Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Southeast Queens Success Dream Team Worth More Than 1 Billion Dollars!

The Greater Jamaica/Southeast Queens, NYC, area could be one of the best kept secrets in African American cultural history.  It is the home and 3rd epicenter in the NYC area that nurtured and inspired some of the most successful African Americans in the last century and perhaps all time.

While Harlem and Central Brooklyn, are better known historical centers for northern Black culture, with demographic shifts driven by gentrification - Southeast Queens seems to be becoming the go to place and perhaps last NYC bastion of African American community economic emergence in the area. 

Harlem and Central Brooklyn, have had more name recognition, and even became major New York City tourist attractions and enclaves for hipsters.   However, Southeast Queens quietly became a historic community in a number of respects.  It was the Greater Jamaica/Southeast Queens, area that became the 1st Black community in a major area where Black income exceeded white income in the surrounding areas back in 2006 (according to the US Census and NY Times) in the United States!

In short, the Greater Jamaica/Southeast Queens area has had a history of a community striving and upwardly mobility aplomb with social and cultural richness.  This cultural and social richness has been a bit under the radar in media until now...

Today we will make a statement that Illustrates the area's cultural richness with a nod to it's luminaries in celebrity status and business success.  And we'll call them at the Southeast Queens Scoop, the: "Southeast Queens' Success Dream Team - 2017."  Yep, that name has a ring to it!  This will be a 2-part series.  In part 2 we will focus on legendary historic figures.

Many people in the Greater Jamaica/Southeast Queens, NYC area know that some great jazz musicians and hip hop artist hail from the area.  It is common knowledge in the neighborhood great jazz artist and sports figures had homes and lived in the area.

People like James Brown, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Mercedes Ellington, Joe Louis, Roy Wilkins, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tom Browne, and many others are known by the mature crowd to have lived in the area.  The younger generation realizes a lot of renowned hip hop artists and style moguls come from the area like Run DMC, Russell Simmons, 50 Cent, and Daymond Johns of FUBU and TV fame all come from this historic area.

We may not cover all the high achievers from the area. But it is a start.  
 In the comment section feel free to tell us who you feel should also be on the list!  And without any further ado we present the Money Makers of the "Southeast Queens' Success Dream Team - 2017!"

1st on the Southeast Queens' Success Dream Team - 2017 is Russell Simmons.  We all know how Russell, from the Hollis area, became one of the pioneering moguls marketing hip hop culture.  Russell expanded his empire and business savvy into fashion brands like Phat Farm.  It was reported in the Atlantic Black Star News that Russell Simmons network is about 350 million dollars!

2nd on the list would be entrepreneur extraordinaire Daymond Johns.  Daymond cut his teeth and quickly emerged as an elite fashion brand merchandiser as one of the Founders of FUBU (For Us By Us).  He and his partners sold the company and he subsequently became an investor and celebrity business mogul on the popular TV show Shark Tank.  His networth is reported to be 250 million dollars.

3rd on our list is the dramatic thespian standout from what used to be called Andrew Jackson High School, on the border of St. Albans, and Cambria Heights - Joe Morton!  Morton can be remembered for making ripples on the national stage in a small independent film called "A Brotha From Another Planet." More recently he is known as the dangerous dad in the TV series Scandal.  He's networth is reported to be about 145 million dollars.

4th on our list and hip hop artist turned savvy business investor is 50 cents.  He is from the South Jamaica area.  He not only is known for his hardcore realistic urban hip hop rap game but he was smart in investing in a health and fitness orientated company too.  His networth is reportedly 125 million dollars.

5th on the Southeast Queens' Success Dream Team - 2017 is the "GodFather of Soul," who is unfortunately no longer with us - James Brown.  James Brown, should be remembered as one of our first national Black media superstars.  I'm just saying before the likes of Michael Jackson and Prince in pop music there was James Brown.  According to our research his body of powerful soulful music makes his estate worth a whopping 100 million dollars!
Andrew Jackson HS Pic of
Actor Joe Morton
6th on the Southeast Queens' Success Dream Team - 2017 - is the resourceful and driven business mogul, attorney, and entrepreneur par excellence - Richard Parsons. Parsons was able to pass the bar and become an attorney without the traditional law school route.  His persistence drove him to become one of the country's most respected and sought after CEOs once actually running the colossal AOL Time-Warner Communications giant.

