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R. Kayeen Thomas

R. Kayeen Thomas
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R. Kayeen Thomas

R. Kayeen Thomas is an author, poet, playwright, hip-hop artist, journalist, and social justice advocate. He self-published his first book, Light: Stories of Urban Resurrection, during his junior year at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. His... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. I could have freed so many more slaves, if only they had known they were slaves. -Harriet Tubman
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The Seven Days will be released on April 16, 2013 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 16, 2013
The Seven Days is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 16, 2013
Light will be released on March 05, 2013 in eBook
Mar 05, 2013
Light is now available in eBook
Mar 05, 2013
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Feb 20, 2013
Antebellum will be released on June 26, 2012 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Jun 26, 2012
Antebellum is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Jun 26, 2012
Jun 18, 2012

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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. I could have freed so many more slaves, if only they had known they were slaves. -Harriet Tubman Learn more about R. Kayeen Thomas

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PRLog, April 15, 2013
...Book Release 4/30 - Apr. 15, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- (Washington, DC) – On April 30, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, a longstanding advocate of equality and civil rights, will host a book release celebration for 2013 NAACP Image Award Nominee...
Teen Stars World, December 12, 2012
...Literary Work – Debut Author “A Cupboard Full of Coats” – Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers ( Amistad )) “Antebellum” – R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) “Congo: Spirit of Darkness” – Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) “Nikki G: A...
MSN Entertainment, December 11, 2012
...of Coats" - Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers (Amistad)) ·� � � � � � � � "Antebellum" - R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) ·� � � � � � � � "Congo: Spirit of Darkness" - Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) ·� � � �...
All Hip Hop, September 20, 2012
...where substance is relegated to the Internet. The question of “What Happened to REAL Hip-Hop?” has troubled author R. Kayeen Thomas for years and fueled the plot of his debut novel, Antebellum . A teacher, activist, and author, Thomas penned a...
PRLog, April 15, 2013
...Book Release 4/30 - Apr. 15, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- (Washington, DC) – On April 30, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, a longstanding advocate of equality and civil rights, will host a book release celebration for 2013 NAACP Image Award Nominee...
BackStage.com, February 4, 2013
...Literary Work - Debut Author "A Cupboard Full of Coats" - Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers (Amistad)) "Antebellum" - R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) "Congo: Spirit of Darkness" - Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) "Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki...
AllVoices, December 13, 2012
...Toobin Outstanding Literary Work by a Debut Author: A Cupboard Full of Coats by Yvvette Edwards Antebellum by R. Kayeen Thomas Congo: Spirit of Darkness by Mayi Ngwala Nikki g: A Portrait of Mikki Giovanni in Her Own Words by Darryl L. Lacy The Sister...
Hollywood Reporter, December 12, 2012
...Literary Work - Debut Author "A Cupboard Full of Coats" - Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers (Amistad)) "Antebellum" - R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) "Congo: Spirit of Darkness" - Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) "Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni...
Love 104.1, December 12, 2012
...Supreme Court, Jeffrey Toobin Outstanding Literary Work-Debut Author • A Cupboard Full of Coats, Yvvette Edwards • Antebellum, R. Kayeen Thomas • Congo: Spirit of Darkness, Mayi Ngwala • Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni in Her Own...
Broadway World, December 12, 2012
...Work – Debut Author• "A Cupboard Full of Coats" – Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers (Amistad))• "Antebellum" – R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books)• "Congo: Spirit of Darkness" – Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press)• "Nikki G: A Portrait of...
Teen Stars World, December 12, 2012
...Literary Work – Debut Author “A Cupboard Full of Coats” – Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers ( Amistad )) “Antebellum” – R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) “Congo: Spirit of Darkness” – Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) “Nikki G: A...