The GOP And Conservatives Claim The Democratic Party Hasn't Done Anything For Black People. Is this true?

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Should The Democratic Party Be

Abandoned By Black People?

By Greg Johnson

Picture Courtesy Of Lauren Gerson

One thing I must do is applaud all the Black people who discuss politics. But I believe there are some serious misconceptions out there. 

Some people are claiming it is the Democrats who have always hurt or undermined the aspirations of Blacks. Nothing could be further from the truth.

It was a Democratic President (Harry Truman) who integrated the Armed Forces. It was Democratic President (John F. Kennedy) who said of those fighting for their Civil Rights: "the cause of the Negro is just."

See Free - The High Energy Of The ALL Woman Jazz and Blues Group Sage

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with Sage, on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

See Our Community's Fine Artists At SQPA’s 16th Annual Art Exhibition

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Fine Artists Showcased At SQPA Opening Reception

The Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA) is pleased to present the 16th Annual SQPA Art Exhibition. Here is your chance to experience the work of southeast Queens’ finest artist. Various activities for students are planned. For additional call 718-276-4630 extension 100 or mryland@sqpa.org

Black Cosmetic Chemist

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Newport News, VA -- Nuekie, a skin care company for people of color, is delighted to announce the launch of the Nuekie Skin of Color Directory. The aim of the exclusive online directory is to provide women of color with access to the finest skin care services regardless of their location within the United States.

The online resource was created by Eunice Cofie-Obeng, a cosmetic chemist and esthetician, after surveying women of color and learning that many of them could not find a skin care professional who specialized in ethnic skin. Some of these women had even been turned away because the skin care professional didn’t know how to treat their skin.

Women of color deal with unique skin issues in comparison to those with Caucasian skin. This is due to the fact that there is a significant amount of melanin found in their skin and there are differences in the structure and function of ethnic skin. Some of the common skin care concerns women of color have include acne and hyperpigmentation which requires a level of expertise that very few estheticians possess. This is where the directory will prove invaluable.

African American Math Tutor's Books

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Manteca, CA  Johnny Bowens, the author of Family Math LLC is very happy to report what people are saying about his math books.

Mr. Bowens says he is getting nothing but positive responses from people of all backgrounds who have used his books. He says, “I have had people hoping to pass GED exams (and other school exams), to others hoping to pass math classes in order to graduate, to a corporate executive and others saying Family Math LLC was the difference maker for them.”

He recounts the story of one very happy dad who told him Family Math LLC made all the difference in the world. Before getting the books his daughters were failing their middle school math classes. He got the books and used them. Through the use of Family Math LLC his daughters were able to pass their math classes and graduate.

Beauty Supply Company

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Akron, OH  Beauty stores in Akron are traditionally owned by Asians but the city may soon have its first Black-owned beauty store if Royalty Beauty Supply meets its campaign goal on Buy the Block to fund the purchase of a building located at 1324-1328 Vernon Odom Blvd Akron OH, 44320.

Royalty Beauty Supply is on a quest to raise $395,625. $205,000 of that amount will go towards the purchase of the property and the remainder will be used to refurbish the building, purchase inventory fixtures, furniture and office equipment.

The building is situated in a bustling intersection that has experienced substantial growth in shoppers and new stores in the last 3 years. The building boasts 2,400 square foot of space and is currently separated into two units. Royalty Beauty Supply is seeking to transform the location into a Beauty Supply Store and Nail Spa Commercial Development that caters primarily to the African American market.

American Legion Rosedale Post 483 Food Pantry March 21

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American Legion Rosedale Post 483 and Taurus Associates, Inc. are pleased to present a food pantry every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to to 7:00 pm.

Checkout This New App Which Helps African Americans Survive Police Encounters

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Solomon's Shield, a new app for managing emergency and non-emergency law enforcement encounters has quickly reached over 30,000 downloads. The app, which is essentially in its beta release, has gained traction globally with no marketing. Solomon's Shield exists to help prevent escalations before, during, and after police and law enforcement interactions. The app is free and encourages people who are likely targeted by police officers to know the full extent of their rights and how to navigate these situations.

