"the Dedan Tolbert Show" - Celebrating 10 Years!

Please join me for Thursdays show as we tackle some of the biggest issues in dating. I will be joined by National Best Selling author, Maryann Reid. Reid is one of the rising stars in the literary world, and has established her own niche as a relationship expert and purveyor of socially relevant issues that are impacting young African-American women and popular culture. She is a regular guest and relationship advisor on nationally syndicated radio shows like NPR’s Fresh Air, The Michael Baisden Show and The Wendy Williams Experience. She has written for Glamour Magazine, Black Enterprise and other major publications. She has also appeared in profiles in The New Yorker, Essence, CNN, NBC Nightly News and ABC NEWS 20/20. Reid has authored five books since 2002, and her third book, Marry Your Baby Daddy, (St. Martins Press, Sept. 2005), which was optioned by Holly Robinson-Peete and became a landmark event catapulted her to national prominence. ____________________________ Also on Thursdays show, we will

Please join me Thursday at 9:00pm as I welcome National best selling author Nikki Turner. Nikki Turner has been called the "Queen of Hip Hop Lit" and is the author of four bestselling novels: A Hustler's Wife, A Project Chick, The Glamorous Life, Riding Dirty on I-95, Forever a Hustler's Wife (which hit the USA Today and Essence bestseller lists), as well as the forthcoming Black Widow (May 2008). In 2007 she published a novella under 50 Cent's G-Unit book line, Death Before Dishonor, which 50 Cent optioned for his production company. Turner is the editor of the short story series Street Chronicles. The first in the series, Tales from da Hood was soon followed by Girls in the Game and Christmas in the Hood - the first holiday themed street lit book ever published. Also, her "Nikki Turner Presents" book line under One World/Ballantine will debut in June 2008 with Gorilla Black by Seven. She is currently accepting submissions for "Nikki Turner Presents." She lives near Richmond, VA. Also on Thursdays show will

Please join me for a special pre Thanksgiving special this Wed Nov 26th at 9:00pm with self published author, Mark Jones and CEO of Pulse One Media, Tim Brown. Mark H. Jones is an author, producer and entrepreneur. He recently completed his first book, "The Animal Storybook Collection", a collection of children’s short stories, complete with uniquely endearing animated characters. This remarkable compilation includes three stories which emphasize important values the characters learned after a life-changing experience. Be fascinated with pigs that go to school, courageous frogs that talk and a greedy cheetah: Don’t Play in the Mud portrays the lessons and teachings little pigs get from their mother pig. Leap, Frog, Leap is a charming tale of courage, featuring a little frog that conquered its fears and learned to jump in the lily pads. The Cheetah That Was Too Fast tells the insightful story of Longtail, a cheetah who learned not to steal other animals’ food. With colorful and lively pictures on eac

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome National Best Selling Author, Sheila Goss. Shelia M. Goss is the author of the Essence Magazine and Black Expressions Bestseller My Invisible Husband and Roses are thorns, Violets are true, Paige’s Web, and Double Platinum. His Invisible Wife will be Shelia’s 5th novel released under the Kensington Books imprint Urban Soul. Look for it in stores in 2009. Goss has received many accolades since embarking on a writing career: • § Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature • § ESSENCE MAGAZINE Bestsellers List • § #1 Black Expressions.com Bestseller • § Honorable mention in a New York Times article & Writer’s Digest article • § 2004 OneSwan Productions Female Author of the Year ________________________________________ Also on Thursdays show, we will be talking to authors Monty Sharp and July Jones about their controversial organization “The Coalition” and their hot new book, “The 12 Month Guide On How To Become a Top Choice Ba

Please join me this Thursday at 9 as I welcome seasoned actor, Giancarlo Esposito. Esposito's work in film has been dynamic, and he has often been referred to as a chameleon. He has distinguished himself in such films as "The Usual Suspects", Wayne Wang's "Smoke", and "Last Holiday", opposite Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. He has also starred opposite actors Paul Newman in "Twlight" and Clive Owen in "Derailed". Recently, he co-starred on Broadway with James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard, and Phylicia Rashad in Debbie Allen's rendition of the great classic Tennessee Williams play, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".Giancarlo Esposito's other numerous film credits include outstanding performances in "Ali", "Nothing to Lose", "Bob Roberts", "King of New York", and "Cotton Club". Currently, Giancarlo Esposito can be seen starring opposite Maggie Gyllenhall in the acclaimed and recently-released "SherryBaby". His extensive career in television includes-most notably- "Homicide: Life on The Streets", “New York Undercover”,"

