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Olympic Gold Medalist Cindy Brown, OLY and Harvard Law School Grad, Entertainment Lawyer Raye Mitchell Launch Bossology® 53 Entertainment, Media and Content Production Company
Cindy Brown uses her Olympian platform to advance social justice, racial, and LGBTQ equity. In July 2021, Brown began working with USC MBA and Harvard Law School grad, entertainment lawyer, and producer Raye Mitchell, host of The Mouthology Show.TV, to help tell her story and be heard. They decided to join forces. Read More
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ASCENDtials Launches First Healing Session Collaboration on KOSMelaninology™ and Developing Self-Awareness With Chivona Renee Newsome, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter NYC
Join us for our Online Healing Session with NYC Black Lives Matter Founder Chivona Newsome. Support ASCENDtials mission to recognize and preserve culture rooted in truth that we might secure equality. Read More
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The Amazon of Black-Owned Businesses Launches Just in Time for Juneteenth
BlacFundsMatter.com has the largest online assortment of products from Black-owned businesses. Visitors can easily shop a variety of growing categories, such as clothing, food, jewelry, beauty and more. If it is from a Black-owned business, it's either on or it'll soon be on BlacFundsMatter.com. Read More
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For Juneteenth, 100+ Sets of 'ABC Flash Cards' Donated to DC Students to Help Bridge the Summer Learning Gap
In celebration of Juneteenth, the D.C. Divas partners with DC Tours and Transportation and popular children's book author Markette Sheppard to donate 100+ sets of ABC flash cards and matching posters featuring diverse children and images to support literacy and help bridge the summer learning gap in Washington, D.C. communities of color. Read More
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Diagnosing New Jersey's Unique COVID-19 Challenges With Data: First Poll of New Jersey Parents This School Year Shows Stark Racial and Income Disparities in Learning Experience
Civil Rights and Parent Leaders Support Poll Findings That Families Need More Support in Remote Learning, Digital Divide, and Food Insecurity Read More
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'Family Matters' stars bring Christmas Spirit in Legacy Distribution's Holiday Romance 'Christmas In Carolina'
Legacy Distribution debuts the uplifting holiday romance about finding love when you least expect it, "Christmas In Carolina." Stars Joslyn Y. Hall ('Atlanta') and David L. Rowell ("Com-pli-cat-ed') alongside Kellie Shanygne Williams and Darius McCrary of 'Family Matters'. Widely available Nov. 1, 2020. Read More
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New Mental Health Programs Offer a Safe Space, Support Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic and Systemic Racism, Expanded Staff and Saturday Sessions Offer Help to 'Communities That Are Struggling'
The COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racial inequality have created a one-two punch to the psyche of the region's black communities, leading to grief, trauma, and a strain on their mental health. Now, the Whittier Street Health Center is answering the call to action. The support groups, which will be provided at no cost to patients, are specifically aimed for black, indigenous people of color (BIPOC). Read More
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'Chicago ER,' Produced by The Michael Group, Premieres on LIFETIME, Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT
With the 'Windy City' quickly gaining a reputation as the 'Warring City,' people might think this show is going to be a flashy movie or series about an army of men, banding together to fight crime and take back the city streets. Instead, this is a REAL-life, REAL-time documentary that follows the REAL heroes of Chicago's violent South Side - the FEMALE medical staff at Roseland Community Hospital - the only helpline in the area. They're women at war and this is their story. Read More
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Broadway's first African-American leading man comes to life when Vision Film's presents THE BLACK EMPEROR OF BROADWAY
Directed by Arthur Egeli and starring Shaun Parkes, John Hensley and Liza Weil, "The Black Emperor of Broadway" will be available on VOD Sept. 15 and DVD Oct. 6, 2020. Read More
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The National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. Makes Its Debut
The first organization of its kind, The National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. seeks to bring together distinguished African-American compliance and risk management professionals. Read More
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PureVPN Stands for Inclusion & Condemns Acts of Violence Against Anyone
PureVPN stands in solidarity with all its stakeholders no matter what color, religion, or gender they belong to and encourages the global community to voice their opinion and extend support to those in need because silence is complicity. Read More
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Ashby & Graff Pledges to Donate to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund to Assist in Their Fight for Racial Justice.
Ashby & Graff® calls out legacy of discrimination in real estate industry and challenges business across America to stand in solidarity with Black Americans who are fighting for survival. Pledges financial support for the NAACP. Read More
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Global Prayer Convocation Illuminates United Nations Civil Rights Initiative
In honor of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, Global Prayer Convocation 2018 will host thousands called to pray for the restoration of the Black Church through renewal, resistance and reclamation. Read More
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Banded Peacock Launches Eye-Catching Statement Tees for the "Hipster" and "Tres Chic"
Banded Peacock launches The I Am Collection of hand-foiled, glitter and vinyl designer statement apparel in ten head-turning designs. Using bright foils, glitter and vinyl, fashion-forward statements; differentiating itself from the competitors in quality and style. Read More
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Calling for Ban on Electroshock of Children
At the annual convention of the American Psychiatric Association in Atlanta, Georgia, diverse organizations including the Nation of Islam, NAACP, Black Lives Matter, 10,000 Fearless Men and Concerned Black Clergy joined CCHR (Citizens Commission on Human Rights) in a demonstration to demand the ban of shock treatment on children. Read More
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