African American News
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The Heavy Hines Ent. Produced Web-Series "Lbs" Carves Fat Turkeys with Online Premiere Thanksgiving 2010
The web series “Lbs” has its official online premiere and website launch November 25, 2010. The series follows the morbidly rotund character Robert “Tummy” Wright (Mo Hines) as he relates to the online social community of Fat Ass Anonymous. Tummy, a reluctant dieter misuses the FAA site as a dating service and personal video diary. The www.lbstheseries.com website will air new episodes every Wednesday 12pm est. following the Thanksgiving November 25, 2010 premiere. - November 22, 2010 - Heavy Hines Entertainment
Cape Spirit Just Launched Their Cape Town and South Africa Car Rental Summer Special
Capespirit.com, one of South Africa's favorite car rental websites, has just launched their summer special, and had a record number of car rental bookings for Cape Town and Johannesburg in the last few days. South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with an extensive coastline and... - October 28, 2010 - Cape Spirit South Africa Car Rental
A Night Full of Love and Music for Mr. Joe Jonas - Bluesman
The Joe Jonas Benefit Concert, 6 pm in Dallas, Texas at the Lakewood Theater. Starring Anson Funderburgh, Howard Scott, Zac Harmon, The Silvertones, Hash Brown, Jimmy Preacher Ellis, Dallas Blues Divas Revue, Cookie McGee and the Briefcase Blues Band. Tickets on sale now at http://lakewoodtheater.com. - October 28, 2010 - Joe Jonas Benefit Concert
Legendary, Award-Winning Susan Taylor, Known as Black Publishing's "Inspirational Godmother," Will be Featured Speaker at Rev. Ike's Historic Church in NYC on November 28
Susan Taylor, inspirational author, activist and editor emeritus of Essence Magazine who, as a young woman, was influenced by Rev. Ike's motivational, life-changing teachings will return to Rev. Ike's Christ Community United Church as featured speaker on Sunday, November 28, 2010. - October 27, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village
Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
"I Had Every Excuse to Fail, But I Chose None"
I Had Every Excuse to Fail, But I Chose None is a motivational and inspirational book about Sebastian Young, a successful entrepreneur who refused to allow life's unfortunate circumstances to dictate his future. Raised by his grandparents in rural Beaumont, Texas but determined to achieve a certain success, he experienced various trials and pitfalls that paved his chosen path. This authentic and inspirational biography is full of hilarious stories, encouraging statements, and enlightening situat - September 30, 2010 - Skybash Publishing
World-Renowned Pianist Angela Hewitt Gives Benefit Concert for WaterCan’s African Clean Water Projects
On Sunday, October 24, 2010, internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt will play a concert to benefit WaterCan at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation Hall. Following the concert, Ms. Hewitt will be in attendance at a reception hosted by WaterCan and the University of... - September 29, 2010 - WaterCan
Double-Up Publishing Owner Mikal El-Amin Utilized as Inspiration to Youth in Upcoming Anthology
The anthology is going to be a collection of inspiring biographies of 52 black men and women, all of whom have exceptional life stories to share. - September 24, 2010 - Double-Up Publishing
New Release by Donald W. Tucker Tells True Tales of Overcoming Odds as One of the First Black Federal Narcotics and Secret Service Agent; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
When your life is a two-edged sword, you learn to tread carefully or to live with the consequences. This gritty, first-hand account tells what it was like to be black and work as an undercover agent for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (now the DEA) and U.S. Secret Service during the civil rights... - September 12, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Plus Size Beauty Queen Becomes Spokesperson for Binge Eating Disorder Association
Plus Size Beauty Queen, Chenese Lewis Joins BEDA’s Mission to Promote Positive Body Image and Awareness of Binge Eating Disorder - August 15, 2010 - Chenese Lewis Productions LLC
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
14th Anniversary - Black Family Day Celebration
Bringing Black Folk Together Since 1996. Friends. Family. Fellowship. - August 07, 2010 - Black Family Day
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Umoja Festival Portsmouth, Virginia Celebrates 20 Years
African-American Culture and Heritage Festival, Free* and Open to the Public, Promotes Cultural Diversity and Unity - July 31, 2010 - City of Portsmouth
Pyerse Dandridge Launches New African American News Website Called My Black News
