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Black History Month Forum Highlights Horrors of American Slavery
Organized by the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., an event features representatives of The Gambia and an American entrepreneur working to raise awareness and connect African Americans to their roots. Read More
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Telling the Stories: How to Educate Future Generations on the Past Without Living in the Past
Once Upon A Time Founder, Ryan Heatchcok, Powhatan County District 5 Supervisor, Carson Tucker, Executive Director FrancisEmma Inc., Sister Maureen Carroll, District School Board Representative, John Rothert, Executive Director, Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Angie Cabell, and other community advocates join together to highlight the importance of keeping and preserving our history while looking to the future with hope and optimism. Free event 2/24/16 1pm at Cartersville Road, Powhatan, Virginia Read More
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Our Stories Matter: Revisiting the Impact of St Francis/St Emma
Remembering the significance of alternative education for African-Americans in a time when Virginia law prohibited black and white children from attending the same schools and the US Supreme Court overturned the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Remembering the importance of St Francis/St Emma and of documenting our Oral History so that it will never be forgotten or lost this Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5004 Cartersville Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 at 6pm. Free Event Read More
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Scientology Volunteer Ministers and Christian Pastors Join Forces to Reversing 50 Years of Inequity in South African Township
Local ministers adopt Scientology Volunteer Ministers program forming and leading Volunteer Ministers groups in their communities to bring urgently need change to township. Read More
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Drug-Free World Africa Coordinator Honored at South African Men of the Year Awards Celebration
As the driving force behind a network of Drug-Free World Africa teams—saturating every segment of South African society with the truth about drugs—Maurithus (Mau) Meiring was recognized November 28 as a runner-up at the 2015 South African Men of the Year Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony. Read More
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OjaExpress, LLC Announces Availability of the OjaExpress App
OjaExpress allows users to walk away from the drudgery of grocery shopping and welcome an easy relaxed way of shopping for groceries. Users can shop for all their food and grocery needs from the comfort of your home or office, on your mobile device. No more getting stuck in traffic jams, waiting and paying for parking, standing in long lines, smelling like food, and carrying heavy bags! Read More
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New E-Learning Collaboration Helps Restaurants Increase Business With Multicultural Guests
DiscoverLink, Inc. and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance announce a joint initiative to deliver a joint diversity training solution that builds customer loyalty and improves employee retention. The combination of an e-learning module on a restaurant-optimized learning management system helps restaurants drive revenue by raising their cultural intelligence. Read More
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DESCENDANTS of AMERICAN SLAVES (DAS) Visiting the House of Lords, UK on 22-31 OCT 2015 RE DAS Rights
Norris Shelton and Gerald Higginbotham will be visiting the House of Lords and the House of Commons in England to discuss numerous issues relating to Descendants of American Slaves.They will be meeting a number of Lords and a Baroness, members of the House of Commons and also Descendants of British Slaves. Their trip also includes a visit to the 'Capital of Slavery' Liverpool. Read More
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It's Time for Black Boys to Flyy! Atlanta Film-Maker Publishes on Hip-Hop, Race and Positivity
Independent film maker Jamal Fortune signs with MBMA Group to release a sincere compendium of thoughts, conundrums and rhymes. Black Boys Flyy, recognizes the inspirational value of hip-hop to young black men and conveys the importance of patience, resilience and mentorship in an innovative way. The pair have turned to crowd-funding to help bring this vision to life. #blackboysflyy #blackmensoar Read More
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"My Authentic Self" by Leroy Campbell Makes Its National Debut
Celebrated visual artist and Gullah cultural ambassador Leroy Campbell embraces his African roots and the journey to self discovery with the debut of his first coffee table book, My Authentic Self, during the holiday pop-up gallery at The Sol Studio (located at 2073 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., between 123rd St. and 124th St., New York, NY, 10027) November 19, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Read More
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The Center for Arts & Culture of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Announces the Launch of Project Protest: The Art of Revolution
