Learn How To Get Start-up Capital For Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores

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START-UP CAPITAL AVAILABLE FOR ASPIRING BEAUTY SUPPLY OWNERS

Nationwide -- Beauty Supply Lending Group, an organization recently founded by Professor Devin Robinson, who wrote the best-selling book Taking it Back: How to Become a Successful Black Beauty Supply Owner in 2007 and founded Beauty Supply Institute in 2008, continues his work in the ethnic beauty industry with this additional endeavor.

Professor Devin Robinson

When asked, why take this step? he said, "My goal was always to become a one-stop shop for those interested in store ownership. It is a lucrative business to get into, but start-up capital was always the top obstacle for them."

In 2010, Beauty Supply Institute began hosting two biannual conferences; one on the west coast and one on the east coast, to educate individuals on the overall business, how to get in and if is best for them.

R&B Jazz Singer, Carol Ann Brevard - New Music Video

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R&B AND JAZZ SINGER CAROL ANN BREVARD'S NEW MUSIC VIDEO "MAY DECEMBER" IS A WARM AND SULTRY GIFT FOR ANYTIME OF THE YEAR

Nationwide -- May December is the official debut music video from R&B Jazz artist, Carol Ann Brevard. This colorful, melodic vibrant tune is perfectly paired with the music video directed by veteran actor and director, Joseph H. James Jr.

May December is track number 11 from Carol Ann's debut album entitled "Greatness", written by Carol Ann and produced by she and band member/Musical Director, Mike Rens along with singer/musician Lee (formerly of Jazz Funk band, The Square Egg).

"When I first heard the track, I immediately loved the international and commercial sound. The song was an excellent choice to create a music video and use the seasons as characters in the video. The music video opens big, then brings you inside an intimate setting with the singer and her male lover.

Learn How "Leadership At Its Best" Teams With Ohio State University To Empower Young People

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LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TO OFFER ONE-OF-A-KIND CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAM

Nationwide  -- Dr. Carter D. Womack, President of Leadership At Its Best announces that the Ohio State University, Trio Upward Bound program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion has engaged his team. Leadership At Its Best will conduct its Junior Executive Development (JED) leadership program says Dr. Laura Commodore Program Manager of the Upward Bound Programs. The Ohio State University. Dr Commodore said, "We are very excited to work with Dr. Womack."

The JED leadership model focuses on the development of life and professional development skills needed by high school students to become successful in school and the world of work. In addition, the JED Program prepares students to become leaders in their school, peer-to-peer counselors and role models. The JED program also engages the students in community service programs and projects.

African American Credit Doctor Releases Quick Lectures

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CREDIT DOC RELEASES QUICK LECTURES REGARDING HOLISTIC CREDIT HEALTH REPAIR TO PROMOTE AN ABUNDANT LIFESTYLE

Nationwide -- Have you ever considered the phrase "Good credit health is the gateway to building wealth"? If you haven't, you should. In order to truly maximize success in life, one must dig deep when it comes to personal credit health & finance. Credit repair isn't just about credit report clean up.

"Bad credit doesn't just happen, there's something internal that's misfiring," states board certified credit consultant and bestselling author Juan Anderson. "This could include poor spending habits related to lack of self-confidence or just not having the proper credit education. We need to start taking a holistic approach to credit repair, if we really want to see results."


Many people think that credit repair is simply removing negative items from one's credit report, but if better habits are not practiced, people will find themselves right back in the same situation prior to seeking help. You can have a bank account full of money, but if you haven't learned that credit should be your money's trusted companion, you're not living your best life.

Mom and 8-Year Old Are Both Best-Selling Authors

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8-YEAR OLD WITH ADHD AND MOTHER ARE BOTH BEST-SELLING AUTHORS

Dallas, TX -- Child author Jamarion Rainey will make his first public appearance at the 1st African American Dallas Lit Book Expo on June 22 with his first book, ADHD and Me: The Key. The 8-year old author and student will introduce his first book, which was written to help children who may suffer from ADHD and its seriousness through the experiences and adventures of his characters from behaviors at home and school, hailing from ADHD.

