Checkout What Senator Sanders Had To Say About The Recent Proud Boys Attack

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NYS Senator James Sanders Sounds Off On Proud Boys' Hate Speech And Violence

From The Office Of NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.

New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) said:

"I am disgusted by the recent outbreak of violence, which occurred on Friday near the GOP’s headquarters in New York City known as the Metropolitan Republican Club. It happened following an event, where the guest speaker was the leader of the Proud Boys, a violent, alt-right, pro-Trump group known for its racist, homophobic and misogynist behavior.

While the First Amendment right to free speech allows unsavory groups like the Proud Boys to spread their propaganda, the GOP did not have to give them a platform to convey their message. It was an extremely poor decision on their part, if the Republicans want to paint themselves as a mainstream organization that represents all people. However, some say the strategy of the GOP is to use dog whistles and racist fear-mongering to bring out their vote. If that’s the case, it would explain why the Proud Boys were invited to spew their venom.

Members of the Proud Boys were caught on video assaulting anti-fascist protesters after the event. At one point a dozen of them were kicking a man and shouting anti-gay slurs at him while he was curled up in a fetal position on the floor. The leader of the Proud Boys, who was reportedly present during the incident, seemed to justify the violence by stating that anti-fascists had created a “climate of fear” by vandalizing a GOP clubhouse.

New Documentary, Life of Blues Legend Frank Bey

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NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM, "ASK ME HOW I FEEL," TELLS THE LIFE STORY OF BLUES SINGER FRANK BEY

Nationwide  The vision for "Ask Me How I Feel" was born in Philadelphia, PA in February 2016 when filmmakers Marie Hinson and Thomas Daniel Dwyer met Frank Bey and decided to follow him to the Blues Music Awards in Memphis where he was nominated for two awards that year. Over the next two years the filmmakers followed Bey around the world, capturing moments from Bey's shows and life off the stage.

During this time, Bey went to Nashville for the first time in his career to make an album about his life, "Back in Business", with Grammy award-winning producer Tom Hambridge. "Ask Me How I Feel" culminates with this creative and emotional high-point of the 72-year-old singer's life. The official documentary trailer can be viewed below...

Voice Your Concerns To The Police Department In This Town Hall

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Talk With The Police Department At This Town Hall

From The Office of Tricia Ramcharit, 

Outreach Coordinator

Civilian Complaint Review Board

Hello!

I would like to cordially invite you and fellow members of the community to join us for our Queens Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 pm located at Saint Clare Catholic Academy, 137-25 Brookville Blvd. Rosedale, NY 11422.

This town hall style meeting is intended to open a dialogue with community leaders and residents of Queens in order to better understand police-community relations in the borough. It is a forum for the community to voice their concerns, offer insights, and share experiences with policing and police-community relations in the neighborhood. Members from the community are allowed to make a comment during the public session or sign-up

upon arrival to speak.

Elected officials, members of law enforcement, community leaders, residents, and media are expected to attend, including Council Member Donovan Richards.  You are encouraged to extend the invitation to your various networks and share the flyer on social media, as all are welcome. Here is a link to RSVP to the event, although it is not required for

entry.  Contact: (212) 912-7229 tramcharit@ccrb.nyc.gov

Black Author Shares Secrets to Entrepreneurship

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AWARD-WINNING BLACK BUSINESS OWNER RELEASES NEW BOOK REVEALING THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Nationwide -- "Everybody has what it takes to become a success in business." That's the message from Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of family-run company Nitram Industries LLC, as he reveals the secrets wealthy entrepreneurs and business leaders know in his new book entitled 10 Strategies To Take Action, Learn The Secrets Successful Entrepreneurs Know.

With a background in coaching people from all backgrounds to ditch their 9 to 5 routines and build a business doing something that they love instead, Curtis is keen to share concepts and strategies that turn business ideas into money-making reality.

Curtis comments, "I'm excited to help everyday people get started on their entrepreneurial journey to replace their 9 to 5 income. I've helped people start part-time and full-time businesses, and I'm here to help you as well. My approach is to work hard and lead by example."

Ohio Black Art Expert to Talk About Special Exhibit

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART EXPERT TO TALK ABOUT BGSU EXHIBITION

Bowling Green, OH --  David Driskell, one of the world's leading authorities on African-American art, will visit Bowling Green State University as the featured speaker for the closing of the School of Art's "So Much More: Ohio's African American Artists" exhibition.

Driskell will present "Then and Now: Vital Topics in African American Art," at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 in Olscamp Hall, Room 113. His talk is in conjunction with a significant 58-piece art exhibit that prominently features work by BGSU alumnus Bernie Casey.