Pyerse Dandridge is pleased to announce the launch of a new website myblacknews.net, an innovative African American Blog and News portal specially designed to target the Black Online community. Myblacknews.net is an English Black American News web platform that delivers all African American... - July 28, 2010 - My Black News
Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Embark on Business Venture to Cater to Members of Sorority
Two members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc are proud to announce the launch of House of Zèle (pronounced zεl), an online accessory store catering to the needs of professional women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. House of Zèle, the brainchild of Iyesha Turner and Deanne... - July 22, 2010 - House of Zèle
UNI Press Publications Announces a New Novel, Isn’t She Lovely, by Ebony Nicole
Isn’t She Lovely Addresses Issues that Drives the Reader to Question our Collective Roles as a Society and our Commitment to the Futures of our Youth, and the Importance of Self Esteem. - July 06, 2010 - UNI Press Publications
Black Twin Cities Publishes Premiere Issue of Black Twin Cities Magazine
Black Twin Cities announces the first issue of Black Twin Cities Magazine, an online business, life and style publication geared towards the African-American population of Minnesota. - July 01, 2010 - Black Twin Cities
Women of Color Career Success Telesummit 2010
Be Promotable is hosting a virtual conference called the Women of Color Career Success Telesummit to help professional women learn and project the right career management skills that get them hired and/or promoted. - June 27, 2010 - Be Promotable
World’s Youngest Editor-in-Chief, 11 Year Old Ajha Nicole Dortch of Atlanta, Introduces Her A.N.D. Magazine at Conversations –N- Converses®
Ajha Nicole Dortch is the 11 year old Editor-in-Chief of A.N.D. Magazine. Launching what could be the first ever Pre-teen magazine by Pre-teens and for Pre-teens. - June 18, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
Love Letters to the Lord
Linda Smith continues to make history as the CEO and Founder of Four-D College, one of the first if not only African-American Healthcare Colleges in the United States. Smith recently wrote Love Letters to the Lord, a three volume book set that spans the early years of Four-D College from 1991 up through 2000. She allows the reader a glimpse into her world and hopes the reader will be so inspired by her life’s journey, that they too will be inclined to find a void a fill it by serving humanity. - June 05, 2010 - Zoe Life Publications, Inc.
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Robert J. Walker Announces New Book "I Hope He Fails"
In "I Hope He Fails" the author theorizes that the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States of America has served as a, catharsis for the resurgence of racism and hate groups in America and that these two entities are being fueled by the right wing media. Courageously taking on the biggest names in conservative talk radio and TV, going where even politicians and the mainstream media dare not go. - May 27, 2010 - Robert J. Walker
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, John Wilkerson Earns Breakthrough Global Financial Credentials
John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Leader achieved senior accreditation, similar to former Kraft, Albertson’s, Mckinsey, Grant Thornton Executives. - May 25, 2010 - Bellwether Services
Dr. Leigh-Davis Named First Black and First Female Dean at Yuin University
Dr. Leigh-Davis is one of the few female, or Black, law school deans in the country. In fact, Dr. Leigh-Davis is the first Black and first female Dean at Yuin University's School of Law. - May 20, 2010 - Yuin University
Women’s eNews Awarded $200,000 Kellogg Grant to Cover Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews, a daily Internet-based news service, has been awarded a $200,000 grant to continue investigative journalism to increase the understanding of issues related to healthy birth outcomes and infant mortality disparities in African American communities. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation... - May 18, 2010 - Women's eNews
Chicago Screenwriter, Marcia L. Sinclair is One Step Closer to the Production of Lemon Tea: the Emancipation of Liberty with the Release of the Screenplay Video Synopsis
Coffee, Tea and Me Productions, Inc., in association with, Michael K. Ross of Chosen Generation Studio and Films presents the Video Synopsis, Based on the Screenplay, "Lemon Tea: The Emancipation of Liberty" written by Marcia L. Sinclair. - May 16, 2010 - Coffee, Tea and Me Incorporated
GreekDiversity.com Launches to America’s Historically Black Fraternities
GreekDiversity Job Board helps black, male college graduates find jobs during the recession - May 15, 2010 - PSI, Inc.