Jamarion was diagnosed with ADHD in 2014 and it was a big-deal to cope with and a lot of people don't understand it or take it seriously.

Jamarion is now eight years old and an Amazon children's book best-seller. He wanted other children like him to know that everything will be okay. He wanted people to know his story because a lot of people don't know what ADHD is, how it affects your life, and the steps to take to help guide other children through it.

"Jamarion experienced a lot of turmoil in his previous school because the school was not privy of ADHD and its seriousness. It was overwhelming at times, but we're growing through it with him. We just sat down one day and talked about his feelings and concerns. He told me he wanted others to understand him and at that point I helped him with his first book," his mother Kendra says.

See How "Lady Wealthbuilder" Sarita Pittman Certified 1,000 Life Coaches in 12 Months

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PROLIFIC LADY WEALTHBUILDER CERTIFIES 1,000 LIFE COACHES IN 12 MONTHS AS THE FOUNDER OF ATIRAS INTERNATIONAL COACHING ACADEMY

Atlanta, GA --  The coaching industry is an extremely lucrative career for those willing to put in the work. It's truly a career that is centered around authenticity, creativity, and a person's skill set," says coaching instructor extraordinaire Sarita Pittman.

Ms. Pittman, knows what it means to move a business beyond any four walls to effectively reach ideal clients and the market. She also understands the fears, self-doubts, insecurities, and life-blows that come to make business owners feel inadequate about starting, growing and maintaining a business. Above all else, her aim is to help them successfully hit their personal, professional, and psychological goals.


In 2018, her company certified an extraordinary 1,000 life coaches for 73 cities through the Atiras International Coaching Academy and in January 2019, she will host a celebratory event called "Success Without Walls."

Checkout Why Attorney Zulu Ali's Social Justice Radio Program Will Be Nationally Syndicated

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JUSTICE WATCH RADIO, HOSTED BY AWARD-WINNING AFRICAN AMERICAN ATTORNEY ZULU ALI, WILL BE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED

Nationwide --  After airing on CNBC affiliate KCAA radio, broadcasting to the Riverside and San Bernardino County, California community on 106.5 FM, 102.3 FM, and 1050 AM for the past year, Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali has announced national syndication on the GAB Radio Network scheduled to begin December 30, 2018.

The program will continue to broadcast on KCAA but will make its broadcast available to a national audience through radio stations around the country.

Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali broadcasts live every Sunday from 5pm to 6pm (PST); however, dates and times of broadcast will vary depending on station and time zone; some broadcasts will be pre-recorded.

Attorney Zulu Ali along with the Justice Watch crew: Executive Producer and Co-Host Rosa Nunez; Co-Host Michael "Bilal" Clark; Expert Commentator Dr. Aquil Basheer; and Program Administrator Charito Ali discuss a vast number of legal and social justice issues to inform the listeners and to foster a strong sense of community. With 51 episodes aired, Attorney Zulu Ali and the Justice Watch crew have provided their listeners with informative discussions, debates, and information on criminal and social justice topics ranging from Police Brutality and the Immigration crises to Prison Reform and Juvenile Justice.

Discounted Grant Writing Services For Non-Profits and Faith-Based Organizations

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NON-PROFIT TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTED GRANT WRITING SERVICES TO NON-PROFITS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Nationwide --  One non-profit organization is dedicated to aiding those less fortunate. Established in the heart of Fort Worth and Dallas Texas, they've aided the less fortunate for over 20 years now. Many of those they helped were able to get back on their feet and start their lives a new.

The Humanitas Community Development Corporation (CDC) was established in April of 1988 under the sponsorship of another nonprofit to assist low income and economic distressed business with consulting and organizational experience to secure federal, state, local and private funds for rural and urban Tarrant County. Their goal is to bring dollars to low income and economic distressed business areas to help the poor.