Please join me this Thursday for our biggest show yet. We will be joined by VH1’s Fonzworth Bentley! Born Derek Watkins in Atlanta, Fonzworth Bentley originally came onto the hip-hop scene as Diddy's flawlessly dressed personal assistant, and his sense of style and impeccable manners earned him a reputation as a man of class. After making the rounds in the entertainment business, appearing in films like Honey and Fat Albert and on Diddy's Making the Band 2, Fonzworth Bentley eventually settled into his role as the authority on all things gentlemanly. His book, Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead, focuses on bringing grace and dignity to everyday life. Indeed, the suave charmer dreams of a day when "please" and "thank you" are commonly used words. Currently Bentley is putting the finishing touches on his debut album, Cool Outrageous Lovers of Uniquely Raw Style (C.O.L.O.U.R.S.) and working with producer Jamie Foxx for From G's to Gents, one of the most dignified rea

Please join me this Thursday on “The Dedan Tolbert Show” as I welcome Kindred The Family Soul. Kindred is a vocal duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Both began as solo performers. Dantzler was born in Philadelphia and got his start in the music business writing songs for Pebbles and Bell Biv DeVoe. Graydon, from Washington, D.C., had a solo deal at the age of 15. The two united and began writing songs, but then married and started a family, necessitating the steady income of work outside the music business. After a time as an appliance salesman, however, Dantzler went back to trying to make it on the local scene. He and Graydon began performing at the Black Lily club, where they caught the attention of Jill Scott, who took them to her label, Hidden Beach Recordings. They were signed and spent the next two years working on their debut album, Surrender to Love, which was released in February 2003. Dantzler and Graydon, who recently added twin baby girls to the

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome R&B sensation, Calvin Richardson. Calvin Richardson, the New Prince of Soul, reminds us that true, soul stirring music still exists. After a five year hiatus, Calvin brings us his third album When Love Comes (Shanachie Entertainment/NuMo Records) in stores now Calvin, who independently wrote and produced When Love Comes, has also worked with the likes of Raphael Saddiq, Fantasia, Pieces Of A Dream, Slum Village, Claudette Ortiz of City High, Jodeci, Chico DeBarge, Monifah; toured with Nelly, Shante Moore, Ruben Studdard, Maxwell, and Angie Stone; and has worked with producers such as the Under Dogs, Babyface Edmonds, Mike City, Gerald Issacs, and many more. The Soul Prince even appeared on stage with Michael Jackson! You can also find his down south flavor on numerous soundtracks such as: Bringing Down the House starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin, Love Don’t Cost A Thing starring Nick Cannon and Steve Harvey, Deliver Us From Eva starring LL Cool J and Gabriel

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome: JILLIAN BULLOCK “A woman of inspiration to young girls and women of all ages” Jillian "The Jaguar" Bullock has been called a modern day Superwoman. In addition to being a Writer, Producer and Filmmaker, she also holds the title of Self-Defense Instructor, Fight Choreographer and Boxer. Bullock, who has been in the fitness field for over 30 years, also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Wing Chun, and has trained extensively as a wrestler and boxer -- most would definitely agree that she has mastered the art of "self-defense" -- which makes it hard to imagine that this modern-day "Superwoman" was once a "victim" of violence. Jillian Bullock knows first hand how important it is for women to learn the art of self-defense -- as a former rape victim (age 11), Bullock counteracted her negative experience into positive energy through empowerment. Determined to never becoming a “victim” again, Bullock learned self-defense techniques that have equipped her to handle an

Please join me Thursday at 9:00pm as we continue our "Self Published Author Spotlight". This week's guest is the talented author and poet, Monda Webb.. In 1999, Monda Webb thought heavily of her own mortality, and figured if she died tomorrow, what would she have wanted to accomplish? The answer came quickly. She’d share the poems she’d been writing for several years with the world. Molding herself after her father Robert Webb’s entrepreneurial spirit, she self-published a book of poetry in 2000 entitled A Peek Into My Soul. Seven years later, Monda published her first novel, 7:33 am after “playing around” with it for 10 years. Her ultimate goal? To be signed by a major publisher and write several “unforgettable” novels, short stories and poetry books. Currently, Monda works in Corporate America, sells Real Estate, appears on HGTV as a featured Realtor on “Designed to Sell” and “Get it Sold”. Monda also manages her publishing and freelance writing company, Latebloomer 2000, LLC and has several projects and

