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Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over in the fields of healthcare and religion. These individuals are... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List

Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List

They are who they say they are. Darius Bobo, Have A Heart Cincy’s General Manager and Designated Representative always echoes the heart of who they are, “We are the biggest and the best in Ohio with the best selection.” At 10,000 sq. ft., Have A Heart Cincy is the largest... - December 15, 2020 - Have A Heart Cincy

Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia

Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia

The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace

An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace

An anthology was recently released highlighting 20 Black Women's experiences with racism in corporate America and advice from 3 contributing experts. - December 09, 2020 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC

Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium

Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium

Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization established by a Black, first-generation immigrant woman and patient-led organization will open the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Maimah Karmo, President and Founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has set the stage for a new... - December 07, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation

Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium

Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium

Tigerlily Foundation co-hosts this historic special session in collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), titled Setting the Stage for Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership, on December 8, 2020, to discuss continued collaborative action towards health equity in breast cancer care, at SABCS 2020. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue and lead to specific strategies to end barriers at every level of healthcare for people of color. - December 05, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation

Dalia Otero Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Dalia Otero of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of hair care. About Dalia Otero Dalia Otero is the owner of Afro Latina Cosmetics... - December 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

Neighborhood Fiber Co. (NFC) Gives, Gifts & Grants Change

Neighborhood Fiber Co. (NFC) Gives, Gifts & Grants Change

Karida Collins founded the Neighborhood Fiber Co. (NFC) in 2006. Today, NFC is known throughout the globe for its vibrant hand-dyed yarns named for the colorful neighborhoods of Baltimore City. Now, Collins is leveraging her Art, Crafting and Fashion base into a social justice initiative, NFC Momentum Fund. The NFC Momentum Fund has raised over $100,000 and is providing much needed and well serving grants to the smallest community based organizations on the frontline of need, impact and change. - December 01, 2020 - Neighborhood Fiber Co.

Oasis Financial Proudly Supports the Truth Hope & Justice Foundation

Chicago-based social justice and police reform movement receives financial support for Oasis Financial, national leader in pre-settlement and medical funding. - November 25, 2020 - Oasis Legal Finance

Award-Winning Trademark Attorney’s New Book Makes Trademarks Accessible for Bootstrapping Businesses & Becomes Instant #1 Amazon Best Seller

Award-Winning Trademark Attorney’s New Book Makes Trademarks Accessible for Bootstrapping Businesses & Becomes Instant #1 Amazon Best Seller

Helping entrepreneurs and business owners avoid costly legal disputes that could put them out of business is the subject of a new book by trademark law expert Radiance W. Harris, Esq. Trademark Like A Boss: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Protecting Your Brand helps readers understand the... - November 20, 2020 - Radiance IP Law

SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism

SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism

The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement

Community Leaders, Philanthropists and Business Activists Join Forces to Launch the Black Entrepreneur Initiative

Community Leaders, Philanthropists and Business Activists Join Forces to Launch the Black Entrepreneur Initiative

Nationwide Movement to Mobilize 100,000 Black Entrepreneurs Begins The Black Entrepreneur Initiative, a broad coalition of Black community leaders, philanthropists, educators, clergy, and business leaders, united behind the mission of creating immediate change in the Black community, today... - November 12, 2020 - The Lonely Entrepreneur

26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival World Premiere: "BLACK Mama Sable"

26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival World Premiere: "BLACK Mama Sable"

Filmmaker Okema Gunn Creates Short Film from Perspectives about the Chicago Riots, Police Brutality, Pandemic and Struggles of African-Americans - November 07, 2020 - 7 Gunn Media

Judge Elizabeth Davis Frizell, Candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, Could be the First African American Woman to Serve on Texas’ Highest Court

If elected, Judge Frizell will be the first African American woman to serve on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, unseating Republican incumbent Judge Bert Richardson. - November 04, 2020 - Elizabeth Davis Frizell

Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Anti-Tobacco and Vaping Program at Seven HBCU Campuses with Support of the Robert Wood Johnson

The Two Organizations Collaborate with an Innovative New Program, Aimed at Empowering Black Women Leaders to Lead the Fight Against Tobacco and Vaping Use - November 03, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative

CVMSDC Announces $100,000 Altria Contribution to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Virginia

Corporate partner Altria contributed $100,000 to support certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) that are part of the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council network. - October 31, 2020 - CVMSDC

Financial Connection to Breast Cancer - All Women Financial Firm, Urban Wealth Management Assists Women

Financial Connection to Breast Cancer - All Women Financial Firm, Urban Wealth Management Assists Women

Researchers have connected the term "financial toxicity" to breast cancer. And while the energy of the woman diagnosed with breast cancer should be on healing and taking care of herself; life can spiral out of control and money is the root cause. Urban Wealth Management, an All Woman Financial Firm in Los Angeles is assisting women in getting their financial life in gear and focus on healing and living the life they desire and deserve. - October 30, 2020 - Urban Wealth Management

Ebony Young Takes Helm of The Lonely Entrepreneur 501(c)(3)

Ebony Young Takes Helm of The Lonely Entrepreneur 501(c)(3)

Ebony Young, noted corporate and community leader, has joined The Lonely Entrepreneur as President of the organization's non-profit operations. Young will drive the organization's mission to provide 1 million entrepreneurs worldwide with access to tools, resources and support they need to help their businesses survive and thrive. - October 29, 2020 - The Lonely Entrepreneur

Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. for Introducing Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease

The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 27, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition

New Self-Help Book Outlines a Fail-Proof Study Plan

New Self-Help Book Outlines a Fail-Proof Study Plan

"How To Beat A Rigged School System: 13 Steps to 100%," is a new book by author Nicolette Piaubert that lays out clear cut steps any student in any grade level can apply to do better in school. - October 23, 2020 - Gab-Nic Excelsior Nursing Tutoring Center

Double Heart and Kidney Transplant Recipient Reveals Secrets to Survival During Difficult Times in New Book

Double Heart and Kidney Transplant Recipient Reveals Secrets to Survival During Difficult Times in New Book

At a time when people are struggling with uncertainty and disharmony in their daily lives, along comes a story of against-the-odds survival and hope. "Roasting Karma" is a memoir about resilience and strength in the face of repeated trials which also includes the loss of two spouses to breast cancer. - October 23, 2020 - Healing Digest Ltd.

Artist Tumbleweed Announces New Controversial Music Video, Targeting Trump and His Gang

Artist Tumbleweed Announces New Controversial Music Video, Targeting Trump and His Gang

In association with dustblownrecords, Versace L.A. presents the song “Somebody Anybody,” a compelling anthem by artist Tumbleweed, which has evolved into a beautiful and thought-provoking music video that makes a statement by spotlighting America’s current turbulent times. The... - October 21, 2020 - Versace L.A.

E.J. Wade Releases a New Book About the Events of 1877 and the Rise of Ida B. Wells

E.J. Wade Releases a New Book About the Events of 1877 and the Rise of Ida B. Wells

The historic icon, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, is starting to generate new interest from young readers. - October 20, 2020 - E.J. Wade

Author Jade’s Desire to Appear at Chicago Book Signing

Author Jade’s Desire to Appear at Chicago Book Signing

Tasteful Treasures is proud to announce the upcoming book signing event of author and certified sexual expert Jade’s Desire at the Haven Entertainment Center - Room 43 on Saturday, October 31 beginning at 9p.m. Jade’s Desire will be signing copies of the "The Real Thoughts of A... - October 19, 2020 - Tasteful Treasures

Community Family Life Services Launches "Starter Kit" Initiative for Formerly Incarcerated Women in the District of Columbia

Community Family Life Services Launches "Starter Kit" Initiative for Formerly Incarcerated Women in the District of Columbia

