Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Listen To The Queens RN Sandra Lindsay The 1st US COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient

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The Historic USA COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Begins With RN Sandra Lindsay In Queens
RN Sandra Lindsay First American To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

On Monday, December 14th, the first American and first New Yorker was administered the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine outside of trial. Sandra Lindsay, RN is a critical care nurse who works on the frontlines of the pandemic at Long Island Jewish Medical Center here in Queens. Administering the shot was Dr. Michelle Chester, the Director of Employee Health Services. New York received 170,000 doses of the vaccine upon its approval by the FDA.

This is a monumental day that offers us the biggest and brightest glimmer of hope that we've received since the beginning of this pandemic. Today, as I celebrate this news, I also reflect on the more than 300,000 Americans who we have lost to this awful disease since March.

The COVID-19 vaccine will be administered first to nursing home residents and health care workers, followed by long-term and congregate care staff and residents and EMS. Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated that the majority of low-risk individuals should expect vaccine availability in the early spring.

Get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccine here.


Tuesday, December 15, 2020

See Why NY State Senator Leroy Comrie Honors Dawn Kelly As 2020 Woman Of Distinction

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DAWN KELLY HONORED BY STATE SENATOR LEROY COMRIE AS 2020 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION
Dawn Kelly is CEO of The Nourish Spot Inc., her family owned and operated healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar. Ms. Kelly is also Partner at the Metropolis Group US, a virtual public relations consultancy.

Formerly Department Vice President of Prudential Financial, Inc., Ms. Kelly is a trusted, seasoned and proven public relations and strategic communications executive with a track record of developing and implementing large-scale innovative, integrated communications plans to build brand awareness for businesses, including her own.

She and her children have received numerous honors and recognition for the business’ community partnerships, including Micro Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration NY District, beating out over 1 million other competitors for the prestigious award. She collaborates with community-based and nonprofit organizations across the City to provide internships, culinary and hospitality training to neighborhood youth. Once internships are complete, she has offered many of the young adults part-time jobs.

New York State Senator Leroy Comrie Honors Dawn Kelly


Sunday, December 13, 2020

Senator James Sanders Jr.'s Statement on the Passing of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins

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Senator James Sanders Jr.'s Statement on the Passing of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins

I am deeply saddened by the passing of David Dinkins. As New York City’s first and only African-American Mayor, he was a trailblazer who worked diligently to unify the city during a time of much racial strife, violence and economic inequality, yet he does not get the accolades he truly deserves. I, and others, stand on his shoulders.

He set the foundation for the work that could be later accomplished to transform this city. He inherited challenging circumstances and he rose to the occasion.

Senator James Sanders jr.

David Dinkins served in the Marine Corps from July 1945 through August 1946, attaining the rank of private first class. As a Marine Corps veteran myself, I can tell you that Marines lead from the front and that's what David Dinkins did. He increased affordable housing to reduce homelessness, tackled the HIV/AIDS epidemic and decreased crime by creating the "Safe Streets, Safe City" program.

David Dinkins accomplished so many great things during his long and illustrious life that it would take many pages to name them all. He saw the city as a "beautiful mosaic," and I think that it something we all strive to celebrate and preserve. He was a role model and inspiration to many and he will be greatly missed.

Friday, November 27, 2020

Give Thanks Jazzing It UP With The Legendary George Cables Trio and Special Guest Ed Jackson

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Legendary Jazz Pianist George Cables and His Talented World Class Trio Gives Thanks & All That Jazz From Queens New York 

By Kamau Austin with Ed Jackson

St. Albans New York - Jackson Room, the go to local venue for outstanding jazz, and Ed Jackson, club owner and leader of his highly regarded quartet that bears his name, is again acting on their mission: to "bring world class jazz back to our community."   The jazz epicenter Jackson Room, has become the place to be for exceptional jazz performances in Queens - the perennial home for classic jazz greats like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Illinois Jacquet, Miles Davis, and many more musical icons.

