African American News

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Finding Your Way to Heaven Without a Smartphone

Finding Your Way to Heaven Without a Smartphone

A fun book that used everyday language to explore the divine purpose that underlie human existence. - February 02, 2016 - Finding Your way to Heaven without smartphone

Transportation Grants for "Every Kid in a Park," Top Priority for National Parks Foundation Board Member

Transportation Grants for "Every Kid in a Park," Top Priority for National Parks Foundation Board Member

Ohio Businessman Stephen Hightower to Raise $10 Million for Making National Parks Accessible to Over One-Million African-American Youth, an Extension of “Every Kid In A Park” - January 25, 2016 - Stephen L. Hightower

Supreme Court to Rule on DAPA/DACA Legality

On January 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of the Unites States granted certiorari in Texas v. United States, No. 15-764___ U.S.___ (2016) inviting both sides to present arguments on the legality of President Obama’s executive action which purported to provide temporary shield from deportation and work authorization to thousands of undocumented residents of the U.S. - January 25, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

ThinkNow Research Expands Demographic Focus

ThinkNow Research Expands Demographic Focus

ThinkNow Research, a culturally-integrated market research agency, today announced its shift from a U.S. Hispanic focus to include African-American and Asian demographics. “With the success of our Millennial Project Research initiative over the past year and a half which was inclusive of... - January 20, 2016 - ThinkNow Research

New Book on Ruby McCollum Murder Case Released by Gadfly Publishing

New Book on Ruby McCollum Murder Case Released by Gadfly Publishing

“Ruby McCollum (August 31, 1909 – May 23, 1992) was a wealthy African-American housewife known for killing a prominent Caucasian doctor and Florida Senator elect in 1952 who she maintained had abused her and forced her to have sex and bear his child.” – Wikipedia.org - January 04, 2016 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC

Criminon Tennessee Creating a Safe Community

Criminon Tennessee has been graduating students in its program since 2014 with great success. - December 25, 2015 - Criminon Tennessee

Arizona Flower Market Gives Away Roses in Exchange for Toys and Food Donations to Benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Flower Market Gives Away Roses in Exchange for Toys and Food Donations to Benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Flower Market is supporting The Society of St. Vincent de Paul by offering a free dozen white roses to any customers between now and close of business on Christmas Eve, simply by bringing a donation of food or a toy. - December 23, 2015 - Arizona Flower Market

Great Independent Album - Inspire 2 (Redemption of the Ghettos Worldwide)

Great Independent Album - Inspire 2 (Redemption of the Ghettos Worldwide)

INSPIRE 2 is the follow-up to INSPIRE that was released in 2009. This album focuses on motivating and inspiring the youth about their future. There are also hidden messages within the songs that will have individuals thinking about many aspects of life. Redemption of the Ghettos Worldwide is simply planting a seed of positive views to the youth about life. Mezonic took three years to complete this project and listeners will appreciate every single song. - December 17, 2015 - Mezonic Records

Miss Tourism Swaziland Warmly Welcomed in Malaysia by Muhammad Qadeer, the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso

Miss Tourism Swaziland Warmly Welcomed in Malaysia by Muhammad Qadeer, the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso

Miss Tourism Swaziland arrived in Malaysia. Muhammad Qadeer, Director of My Start Biz, Malaysia and the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, Kingdom of Swaziland and First Secretary of Swaziland High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia received the beauty pageant at KLIA. - December 14, 2015 - MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd

White House and National Parks Foundation Targeting African-American Youth with "Every Kid in a Park" Initiative

White House and National Parks Foundation Targeting African-American Youth with "Every Kid in a Park" Initiative

Ohio Businessman and National Parks Foundation Member Has Partnered with President Obama to Encourage Over One-Million African-American Youth to Experience Our National Parks Across the United States,” An Extension of “Every Kid In A Park” - December 10, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower

President of Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC is Appointed Director of BWN International’s Charlotte, NC Chapter

As Director of the Charlotte, NC Chapter of BWN International Leathia Hart will be working closely with BWN International’s Founder and CEO Kisha Jones-Pate to utilize marketing and promotions resources that will be made available through Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC. - December 04, 2015 - Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC

All Lives Matter Joins NFL Fans on the Side Lines with Law Enforcement

All Lives Matter Joins NFL Fans on the Side Lines with Law Enforcement

All Lives Matter on the NFL side lines in Houston Texas along with fans, supporters and Law Enforcement. . - November 25, 2015 - All Lives Matter

