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Friday, October 25, 2019

Be A US Census Taker

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Earn $25 an Hour As A US Census Taker
The U.S. Census Bureau launched a national recruitment effort this week to hire approximately 500,000 temporary workers to help conduct the 2020 Census. Nearly 4,000 local recruiting events are scheduled to take place this week in communities across the nation.

Please see the event that my office is hosting in collaboration with our Complete Count Committee and local partners. For more information or to RSVP contact my office at 718-765-6359. — with U.S. Census Bureau.

SC University Wins Major Diversity Award

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MUSC EARNS 2019 HEALTH PROFESSIONS HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD; NAMED DIVERSITY CHAMPION FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
 

Charleston, SC  Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was recognized with two prestigious national diversity honors. MUSC was one of only 43 institutions across the United States to be named a 2019 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education. The HEED Award committee then selected MUSC as one of the few recipients of an additional designation -- a 2019 Diversity Champion. Only those institutions that register the highest scores for their accomplishments in diversity and inclusion earn the designation of Diversity Champion.

Ebony and Jet Founder to Be Honored With His Own Holiday

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LINDA JOHNSON RICE TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAY CREATED IN HER FATHER'S NAME

Nationwide  Linda Johnson Rice will be the featured speaker at two celebrations honoring her father during John H. Johnson Day, Friday, November 1, 2019. Johnson Rice will speak at the John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street/Courthouse Square, Arkansas City (Desha County) at 10:00 am; and Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock at 5:30pm John H. Johnson Day was established April 16, 2019 during the 92nd General Assembly.

12-Year Old Black CEO's Products Now in Target Stores

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12-YEAR OLD ENTREPRENEUR'S INVENTION MAKES DEBUT IN TARGET STORES



Nationwide  GaBBY Bows may be in a major retail store near you. The non-slip barrette invention of seventh grade Confidence CEO Gabrielle "GaBBY" Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn debuts on the shelves of Target stores this month.

The young entrepreneur was just five years old when she started daily insisting she and her mom create a barrette that would not disappear from her hair. Gabby and Rozalynn invented GaBBY Bows -- the first and patented Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette and started the company when Gabby was seven years old.

Father and Son Team Launch First Ever Virtual Video Business Card Service

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MEET THE FATHER AND HIS 3 SONS WHO'VE CREATED THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL VIDEO BUSINESS CARD SERVICE

Nationwide -- Gregory Cherry, an African American father and his three sons - Greg Jr, Isaac, and Isaiah - are the inventors of new technology that allows business owners to virtually share a video version of their business cards to all social media platforms. The service is called VB Virtual Branding Solutions, and it's already being used about almost 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country.

"Video business cards reveal so much more than a traditional business card," says Gregory. "A video business card allows you to actually explain in full what you do, and even give a testimony that can make people want to do business with you."

As the first such business to be owned and operated by a father and son team, their goal is to train young and older ones to become entrepreneurs and empower their local communities, educational institutions and small businesses to partner as one entity. VB Virtual Branding Solutions invites these entrepreneurs to come aboard for an opportunity to create residual earnings, as they help to promote the services and partner with other small business owners and education leaders.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

NC Black Author Raising Funds to Make Movie Depicting an Alternative America

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AUTHOR GETS GREEN LIGHT TO RAISE FUNDS TO MAKE MOVIE DEPICTING AN ALTERNATIVE AMERICA

Raleigh, NC  Author Adam L. Perkins has turned to a popular crowdfunding site to begin a campaign to help create a movie of his book, Looking Over Black Shoulders. The book depicts complete race role reversal which illustrates white Americans going through Jim Crow segregation and Black Americans enforcing Jim Crow laws.

Perkins admits that a movie depicting this type of reverse struggle may be a hard pill to swallow by some; but says that many people, especially people of color, have always felt that whites walking in their shoes is the only real way for understanding. Something Perkins says he agrees with.

Amazon Prime Debuts New Black Comedy

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BLACK COMEDY STARRING JOE TORRY AND TAMMY TOWNSEND NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND FANDANGONOW

Los Angeles, CA --  KenaMonique Entertainment is proud to announce the release of THE WORKOUT ROOM, a comedy film starring Tammy Townsend & comedians Joe Torry, Jay "Big Lil JJ" Lewis, Torrei Hart, Reggie "Bruh Man" Ballard, Ali Siddiq & Scruncho to name a few.

