Learn To Unleash The True Artist in You At GEO's - Sip and Paint Party In September!

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Did you ever think about being an artist painting on canvass?  Does the spirit of a great painter reside in you untapped?  We have found a great event for you in our community!

Unleash your creativity at Geo's Sip and Paint Party.  You'll learn to unlock your creative spirit before the party is done. Learn from renowned International Multimedia artist Audley GEO Smith!

Can Southeast Queens Homeowners Make Over $1,850 A Day Cashing In On The Movie Set Industry?

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Set Scouter, a full-service marketplace that connects film, TV and commercial producers with residential location owners, is expanding its services into New York City, opening up a large inventory of residential spaces to brands and producers looking for the ideal setting for anything from film and episodic TV to commercials and music videos. Hopping on the sharing economy trend, Set Scouter’s platform makes the process of scouting for and booking home-owned spaces incredibly simple, connecting property owners with production companies, brands, agencies and individual creatives, and facilitating the entire process of booking a location.


New York City is the latest metropolis to join the ranks of Set Scouter cities, which includes thousands of listings in Toronto, Miami, Chicago and Austin.

Get The Scoop On The NY City Councils Leaders' Response to Donald Trump Ending DACA

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Joint Statement by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and

Immigration Chair Carlos Menchaca

September 5, 2017

Re: Trump Administration’s Termination of DACA

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Learn How Pharmaceutical Powerhouse Merck Is Courting Black College Students From HBCUs

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Columbus, OH - A partnership has been announced between Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and HBCUConnect.com, the largest social network and career site targeting the students, faculty, and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The partnership is designed to introduce graduating seniors (and graduate students) from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Merck’s Leadership Development Program. The Leadership Development Program is an entry-level program designed to act as a conduit for emerging talent to train for leadership positions of increasing responsibility and visibility within key divisions of Merck’s business.

Learn About The Promising Fourth Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo 2017

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Greensboro, NC - The Fourth Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo 2017, sponsored by AccessLex Institute, is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Bennett College and Saturday, September 16, 2017 at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. This groundbreaking summit is the exclusive national event of its kind in the entire country focused on empowering HBCU students and graduates interested in going to law school and becoming lawyers, and addressing the unique issues, concerns and challenges facing them.

Students and graduates from all HBCUs are invited to meet and come together in Greensboro this fall to take part in two intensive and power-packed days which will expose them to game-changing information, resources, and connections designed to help them achieve success in a demanding educational endeavor and tough field in great need of diversity.

See How This Innovative School Supply Company Has Creative Ways to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

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Columbus, GA  -- Georgia-based, Black-themed school supplies company, Innovative Supplies Worldwide, Inc, have embarked on a mission to help Hurricane Harvey flood victims.

The company is currently offering consumers the option to purchase school supplies from their website to donate to school-aged children and young adults who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Customers can purchase high quality and inspiring school supplies for as low as $3.68. The company will cover the shipping costs to send these supplies to flood relief victims in Texas.

Find Out How NY Senator James Sanders Is Helping Senior Citizens Get Jobs

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State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) held a Senior Job and Resource Fair on August 29, 2017 at the Rochdale Village Community Center. Recognizing that the best things come with age including age and responsibility, Sanders sought to match those ages 55 and older with employment opportunities.

Is McDonald's Food Poisoning The Black Community?

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Several African-American business owners in California are owners of McDonald's restaurants, and although they are always giving back, some say they are also poisoning the community with low quality food.

A recent article in the Inland Valley News highlighted, not one or two, but three second-generation McDonald’s franchise owners in Southern California. The article emphasized that they are not only providing for their families and creating jobs, but are also demonstrating the importance of continuing the legacy started by their parents as franchise owners of McDonald's.

Be Wowed By These 7 Amazing Young Black Children Running Successful Businesses!

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Being an entrepreneur is one tough job. That's why these 5 young entrepreneurs are so amazing. They are young, black and in business for themselves. They started out young, worked hard, and now they are successful -- at a very youthful age!

Discover The Top 5 Cities With the Highest Percentage Of Black Businesses

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There are more than 2 million Black-owned businesses in the United States, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are five cities in particular that have significantly more than the others.

Take A Look At These Top Black Technology Companies Making Their Mark In Business

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There are hundreds of software and technology companies in the U.S. Some of the top well-known ones include Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Google -- But there are also many successful technology companies in the U.S. that are Black-owned.

See How This Inspirational Woman is Helping To Invest $25 Million Dollars Towards Black And Latino Businesses

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Small businesses need three things to survive and grow: capital, networks, and expertise. That is exactly what Monique Woodard is providing as a venture partner through 500 Startups -- a $25 million dollar microfund established to make early stage investments in businesses owned by Blacks and Latinos.

Discover How Local Politicians And Community Leaders Are Investing 1.5 Million To Enhance Immigrant Health Programs

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New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, on September 2nd, joined Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca, Mixteca Organization and Street Soccer USA to announce the New York City Council’s $1.5 million investment for the Immigrant Health Initiative. Established in 2016, the Immigrant Health Initiative supports programs to decrease health disparities among foreign born and native New Yorkers by focusing on improving access to healthcare; addressing cultural and language barriers; and targeting resources and interventions.

