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I recently read a quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez in which he said, "Journalism keeps you in contact with reality." That pretty much summed up for me my work as a "citizen journalist" during 2009. My writings about Michael Jackson and responses fr...
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Work and Soul in Michael Jackson's This Is it: The Human Nature of the Dance


Michael Jackson with dancers in This is It. (AP photo release)



It says a lot that even while its principle star struggled to conserve creative energy and was simply “warming up” for the actual live performance scheduled to follow, Michael Jackson’s This Is It snagged the Octob… Continue

Posted on November 15, 2009 at 3:00pm —

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Three Great Movies to Tag for Holiday Viewing


Actor Jim Carrey in front of A Christmas Carol poster.




What movies are you watching for the holidays? Most people are more likely to think along the lines of movie classics like It’s a Wonderful World (1947) or the more modern The Preacher’s Wife (1996) and megastar… Continue

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Savannah State Continues Fine Art Series with Phil Starks' "Gaia Earth Goddess" Exhibit


Wise Woman sculpture by Phil Starks. (photo by Gwendolyn Brooks)



The ancient stories told through the work of Savannah, Georgia, artist… Continue

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Barack Obama Joins Distinguished Predecessors as Winner of 2009 Nobel Peace Prize


U.S. President Barack Obama (AP photo by Richard Drew)



In what some are describing as a stunning choice, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Oslo, Norway, awarded its 2009 Prize to U.S. President Barack H. Obama.

Obama is the third sitting U.S. president, behind Theodore Roosev… Continue

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Two Literary Laureates Celebrated: Herta Mϋller and Amiri Baraka


Photo of Herta Mϋller by Getty Images



The celebration of one literary laureate kicked off when the Swedish Academy in Stockholm awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature to German-Romanian Herta Mϋller October 8, 2009. The celebration of another literary laureate got underway Octob… Continue

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The Nature of Words and WorldTube in My Life





RECENT PUBLISHED WORKS

--May 2008, ELEMENTAL THE POWER OF ILLUMINATED LOVE book of poems featuring art by Luther E. Vann.
--May 2008, THE AMERICAN POET WHO WENT HOME AGAIN book of creative nonfiction, memoir, and literary journalism.
--March 2008, poem “Angel of Hope’s Persistent Flight,” in Poets’ Picturebook Ezine.
--Dec 2007, book of poetry titled THE BRIDGE OF SILVER WINGS.
--November 2007, novel CHRISTMAS WHEN MUSIC ALMOST KILLED THE WORLD (Black Skylark Singing Press)
--September 2007, Launched Creative Thinkers International web site.


MEDIA COVERAGE

--Sept 2008, Grits.com Podcast Interview with Marlive Harris and Luther E. Vann.
--4 June, 2008, review of ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love published in CONNECT Savannah.
--March 2008, novel “Blood Kin, A Savannah Story,” featuring a foreword by Aberjhani, hit number four on ESSENCE Magazine Best Sellers List.
--7 March, 2008, featured in news article “A Taxi Writer” in Savannah Morning News.
--12 January, 2008, subject of feature article “Words and Paint” in Savannah Morning News.
--2 December, 2007, “Chase Von Interviews Aberjhani” for the ezine Student Operated Press.
--July 2007, interview with Randall Barfield featured in online ezine POETRY LIFE AND TIMES.
--February 2007, photo featured in "Preview Magazine" feature commemorating exhibit of art by Sam Gilliam at the Telfair Museum in Savannah, Georgia.


PRESENTATIONS, HONORS, & PERFORMANCES

--June 2008, “Man That Poetry Made” featured poem on GotPoetry.com
--April 2008, profiled for National Poetry Month on Peoples’ Lounge website.
--February 2008, presented membership in the Telfair Museum’s Friends of African-American Arts in Savannah, Georgia.
---Fall 2007, Featured Poet in the Smoking Poet Ezine.
--April 2007, joined the Academy of American Poets.
--January 2007, named The Writing Forum Poet of the Month.
--January 2007, presented anonymous sponsorship for Black Skylark Z-Ped Music Player web site on Authors Den.
--May 2006, named "Savannah Poet and Spoken Word Artist of the Year 2006" in CONNECT SAVANNAH Readers' Poll.
--October 19, 2005, joined The Authors Guild, Inc., and The Authors League of America, Inc.



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At 6:42pm on November 22, 2009, Lady Blues Jacqueline Amos said…
blessings my king how are you
At 5:33am on November 22, 2009, Vanessa Richardson said…
Hello Poet!

Sorry, for the delayed response. Thank you for allowing me into your circle of friends!

Vanessa
At 10:49pm on November 1, 2009, God Via LPTrax said…
Thank U
At 6:24pm on November 1, 2009, Lady Blues Jacqueline Amos said…
blessings and thank you my brother
At 3:48pm on November 1, 2009, Gypsyqueen said…
thank you so much for your compliments i take them to the heart as i do my work, although it may not appeal to everyone...i look forward to seeing your work, i am a bit busy right now,my daughter had a baby boy, but i will be take some time soon, thanks again...
At 9:38pm on October 21, 2009, Author-Poet Aberjhani said…
Testing my new widget...testing testing one two 3...
At 2:14pm on October 19, 2009, Creative Conversation Interviews said…
Brother A...

Expressing appreciation is not against the rules and I'm convinced that was MS25's intention. I'm good with the add and hope you will be too. The material is excellent and the compliment beautiful. Be gracious :-)

cci
At 4:17pm on September 30, 2009, Khem said…
Thanks for joining my group!
At 12:48pm on September 18, 2009, don dean said…
hello my friend the articles are great thank you agian i thought i would redo my page iv been redesigning my website as you know so im trying to get a common theme running through all my sites i think its the best one so far so check it out when youve a min all the best don dean
At 10:15pm on September 15, 2009, Danny C. Sillada said…
Thanks a lot Aberjhani, I'm looking forward, if you can make it, next year.

My best wishes,

Danny
 
 

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Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend 1 Reply

Display for Official Michael Jackson OPUS Book on display in London. (Press release photo) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused...

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Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the ...

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IF MEN ARE FROM MARS...AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS...WHERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN WITH BOTH GENDERS FROM??? 1 Reply

IT MAKES ME WANNA HOLLA AND THROW UP BOTH MY HANDS!!!!FACTS…HUMAN BEINGS, INVENT COMPETIION FOR WOMEN…WOMAN WON RACE… OTHER WOMEN SAY SHE SHOULD NOT WIN BECAUSE SHE IS NOT A WOMAN, BECAUSE SHE HAS ...

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3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been ove...

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The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.

2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.

3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.

4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.

5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

The CTI Admin Team

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CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

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