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Boheme Retreats, a Vintage Camper Retreat, Set to Open in NY; Invites Individuals to Invest in the Campground Through Mainvest

Boheme Retreats, a Vintage Camper Retreat, Set to Open in NY; Invites Individuals to Invest in the Campground Through Mainvest

New outdoor glamping retreat featuring renovated vintage trailers where you can step back in time and enjoy nature in retro bliss. - November 03, 2021 - Boheme Retreats

Gardening and Beats Launches BLAK Gardener Talk Hosted by Kimani Anku

Gardening and Beats Inc., a gardening coach service specializing in new gardens, new gardeners, new to area, organic and spiritual gardening in the Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV), is launching BLAK Gardener Talk on 10.30.21 - this Instagram live is hosted by Master Gardener Kimani Anku. - October 29, 2021 - Gardening and Beats

Beyond the Badge: Former Black, Female Law Enforcement Executive Releases Inspiring Memoir

Beyond the Badge: Former Black, Female Law Enforcement Executive Releases Inspiring Memoir

Jonni Redick, former Assistant Chief of the California Highway Patrol, debuts memoir "Black, White, and Blue, Surviving the Sifting," highlighting her personal journey from clerical worker to Assistant Chief of one of the nation’s largest state police agencies in her 29-year career. Seeking to inspire others, Redick shares her personal journey of policing, finding herself, racial identity and more. - October 28, 2021 - JL Consulting Solutions

Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants

Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants

Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

Transform Africa Hosts African Delegation to United States on Trade, Tourism and Education

Transform Africa Hosts African Delegation to United States on Trade, Tourism and Education

Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts II, is hosting the Deputy Governor of Vihiga, Kenya and his cabinet in the United States for trade, tourism and education advancement. - October 19, 2021 - Courageous!

Alan Roger Currie aka The Godfather of Direct Verbal Game Advice is Now LiveStreaming on YouTube

Alan Roger Currie aka The Godfather of Direct Verbal Game Advice is Now LiveStreaming on YouTube

Alan Roger Currie, a book author and dating & relationships advice coach since 1999, has begun streaming video podcasts live on his YouTube Channel. Currie is best known for his book titled "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking" and more recently, his paperback titled "No FREE Attention: How Women use The Possibility of Sex to Manipulate Naïve and Lustful Men" which was published in November of last year. Currie began streaming live on his YouTube channel on October 5, 2021. - October 19, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Clicks and Bricks Announces Interview with Isha Hutchinson from 410 Line Dancers

Clicks and Bricks Announces Interview with Isha Hutchinson from 410 Line Dancers

Isha Hutchinson discusses his reasoning behind opening his successful dance studio and the art of inclusion. Find out Isha's thoughts on inclusion by tuning into the podcast. - October 14, 2021 - Clicks and Bricks Podcast

Stephanie E. Strawbridge Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Stephanie E. Strawbridge Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Stephanie E. Strawbridge, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of funeral services. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features... - October 14, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Michael Dillard Releases Book "Accidental Success: Accidental Millionaire Retirement" That Reveals Insights to Get to the Top

Michael Dillard Releases Book "Accidental Success: Accidental Millionaire Retirement" That Reveals Insights to Get to the Top

Author Michael Dillard is delighted to announce the launch of his new book, "Accidental Success," available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. "Accidental Success" by Michael sketches out a reliable plan to achieve goals and become successful in life. "Accidental... - October 13, 2021 - Michael Dillard Publishing

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Offering Free Registrations to the 22nd Annual Creating Opportunities Virtual Conference

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Offering Free Registrations to the 22nd Annual Creating Opportunities Virtual Conference

Rainbow PUSH Coalition, today, announces upcoming sessions in this year's 22nd Annual Creating Opportunities virtual conference entitled, “Restoring Democracy: Leveling the Playing Field in the Era of COVID.” This virtual conference will be held October 14 - 15, 2021 and registrations are complimentary. - October 07, 2021 - Rainbow PUSH Atlanta

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program

Funding will aid in transportation costs and allow nonprofit to expand program to a wider demographic. - October 06, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab

Construction of a Memorial Hospital in Africa Announces $500,000 Matching Gift

Vision Africa Ministries based in Dallas, Texas, a faith-based organization primarily serving Nigeria since 1997, is pleased to announce a significant Lead Gift for the Agnes Onuoha Memorial Hospital capital campaign. The $500,000 pledge is a matching gift and will help fund the construction and... - October 04, 2021 - Vision Africa

STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family

STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family

STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy

Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence

Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence

Columbia Law School announced that Harlem-based photographer, artist and educator Bayeté Ross Smith has been named artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 academic year. Columbia Law established this new program to examine and broaden how the institution honors its history and values, while also celebrating its vibrant and diverse community. - September 29, 2021 - Bayeté Ross Smith

Black-Owned FitTech Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare for African Americans

Black-Owned FitTech Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare for African Americans

JunBugg Fitness Social Network, Wall Street’s “first and only luxury social media brand,” created by African American founder Louis Green, today announced the launch of its NextGen fitness website. Using computer algorithms, JunBugg integrates entertainment into health by sharing... - September 27, 2021 - JunBugg

The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956

The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956

Set against the backdrop of the renown and popular downtown Beale Street; Clay Carter and Turner Davis are first cousins. Born in the lower Mississippi Delta, as teens they hopped a train aiming to leave the deceptive, one-sided sharecropping system in search of a better life. - September 23, 2021 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.

New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

"Chasing the Silver Lining" is authored by Dr. Livingston Alexander, distinguished President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He drew inspiration for his creative non-fiction work reflecting upon experiences from his childhood as well as other prominent events. To understand Dr. Alexander is to know resilience existed, even during Jim Crow. If Dr. Alexander is not known to you, his new publication is sure to have you remember his poignant words for years to come. - September 17, 2021 - 220 Media and Marketing

Restitution Study Group Announced as Inaugural Grantee in Multi-Million Dollar Initiative for Reparations Advancement -- The #Case4Reparations Fund

Today, Liberated Capital, Decolonizing Wealth Project’s donor community and funding vehicle focused on providing resources to Black, Indigenous and other communities of color, officially announced the Restitution Study Group (RSG) as part of the inaugural cohort who will receive funding to... - September 14, 2021 - Restitution Study Group

4343 Ascending House, GSU, Ecommerce EDU Complete First eCommerce Strategy Course for the Chicago Southland

4343 Ascending House, GSU, Ecommerce EDU Complete First eCommerce Strategy Course for the Chicago Southland

The 4343 empowers the Chicago Southland by bringing diversity and inclusion to manufacturing business through collaboration and education. - September 14, 2021 - 4343 Ascending House

Toi Holliday was Featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine

Toi Holliday was Featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine

Toi Holliday of Side Inc. Arc Realty was featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine in September 2021. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and... - September 09, 2021 - Toi Holliday Real Estate Team

RDMJ Entertainment Announces Fall Line-Up for Soulful Sundays Live! At the Legendary Globe Theatre Los Angeles

RDMJ Entertainment Announces Fall Line-Up for Soulful Sundays Live! At the Legendary Globe Theatre Los Angeles

A Fall Lineup concert series with legendary R&B artists including El DeBarge, Regina Belle, Klymaxx featuring Bernadette Cooper, Electro funk duo The System, R&B groups Switch, Raydio, Surface and more. - September 07, 2021 - RDMJ Entertainment LLC

Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Proudly Presents: DIVERSITY ROCKS

Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Proudly Presents: DIVERSITY ROCKS

NYFW Celebrity Event Organized to Showcase Designers of Diverse Backgrounds - August 19, 2021 - Richard Lowe Fashion Group

Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha

Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha

Afromaha and WorldRemit proudly present the third annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event celebrates Omaha’s diversity, and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture, featuring... - August 18, 2021 - Afromaha

Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter

Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter

Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, founder and managing director of Hays CPA LLC is the new president of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx Chapter. She was installed as president on June 1 and her term will run through May 31, 2022. The... - August 13, 2021 - Hays CPA

Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology

Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology

Getwiredalabama, which is a public-private partnership between the South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) and Omnipoint Technology Partners will provide next generation broadband to the 17 counties of the historic black belt. The black belt communities include Civil Rights... - August 12, 2021 - Omnipoint Technology

Akirim Press Author Mirika Mayo Cornelius Launches Black Entrepreneur History Website, Highlighting the Many Black Entrepreneurs of Past & Present

Author Mirika Mayo Cornelius launches BlackEntrepreneurHistory.com in order to highlight the many Black entrepreneurs of the past and even present, pre and post Emancipation Proclamation. From architects and inventors to fashion designers and real estate investors, BlackEntrepreneurHistory.com... - August 12, 2021 - Akirim Press

Stephen Hightower, President & CEO of Hightowers Petroleum Co. to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo’s 19th Annual Conference

Stephen Hightower, President & CEO of Hightowers Petroleum Co. to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo’s 19th Annual Conference

On August 5 and 6, the Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo played host to its 19th annual conference and its first ever virtual conference featuring keynote speaker Stephen Hightower. This will be Hightower’s second time serving as the Expo speaker – he spoke in 2009, and... - August 11, 2021 - Stephen L. Hightower

The Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Anniversary Week Celebration to Commemorate 38+ Years

The week-long series of virtual events will occur from August 8-14 with participation by dynamic speakers who include: Olympic 4-Time Gold Medalist and Former WNBA Champion Lisa Leslie, host and comedian Sherri Shepherd, strategist Angela Rye, Esq., actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Elise Neal, recording artist Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, television personalities Tami Roman and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and a host of other health professionals, community activists and non-profit leaders - August 09, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative

Alverne Ball and Craig Gore to Release Crime Comic "Crook County" for Sacramentum Press

Accomplished graphic novelist/comic creator Alverne Ball and screenwriter Craig Gore have teamed up to pen “Crook County,” a multi-issue comic series to be published next month by Sacramentum Press. - July 29, 2021 - Sacramentum Press

Transform Africa Announces Dr. Rollan Roberts II on South Sudan Delegation

Transform Africa Announces Dr. Rollan Roberts II on South Sudan Delegation

Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts, has been appointed to the United States South Sudan Delegation along with former U.S. Ambassadors and Congresspeople to support the stabilization, sustainability and growth of the region. - July 26, 2021 - Courageous!

Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida

Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida

The Jockey Being Family Foundation (JBF) and Selfless Love Foundation (SLF) have come together to support the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E™) efforts to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Florida. The TAC... - July 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses

Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses

With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses

SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

SIFTMedia 215, a Black & Latinx Women Filmmakers Collective of Philadelphia, was awarded $215,000 for operating expenses from The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) as part of their initiative to support organizations that lift up storytelling and creative expression as pathways for communities building power. - July 23, 2021 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective

Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements

CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris

Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates Mandela Day 2021 - Take Action, Inspire Change

Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - July 17, 2021 - United for Human Rights

Atlanta Author Jay Welsby Sets the Stage for the Next Generation of Authors and Storytellers

The fact is many people had written him off. At one time, he may have written himself off. So, one can only imagine the story of the amazing transformation he made from a young Miami “dope boy” and former convicted felon to becoming one of the biggest and most influential authors in urban literature today. - July 14, 2021 - Jay Welsby

Sally Kirkland in New Orleans to Star in "The Walk"

Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner actress Sally Kirkland is in New Orleans shooting "The Walk." The racially charged drama also stars Malcolm McDowell, Jeremy Piven, Terrence Howard, Justin Chatwin, Katie Douglas, Lovie Simone, Anastasiya Mitrunen, Maggie Wagner, Jim Gleason and Jay... - July 12, 2021 - Sally Kirkland

"Power" Star Joseph Sikora's Black Fox Productions Taps Writer Craig Gore to Adapt Crime Thriller "Everybody Pays"

"Power" Star Joseph Sikora's Black Fox Productions Taps Writer Craig Gore to Adapt Crime Thriller "Everybody Pays"

Joseph Sikora, best known as Tommy Egan on Starz’s “Power” franchise, has tapped veteran writer Craig Gore to adapt the book “Everybody Pays: Two Men, One Murder, and the Price of Truth.” - July 08, 2021 - Black Fox Productions

Is Alan Roger Currie "The G.O.A.T." of All Dating Coaches for (Single) Men?

