Friday, October 26, 2018

Doctors and Patients Love This Entrepreneur

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BLACK-OWNED SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE GIVES PATIENTS 24/7 ACCESS TO CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR FROM THEIR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET

Philadelphia, PA  After almost three decades of working in the healthcare industry, Bill Wilson grew tired of observing underprivileged demographics suffering from a lack of access to affordable healthcare. Realizing that these disparities have continued to increase annually, he finally decided to do something about it. This is the story of OnDoc.

Wilson spent nearly 30 years in the healthcare industry working for multi-billion-dollar international companies such as Pfizer, Sanofi, and Merck. He also served as a Vice-President for other organizations such as Cardinal Health that assisted pharmaceutical companies in managing their multi-million-dollar clinical trials.

Influential Black Women to be Celebrated in Georgia

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MIKKI TAYLOR AND OTHER INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN TO BE CELEBRATED AT 5TH ANNUAL NOT JUST A GETAWAY EVENT 

Nationwide --  On November 2-4, 2018, Not Just a Getaway (NJAG) will celebrate its fifth annual Girls Wine Out event in Lake Lanier, Gainesville, GA. The empowering women-lead retreat will honor Essence Magazine's Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor, Erika Pittman, CMO of AQUAhydrate, Niya Brown Matthews, founder of Soul Food Sessions and Angel McCoughtry from Atlanta Dream, WNBA.

Not Just a Getaway is an interactive platform for women to get the balance needed, away from the 'hustle and bustle of life'. A leader in the self-care movement, NJAG aims to provide relief for both physical well-being and mental health.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Checkout This New Fitness Apparel Line For Full-Figured Women

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES JUICY GIRL INC -- A FITNESS APPAREL LINE FOR FULL-FIGURED WOMEN 

Chicago, IL  South Suburban-native KaTrina 'Trina' Robinson founded Juicy Girl Inc., (JGI) in 2018 to represent voluptuous and full-figured 'juicy' women across the country in a sexy, yet healthy way. JGI is dedicated to motivating women to take action and stand against the negative connotations and opinions of others. JGI's official launch party with be held Saturday, December 8 in Chicago at a location to be announced.

Soon after deciding to improve her health after a life-threatening incident, Robinson began looking for fitness apparel that was comfortable, durable, and a consistent reminder that the pounds don't define her. While searching for fun activewear she noticed the clothes for full-figured women were either really expensive or cheap quality. "JGI was born because the middle ground was not available and so there was my market," Robinson said.

New Creative R&B Artist Could Win Grammy This Year

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"THERAPY" ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK FEATURING NEW ARTIST, BARACHI, COULD WIN A GRAMMY AWARD FOR "BEST R&B ALBUM OF THE YEAR"

Nationwide  Barachi represents the point in the horizon where the future soul kisses the past. The singer/songwriter/actor/entrepreneur brings the sweet sincerity of classic soul to the swag-branded strains of today's techno-pop. It's a global sound, sun-kissed in Miami, incubated in L.A. and polished to perfection in the skies between.

Deliciously conflicted, Barachi presents himself as a hopeless romantic trapped in the chiseled young body of a driven, multi-faceted and highly successful brother in possession of the means and desires to play - a player in every sense: musically, financially and sexually. This cooks up into quite a quandary. Thus, the soundtrack to our Valentino's sensual short film: Therapy.

Los Angeles Workshop for Black Entrepreneurs

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WORKSHOP TO HELP LA AREA BLACK ENTREPRENEURS ESTABLISH BUSINESS CREDIT AND OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS 
 



Los Angeles, CA  Stephanie Ardrey, CEO, Blu Diamond Group, Inc., offers her upcoming workshop "Showing You the Money! Capital + Credit for Business" on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9am to 12 noon, at Lavender Blue, 3310 W. Manchester, Inglewood, CA. The workshop, hosted by the Inglewood Business Association and Lavender Blue, will deliver the answers on how to find the money to grow your business and how to GET the money! (The cost to attend is only $39, and includes breakfast.)

* Cash - how to capture, collect and increase
* Credit - why essential to building a successful business
* Collateral - what besides real estate is an option
* Sources - what you need and where to go

Checkout The First Black-Owned Cargo Airline to Launch In South Africa

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MEET THE ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE WORKING TO LAUNCH AN AFFORDABLE CARGO AIRLINE IN SOUTH AFRICA


Durban, South Africa  -- Businesses all over the world utilize cargo airlines to ship their products out to customers. However, the costs of that transport can add up significantly over time. Black-owned BBZR Cargo aims to change that with a new, affordable cargo airline that still provides all of the same services as the big names, just at a lower price point.


The airline is based out of South Africa and hopes to shift the tide away from foreign airlines, many of whom come from countries that formerly colonized the African region. This initiative will bring some of the power back to the local people in an effort to fight off outside influences and help South Africa stand on its own as a world power.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

New Book, Determined Blacks Fight Racism With Clever Tactics

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IN NEW BOOK "CIRCLE OF STONE," DETERMINED AFRICAN AMERICANS FIGHT RACIAL OPPRESSION USING CLEVER TACTICS!