Project Protest: The Art of Revolution, presented by The Center for Arts & Culture at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration), includes theatrical presentations, a music festival and salon, films and conversations, and a multi-venue exhibit entitled Power, Protest and Resistance: The Art of Revolution with over 100 visual artists. Read More
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. Announces Partnerships for 2nd Annual National Sickle Cell Walk With the Stars
Sponsors partner with SCDAA for an event to benefit research, treatment, support services and programs for members of the sickle cell community nationwide. Read More
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Obama Trip to Kenya & Ethiopia, the Spirit of Tom Mboya Rise Again From Memphis
President Barack Obama's Trip to Kenya and Ethiopia is the spirit of Kenya leader Tom Mboya that manifested in both Kenya and Memphis, Tennessee as President Obama made his historic trip to Kenya, the "Spirit of Tom Mboya" arose in the Celebration at the home of 5 time World Heavyweight Karate Kickboxing Champion Anthony "Amp" Elmore in the hood in Orange Mound Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee Read More
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President Obama's Kenya Trip Connects Memphis and Martin Luther King & African Americans Back to Africa
Five Time World Karate Kickboxing Champion Anthony "Amp" Elmore who lives in Memphis, Tennessee notes that President Barack Obama's upcoming July 2015 trip to Kenya and Ethiopia Connects Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Martin Luther King and African Americans back to Africa in relationship to their African cultural Heritage and all of humanity to their one single African Heritage of humans as one people Read More
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Common to Headline 10th Anniversary DC Loves Dilla Tribute and Fundraiser
DC's music community gears up to honor the life and works of one of Hip-Hop's most influential producers, with a special two-day commemoration beginning with a panel discussion at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and culminating with the annual concert at the Howard Theatre. Read More
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National Medical Association Supports the Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act Subsidies
"The Supreme Court's ruling in King v. Burwell decision today to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a major victory for millions of Americans who will continue to benefit from this historic legislation. Read More
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Author of Tupac:187 Calls on LAPD to Reopen Investigation Into Murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls
At a recent meeting of the Los Angeles Police Commission, Michael Douglas Carlin, called upon LAPD to reinvigorate the investigations into the murders of rappers Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls aka Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. New evidence as detailed in Tupac:187 leads me to believe these cases can be solved. Read More
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Cleveland Pastor of Historic Church to Preach Message in Wake of Brelo Verdict
In the wake of the Michael Brelo verdict in the city of Cleveland and the issue of police use of force that as captured the nation's attention, triggering protests and unrest around the country, the Reverend Dr. Jawanza Karriem Colvin, pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church will be preaching a sermon entitled: "Reform or Riot: A Critical Question to a Community and Country in Crisis Read More
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T.J. Ward Investigation Reveals Intentional Cover-Up of Murdered Black Youth by Union City Police Chief
It has been more than three years since Freda Waiters' only child, Ariston, was slain on the street of Atlanta's Union City. Today, she is one step closer to finding out why. When the media began making specific inquiries over the past week, and followed up with interviews of numerous officers, past and present, named from T.J. Ward's investigation, the Fulton DA quickly re-opened the case. Read More
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Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta Targeted for Fitness Fanatics Program Aimed at Low-Income Communities
The Back in the Saddle to Fit Fitness Fanatics initiative will allow 100 adult fitness enthusiasts from community centers, churches and neighborhood associations in low-income areas to participate in free training workshops. An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign has been launched to keep the program free and accessible. Read More
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#50fathers, Fatherhood-themed Ultra HD Urban Dramatic Comedy Slated for Theatrical Release in May
Independent motion picture studio Triangle Park Entertainment LLC and its Chicago-based production partner, Madwerkz Studios LLC announced their plans today for the select screening of their urban dramatic comedy, "#50Fathers" in 6 major markets beginning in Cleveland on May 22 with releases to follow in Atlanta, Detroit, Washington DC, Memphis and Columbus. Read More
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Political Thriller Shadows Hopeful Metaphor of Nigeria's Schizophrenia