Speaker Mark-Viverito and Council Member Menchaca also gathered to celebrate the End of Summer with Street Soccer USA’s elementary school aged players where they distributed backpacks to the children and closed Street Soccer USA’s summer session.

Learn How Black and Latina Women-Owned Businesses Are Finally Getting Startup Funding

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Since 1997, black women-owned businesses have grown 322 percent, making them the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Yet in the past few years, Black women-owned businesses have only received .02 percent of funding, compared to the $1 million or more that white males typically raise in startup funding. What's up with that?

Senator Sanders Calls On Southeast Queens Clergy To Assist In Hurricane Disaster Recovery

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Calling all Clergy Leaders! State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) is hosting an emergency meeting for all the clergy leaders in the 10th Senatorial District concerning Hurricane Harvey and Irma. With the recent disaster of the Hurricane, it is important that we educate ourselves on how to be prepared for such occurrence in the future and work together to assist the affected people.

See How These Ladies Attempt to Make Smoking Profits In the Medical Marijuana Field

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One of the fastest-growing industries in America today is legal marijuana used for medicinal purposes, yet very few people of color can break into the business. In fact, Black ownership in the legal industry is less than 1%. But three visionaries from California want to change this!

 

Checkout Oprah's Billion Dollar Business Tip to Steve Harvey

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Steve Harvey admits that he wants to be a mogul like Oprah. "I'd love to build one of the greatest media empires of all time. Oprah's done it," he said during a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter.

He says that Oprah once told him, "Steve, no matter what, get 51 percent ownership." So, he says that when he was approaching the end of his deal with NBC, WME-IMG came along and offered him a deal to launch another show and be the majority owner. "I called Oprah," Steve said. "And asked her: "Oprah, does this make sense to you?"

Remember In Memoriam Southeast Queens Residents Who Died During 9-11 Attacks

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By Kamau Austin

9/11 has had such a traumatic impact on people all over the world.  People from all backgrounds and ethnic groups were killed in the attack on the Twin Towers, at the World Trade Center. However, today I want to honor those from our area who died in the attacks. 

But 1st please allow me to reminisce just a couple of minutes...

I remember my dad giving me Popular Mechanics, magazines to read.  And remember vividly reading about the plans to build the Twin Towers in Downtown Manhattan.

I remember being awestruck by the plans of building it.  I was incredulous at the idea of what they were going to do. In short, the story about the design and building of the World Trade Center, was the most memorable one I read in those "ole" mechanic and science magazines "back in da day." 

I remember on car trips from New Jersey to New York with my mom and dad seeing the World Trade Center being erected in phases.  Our family did a good number of trips between New York and New Jersey during that time.  It was again awesome reading about the Twin Towers in science magazines and actually seeing it being built in real life...

   

Enjoy Soul Food At 7 Standout Southeast Queens Restaurants - The Remix

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Grilled Chicken and Shrimp at Vibes Restaurant

Today is "Soul Food Sundays" at the Southeast Queens Scoop.  This is an update and remix on an article we did about 3 months back.  Southeast Queens, restaurants are starting to come on strong.  While Harlem is known for it's outstanding soul food restaurants like Amy Ruth's, Chocolat, Mintons, and the legendary Silvias - Southeast Queens is no slouch when it comes to ethnic cuisine and cultural culinary arts.

We have a number of emerging savory soul food eateries that won't disappoint when it comes to serving up the real deal in southern comfort foods.  While there are a good number of these eateries springing up in the area, these 7 standout as soul food places in Southeast Queens we feel confident suggesting to our readers.

Find Out How This NBA Player And His Wife Opened Their First Organic Fast Food Restaurant

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Two-time NBA champion Ray Allen and his wife TV producer Shannon Allen are moving forward with their idea to open a chain of organic fast food restaurants called "Grown". Their first restaurant to be located at 8211 South Dixie Highway in Miami, Florida will offer a full menu of locally sourced, organic dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

See The Past And Future Of Great Queens Jazz by The Fayemi Group

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Did you know Queens has a proud history of contributions to jazz music? These talented young musicians will treat us to some tunes that originated right here in NYC’s best borough! Get your tickets online at the link below or by calling 718-206-0545.

Take A Look At How This Former NFL Superstar Now Owns A Supermarket

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Former NFL superstar, Tyrone Legette, played for the New Orleans Saints,  and several other teams before retiring in 1998. Now he is another kind of superstar -- he is an entrepreneur who recently opened his own grocery store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

Consider Walking To Support This Cancer Awareness Organization In Our Community

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“Lady Diamonds”, “H.E.R.”, “Roxanne Shante” and “Strong Fit” are proud to sponsor our “4th Annual Cancer Awareness Walk”, Sunday October 1st, 2017 at: Brooksville Park, located at: 149th Ave. & S. Conduit Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 from 11am – 5pm. Help us Raise Awareness for our Communities, Funds for “American Cancer Society” and Those In Need.