The Southeast Queens, near Jamaica, New York, jazz spot will be hosting the living legend jazz pianist George Cables. Ed Jackson, the group leader and sensational alto sax musician, is also a successful entrepreneur in the area.  He started Jackson Room, as a community outlet to also showcase premier jazz acts and groups on a monthly basis.

"After a tumultuous year of striving and surviving this year - giving thanks is certainly in order. In fact, we would do well to jazz it UP in celebration of overcoming this challenging Thanksgiving season" notes Jackson.

Ed further sounds out "I can think of no better person to perform at Jackson Room in our live stream this month, sharing our sound globally, than living legend and pianist extraordinaire George Cables!" 

George will be performing with his highly regarded group the George Cables Trio, with Ed Jackson also as his special guest: Saturday, November, 28th, 2020, at 8:30 ET. You can register for the exclusive streaming performance live from the standard bearer of Queens jazz, The Jackson Room, when you click here

Checkout This Amazing Video of Jackson Room Performances


Tuesday, November 17, 2020

See Why Concerned Fathers And The Nation Of Islam Are Looking For Missing Mother Destini Smothers

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A FATHER’S LOVE, FATHERS ALIVE IN THE HOOD, THE NATION OF ISLAM, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS RALLY IN EFFORT TO FIND DESTINI SMOTHERS

November 16, 2020, Far Rockaway, New York - Maurice Williams, the Founder of A Father’s Love, Kenny Carter, the Founder of Fathers Alive in the Hood, members of the Nation of Islam, as well as other community-based organizations and community leaders will rally in the Far Rockaway to demand answers from her paramour for Destini Smothers whereabouts.

The mother of two young children, Destini Smothers, 26, was last seen on November 3, 2020, at Bowlero Bowling Alley, located at 69-10 34th Avenue. The paramour initially stated that they argued while driving, and Destiny got out of the car. He is currently refusing to cooperate or provide any additional information about Destini. Destini left her pocketbook in the car and did not have a cell phone when she disappeared.

In November 2019, Samantha Clarke wrote a Medium article concerning 64,000 missing black women in the United States. The #bringbackourgirls was an effort to raise awareness of this disproportionate statistic on social media.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Discover How Rayki Tai Turned Debilitating Illness into Groundbreaking Natural Hair Care Brand

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NYC ENTREPRENEUR RAYKI TAI TURNED DEBILITATING ILLNESS INTO GROUNDBREAKING NATURAL HAIR CARE BRAND

Nationwide  -- Wholesome Hair Co, founded by Jamaican/Nigerian entrepreneur Rayki Tai, emerged onto the natural hair care scene with a vegan product line in February 2020. Customer feedback prompted Rayki Tai to address what sets Wholesome Hair Co. apart from others in the natural hair industry. Her story is profound.

In the 1980s, Rayki went from a haunting conversation about hair with her mother right before she died, to living in a Nigerian boarding school struggling to manage her own hair. Rayki’s subpar hair grooming violated school standards, and one day Rayki was berated in front of the entire student body by the vice principal, who decided to shave Rayki’s head bald. As an unwilling twelve year old, Rayki creatively negotiated a deal with the vice principal to let her keep her hair.

After returning to the United States years later, Rayki had an unfortunate incident with a lighter that left her near bald. Desperate for a way to regrow her hair quickly, Rayki tried many products with big claims of fast hair growth. However, the growth was gradual.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Checkout How Author Lorisa Bates Pens An Exciting New Book On A Black Hairstylist Turned Secret Agent

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YOUNG BROOKLYN HAIRSTYLIST FINDS HERSELF IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME IN THE KICKOFF TO THIS ACTION-PACKED URBAN SERIES

New York, New York -- Urban Books Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Benita Renee Jenkins: Diva Secret Agent (Kensington Publishing Paperback Original - ISBN-13: 9781645561255). Brought to you by entertainment veteran and author, Lorisa Bates, this action-packed page-turner is filled with intrigue, romance, and twists - a perfect read on those crisp cool fall nights!