THE WORKOUT ROOM is a dramatic comedy film about an up and coming comedian TeeJay played by Joe Torry who is given the chance of a lifetime at the cost of missing his daughter's wedding.

Tammy Townsend plays the role of Xena, an educated, tell it like it is comedy promoter turned club owner. She is a one-woman wrecking crew keeping everyone in line with her boisterous presence and edgy tongue. Jay "Big Lil JJ" Lewis exudes funny in the role of Juice creating flare with his rambunctious antics as he exercises his self-proclaimed ownership of the comedy club. THE WORKOUT ROOM is a clean, funny, plot driven film featuring currently touring stand-up comedians.

Help For Black Seniors With Medicare's Open Enrollment

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MEDICARE'S OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS


Nationwide -- Changes in Medicare that begin January 1, 2020 add special significance to this year's Medicare Open Enrollment for area seniors. Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, October 15 and runs through Friday, December 7. During this time millions of seniors are given an opportunity to reassess their coverage and consider options for the coming year.

"This is one of the most consequential Medicare Open Enrollment periods because of changes enacted by Congress that will impact many seniors already on Medicare," explains Nichelle Jones, RHU an independent agent and agency owner of Jones Health and Benefits, LLC located in Atlanta, GA.


New Book By Dr. Charles Singleton Urges Us To Save Our Children

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ANNOUNCING THE PUBLICATION OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BOOK "READ BETWEEN the LINES"

The insightful and provocative new book "READ BETWEEN the LINES," by prolific author Dr. Charles L. Singleton, the Atlanta VA Health Care System (VAHCS) Research Volunteer of The Year Award Recipient for 2019-2020 is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine bookstores.  These are Singleton's Provocative Essays for Saving Our Children and Their Precious Lives. 

This amazing book is a "Must Read" for parents, educators, and all others, who are interested in saving humanity.  Every 9 seconds of the school day a high school student drops out of school.  --- Moments in America, Children's Defense Fund

How TODAY'S SOCIETY affects the education of America's young people will determine the course of human history for generations to come.  One of the most important goals of education is to instruct and to educate young people in becoming responsible citizens. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

First Black Woman-Owned Tax Franchise System in the Country: Click Here

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MEET THE FOUNDER OF THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED TAX FRANCHISE SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY

Alniesha Carter, CEO & Founder of TaxPrep Evolution Inc. (TPE), is making a revolutionary impact across the nation in the tax industry. The renowned tax professional has a passion for making an imprint on the world by offering an amazing opportunity for people looking to become their own boss and gain financial freedom at an array of levels; whether it be a Virtual Tax Preparer or a TPE Franchise Owner.

Alniesha has been a part of the tax industry for over 20 years. Although she owned her own tax office and hired tax preparers, she also had a desire to help entrepreneurs that aspired to own their own tax business as well. In 2015, she created and licensed her business model and partnered with other business minded individuals that believed in her vision and the TPE Brand.

 This led to the opening of multiple tax offices in various states, which have now transitioned into TaxPrep Evolution Franchise Locations. With this being such a pivotal moment in her career, Alniesha has her entrepreneurial spirit to thank which has fearlessly positioned her to become the first Black woman-owned tax franchise system in the United States.

To See About The New Course Preventing Black Students' Misdiagnosis Click Here

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NEW COURSE HELPS PREVENT THE MISDIAGNOSIS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS WHO ARE OFTEN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, ADHD, AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES
Dr. Frederick B. Covington, founder of the International Institute of Therapeutic Intervention and Learning

Nationwide -- Sensory processing disorder also known as Sensory Integration Disorder can lead to poor grades, academic failure, diminished social skills, and other negatives in a child's life. This makes it imperative and extremely important that teachers and daycare employees have a full understanding of what sensory integration is.

There has been a long history of African American children being misdiagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities because the staff, teachers, and educational team did not understand sensory integration and how it plays an important role in growth and development. Sensory Processing Disorder is a neurological disorder in which the sensory information that's received through sensory systems such as sight, smell, taste, and hearing, causes abnormal reactions.

As a result, a child can react incorrectly to their environment with excessively big reactions or their reactions could be significantly diminished. Incorrect reactions to sensory input can impair academic success, sociability, and safety.