Parsons is presently also noted for being a restaurateur in Harlem owning the highly regarded Mintons jazz and supper club and Cecils catering establishment. He is reportedly worth 100 million dollars.


7th is a guy we love who is constantly giving back visibly to the community LL Cool J.  Cool J can be found in the community on occasion donating his time and money to things ranging from park development projects to giving out gifts on Christmas in the area.  This is why he is probably thought of as one of the most highly regarded celebrities from the area.

He has been able to muscle his rap career into TV and film.  His career has certainly had longevity.  LL is reportedly worth a very respectable 80 million dollars.

8th is Nikki Minaj.  Nikki is probably one of the most recognized voices in the rap game today.  And Minaj isn't afraid of controversy.  In fact she seems to almost relish it.

She is known for her outspoken lyrics and persona.  And Nikki is smart when it comes to increasing her business affairs.  Nikki Minaj is worth a very impressive 45 million dollars.


The Mercurial Ja Rules is also said to be a person who lived in Queens.  He is reportedly worth 90 million dollars.

These stars and business luminaires alone are collectively worth over 1.2 Billion dollars.

However, money and revenue generation is a great thing but isn't the full story when it comes to being a success.  Success should also be gauged by having a powerful social impact.  So in part 2 of this series we'll focus on great members of the Southeast Queens Success Dream Team, to have a powerful impact on society actually changing the world forever.


Written By Kamau Austin

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About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here




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Friday, May 5, 2017

Your Hair and Beauty Can Now Sparkle in Southeast Queens

An up and coming Black beauty supply store - and more in
St. Albans, Queens, is Sparkle Hair and Beauty Supply Boutique for U Inc
. The address is 193-04 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412.  They showcase custom wigs and quality ethnic beauty products. Sparkle Hair and Beauty is more of a boutique, where you can get fitted and furnished with quality hair products, weaving and braiding.  The haircare and beauty establishment also provides exclusive custom braiding hairstyling and even has a talented makeup artist on staff for women who need those services.  This especial comes in handy for women for weddings, galas, and special occasions.


The hair boutique has also recently launched an interactive website and digital marketing campaign.  The website can be viewed to see a broader selection of their products and services.  Click the link to see the new website of this Black owned St. Albans Hair and Beauty Store

The boutique is the collaboration of husband and wife team Christobelle Washington and Joseph Washington.  Ms. Washington has had earlier businesses in the haircare field and she wanted to try something more in the ethnic hair and beauty product field.
They opened their boutique in December, 2016.  It took them a few months and a lot of dedication to open the shop. The Washington's believe attentive customer focus and quality products are most important to their business.

Treating Black, African American and Caribbean women well is a very important issue in the haircare and beauty business these days. This is an issue that is making the news nationally.

Many African American women and men recently have expressed concern about the low representation of ownership for their ethnic group in the Black haircare and beauty supply market.  Significant numbers have complained about the lack of respectful customer service at ethnic hair care and beauty supply stores across the country.



This has been a recurring hot topic in some black communities for years.  Significant numbers of women have complained about this for a long time.  This is no secret because in social media videos that are often passed around these days we see altercations with owners of these stores and Black women.

Despite the contentious and dearth of Black representation in the Black beauty and hair supply store industry St. Albans has a number of hair and beauty supply stores sprouting up.  Sparkle Hair and Beauty Supply Boutique for U Inc., hopes to continue to stand out by providing the quality hair products, hairstyling, and customer service desperately needed in our area.

To reach them contact phone number: 718-413-4634 or Cell 347-863-9431.  Or checkout their: Black owned hair and beauty website   











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The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here



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Vital Health Foods Offers Healthier Food Choices For the Community

Vital Health Foods is like an Oasis of Natural and Organic Products
While many people believe Blacks and people of color are primarily consumers of junk food and less healthy soul food, increasingly it is obvious more of us want healthier food choices.  The Greater Jamaica/Southeast Queens area, is an indication of the growing health food trends in our area and across the country.

Larger supermarket chains in our area are carrying some healthier food options like organic produce, non-GMO foods, and other natural products.