Growing up in "Do or Die Bed Stuy" Brooklyn, Benita Renee Jenkins has a great job, loving family, loads of friends, and the hope of one day becoming a crime scene investigator. She has everything going for her until she unknowingly crosses paths with Miguel Perkins, a hot secret agent working for a clandestine agency created to throw the book at the most untouchable of bad guys. He is hell-bent on having Benita infiltrate the life of an ex-gangbanger who has built his music empire on corruption.  To order click here or for more info see below...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Learn How Filmmaker Brandi Webb Puts The Government On Trial In Upcoming Documentary

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FILMMAKER’S DOCUMENTARY PUTS GOVERNMENT ON TRIAL FOR OPPRESSING BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES

New York, NY -- Filmmaker Brandi Webb is the director of an experimental documentary that indicts the U.S. Government on 18 charges, for crimes committed against Black and Brown citizens. Ms. Webb’s documentary, Betrayal of a Nation, is a two part series that intertwines scripted courtroom dialog with out-of-court real-life interviews with experts and witnesses.

These interviews highlight oppressive acts such as the destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK and the execution of Civil Rights leaders carried out by the government. These interviews are used as testimonies and serve as trial evidence.

Previously, Ms. Webb held a crowdsourcing campaign with Go Fund Me, to raise money to complete the film. She is thankful to all of her donors. Nearly reaching her goal, she was able to complete this compelling project.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Learn How Visionary Black Business Empowerment Pro Danielle Douglas Can Help Your Company Build Capacity For Lucrative Contract Opportunities

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Black Business Owners Forum Will Ignite Necessary Changes For Black Business Enterprises To Grow Their Capacity To Win  Lucrative Government And Corp Contracts

QUEENS, NY | October 6, 2020 - Despite MWBE legislation creating a framework to catapult strong minority businesses, Black businesses have not benefited from the laws as much due to limited networks, lack of access to capital and limited contract opportunities. The Inspire Enterprise Black Business Owners Forum 2020 "Primed4Success" will ignite necessary change to this dynamic.

This one day virtual event on Thursday, October 15, 2020 will help Tri-state Black Business Enterprises get contract-ready for contract opportunities.  To sign up click here
 
Danielle Douglas, visionary of the Black Business Owners Forum 2020 and President of Inspire Enterprise, Inc. stated “This premiere virtual event will provide a vital and valuable platform that empowers Black business owners in construction and professional services, while connecting developers, government agencies and private organizations to future industry leaders."

Danielle Douglas, Business Empowerment Pioneer And President Inspire Enterprise, Inc.

BBOF2020 Sessions will feature a power-packed lineup of authoritative panelists, presenters, speakers and topics include:

  • How to Determine Your Working Capital Needs for a Contract
  • How to Respond Competitively to an RFP and Still Make a Profit
  • The Power of Joint Venturing: How to Form an Effective Collaboration
  • Equitable Procurement Leadership Panel 
The Black Business Owners Forum 2020 “Primed4Success” will also offer VIP Opportunity Lounges exclusively for VIP registrants to virtually meet one-on-one with developers, primes, private institutions and/or agencies to discuss current and/or upcoming contract opportunities.  You can sign up now click here 

“I understand the vital importance of the old adage, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." That's why Inspire Enterprise is launching the Black Business Owners Forum,” affirmed Douglas, an MWBE Consultant who works with MWBEs in critical areas such as MWBE Certification, capacity building and access to capital.

See How Award Winning NY and Long Island Business Leader Phil Andrews Empowers Black Businesses

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Chamber Executives States “Chamber Development and Leadership Development Vital To Black Business Growth Across America”

By Phil Andrews

National News – Chamber Executives States “chamber development and leadership development is vital to black business growth Across America” during COVID-19 Crisis, and Post COVID-19.  It is no secret that Black Businesses in America have suffered a tremendous loss during this recent pandemic.

