African American News
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Clem Lacy Announces Launching of Hammond-Simmons Group, Inc.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company manufactures HSG, it’s own brand of nutritional and supplements for consumers, fitness centers and health food stores. Products can be purchased online at hammond-simmonsgroup.com. The mission of their company, Lacy says is to “help our... - August 31, 2013 - Hammond-Simmons Group, Inc.
Equatorial Guinea Crest Unveiled on the Spirit of Malabo in NYC
GC Media is the communication partner for the Goree Challenge - The Spirit of Malabo. H.E. Anatolio Ndong Mba, Permanent Ambassador for Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations and current chairman of the African states group was on hand Tuesday to witness the unveiling of the country's crest on the... - August 16, 2013 - GC Media
YouTube’s "Black MacGyver" Invents the Cardboard Swimming Pool, Cardboard Scooter and Rotating Lamp
The Homemade Game Guru's "how-to" YouTube channel is showing the world what levels of innovation are possible with inexpensive supplies like cardboard, duct tape and simple scrap materials. - July 24, 2013 - Luanga Nuwame
Black Community Members with DC Troy Davis Call for Mass Economic Boycott in the Wake of Trayvon Martin Verdict
Local Black activists and community members with DC Troy Davis are calling for a mass economic "Black Out Our Dollars" boycott to take place from August 1, 2013 until February 26, 2014. - July 23, 2013 - DC Troy Davis
"Mode One" Book Author on His Return to Manhattan: "I Am Not a Pick Up Artist"
Alan Roger Currie does not mind being referred to as an Author, a Radio Host, or even a Dating Coach. Just avoid referring to him as a "Pick Up Artist." Currie returns to Manhattan for the first time in five years after appearing on a national television talk show in August 2008, but this time he wants to do something different than he did during his first visit to NYC: discuss how the principles and philosophies outlined in his books can help single men improve their success with women. - July 22, 2013 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
New Book Reveals African Immigrant Woman's Journey Through Adversity
"EVOLVING THROUGH ADVERSITY: How to Overcome Obstacles, Discover Your Passion, and Honor Your True Self," by Seconde Nimenya, MBA. - July 20, 2013 - Seconde Nimenya
Positive Promotions Announces the Winners of Its Annual Black History Month Contest
Positive Promotions is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of the schools, churches, and organizations that celebrated the achievements of African American’s during Black History Month and participated in their annual Black History Month Contest. Out of dozens of entries, the winners have been chosen. - July 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Ambition Unleashed: A Small Business Workshop for Women Who Dream in Color
This is a one-day workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs or small business owners who want to grow their business. They will focus on the fundamentals of running a business, marketing, and planning for success. - June 30, 2013 - MAD Marketing and Consulting
Drug-Free South Celebrates Freedom in All Forms
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joined the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joins the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
My Beautiful Life Finance and Business Contributor, Nicole Valentine Appeared on ARISE TV's "Our Take" Talk Show
My Beautiful Life's Finance and Business Contributor, Nicole Valentine appeared on "Our Take" with Christina Brown on ARISE TV June 18th. Arise News "Our Take" is a daily one-hour afternoon show with a women's perspective. Hosted by Arise America News Anchor Christina Brown, the... - June 19, 2013 - My Beautiful Life
Pulse Announces the Launching of Four New Publishing Imprints
Growing independent publishing firm aims to highlight works from a variety of different genres. - June 07, 2013 - Pulse
"Spirit of Love" the Mike Glenn Story Will Screen at Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church as Benefit for Lillian Beard Deaf Center
Family Movie night will benefit others while bridging the gap between deaf and hearing, black and white, believer or non believer. It’s a film with a big message delivered with ASL, Open Captions, and the Spoken Word. - June 07, 2013 - Film It Productions
Indie Film Director for "Spirit of Love," the Mike Glenn Story Requests White House Screening in Support of Diversity, Disabilities in Film and Sports for Disabled Teens
Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens deliver a powerful message of Acceptance - June 06, 2013 - Film It Productions
My Beautiful Life Launches Innovative Lifestyle Magazine for African American Women
Launch of My Beautiful Life is a lifestyle magazine that explores personal growth, love, beauty, health and the spiritual and financial well being of women of color. An information portal to help you live your best life. - June 02, 2013 - My Beautiful Life
Nigerian Entertainer Tops U.S. Charts
