About Azaan Kamau,

Azaan Kamau is an Award winning nationally syndicated journalist, poet, self publisher and photographer.  She is the former Editor of Stanley Bennett Clay and GBF Magazines.  Azaan also writes for Femmenoir, the New Sable Magazine, and a host of other publications!

Azaan’s passion for writing poetry began in 1983! Since then, Azaan has written numerous volumes of poetry that uplift and inspire! After falling in love with journalism, her goal is to give voice to people and topics who have been muted or swept under the rug.  Azaan is an Award Winning journalist, whose work has given her a distinguished literary reputation.

Azaan’s photographic images have been included in magazines, newspapers, calendars, brochures, postcards, business cards, greeting cards, posters and several exhibits at the prestigious Getty Museum.

Azaan uses her art and writing as tools for the edification of all people. Azaan believes through knowledge and understanding there is no force that can oppress us.

Azaan recently won the “The Emerging Black Leader of the Decade Award”!

Azaan is currently building her own publishing company entitled Glover Lane Publishing.  Azaan is also in the process of publishing her next book The Memoirs of Madlyn F. Glover, a colorful biography about her Mother’s life and romance with the Legendary Ray Charles Robinson!

Also....25% of your book purchase will be donated to my favorite charities, so not only will you be purchasing a phenomenal book, you will be helping others at the same time!

I have been sponsoring a little girl through World Vision named Asa since June of 2001. Watching her grow, learn and evolve has truly been rewarding! Visit www.worldvision.org

I spent most of my good childhood years on our ranch in Texas. There I learned the importance of animals; we could end poverty by teaching others about agriculture. Several years ago I discovered Heifer International and I’ve been donating ever since. Heifer International’s goal is to end poverty, help struggling families & communities worldwide.  Millions of people globally are overlooked by their governments, denied education, and other basic necessities.  Heifer International’s has projects in over 50 countries. Visit them at www.heifer.org

The absolute need for Habitat For Humanity became quite prevalent during and after The Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. I wanted to do so much to help our people, but I did what I could. Habitat For Humanity has partnered with numerous people and organizations to end homelessness on many levels. Please visit www.Habitat.org to see how you can get involved. 

Out Of the Closet Thrift Store at www.outofthecloset.org  is an amazing organization! Owned and Operated by The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the store generates money that helps fund the many services the Foundation provides which include HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.

RED was created to eradicate HIV/AIDS in Africa. So far everything RED and the Global Fund have set forth has made enormous changes for the continent. The Pandemic must end. Be a part of global change. Be insp(RED) to purchase a RED item through one of the many outlets such as the Gap, or donate directly to the Global Fund at www.globalfund.org or visit www.joinred.com

I have participated in The AIDS Walk for many years. Through those years, I’ve seen APLA at apla.org provide many valuable services. They are committed to HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness, treatment, and advocacy. Visit them at www.apla.org

Oprah’s Angel Network at www.oprahsangelnetwork.org  is one of the best charities I’ve seen in years! The Network supports organizations that focus on giving aid to national disasters, education, community development, woman and children. There are many ways to donate like donating goods, company match, even your stock! Best of all you can donate your time! You can also donate to Oprah’s Leadership Academy Foundation at www.oprahwinfreyleadershipacademy.org

I  love Direct Relief. They are focused on disaster emergency response and medical disaster response. For example the Tsunami in The Indian Ocean, Hurricane Katrina, and the recent Wildfire in California, Direct Relief’s response was paramount! Some of their aftermath programs include health care and operating HIV/AIDS clinics and hospitals which include outreach programs. Visit Them at www.directrelief.org

Donating and getting involved in The SPCA at www.spca.org  and The Humane Society at www.hsus.org are great ways to help animals like providing homes,  preventing cruelty, and over population.  You can adopt a friend who will love you for an eternity. We adopted Adonis  are little Shih Tzu puppy who is an absolutely joy, then we adopted Spooney, a Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso  mix who is quite a character,  but full of love & loyalty.

I have been donating on many levels to The American Red Cross at www.redcross.org  for many years. There are numerous ways to get involved. You can donate your time, money, and even give blood!

I said all of that to say, I live to dedicate myself and my work to help others. Proceeds of In The Midst of My Blackness  will be donated to organizations that are dedicated to feeding the hungry, healing the sick, saving our environment, housing the homeless, educating the ignorant, and empowering the weak. Buy the book, and change someone’s life! Or….please visit the links provided, and make the step towards being a part of positive change. If you want to start your journey from scratch donate directly to your spiritual Organization, of visit Network For Good at www.networkforgood.org

Purchase your copy today from:

Eso Won Books Store or at www.esowon.booksense.com

Zahra’s Books N Things or at www.Zarasbooksandthings.com

Malik Books Inside of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall

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 www.amazon.com

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 www.barnesandnoble.com

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