Nationwide --  Tired. Just tired. The Black community of small West Steward, Arkansas was just tired of living with fear every single day. Tired of the daily insults, physical abuse, and worse, the ever present possibility of the lynching of a loved one or neighbor.

What to do?

A group of determined African Americans in depression era Arkansas formed a small highly secret group in an effort to deal with their long-standing problem. They named their group The Circle, and vowed to find a secret way to fight against racial oppression in their small area of the south.

Black Philanthropist to Be Honored by United Nations

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UNITED NATIONS CHAPTER IN FLORIDA TO HONOR GIVE AND SAVE 365 FOR ERADICATING POVERTY




Miami/ Fort Lauderdale, FL  The Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America each year honors community leaders that exemplify the motto, "Global Leadership Begins with the U.S." This year's Scholarship and Awards Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 21, at the Signature Grand, Davie, Florida. Among this year's award recipients is Laurick Ingram, known as The Give and Save Guy, and Director of Give and Save 365.


Black Freelancers Now Have Their Own Online Platform

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INTRODUCING THE FIRST EVER ONLINE PLATFORM FOR BLACK AND MINORITY FREELANCERS

Nationwide  Incluzion.co is a new online platform that easily allows entrepreneurs to find and hire Black, Latinx and Women freelancers based in the United States. Launched by Atlanta startup, Spendwith Corp, the platform strives for more diversity & inclusion in the gig economy.

Incluzion's founder, Spendwith Corp CEO, Jibril Sulaiman, has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars hiring freelancers throughout the years, through many of the popular sites. He comments, "I eventually recognized that there were freelancers located in the US with the skills to get the job done, at rates comparable to the global market.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Learn To Start And Grow Your Southeast Queens Business - FREE

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Get Expert Help to Start Your Own Business Sign up for Senator Sanders' Boot Camp 

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs to apply to the first series of the Madam C.J. Walker Institute Business Boot Camp.

The mandatory 4-week boot camp teaches participants how to repair / build their credit, design a personally, tailored budget, and will feature various workshops on topics including business planning, choosing a legal business structure, how to certify as a Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), access to capital and more.

Senator Sanders is committed to helping applicants achieve their dreams of  business ownership. The program is named after Madam C.J. Walker who is recognized as the first black woman to become a millionaire in America. In addition to being an entrepreneur with a successful line of hair care products, Walker was also a philanthropist, and a political and social activist.

Black-Owned Design Firm Transforms Maryland Public Library

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BLACK-OWNED AGENCY, JBK BRAND DESIGN, TRANSFORMS CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRAND TO REPRESENT ITS EXPANDING ROLE IN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY
 
 


 Silver Spring, MD  95% of Americans believe the resources available at public libraries are important in giving everyone a chance to succeed (Pew Research Center). That's because libraries today serve a much broader purpose than they used to. They are now viewed as spaces with access to a world of resources, as well as a source of digital literacy for diverse communities.

The Charles County Public Library (CCPL) in Southern Maryland has served its growing and ever-changing region for almost a century.


Largest Web Site For Authentic African Products

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AFRIZAR MARKETPLACE IS THE LARGEST ONLINE PLATFORM OFFERING AUTHENTIC AFRICAN PRODUCTS
 
 

 Los Angeles, CA  Afrizar, the online African marketplace offering authentic made-in-Africa products, was launched in 2017. Since then, hundreds of merchants and artisans from all over the world have been registering to the eCommerce platform bringing an assortment of over 2,000 unique African merchandise all in one platform.

Lovers of African products no longer need a passport, currency exchange or to travel outside of their own zip code to get authentic African products.


See The Inspirational RISE Of The First Ever Black-Owned 4G LTE Smart Phone Company

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MEET THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR TO DEVELOP HIS OWN 4G LTE SMART PHONE COMPANY


Nationwide -- Freddie Figgers is an inventor, computer programmer, software engineer, and entrepreneur. He is the youngest person in history to hold a FCC license, which allows him to operate his own cell phone company. (Watch his amazing story on video!)

Founded in Quincy, Florida, his company, Figgers Communications, has already developed and is soon to be released the Figgers F2 4G LTE smart phone. Competing head-on with the new iPhone and other popular smart phones, this elegant device has a 5.7-inch (18:9) JDI full lamination screen that is thin, bright and offers stunning visual effects.


The silky technology innovation brings super-fast screen response speed, and has zero night time glare with blue light filter technology that is easy on your eyes.

First Nationwide Black Business Crawl Is Heading to These Cities

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THE FIRST NATIONWIDE BLACK BUSINESS CRAWL IS HEADING TO THESE CITIES 

Nationwide Official Black Wall Street is making an even bigger effort to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. The tech startup, known as one of the largest apps and digital platforms for discovering Black-owned businesses, announced its first major event last week: the first nationwide Black business crawl.