Please join me this Thursday as we welcome Essence Magazine author Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker. She is the award winning author of Flipside of the Game and Game Over. She is also a contributing writer to the anthologies: Cream and Kiss The Year Goodbye. Whitaker was awarded the Ella Baker and W.E.B. Du Bois International Award for fiction writing. Her most recent title, The Ex Factor has been featured in several magazines such as Vibe Vixen and Romantic Times Book Review as one of the hottest, sensual, and humorous tales released this year. Whitaker lives in New Jersey with her husband and their children. Read an excerpt of The Ex Factor Publisher's Website: http://www.randomhouse.com Author's Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/tushonda

Please join me as I welcome the King of Hip Hop Fiction, Shannon Holmes! Born and raised in New York City's most northern borough the Bronx Shannon Holmes' entrance into the literary world was anything but ordinary. Armed only with a GED and the desire to change his life, Mr. Holmes crafted his first novel and signed his first literary contract from prison, while serving a five year sentence for various drug convictions. This was truly an amazing feat when you consider Mr. Holmes had never even written a short story in his life. He truly made the best of a bad situation. He first achieved success with his first novel 'B-more Careful', which has gone on to sell a half a million copies to date. This may not sound like a lot of to the general public, but in the literary world Mr. Holmes is platinum. By producing such lofty sales numbers, Shannon was able to parlay the success of his first novel into a two book, six figure deal, with publishing giant Simon and Schuster. Avoiding the sophomore jinx, Shannon Holme

Please join me this Thursday as we welcome Eric Nolan from the legendary R&B group, “The O’Jays”. “The O’Jays” are known as one of the most successful and popular singing groups of our time. In 2005, “The O’Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have received NAACP image awards, Grammy’s and also received the Soul Train Quincy Jones lifetime achievement award. Eric Nolan has appeared on Oprah, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, The Apprentice and The View to name a few. He made his acting debut in the hit movie, “The fighting Temptations”. This Thursday, he will be discussing his experiences with the O’jays, his friendship with the late, great Gerald Levert and his upcoming solo cd. Listen to the show live at www.DedanTolbert.com Call in with questions to 646-200-0366

Please join me this Thursday as we welcome national best selling author Francis Ray! Ms. Ray's titles consistently make bestseller's lists such as Blackboard and Essence Magazine.. INCOGNITO, her sixth title, was the first made-for-TV movie for BET. She has written thirty-one titles to date. Awards include Romantic Times Career Achievement, EMMA, The Golden Pen, and The Atlantic Choice. THE TURNING POINT, her first mainstream, was a finalist for the prestigious HOLT Medallion Award. At the release event for THE TURNING POINT in May 2001, she established The Turning Point Legal Fund to assist women of domestic violence to help restructure their lives. With the release of her second mainstream, I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW, May 2002, Ms. Ray pledged to continue the effort. I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW made the bestseller's list of The Dallas Morning News, Blackboard, Black Expressions Book Club, and Essence Magazine. The book was one of five titles selected as Book Club Favorites for Black Issues Book Review Best

Please join me this Thursday as we welcome Brianna Taylor from the hit MTV Show, “The Real World”. We’ll be discussing her hot new cd as well as all the behind the scenes dirt from the show. Listen to the show live at www.DedanTolbert.com Call in with questions to 646-200-0366

Please join me this Thursday as we tackle of biggest epidemics of our generation…”Aids in America”. We will be joined by best selling author I.B. Freeman who will be discussing his controversial new book, “Mr. HIV” which revolves around a man who intentionally infects women with HIV. Also on our panel, will be author, researcher and motivational speaker, Austin Richardson who will share his insight on this disease and answer all my listener’s questions. I guarantee he will challenge everything you think you know about HIV/Aids. This will be a controversial show and one you will not want to miss!

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome best selling author, Lashonda Devaughn. We will also be discussing “Chilvalry and whether or not it’s dead” Listen to the show live at www.DedanTolbert.com Call in with questions to 646-200-0366

Get ready to laugh this week as I welcome Christian comedian Job Mixon!

Please join me as I welcome R&B sensation, Lafonda. We will also be discussing "The Rules of Dating" Call in with questions to 646-200-0366

This week we are focusing on an issue that has been affecting women in this country for far too long...Domestic Violence. We will be joined by pastor and gospel artist, Lorraine Boisseau who will be sharing her personal experiences with Domestic Violence.