Chamber development and leadership development plans and strategies must work in parallel together to foster business growth in the Black Community in a sustainable manner many years into the future.  Corporate support of diversity initiatives in the Black Community will continue to play a vital role in leveling the playing field in America.

“As President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. we have seen the direct correlation between chamber development and leadership development in the business sector as an opportunity to not only return businesses to prior levels, but help them to fuel their growth to the next level.”  Phil Andrews, President – Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. – New York State’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce and the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration.

Coincidentally, our chamber launched our campaign to Retool, Refocus and Rebuild Black Business in New York State in November of 2019 prior to the Covid-19 crises. At that time we decided to  raise the bar for what it means to be a black chamber in New York State. As chambers of commerce such as ours continue to evolve we believe that it will result in significant growth of Black Businesses across a variety of industries.

Since our chamber was founded we have actively provided a wide variety of programs and activities geared towards increasing our member’s capacity to grow their respective business enterprises to the next level.  The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. stands firm on our chamber’s ability to impact the scope, size, and growth of small business owners in our region for many years into the future.  See information about Wish & LIAACC: The Wish Local Empowerment Program below!

Friday, September 25, 2020

Checkout How Jackson Room In Southeast Queens Is Digitally Streaming Live World Class Jazz Globally

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After Jackson Room Brought World Class Jazz Back To Southeast Queens It Now Takes Jackson Room Artistry Global With Streaming Digital Technology During Pandemic

Southeast Queens -- Jackson Room Jazz Club Owner Ed Jackson is asking our community and now also the world: "Are you ready to tap into the power of digital technology to hear more lit Jackson Room jazz hits?"  Ed Jackson, has been bringing an all star cast of jazz musicians, usually showcased in Manhattan and in music venues throughout the world, to St. Albans, Queens, NY located Jackson Room jazz club.

Ed Jackson, his Quartet, and other standout special guest jazz groups have made his club Jackson Room, an epicenter of jazz reminiscent of the legendary jazz greats who once lived in the area like John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Lena Horne, illinois jacquet, and many others.  Ed and his highly regarded Ed Jackson Quartet, are now looking to introduce and immerse the world into the electric Jackson Room sound with live streams over the internet. 

This Saturday, September 26th, at 8:30 pm ET and 5:30 pm PST you can hear Jackson's Ed Jackson Quartet in his 2nd live performance from the Jackson Room streamed online.

"At Jackson Room we've worked for years bringing world class jazz to our community," chimes in Jackson.  "We will stay true to our mission and look to be a motivating presence in this global pandemic and tough social times to bring you the best in jazz performances" states Jackson.  You can register now free for this live video event streamed online.

Jackson Room and The Ed Jackson Quartet are determined to perform outstanding and motivating music for you and our community of supporters in tune with the rich legacy of our classic musical artform Jazz - according to management at Jackson Room... 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Checkout This Online Directory for NYC Black-Owned Businesses

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ONLINE DIRECTORY PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON NYC BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES

New York, New York -- The Big Black Book NYC social media small business directory launched its new website in celebration of black, brown and women-owned businesses. The website launch date also coincided with the directory’s 3rd anniversary. The directory is a rolodex of entrepreneurs who provide a series of services and products.

Currently there are 125 listed businesses in 27 different categories (e.g. cleaning services, home security, fitness, authors, financial services, apparel, fashion, mental health, and youth & education services to name a few). The listed businesses are both profit & non-profit located in NYC, Long Island, CT, NJ, PA, GA, FL, and SC.

The Big Black Book NYC’s websiteTheBigBlackBookNYC.com, provides small business owners with another platform where their visibility in the NYC area community & beyond can be accessed especially in these uncertain times. Our entrepreneurs need all the limelight they can get so they can continue bringing economic stability and power to our communities.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Attend The 2nd Ever International Queens Underground Film Festival In Jamaica/Southeast Queens New York.