However, local residents need not to go searching through larger food chains to find and discover high quality top shelf health foods, organic products, and things like fresh squeezed juices.  Vital Health Foods, a community based business, offers an amazing array of organic and natural foods.

The health food store not only is well stocked with natural, organic, and non-GMO products it boasts a great juice bar and also has hot foods like great veggie patties, sandwiches, and burgers.  Vital's staff is very knowledgeable in the health stores products and supplements. It also has freezers for select frozen organic vegetables.  It also carries organic cereals, pastas, snacks and much more.

Vital Health Foods, is a hidden treasure and an oasis of health foods in our community.  If you would like to eat healthy while supporting a community based business with excellent products Vital Health Foods, has a wide selection of foods, a knowledgeable staff, and excellent service.  You'll also love their awesome juice bar and hot foods.  If you haven't give them a visit.

Vital Foods has a wide selection of vitamins, supplements, and a knowledgeable staff

Vital Health Foods also carries healthy topical products and hygienic products

The Incredible Juice Bar at Vital Health Foods


About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here


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Thursday, May 4, 2017

Register Your Child for the Black Spectrum Summer Theatre Camp Open House

There will be a Summer Theatre Camp "Open House" at the Black Spectrum Theatre, for children between 8 - 13.  Thursday May 11th 6:45pm.

Entrance to the Black Spectrum Theatre

The Summer Theatre Camp will be July 5th, thru August, 11th.  The hours of operation will be Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.  There will be trips to an Amusement Park, Bowling, Statue of Liberty, and more.  For more information call 718-723-1800 ext. 205.

The Black Spectrum Theatre, serving Queens since 1970, hosts stage productions, films and performing arts that help promote and bring awareness to issues within the African-American community. With a particular focus on youth education, the theater serves the local African-American, Caribbean-American and Latino populations residing within its Queens location.

Youth programs include after-school options that enrich children’s lives through theater production, music studio recording and digital video production; a summer camp; and programs that encourage and support up-and-coming young actors. and is located in Roy Wilkens Park, in St. Albans, New York.


Youth Performance at the Black Spectrum Theatre





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The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here


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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Celebrate Mother's Day With Live Entertainment And Tasty Soul Food At Thomasina's

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Thomasina's Catering Hall, a local reception hall dining space, in St. Albans, Queens, is having a Sunday Brunch on Mother's Day.  Thomasina's is known in the community for hosting upscale tasteful catering events for families and organizations in the area.  Thomasina's is located at: 205-35 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11412.

We enjoy eating at the Sunday Brunches at Thomasina's Catering Hall.  The staff is very amiable.  The food selection is a wide selection of ethnic and soul food staples like fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, baked chicken, fried and baked fish and much more.

The salads and desserts are very good too.  They also feature live gospel jazz and other entertainment.  One of our favorites is the collard greens seasoned with turkey.  This dish is probably the best I've tasted at an ethnic or soul food dining establishment.

We know the importance of celebrating our Mother's contribution to our lives and community.  Mother's are the glue that holds our family and community together.

So if you are looking to celebrate the most important woman in your life, why not treat her to a great Mother's Day Brunch at Thomasina's Catering Hall?  You'll enjoy the tasty soul food, great service, and enjoyable entertainment.



Celebrate Mother’s Day

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Thomasina’s 

 Sunday May 14Th 2017

Thomasina’s Catering Hall is located at 205 – 35 Linden Blvd. St. Albans NY 11412.
Thomasina’s has a family oriented, relaxed atmosphere with social networking ambience. 

This year Thomasina’s Mother’s Day Celebration will feature two shows:


1St. Show      Gospel of Joy
1:00pm – 4:00pm


Gospel of Joy Singers Video

2nd Show     Debbie Napper & The Napper Time Band
6:00pm – 9:00pm 

 Debbie Napper and the Napper - Time Band Video


Cover Charge: $27 for Adults and Children (10 years old and younger) $15. A special Mother’s Days Menu will be served with all the trimmings that is sure to satisfy.  

Thomasina’s is open every Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm for the Sunday Buffet with live entertainment. Menu includes a variety of ethnic cuisine. Wednesday Nights Thomasina's also features live Jazz.











About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here



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