Myavana Releases Hair Journey Subscription Service, Enhances Hair Care & Technology Offerings

Your hair is as unique as your fingerprint. Myavana, the first personalized hair care recommendation system for every woman, announces the new release of its brand, introducing a membership subscription and partnership services. The new design and offering signifies its growth and focus on adding a... - November 14, 2015 - Techturized Inc

OjaExpress, LLC Announces Availability of The OjaExpress App

OjaExpress, LLC Announces Availability of The OjaExpress App

There are millions African and Caribbean immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. This immigrant population typically shops for unique grocery items. These items are not readily available at big box grocery stores. Therefore, this population is forced to make an additional trips in order to fulfill their grocery needs. OjaExpress seeks to alleviate this issue by allowing users to have their cultural foods delivered directly to their home the same day. - November 10, 2015 - OjaExpress, LLC

All Lives Matter National Founder John Mohnickey Attends Funeral for Slain New York City Police Officer

All Lives Matter national founder attends funeral in New York City in Support for "Through the Eyes of Law Enforcement what You See is...All Lives Matter" a National Unifying Tag Line. - October 30, 2015 - All Lives Matter

Princess Nadia is Back: Talented Books Launches Its 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure

Princess Nadia is Back: Talented Books Launches Its 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure

Princess Nadia continues her adventure on the high seas by searching for the treasure of Captain James Joker Jib. One surprise leads to another as Princess Nadia and her team learns the real truth of the missing treasure. - October 28, 2015 - Talented Books

"Natural, Relaxed & Beyond...Our Hair…Our Stories Hair Show”

"Natural, Relaxed & Beyond...Our Hair…Our Stories Hair Show”

Eta Nu Sigma is offering to the public a multicultural educational show that will highlight some of the newest and most advanced approach to the professional market in salon retailing, education, and distribution. Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter believes that professionalism and education are essential to the continued success and growth of the industry. - October 27, 2015 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated

Local Golfers Compete to Help Equip Young Men for Life’s Starting Lineup

Local Golfers Compete to Help Equip Young Men for Life’s Starting Lineup

Charity Golf Tournament Marks First Major Fundraising Initiative to Fund Leadership and Mentoring Programs for The 13th Man. - October 16, 2015 - The 13th Man

Educate the Children Foundation, Inc. Announces New Executive Vice Chairman & Executive Board Member

ETC Foundation has selected The Republic of Ghana as its headquarters for the Continent of Africa. - October 15, 2015 - Educate the Children Foundation Inc.

Experience the Emerald Effect! An Enchanting Evening Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit at the Newly Renovated Shed 5 in the Eastern Market on November 6

Experience the Emerald Effect! An Enchanting Evening Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit at the Newly Renovated Shed 5 in the Eastern Market on November 6

An Inaugural Fundraiser for Community Service Programs that Support Children, Youth, Adults and Senior Citizens in Detroit and Its Surrounding Communities - October 15, 2015 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit

International Performer Flo Rida Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Empire Rockefeller Vodka

International Performer Flo Rida Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Empire Rockefeller Vodka

International performer and recording artist, Flo Rida, and New York-based Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, today announced a multi-year partnership for the brand to use Flo Rida’s name and likeness in promotional and marketing materials for the company’s Empire Rockefeller Vodka alcoholic beverage. Flo Rida will become Empire Rockefeller Vodka’s global brand ambassador. He will promote Empire Rockefeller Vodka on social media, through personal appearances and inclusion in music videos. - October 06, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group

Icons South New R&B Sensation Reality Jones Single "Not Yet"

Icons South New R&B Sensation Reality Jones Single "Not Yet"

There is new life happening in the R&B world today and its all thanks to none other than the R&B/Hip-Hop Songbird, Reality Jones. R. Latrell Knight has been singing since he learned what a note was. His career passion for singing was discovered when he joined his high school choir at Ed... - October 02, 2015 - Icons South Entertainment

New Element Consultants, "True Light of the World," Has Access to Privileged Information That Can Benefit Billions of People

New Element Consultants, "True Light of the World," Has Access to Privileged Information That Can Benefit Billions of People

New Element Consultants, Inc., a non-profit based in Jackson, Ms, is announcing its new web-site which promotes a Biblical potion that aims to effectively combat severe mental psychosis. 47 year old CEO and mental patient, Andre’ Johnson, is announcing to the world how he implemented the... - October 01, 2015 - New Element Consultants, Inc.