Other areas of importance to Humanitas include New Job Creation, New Business Development, Housing and Rental Development for the Poor, Corporate and Community Economic Development Partnerships, Banking and Financial Institution Support, Economic and Community Development Feasibility and needs assessment studies in low income and economic depressed business areas, and Banks and the Community Re-Invest Act.

Florida's First Black-Owned Transportation Tech Company

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOUNDER LAUNCHES TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORTATION STARTUP IN FLORIDA

Nationwide --  Benjamin Dorsinvil, Founder and CEO of Golden Freight Brokers, has launched the first transportation technology company led by an African-American in Florida. The startup company helps small and medium-sized businesses find carriers to move their freight.

Golden Freight Brokers provides businesses with dedicated account managers that screen and select the best carriers to move their freight. They ensure that shippers are receiving the best price and the best service. The company is currently headquartered in Homestead, Florida. They are working only with businesses located in the state of Florida, but plan to expand to other states in 2020.

New Black-Owned Line of Greeting Cards For Every Occasion

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BLACK WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF GREETING CARDS FOR EVERY OCCASION

Tampa, FL -- Kella McCaskill has launched a greeting card line called The Expressions of You to share illustrative images with meaningful expressions for the moments in life that matter the most. Kella spent over 20 years in the mortgage and real-estate industry while volunteering in her church and community.

Her greeting cards have shared inspiring messages for many for years as she encountered various matters with families in her church, career and community. Kella saw the need for people to be encouraged and inspired with meaningful life filled words. "The journey of life requires that we are all encouraged and inspired at some point in time," she says.


Her greeting cards highlight love, divorce, graduations, Mother's Day, birthdays your way, a birthday tribute from a 110-year old woman in Tampa, Thank You cards, Anniversaries, Weddings, Retirement, National You Day celebrations and more.

New Black-Owned Publication, "The Other Woman," Debuts

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NEW BLACK-OWNED PUBLICATION, "THE OTHER WOMAN," MAKES ITS DEBUT!

Nationwide -- Candy Publishing is proud to announce the debut issue of The Other Woman, a publication exposing the woman who has been mysteriously lurking behind the scenes of every woman's life. Women have been cheated for too long, and it's time to face the other woman. The Other Woman will infuse life into women with enlightening articles addressing the raw reality of every aspect of a woman's life.

1st Annual Black Tech Matters Awards Event a Huge Success in Washington DC

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1ST ANNUAL #BLACKTECHMATTERS INFLUENCER AWARDS WAS A HUGE SUCCESS IN WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, DC  -- Wealthy Life and #BlackTechMatters recently recognized 6 honorees from tech and STEM innovation at Ben's Next Door on the 27th of November. Each of the honorees were awarded a "BlackTechMatters Influencer Award" courtesy of Wealthy Life and participating sponsors - AT&T, Mastercard, Ben's Chili Bowl, BlackPR.com, Lee's Flowers and the Charter School Development Corp.

Donate A Nice Christmas Present To A Less Fortunate Child Or Person In Southeast Queens

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The Southern Queens Park Association & Partners Announce 2018 Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Giveaway

Jamaica, NY — The Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA), in partnership with NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, The I Am Wonda Woman Foundation, and others will mark the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at Roy Wilkins Park and by distributing toys to local youth this holiday season.

"We are proud to continue our rich tradition of giving back to our youth by celebrating the Christmas and Kwanzaa season at SQPA.” said Senator Leroy Comrie. "This year, we are proud to partner with the I Am Wonda Woman Foundation and others to not only provide toys and entertainment to our youth, but to talk with them about mentorship, empowerment and uplifting our community."

“It is the season for giving and I am pleased that Southern Queens Park Association, Inc., was asked to collaborate with Senator Leroy Comrie and the Wonder Women Organization,” said SQPA Executive Director Jaqueline Boyce. “We are grateful that we are able to bring joy to the children in this holiday season.”

Discover Why Mom Elizabeth Williams Pens A New Book On Her Son's Outdoor Adventures

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BLACK MOM RELEASES FIRST CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK IN A NEW SERIES THAT TELLS THE STORY OF HER SON'S FUN AND EXCITING ADVENTURES

Nationwide --  People are spending more time than ever before inside, and according to the Environmental Protection Agency the average person in the United States spends only 7% of their lifetime outside. Health equity advocate and entrepreneur Elizabeth Williams is working to help parents and children alike reconnect with a love of the outdoors.

"We are currently experiencing challenges that are specific to the age of technology," Williams explains. "Rather than playing video games, surfing the web or texting, I want to encourage families to get outside with their kids to play, explore, and go on adventures."

California Black Landlord Forced to Pay $2.5 Million

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LANDLORD ANNA KIHAGI FORCED TO PAY $2.5 MILLION AFTER CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO UNFAIRLY CHANGED THE LAW DURING HER PENDING CASE

Real Estate Investor Ann Kihagi

Nationwide -- "Government should never be allowed to play tricks with laws as this would completely endanger our American legal system. Yet the City of San Francisco's behavior is very suspect in this regard - the city changed a key law during a pending case that allowed it to win key aspects and millions" asserts Anna Kihagi.

The timing of their sudden change in law makes it suspicious that the intent was to sabotage Ms. Anna Kihagi's defense. She had already won a critical motion in March 2016, and the rulings in that case and smart arguments made by her solo Vietnamese attorney must have confounded the City's five attorneys.

By the time the City filed its case, the alleged "violations" had either already been resolved or were created by tenants' City-inspired efforts to flood the DBI; tenants even bragged that these complaints didn't matter but were being made to harass Ms. Kihagi.


Judge Angela Bradstreet therefore imposed over $2.5 million in fees for supposed violations that had "already been abated" not to mention they were fighting about failing to get permits to remodel kitchens and bathrooms similar to what 80% of other landlords do, and of course, no cases are filed against those other landlords.

NFL Hosts Third Annual Careers in Football Forum

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NFL HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM

Nationwide -- More than 90 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) participated in the third annual NFL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM, as part of the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 14.

"The NFL Careers in Football Forum aims to drive awareness of career opportunities and create access that may lead to employment in sport," said TROY VINCENT, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations. "This forum connects opportunity with potential. The more diversity and inclusion of people, skills and ideas, the better the game of football."

The Careers in Football Forum is an extension of the NFL's broader partnership with the HBCUs. Through this effort students from participating institutions are given the opportunity to learn about preparations and skills needed to secure employment in all aspects of the business and administration of professional football.


"Once again, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is honored to partner with the NFL to provide opportunities for our students during the week of the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl for the third consecutive year," said DR. DENNIS E. THOMAS, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner. "Having the opportunity to network and dialogue with NFL front office, human resource and team personnel in an intimate setting is an invaluable experience which should benefit our students in their future employment opportunities."

7-Year Old Author from Atlanta, Writes New Book Series

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7-YEAR OLD AUTHOR INTRODUCES NEW BOOK SERIES THAT EXPANDS CHILDREN'S VOCABULARIES

Snellville, GA  Child author Nicholas Buamah will make his first public appearance at a book signing at 1pm on Saturday, December 15th at the Snellville, Ga. Barnes & Noble to debut Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day. The 7-year old budding author and Honor Roll student will introduce his first book, written to help children expand their vocabulary through the experiences and adventures of characters Kayla and Kyle.

"Nicholas is your typical charismatic second grader who loves to hang out with friends, play chess, tennis and basketball and cheer on his favorite team, the Golden State Warriors," said his mother, Danielle. "I developed the character of Kayla when Nicholas was younger to help teach him expanded vocabulary.

After being praised by his first grade teacher for using the word 'collaborate' during his first week of school, I asked Nicholas what he thought about writing a book to help his friends expand their vocabularies. He thought it was a great idea, as long as one of the main characters could be a male figure, and that's when he created Kyle."