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The 2nd Ever International Queens Underground Film Festival In Jamaica, Southeast Queens, New York Aims For Global Impact In The Movie Industry

Jamaica/Southeast Queens, NY - Queens Underground 718, Presents the 2nd Ever International Queens Underground October Film Festival from October 15 – 17, 2020. Collaborating with the NY International Arts Festival, this years Festival features new categories for:
  • Black Lives Matter
  • Women Filmmakers and a
  • continued emphasis on Best Commercial
Submissions for Shorts, Videos and Episodes are open through September 25th for the Live Online & Interactive Festival with our Red Carpet, Live Performances, Screenings and ending with the Awards Night on Saturday, October 17th. Best of all the Audience can Vote for their Fan Favorite.  To attend click here

International Queens Underground Film Festival Founder Adrienne Whaley

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

See Why REV. Al Sharpton Is Supporting NYC Council Amendment By Donovan Richards Against Chokeholds

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REV. AL SHARPTON SUPPORTS PROPOSED  CITY COUNCIL AMENDMENT WHICH  WOULD STAND UP TO THE PBA 
Rev. Al Sharpton Photo Courtesy Wikipedia

(New York, NY) – Rev. Al Sharpton strongly supports Councilman Donovan Richards’ amendment to the City Council’s chokehold bill Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law in July. The amendment was added after police officials raised concerns that a police officer could unintentionally compresses someone’s diaphragm during an arrest.

Rev. Sharpton has been voicing his concern since hearing about this amendment including at the weekly rally of the National Action Network on Saturday, August 29. “The City Council called me and said they were changing the law and I said I want to see the language.

Gwen Carr wants to see the language, and the language we saw is stronger than the other language. I’m not intimidated by the PBA, but I’m also not going to be stopped by what’s going to be beneficial.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Learn How to Protect And Maximize Your Digital Assets On Episode 17

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How to Protect And Maximize Your Digital Assets

Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 1st at 9:00am. The topic of discussion will be  How to Protect & Maximize Your Digital Assets. We will be discussing how to create new revenue streams and protect your intellectual capital and digital assets online.

Join Queen Strategy Partners and our two guests, Danielle R. Browne, Business, Trademark, Estate Planning, & Entertainment Law, The Browne Firm PLLC and Vanessa A. Lindley, the CEO of Lindley Consulting Group LLC. Our guests did such a great job providing timely and practical information last week, we asked them to come back to continue the dialogue.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!

Friday, August 28, 2020

See The World Class Jazz Of Jackson Room Streamed FREE Live From Jamaica NY Tonight

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Highly Acclaimed Ed Jackson To Stream FREE Electrifying Jackson Room Jazz Performance Live In Light Of COVID-19 And Racial Injustice Protests

By Kamau Austin, Publisher The Southeast Queens Scoop

St. Albans, NY -- It's been awhile since residents in Jamaica and Southeast Queens, NYC had the opportunity to see mesmerizing world class performances at the Jackson Room.  Before COVID-19 drove a worldwide pandemic, tastefully supportive patrons have attended highly entertaining monthly jazz performances at Jackson Room for almost a decade.

"We miss our Jackson Room audience and they say absence makes the heart grow stronger," says multi-talented sax player extraordinaire Ed Jackson.  Jackson is also an highly successful entrepreneur and club owner of the community epicenter of jazz -- Jackson Room.

Jackson also states "Yes, these are challenging times pushing us to all to survive and change our way of doing things."  However, Ed feels we shouldn't despair because he believes "every storm In life is followed by a Rainbow!"

The Jackson Room is dedicated to not only to survive these challenging times but to actually thrive by tapping into Jackson and his quartet's inner creativity and resilient strength. Jackson Room was started to bring world class jazz back to our community?

Although we in the community can't come out to enjoy entertaining and motivating end of the month jazz at Jackson Room, Ed Jackson and his cadre of outstanding musicians will be bringing Jackson Room jazz to you in live video -- via the internet. Ed exclaims "we will begin live video streaming of the captivating and mesmerizing Jackson Room jazz to you, others in our community, and also now the world!"