Bashan'e, a new, beautiful, pop, R&B, and international music artist has hit the top of U.S. independent artist charts with her new hit single Love Me. - May 30, 2013 - Bashan'e
Fear of a Black Republican Gets New York City Premiere - Wednesday, May 15th; Documentary Looks at Lack of Black Republicans in Two-Party System
FEAR OF A BLACK REPUBLICAN, will have its "New York City Premiere" on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm at the Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY. This special Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director, Kevin J. Williams and Producer, Tamara E. Williams. The event is open to the public and tickets for non-Women's National Republican Club (WNRC) members are $25.00. For more event information, please call (212).582.5454. - May 14, 2013 - Shamrock Stine Productions
Grand Finals of the Miss Africa USA Pageant to be Held June 29th
Beauty for Humanity; Developing Goodwill Ambassadors to Impact African Nations & American States - May 08, 2013 - Miss Africa USA Pageant
Racial Bias is the Foundation for a Federal Criminal Case Against Six African-American Businessmen, Says Friends of Justice and a Just Cause
Friends of Justice and A Just Cause, advocates for the wrongly convicted, comment on six Colorado businessmen whose criminal case is currently under appeal. - May 03, 2013 - A Just Cause
blush | WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING FIRM Selects Mahogany Blue Public Relations as Agency of Record
Washington, D.C. area Public Relations Agency to Provide Services for Local Wedding Planner. - May 02, 2013 - Mahogany Blue PR
Just One More Time: Top Star Award Winner Singer-Songwriter Rodger Collins Releases CD
Just One More Time is trending among the online radio airplay listeners as a precious and sentimental powerhouse. We hear the tender Rodger Collins like never before as he drives the message home connecting on the deepest level with anyone who hears it. When asked how he wrote this lead track for his latest CD (of the same name), Collins simply replied, “I just felt it.” - April 19, 2013 - Garden Tree Media
Overcoming Racism: Newly Released Christian Non-Fiction Book Series Discusses Steps for Gaining Individual Victory Over Racism
Marble Tower Publishing, LLC, a Maryland-based company announces release of empowering new Christian inspirational book series as excerpts from “RAYS OF VICTORY: NAILING RACISM TO THE CROSS.” Included in the book series are the following titles: Footprints of Victory Over Racism: In the... - April 01, 2013 - Marble Tower Publishing, LLC
Jon Jones Running for Atlanta City Council… Literally
Jon Jones, candidate for Atlanta City Council, will be participating in this year’s annual AJC Peachtree Road Race. - March 31, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
CBS Survivor Star Hits Bestseller Book List
Reality Star's new book hits Top 300 among Amazon's 100,000 Action-Adventure paperbacks as TV Show Survivor rolls on to big ratings. - March 19, 2013 - CPSWorks
Black Americans In The 21st Century Published by Heydey Publishing, Inc.
Heydey Publishing, Inc. announces the latest highly anticipated social science and African-American ethnic studies book from Jacksonville, FL, author Doug Saint Carter. - March 17, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards
On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select
Church of Scientology Hosts Event in Honor of Black History Month
Black legends from the early years of basketball were honored during a special ceremony at the Nashville Church of Scientology during Black History Month. - February 23, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dwight Eubanks "Legends of Fashion," Turned Out to be a Huge Success
This year in the city of Atlanta, well known celebrity stylist and familiar face from the hit reality show Atlanta housewives linked up with NBCW of 100 Black Woman to bring to the public an exhibition of Iconic African Americans who dedicated their lives to fashion. - February 11, 2013 - Dwight Eubanks
Day of Solidarity for Black Nonbelievers
Day of Solidarity What: Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers When: February 24, 2013 Where: The Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers (DoS) is a nationwide event during Black History Month to promote community and solidarity among blacks in America who identify as non-believers:... - February 11, 2013 - Day Of Solidarity for Black Nonbelievers
Church of Scientology Hosts Black Legends During Black History Month
Black legends from the early years of basketball will be honored during a special ceremony and week-long exhibit at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - February 09, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
27th Annual Black History Program Featuring Detroit Businessman Roger Robinson Speaking on "The North End as I Knew It"
Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church, the oldest continuously operating African American church in Detroit’s Historic North End presents its 28th Annual Black History Month Program. “The North End as I knew it” will be the subject of the featured speaker, former resident and... - February 04, 2013 - Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church
