African American News
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"Black Water Rising" Author Keynotes Panel on Integration at University of Houston
Novelist Attica Locke Will be Joined on Panel by Former NBA Star, Recent Mayoral Candidate - September 13, 2012 - University of Houston
1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy Jamboree, 5K Run/Walk & Kids K
UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants’ Association Legacy® Jamboree; The 1st Annual UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy® Jamboree, 5k Run/Walk & Kids K will make its debut January 21, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. - September 11, 2012 - UNCC Unity Network & Counseling Center
Relationship Chats Allow Men and Women to Understand Each Other Better
Are there questions you want to ask of men or women to help you understand the opposite sex better? Do you want to share some of your dating and relationship experiences with others who can relate and offer you feedback on what you did right or wrong? If you answered "yes" to one or both questions, then try attending (or sponsoring) what is known as a "Relationship Chat." Book Author and Talk Radio Host Alan Roger Currie offers his thoughts on the benefits of participating in such an event. - September 04, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
100% Virgin Remy Hair from the Temples of India Presented by Luxe Hair Exotics
Ultra Luxe of Atlanta announces the launch of Luxe Hair Exotics 100% Virgin Indian Hair hand selected to bring you the finest quality human hair extensions you can buy. - September 03, 2012 - Luxe Hair Exotics
Superior Grocers to Participate in the Leimert Park Village Music Festival and to Donate $5,000 to Local Schools
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will participate in the upcoming 4th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival donate $5,000 to two local schools with the collaboration of Herb Wesson, Jr., Councilman for the City of Los Angeles’ 10th Council district. - August 31, 2012 - Superior Grocers
"Remembering Michael" - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday Tribute, the Whole World is Invited Chicago, Illinois /USA/ the World
The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation, Fans, Friends and Supporters from all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the 54th Birthday of the late “King Of Pop” Michael Jackson by participating in a Candlelight vigil 10:00 pm August 29th, 2012 Wednesday night after the fireworks, at Navy Pier (limited candles will be provided). - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Family Heritage Foundation
Photo Exhibit That Offers Diverse Portrait of African-American Young Men to Open in Philadelphia
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the groundbreaking photographic exhibit "By the Content of My Character: Portraits of African-American Young Men" will open in Philadelphia, PA. Fueled by the killing of Trayvon Martin, the exhibit offers a diverse and positive profile of young African-American men through photos, challenging the irrationality of the stigma often associated with them. - July 30, 2012 - Denise Allen
The Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Remembers Marcus Garvey Birthday on Saturday August 11th 2012
The Universal Hip-Hop and Social Justice Parade (UHHP) 13th Annual celebration is happening on Saturday August 11th 2012 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood. - July 27, 2012 - Hire It Out Services
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Adventure, Adversity, Perseverance, and Voodoo: Documentary About Underdog African Team Vying to Reach World Cup Premieres on Fox Soccer
“Laduma! Benin’s Journey” documentary film premieres on August 12, 2012. Laduma Inc. announces that its documentary feature film “Laduma! Benin’s Journey” will premiere on Fox Soccer channel on Sunday August 12 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Fox Soccer is the... - July 24, 2012 - Laduma Inc.
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Pan African Women's Day 2012 Celebrated in Los Angeles
The All African People's Revolutionary Party and its women's wing, the All African Women's Revolutionary Union is hosting "Pan African Women’s Day" (PAWD), to honor and celebrate African women across the Diaspora with a full day of educational and entertainment festivities in Los Angeles. - July 21, 2012 - Pan African Women's Day
INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business
INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Black Twin Cities Plans August 2012 Buy Black Day
Black Twin Cities announces Buy Black Day Twin Cities 2012, a day dedicated to increasing economic development in Minnesota's African-American communities. It is a day complete with a call to action; the owner of Black Twin Cities is challenging the company’s 3,000+ fans, followers and... - July 07, 2012 - Black Twin Cities
Famous Hero Featured: Martin Luther King Jr. on Ending Racial Discrimination
Martin Luther King Jr. is the featured famous hero of HeroBook.com. His advocacy on equality and anti racial discrimination has made him lead the African-American Civil Rights Movement. - June 09, 2012 - HeroBook
Reviva Labs Research Shows How African-Americans Can Improve Skin Tone, Texture, & Clarity
A solution for women of color experiencing dull, uneven skin tone and texture, is being offered by one of the nations longest-established skin-care innovators. Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., (www.revivalabs.com) has released research showing that varied ethnic, darker skins respond more favorably... - June 07, 2012 - Reviva Labs
New Poetry Book Sheds Light on Christian Living
Medical Student Announces the Publication of His First Book to Encourage Fellow Christians through Poetic Verse. - June 06, 2012 - Earl Stewart, Jr.
