R.L. Byrd | An author's journey

Looking for Sweet Love

What happens when six friends (in hopes of finding love) decide to air their dirty laundry on the radio for six months? Come follow Jessie and her circle of friends as they live through, and talk about, their lives, loves, and relationship problems on K103.5s late-night talk show, The Love Forum.

BLACK COFFEE

In the sequel to LOOKING FOR SWEET LOVE, with the help of a psychiatrist (and a dead woman), the boyfriends, husbands, and lover's of the women in LOOKING FOR SWEET LOVE tell their version of the relationship woes, affairs, and love triangles on the radio as well; and their version is a helluva lot different from the ladies.

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The Art of Sandal

Inspired by actual events, THE ART OF SCANDAL follows workplace friends of 20+ years (one, a vindictive narcissist) who turn into bitter enemies and plot to destroy each other after one is betrayed. Pitted against each other, the two stop at nothing to seek their revenge on the other; destroying everyone and everything in their path to do so.

UNSCRUPULOUS

What happens when a couple with legal issues (trying to successfully keep their business afloat) hires an unscrupulous lawyer from a powerful Washington, D.C. family who takes them down a dark and sinister path of money laundering, espionage, and other illegal (and amoral) activities? Meet Tennessee and Mike Williams.

“BLACK COFFEE brings the discussions of love and relationships full circle, and offers female readers a rare peek into the psyche of their male counterparts.”

i Hear That Girl Book Club

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“I absolutely loved the way the author pulled this story together. It damn near brought me to tears. ”

Urban Reviews

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“Every now and then you come across a book so hot, so thrilling, you just cannot put it down. Well, BLACK COFFEE is definitely one of them!”

Kontrol Magazine

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“. . . what one man reveals while under hypnosis is worth the price of the book itself.”

AALBC.com

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Reflecting on one of my life's biggest regrets.

Blog

June 16, 2015

by R.L. Byrd

It’s AMAZING how we meet some people in our lives, move on (loosing contact), and never know how much their life’s journey has, or will impact our lives someday.

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Why Sing the National Anthem When We’re Still Chanting

Blog

October 20, 2016

by R.L. Byrd

“I Am a Man” . . . “Fight the Power” . . . “No Justice, No Peace” . . . “I Have a Dream” . . . “We Shall Overcome” . . . “Can’t We All Just Get Along” . . . “I am Trayvon” . . . “I Can’t Breathe” . . . “Hands Up! Don’t Shoot!” . . . “Black Lives Matter”.

Overcoming Racism When Working While Black

Blog

March 14, 2016

by R.L. Byrd

When I read the article, “Working While Black: From Engineer, to Executive, David Price Fought Racism and Won,” it reminded me of a recent Boys2Men visit.

C2Change Magazine Commemorative Issue

Magazine

March/April 2020

by R.L. Byrd, LLC

C2Change (Channeling Creative Change) Magazine—integrating historical context to the pressing challenges of today—focuses on providing a racial justice platform for voiceless and disenfranchised people of color.

C2Change Magazine Discrimination & Hate Watch

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June 2020

by R.L. Byrd, LLC

C2 Change Magazine America's 1962 & 2020

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January/March 2021

by R.L. Byrd, LLC

Enlightening Journeys Through

LIFE inspires me to write. I'm always writing enlightening stories of the trials and tribulations faced during one's journey through life.

I've been known to SHARE my thoughts and opinions from time to time.

Reflecting on one of my life's biggest regrets.

Why Sing the National Anthem When We’re Still Chanting

Overcoming Racism When Working While Black

C2Change Magazine Commemorative Issue

C2Change Magazine Discrimination & Hate Watch

C2 Change Magazine America's 1962 & 2020

PICTURES of the latest R.L. Byrd event from the Gallery.

It only takes one person to shine a light on what’s being kept in the dark, but a community to TURN ON THE FLOODLIGHTS. Project H.U.S.H. is my attempt to shine that light.

Project H.U.S.H.

Homicide, Unemployment, Suicide, HIV/AIDS and other disparities facing men of color.

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