Meet five of Virginia's most well-known exotic Dancers...The Don Divas. Luscious, the "big sister" type, Chocolate, the feisty chic that doesn't hold her tongue for no one, Juicy, the diva, Golden Brown, the not so well put together one and Bay-Bay the atheist. These Ladies will do whatever it takes to make ends meet if it means setting up gangstas or hustling what their mamas gave them for a quick buck. Ride along with these ladies on their journey of deceit, heartaches and pain, ups and downs and all the grimy things that they will do to get their money by any means necessary! You will find that every dancer has a story and a reason for what they do for a living and maybe understand the "hustle" a little more. These ladies have been through it all but have persevered every obstacle that stood in their way!

Editor Michael Montlack has assembled an anthology of a hundred gay poets--award winners and fresh voices--in thrall with female icons throughout the ages ranging from Gloria Swanson to Mary J, Blige, from Edith Piaf to Joni Mitchell, Bette Midler to Lady Gaga. These are not merely appreciations of the gorgeous and daring but poems that are confessional to bittersweet to witty.

“Simone and Abrams really know how to bring the entertaining drama.”—RT Book Reviews When the celebrity spotlight burns too hot to handle, Hollywood’s elite Pampered Princesses battle for the ultimate crown. But once their secrets are exposed, who will be the last teen diva standing? She’s finally free of her overbearing mother and too much heartbreak. Now supermodel London Phillips is going to get back her billionaire ex—on her own terms. But settling old scores and destroying her former bestie, Rich Montgomery, could wreck her best shot at happiness . . . After all the high-maintenance stunts she’s pulled, Rich will do even worse to hang onto her thug in shining armor. But obsessive jealousy and an unexpected shocker will detonate mega-drama—and spiral her life way out of control . . . Dirty little secrets deployed for maximum damage are Spencer Ellington’s specialty. But when she digs up her family’s skeletons it could blow up in her pretty face—and destroy more than she imagined . . . Still reeling from betrayal and a crash-and-burn comeback, Heather Cummings has nada to lose. And if her reckless moves to become the ultimate queen-B lays total waste to the Pampered Princesses, may the most ruthless diva win . . .

The Crack Era: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Kevin Chiles chronicles one of the most treacherous periods in New York City's history. As told by a man The New York Times once described as, "The biggest drug lord in Harlem since Nicky Barnes," Chiles lays bare the harrowing exploits of the narcotics trade Uptown during the late '80s and early '90s - a world where the lust for freebase cocaine set off a veritable gold rush that turned ghetto boys into young millionaires almost overnight. "Baseheads" wreaked havoc on the black community. What's worse, upper Manhattan became the epicenter of murder and mayhem as drug related killings pushed the city's annual death toll well into the thousands. A teenager at the time, Kevin earned a rep' as a boss among bosses and, along with a handful of hustlers from his 'hood, he would directly influence the very music and fashion that ushered in the golden age of hip hop. The crack epidemic parlayed money, power, and respect for Kev but it also took his freedom as well as the lives of close friends and family. Now, this candid memoir exposes liars, dispels urban myths, and sheds light on an otherwise dark epoch that has bittersweet implications for many today. Having seen and survived it all, one of America's most iconic street figures recounts a bygone era of fast cash and high stakes hustling in Harlem.

Bianca is a self-made diva perceived to have everything. beauty, body, bank, and brains. She utilizes every God-given asset to gain perks belonging to the elite. Bianca routinely attends the African-American high-class events while fulfilling her role as trophy girlfriend. But, there's a problem: Bianca's life is a sham. She conceals her humble beginnings and impoverished bloodline for fear of judgment and rejection. While her contemporaries live their lives of entitlement, Bianca works doubly hard just to maintain. Will her past be the demise of her superficial life? Running out of options, Bianca is forced to take drastic measures. The unconditional support from a coworker is her last vestige of hope as she conquers her toughest obstacle yet - a woman's self-discovery.

DAMN: Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System uncovers the hidden and taboo stories of gay relationships within the prison system. Venturing into a world often associated with violence and isolation, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals seeking love, intimacy, and self-authentication under the harshest of conditions. Drawing on firsthand accounts, research, and personal experiences, the author delves into the labyrinth of emotions, charting both the struggles and the triumphs that defy the barriers of incarceration. This compelling narrative serves not just as a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of love, but also as a call to action. Addressing the systemic issues that exacerbate the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals behind bars, it challenges us to confront our biases and advocate for a more inclusive and empathetic prison system. A catalyst for meaningful conversations and reforms, this book reminds us of the inherent worth of every human being, urging us toward a more equitable and compassionate society.

What happens when men underestimate their women? What happens when you are tired of being just a trophy wife. The Don Divas started off as a secret organization started by THEE Diva herself Gucci. Bringing all the Dons wives together for tea and crumpets was out of the question, it was more of a social club to clear their chest about their men that escalated into a multimillion dollar drug cooperation. Now the Don Divas are competing with their husbands, the most handsome, ruthless, charming, conniving, deceptive set of men to walk the earth, but when Gucci spit out her daughter Lady her thought process began to change. She became a mother and was ready to stop it all but the game stops her first. Lady is just a girl living in her world not worrying about anything but college and the new found love of her life Landon. Having loved him since birth she is willing and ready to go to the worlds end for him. Becoming his lady, being his back bone and putting him above it all, what girl doesn't lose a bit of herself for love?! But when her aunts come into town and make her realize her true identity and show her the way to a better world what will her and her team of ruthless gorgeous divas do? Will Lady step up and reign supreme in her mother's honor? Will she choose love? Come join the Dons and The Divas and see how this beautiful tale of love, deceit, betrayal and illusory friendships unravels.