After learning that 30% of the Black-owned businesses in New York City alone disappeared in 5 years due to gentrification, the millennial-led company decided it was time to put more effort into supporting brick & mortar businesses that are facing similar issues.

"It's startling. Since launching our app, I've had the privilege of speaking with Black entrepreneurs all over the country and I'm amazed at how many of them reported the same issues. Between rising costs due to gentrification and now having to compete with newer chain stores, it's an uphill battle for many. The holiday season is the perfect time for us to get out and support," exclaimed Mandy Bowman, Founder/CEO of Official Black Wall Street.

Discover Why This Professor Is So Adamant About "Curb Appeal" Increasing The Value Of Your Real Estate Assets

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Brook Glen, Weeds or Grass, It Really Doesn't Matter, Curb Appeal Sells

Hello Again Brook Glen, The Nation, USA: Undeniably, Curb Appeal Will Add Value To Your Home.” By Dr. Charles Singleton

Thank ALL of you, who read and responded to my last columns on keeping up our neighborhood, Brook Glen of Southern Dekalb County, Georgia, and “My Father’s Day Story,” read nationally by millions throughout social media, at Style Magazine (Click Here to See The Story).

Therefore, I have decided in this newsletter to share with my 410 neighbors and the nation … a few ideas, which will increase Our Real Estate (property) value overnight and nationally!  The First is our name:  Brook Glen, of Southern Dekalb County, Georgia,  is a powerful thought and a community; not a city.  It speaks to me, whenever I think it and say it.  Brook Glen is an attractive place, a location and a special destination 

Secondly, we are literally minutes from Downtown Atlanta, GA, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and major thoroughfares, such as Interstate Highway (s) 20 and 285, Candler Road, Wesley Chapel Road, Snapfinger Woods Drive, Flat Shoals Parkway, Moreland Avenue—and  the newly up-started and gentrified neighborhoods of East Atlanta and The City of Decatur, GA. "The facts of the matter are:" These roads and locations have millions of possible home buyers, who daily, both casually and leisurely, bypass Brook Glen and other neighborhoods in Southern Dekalb County, GA, on their way to work, schools, churches, restaurants, social meetings, business sessions, family gatherings, Perimeter Mall, Lenox Square (Buckhead) and Downtown Decatur, GA, where these travelers spend their money! 

Monday, October 22, 2018

Black Filmmakers Garner Special Recognition at 2018 MPAC Film Festival

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BLACK FILMMAKERS GARNER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT 2018 MPAC FILM FESTIVAL 

Houston, TX -- The independent film David, a suspense/thriller dealing with addiction by Lakisha Lemons of LL Productions, Inc., won Best in Fest at the 2018 MPAC Film Festival. Independent filmmakers from around the world gathered for the Festival October 11-13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The festival kicked off with Grammy-nominated award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist Marsha Ambrosius and the last day wrapped up with the multi-talented comedienne and actress Kiana Dancie who was a panelist and hosted the monologue competition.

MPAC is dedicated to performing artists and aspiring talent in Houston by bringing in established entertainment professionals to share their path to success and expertise. It's a unique educational and inspirational organization that positively contributes to the cultural fabric of our community." Rick Ferguson, Executive Director, Houston Film Commission


Checkout How This Black-Owned Wine Brand Is Set To Appear in Tyler Perry's New Film

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BLACK-OWNED AWARD-WINNING WINE BRAND TO APPEAR IN NEW TYLER PERRY COMEDY MOVIE, NOBODY'S FOOL

Magnolia, TX  Wines by Darjean Jones Wines, a small boutique wine company owned and operated by a Magnolia, Texas scientist, Dr. Dawna Darjean Jones, are set to appear in the new Tyler Perry Movie, Nobody's Fool (2018), which will be released on Friday, November 2.

Nobody's Fool stars Tiffany Haddish who is just released from prison and reunites with her sister (Tika Sumpter) only to find the man her sister has been dating online may not be what he seems. Bottles of Darjean Jones Wines can be seen in scenes of the movie as the wine of choice for its characters. The brand's inclusion is part of a continuing trend by movie producers to include wine as part of its characters' lifestyles, further making them relatable to audiences.

Black Entrepreneur's New App Records Police Encounters

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPS NEW HI-TAPO APP TO RECORD VIDEO DURING LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS



Los Angeles, CA  The centuries-old criminal justice paradigm has just shifted. HI-TAPO, a new free mobile app for Android phones, which launched this week as a pilot program, could change everyday interaction between residents and law enforcement for the better.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPS NEW HI-TAPO APP TO RECORD VIDEO DURING LAW ENFORCEMENT STOPS  HI-TAPO also provides geo-mapping to identify the user’s location," said HI-TAPO CEO Martin Whitehead, the African-American entrepreneur who developed the app. (Visit www.HI-TAPO.com.)