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Be Strong Int’l Expands Program Offerings for Restoring Broken Marriages and Community Relationships
Be Strong International (BSI) has two innovative new programs to re-engage broken relationships in marriage and also in the community caused by social justice concerns. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Memorial Assistance Ministries Launches Program to Help Families Facing the Loss of a Loved One Due to COVID-19
To provide financial assistance to families facing the loss of an immediate family member due to COVID-19, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) has launched the Lost Loved One program, with a grant from the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, led by United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater... - November 12, 2020 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club Speaks Up for Kids with Generous Computer Donation
Twenty new Dell computers were donated to bridge the technology gap for Palm Beach County child victims of abuse. - November 05, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Never Specific, an LGBTQ+ All Inclusive Clothing and Lifestyle Brand Gets Approved for Official U.S. Trademark.
A new clothing brand called Never Specific whose logo features two non-descript stick figures holding hands has been officially granted Federal Trademark protection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This designation gives the brand exclusive rights to use that imagery on clothing and... - November 05, 2020 - Never Specific
Leaders Around the Nation Commemorate 400 Years of Religious Freedom
The Mayflower Promise Conference: 2020 is pleased to announce a one-of-a-kind digital conference celebrating religious freedom and the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival. This conference will be among the largest of its kind with a unique twist inviting public participation. - November 04, 2020 - Mayflower Promise
Webinar Features 3 Global Experts Speaking on Islamic Home Finance and Social Justice in U.S.
Equity and justice have always been at the core of Islamic financial principles, and that’s drawing a fast-growing number of Americans to choose an Islamic alternative to a mortgage loan when they buy or refinance their home. Learn why at a webinar Nov. 1 on Islamic Home Finance and the... - October 31, 2020 - Guidance Residential
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
Virtual Women-We Can Conference on November 5-6
Conference on "Women and COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities and The Way Forward" will bring together game-changers and exponential thinkers to light the spark of the change as they inspire hundreds of women waiting for a beacon of hope. - October 23, 2020 - Women We Can
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
The historic icon, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, is starting to generate new interest from young readers. - October 20, 2020 - E.J. Wade
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
DHS Vice Chairman Fernando Aguirre Affirms DHS' Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Expanded Commitments to Racial Equity and Social Justice
Pledges $500,000 through 2025 to community-based organizations - with an emphasis on those centering their work on racial equity and/or social justice - beginning with a $50,000 grant to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. - October 14, 2020 - DHS
Black Lives Matter Tops Global Ranking of Activist Movements
2020 has seen a remarkable, global increase in grassroots movement activity, with concrete impact on society and policy; philanthropic backing is still lagging behind. - October 14, 2020 - The Altruist League
Pakaloh Launches First Free Business Platform for Diverse and Inclusive Cannabis Industry
Pakaloh LLC launched a new business platform for the cannabis, CBD and hemp industry with free resources on cannabis banking and loans, Business Tutorials, jobs, networking and discounts at partner companies. The platform is free to join, and the first to focus on empowering minority, women, or first-time business owners and other professionals to establish successful careers in cannabis. - October 13, 2020 - Pakaloh
Youth for Human Rights Says "Teaching Human Rights is Worth It"
On the 10th of December, the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Youth for Human Rights (YHR) Florida chapter will certify human rights educators as Human Rights Advocates and present special awards to those teachers who have done outstanding human rights work. - October 09, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
GivingTuesday Announces the First Cohort of the Starling Collective
50 grassroots leaders driving change on the ground in countries across the globe. Applicants selected from 2,000 applications in 93 countries for the Starling Collective will receive coaching, plus a total of $250,000 in microgrants to catalyze grassroots generosity. - October 06, 2020 - GivingTuesday
California Attorneys See a Spike in Asset Seizures on U.S.-Mexico Border
Civil forfeiture, also known as asset seizures, is a relatively unknown, yet highly controversial practice whereby state and government agencies confiscate cash and belongings from individuals who are merely suspected of a crime. While these cases can occur anywhere in the country, there has been a... - October 06, 2020 - San Diego Defenders
Armin Lear Releases Music vs The Man by Acclaimed Filmmaker Peter Rowe
Filmmaker Peter Rowe's new book, Music vs The Man, is now available in English worldwide in digital and print format. Published by Armin Lear Press, the book is supported by a 90-second video, posted on the Armin Lear website, giving potential readers a taste of the action. - October 03, 2020 - Armin Lear Press
President of Florida Human Rights Organization is Honored as Bay News’ 9 Everyday Hero