Ed Jackson will be kicking it off This Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at 8:30 pm. You don't wanna miss this historic live video streaming of The Ed Jackson Quartet, from the Jackson Room. You can Register now for this live video event streamed online.

Friday, August 21, 2020

Learn Practical Steps That Will Ensure Your Assets Are Protected Despite COVID-19 On The Next From The Ground UP Episode 16

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Discover Practical Steps That Will Ensure You, Your Loved Ones, And Your Assets Are Protected.

Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 9:00am. The topic of discussion will be  Protecting You and Your Business (Estate Planning) During COVID-19. So few of us address what will happen to us if we are no longer here. Join us to hear more about this important but often forgotten aspect of your business.

Join Queen Strategy Partners and our two guests, Danielle R. Browne, Business, Trademark, Estate Planning, & Entertainment Law, The Browne Firm PLLC and Vanessa A. Lindley, the CEO of Lindley Consulting Group LLC to discuss this very timely topic due to COVID-19. We will be addressing practical steps that will ensure you, your loved ones, and your assets are protected.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!

Racially Attacked For Egyptian History

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AUTHOR EMMANUEL KULU BRINGS A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HISTORY IN HIS NOVEL "I, BLACK PHAROAH RISE TO POWER"

Buffalo, NY -- Author/ African historian Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. has faced racism for his controversial novel, I, Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power. In early 2019, Kulu began his campaign restoring the true African origins of Ancient Egypt. Upon posting his book cover via social media, Kulu received massive amounts of death threats, racist comments, and hate emails regarding the cover.

"I was constantly called a monkey, nigger, slave and accused of stealing history and black washing Ancient Egypt. This happened so often that it made me want to give up, I felt discouraged and figured that the world is not opening minded enough to expect the deceptions of past. My father, Emmanuel Kulu, Sr. advised me to continue the path of truth and understand those who oppose are unaware to the knowledge you have acquired in your studies," said Kulu.

Following the death of his father on September 27th, 2019, Kulu recalled the words of his father and continued his campaign of lectures titled, "The Mystery of Ancient Africa: A Stolen Legacy restored". Mr. Kulu has given many seminars and lectures in schools like the University of Buffalo, Malcolm X College, Buffalo State College, UCLA, and many other Universities and high schools. Upon his thorough research, Kulu uncovered that the original people of Egypt did not resemble those of European/ Mediterranean decent.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Celebrity Photographer Tricia Messeroux Contributes to Black Lives Matter Movement

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RENOWNED CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER TRICIA MESSEROUX RECREATES ICONIC SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE LEADERS WITH YOUNG BLACK AND BROWN BOYS AND GIRLS



New York, NY -- Tricia Messeroux, creator of Toddlewood, a highly celebrated photography project, which has been featured by A-list media like Access Hollywood, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Tamron Hall Show, and the Huffington Post - just to name a few - is taking on a new challenge to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement with kids ages 7-12 years old.

For the past ten years, Tricia and Toddlewood have been recreating images of Hollywood royalty, red carpet moments, movie posters, and notable moments in time. This time, as the nation focuses on advocating for social and racial justice, the creator of Toddlewood has shifted her attention away from the red carpet limelight in order to get involved in BLM in the best way she and Toddlewood know how - through a unique, creative, photographic campaign featuring Black and brown kids.

This summer, Team Toddlewood, led by photographer, Tricia Messeroux, is in full production of the "Toddlewood Engineers of Equality Project" that will recreate, with a few lucky children, over 40 iconic images of social justice heroes and sheroes both past and present. Such notables will include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the late and great John Lewis, Angela Davis, Nina Simone, Ava Duvernay, Shaun King, Kendrick Lamar, Nelson Mandela, and more. Each child who will portray these racial and social justice icons has been meticulously chosen from over 3000 photo submissions by moms and dads from all over the United States.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Black Comedy Podcast to Launch on Roku

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Applause Network TV Launches Black Comedy Podcast to Premiere on Roku


New York, NY -- Applause Network TV, Inc. will live stream a new comedy podcast called "Say What?" on Roku September 3, 2020, at 7:30 pm EST. The podcast consists of three panelists made up of two comedians and one guest participant who guess which quotes were made by celebrities resulting in hilarious-nostalgic commentary and opinions.

