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When I founded the African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) Literary Awards over a decade ago, my mission was clear: to spotlight and celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and creative power of Black storytellers. What started as an intimate recognition ceremony has grown into one of the most anticipated cultural honors in the country, … Read more
2025 AAMBC Awards to Honor Audre Lorde + 17th Annual Nominees Announced! Founder, Tamika Jamison (formerly Newhouse) WILL HOST THE AWARD SHOW HIGHLIGHTING AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN LITERATURE & FILM (Atlanta, GA) The seventeenth annual AAMBC Literary Awards will be held virtually via AAMBC’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The awards will honor … Read more
Prepare to cheer as the 16th Annual AAMBC Literary Awards shines a spotlight on literary excellence, revealing winners across poetry, influencer recognition, reader favorites, and captivating film and audio genres! See the nominees below and prepare your vote. Winners are announced live in Atlanta during Black Writers Weekend on Aug 4, 2024. Get your tickets … Read more
The AAMBC Literary Awards 2023 was a night to remember, as it honored the most outstanding and impactful figures in the world of literature. Rejoicing in its 15th year, Founder Tamika Newhouse honored a few favorite artists near and dear to her heart. From authors to podcasters, bloggers to literary activists, this year’s winners have … Read more
It’s that time of year again; the AAMBC Awards nominations have been revealed. The AAMBC Awards celebrates black writers, editors, publishers, and countless others. It’s a way to recognize those who have made changes and contributions to the creative world while inspiring people of color to follow their dreams. And like previous years, the AAMBC … Read more
It’s that time of year again; the AAMBC Awards nominations have been revealed. The AAMBC Awards celebrates black writers, editors, publishers, and countless others. It’s a way to recognize those who have made changes and contributions to the creative world while inspiring people of color to follow their dreams. And like previous years, the AAMBC … Read more
In its 14th year, AAMBC’s award season is here. Now being hosted in the month of August during Black Writers Weekend, the AAMBC Literary Awards celebrates a new class of Black Creatives with a vibrant list of nominees. When you thought Black creative excellence couldn’t get any better, this year’s list of amazing nominees happily … Read more
And now, the nominees are… The nominations have been counted, and we are finally ready to announce the official nominees for the 2021 AAMBC Awards. This year’s list celebrates who’s-who in publishing and film. These heavyweights and dazzling up-and-comers have dominated their lane in 2021. Get ready to vote for your favorite now and register … Read more
In its 12th year, the nominees for this year’s award season in black publishing have been revealed. The nominations come at a time when the cultural climate has shifted allowing a new wave of writers in publishing and in film to achieve success and break barriers. Due to COVID-19 outbreak the AAMBC Awards was digital … Read more
The Nominees for Book Club of the Year are Mocha Girls Read Booktini Well Read Black Girl For Colored Girls Book Club and the winner is Well Read Black Girl The Nominees for Breakout Author of the Year are Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha) by Tomi Adeyemi My Sister, the Serial Killer: … Read more