendance at the Black Book Awards Banquet and dinner again on Sunday afternoon. Writers will also be permitted to sell copies of their books to recoup expenses for attending and participating in the Weekend activities. Booksellers (publishers, bookstore owners, vendors) who register will pay a percentage of their gross for the weekend. 
          More information will be posted through June. For any other questions, call (434) 378-2140 or e-mail khalifah@khabooks.com
** see Home page link for more information
*see Home Page link for more information

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CONTACT: Khalifah (434) 378-2140

Next Scheduled Tour:
NAT TURNER LIVING HISTORY TOUR
NOVEMBER 11, 2006 SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA

OCTOBER 20, 2006
DREWRYVILLE, VA – The “Revolt of Nat Turner and the Black Liberation Army of 1831,” took place in the fall of 1831 in Southampton County, Virginia. Nat Turner and his loyal soldiers (including women) strategized and executed a lethal blow to white slave owners and their families who had brutally and inhumanely mistreated their property (slaves). The revolt stirred a fear unmatched in the hearts of many whites to this very day.

Nat Turner and many of his soldiers were captured over the next sixty days. In the aftermath of the revolt, there was a blood bath against many innocent slaves before and long after Nat Turners hanging on November 11, 1831.
Join us as we learn from historians and descendants of Nat Turner, the truth about these events. The presentation is meant to educate the participants about one of the leading freedom fighters of all time.

The presentation of this event is mean to educate about one of the leading freedom fighters of all time. Today, we come together to learn, heal and grow as one family.

This is an all day event. It begins at 9 A.M, Saturday, November 11. After 2 two hour bus and walking tour, the group returns to the departure point at the Khalifah Holistic Health Retreat for a discussion about the tour and a “African Feast” on wholesome vegetarian foods & seasonal fruits.

Other activities include a Theatrical Presentation by Vivian Lucas-Graves of Theater in a Suitcase; business exchange and Vendors’ Sale and Display; Aromatherapy Experience with exotic Essential Oils; Free Time Activities –Yoga, Bike riding, Martial Arts and more.

A bus leaves Richmond, Virginia at 7 A.M. and returns at 7 P.M. Non participants in the tour are welcome to other activities. Call Hanaan Khabir for more information Call the Khalifah Holistic Health Retreat at  (434) 378-2140.