"Shadows," a political thriller novel set in Nigeria, written by Tony Ekwoaba, is newly released on Amazon Books. The pertinence of the book is paramount as Nigeria now has a new political leader, President Muhammadu Buhari. "For the first time in Nigeria's history, the opposition defeated the ruling party in democratic elections." (Source: Christian Purefoy and Holly Yan, CNN, April 1, 2015) Read More
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Author Tj Rose Releases Her Sizzling Debut Novel Titled I Should've Cheated on 3/30/15
Author TJ Rose will be releasing her first novel called I Should've Cheated, an African-American Urban Fiction romance book, this coming March 30; it will be available on Amazon and other mentioned locations. Check the website for complete details. Read More
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On the Road with Ed Blaze: Laugh 'Til Your Gut Aches, Aid Make-A-Wish
Fresh from sold-out engagements in Boston, Ed Blaze and Friends are bringing their A-game, must-see show to Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Cleveland. The Tanzanian-born comedian is touring coast-to-coast, with a final performance in Washington, D.C., on November 14. Read More
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Sankofa Archives and Galleries: Scholarly Historical Research Site Launched
The Sankofa Archives and its Galleries (www.sankofaarchives.com) launched 2/3/2015. A ten-year labor of love by Marjorie Charlot, a librarian at a northeastern university, Sankofa Archives was created to facilitate research on the history of people of African descent throughout the world. Read More
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We Can Code IT Programming Bootcamps Connect Diverse Populations and Employers
We Can Code IT announces their new coding bootcamp that connects diverse populations and employers who need web and software developers . Their 12-week programming school focuses on retraining women, African and Hispanic Americans, especially those in financial need, in the most in-demand skills. Read More
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Author David Fiske to Give Presentations at Tuckahoe Church's Black History Month Event
Fiske, a co-author of a complete biography of Solomon Northup, will give two presentations at the Black History Month Brunch being put on by the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Tuckahoe, New York on February 28, 2015. Read More
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Urban Film Director Launches Kickstarter to Complete Intervention Film "Interrogation Room 109"
First-time indie filmmaker seeks help from the community and launches a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to complete his urban film. The film will ultimately be used as an intervention tool for inner-city at-risk youth. Read More
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CityAlert.com's Damon Clark Receives Chicago Defender Men Of Excellence Award
CityAlert.com founder Damon Clark received the Chicago Defender 2015 Men of Excellence Award. The ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago recognized dozens of men for their integrity, strength, and courage. Read More
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First-Time Director Pays Homage to His Jersey Roots in Upcoming Urban Flick, "Interrogation Room 109"
New director, Anthony Malachi, is set to release his first film, "Interrogation Room 109", a fast-paced, urban drama set in Jersey City, NJ. The movie, starring both seasoned veterans and newcomers is slated for release on January 9, 2015 Read More
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Confronting Racism, the Fear of Black History
My Bible Culture launches the Illustrated Reference Bible reflecting a more accurate depiction of the people in the book. The portrayal of black civilizations in mainstream media will undoubtedly change the way we view history and black people. Read More
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Invents Company Unveils The African-American Commemorative "Heritage Ring"
The Commemorative Heritage Ring, aesthetically pleasing jewelry that celebrates the African American heritage is made of various precious metals and stones and features distinctive symbols representing the African American experience. Read More
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Toy Designer Introduces Her Ethnikos Collection In a Crowdfunding Campaign
Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the ETHNIKOS crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The campaign is raising funds to provide one million toys to one million kids in need. Read More
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The Midnight Story Series Needs Your Help
Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the Midnight story series crowdfunding campaign on RocketHub. This campaign hopes to raise the funds needed to bring the first story in this series to life. Read More
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Tragic Real Life Donald Sterling Type Event Not Recorded, But with Four Years Documented Evidence
New Book Release by author Sandra Black: Entitled, Mother Enslaved: Ultimate Betrayal hits major book stores soon through Ingram distributors. The author tells her story of race and disability discrimination that leaves her elderly mother a victim. Read More
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