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Black History Milestones: Timeline, Part 1 (1619 – 1896)

February 9, 2022 admin 0

Part 1 (1619 – 1896) By Black PR Wire In August of 1619, a journal entry recorded that “20 and odd” Angolans, kidnapped by the Portuguese, arrived in the British colony of Virginia and were then were bought by English colonists. The […]

Arts & Culture

BWe NEXT (Black Women’s Expo) Expands Market to include shows in Detroit and Atlanta in 2022

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Look out Detroit and Atlanta! The Chicago-born BWe NEXT (Black Women’sExpo) is headed your way as announced by Founder and Executive Producer Merry Greenvia Facebook Live. Green virtually discussed the addition of the Motor City June 18-19,2022 and “Hotlanta” December […]

WHAT BETTER TIME TO REMEMBER FORGOTTEN BLACK HEROES WHO HELPED END SLAVERY IN AMERICA THAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH?

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Docudramas based on the lives of Denmark Vesey, Charlotte Forten and Solomon Northup now streaming. Streaming on Tubi, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Productions of Past America Inc. and Pentacom Productions Inc. Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion Denmark Vesey grew up a slave […]

The Nation Goes Red in February

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Wear Red and Give By American Heart Association The first Friday each February is American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual […]

McDonald’s USA Celebrates Black History With “Future 22” — a Campaign Spotlighting Young Gamechangers

February 3, 2022 admin 0

Actress Keke Palmer has been tapped to tell stories of these next generation leaders who are positively shaping the future, one impactful act at a time McDonald’s has launched “Future 22,” a new creative campaign that celebrates the work of […]

New National TV Ad Campaign Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy and Encourages Black Families to Consider COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages Five and Older

February 1, 2022 admin 0

With a record-high number of kids hospitalized with COVID-19, vaccinations remain best form of protection against virus As Omicron continues to spread rapidly throughout the country, more children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before. A compelling new television […]

There’s one place that doesn’t require reservations on Valentine’s Day, and that’s your home – Chef Darline Dorcely

February 1, 2022 admin 0

By Chef Darline Dorcely Easy Steps to Prepare an Aphrodisiac Dish on Valentine’s Day Most likely, you’ve been doing a lot of cooking at home with your significant other. For couples, making a meal together could grow into a shared […]

events

The Association of Black Cardiologists Announces “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health™” National Awareness Campaign during Black History and Heart Month

February 1, 2022 admin 0

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), in media partnership with OWN Digital, LLC, launches “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal HealthTM” social media campaign which emphasizes, “Maternal Health is a critical matter for everyone.” Throughout February, videos featuring a unique […]

African American Literature Book Club’s 95 Bestselling Books for 2021

January 20, 2022 admin 0

By Troy JohnsonFounder AALBC.com Our bestsellers list has been published continuously since 1998 and is the most visible list focused on Black Books in existence. You will learn about books selling well, in the Black community, that may never show […]

The Executive Leadership Council Announces the Appointment of Lori Walker as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

January 17, 2022 admin 0

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) on January 12th announced the appointment of Lori Walker as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 10, 2022. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior […]

An interview with Carrington M. Carter Co-Founder and General Partner East Chop Capital

December 14, 2021 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your company. East Chop Capital is a Black-owned private equity firm with $7M in assets under management. East Chop Capital was founded by Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter in 2018, born from the […]

Civil Rights Leader Dr. Harry Blake’s Legacy Lives on at Shreveport Health Fair to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations

December 1, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang For Lashonda Diouf, a long-time member of Mount Canaan Baptist Church, the recent Stay Well Harry Blake Empowerment Health Fair & Vaccination Event held a special place in her heart. “This event is important for a lot […]

#GivingTuesday is here!

November 30, 2021 admin 0

For the past 27 years, TIS Foundation has been on the frontline of human service delivery, workforce development, and community outreach to alleviate the ill effects of poverty in the United States and Sub-Sahara Africa. We have continued to provide […]

A Solution To The Multi-Faceted Financial Challenges Of African Immigrants In Simba – Founder Simon Tiemtore

November 18, 2021 admin 0

Simba, the upcoming African Fintech company has launched a new card to ease money transfer services for African immigrants in the USA. With transfer of funds free for a Simba-to-Simba card, the African Fintech has taken another giant step in […]

We Swim Too – Sigma Gamma Rho Is Changing Narrative Between The Black Community & Swimming

October 22, 2021 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara Photos Mike Lewis/USA The idea that African-Americans cannot swim is a common stereotype steeped in racism that is perpetuated by systemic racism and a lack of representation of black swimmers,especially during the Olympics when many Americans tend […]

Diary of an HBCU President: The COVID Edition

October 21, 2021 admin 0

By Carrington McKenzie Whigham I remember vowing to protect and defend our student body, but not even the oldest faculty member could have possibly warned me about the approach of a global health crisis. Student government association (SGA) presidents across […]