Christopher King, who was appointed as President of United for Human Rights’ Florida Chapter in November of 2019, was honored as the Bay News 9’s Everyday Hero on Monday morning, the 25th of September, for his dedication towards ending human trafficking and helping youth in the Tampa... - October 02, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Committee Seeks Nominations for Human Rights Day 2020
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 10 at 6pm virtually. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - September 26, 2020 - United for Human Rights
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
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
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Celebrate World Mental Health Day Virtually
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) continues to work to spread information to parents on their basic rights so they can help their children. - September 19, 2020 - CCHR Nashville
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
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
Humanitarian, Social and Economic Transformation in the DRC - September 15, 2020 - STEM DRC Initiative LLC
Radlett Residents Launch Racial Equality Group
Radlett locals set up "Radlett Action for Racial Equality" (RARE) to stamp out racism in their village and amongst their wider professional spheres. - September 15, 2020 - Radlett Action for Racial Equality
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Learns About Room in the Inn During COVID-19
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - September 12, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
CWS Israel & BOTH UAE Form Strategic Partnership Promoting Bilateral Trade, Following Historic Peace Agreement
CWS Israel, a contingent workforce management firm, today announced a strategic partnership with BOTH UAE, the leading provider of support services in the UAE, to help organisations from Israel, Abu Dhabi and Dubai capitalise on the newly signed peace accord. CWS Israel is a prominent player in the... - September 08, 2020 - CWS Israel
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
Concert in Support of Human Rights
Tennessee United for Human Rights brought its message of human rights for all to a concert Saturday in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. - August 29, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Local Child Welfare Leader Champions Foster Kids with Lived Experience
Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director for the 15th Judicial District of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, is the perfect example of what happens when someone speaks words of life and encouragement to a child. Canaday, who is the product of the Wisconsin foster care system, remembers a childhood... - August 28, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Black Lives Matter PSA for the Deaf
"Unspeakable" is a 60 second PSA that assembles diverse individuals of the deaf community. This digital presentation amplifies the voices to collectively proclaim through American Sign Language (ASL) that Black Lives Matter. It is estimated that 1/3 to 1/2 of those who are killed by police have disabilities. Eric Garner, Freddie Grey, Sandra Bland, Tanesha Anderson all had disabilities, as did many more. - August 24, 2020 - Unspeakable BLM
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film
International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
The Zalkin Law Firm Represents Victims Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit Against Fellowship Church
Plaintiffs Allege a Cult Culture of Pervasive Sexual Abuse of Children by Church Leadership - August 20, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Manimas Offers Electoral Vote Donation to DNC
Write-in Presidential candidate John Manimas and the Real Democracy Party have extended an offer to donate any electoral votes awarded to John Manimas to the Democratic candidate but only if the House of Representatives first passes specified elections reforms, including mandatory voting. - August 12, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign
Adoptions From The Heart’s "AFTHtv" Dedicates Season 6 to Black Voices in Adoption
This summer AFTHtv is dedicating its entire sixth season to serve as a program giving Black voices within the adoption triad (adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees) the platform to discuss racial matters and adoption in today’s society. New episodes air on the nonprofit’s official... - August 05, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Teams with Tigerlily Foundation for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
Largest scientific conference dedicated solely to breast cancer research and treatment takes #InclusionPledge to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color - July 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Ex-Police Chief Saving the Lower Ninth Ward; Kristle Bautista's Book, "The Pivotal Moment," Nominated for Global Award
“The Pivotal Moment," written by Kristle Bautista, has been nominated for a 2020 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. "The Pivotal Moment" is up for an award in the Memoir category. #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller on Amazon for 3 weeks. - July 19, 2020 - Kristle Bautista Consulting
Unsung African American Who Fought to Defend the Declaration of Independence Revealed
Extraordinarily rare items reveal that an African American man was the first person to die in The American Revolutionary War. Some of the First to Fight for American Independence were also African American. - July 16, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
Chattanooga Museum Singing Virus Blues Gets Fiscal Boost from Atlanta Company
Bessie Smith Cultural Center Gets Financial Aid from Atlanta’s KaZee - July 16, 2020 - KaZee Inc.
