Attend This Atlanta Networking Event For Insightful And Ambitious Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

LIGHT OF GOLD PR CEO DEBRA DIXON ANDERSON HOSTS GOLD BUSINESS CONNECT NETWORKING EVENT ON THURSDAY, MAY 9TH IN ATLANTA TO SHARE BRAND PROTECTION AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT TIPS AND TO LAUNCH NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY

Gold Business Connect Networking conference style event shares vital business information while also connecting Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to New Contacts and Resources. The Gold Business Connect's New Online Community will Empower, Enlighten, Educate and Equip today's Business Leaders.

Atlanta, GA -- When Founder and CEO, Debra Dixon-Anderson thought of where she'd like to expand and host her Thursday, May 9th Gold Business Connect Networking Event, Atlanta, GA naturally came to mind. Dixon-Anderson lived in the Atlanta, GA area for over 15 years before moving back to New York City.

She comments, "Atlanta, GA was my second home and I have a lot of family and close friends who are like family here. I come back to visit often and have hosted events here before. I really cut my teeth as an Entrepreneur and Business Owner in Georgia."

Networking and Partnering are so essential today, it was important to Dixon-Anderson to also launch our new Gold Business Connect Online Community to help Business Leaders, Owners, Start-ups, and Professionals to grow. According to an article by Sales Innovation on Networking, 85% of jobs are still found by networking while 41% of professionals wish they made more time to network. According to digital.com, multiple approaches to Lead Generation include both Digital Marketing as well as traditional Face-to-Face meetings.

See How Depression Inspired Demi Carpenter to Launch Her Fashion Brand

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

A STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION INSPIRES 20-YEAR OLD ENTREPRENEUR DEMI CARPENTER TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL FASHION BRAND

Baltimore, MD -- DemiRe, a fashion collection created by Demi Carpenter of Baltimore, Maryland, is for women who are aware of the latest fashion trends and are unafraid to embrace their individuality.  Just like many entrepreneurs, Demi started her company in her basement.

She comments, "At the time it was a one-man show, but nothing that I couldn't handle, I've handled worse. I designed my very own collection while offering custom-made and styling services all at the age of 20. I also built an evolving fashion house dedicated to connecting with customers and incorporating my passion for fashion became the foundation of the company."

A minor setback

In 2016, Demi, just a sophomore in college, experienced a traumatic incident on campus and decided to leave school. Struggling to cope with what turned out to be a 3-year battle with depression, made her determined to rediscover the bubbly, independent, ambitious side she once had.

Black HR Expert, New Book on Job Hunting

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

HR EXPERT LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE TOUR TO HELP ADDRESS AMERICA'S HIGH BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Louis, MO  -- The Black unemployment rate is now 7%, more than double the national unemployment rate. But one new book is topping the bookseller lists in the U.S. and abroad giving Black job seekers a roadmap to navigating the career search in this era of downsizing and corporate consolidation. Written by St. Louis native Lisa A. Holmes, MSHR, the book Job Hunting. Now What? Keeping It Real In The Modern Career Search is fast becoming the "must-have" practical guide for seasoned professionals and those new to the job market in search of rewarding work.

Holmes, a Human Resources expert, Executive Coach, and author is conducting speaking engagements and a panel from coast to coast with stops in key cities such as Los Angeles, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Boston. The panel discussion was at St. Louis' Lindenwood University on April 30, 2019 from 1-3pm in the Harmon Hall Dunseth Auditorium.

During the panel discussion helmed by Holmes and other career specialists, attendees will learn how to better understand the emotional journey of the job search. The panel is free and open to the public. Three other panelists will be available for questions and discussion by attendees. They are Maris Lather, Demand General Marketer based in St. Louis with specialization in content creation, distribution, and engagement; Jazell Dailey Thomas, M.A. L.P.C., Counselor and Social; Work Lead for the Hazelwood School District in St. Louis; and Alana Pease, M.B.A., President of Headstrong Leaser as consultant and coach.

Black Aromatherapist Launches Online Course

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

AROMATHERAPIST LAUNCHES ONLINE COURSE ON NATURAL ANXIETY RELIEF USING ESSENTIAL OILS

West Palm Beach, FL -- Certified Holistic Practitioner and Aromatherapist Renee Hughes has launched an online course on Natural Anxiety Relief using essential oils and specialized techniques.

The 1-hour course teaches attendees how to naturally relieve anxious moments - without pills and negative side effects. Guest instructor Jason Winters, Certified Gold Standard Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Coach, will provide supportive techniques to ease escalating stress, including deep breathing, mindset altering tips, and tapping.

Attendees will learn how essential oils - the natural distilled essence of botanicals - support the body's central nervous system. Specifically, the course will teach attendees how to use 5 essential oils to manage stress and stress-related conditions.

First Ever Virtual Natural Hair and Wellness Summit

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

CURLKIT LAUNCHES FIRST NATURAL HAIR AND WELLNESS SUMMIT APRIL 29TH TO MAY 2ND, 2019

New York, NY --  CurlKit Natural Hair and Wellness Virtual Summit is the first ever of its kind, launched by a leading subscription box in the natural hair arena; this online summit cover topics on how to enhance your natural hair, beauty, and wellness through empowering tips and information.

Twenty industry and wellness experts from around the country in one place at one time to hand you the secret behind boosting the beauty of your natural hair and to living your best life with proven regimens. CurlKit is proud to bring this all right to you at home. The free Summit runs from April 29th - May 2nd, 2019. Register at NaturalHairSummit.com. If you miss it don’t worry an All Access Pass of all the Interviews is Available!

The Natural Hair and Wellness Virtual Summit showcase the largest representation of industry experts in the country with pretty big names such as:

• Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey, Associate Professor, Personal Trainer, YouTuber, Beautiful Brown Baby Doll
• Rochelle Graham-Campbell, CEO Alikay Naturals, Natural Hair Blogger and Philanthropist, BlackOnyx
• Tendai Morris - Natural Hair Celebrity Stylist, The Hair Whisperer and many more!

First Black Woman to Be Crowned Ms. New England America

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

ALIKA HOPE BECOMES THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO BE CROWNED MS. NEW ENGLAND AMERICA

Nationwide --  Alika Hope, a resident of Connecticut, has been named Ms. New England America 2019 by the Ms. America® Pageant, Inc. The pageant will be held August 22-24, 2019 in California. Alika is co-founder and president of The Ray of Hope Project, which works with organizations across the U.S. to address issues of social justice through music and dialogue. She holds a B.A. from The University of Notre Dame and an M.A. from Columbia University, she earned a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University, and she is a soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

Alika has traveled extensively as an actress and singer, appearing on stages in New England (Berkshires, Western Mass, Boston, CT, VT), and nationally with Opera Company of Philadelphia, Cincinnati Opera, Chicago's Navy Pier, Natchez Festival of Music, Oregon Jewish Museum, and other locations. She won a Gold Global Music Award for her album, Hope for a Motherless Child. Ms. Hope is co-host of "CT Perspective TV", airing on Fox-61.

Discover How Bootros Belance's OTRA App Helps Motorists Get Back on the Road

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

CREATOR OF INNOVATIVE APP DESIGNED TO HELP MOTORISTS GET BACK ON THE ROAD QUICKLY AND SAFELY LAUNCHES FUNDING CAMPAIGN

Bootros Belance, creator of the OTRA app

Miami, FL  -- Bootros Belance, founder of OTRA App, LLC and the On the Road Again (OTRA) app, has announced the kickoff of an Indiegogo campaign to fund the development phase of OTRA App's innovative product, OTRA. Developers have successfully completed the prototype and testing phases of the app, and the current crowdfunding campaign will assist with launching the fully functional app to Android and iOS users worldwide.

The OTRA app provides comprehensive, 24/7 auto services that help motorists get back on the road when unexpected circumstances arise. Designed with safety, convenience and peace of mind at the forefront, OTRA features an intuitive 9-key service interface focused on delivering 360-degree access to critical resources when motorists need them most.

At the touch of a button, motorists can access the following services:

• Tow & Go
• Crash Assistance
• Road Side Assistance
• Find a Mechanic
• Auto Parts Delivery
• Speak to a Live Agent
• Book Service
• Get a Quote
• Book a Ride

OTRA App, LLC Founder Bootros Belance, who is a Haitian immigrant, created the app in response to a need he saw in both the local Haitian community in the Miami area and other communities-at-large.

Felony Charge Dropped Against Black NFL Player

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

FELONY CHARGE DROPPED AGAINST FORMER NFL PLAYER, DESMOND MARROW IN POLICE BRUTALITY CASE

Nationwide The Law Office of Gerald Griggs announces the conclusion of Desmond Marrow's criminal case. Desmond Marrow faced one count of Felony Obstruction, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Driving, and Aggressive Driving.

On December 2, 2017, 31-year old Desmond Marrow was handcuffed, slammed on his head, and brutally choked by Henry County Police Officer David Rose after a motorist threw a can of coke at Marrow on Jonesboro Road in Henry County.

The incident was captured on a cell phone by witnesses of the incident, in which Marrow can be heard gasping for air as he states, "I can't breathe." In dash cam video, Rose told his partner, "I'm not going to write it down, but hell yeah I choked that (expletive deleted)."

Educating Blacks About Prostate Cancer With an Innovative Format

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

 INNOVATIVE FORMAT IS KEY TO REACHING AND EDUCATING AFRICAN AMERICANS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

Nationwide --  The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is currently debuting its Broadway-style stage play Daddy's Boys at national churches, venues and theaters around the country to packed houses and sell-out crowds. The show focuses on the often-overlooked prostate cancer crisis in the African American community, and collaborates with award wining playwright Garrett Davis, who uses humor and music-laden dramas to bring awareness to major health issues facing minorities.
"We know that African-American men are more than twice as likely than men of all other races to die from prostate cancer," said Thomas A. Farrington, founder and president, the Prostate Health Education Network. "This innovative format has shown strong appeal to men and women entertaining and educating audiences, enabling us to reach thousands with knowledge to help save more lives," according to Farrington, an 18-year prostate cancer survivor.

Daddy's Boys uses a highly entertaining infotainment approach to tell the story about a widowed father and his sons, who are in a fractured relationship, coming together when faced with prostate cancer. The play has been running for almost a year and in that time has received outstanding reviews and feedback from sold-out audiences in Atlanta, Georgia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Glendale, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia; Detroit, Michigan; Greensboro, Fayetteville and Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Jacksonville, FL.

Learn Why HBCU Trained Wellness Educator Dr. Charles L. Singleton Is Honored For Setting The Trend in Clinical Research Volunteerism

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

HBCU Educated And Highly Decorated Wellness Expert Dr. Charles L. Singleton Is Honored For Setting The Trend in Clinical Research Volunteerism

Dr. Charles L. Singleton, The Atlanta VA Health Care System Outstanding Research Volunteer of The Year Recipient, 2019, Attended Emory University’s 17th Brain Health Forum, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA) and Georgia Writers Association (GWA).

Dr. Singleton is a 1968 graduate of Elizabeth City State College (ECSC), now Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), and a 1972 graduate of Atlanta University (AU): Clark Atlanta University (CAU),  and respectfully, a Vietnam Era Veteran (Purple Heart), who authored a chapter of the Vietnam Veterans’ Oral History Project at Young Harris College, 2002.

Dr. Singleton, educator, author, journalist, researcher, and wellness consultant, for the past 24 years of his 52 years of writing, teaching and publishing, has been an extraordinary community volunteer in clinical and historical research. Read the Atlanta VA Center for Visual & Neurocognitive Rehabilitation (CVNR) Newsletter, New Project Focus: Protection of the Brain by Chemical Hypothermia, Shan Ping Yu, MD, PhD, and Participant Perspective: Effects of Exercise Intervention on Aging Related Motor Decline by Charles Singleton, D.Ed. PDF Page 3.

  www.varrd.emory.edu/media/cms_page_media/207/CVNR_Newsletter_Winter%202015_FinalEdition_FEB2015.pdf or visit Your Fantastic Mind at the Atlanta VA Center for Visual & Neurocognitive Rehabilitation (CVNR).

Southern Queens Park Association’s (SQPA) Summer Camp

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

Register For SQPA Sports
& Summer Camps

The Southern Queens Park Association Inc. is pleased to announce registration for its sports and dance Summer camps — serving kindergarten through 5th graders.

Ask the Pharmacist

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

Ask the Pharmacist In Southeast Queens

Bring your prescriptions, vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, herbal supplements, and a list of your questions to ask the pharmacist. Now is your chance to get all your questions answered! Learn what medications you are taking and why and get tips on how to remember to take your medicines. All are welcome!

Draw a Still Life

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

Learn To Draw a realistic picture of various objects.

Once Homeless, Black Luxury Fashion Designer is Now America's Favorite

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

ONCE HOMELESS, THIS ENTREPRENEUR IS NOW AMERICA'S FAVORITE BLACK LUXURY FASHION DESIGNER!

Houston, TX --  Isaac & Moore Luxury Fashion, is the brainchild of entrepreneur Isaac Moore. The up and coming Black American luxury designer, who went from homelessness to becoming a successful fashion designer, is well aware of the struggles a minority desiring to make it big in the industry faces. Moore believes that with every "no" he's gotten, he's created his own "yes." Moore states, "I started my design career by redesigning my OWN life."

Moore's story starts with the abandonment of a drug addicted mother and a father who spent most of his life in prison. When other young men in his neighborhood were making the wrong choices, he was choosing to stay focused on his dream. He lived, ate and slept (often on park benches), to the tune of his anticipated future; it motivated him to stay alive even when it existing seemed impossible. He combats the "systematic" racism in the industry with pure professionalism and being excellent in everything he does.

Black Indie Film Shines Big at Charlotte Film Festival

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

INDIE FILM "MARVELOUS" SHINES BIG AT THE 2019 CHARLOTTE BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

Nationwide Atlanta-based father & daughter independent film directors, Khaeem Yisrael (Director) and Hadiya Yisrael (Director of Photography), took home 4 awards for Best Soundtrack, Best Feature film, Best Director and Best Actor at the 9th annual Charlotte Black Film Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina for their feature film MARVELOUS.

The film recounts the lives of two brothers Alex and Phillip along with their best friend Rudy who form a singing group in the 1960s and 70s. The trio embark upon a journey into the world of R&B music. Soon they realize that the cost of fame may be too high a price to pay. Actor Bryan Earl (Alex) won the award for BEST ACTOR & Khaeem Yisrael won the Award for BEST DIRECTOR.

DC Area Black Mom of 4 Launches Blog For Other Moms

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN LAUNCHES NEW BLOG ABOUT WOMEN MAKING MOVES IN BUSINESS AND AT HOME FROM THE DC METRO AREA

Nationwide  -- Shaunese Alexander, a wife and mother of 4, is also the founder of a new blog called ShesMakingMoves.com. She created the blog for mothers who have a desire to create additional income through a business/side hustle or want to accomplish a major life goal.

Shaunese has worked as a homemaker, professional marketing consultant, and business owner. Although she has enjoyed her accomplishments in each of these areas, for a long time she felt like something was missing.

Atlantic City to Host Major Black Hair Expo

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

ATLANTIC CITY'S HAIR NATION EXPO 2019 BRINGS HAIR ROYALTY TO THE BOARDWALK

Nationwide  Hair Nation Expo 2019 is set to break the boardwalk when hair heir, A'Lelia Bundles, great-great granddaughter of hair industry pioneer, Madam C.J. Walker and the rest of the hair and beauty industry descend on Atlantic City, New Jersey for 3 days: Saturday, May 4th, 2019, Sunday, May 5th, 2019 and Monday, May 6th, 2019 at The Showboat Hotel.

It's the first ever LIVE hair and beauty show on the boardwalk in the history of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Hair Nation Expo 2019's event hours are from 10am to 6pm and until 5pm on Monday.

Black-Owned Catfish Brand Now in 1,200 Grocery Stores

Get The Scoop Weekly On Southeast Queens. Subscribe to Our Mailing List. Receive the Latest Events, News, Jobs, and Top Community Economic Development Stories Like this one Click Here

-------

BLACK FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS INTRODUCES FRIED CATFISH BRAND TO 1,200 GROCERY STORES NATIONWIDE

Nationwide  Joe's Gourmet has proudly announced a partnership with Inland Seafood and the launch of a new product line now available in the seafood section in over 1,200 Food Lion locations. Based in Atlanta, the veteran-owned company is creating a major buzz nationwide. Together with Inland Seafood, a Georgia-based company that already operates an extensive distribution network in the U.S. Southeast, Joe's Gourmet it is now offering a co-branded and fully Sustainable Breaded Catfish featuring Joe's Gourmet Fish Fry.

"Here at Joe's Gourmet, we take great pride in offering a delicious and all in one seafood breading mix that beats all the other breading mixes," said Joe Dowell, the company's founder. "We are simply offering the best fried Catfish you will ever taste and our growing number of customers are backing this claim with full confidence in our products," he added.