Direct Dating Academy Moves on Without Alan Roger Currie

Direct Dating Academy Moves on Without Alan Roger Currie

The Direct Dating Summit and Direct Dating Online Academy will be moving forward without Dating Coach and Book Author Alan Roger Currie. Currie recently decided to part ways with Direct Dating Summit Creator Alex Lasarev a.k.a. "Sasha Daygame," and he will not be a featured speaker in Belgrade, Serbia the weekend of September 19-20 and Currie will also not be an active contributor to the upcoming Direct Dating Academy Online Subscription Service for single men. - September 16, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Star Trek Alums "Boldly Go" Into New Medical Comedy

Star Trek Alums "Boldly Go" Into New Medical Comedy

Crew Aims to Launch Independent Network Pilot, "Internity" - September 16, 2015 - Internity, LLC

C'est La Vie Quartet Named  Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion

C'est La Vie Quartet Named Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion

C’est La Vie Quartet took home the title of Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion on Aug. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. Sounderella Quartet placed second, Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Quartet placed third, Zenith Quartet placed fourth, and Resonance Quartet placed fifth. Out... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International

The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination

The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination

Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower

Mobile Development Agency Announces the  Launch of Brown Skin Games

Mobile Development Agency Announces the Launch of Brown Skin Games

Alazim Agency Inc., an Atlanta-based mobile development agency, announced today the creation of Brown Skin Games, a new division dedicated to developing and distributing disruptive mobile apps targeting African-American and Hispanic mobile consumers. - August 05, 2015 - Alazim Agency Inc

Professor Marks 1st Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death with Release of New Book

Willingboro Native Writes Book on the Ferguson Uprising and the Courage it Produced - August 02, 2015 - Leah Gunning Francis

Freedom University Keta Reaches Key Milestone

Ghana Institution Announces Launch of New International Slave Studies Program - July 28, 2015 - Freedom University Keta

Kade Henderson |Miss Black New York 2015 Press Tour

FETE|PR client, Kade Henderson will be on a rapid Press/Media Tour effective Wednesday July 15, 2015. Kade Henderson was crowned Miss Black New York on January 28th, 2015 in New York City. Kade’s acceptance of the highly-prized crown is just the beginning of a journey that will take her to... - July 17, 2015 - FETE|PR

August 13, 2015 Marks 95 Years of Red, Black and Green

The colors Red, Black and Green are approaching 100 years since being designated the symbol of all people of African ancestry. The Mhotep Corporation encourages celebration of the 95th year of RBG. (#RBG95) - July 07, 2015 - The Mhotep Corporation

Fran Briggs Releases The Best of Spring Reading 2015, Part 1

Fran Briggs Releases The Best of Spring Reading 2015, Part 1

From poolside to bedside, a sunny hill or treadmill, Americans are reading. - June 23, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!

Transgender Policies May Apply to Transracials Like Dolezal, Says Prof. John Banzhaf

The Former Bruce Jenner, and Many Other Transgender People, Are Free to Choose and/or Switch Gender, So Why Not do the Same with Race Also, Asks Prof. Banzhaf - June 20, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf

Sugar Daddy-Sugar Baby Lifestyle Expert Taylor B. Jones Teams Up with Dating and Sex Coach Alan Roger Currie

Sugar Daddy-Sugar Baby Lifestyle Expert Taylor B. Jones Teams Up with Dating and Sex Coach Alan Roger Currie

Can women be taught how to become a better "Sugar Baby?" Two African-American Dating and Lifestyle Coaches offer mentoring and training for women interested in becoming a highly sought-after Sugar Baby who will be able to attract the attention, companionship, and financial generosity of older men commonly referred to as "Sugar Daddies." - June 16, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Empowering Haitian Women and Children

Help empower Haitian women and children. They still live in the earthquake rubble of 2010. - May 31, 2015 - Caiman Haiti Foundation

UH Study Finds News Media May Influence Racial Bias

Tool to Measure Unconscious Attitudes Finds Negative Associations in Two Cultural Contexts - May 31, 2015 - University of Houston

Photo Exhibit “Natural Beauty” by Huggy Bean Doll Creator and Health Expert Yvonne Rubie from June 19-29 at Harlem Besame Restaurant in NYC

“Natural Beauty” exhibit showcases tranquil photos from Jamaica and Kenya by photographer and healthcare expert Yvonne Rubie, MPH. She participated in President Obama’s historic 2009 White House Forum on Health Reform. Also created award-winning African American doll Huggy Bean and African culture book series. - May 24, 2015 - Live Healthy Me

Attorney Michael J. Redenburg Files False Arrest Complaint Against The City of New York

Attorney Michael J. Redenburg Files False Arrest Complaint Against The City of New York

Attorney Michael J. Redenburg has been retained to represent an individual against the City of New York in a federal lawsuit for wrongful arrest. In Eastern District of New York Case Number 15-cv-2155, the complaint demands a trial by jury and includes causes of action for false arrest, unlawful... - May 20, 2015 - Michael J. Redenburg, Esq.