SJS Comic Promotions & Three J Productions Set the Stage for a New Mini-Series
Since 2002, writers, artists and fans have converged on Philadelphia each May to acknowledge Black creators and comics featuring Black characters, particularly superheroes. To celebrate the release of The Enforcers Zero Issue - The Director's Cut, which debuts at The East Coast Black Age of Comics... - May 11, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Arizona Rapper from MTV Creates a Controversial Immigration Anthem Via The Traveling Poet Project
A white artist who was born in the Middle East makes a song about the Hispanic community. - May 05, 2010 - Traveling Poet Project
A Straight Forward New Guide for Women Who Are Fed Up with Seeking Love and Relationships
"Women Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men!" now available ISBN 978-1-4401-6688-4 - April 29, 2010 - Women! Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men
HomeownersInsurance.org's Danger Zones - Worldwide Deaths from Natural Disasters (Infographic)
HomeownersInsurance.org has released an infographic displaying the past 30 years of worldwide deaths from natural disasters, sorted by continent. - April 22, 2010 - Homeowners Insurance
Women’s eNews Presents 2010 Black Maternal Health Media Conference
You have read the headlines. Now hear the leading expert on the groundbreaking research into the causes of the high maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. Women's eNews Black Maternal Health Project, Wednesday April 28th, is now inviting select members of the media to a briefing on the crucial steps needed to be taken to save the lives of our mother and infants. - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews
Jack and Jill of San Francisco Hosts Beautillion 2010 Using Social Media in a Whole New Way
The San Francisco Chapter of Jack and Jill will host their 12th Bienniel Beautillion celebration and fundraiser at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. This year the Beaux are using social media tools in a whole new way to promote the celebration and build awareness. - March 26, 2010 - Jack and Jill San Francisco
Adelphi University to Host “Images of Africa in the Age of Obama” on March 24, 2010
Adelphi University is pleased to present the symposium, “Images of Africa in the Age of Obama,” which seeks to raise awareness about the African continent and its many peoples while providing a context for understanding representations delivered through media. - March 06, 2010 - Adelphi University
America’s Five Historically Black Fraternities Partner to Help Members Find Jobs
America’s five historically Black fraternities consisting of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta along with Personnel Strategies Inc. (PSI) announced today a partnership to jointly produce a diversity job board. The job board entitled... - February 28, 2010 - PSI, Inc.
Soul Centered Health is Changing History with Hypnosis
African Americans fall victim more often to preventable diseases in the United States. One Hypnotherapist is seeking to educate and help using Complementary Alternative Therapies. Hypnosis is very effective in behavior modification and can assist clients in quitting smoking, reducing stress, and managing weight. Eleanor Fineran hopes to educate and assist the public using Hypnosis and feels that as more people learn, they will take advantage of a powerful tool for personal transformation. - February 27, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
Flexfit Headwear Donates $30,000 to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Through Caritas.org
Flexfit, one of the most recognized names in headwear, has made a corporate donation of $30,000 to assist in providing emergency relief to areas in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti including the town of Leogane. Leogane was one of the areas hit hardest by the 7.0 earthquake which struck Haiti on... - February 01, 2010 - Flexfit
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York Raises $60,000 for Haiti Relief
The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake, Pastor, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York and the church’s 23,000 member congregation contribute $60,000 towards Haiti Relief. On January 12th a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti; which affected millions. According to Rev. Flake,... - January 30, 2010 - The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Black Global Development Corps Creates a New Alternative to Micro Loans
After a natural disaster capital is needed to rebuild. Many people are homeless, unemployed and without capital. In a developing country, a disaster is even more devastating. The livelihood of many is gone. While many organizations are eager to offer loans and micro loans, those must be repaid and... - January 24, 2010 - Black Global Development Corps
Black Global Development Corps Helps Blacks to Participate During and After Disasters
Says Rosanita Ratcliff of the Black Global Development Corps, "Many African-Americans are overlooked during times of natural disasters. This was especially apparent during the Haiti earthquake disaster. News outlets showed White organizations and their members helping with victims, rescuing them from buildings, feeding them. But, where were the images of Blacks? It is a hot topic of discussion in the Black community. Black Global Development Corps is trying to solve that problem." - January 24, 2010 - Black Global Development Corps
Extend Haitian Diaspora Marketplace Petition
The Black Global Development Corps has launched a petition to USAID to extend the Haitian Diaspora Marketplace until 2013. - January 24, 2010 - Black Global Development Corps
Producer Marque "Keybeeetsss" Walker Chooses Lauten’s Oceanus and Receives Two Grammy Nominations
Producer and engineer Marque “Keybeeetsss” Walker took Lauten Audio’s flagship studio vocal microphone the Oceanus to new heights, receiving two 52nd Grammy nominations for his work in the Gospel genres. Sheri Jones-Moffetts “Renewed” and Vickie Winans “How I Got Over,” both produced by Walker, received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel album and Best Traditional Gospel album respectively. - January 08, 2010 - Lauten Audio
NYAFRICA.com – New York City Portal for the African Community Living in New York is Launched
NYAfrica.com is an online community portal and website whose ambition is to connect every African and/or African culture lover living in New York City or anywhere else in the United States of America. The portal will serve the ever-growing African community, and the general public interested in... - December 30, 2009 - NY Africa
On December 5th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC); Boys & Girls Scouts Engineering is Fun Event
Volunteers will conduct four hands-on sessions around various fields of engineering including mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, & chemical engineering with the boys & girls scout troops (grades 4-7). - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
On December 12th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event
National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event on December 12th, 2009 @ 8am – 4pm. - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)