Casey, who was best known to the world as an actor and professional football player also was remarkably talented as an artist. He attended BGSU on a football scholarship and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts in 1961 and 1966, respectively. He died in September 2017.

New Film About the History of the Hip-Hop Music Scene in Harlem

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HIP HOP PIONEERS APPEAR IN NEW MOVIE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HIP-HOP MUSIC SCENE IN HARLEM

Nationwide  Free Dome 7 LLC is bridging the digital divide combining urban themes with traditional corporate infrastructure. The firm, founded by K. Syder, CEO, CFO (35 years experience in music, radio, live events, artist management), and J. Curry, President, COO, CIO (who has over 35 years experience in entertainment, business, education and IT) both joined forces under the Free Dome 7 LLC umbrella entity.

Their team's first venture is an exciting, yet historically significant film regarding the birth of Hip Hop in Manhattan, New York (more specifically, Harlem, New York).

Black Actors to Pay Tribute to Songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson

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BLACK ACTORS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO PROLIFIC SONGWRITER JESSIE MAE ROBINSON 

Hollywood, CA The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), a leading non-profit committed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history and future of Blacks in the film, television and entertainment industries announces the musical line up for the 100th birthday celebration and tribute to Jessie Mae Robinson, Friday, October 26, 2018 7:30pm at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4708. W Washington Blvd, LA, CA 90016.

BHERC brings to the public the curated works of Jessie Mae Robinson in an inspirational and soul stirring program, that launches a year of events staged to bring overdue recognition to Mrs. Robinson. "Jessie Mae Robinson was an amazing talent and it is so important that we celebrate her musical contributions to the world," states Sandra Evers Manly, producer of the tribute and founder of BHERC. 

Brothers Bring Unique Black Perspectives to Comics, Manga and Books

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BROTHERS BRING UNIQUE BLACK PERSPECTIVES TO COMICS, MANGA, AND BOOKS

Nationwide Justin and Terry L. Raimey (A.K.A. the Black Streak Bros) are bringing their unique Black perspectives to the comics, books, graphic novels, art work, and games they develop under their creative brand, Black Streak Entertainment. Long before being a 'blerd' was socially acceptable (a combination of the words 'black' and 'nerd'), the brothers were immersed in comic, anime, and video game culture.

"I got my start drawing my favorite characters as a kid - Kirby, Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog," says Justin, a self-taught artist. "While in high school I started drawing in the Japanese anime style. I liked the realism of the body proportions and such. From there, I added different elements of American style cartoon art and my own unique artistic elements as well."

Discover Why This Family Doctor Releases An Insightful New Self-Help Guide For Teen Girls

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FAMILY PRACTITIONER, DR. KELA HENRY RELEASES NEW SELF-HELP GUIDE/ NOVEL THAT TEACHES TEENAGERS ABOUT DECISION MAKING

Atlanta, GA After meeting hundreds of African-American, Latina and Asian teenage girls throughout her career, author Dr. Kela Henry was compelled to write a book for teen girls that emphasizes the importance of decisions. Told in narrative form, Nia & The Numbers Game: A Teenager's Guide to Education, Relationships & Sex (published by BTH Creations LLC and Lulu) is a new user-friendly guide for adolescent girls that helps them to learn about the changes occurring in their bodies and how to best navigate the circumstances of their teenage years.

Readers follow Nia (Swahili for purpose), a typical African-American girl, on her life’s journey. From changes in her body, to the joy of first love, to the pressures to have sex and on top of all that, applying to college, the book explains to readers how everyday choices directly impacts one's future. Although Nia makes mistakes along the way, Dr. Henry stresses the importance in how Nia considers and thinks about her actions rather than acting impulsively.

Real experiences shape the snapshots into Nia's life, which act as catalysts for frank discussions about important topics like STDs, pregnancy and trust. Henry follows most of the chapters with a "Let's Talk" section, during which her professional and reassuring voice explains the full context of complex situations and provides facts, medical information and advice.

Cutting Edge Entrepreneur Launches New Patent-Pending All-In-One Smart Bag

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INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES NEW PATENT-PENDING ALL-IN-ONE SMART BAG 

 

Atlanta, GA --  Barazzo's patent-pending smart bag is now available on the official Barazzo.com web site to 100 - 1,000 exclusive customers during the beta launch (B-beta). Corporate companies or brands interested in partnering with Barazzo between January - March 2019 will be the first to carry the multifunctional bag with a detachable clutch, seamlessly integrated power system and remote plug-in port.

