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Troy
AALBC .com Platinum Poster
Username: Troy
Post Number: 1242
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 02:39 pm: | 
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Presented To
TROY JOHNSON
In Appreciation For Your
Dedication Professionalism
Guidance And Integrity
In the Publishing Industry
Thanks You AALBC.com For 10
Powerful Years Of Supporting Black Books.
From Your Colleagues In The
Publishing Industry
2008
The above is the inscription of a plaque presented to me last night at Hueman Book Store in Harlem last night.
The presentation was a complete surprise to me. Ron Kavanaugh of MosaicBooks.com brought me to the bookstore under the pretense of meeting a potential client. As soon as I entered the store, the first person I noticed, was a man I respect and admire, Brother Leroy Baylor. Seeing this Brother in a Black bookstore near closing did not strike me as odd because that is were you find conscious Brothers on a Friday night.
The next person I saw was the store's owner Marva Allen, she directed me to the back of the store where she said the prospective client was waiting. I thought to myself this must be a serious cat if Marva is keeping the store open for him; given all of the places we could have alternatively met. The next thing I knew people were yelling "SURPISE!" I was absolutely floored.
My family was there, people from all facets of the book industry were there it was really a wonderful sight.
I was deeply touched and completely blown away by the tribute. It was the purest show of appreciation, affection and love that I could image.
What made the event really special was that it was not driven by an organization, but by individuals, who care: Esther Armah (http://aalbc.com/authors/esther_armah.htm), Linda Duggins (http://aalbc.com/writers/linda_duggins.htm), Renee Flagler (http://aalbc.com/authors/renee_flagler.htm) and Rosalind McLymont (http://aalbc.com/authors/rosalind_mclymont.htm). These are special very special women. They are mission driven, righteous and do what they do for a love of Black people. Each of these sisters looked marvelous; and were dressed in white for the occasion.
I'm so very proud that these accomplished sisters not only consider me a peer, but think enough of me recognize my contribution to the publishing industry and our people by bringing together friends, family, wine, music and food (my favorite combination) for the occasion.
While I don't do what I do for recognition; it is indeed truly wonderful to be recognized, in such a fashion, by people you love.
Until the day I make my transition I will look upon this moment as a high point in my life.
Thanks to everyone who came, and those who wanted to come but could not.
Peace,
Troy
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Emanuel
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Username: Emanuel
Post Number: 557
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 03:03 pm: |
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A big congratulations to you Troy! Here's to ten more years! |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 12215
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 03:15 pm: |
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Big ups to you, Troy! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person who has been in the vangard of black publishing visa-vis the internet. |
A_womon
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Username: A_womon
Post Number: 2252
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 07:37 pm: |
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Congratulations Troy! I wish I could've been there. You truly deserve it! |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1243
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 09:04 pm: |
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Thanks. The only thing missing were some of y'all from the discussion boards. |
Nom_de_plume
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Username: Nom_de_plume
Post Number: 79
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 10:17 pm: |
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Wow, that is so awesome. If I had known about it, I definitely would've gone! We only see each other at BEA and HBF. Guess I'll see you in a few weeks. LOL
Congratulations, thanks for sharing and for everything else you've done this past decade! |
Always_lurking
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Username: Always_lurking
Post Number: 65
Registered: 02-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 10:41 pm: |
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Congrats!
I have been hanging around for a while and I still love this site. |
Ferociouskitty
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Username: Ferociouskitty
Post Number: 179
Registered: 02-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 09:38 am: |
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...and many moooooooooooorrrrre!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! |
Yvettep
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Username: Yvettep
Post Number: 2863
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 12:01 pm: |
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This is wonderful, Troy! COngratulations to you, and thank you for all of your efforts. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1246
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 08:51 pm: |
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Thanks again.
Eisa Nefertari Ulen who attended posted a piece, which describes the event, on her blog: http://tinyurl.com/4nrofj
Eisa is the author of Crystelle Mourning a novel some have described as "Literary Urban Fiction".
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Robynmarie
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Username: Robynmarie
Post Number: 783
Registered: 04-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 09:46 pm: |
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Congrats! |
Brownbeauty123
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Username: Brownbeauty123
Post Number: 2171
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:41 am: |
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Congratulations! |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 6749
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:10 am: |
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Amen! You deserve it! |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 6750
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:11 am: |
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Now why would you want to leave a town where they are doing that for you to go someplace and have to start all over? |
Soul_sister
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Username: Soul_sister
Post Number: 72
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 09:06 am: |
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Troy,
CONGRATULATIONS - this is a marvelous accomplishment and hard-earned reality. God bless you with many 10s more - -peace |
Crystal
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Username: Crystal
Post Number: 403
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 12:00 pm: |
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Congratulations Troy! Thanks for helping to bring our books to the world's attention. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1254
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 04:58 pm: |
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Thanks y'all. Especially those of you who left "lurkerland" to express your regards.
Chris I posted an answer to your question in the conversation where you originally posted it.
There were a bunch of photographs taken and some ammature video which I will post when I get it.
I just learned there was a sponsor of the event whose generousity I should acknowledge:
http://adibooks.com
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Ntfs_encryption
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Username: Ntfs_encryption
Post Number: 3129
Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 09:59 pm: |
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Outstanding job bro Troy. Looking forward to the next ten years. Please continue the good work. We appreciate what you do. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1257
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 11:25 pm: |
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Thanks Ntfs_encryption.
My buddy Ron Kavanaugh created a video with his pint sized video camera and the free Jumpcut software the results are actually quite good.
Check it out his blog at: http://mosaicbooks.blogspot.com/2008/05/troys-surprise.html
Y'all know I don't usually go on about stuff like this. But this was really a big deal for me. Thanks for your patience (smile) and support (yeah!).
Peace |
Libralind2
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Username: Libralind2
Post Number: 1042
Registered: 09-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 10:46 pm: |
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Very Nice Troy !
LiLi |
Thumper
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Username: Thumper
Post Number: 498
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 11:17 pm: |
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I wholeheartedly agree, very nice! |
Carey
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Username: Carey
Post Number: 636
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 01:00 am: |
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Hello Troy,
They've said it all. Man, even Soul-Sister took off her robe and came out and hollered  !
What is Chris talking about? Are you considering a move? |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 1277
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 01:59 pm: |
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Thanks Lili, Thumper, Carey. Carey don't mind Chris. |
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