Tampa Church Breaks Ground on Community Garden

Tampa Church Breaks Ground on Community Garden

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in East Tampa will host a Community Garden Gathering to plant seeds for those in need on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Special garden plots for sponsors and donators to harvest individually, group activities, celebration dinners, as well as fresh-food drives for the needy are planned for the future fruits of labor. - April 23, 2015 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church

DSI Warehouse Inc. ISO 9001 Certification

DSI Warehouse Inc. ISO 9001 Certification

Successfully Completes ISO 9001-2008 / No Design Certification - April 22, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.

New Website Hands Black Businesses and Communities a Lifeline to Growth

New Website Hands Black Businesses and Communities a Lifeline to Growth

A recently launched website, Support Black Owned, is offering black entrepreneurs and black communities a revolutionary platform for economic growth and prosperity. This, as the website is positioning itself to act as a major advertising hub to promote black owned businesses, while rallying the support of the black community to ensure the dollars stay in their neighborhoods. - April 21, 2015 - Lee Alliance Inc

New Minority-Owned Handbag Brand Continues to Emerge with the Upcoming Launch of Its Latest Collection: Husband and Wife Team Poised to Build a Strong Brand Together

He is commonly called “Mr. Sylvia,” but Sylvia is not his name at all. Gregory Pope, 32, is the co-founder of a growing leather goods handbag brand based in Charlotte, NC. He, and his wife Terri “Sylvia” Pope, 32, are the owners of Gregory Sylvia, LLC. With a focus on... - April 21, 2015 - Gregory Sylvia, LLC

Discovery in Underwater Caves Off the Shores of Ireland to Shake Up Mineral Makeup Industry

Discovery in Underwater Caves Off the Shores of Ireland to Shake Up Mineral Makeup Industry

The 25-year-olds’ discoveries of new underwater minerals are creating unprecedented success. - April 08, 2015 - Z Skin Cosmetics

Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of SpineVue in Dallas, TX Named Tops in the Nation

Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of SpineVue in Dallas, TX Named Tops in the Nation

Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo, a spine surgeon with SpineVue in Dallas, TX was recognized by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital as ranked in the top 1% of all doctors in the United States according to patient satisfaction. The ranking comes courtesy of the 2014 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. The HCAHPS survey is the first national, standardized and publicly reported patient survey. - March 31, 2015 - SpineVue

Honoring the Best Fashion in the Country That Gives Back to Their Communities

Honoring the Best Fashion in the Country That Gives Back to Their Communities

Designers will be awarded for their everyday sacrifices in their communities they have volunteer a lot of time and energy to put on fashion show for a lot of unprofitable organization. - March 30, 2015 - A Salute To Fellow Designer

Charlene Rhinehart Crowned Ms. Corporate America 2015

Charlene Rhinehart Crowned Ms. Corporate America 2015

Chicago, IL native & Certified Public Accountant receives National honor. - March 27, 2015 - Ms./Mrs. Corporate America Pageant

Tennessee Chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation Wants Happiness for All

The Tennessee chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation observed International Day of Happiness on March 20th by spreading its message to those who need it most. - March 24, 2015 - The Way to Happiness

Richmond Sesquicentennial Emancipation Time Capsule

On the eve of the 150th anniversary of the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library and The Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc. (CAAGRI) have embarked on a historic venture... - March 24, 2015 - Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc.

New Serum Can Speed Lightening of Skin’s Dark Spots

New Serum Can Speed Lightening of Skin’s Dark Spots

To speed results towards lightening of skin’s dark spots, Reviva Labs has introduced its new “Lighten & Brighten Dark Spot Serum” to be used under Reviva’s popular skin-lightening Night and Day Creams to speed results. “The lightening of skin’s dark spots is... - March 19, 2015 - Reviva Labs

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