Barazzo creates multi-purpose smart bags and accessories for remote workers, avid travelers, moms, entrepreneurs, and professionals on-the-go. The integrated patented charger is ideal for bags, is cool running, lasts longer than standard power packs, provides up to three full cell phone charges or one full laptop charge when fully charged, remains in idle mode for days, meets social and environmental standards, and comes with a one year warranty. During B-Beta, Barazzo will also introduce Bluetooth and iPhone and Android-based app, phone finding feature, distance alarm, power metering, and universal power for various phone types.

Ambitious Mommy of 3 Whips Up a Waterless Moisturizer So Good That Stores Can't Keep Up

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INSIGHTFUL MOMMY OF THREE WHIPS UP A WATERLESS MOISTURIZER SO GOOD STORES CAN'T KEEP IT IN STOCK 

 West Palm Beach, FL  Nope, it's not ice cream. Not yogurt... Not. Even. Edible. But it is certainly a treat. Mocha Whip is turning the clean beauty industry on its head, one body at a time. Mocha Whip's flagship collection of vegan shea butter treats include shea butter whippies, shea butter swirlies, shea butter balls, and shea butter softies.

Each of which are scented to perfection with aromatherapy grade essential oil blends that satisfy any sweet tooth.

Melissa Troupe, founder, CEO and long-time mompreneur developed Mocha Whip's flagship collection of indulgent shea butter moisturizers in her family kitchen. Her mission was to pair purity and simplicity with unapologetic indulgence. From her past, she learned that super simplified body and hair care created amazing results.

Community Calls for Answers in Case of PA Police Custody Death of Queens Army Veteran

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Community Calls for Answers in Case of PA Police Custody Death of Queens Army Veteran

Questions linger say family members and elected officials

Queens Village, NY — Parishioners, local residents, and elected representatives gathered at Maranatha Baptist Church this past Sunday to show solidarity with the aggrieved family members of Everett Palmer Jr., who mysteriously died after two days in police custody at a Pennsylvania jail, and echoed their call for a grand jury investigation into the matter.

Last April, the 41-year-old Queens native, U.S. Army veteran, and father of two surrendered himself to authorities in Lancaster County to answer for a 2016 DUI charge, and was subsequently arrested and transferred to a prison in nearby York County where he died 48 hours later.

A coroner’s report issued immediately after his death suggested Everett died from injuries suffered after beating his head repeatedly against his cell room door but was later contradicted by autopsy results that listed the cause of death as “complications following an excited state, associated with methamphetamine toxicity, during physical restraint.”

Sign the Petition To Examine Everett Palmer's Mysterious Death

Black CEO and Founder of Speakers Magazine Celebrates National Women's Small Business Month

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CEO & FOUNDER OF SPEAKERS MAGAZINE CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

Detroit, MI -- The October issue of Speakers Magazine will be distributed to 300 attendees at the Miz CEO Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12-13 with Speakers publisher Pam Perry gracing the cover. Perry is being honored with the Branding Strategist Lifetime Achievement Award by conference host, Jessica Mosley.

"Pam Perry is a mentor to many. She is a highly sought-after branding strategist and public relations guru," said Mosely, who is also the publisher of Miz CEO magazine and an anthology with the same name. "Pam helps authors, speakers, coaches, and thought leaders' brand better.

She's had an opportunity to work with some of the biggest brand name authors like Bishop TD Jakes to major movies with stars like Queen Latifah to promoting dozens of conferences and doing campaigns for large nonprofits and museums. Yet, she is so humble and so giving."

Checkout How Faith Leaders In Southeast Queens Learned Key Tips for Money Management

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Faith Leaders Learn Key Tips for Money Management at Senator James Sanders Jr.'s Community Clergy Breakfast 

Guest speaker, Jamal Smith, Senior Financial Counselor with Urban Upbound gave the faith-based leaders important information about money management. 

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) held his monthly Community Clergy Breakfast on September 27, 2018 at Faith Assembly Church in Richmond Hill with guest speaker Jamal Smith, Senior Financial Counselor with Urban Upbound, an organization dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty in New York City public housing and other low-income neighborhoods.

The topic for this month's breakfast was money management for faith-based leaders and the presentation included information on how to create a budget, how to prioritize financial goals (short-term and long-term), attitudes about money, household goals, separating wants from needs, and assessing your current financial situation.

"I think everyone in this room already knows the importance of saving money," Senator Sanders said. "It can provide financial security in case of emergency situations, help achieve goals such as home ownership and most importantly lead to the creation of generational wealth. What we may not know, or what we may be struggling with, is how to save money, and that's what we are here today to learn."