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth
A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men
Pennsylvania Rapper Cadet Releases Solar Systella Mixtape
PA emcee set to satisfy fans with his debut. - May 15, 2012 - Cadet
Connecting Employers with Talent - May Sweepstakes Winner
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Diversified Workplace announce Ms. Stephannye Crews-Myers as the May Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner - May 06, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Former New Black Panther Party Leader Resigns, Begins New Organization
Malik El-Ghani launched the Los Angeles chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (NBPP) less than a year ago, and in a short amount of time came to become the group's West Coast Regional Chairman. While serving as Chairman, El-Ghani was instrumental in launching food security,... - May 03, 2012 - Black Beret Liberation Movement
Prohittingcages.com Promotes Family Togetherness
The batting cage is a great way for the entry family to interact with one another. It creates togetherness for the entire family no matter age or size of one's family. - May 01, 2012 - Prohittingcages.com
New Orleans Jazz Sensation's New Album Highlights a Montage of Music Culture
New Orleans’ native son and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Jamil Sharif will launch his ambitious third album, Diversity, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the Big Apple for an intimate industry reception hosted by famed opera singer Gloria Gari, wife of the late, celebrated Romanian opera tenor, Giulio Gari. - April 24, 2012 - Hallema's World for Jamil Sharif
Cleo Of Lily - A Lifestyle Company
Cleo of Lily ~ A lifestyle company launches their natural hair and skincare line. Manufacturing personal care items that include real handmade soaps, hair conditioners and pet care. - April 13, 2012 - Cleo Of Lily
My Block Inc. Recording Artist Joistarr Tapped to Provide Background Vocal Support to Dr. Dre at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA
Music’s freshest voice, JoiStaRR, is receiving the recognition that her distinct sound and amazing talent deserves. The rising star, who toured with Kanye West for five years, has been tapped to provide vocal support to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg during their Coachella performances on April 15th & 22nd in Indio, CA. - April 11, 2012 - JoiStaRR
"Upfront & Straightforward" Celebrates Five Years of Dating Advice for Singles
On May 31, 2012, "Upfront & Straightforward" with Host Alan Roger Currie will celebrate five years as the top-rated talk radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com among all programs that primarily center on issues and discussions related to romance, attraction, seduction, sex, and self-help for dating singles. - April 08, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Diversity Recruiting Center Announces April Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center's Connecting Employers with Talent April Winner - April 08, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Flexfit Headwear Creates Special Edition Hat in Support of Haiti
Flexfit partners with Hamylo (short for Haiti My Love), an organization working in support of Haiti, founded by “Sweet Micky For Prezidan” documentary film producer and philanthropist, Macc Plaise. - March 21, 2012 - Flexfit
Author Alonda Thomas Encourages Parents to Have "The Talk" in Debut Book "It's Okay To Wait"
New book highlights a father/daughter conversation on sex, love and relationships. - March 21, 2012 - Alonda Thomas Public Relations
Jon Quick Select Presents "Beauty and the Beat Vol 3: Heroines of Excellence Awards"
NYC legendary Club DJ Jon Quick presents his 3rd annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Embassy NYC, taking place on Friday March 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at www.beautyandthebeat2012.com. All proceeds going to The Hip Hop Loves Foundation. - March 14, 2012 - Jon Quick Select
New Writer Picks Up Where E. Lynn Harris Left Off
Since author Terry E. Hill’s first novel was released in January 2011, readers have been waiting anxiously for the sequel. Come Sunday Morning has since been acquired by more than 1,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and has been selected as best book of the month... - March 09, 2012 - When Sunday Comes Again
Marion Woodfork Simmons Receives Letter of Congratulations from the Maryland House of Delegates
Simmons, a family historian and author, was congratulated for the publication of a local history book. - March 06, 2012 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC
Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month
A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives
You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same: Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play National Tour
The hit stage play, Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, kicks off its 2012 national tour Easter weekend in Montgomery, Alabama April 6-7, 2012 at the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36102. Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April... - March 01, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
Enslow Author, Jeff Burlingame, Winner of NAACP Image Award for "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running'"