This new women’s reentry initiative provides women returning home from DOC or BOP a "Starter Kit" containing the essential tools needed to thrive. - October 17, 2020 - Community Family Life Services

Malik Yusef Collaborates with Roc Nation and Vic Mensa on Creating the Reprise

Malik Yusef Collaborates with Roc Nation and Vic Mensa on Creating the Reprise

Malik Yusef collaborates with Roc Nation and Vic Mensa on creating the Reprise: A Roc Nation Album a collection of songs curated by Roc Nation with hopes of bringing awareness to social justice issues. Available now on all platforms. The Reprise Roc Nation album provided a soundtrack for peaceful... - October 16, 2020 - Malik Yusef

Talk Purpose and Truth Podcast Announces Special Prince Episode; Author Neal Karlen Shares Never-Before-Heard Audio Clips of the Legendary Singer

Talk Purpose and Truth Podcast Announces Special Prince Episode; Author Neal Karlen Shares Never-Before-Heard Audio Clips of the Legendary Singer

The 72nd episode of the highly acclaimed weekly podcast Talk Purpose and Truth features rare and exclusive audio clips of the legendary music artist Prince. It was released on October 11, 2020. The clips are shared by guest and Prince confidante Neal Karlen, a journalist and author whose... - October 13, 2020 - Talk Purpose and Truth Podcast

Tigerlily Foundation Launches the "My Life is My Legacy" Hero Campaign

Tigerlily Foundation launches the “My Life is My Legacy” Hero campaign to highlight the various ways individuals are impacted by metastatic breast cancer (mBC) and to increase education and awareness in young women. - October 13, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation

National Movement to Honor George Floyd--October 25, 2020 8.46 Breathe Race Series

National Movement to Honor George Floyd--October 25, 2020 8.46 Breathe Race Series

National Race Series to Bring Awareness to Social Injustice and Preserve the Legacy of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Walk, Run, Dance or just breathe. How will you use 8 minutes and 46 seconds to create change. - October 09, 2020 - 8.46 Breathe Race Series

Moozii CEO Tiffany Johnson Creates Access to Sustainable Feminine Care and Wellness Products for Women of Color

Moozii CEO Tiffany Johnson Creates Access to Sustainable Feminine Care and Wellness Products for Women of Color

Meet the founder who is hyper-focused on creating sustainable Feminine care, Wellness and Beauty products for women of color. Tiffany Johnson started Moozii during the pandemic after she became aware that many black women were not aware of sustainable period care products. Moozii is a Feminine... - October 05, 2020 - Moozii

Afrofuturism and the Black Speculative Arts - a Three-Part Virtual Series, 2nd Sundays, 2 pm (PST)  October – December 2020

Afrofuturism and the Black Speculative Arts - a Three-Part Virtual Series, 2nd Sundays, 2 pm (PST) October – December 2020

The Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Arts virtual series takes place on October 11, November 8, and December 13, the second Sundays of each month at 2pm (PST), 3pm (MT), 4pm (CST), and 5pm (EST).The October and November portions of the series are roundtable discussions, while the December program is the reading of poetry of an Afrofuturist immersion and is curated. - October 02, 2020 - Kim McMillon, Inc.

Mountain View Advisors to Develop Digital Affordable Housing Underwriting Product to Expand Racial Equity in the Housing Market

Mountain View Advisors to Develop Digital Affordable Housing Underwriting Product to Expand Racial Equity in the Housing Market

Mountain View Advisors, LLC, a progressive “finnovation” consultancy in partnership with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods and Aegis, LLC, will develop a digital affordable housing underwriting platform to improve racial equity and expand home ownership with a grant received from the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge sponsored by Enterprise Community Partners & Wells Fargo. - September 29, 2020 - Mountain View Advisors, LLC

Statement by Missin Peace in Response to Grand Jury Verdict in the Breonna Taylor Case

