African American News
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Depression Doubles Negative Health Risks for African-American Men
African-American men suffering depression are more than twice as likely to die within a year after suffering a heart attack, according to research in a new book, "Say It Loud! I'm Black and I'm Depressed." More than 2 million black men in the US suffer depression and heart disease is just one of the killer illnesses it affects. "Say It Loud," reveals the seriousness of the situation. - February 11, 2009 - Say It Loud
Ezega.com Interviews Miss Ethiopia 2009, Chuna Okok
In an exclusive interview with Ezega.com reporter, Eden Habtamu, Chuna Okok, the Miss Ethiopia 2009 winner, talks about her childhood, her family, her schooling, how she got into the Miss Ethiopia contest, how she felt when she won the title, and much more. - February 11, 2009 - Ezega Engineering PLC
inner L Productions Blows the Trumpet on Gifting
Founder & Co-Founder Donna L. Coffee and Lynette L. McKinney created inner L productions Gifting & Events Marketing Co. to pay respects to the Trumpet Awards Foundation and their recognizing prominent men and women on their achievements in the world. The 4-Day event stationed in Atlanta, GA was wonderful as it has been around for 17 years now. 200 gift bags were donated to iLp by way of The Welcome Bag Co in conjunction with a host of companies that delivered products to be placed inside. - February 07, 2009 - inner L productions
Roots Recovered Proclaimed as Black History Month's Premiere Travel Book for African Heritage Travel
Roots Recovered" is a How-To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There for Free or on a Shoestring Budget - February 06, 2009 - James White
Anna De Chiricco/BlingQueenFashionz Gifts $5,000.00 of Fashion Jewelry to All Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant Contestants
Anna De Chiricco, founder of BlingQueenFashionz, understands the importance to empower young African women to become today’s new leaders. “We all must get involved." - February 05, 2009 - BlingQueenFashionz
The Top 25 Things Black Folks Do That We Need to Stop!!! A Breakdown and Analysis of 25 Self-Perpetuated Issues That Adversely Affect the African-American Community
Publication Date: July 1, 2009 (First Edition) Trade Paperback; $18.00; 248 pages; ISBN-13: 978-0-9792953-2-4, ISBN-10: 0-9792953-2-7; LCCN: 008911817. To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at www.fullsurfacepublishing.com (organizations only please). To purchase copies of this book for personal use or resale, contact Ingram Book Company, Barnes and Noble, or Amazon.com. - January 31, 2009 - Full Surface Publishing
Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)
Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid
Juliette Fairley Stars in Mulatto Solo Show
Bi-Racial Actress launches her 2nd solo show about being a mixed race person in honor of United States President Barack Obama. - January 20, 2009 - Juliette Fairley
President Obama's Youth Celebration “Chooses to be King” Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as He Performs Alongside Jay Z and Kanye West
Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as he performs alongside Jay Z and Kanye West. - January 20, 2009 - Tony Williams
American Heritage Trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online
American Heritage trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online. www.FreeObamacards.com flooded with requests. Tough economic times have everyone looking for a bargain, but look no further. American Heritage Memorabilia is offering a Limited Edition Autographed... - January 20, 2009 - FreeObamaCards.com
SonarTel Prepaid Reduces Rates to Fixed and Mobile International Lines to 45 Countries by as Much as 42 percent
Rates for prepaid international telephone calls to 45 destinations reduced by up to 42% - January 07, 2009 - SonarTel LLC
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Skin Care for Athletes Moisturizes & Massages U.S. Olympic Swimmers
Tri-Body Spray a hit at the 2008 Golden Goggle Awards as part of the VIP Gift Bag Suite - November 27, 2008 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Autograph Magazine Inauguration Issue Celebrates Obama's Signature
Autograph Magazine celebrates Obama's Inauguration with an in-depth pictorial cover story on Obama's signature. You'll find out what it's like to meet Obama, if this is a good time to buy, what to be wary of, and how you still may be able to get Obama's autograph for free. - November 21, 2008 - Autograph Magazine
Smile in the City Dental Group Now Offering Laser Treatment to Lighten Dark Gums
New York periodontist Dr. Joseph Zelig, can lighten dark spots on gums of patients with a painless laser treatment. Hyper pigmentation, or dark gums, is prevalent in patients with darker complexions. - November 11, 2008 - Smile in the City Dental Group
Black and Missing, Inc Organizes Search in Hagerstown, MD for Missing College Student, Michelle McMullen
Black and Missing, Inc. (BAM), the family and a team of volunteers will conduct a recovery search for missing college student, Michelle McMullen. McMullen, a 27-year-old student from Harrisburg, Pa., has been missing since Sept. 28, 2008 when she left her hometown to return to Grambling State... - November 08, 2008 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Blaxpedia.com - A New Online African-American Event Search and Travel Site is Unique in Concept and Design
