Saturday, September 30, 2017

Be Inspired By This Interview With Southeast Queens NY Raised Award-Winning Bestselling Author Margaret Johnson-Hodge

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By Kamau Austin with Margaret Johnson-Hodge

Southeast Queens raised Margaret Johnson-Hodge, is another example of the successful, creative, and talented persons from our area.  In addition to having great social activists like Roy Wilkens, sports stars like Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis, jazz greats like Count Basie, Lena Horne, and John Coltrane, and many hip hop artists and business moguls like LL Cool J, Russel Simmons, and Daymond John, we can add a great highly regarded author like Margaret Johnson-Hodge to the list.

Margaret, is the author of eleven published novels, contributor to three anthologies, including the highly successful “Proverbs of the People,” and author of a chapbook. She also will be releasing two additional books “promised” (Young Adult) and “Penny Candy Dreams” (Contemporary Fiction) in 2017.

She has received national acclaim and garnered rave reviews from USA Today, The Dallas Morning Star, Midwest Book Review, Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, The Library Journal, The Quarterly Black Review, Essence Magazine, and Ebony Magazine.

Her works were considered by Showtime and Hallmark for book-to-movie options. Her novels have been used as part of the English curriculum at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where she was guest author, and was invited by Harvard University to submit a short story for their literary magazine.

I had the honor of being granted an interview with the busy and multi-talented award winning author recently.  Her life speaks volumes about her love of writing and aplomb for telling a great story. Checkout her interview below...


Award Winning and Highly Acclaimed
Prolific Author Margaret Johnson-Hodge



High School Students In Southeast Queens Learn to Apply To Art Schools

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Queens Council on the Arts is excited to be recruiting new students into their “High School to Art School” (HS2AS) fall session, which will run October through February on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If you are serious about applying to art schools, they offer extensive preparation through rigorous arts instruction and regular college preparation workshops. In addition to refining your portfolios, you will learn essay-writing techniques, receive college application assistance, and acquire financial aid planning skills necessary to gain acceptance and scholarships to competitive art schools.


Enjoy A Night of Seeing Emerging Broadway Stars In Southeast Queens

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Enjoy a night with some of Broadway’s up and coming artists. “A Night of Broadway” Is a showcase of “Broadway Hits” performed by aspiring Broadway personalities and honoring three outstanding contributors of the arts through music, dance and theatre: Ann-Marie Hudley Simmons, Theara J. Ward, and Carolyn DeVore.





Check Out These Community Give Back Events

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Keep Empowering Youth Achievements (K.E.Y.A.) is hosting its Community Give Back Day on Saturday, September 30th between 10 AM and 6 PM at the KEYA Dance Studio located at 197-18 Linden Blvd. in St. Albans.





Award winning Markeing expert

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Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) -- The Black Heritage Festival is the ultimate family friendly festival that commemorates the many contributions and influences African Americans and the African Diaspora have made in society. The festival is presented by Ebony Magazine and will feature award-winning marketing expert, author and speaker; Velma Trayham. Velma will be honored by the Houston based Black Heritage Festival on Saturday September 30, 2017 in Texas.

This year’s Black Heritage Festival and honor in Houston comes on the heels of the release of Velma's latest book, When God Says Go. The new book is an encouraging leader’s handbook, especially for aspiring entrepreneurs. The book is helping people embrace their go moment; to step out in faith and not allow temporary failure to become permanent defeat.





The Influential African Americans

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 Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Attorney Zulu Ali has been selected as one of the 2017 Most Influential African Americans by the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Action Network founded by Reverend Al Sharpton.



Friday, September 29, 2017

Get Free Access To Finding Over 1,000 Scholarships Available On This New Website

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Nationwide - There are thousands of scholarship programs available to students of all different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, and genders. However, there are at least 300 national scholarship opportunities that are specifically available to Black, minority and/or women students.

ScholarshipsOnline.org, a free online directory of scholarships and other sources of financial aid, has published these opportunities on their web site for students to apply for. The web site is 100% free to use, and features more than 1,000 scholarship listings all in all.


Thursday, September 28, 2017

Be Informed: State Senator Leroy Comrie Announces Legislation To Protect NY Residents In Light of Equifax Data Breach

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Albany, NY - New York State Senator Leroy Comrie, Ranking Member on the Consumer Protection Committee, announced the introduction of legislation in response to the Equifax hack that potentially compromised sensitive information for 143 million American consumers. Senator Comrie’s legislation would expedite the time in which a data breach must be reported, help assist and protect consumers in dealing with the theft of their personal information and provide clear state regulation over consumer credit reporting agencies.

“From the initial Equifax hack to the company’s inadequate response, it is clear that New York State should be doing much more to incentivize businesses to better protect consumer data,” said Senator Leroy Comrie. “In the ever evolving world of emerging technology, it is imperative that safeguards are in place to prevent personal information like social security numbers and banking information from so easily ending up in the hands of hackers.”



See Why Southeast Queens Native 50 Cent Claims Donald Trump Offered Him $500,000

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By Kamau Austin

50 Cent, a native of Southeast Queens, savvy rap star, hip hop mogul, and celebrity entrepreneur extraordinaire revealed President Donald Trump, also a native of Jamaica, NYC (Jamaica Estates) offered him $500,000 to appear with his campaign.  According to Billboard Magazine, 50 cent announced this in an interview on Hot 97 on September 26th, 2017.

50 Cent, obviously not a Donald Trump Fan, in an Interview on "The View," said in reference to Donald Trump, "we gotta get rid of him."  In the Hot 97 Interview Billboard reported 50 Cent as stating "Before he got elected, they were having issues with the African American vote," 50 said.