Missin Peace released the following statement regarding the Kentucky Attorney General’s decision to indict one police officer connected with the murder of Breonna Taylor: "With heavy sorrow, we extend our hearts to Breonna Taylor’s family and the unsettling number of people still... - September 25, 2020 - Missin Peace

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment's Recently Released Film "Emperor," Star Robert "7" Shannon to Release Music Video for Self-Produced Song "Unification"

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment's Recently Released Film "Emperor," Star Robert "7" Shannon to Release Music Video for Self-Produced Song "Unification"

Following the long awaited release of "Emperor," produced by Reggie Hudlin and Mark Amin starring Dayo Okeniyi, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, Bruce Dern, Naturi Naughton, Mykelti Williamson and many other all stars, Robert 7 Shannon who played Dangerfield Newby is releasing his debut single and music video "Unification" to take a stand artistically in today's civil unrest. He is also producing content to touch on the issues that plague underserved communities in the form of TV and graphic novel. - September 23, 2020 - RapHead Response LLC

Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts

Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) is pleased to announce its 2020 Theatre-At-Home Experience, a virtual four-day call to connect communities and move the conversation towards healing through the arts. The full schedule includes award-winning performances from all over the world, two town... - September 21, 2020 - Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

Black CEO Reco M. McCambry Pens Book That Addresses Social Justice & Progress for the Black Community

Black CEO Reco M. McCambry Pens Book That Addresses Social Justice & Progress for the Black Community

Novae CEO Reco M. McCambry Publishes "THE PLAN" That Strives to Guarantee Social Justice, Progress & True Reparations - September 18, 2020 - Reco M. McCambry

Lancaster Theological Seminary Hires the Reverend Diane A. Bogues as Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

Lancaster Theological Seminary Hires the Reverend Diane A. Bogues as Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

Lancaster Theological Seminary, a 195-year-old graduate school of theology associated with the United Church of Christ, hires the Rev. Diane A. Bogues of Chicago to be director of admissions and financial aid. - September 18, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary

SHOKi Launches Infused Spirit-Free Cocktails

SHOKi Launches Infused Spirit-Free Cocktails

Meet SHOKi, a premium beverage and lifestyle brand of spirit-free cocktail mixers and bar companions, powered by cannabis. - September 17, 2020 - Russian River PR

Tigerlily Foundation Partners with Pfizer on #InclusionPledge to Eliminate Disparities for Black Women Living with Breast Cancer

Tigerlily Foundation Partners with Pfizer on #InclusionPledge to Eliminate Disparities for Black Women Living with Breast Cancer

Tigerlily Foundation announced today that Pfizer, Inc. has joined the #InclusionPledge – an unprecedented initiative focused on diversity, inclusion, and eliminating disparities for Black women living with breast cancer. The #InclusionPledge provides a transparent and tangible framework across multiple healthcare sectors to identify and track equitable actions that will result in measurable and improved outcomes for women of color facing a breast cancer diagnosis. - September 16, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation

Scholarships Create Social & Economic Transformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Scholarships Create Social & Economic Transformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Humanitarian, Social and Economic Transformation in the DRC - September 15, 2020 - STEM DRC Initiative LLC

State of the Underdog Report Shows Upside for Investors but the Gap is Widening for Underestimated Entrepreneurs to Access Capital

State of the Underdog Report Shows Upside for Investors but the Gap is Widening for Underestimated Entrepreneurs to Access Capital

The 2nd Annual State of the Underdog Report 2020 shows there is tremendous potential upside for investors if the barriers faced by underestimated entrepreneurs can be overcome. Underdogs include women, Blacks, Browns, Latinx, LGBTQ, older, differently-abled, non-Ivy League graduates and all others who have been conditioned to believe that entrepreneurial success is not possible for people like them. Promise Phelon, an underdog, highlights the upside for investors and opportunity for founders. - September 10, 2020 - The Growth Warrior