Is Alan Roger Currie "The G.O.A.T." of All Dating Coaches for (Single) Men?

A few popular Black male YouTubers have been recently debating which dating coach for men offers the absolute best advice for today's single heterosexual man. A good number of them say it is Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie, who is best known for his popular self-help book for men titled, "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking" which is available on Amazon.com and Audible.com in eBook, paperback and audiobook formats. Currie has been offering dating advice since 1999. - July 02, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Seizing the Moment: Nod Head Records’ Dres Smuzic Helping Forge Path for LGBTQ Artists

Seizing the Moment: Nod Head Records’ Dres Smuzic Helping Forge Path for LGBTQ Artists

Young, Talented and Prepared, 23 year Old Dres Smuzic Looking to Rip Through Barriers in the Music Industry - July 01, 2021 - Nod Head Records

Local Minority Small Business Advocate Selected as Member of the Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program

Local Minority Small Business Advocate Selected as Member of the Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program

Talibah Bayles, Founder & CEO of TMB Tax & Financial Services, has been selected as a member of the 2021 Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program. The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative is a federal training initiative that specifically focuses on executives... - July 01, 2021 - TMB Tax & Financial Services Benefit Corporation

Tigerlily Foundation Receives Grant to Support Breast Cancer Advocacy Training Program

Tigerlily Foundation awarded $700k grant by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to launch community-based patient advocacy program to dismantle systemic barriers and end disparities for Black women facing breast cancer. - June 30, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation

Hair Extensions of Houston Uses Custom-Blended Hair Extensions to Add Length and Volume to Hair

Hair Extensions of Houston Uses Custom-Blended Hair Extensions to Add Length and Volume to Hair

Hair Extensions of Houston provides the most natural-looking hair extensions for clients who wish to have longer and thicker hair. - June 30, 2021 - Hair Extensions of Houston

Reality TV Star Kimberly D. Worthy and Model Darryl “DC” Chambers Bring the #FreakoutChallenge to Social Media

Reality TV Star Kimberly D. Worthy and Model Darryl “DC” Chambers Bring the #FreakoutChallenge to Social Media

The #FreakoutChallenge is a fun new challenge that the entire family can partake in. You can also win money by participating in the challenge. - June 28, 2021 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC

Hair Extensions of Houston Provides Safest Hair Extensions to Protect Hair from Damage

Hair Extensions of Houston Provides Safest Hair Extensions to Protect Hair from Damage

Hair Extensions of Houston uses the Euro loc system to safely install high-quality hair extensions without damaging natural hair. - June 28, 2021 - Hair Extensions of Houston

Tennessee United for Human Rights Commemorates Juneteenth with Virtual Messages

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, Tennessee United for Human Rights observed the day with special messages online. - June 26, 2021 - United for Human Rights

Nod Head Records & West Coast Legend DJ Jam Collaboration

Nod Head Records & West Coast Legend DJ Jam Collaboration

DJ Jam known for being the DJ for Hip-Hop greats Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre has partnered with Nod Head Records to produce a Phoenix, AZ area artists collaboration. Jam is now a Phoenix resident and is eager to get involved with the community. - June 24, 2021 - Nod Head Records

"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward

"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward

To abusers, control is their strongest weapon. They are the masterminds of their game, and the players – the victims who have no say in how the rules are made – are incapable of redemption and escape or, at least, that is what abusers presume. In her debut poetry collection, "The... - June 21, 2021 - Sammi Yamashiro

Jovan Miller Speaks at Nation United Lacrosse Camp About Diversity in Lacrosse and Opportunities for Youth of Color to Earn College Scholarships

Jovan Miller, former professional lacrosse player, Syracuse University All-American, educator, and social justice speaker at Nation United Lacrosse Camp addressing student athletes about diversity in lacrosse and its opportunities for youth of color to earn college scholarships. - June 20, 2021 - Nation United Texas Lacrosse

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

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