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Jewell Jordan Publishing, LLC is an independent press founded in 2005. JJP chooses to embrace that reality. We welcome you on our collective journey!
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The cultural, racial and ethnic diversity of America is a reality – a reality embraced by some and shunned by others. However, in so doing we note that where books are concerned, who writes them, what they are about, and the intended audience is much more homogeneous – the same – than our current racial, cultural and ethnic melting pot would suggest. We believe that America’s melting pot of writer

s is comprised of talented writers of every race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, socio-economic level and geographic location. We also believe that there is no one voice – opinion, thought, and idea – for a particular race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, socioeconomic level and geographic location. Our growth as a society is dependent upon all of those diverse voices, within and without each group, having an opportunity to be heard in fiction, nonfiction, essays, poetry, graphic novels, and other forms of written expression. Thus, JJP’s mission is to help change the current publishing landscape by publishing the works of the myriad of talented and diverse writers who inhabit the United States of America. In doing so, we hope to encourage a larger, more diverse reading audience that sees itself more frequently reflected in what we publish and what they read – that is, in books by, for and about America’s melting pot. Jewell Jordan Publishing, LLC is a small independent press founded in 2005. We published our first book, Color Him Father: Stories of Love and Rediscovery of Black Men, through our imprint, Kinship Press, in 2006. We have been away for a while; however, we have returned with an even greater commitment to publishing the best of America’s “melting pot”. We publish a wide variety of material, including fiction, essays, poetry and scholarly works — in traditional print and as e-books. In doing so, our mission is to embrace and cultivate quality writers and encourage and promote writing excellence. We believe there are great writer role models – some of whom we list below. We also believe there are wonderful writers whose voices have yet to be heard. We want to find those writers and match them with old and new audiences.

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

Tempestt Bledsoe - August 1, 1973
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

08/01/2024

can this be true from Simone Biles

07/24/2024

07/22/2024

This week, we have lost two impactful African American Women: attorney, advocate, and political activist, The Honorable Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, and scholar, social activist, composer, and founder of the phenomenal acapella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon. Jewell Jordan Publishing honors the memory and legacy of these two African American icons. Rest in peace and power Dr. Reagon and Rep. Jackson Lee.

07/22/2024

Waking up today feeling hopeful for our future. It’s amazing how one event can change the consciousness of not only our country but likely every single one.

07/19/2024

07/15/2024

Both are definitely difficult in their own way, but which do you think?

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07/11/2024

Me walking into the bookstore after staying up all night to finish my last book.

07/09/2024

Books can be life changing for so many reasons. They can be stories or events you didn't know happened or give you a completely different perspective. They can provide you inspiration or motivation to change your own life, and can change you in countless ways.

We'd love to know what's one book that changed your life? Maybe it will change someone else's as well.

07/06/2024

The first thing our Founding Fathers wrote, our First Amendment right, is our Freedom of Speech. It is what separates us from many countries around the world and is a quintessential aspect of being an American. No one should ever attempt to take this away from us.

07/05/2024

Now that summer has officially started it’s time to add to your summer reading list. Check out these titles from Jewell Jordan Publishing and grab one for yourself today!

https://jewelljordanpublishing.com/shop/ or from the link in our bio!

07/05/2024

07/03/2024

A clip from our interview with Dr. Gladys DeVane as she tells stories about her life, education and her passion for theater!

Dr. Gladys DeVane is a professor Emerita-Indiana University who after 38 years of teaching retired in 2003. She has since returned to her first love --- thea...

07/01/2024

As this week is a short one for most, take a few moments for yourself today. As the saying goes, you can't pour from an empty cup.

06/28/2024

This is absolutely wonderful news for NYC and it's patrons. We're very happy for them!

Under the agreement, a total of $58.3 million would be restored to the three New York City public library systems, which should allow the branches to resume seven-day-a-week service, including Sundays.
https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-public-library-money-fully-restored-part-city/15006797/

06/25/2024

Get your copy today! https://jewelljordanpublishing.com/product/come-sit-with-me-life-in-poetry-prose-and-plays-by-dr-gladys-devane/

06/24/2024

Happy Monday! Hope you have a great week!