"They wanted to pay me $500,000 as part of the campaign just to make an appearance. I was like, 'Nah, that's not good money."


Photo Credits 50 Cent and Donald Trump


Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Improve Community Relations With The 113th Precinct Community Council

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The President of the 113th Precinct Community Council Karen Clements. Meetings are generally held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church from September through June. The Commanding Officer of the 113th Precinct is Inspector Frederick J. Grover.



Be Informed Attend The Community Board 12 Monthly Meeting

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Serving the communities of Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, South Ozone Park, and Springfield Gardens, Queens Community Board 12 holds its General Board meetings every third Wednesday of each month from September through June, except for the month of December (second Wednesday).



Students With Medical Or Health Aspirations Take A Trip To The Minority Student Medical Career

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Education Activists Vanessa Sparks, William McDonald and Stacey Payton are sponsoring a trip to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) “Minority Student Career Fair” on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Boston, MA. This event is open to high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and the health professions.

The conference focuses on the medical profession, strategies on college/medical school admission, participation in medical and health-care discussions and activities, and receives information on medical programs for high school/college. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to meet and network with deans, administrators and students from medical schools and health professional schools from around the country.


Discover How A New Book Explores The Impoverishing Effects Of A "Black Tax"

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Southbury, CT - While Black Americans have long felt the devastating effects of anti-black discrimination, they have often had great difficulty articulating and substantiating both the existence and impact of that discrimination to an American public who is convinced that it no longer exists.

Professionals in academia, the media, and the business community, along with people in the general public have struggled to explain the significant and persistent gaps (in wealth, employment, achievement and poverty) between Black and White communities in what they perceive to be a post racial America.



Find Out How This Teen Author's Books Became The 1st To Become Mandatory Reading In A School System

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Hillside, NJ - 15-year old Essynce Moore is the only African American teen author that has written three books that are mandatory readings for several school district curriculums including Hillside, NJ School District; Brooklyn, NY Charter School(s); and Orange, NJ School District. Her books are a part of a series that she created called The Middle School Chronicles.

Essynce says she would love to meet Oprah, Tyler Perry, Ellen DeGeneres, Harry, Steve Harvey, Zendaya, Rihanna, Ian Somerhalder, Michelle Obama, and so many more.  15-year old author & entrepreneur, Essynce Moore.


Attend The Community Grant Info Session To Learn To Get Funding For Grassroots Projects

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Area Politicians State Senator Leroy Comrie, and State Assembly members Alicia Hyndman, & Clyde Vanel, are hosting an event on how local residents may qualify for grants. Their grants aim at funding materials, basic equipment, and other items needed to make grassroots community-building projects happen. 



Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Please Give Blood In The Latest Drives Because Hurricanes Have Created A Great Need

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With two additional hurricanes on the horizon, the national need for blood may not yet be over.  Help strengthen the local blood supply while also sending blood and platelets to Texas and Florida to help blood centers that were closed in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.




If You're Facing Foreclosure Attend These Free Legal Assistance Events

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New York State Senator Leroy Comrie’s office has partnered with Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation to provide free foreclosure legal assistance to the people of the 14th District. For those of you who may be in the process or at risk of foreclosure, please reach out to Senator Comrie’s office to schedule a free and confidential consultation with a qualified attorney. Call (718) 765-6359 to schedule an appointment.



Grammy Nominated Artist Miki Howard Sings To Help Us Support Domestic Abuse Survivors

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Nationwide - Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me(TM) Benefit Event Series." The two day event starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. All are invited to pick up where the Unsung television movie left off and have an intimate conversation with Miki Howard.


Learn About The New Michael Jackson United Negro College Fund Scholarship

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Nationwide - The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a United Negro College Fund (UNCF) college/university during the current academic year.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by the attending University or College. 



Sunday, September 24, 2017

Connect With The Nubian Network

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Dallas, TX - We’ve seen the reports: African Americans comprise just a small percentage of America’s technology workforce, and the problem is even more pronounced among black women.

Meanwhile, as events like those in Charlottesville confirm that racism in America is still rampant across all facets of society, African American political leaders, celebrities, and media pundits emphasize the importance of economic empowerment as a key component in the black civil rights struggle. 



Celebrate The Southern Queens Park Association 41st Anniversary Gala

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The Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA) is pleased to invite one and all to its 41st Anniversary Gala. Come out and support one of the most important organizations in southeast Queens

SQPA’s mission is to  provide and coordinate comprehensive programs to children, families, adults, and seniors residing in Southeast Queens. SQPA finds innovative ways to combine its stewardship of the 57-acres Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park with its mission to enhance the quality of life of residents in Southern Queens, and park users..


Get A Free Tree - Beautify Your Community - And Help The Environment!

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Need a tree? Then the Eastern Queens Alliance and the New York Restoration Project want to give you one. Come take a tree home!
Check: www.nyrp.org/green-spaces/tree-giveaway/ before attending a giveaway quantities will be available for walk-ups on a first-come, first-served basis.



Learn About Effective Job Search Strategies For The Mature Worker

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Do you notice as you mature it becomes increasingly difficult to get callbacks for job interviews? Are you having more challenges making income and ends meet as you age? This class may be what you need to get you back on track.

Mature workers can face a struggle when it comes to searching for and obtaining employment. This class will define the mature worker, describe obstacles such workers may face, and explain how and where to search for jobs.

Pre-register online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. For more information, visit the Job Information Center or call 718-990-8625. Class code JR100



Learn To Paint A New Future At This Art Of Financial Stability Event

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