African American News
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Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse to Raise Funds for Children With AIDS
Summer Summit Challenge to be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. - May 13, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Thomas-Somero Design Increases Charitable Donations
Hollywood-based design team Thomas-Somero Design donates over $30,000 in services to various charitable causes. - April 28, 2008 - Thomas-Somero Design
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Garrick Opie Customs Debuts Michael Jordan Custom Ducati on Speed TV’s SuperBikes!
The bike, nicknamed Torello, features nickel-plated carbon fiber on the body and six LED headlamps made by Visteon. - April 17, 2008 - Garrick Opie Customs
Squeaky Wheel Media Launched Luxury Awaits.com, a Microsite for the New Lexus ES350
Squeaky Wheel Media launched a microsite for Lexus, the new ES350 which targets young and affluent African–American women. In a partnership with Alicia Keys, this time, the car itself took a backseat. - April 16, 2008 - Squeaky Wheel Media
Fat or Phat… How Much Does Body Weight Impact Dating Opportunities for Plus Size Singles?
The Sucka Free Dating Talk Show hosted by relationship advice columnist Deborrah Cooper confronts America’s focus on weight as the chief measure of physical attractiveness on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 at 8 p.m. Pacific - April 14, 2008 - Deborrah Cooper
Edwin Freeman Starring as Mister Cee in "Notorious"
Edwin Freeman, announces that Fox Searchlight has just hired him for the role of Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic 'Notorious.' - April 03, 2008 - Clout PR Firm
Michael Roberts Amongst Historic First Class of Morehouse Hall of Fame Inductees
Morehouse announces stellar line-up of inductees during monumental 40 Years After KING Ceremony. - March 30, 2008 - The R Agency
Philadelphia-Based Hip Hop and Soul Artists/Record Label Release Song Calling for End to Iraq War in Midst of Heated Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced today the release of a song calling for peace and the end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder collaborated with soul songstress taragirl on the new single. - March 25, 2008 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Niger Educational System Associates Partner with Malaria Foundation International
Recognizing that ending Malaria requires much more than bednets, the Niger Educational System Associates (NESA) partners with the Malaria Foundation to implement a long-term plan focused on education and economic development. - March 13, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Misty Richards is Selected as the 2008 National Student President-Elect of the American Medical Women's Association
Ms. Richards is a Third Year Medical Student at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. - March 11, 2008 - Engeye
New Book Promises to Take Readers from 'A Man' to 'The Man' in 12-Months
Authors of This Revolutionary Dating Guide Advise: “Chivalry May Not Be Dead, But It Sure Has Gotten An Education” - March 07, 2008 - The Coalition
George Tisdale: Innovator of Urban Retro Rock Signs with Murray Media Music and Gains International Distribution with Crownn Recordings
Murray Media Music and George Tisdale, Innovator of Urban Retro Rock are breaking new ground with the Born Free Movement, by releasing the first phase of Tisdale's highly anticipated album "Liberation” in the spring of 2008. George Tisdale recently signed with Murray Media Music of Atlanta, GA, which completed a deal with Crownn Recording Group of Munich, Germany, for the international release of all four phases of the Born Free Movement. - March 05, 2008 - George Tisdale
Ted Rhodes Legends Tour and International Players Tour to Hold Annual Golf Classic
The International Players Tour (IPT) will join Ted Rhodes Legends Tour in the annual event as part of their regular schedule to support junior golf programs, as well as to honor one of the true legends of the game – Ted Rhodes. The two organizations have signed a multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement to work together on several initiatives. - March 01, 2008 - International Players Tour
Metropolitan Events & Production and The Powder Group Announce The Makeup Show Miami, February 24th & 25th, 2008
Metropolitan Events & Production, The Powder Group Announce and On Makeup Magazine Presents Lead Makeup Artist, James Vincent For An Exclusive Presentation of The Makeup Show Miami "Look" At The Makeup Show Miami. - February 19, 2008 - The Makeup Show
Piyolet (Pilates, Yoga and Ballet) Announces Its 2008 Initiative & Launch of a New & Improved Website
Piyolet is pleased to announce its 2008 initiative and the launch of its new and improved website www.piyolet.com. In celebration of a great first year, Piyolet is excited and proud to continue to grow and enhance the quality of life for all ages. As a part of its ongoing commitment to health and... - February 05, 2008 - Piyolet, LLC
Female Celebrities Speak to Youth for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On Wednesday, February 6, 2008, S.T.A.R. Foundation, actress Malinda Williams, actress Nia Long (alumnus), and Dr. Chrystal Evans-Bowman will host an all-girls assembly at Westchester High School in Los Angeles, California in an effort to raise awareness to the increasing number of minority females whom are contracting HIV. - February 05, 2008 - S.T.A.R. Foundation
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), Salutes Black History Month
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, acknowledges and commemorates the Month of February as Black History Month. Dr. Thorpe applauds the combined efforts of countless brave men and women who so valiantly fought to ensure the American Dream experience for all Americans. - February 03, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Internet Radio Station Black Beats Radio Celebrates Black History Month by Opening Broadcast Stream 24 Hours Per Day 7 Days Per Week
FDE Internet Solutions announced today that its new internet radio station – Black Beats Radio (BBRadio) – will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week beginning at 12:00am ET Friday, February 1, 2008. To celebrate the launch of BBRadio’s 24 hour stream, DJ Midnight will mark the start of Black History month tonight @ 11:00pm ET with a musical celebration of Black culture, pride & heritage with over 2 hours of great music. You can tune in to the station by going to BlackBeatsRadio.com. - February 02, 2008 - Black Beats Radio
U.S. Slave Descendants Group Hosts Family Restoration Conference in Gambia
Slave Descendants Freedom Society, Inc., a U.S. based nonprofit genealogy and slave history organization, announces their first international Family Restoration Conference will take place in The Gambia, West Africa from May 30-June 7, 2008. - February 01, 2008 - Diversity Restoration Solutions, Inc.