These incorrect reactions to their environments can look very similar to other diagnosis and a child can be misdiagnosed and be labeled as emotionally disturbed, autistic, having ADHD, or any number of learning disabilities.  At least one in twenty people in the general population are affected by sensory processing disorder, and the numbers are significantly higher for those with special needs and in special education.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Icons to Honored at Black Hollywood Gala in Los Angeles

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GROUNDBREAKING HOLLYWOOD AND COMMUNITY ICONS HONORED BY THE BLACK HOLLYWOOD EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTER AT "A GREAT DAY IN BLACK HOLLYWOOD" GALA A Great Day In Black Hollywood

Los Angeles, CA --  In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the African American Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Festival, The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to announce the 2019 honorees to be presented at the Opening Gala Awards Celebration, "A Great Day in Black Hollywood," Friday, October 25, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4708 West Washington, @ 7pm (PST) in Los Angeles, CA. This fan favorite is a popular gala that honors diverse groundbreaking and legendary Hollywood and community professionals, the filmmakers selected for the 2019 S.E. Manly Film Showcase ("SEMSFS"), as well as the Youth Diversity filmmakers.

In fact, some of the filmmakers who have had their shorts exhibited at the SEMSFS, as they were launching their now extraordinary careers include: Black Panther director, Ryan Coogler; Oscar-nominated writer-director of Mudbound, Dee Rees and writing-directing icon Gina Prince-Bythewood.


Apple's $40 Million HBCU Scholarship Program Now Open

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APPLE'S $40 MILLION HBCU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2019-2020 

Nationwide --  The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program. Applications are open to outstanding students attending HBCUs with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are currently working towards a degree in an undergraduate, Masters, or Ph.D. program.

Selected Scholars will participate in a 12-week internship during the summer, and will receive a need-based scholarship award that will be applied to the academic year immediately following their internship period.

DC Area Top Black Speakers to Be Honored

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TOP AFRICAN AMERICAN SPEAKERS AND COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO BE HONORED AT SPEAKERCON

Detroit, MI  The October issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed copies will be distributed at the SpeakerCon event in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 1-2 at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City. SpeakerCon is disrupting the speaking industry with this first of its kind convention.

Cheryl Wood, the creator of this mega convention, envisioned the event for years as an awards gala, accompanied by a full-day business development, inspiring keynotes, industry exhibition and high-level networking.

"This is the first year for SpeakerCon and it's going to be two days. Day one is an entire day of business development conference, for professional speakers, women in media, and verbal communication experts including radio personalities, broadcasters, podcasters, commentators and activists to gain access to valuable industry resources, workshops, demos, service providers, products and industry experts. The convention is culminated by our signature awards gala in the evening where we spotlight and honor professional speakers and industry experts that support the growth and success of professional speakers," said Wood.


Couple Creates New Social Media Platform For Students Worldwide

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AFRICAN AMERICAN COUPLE CREATES NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS WORLDWIDE

Nationwide Dwight & Angelique Morrison, are the co-founders of PS Remember, a new social media platform that connects students in over 100 countries. Through it's unique and powerful search engine, PS Remember allows students currently attending or who have previously attended high school or college to find each other. With over 2.5 million schools in it's database, students now have the ability to communicate like never before.

For example, a student currently attending Howard University can now connect with others students currently attending the University of Oxford in England or the University of Lagos in Nigeria... absolutely free! Users can register to find their former classmates from many years ago in various countries including Mexico, USA, Brazil, Australia, France, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, Columbia, South Africa, and many more.

Soccer Champion Jessica McDonald Signs With New PR Agency

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2019 FIFA WORLD CUP SOCCER CHAMPION, JESSICA MCDONALD, SIGNS WITH LAUDERDALE MEDIA FOR PR AND ALL MAJOR BOOKINGS AND APPEARANCES

Nationwide -- World Cup soccer has caught on fire all over the world and the women of the champion 2019 FIFA World Cup Soccer team are leading the way! In July, the exemplary super women that made up the 2019 FIFA World Cup Soccer team, won their fourth title. In July, fresh from their fourth World Cup victory in Paris, the World Cup team boarded a plane and went to a massive victory parade in NYC; whereby they were given the key to the city.

Immediately following that amazing experience, again they boarded a plane. This time they flew to the West coast, whereby Oscar winner Sandra Bullock presented the 2019 FIFA World Cup Soccer champions "the Best Team Award" at the ESPY's in Los Angeles in front of a star-studded crowd of many excited fans.