May 2021 – Heart & Soul

Ethiopian Prince Joel Makonnen Teams with Bestselling Author Kwame Mbalia to Release Powerful Children’s Novel: ‘Believe in Yourself’

May 29, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderojuy Ethiopian Prince Joel Makonnen and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia (of The Tristian Strong Series) have joined forces for an epic release. On shelves now, Prince Joel and Mbalia are behind an […]

Nigerian Refugee Turned Survival To Success As An Entrepreneur

May 28, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Kingsley Kabari was a penniless teen when he arrived in America. Now he runs a growing health-and-wellness business.
The post Nigerian Refugee Turned Survival To Success As An Entrepreneur appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Advocates Sow Seeds For Black Veganism

May 28, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

African Americans are the fastest-growing vegan demographic.
The post Advocates Sow Seeds For Black Veganism appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

A Year In The Death Of George Floyd: Trauma, Hope, And Political Gridlock, By Everyday Americans

May 28, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

A year after the police murder set off protests and violence, Americans wrestle with racial reckoning and political stalemate
The post A Year In The Death Of George Floyd: Trauma, Hope, And Political Gridlock, By Everyday Americans appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

6 Business Strategies After Getting A Door Slammed In Your Face

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Hitting a roadblock when trying to create a movie called “Concrete” turned into a set of powerful lessons for a Hollywood actress.
The post 6 Business Strategies After Getting A Door Slammed In Your Face appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Making Music: West Coast Hip-Hop Legends Join In Glasses Malone’s New Single

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Ice-T, Snoop Dogg collaborate for the first time on “6 ‘N the Mornin”
The post Making Music: West Coast Hip-Hop Legends Join In Glasses Malone’s New Single appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

These Black Entrepreneurs Are Battling On Three Fronts To Keep Businesses Alive

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Their restaurant seeks to survive a pandemic, discrimination and strict city codes.
The post These Black Entrepreneurs Are Battling On Three Fronts To Keep Businesses Alive appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Glenn Close’s Oscar Shout-Out Called ‘Amazing’ By E.U. Front Man Gregory ‘Sugar Bear’ Elliott

May 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Go-go music shimmies back to center stage, thanks to boogie by the award-winning actress.
The post Glenn Close’s Oscar Shout-Out Called ‘Amazing’ By E.U. Front Man Gregory ‘Sugar Bear’ Elliott appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Boardroom Brawl: ExxonMobil Faces Proxy Fight Over Directors’ Slate

May 26, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Effort to elect independent candidates who will push the oil giant to pursue low-carbon initiatives gains momentum.
The post Boardroom Brawl: ExxonMobil Faces Proxy Fight Over Directors’ Slate appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Weight Put On Mental Health At New Football Training Gym

May 26, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Former NFL player and his trainer offer holistic approach to succeeding in sports and life.
The post Weight Put On Mental Health At New Football Training Gym appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Holly Robinson Peete Calls for Representation in Hollywood: ‘We Have Our Power and We Are Claiming It

May 26, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Editor Darlene Aedroju “We have to be everywhere … We have to be at networks making decisions,” the star tells Heart & Soul. “I feel like the more places we are, the better we’re able to see […]

Derrick C. Gilmore Executive Vice President Stillman College

May 26, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to choose a career in higher education? My pathway to a career in higher education was brought about through intentional engagement, mentoring, and sheer luck. The inspiration began on my first day at Albany […]

Barriers to Access, Safety Concerns, and Mistrust of Institutions’ Motivations Impact COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

May 24, 2021 admin 0

Mathematica survey of Black and Latinx communities expose concerns with vaccine’s development and roll-out despite confidence in its effectiveness By Mathematica Lower vaccination rates among members of communities of color likely has less to do with confidence in the vaccine’s […]

VIDEO: College Classmates Set Their Sights On Growing Eyewear Industry

May 21, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

The two women seek a niche in the under-represented African American market.
The post VIDEO: College Classmates Set Their Sights On Growing Eyewear Industry appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

Solo Seeks To Keep Soul Music Relevant

May 20, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

After years away from the music scene, R&B trio brings its ’60s-era sound back.
The post Solo Seeks To Keep Soul Music Relevant appeared first on Zenger News.

[…]

To become the queen, she needed to find her voice. RESPECT starring Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

May 19, 2021 admin 0

Starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin Marlon Wayans as Ted White Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland Kimberly Scott as Mama Franklin Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin Heather Headley as Clara Ward Skye Dakota Turner as Young Aretha Franklin Tate Donovan as John Hammond […]