Blaxpedia.com is a new website that allows visitors to search a database of thousands of events of interest to African Americans. Searches can be done by event name, date or date range, city, state, region, or category. The site is partnered with Thompson Travel Service, a full service online travel agency, where you can book your flight, hotel and/or car after you find your event(s). - November 06, 2008 - Blaxpedia.com
Izogn Movies Wins 2009 Black Web Award: Voted Best Internet TV / Video Site
Izogn Movies (www.izognmovies.com) is proud to announce the winning of two (2) awards from Black TV Online’s 3rd Annual Black Web Awards. To date, Izogn Movies provides users with over 3,000 of the latest Nigerian, Nollywood and African movies online. Better organization and a user-friendly interface give Izogn Movies’ customers an interactive experience unrivaled in the industry. - November 06, 2008 - Izogn Entertainment, LLC
Obama & Cool Weirdo Music's Peter Hadar, Both Release Their Formulas for Change on Election Day
Sophomore album available on iTunes & Everywhere Tuesday November 4th. New distribution deal with INgrooves; second single ‘Planets,’ new video. - November 04, 2008 - Cool Weirdo Music
Heisman Winner Mike Rozier to Participate in TCNJ Homecoming and North Allegheny High School Dedication
Mike Rozier, 1983 Heisman Winner and member of College Football Hall of Fame, to join TCNJ in pre-game coin toss, North Allegheny field dedication - October 18, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Up and Coming Television Star Christina Derosa Will Attend the Black & White Gala for Barack Obama in Beverly Hills
Christina DeRosa today Friday, October 17, 2008 will arrive between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to attend the Black & White Gala for Barack Obama in Beverly Hills. - October 17, 2008 - Christina DeRosa
Stardust Children's Foundation Furthers Empowerment of Children
Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc. announces the global introduction of its children's empowerment programs. The Foundation believes that teaching children to follow their dreams, live on purpose, and hold an attitude of success and perseverance brings extensive positive changes around the world. - October 16, 2008 - Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc.
Miss Black California USA Talented Teen 2009 Crowned
Crowning of a 14 year old student from Rialo CA. Will go on to compete in the Miss Black USA Talented Teen Pageant, a teen division of Miss Black USA. - October 16, 2008 - Chase Porter & Associates
Engeye Health Clinic and Union College Partnership Sends Two Union College Graduates to Uganda
Becky Broadwin and Stephen Po-Chedley Will Spend Eight Months Working at the Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda. - October 15, 2008 - Engeye
Junebug Presents, LLC. Releases the First of Three Trailers for Its First Feature Length, Controversial Film -- "Pro-Black Sheep" (aka "Untitled Black Activist Project")
Award winning, Brooklyn born writer, director, producer Clayton Broomes, Jr. completed "Pro-Black Sheep" in September of 2008 and is now releasing the film's first of three trailers. With the momentum of the most unique presidential election in American history, this film, once going by the working title "Untitled Black Activist Project," promises to provoke much needed dialogue about race relations in America. - October 07, 2008 - Junebug Presents, LLC.
Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio
Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend
200th Anniversary of the Abolition of U.S. Transatlantic Slave Trade Commemorated in New York City
Slave Routes: Resistance, Abolition and Creative Progress Symposium to be held at New York University from October 9 – 11, 2008 with Opening Plenary Hosted by Maya Angelou. - October 04, 2008 - Organization of Women Writers of Africa
The Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBWSML) Presents Finance 202 Advanced: Weathering the Crunch
The Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter (NCBWSML) of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. will facilitate an instructional workshop on how to weather the current credit/loan crisis, focusing on how to boost credit scores, strategies to prevent foreclosure, and the ins and outs of reverse... - October 04, 2008 - NCBWSML
Cutz for a Cause: One Vote Counts a Special NAACP Voter Registration Drive in Miami on Saturday, October 4
Community Event to be Held at T.O. Cutz Barbershop Co-Owned by Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys. - October 02, 2008 - T.O. Cutz
Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk
Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner. The Maryland Network against domestic violence has found that in the United States 4 women die each day as a result of domestic violence. The need to increase Domestic Violence Awareness is the... - September 30, 2008 - Women of Freedom Foundation
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
The 16 Week Challenge Announces "Meet the Contestants" Event in New York: Business Owners from Diverse Backgrounds to Compete on Internet Reality Show
Andrew Morrison's The 16 Week Challenge™ announced today it will hold a special “meet the contestants” event and launch party in New York on Monday, September 29th, 2008. The event will be held at The Door on 508 Ninth Avenue (between 38th and 39th Streets) in Manhattan from... - September 26, 2008 - 16 Week Challenge
New Book Shows Black Heroes But is Progress Really Made
James Gerdeman asks readers if blacks have made strides with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and years of trying. Society has seen change from slave to presidential candidate but has progress been made? The veneer of the story highlights black heroes. Heroes forge the highs and lows with Print-on-Demand Availability of White on Black Veneer at Lulu.com. - September 25, 2008 - JDGerdeman