Ella Joyce Tribute to Rosa Parks - A Rose Among Thorns - Receives Key to the City of Ft. Lauderdale from Mayor Carlton Moore, and Moves on to Montgomery, AL - Feb. 4th
A Rose Among Thorns - Tribute to Rosa Parks recently performed during MLK Week celebrations in Florida including the Lou Rawls Center where she received a recognition placque from the Concerned African Women (CAW) sponsored by JEBA--Ed Haynes & Julia Brown. The show moves on to The Alabama Shakespeare Festival sponsored by the Rosa Parks Museum on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. The show is being booked beyond Black History Month and continues to play churches, schools, theaters, and special events. - January 28, 2008 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
Class Offers Connection with Ancestral Knowledge
Spearmangroup and South Dallas Cultural center will offer a course that aims to reach back to go forward. - January 22, 2008 - Spearmangroup
A Rising Star Blossoms Out from One of Brooklyn's Most Notorious Unsolved Murder Housing Projects to Give Back and Embraces Gentrification Head on
Actor, director, screenwriter, producer and TOMI film festival Co-founder Ephraim Benton announces the first annual New Leafs For Old Causes Benefit, taking place on Saturday, January 12, in Bed-Stuy at 7PM. The benefit will help raise funds to develop more youth programs at the newly established 123 Community Space in his rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood, and honor one young person with an award. - January 11, 2008 - Black Beret Inc
Black Author Advocates Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom
The Wisdom Chronicles reaches back to go forward and dispel many of the unconscious attitudes that hinder political, spiritual and economic progress in the Black community.” - January 10, 2008 - Spearmangroup
Unity EDC's 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend
Unity’s theme for the 2008 MLK, Jr. Celebration is “Empowerment - Being Great In 2008 – Positively Making History” - January 04, 2008 - Unity Economic Development Corporation
It's All Good Black Men on BlackMaleAppreciation.com
Unique website is dedicated to spreading positive news about Black males that disprove negative stereotypes. - December 29, 2007 - Black Male Appreciation
Comtactics, an Internet Marketing Solutions Firm Has Deployed Their Second Social Network, BlackNewsGlobal.com
Sean and Shawntay Fields, husband and wife team and owners of Comtactics LLC have developed what they consider to be the Black cultural-connection. A web site that offers news, networking and free press release distribution. - December 29, 2007 - Comtactics
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, Announces Barrington Irving Event
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, applauds the heroic aviation accomplishments of Barrington Irving. Mr Irving, age 23, is the world's youngest aviator and the first African descendant to fly solo around the world. Dr. Thorpe invites you to attend the bridge dedication, the motorcade route, and the community salute to Barrington Irving on October 27, 2007 beginning at 9:30 AM. Contact Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for details about this historic occasion - October 25, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
Ella Joyce Tribute to Rosa Parks "A Rose Among Thorns" in Detroit for Community In Schools (CIS) Special Performance Oct. 2007.
