Darryl James launched the only Black owned rap music publication, Rap Sheet in 1992. He is the author of "Bridging The Black Gender Gap", which is also the basis of a national seminar series. James was awarded the Non-fiction Award for his book on the Los Angeles Riots at the Seventh Annual Black History Month Book Fair and Conference in Chicago.

Keeping his voice current and in the national community, James launched a nationally syndicated column called "The Bridge" (http://www.bridgecolumn.com/), dealing with issues ranging from relationships to politics and from entertainment to the "isms" (racism, classism and sexism).

James lectures and conducts workshops on relationships, rap music, the history of rioting in America, race and the most serious issues facing Black America.

James has provided relationship insight for Ebony Magazine, and writes for The Los Angeles Sentinel, Unleashed Magazine, The EUR and The New Pittsburgh Courier among others. James also conducts lectures and discussion groups based on his latest book on relationships.

He can be reached at Tenacious Books at (888) 501-4448 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .