Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Atlanta Black-Owned Book Store Owner to Host Free 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
-------
FOUNDER OF BLACK-OWNED CULTURAL CENTER/ BOOK STORE IN ATLANTA TO LAUNCH FREE FESTIVAL

Atlanta, GA --  Kazemde Ajamu has always had his eye - and heart - on bringing Black culture and history to the forefront, especially among the younger generation. It's not just in his nature, but part of his mission at the Black Dot Cultural Center and Bookstore.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Ajamu will take his passion for cultural immersion to the next level with the first-ever Black Dot Culture and Art Festival at 6984 Main Street, Lithonia, Georgia. From 12-8 pm, the one-of-a-kind event will feature food, fun and performances by Akosua Tait, Giwayen Mata, RareEpiphany and special guest Michon Young.

"For me, it's so important that we come together and really get to experience all of the different forms and aspects of our culture first-hand. We're tapping into all of your senses for a day filled with celebrating Black culture," said Ajamu, the festival host and owner of Black Dot Cultural Center and Bookstore.


San Diego, Black Wealth Summit For Women

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
-------
STOCKS AND STILETTOS SOCIETY TO HOST THE STOCK SISTAR SUMMIT (#SISTARSUMMIT19) IN SAN DIEGO

San Diego, CALearning the most innovative and savvy financial solutions to generational wealth, while taking a journey to financial wellness can all be obtained in one place, thanks to The Stocks and Stilettos Society.

On October 4-5, the 2nd Annual Stock Sistar Summit will educate, equip, and empower attendees from around the country to change their outlook on investing while providing tools, tips, and action plans that will help them achieve financial wellness and obtain investment strategy knowledge.

The Stock Sistar Summit is hosted and created by Cassandra Cummings - founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, an online community of over 50,000 women investors. This summit is designed to jump-start wealth-building investment for attendees and to place individuals and their families on the path to financial freedom.

Texas Black Hair and Health Expo to Feature Woman With Largest Afro in the World

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
-------
8TH ANNUAL BLACK NATURAL HAIR AND HEALTH EXPO TO FEATURE WOMAN WITH THE LARGEST AFRO IN THE WORLD

Killeen, TX -- The 8th annual Armed Forces Natural Hair and Health Expo (AFNHHE) will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center at 3601 S. WS Young Drive in Killeen, Texas. The event will feature workshops, demonstrations, entertainment and a natural hair and fashion show for children and adults directed by Runway Fierce and a natural hair contest. The Expo is expected to attract attendees from nationwide. Free gift bags to the first 100 attendees.

This year's special guest is Aevin Dugas, Guinness World Record Holder of the World's Largest Afro (Female). Aevin will be there to display her afro and take pictures with the attendees. Performers at previous Expos include actress/comedienne Kim Coles, comedian Michael Colyar, violinist Daniel D., R&B artist Noel Gourdin and L.Young.

In addition to more than 30 booths and exhibits covering natural hair and health, the expo provides workshops for attendees, which include information on women in the military wearing their natural hair according to the military regulations, natural hair care, and hair braiding and many others.


Jill Scott to Headline Art of Cool Festival in Durham, NC

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
-------
ART OF COOL FESTIVAL 2019 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Durham, NC  Jill Scott, Run DMC, Ari Lennox, Whodini and Big Daddy Kane featuring The Symphony lead the all-star lineup for the 2019 sixth Annual Art of Cool Festival (AOCFEST) held September 27-29th in downtown Durham. Produced by The DOME Group LLC, AOCFEST will feature a range of R&B, Neo Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, alternative and spoken word performances and speakers at multiple venues: Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP), the Durham Armory, Motorco Music Hall, Carolina Theatre, The Pinhook, The Masonic Lodge and Beyu Caffe. National Basketball Association star Rasheed Wallace will be the special guest host for the DBAP performances during AOCFEST 2019.

Festival attendees can enjoy this one-of-a-kind event featuring 20-plus acts for 1 price. One Day, Weekend, VIP and Sunday Brunch passes for AOCFEST 2019 are available through Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/30BS5Nb.

Three-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and critically acclaimed actor Jill Scott will headline the AOCFEST stage on September 27th at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Dreamville Records singer-songwriter Ari Lennox will open the show Friday evening. That same evening, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and his live rock band will hit the Motorco Music Hall stage.