Succeed in Business and life

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Nationwide -- Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, author of One Move At a Time, How to Win at Chess and Life (#1 Amazon best seller) and founder of Be Someone, Inc., will speak at the Black CEO Conference 2018, to be held at the Westin Dulles Airport, Herndon, VA, February 22-24.

Hudson, an international chess champion, uses the game of chess to teach young people - many of them at-risk youngsters - how to succeed at life by making the right moves. He is a strategist and inspirational speaker who has toured the nation delivering his message of "head up, pants up, grades up, and most importantly, never give up." Hudson also presents a version of his program specifically tailored for business leaders.

As founder of Be Someone, Inc., Hudson has created a successful youth development program for students not only in his home state of Georgia but throughout the country teaching them the game of life through the game of chess. He has coached his hometown students to a state chess championship and Atlanta public school students to three city-wide chess championships. He was invited to teach children in four U.S. cities and was selected by the Disney Corp. to help promote their chess-oriented film, The Queen Of Katwe.

See Why US Rep Greg Meeks And Local Politicians Are Taking USPS To Task

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U.S. Reps. Meeks, Meng, Maloney, Velasquez, and

Jeffries Meet with USPS to Discuss NYC Postal Crisis

JAMAICA, NY— This week, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Congresswomen Grace Meng (NY-06) of Queens were joined by staff of U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), and Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) in a meeting the Members requested with the United States Postal Service (USPS) about the ongoing postal crisis in Queens and Brooklyn.

“This meeting was a productive first step, though it falls far short of a full and adequate resolution of the postal service crisis in Queens and Brooklyn. In our meeting, I was very candid about the shortcomings of USPS’ service in my district.

I retold my constituents’ stories about delayed and non-delivered mail, lost packages, and mailbox manipulation,” Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) said. “Our constituents should never have to worry about the many postal service issues plaguing our boroughs. The postal service assured us it will hire additional staff—including letter carriers—to resolve delays and discrepancies in mail delivery; station USPS staff on phone lines to respond to comments and concerns from the public, and to ensure every postal matter is handled in a timely manner; and, retrofit 3,000 P.O. Boxes in Queens and Brooklyn to prevent ‘mail fishing. I’ll continue to hold USPS accountable as it attempts to fix outstanding mail issues in my district.”

Is Life Beating You Down? Dr. Jackie Reveals How To Soar Into Your Greatness!

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Soaring into Greatness

By Dr. Jacqueline Evans Phillips

As I reflect on my life over the past few years, I have come to realize that many of the Storms I have endured have been preparing me for my Purpose. Today, I am able to reflect on my journey thus far, as God is refining me to serve and to make a difference in the lives of others.

My refining process has been a developmental one in which I am becoming wiser and more mature from each experience. Through these storms, I earned my doctorate degree, started my own company, Life Changers Consulting, LLC, authored three books, The Purpose Factor, The Greatness Within You, and Soaring into Greatness.

In addition, I am a contributing author in the Stand Up to be Heard 2nd volume, and book Women Across Borders.  My most recent book, Soaring into Greatness, testifies to my evolution in my business as I continue to Soar into my own Greatness.

It was indeed an honor to transition 15 individuals as my contributing authors in the book Soaring into Greatness. Many of these contributors had aspirations of being authors but didn’t know how or where to begin.

Taking this journey with my authors was indeed a transformative process. It was a great opportunity for them to share their journey with the world, illustrating how they overcame adversity and used their trials as a stepping stone to move into a higher dimension of Purpose. This process has been a healing and restorative process for all of them and has unlocked higher dimensions in their lives.

Thrive NYC @ Rochdale Village Community Center

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Thrive NYC and the Rochdale Village Community Center are pleased to present Thrive NYC: A Roadmap for Mental Health for All. Join them as they present a two-part (March 3rd and March 10th) “Mental Health First Aid Youth Certification”  course. Both sessions are required to receive certification.

See Dick Gregory's Daughter Ayanna Pay Tribute To Him In - "Daughter Of The Struggle"

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The Black Spectrum Theatre — Carl Clay Executive Producer — is pleased to present “Daughter of the Struggle”. Ayanna Gregory pays homage to father, trailblazing civil rights activist Dick Gregory, and takes audiences on her inspiring journey to self-discovery and appreciation of the past.