AKILA WORKSONGS
who we are
What We Do

COMMUNICATIONS

 For the culture

Public relations, digital marketing, website design, and more for progressive communities. Established 1993, evolving daily.

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Our Expertise, at Your Service. Core Offerings

Communications + Marketing

Communications + Marketing

We've created successful campaigns for poets, philanthropics, and others.
Consultations

Consultations

From the "30 Minute Fastbreak" to the "Ask AKILA" full session, our consultations are both pragmatic and inspirational.
Wordsmithery

Wordsmithery

Our writers specialize in servicing artists, cultural orgs, non-profits, and entertainment companies.
Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

Established in 1997, our email, social media, and mobile marketing solutions are known as Put On BLAST! (aka POB!).
Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding

We've helped authors, filmmakers & non-profits raise nearly $300K for their artistic projects. We can help you too!
Website Design

Website Design

We're excited to offer this exclusive new service for clients who are ready for website solutions.
April R. Silver

About the Founder

A nationally respected cultural arts advocate and communications executive, Silver established AKILA to honorably service the needs of progressive communities. Because of her work, she's been featured in The Washington Post, Ms., ESSENCE, EBONY, and on CNN. Her first book, Be a Father to Your Child: Real Talk from Black Men on Family, Love, and Fatherhood, was published to critical acclaim. Her second will focus on Black women (slated for 2022).

More About April R. Silver

"April R. Silver and her ... team are first-in-class. They bring the skill, sharp insight, and integrity to the projects they take on and are masters in the use of new and traditional media. Silver is a spirited and visionary leader. She's an uncommon professional and a joy to work with. AKILA WORKSONGS is the wise choice for any effective reach into the hearts and minds of Urban America--they over-deliver. Surely, they are my choice!"

- Susan L. Taylor, Founder, National CARES Mentoring Movement; Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, ESSENCE Magazine
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Can't Stop Won't Stop (YA Edition) Is Out Now!

The next big event for Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition) by JEFF CHANG and DAVE "DAVEY D" COOK is the #HipHopEd Twitter Chat on TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 at 9:00pm ET. Our founder will join in!

Join the conversation. All ages are welcome! On Twitter, follow the hashtag #HipHopEd at the appointed time. Also follow #HipHopEd (@therealhiphoped), Jeff Chang (@zentronix), Davey D (@mrdaveyd), and our founder April R. Silver (@aprilRsilver).

And there's a quick pre-Twitter chat on Instagram at 8:15pm ET with #HipHopEd Founder and New York Times Best-Selling Author Chris Emdin (@chrisemdin).

www.CantStopWontStop.com
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AKILA WORKSONGS (A Communications Agency, In Partnership with AKILA Unlimited LLC). Founder and CEO April R. Silver is a link in the Integrated Wealth Alliance (IWA). | Photo credits: Contact Us | For Our Latest Links + Events: Linktree

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