The Worlds First Black Transgender International Pageantry System Crowns Mr & Ms Black Transgender International
The Black Transgender Ball and Pageant system is the foundation for the Transgender Ball & Pageantry arena, requiring its participants to lead with the highest standards of distinction and honor emanating a poised self identity as an African-American transgender person. - February 02, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Reviva Marks 40 Years of Innovation with New Lighten Dark Spot Serum
Reviva Labs, a major innovator of skin care products used throughout the world, is marking its 40th business anniversary (2013) with another new product for Health Food stores distribution. It is the exclusive new Reviva Lighten & Brighten Dark Spot Serum. It is especially beneficial working... - January 22, 2013 - Reviva Labs
SoulTic Magazine Releases Volume 4 – Honoring King of Pop: Michael Jackson
Lawrence Long, Jr. SoulTic Magazine's CEO is proud to announce the release of SoulTic Magazine Volume 4. SoulTic Magazine was created after seeing the need for people of color and culture to better understand current events and international events that effect "critical thinking in our... - January 19, 2013 - SoulTic
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
2013 Black History Month Parade Being Held in Atlanta
The Black History Month Parade is the largest celebration of Black History Month in America. - January 13, 2013 - Black History Month Parade, LLC
Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series
IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions
Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"
The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence
The Return of “Gina Carey...The Songbird”
Gico Music’s Gina Carey...The Songbird will sing her way back into our hearts on January 31st, with the release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.” - January 03, 2013 - Gico Music
Celebrate the Achievements of the African American Community During Black History Month
Every February across the nation people celebrate Black History Month. Positive Promotions supports highlighting the accomplishments of the African American community through budget-friendly educational tools and giveaways. - January 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Names William Jones as Its USA Education Contact Center Director
Education Online Services Corporation Promotes William Jones to USA Education Contact Center Director - December 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Prolific Novice Author of Three Books Making a Splash on Amazon’s Sales Rankings
An unheard-of creative author has released three contrasting books, all written in just two months, that are gaining sales and higher rankings on the world’s largest book retail website. - December 07, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame
The Kid Daytona Midwest Tour Featuring Chi City Set for December 6-12
Chicago Hip-Hop Artist Chi City has been added to a four-city Midwest tour with Recording Artist The Kid Daytona (Community JUICE / JMI+ / Oyster Concepts Recording), December 6-12, 2012, presented by Make a Mogul Entertainment. The tour includes additional performances by Battery/Jive Recording Artist Mickey Factz and more. - December 06, 2012 - Chi City
Praise Continues for New Studio Project from Bobby Brooks Wilson
It’s About Time Receives High Marks from Critics, Industry Vets and Fellow Performers Alike - December 05, 2012 - Plateau Music
Animation Fans Applaud the Release of Ralph Bakshi’s Remastered Animated 1975 Classic "Coonskin" on DVD
A newly restored and remastered version of the 1975 controversial masterpiece becomes a hit DVD on Amazon. - October 29, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence Day in New York
For African-Americans, Equatorial Guinea’s 44th Anniversary marks our return to the motherland, said Victor Mooney. - October 29, 2012 - GC Media
An Unprecedented and Trenchant Cocktail in Social Networking
DebateAfriKa.com is a social network/news/fora/blog site. - October 24, 2012 - Debate Afrika dot com
Equatorial Guinea Extends Nationality to African-Americans
Equatorial Guinea is “The Roots” for today, says Victor Mooney, transatlantic rower. - October 24, 2012 - GC Media
Musiq Soulchild’s Publisher Donates Book Sales to Breast Cancer Awareness
Musiq Soulchild and his publisher, DIP Publishing House, are dedicating a portion of their book sales to breast cancer awareness this month. 1 4 3 — Love According to Musiq offers a platform for individuals and those in love to develop a lasting and effective dialog for the betterment of... - October 13, 2012 - GreaterGood
Chicago Filmmaker Needs Support
Chicago screenwriter/producer Vera J. Brooks believes the kindness of strangers can help her produce her feature film, “The Storm Within.” She’s requesting individual contributions of $1 to produce the project this fall. In 2011, Brooks was a finalist in the American Black Film... - September 17, 2012 - The Storm Within LLC