"A Rose Among Thorns" a Tribute to Rosa Parks will be presented in Detroit at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church for CIS - Community In Schools on Oct. 18, 19 and 20th as it continues an ever growing schedule around the country. October 24th will mark the 2nd anniversary of Rosa Parks' death in Detroit where she resided. This show continues to play for colleges, churches, organizations, and theatres. For more information and booking or sponsorship opportunities visit www.ellajoyce.com. - October 16, 2007 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
KB & Associates Announces the Launch of New Online Magazine
MahoganyVisions.com targets African American youth and provides valuable informative information - October 11, 2007 - KB & Associates, Event Planning and Management
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (Florida), Aims Focus on Black Churches
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District (CD 23), focuses on assisting African-American churches gain a stronger foothold with younger members of the community. Dr. Thorpe expresses his belief that many of our community ills can be overcome by strengthening the presence and outreach of African-American churches. The Thorpe '08 P.E.A.C.E. initiative will be boosted by strong growth in community churches throughout the 23rd Congressional District of Florida. - September 27, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Concerned Blogosphere Launches Grassroots Virtual March in Support of Jena 6
The Blogosphere recently took matters into their own hands when they saw the lack of coverage for the Jena 6 case in mainstream media. A day of blogging was coordinated with the intent of magnifying the voices of 'the people', while also requesting that the mainstream media share the story of the... - September 19, 2007 - The Grassroute
A Triumvirate of African-American Ad Firms Bands Together to Win Lexus Account
Two branding firms (Push Creative and Walton Isaacson) and a media buying company (Unity Media) secured a multimillion-dollar contract to promote and advertise Lexus luxury vehicles to the African American Market. - August 28, 2007 - Push Creative
Christian Meditation and Relaxation Nominated for Best Holistic and Healthy Living Website by Black Web Awards
Cast your votes. Out of many nominations, the Christian Meditation and Relaxation website, made its way to the final six nominees for the Best Holistic and Healthy Living website sponsored by Black Web Awards. For the first time, The Christian Meditator website makes it on the prestigious list. - August 28, 2007 - Christian Meditation
Botswana Teacher Joins SLAM Network and End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International applauds efforts of Botswana, Africa and Colorado, USA teachers working together to educate and train students to become active leaders in the world’s fight against malaria. - August 24, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International & Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International have developed a unique partnership, fighting malaria together with persistent dedication and a special focus on educating children worldwide and developing a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria. - August 20, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Elaine Cato Competes for Million Dollar Prize on ABC's American Inventor
Elaine Cato among final three on ABC's American Inventor. Director of Miss Black TN Pageant Competes for Million Dollar Grand Prize - July 28, 2007 - Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization
Fall in Love with Art Quilts by Najee
Fine Art Paintings using the symbols from the Underground Railroad quilt codes. - June 22, 2007 - Art by Najee
Marion Virginia Resident Evelyn Thompson Lawrence Honored in National Program Celebrating Inspirational Elders
Honoring the past and nurturing the future keeps retired schoolteacher busy. - June 18, 2007 - Pearlsong Press
Rare Films to Celebrate the Vision of ’60s Civil Rights Leader
The Pan African Orthodox Christian Church will present “A Timeless Visionary: Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman (Rev. Albert B. Cleage, Jr.)” a free commemoration honoring the 96th birthday of an influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement, independent Black thought and political action, at... - June 07, 2007 - Shrine of the Black Madonna
“Men Who Write” Featured at Sessions - Saturday June 9th 2007
Men who write is the feature for the June "Sessions" Events Sponsored monthly by 220 Communications and Little Black Pearl Art Design Center. - June 05, 2007 - 220 Communications
Call for National and International Entries: Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks
Inspired by photographer, journalist, activist, film director, and poet, the late Gordon Parks, Joyce Gordon Gallery announces Glimpses in Time: A Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks. Stephen Wirtz, of the Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, will jury this exhibit. A solo exhibition at Joyce Gordon Gallery is among the top awards. Proceeds benefit the Seven Tepees Youth Program in San Francisco. http://www.joycegordongallery.com/parks_2.html - May 18, 2007 - Joyce Gordon Gallery
New Summer Hip Hop Fashion for 2007
Controversial clothing brand Gangster Affiliated carves out a niche market. - May 03, 2007 - Gangster Affiliated Clothing Brand
Multicultural Women’s Council, Inc. Challenges Nation to Bridge the Divide, Public Outcry Signals Need to Find Common Ground
Coach Stringer and the Rutgers Women’s Basketball Team are indeed champions, and calling them anything less is unacceptable. The Rutgers Women’s basketball team is multicultural. Yet, the public outcry focused on the African American women. Once again, we as a nation appear... - April 21, 2007 - Multicultural Women's Council
African American Business Summit 2007 - 10th Anniversary Multi-Event Highlights
The landmark 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit - newly partnered with multi-cultural Turning Point URBAN and the TPC Foundation, Inc. - will present an array of events from June 20th to June 23rd, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. - March 31, 2007 - Turning Point Communications
MinoritySpace.com - A Social Networking Website Draws Celebrity Attention
MinoritySpace.com has grown to be one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet. With thousands of users, the growth and numbers have proven MinoritySpace.com a success. Bow Wow, a well recognized rapper, is one of the many artists that have created web-pages. Users not only... - March 21, 2007 - MinoritySpace.com
New Website, “ww.AfricanScholar.Com,” Helps African Students Find Scholarships and Universities Around the World
With an increase in the number of African Students actively yet unsuccessfully pursuing higher education, there is a need for more targeted resources to help African students make informed decisions about University education as well as find scholarships and funding opportunities to fully or... - March 16, 2007 - Diaspora Interactive Media Corp.
DVD Magazine Feature Artist Debates on Police Brutality, Racism, Women in Hip Hop and Other Issues Faced by the Hip Hop Community
Headliners Media to screen new DVD magazine, “The Message” at Medgar Evers College. “The Message” looks at a number of issues affecting the Black and Brown communities including police brutality, women in Hip Hop, Islam and Hip Hop and other issues the Hip Hop... - February 17, 2007 - Headliners Media