FTP ends "Know Thyself Month" with Portrait Presentation

On Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Stanley Clark (President) and C. A. Webb (Chief of Staff) of For The People Productions presented librarians Laura Turner (Medgar Evers Library) and Debra Gilbert (Richard Wright Library) with original artwork to be showcased in their artwork. The portraits of Richard Wright and Medgar Evers, valued at $300 each, were donated to the libraries as a symbol of their partnership with For The People Productions and its client Conversations Book Club.

Earlier in the month, Conversations Book Club donated a combined total of $1000 worth of brand new books to the two libraries as part of its READ MY LIPS LITERACY PROJECT.
Present for the presentation was James Foster, photojournalist for 16 WAPT.

For The People Productions Discusses Business Development with students at Pearl High School (Mississippi)

On Thursday, February 22nd and Friday, February 23rd, C. A. Webb, the Chief of Staff for For The People Productions spoke at Pearl High School with students under the direction of educator/long-time friend Mrs. Elaine Bridges. This came just days after Webb spoke at the Hinds Community College in Utica on Monday, February 19, 2007.



(Webb and Clark seen above with class and bestselling author Alisha Yvonne.)


(Webb and Clark seen above with class and bestselling author Alisha Yvonne.)


(Webb seen above discussing his work with students.)

Stanley Clark and Librarian Laura Turner stand at the Medgar Evers Statue in front of the Medgar Evers Library with the portrait donated by For The People Productions.

Author/Screenwriter Troy Bruckner travels to Mississippi to promote "A PASSION FOR JUSTICE"

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FTP, Real Roots Productions and Conversations Book Club prepare for the re-grand opening of Real Root Bar & Grill--- Saturday, February 24, 2007

When Real Roots Bar and Grill opened its doors in January 2002, it was with the purpose of providing excellent food and service at a price that would keep its customers coming back for more. Now, in January 2007--- five years later---it has recommitted itself to the same and more for the people of Pickens and beyond.

On Saturday, February 24, 2007 Real Roots Bar and Grill will host its Grand Reopening extravaganza... and YOU are invited.

Beginning at 11a.m. join us in live entertainment, good food and the introduction of its "Artist of the Month" program that will host a different visual artist each month of the walls of Real Roots.

Also joining the day's events is Bestselling author Alisha Yvonne (author of LOVIN' YOU IS WRONG, AROUND THE WAY GIRLS 3, and I DON'T WANNA BE RIGHT-- seen below). She will be signing copies of her books as well as have them available for purchasing to those in attendance. (To find out more about Ms. Yvonne, visit www.alishayvonne.com..)


Admission to this event is FREE and there will be something for the entire family, however their will be some of Real Roots Unforgettable food for sell as well as other merchandise..

On behalf of the staff and management of Real Roots Bar and Grill please accept our sincere thanks for your support and we look forward to many more years of serving you

FTP Hosts "Separate but Equal? African American Authors in Bookstores"---- Friday, March 2, 2007

(Bestselling author Brandon Massey seen here with Conversations Book Club President C. A. Webb.)


For The People Productions, along with its client Conversations Book Club, is always looking for avenues to not only encourage reading but open up dialogue as well among book-lovers. It is with this in mind that is announces the first of many discussions geared at addressing the challenges that authors face when marketing their books.

On Friday, March 2, 2007 we will host "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL? African American Authors in Bookstores". This discussion will take place at the Medgar Evers Library meeting room (4215 Medgar Evers Blvd./Jackson, MS) beginning at 6p.m. The focus will be addressing the pros and cons of separating authors by race in chain bookstores as well as how it affects the sales of the authors and their ability to reach a wider audience.

The guest author for the discussion will be bestselling horror author Brandon Massey(seen below), who discussed this subject with the Wall Street Journal in December 2006. He will be joining the group via conference call.


This event is free to the public and all book lovers are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

For more details contact Medgar Evers Library at 601.982.2867 or Stanley Clark of For The People Productions at 773.344.7220. You can also visit www.thebestbookclub.info.

For The People Productions Proudly Supports Troy Bruckner's "PASSION FOR JUSTICE"

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