Discover a New You Retreat
SNS Productions presents the 3rd annual Discover a New You Retreat. For women balancing work, family and friends, it is hard to maintain a beauty regimen in the face of the negative, superficial messages presented in many magazines, on television and in music. Maintaining high self-esteem and... - September 08, 2008 - SNS Productions
Duanisha Mathews Crowned Miss Black Tennessee USA 2008
A remarkable mix of African American women in Tennessee competed for the coveted title and scholarship assistance; MTSU grad student wins; Represents state in Miss Black USA Pageant 2009. - September 04, 2008 - Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization
New Author Publishes First Poetry Collection on War, Politics, History, Society
Description of poetry collection, author and publisher - September 01, 2008 - E. O. Kean
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Regina McRae, Founder and Owner of Grandma’s Secrets, Publishes First Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride
After years of scouring the bookshelves for books relevant to the needs of African American brides, this owner of New York’s only dessert delivery company decided to write her own. The result is “Taking the Cake” the Ultimate Wedding Cake Guide for the Ethnic Bride. - August 13, 2008 - Regina McRae
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
I Love Being Black: Black Pride Meets Sexy Models
Voting is now open for the 3rd annual I love Being Black Summer Photo Shoot Contest. BecauseImBlack.com is showcasing some of their award winning “I Love Being Black” clothing line with four lovely women modeling. These models display several different styles all portraying Black people... - August 10, 2008 - BecauseImBlack.com
Urban Music 2000 Radio Experimenting with Rock
Urban Music 2000 Radio, more commonly known for its urban stations is taking a stab at rock on its hip hop station on Tuesdays. The radio station is programming to the tune of a wider audience these days. - August 08, 2008 - Urban Music 2000 Networks
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
DMC Offers Practical and Personal Touch on Bridging Barriers of Diversity Between Career-Seekers and Employers in the Job Market
Whether you are a Woman, African American or other minority trying to further your career track or an employer seeking talented diversity candidates, DMC will not only help you in the placement, but also ensure that it’s the right fit. Diversity Management Consultants delivers a practical punch to executive recruiting with an untraditional style; by adding coaching and consulting as an added value for both the candidate and client. - July 17, 2008 - Diversity Management Consultants
Dearblackman.com Announces Relationship Online Book Club for African Americans
Uniting readers for the first relationship book club featuring relationship authors and books. - July 04, 2008 - Dearblackman.com
Listen Up. "God Told Me To Tell You This."
“Like the food you eat can poison your body, the negative thoughts you feed your mouth from inside your mind can spread poison throughout your being. You speak negative words and self defeating prophecies such as; “I am poor”, “I am broke”, and “I don’t... - July 01, 2008 - The Financial Truth with Carla Cargle
"Africans and African Americans Divided: the Male-Female African and African American Digital Divide." This Book is Now Available at Amazon.com and All Major Book Stores.
While many of us may see technology as a luxury for those that can afford it, technology has become deeply embedded into our everyday life. We research products in order to find the best deal using the internet; we search and apply for jobs online; we study for degrees online, and teachers commonly post assignments or extra help on a website for their students. This book helps. It is a must read for all African and African American children and young adults. - June 30, 2008 - Africans and African Americans Divided
Cads, Princes & Best Friends, a Tale of Lust, Love & Redemption, a Memoir by Danielle Coulanges examines relationships and personal transformation!
“Enlightening and Inspirational!” --- “A great read!!!! A great ride!!!” The newly published memoir of songwriter and former fashion designer Danielle Coulanges hits bookshelves in the spring of 2008 exploring among other things, the timely subject of monogamy (or the lack thereof) in relationships. This story of survival and transformation epitomizes the "Butterfly Phenomenon." - June 18, 2008 - Danielle Coulanges
Take a Look into the Complicated Life of a Straightforward Author of Poetry and Prose
The poetry in this collection speaks of issues people encounter everyday. Life experiences that would wear some people down have made this young writer stronger. - June 17, 2008 - Susie McCray, Author
Jamaica Connects Faith with Tourism
Government officials commend Miles Ahead's humanitarian work on the island. The Jamaica Government is embracing faith tourism efforts which stimulate the economy and provide medical care to its nationals. Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Environment recently expressed appreciation to the San... - June 07, 2008 - Miles Ahead
Ella Joyce Performs in "the Vagina Monologues" on Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage Cruise
Sunday, May 18th, Ella Joyce performed in the Arcadia Theater on the Royal Carribean International Cruise as part of the official opening night of entertainment on the annual Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage Cruise produced by Yetta Young Productions. - May 24, 2008 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.