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is proud to announce that their biography, "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running,'” by Jeff Burlingame is the winner of this year’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award taking home the trophy for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth/Teens category. The Image Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in television, recording, literature, and motion picture. - March 01, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
‘Fro Fashion Week Lead Stylist Key Glover to be ANHC Pro Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Master Cosmetologist and ‘Fro Fashion Week lead stylist, Key Glover will be the keynote speaker for the Atlanta Natural Hair Care Professional March 18th Business Breakfast. Ms. Glover will be sharing tips about knowing your professional worth as a natural hairstylist. - March 01, 2012 - Atlanta Natural Hair Care
UTRS CEO to be Featured on Executive Leader Radio Show
Jerry Wright, CEO of Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), will be a guest on Executive Leader Radio (ELR) on Friday, February 24, 2012. Jerry will join ELR hosts Herb Cohen and Dean Schwartz to discuss his business success, leadership qualities, and the capabilities and values of... - February 23, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
How to Get What You Want from Men Without Having Sex with Them
Can men seduce women into having casual sex without spending any money? Can women motivate men to spend money on them without agreeing to have sex? Find out on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00pm EST / 7:00pm PST when two book authors with strong opinions on the role that money and materialism should play in dating, relationships, and sex go head-to-head on the popular BlogTalkRadio dating and relationships talk radio podcast program, "Upfront & Straightforward with Alan Roger Currie." - February 17, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Authors Jo Lena Johnson and Steven Charles Martin Release Their Titillating Book -“Strategic Planning for Love & War, Relationships and Adult Conversations”
New relationship book solves everyday problems, offers solutions and gives people the practical help they need, with a unique musical twist. - February 14, 2012 - Absolute Good Training & Life Skills Management
Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Noir La Modé™ Marks Black History Month & the End of NYFW with a Fashion Soirée Celebrating Diversity on the Runway
Noir La Modé In conjunction with the Urban League of LI Young Professionals, launches a spectacular 3 day run of events to benefit charities Agape Haven of Abundance and The Urban League of LI. Which kicks off from February 17, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - Noir La Mode
Top Black Officials, Dignitaries & Special Guest to Appear in Atlanta for Black History Month Parade
The Black History Month Parade is planned to celebrate the culture, history and accomplishments of Black-Americans in the United States and from across the globe. The Black History Month Parade is scheduled to take place in Atlanta’s historic MLK/ Sweet Auburn District home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the National SCLC headquarters, The Martin Luther King National Historic Site, Rainbow Push, Prince Hall Masons, 100 Black Men National headquarters and many other historic sites & businesses. - February 11, 2012 - Black History Month Parade, LLC
Discharged Under Don't Ask Don't Tell Six Years Later Service Member Reenlists
His dream of becoming a seagoing sailor was cut short by the discriminatory policy known as, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now, William Norman is back and ready for action. Earlier this week he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. - February 09, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Historic Conference Held by the Black Ivy Alumni League Premier Black Ivy League Organization to Host Inaugural Conference in Miami
The Black Ivy Alumni League (BIAL) America’s premier organization bringing together black students and alumni from all eight Ivy League schools, is hosting its inaugural National Conference entitled “A 21st Century Re-education” The conference will take place at the Fontainebleau... - February 08, 2012 - The Black Ivy Alumni League
The 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest Features a Legacy of Love Campaign at Shepherd University on Saturday, March 3rd in the Harpers Ferry, WV Area
Professor Patricia H. Lee, a faculty member of West Virginia University's College of Law, who directs the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, will be a featured speaker during the 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. - February 03, 2012 - Harambee Conference, LLC.
Maimah Karmo Named to Grio's 100 List for 2012
This list includes 100 individuals from across 10 professional fields that are making a difference in their communities and across the country. - February 03, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
First Ever Calendar Illustrates Black History in Paris, Published by Walking the Spirit Tours of Black Paris
Walking The Spirit Tours, who pioneered tours of historical and contemporary Black Paris, has published the first ever calendar illustrating the African-American experience in Paris. This educational, invaluable resource features original artwork by Texas-born expatriate artist Ealy Mays as well as key dates and informative historical summaries. - February 03, 2012 - Walking The Spirit Tours