06/24/2024

Research shows that spending a little time on Sunday evenings preparing for the week ahead reduces anxiety and increases productivity. Those two things lead to a happier you. So spend a little time preparing for your week, have a beneficial Monday morning routine and your week should be a good one.

06/19/2024

On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln, which declared that “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free”, went into effect.

The United States however was entering its third year of Civil War, and the Confederacy wasn’t inclined to adhere to such a proclamation. The Civil War would last for more than two more years until April 9, 1865, when Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant following the Battle of Appomattox.

That freedom given by President Lincoln would come following the end of the war as the last remaining slaves learned of their freedom. On June 19th, 1865, nearly 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay Texas and announced to more than 250,000 enslaved black people that they were free.

This day became known as Juneteenth. It is a day that marks the end of a period of time in our nation’s history. One that we must reflect on as we still face the challenges of how that period shaped who we are today.

Photo Credit: Austin History Center. Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900, held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin.

06/18/2024

If you see me smelling a stack of really old books just mind your business. 🙃

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Derived from Latin roots meaning “all” and “reading”, if you’re omnilegent then you’re either extremely well read and have a knowledge of a great amount of literature, or are absolutely addicted to reading everything that comes your way. If I could live forever it would be to read every book ever written. #wordoftheday

Today is the Summer Solstice. It is the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year. We highly suggest spending some time outside today. Maybe sit outside and read, go for a walk or head to a beach if one’s near by. Sunlight isn’t only good for plants, it’s beneficial for everything, including you. We hope you have a beautiful day and a wonderful summer! 🌞 🌊⛰️

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation that designated June 14 as Flag Day and on August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was officially established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

How many times a day do you furiously type out a comment and then delete it or close the app? Asking for a friend. 😬

Embrace your strength and resilience. Every challenge you face only makes your inner light shine brighter. Stand tall and proud, your journey is a testament to your courage and determination. The world needs you to be you but not everyone will see that. That is ok. Keep being you and let your light illuminate the people and the world around you. #MayaAngelou #Inspiration #InnerStrength #Courage #Resilience

It’s not too late to celebrate National Donut Day. Go have some for dinner. You’ve earned it!

As the saying goes, you can't pour from an empty cup. In order to be able to care for others we must first care for ourselves. Too often we think it is the opposite but taking of yourself allows you to show up fully. For #WellnessWednesday here are a few simple ways that you can fill your cup.

If a book is being banned, you should read it.

Happy May the Fourth!

Come Sit With Me! Conversations with Dr. Gladys DeVane, Thurs. June 29, 2023 @ 7pm EST

TODAY! JUNE 29, 2023. IN 5 HOURS. Come Sit With Us: Dr. Gladys DeVane interviews author Carolyn Holland. They talk writing, storytelling, and Ms. Holland's books--exploring the spiritual world and classic eroticism. June 29, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST via Zoom. Tickets at Eventbrite.

Join Us!! Register for tickets at EventBrite. The link is below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/come-sit-with-me-a-monthly-conversation-with-author-gladys-devane-tickets-604190579287?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

A Round of Applause for Dr. Gladys DeVane in Easter Day!

A Round of Applause for Dr. Gladys DeVane in Easter Day! You can catch more of Gladys this Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST with actor, activist, director and college professor, Charles Dumas. Time is running out, so RSVP through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/536384248727 to reserve your spot today!

Forbidden Creek (Stay Out That Creek) by Dr. Gladys DeVane

Enjoy this Video Short: Forbidden Creek (Stay Out That Creek) by Dr. Gladys DeVane. Catch more of Gladys this week interviewing Charles Dumas, Feb 23rd at 7-8pm EST - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/536384248727 - RSVP today!

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Excerpt 2019 BEA Voice of the Voiceless Panel

Mrs. Mary Lou Miles -- February 2, 1921 - May 26, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Miles -- February 2, 1921 - May 26, 2019 It is with great sadness -- mixed with the joy of being blessed with her presence on this earth for 98 years -- that we tell you of the passing of one of our Elders, Mrs. Mary Lou Miles. She was a wife, mother, educator, advocate and a sweet and wonderful person. In this your final journey you leave us wrapped in the love, respect and profound appreciation of your community! Blessings & Rest in peace and power lovely lady!