This podcast is perfect for social distancing and sure to be a favorite among social media entertainment fans.

Say What? will be hosted by actor/comedian Camari Brown known for appearances on Law & Order SVU, The Backlist, and his role as the maintenance man on the hit show Checked Inn on the OWN network. Camari has written, directed, and starred in the Thugtastic comedy skits currently featured on Applause Network TV's Roku app. You may also recognize his voice as the voice over artist featured on many commercials from top brands as well as various Netflix series.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Learn How To Build a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success On The Next From The Ground UP Episode 15

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Building a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success

Every Tuesday at 9:00 am, From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be Building a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success. Attend, learn, and engage with Queen Strategy Partners guest, Mark Hayles who is Founder and CEO of Better Local Business Agency.

Join us to learn more about resources that can assist you in laying a solid foundation to propel your business forward.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Learn How to Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19 On The Next From The Ground UP Episode 14

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Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19 On The Next From The Ground UP


Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be How to Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19.  Join us to hear more about how to navigate this important aspect of your business, Human Resources.

Queen Strategy Partners will be hosting two phenomenal guests. They are LaTonia Pouncey and Marvlieu Hall. We will be addressing ways to source new employees, how to keep your employees safe during COVID-19, and providing lots more valuable and practical information.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Get the Latest Scoop On How This Black Owned Laundromat Is Helping Local Residents Fight COVID-19

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Well Regarded Community Based Black-Owned Laundromat Expands To Offer COVID-19 Clean Up Services
Reach Metro Laundry Delivery Service at: 516-234-9187

While COVID-19 infections and deaths in NYC are in sharp decline, the sharp incline in cases nationally, who have eased restrictions on lifestyle issues like masks, gloves, and good cleaning procedures illustrates the point -- we should continue to be careful and vigilant fighting the Coronavirus. A local Black-owned laundry service Metro Laundry Service, is looking to clean up the Coronavirus spread in Southeast Queens.

New York City, was the most adversely impacted area by COVID-19. Also Queens was once the most adversely impacted area in New York City.  The Metro Laundry Service, located at 196-16 Linden Blvd, in Jamaica, Queens, 11412 (Call: 516-234-9187), is stepping into the mix to offer pickup laundry cleaning services to keep residents safe practicing social distancing by customers not having to take trips to the laundry in person.

Metro Laundry Service was founded by Maxine Howell, and has been in existence since October of 2011. Starting her business in 2011 made sense because all nine of her children were no longer depending on her raising them. The thought of going back to work as nursing assistant was not something she looked forward to so she decided to add a valuable service to our community.

With the spread of COVID-19 she is working harder to stop the spread by providing a high quality environmentally friendly laundry service where people in our community don't have to defy social distancing guidelines when visiting a laundromat and therefore avoid the risks associated with large numbers of people in closely contained spaces in NYC.

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Discover Free Resources To Help You Thrive Now AT The Next From The Ground UP Webinars

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Learn "Free Resources To Help You Thrive Now" AT The Next From The Ground UP Webinars


Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be Free Resources to Help You Thrive Now. Join us to hear more about how you can leverage resources right here in your "own backyard."

Queen Strategy Partners will be hosting two great guests who both played a pivotal role in the revitalization of downtown Jamaica. They are Hope Knight, President & CEO of Greater Jamaica Development Corp. and Ricardi Calixte, Deputy Director at Queeens Economic Development Corporation.

We will be discussing the great things their respective community based organizations are doing to help you thrive.  Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!