Actors Gary LeRoi Gray and Eugena Washington Cast as Leads of Original Scripted Limited Series, TRACE for New Streaming Service VIM2Tv

Actors Gary LeRoi Gray and Eugena Washington Cast as Leads of Original Scripted Limited Series, TRACE for New Streaming Service VIM2Tv

The producers, directors, and cast of TRACE, an original scripted limited series, is delighted to announce the addition of actors Gary LeRoi Gray (from The Cosby Show) and Eugena Washington (from American's Next Top Model) to the cast. - September 07, 2020 - VIM Media LLC

New Book by Evenson Dufour: "United Hates of America"

New Book by Evenson Dufour: "United Hates of America"

Evenson Dufour is honored to let the public know about his latest work which is titled, "United Hates of America." This book is available on Amazon now. - August 31, 2020 - Evenson Dufour

KIN4LIFE Celebrates Their 21st Anniversary in Music with "I Love KIN4LIFE" Re-Release

KIN4LIFE Celebrates Their 21st Anniversary in Music with "I Love KIN4LIFE" Re-Release

On August 28, KIN4LIFE re-released their seminal album "I Love KIN4LIFE" on indie label Artists First Records. The release will kick off a retrospective look at the group's two decades of contributions to the music industry, and in particular, to the visibility of LGBTQ artists. - August 29, 2020 - Artists First Records

Dating Coach to Discuss "Toxic Masculinity" with Young Men in High School and College

Dating Coach to Discuss "Toxic Masculinity" with Young Men in High School and College

Alan Roger Currie, a self-help book author and professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, will soon be collaborating with Katie Koestner who is the nation's leading date-rape & sexual assault prevention activist and Executive Director of the Campus Outreach Services Organization, which provides mentors, counselors, self-help gurus and public speakers for a number of high schools, colleges, and universities all across the United States. - August 19, 2020 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.

Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.

The Houston native is single-handedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes. - August 13, 2020 - Eddie B.

The Mhotep Corporation Declares August 13, 2020 Begins 100 Years of Red, Black and Green

The Mhotep Corporation announces Red, Black, and Green begins the 100th year as the flag of Africans, at home and abroad. Centennial of Red, Black, and Green concludes Friday, August 13, 2021. The company has anticipated historic development for over a decade. Line of Red, Black, and Green themed t-shirts developed by the company, as well as, a 2011 documentary “This Flag of Mine: Towards 100 years of Red, Black and Green” all have been developed to engage, entertain and educate audience. - August 13, 2020 - The Mhotep Corporation

Orumé Hays Elected to Local, State and National Executive Positions

Orumé Hays Elected to Local, State and National Executive Positions

Orumé Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, has been appointed and elected to national, state and local executive positions. Ms. Hays was appointed as a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) executive committee. “PCPS partners with firms of all... - August 04, 2020 - Hays CPA

Author Alan Roger Currie to Release Paperback Version  of "The Possibility of Sex"

Author Alan Roger Currie to Release Paperback Version of "The Possibility of Sex"

If there is one man that is well-known for encouraging men to value their non-sexual attention and companionship, it is Alan Roger Currie. Currie is a professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, and he is the author of four paperbacks, four audiobooks, and seven eBooks. Currie is set to finally release a paperback version of his popular book, "The Possibility of Sex" in December. The eBook version was originally published in October 2012 and the audiobook version in November 2014. - August 03, 2020 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Multi-Award Winning Atlanta Staple Soul Asylum Studios Group Launches the 1st 100% Black-Owned Sound Monitor Business Amidst Global Crises

Multi-Award Winning Atlanta Staple Soul Asylum Studios Group Launches the 1st 100% Black-Owned Sound Monitor Business Amidst Global Crises

At a critical period globally, we are experiencing the backdrop of #COVID-19, international protests, universal job loss, weak economic reports, possible voter suppression (or interference), and fear, leading to media headlines being dominated by grimness and little hope for the future. - July 31, 2020 - Soul Asylum Studios Group

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