The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction
"The Black Edison," Granville Woods 1880's papers; "Cumbo," The unsung African American patriot who fought for Independence, recognized by a Signer of The Declaration of Independence; Frederick Douglass' fiery eloquence, as expressed in his own 1852 newspaper; and 1930's lynching. 3 centuries of rare and raw Black historical documents, amongst other rare American history, currently at Sotheby's NY, through July 21. - July 15, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
Billboard Hit Recording Artist Fawn Releases Her New Song, "Wait For The Sun" Featuring Debra Wilson and Many Other Celebrities Supporting Black Lives Matter
“Wait For The Sun” is a song about struggling and fighting your way through difficult, dark times. The message of the chorus, “Wait For The Sun” is a reminder to hold on because the sun is going to come out again. A key unifying line is, “let the love remind you we’re one, and wait for the sun.” The music video has a handful of soulful celebrities and people uniting for a spiritual journey into cosmic positivity and change. - July 14, 2020 - Fawn
New Book, "Bombshell in the Barrio" Reveals How Educators Defeated the FBI, DOJ, the Texas Education Agency, and El Paso's Oligarcy
This new book by Parrhesia Press examines the experience of five El Paso educators who refused to admit to crimes they didn't commit. It documents the terrorist tactics they endured from the FBI, DOJ, corrupt politicians, and a media that refused to question the authorities' side of the story, even as the case unraveled. Finally, it corrects the official narrative and demonstrates how their miraculous victory ultimately exposes the facts behind the fiction. - July 06, 2020 - Parrhesia Press
Forgotten African American "Cumbo," a Son of Slavery Who Fought for the Declaration of Independence
History Unfolds on Paper, Part 8 - July 03, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
KIN4LIFE Releases New Single "Black in Amerikkka" for Independence Day
As a commentary on the true state of race relations in America, hip hop duo KIN4LIFE is releasing the single "Black In Amerikkka" on July 3 for Independence Day via Artists First Records. - July 03, 2020 - Artists First Records
National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Takes a Stand to Join Fight for Racial Justice in Society #BlackLivesMatter
The recent murder of George Floyd is another in a long list of cases of police killing of unarmed black people. It is clear that there is a general lack of value for the lives of our black folk in this country given the record of clear police bias from credible studies*. NAS stands with all well meaning people who want to see systemic changes to assure that being black should not be a crime, and more importantly that Black Lives Matter. - July 02, 2020 - National Association of Seadogs
Underscore Films Releases Global Documentary, "Everyday Heroes"
This documentary serves as a time capsule, reflective of how the world united together. - June 25, 2020 - Underscore Films
John Manimas Recommends a Right to Integration
Write-in presidential candidate John Manimas presents his views on racism in America in a five-minute video, entitled JMCamp.pos02racism, on his YouTube channel "primacycinema." - June 23, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign
March for Change, a Peaceful Protest Against Racial Injustice
Impact Church, Impact Christian Academy, and Arlington 20/20 will be hosting, March for Change on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1pm. This peaceful protest against racial injustice in our nation will be approximately two miles starting from 8985 Lone Star Rd., ending at the JSO Subsstation at Regency... - June 12, 2020 - Impact Church