Friday, December 31, 2021

Senator James Sanders Jr. Receives NBCSL Legislator of the Year Award

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Receives NBCSL Legislator of the Year Award
From The Office Of Senator James Sanders Jr.

Senator James Sanders Jr. is proud to be the recipient of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Thomas S. Boyland Regional Legislator of the Year Award Region II (Georgia 2021).

“NBCSL is honored to present the Regional Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Sanders. His leadership and hard work on behalf of his constituents prove that he is deserving of this distinguished honor," said Rep. Billy Mitchell, President of NBCSL. “We look forward to Senator Sanders continued work in the New York legislature and beyond.”

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Senator James Sanders Jr. Assigned to Mayor-Elect Eric Adams' Economic Committee Transition Team

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Assigned to Mayor-Elect Eric Adams' Economic Committee Transition Team
NYS Senator James Sanders Left | NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams

From The Office OF NYS Senator James Sanders Jr.

Senator James Sanders Jr. is proud to announce that he has been assigned to Mayor-Elect Eric Adams' Economic Committee Transition Team. Senator Sanders has an extensive background in economic development leadership and endorsed Adams for Mayor.

"I am proud to be part of this new chapter in the city's history, a significant time since Eric Adams will be it's second only black Mayor," Sanders said. "We have a long road ahead, but I am confident that Mayor-Elect Adams has chosen the best team possible, with the most qualified people. I am humbled to be part of such a prestigious assembly of leaders"

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Black Business Owners Forum 2021: Level Up! Virtual Forum Offers Access to Game Changing Opportunities

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Black Business Owners Forum 2021: Level Up! Virtual Forum Puts Entrepreneurs In Good Company To Expand Access To Opportunities

JAMAICA, NY – Entrepreneurs, legislators, city and federal agencies, prime contractors,  construction managers, publicly and private non-publicly traded funding institutions, and  community business leaders virtually gathered to provide vital information, essential resources,  technical assistance and networking opportunities during the 2nd annual Black Business Owners  Forum 2021: Level Up (BBOF2021) virtual event.
  
BBOF2021 sessions and panels also featured funders, community-based organizations, civic  leaders and small business subject matter experts. NYC Department of Small Business  Services Commissioner, Jonnel Doris, provided greetings at the forum inviting participants from the Big Apple to explore and take advantage of the myriad business resources New York City offers its residents, free of charge. Dr. George C. Fraser, Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc. and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on economic development, challenged the attendees to evolve as they learn how to "level up" their business. He also shared concrete  steps to network and build effective relationships.
 
Danielle Douglas 
Small businesses undergird the nation’s stability. Small businesses employ nearly half of all U.S. workers and often bear great responsibility in building the ecosystem of our communities, said Danielle Douglas, President of Inspire Enterprise, Inc. and Founder of BBOF2021.

“The health and viability of small businesses and communities are interdependent.  Therefore, we need to provide small business owners the tools and resources necessary to thrive. The  panels, arranged with intention, were comprised of individuals committed to playing a vital role to ensure minority and women owned business enterprises are contract ready, have access to resources and are poised for growth,” continued Douglas.
 
The Black Business Owners Forum’s agenda included conference sessions: Navigating New  Terrain: Gain Access to the Corporate Sector; Securing the Bag: Use Capital to Expand Your  Business; and Living the Vision: Positioning Your Business for Bigger Opportunities and  Elevating Your Game: Maximize Resources for Growth. Some of our noteworthy Moderators  and Panelists included Corey Smith, Head of Diversity & inclusion, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.; Luc El-Art Severe, J.D., Vice President, Small Business and Workforce  Development; United Way, and Jumoke Fagbayi-Butts, V.P., Sr. Business Consultant, Minority  Entrepreneurs.

See How The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Brilliant Women While Helping Important Causes

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The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Talented Women While Helping To Uplift Africa

The "African Most Beautiful USA," pageant is an event which showcases the beauty, talent, and brilliance of young women of African descent and direct lineage between the ages of 18-28.  The purpose of the pageant is also to raise money for important causes in Africa.  It is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF). 

Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in the United States. The AAF is the brainchild of Nana Obaahemaa Nkrumah Akosua Adasa III, a Ghanian-American, who started the organization with a desire to provide the village of Abofrem, her original hometown located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, as well as the surrounding villages in Ghana and other African countries access to food, employment, education, sanitation, and medical needs.

In the year 2019, the foundation proudly constructed a new school building which encompasses Grades 1-5 to benefit the children in the village so that none would be left behind in gaining vital education.  A medical hospital was constructed within the village in 2021 to be dedicated January 5, 2022.

Checkout The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant


Friday, December 17, 2021

Be There For The Festive Holiday Pop-Up Market And Free Film Festival

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Queens Underground Film Festival and the  Artist Market NYC Presents

The Christmas/Holiday Pop-Up Market And Free Film Festival


Queens Underground Film Festival and the  Artist Market NYC are hosting an encore Holiday Pop-Up Market and Free all day Film Festival on Saturday, December 18th at King Manor Museum in downtown Jamaica, Queens, 11432; the White House within Rufus King Park from Noon to 6pm. 

With more than 10 Creative and Entrepreneurial Vendors, the day features over 30 movie shorts and music/poetry videos screened during past festivals and a fashion show highlighting some of the clothing designer Vendors. The Fashion Show highlights original clothing by Osun Designs, DUI Vibz and Historic T-Shirts and wooden measuring rulers paying homage to famous legends, many from Southeast Queens.

There will be a few local Fashion Designers (DUI Vibz and Osun), Jewelry (Unique Signatures and Jewelry Clay Works), Natural Bath and Body Products by Zenotopia and Healthy Sistahs,  Desserts by Brooks The Baker, Clever and Historic items and novelty gift items for children and adults curated by the Artist Market NYC, Art by Larceria, Fragrances by the Beauty Bar, products by Sankofa and service businesses such as Sun Run and the Stock Market Academy  Most of the Entrepreneurs are local and Vend with us often. The last day for Artists and Entrepreneurs to register is December 12th based on availability.

As a division of Queens Underground International Black and Brown Film Festival, the Artist Market NYC organizes the  Pop-Up Shop for the Queens Underground Film Festival, as well as independently throughout the year. Typically the outdoor Pop-Up Markets include hands-on creative classes and workshops for Entrepreneurs.

See The  Queens Underground Film Festival & Holiday Pop-UP Trailer Below...
  

Give Thanks For Life Kwanzaa

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Habari Gani?! (What's the news?!)
 
It's  Kwanzaa time!

After a challenging year, the Black Star of Excellence Shopping Experience and Events So Lovely  teams, welcome you to join them for their
GIVE THANKS FOR LIFE KWANZAA CELEBRATION!

Bring the family to enjoy the first day of Kwanzaa, (UMOJA), in celebration with a host of Artists, vendors and family. There'll a brief Kwanzaa presentation, music, food, live drumming, an African marketplace, fashion/product show, an arts and crafts table for the children and of course...
 
GOOD VIBES!!!

Must wear a face mask

SHOWTIME 3:30 SHARP

FREE ADMISSION 

Get Your Last Minute Gifts At The Holiday Night Market

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The Holiday Night Market A
Gift On Long Island



Holiday Night Market

Come celebrate with the 'Events So Lovely' team in their newly renovated space, for a last minute Holiday shopping and Ugly Sweater party! Live DJ, 360 photo booth, coquitos, vendors and free gift wrapping service, while supplies last!

Bring in Christmas with a bang!

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Christelle Awa Is The 2021 Winner of African Most Beautiful USA Beauty Pageant

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CHRISTELLE AWA FROM CONGO CROWNED WINNER OF AFRICAN MOST BEAUTIFUL USA BEAUTY PAGEANT

It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. Christelle Awa, representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was announced as the 2021 winner.

The pageant is organized by the
Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. with the goal of celebrating the diverse and beautiful cultures from all parts of the African continent in the United States of America.

With a first-place car, crown, and cash prize up for grabs, nine lovely and eloquent African ladies graced the stage at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey on the night of September 4th representing various African countries showcased their respective talent, poise, and intelligence in order to educate those in attendance about the fascinating cultures of Africa.


Ed Jackson and His World Class Quartet Brings Lit Holiday Jazz Streamed Live From The Jackson Room

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The Ed Jackson Quartet Will Perform
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Show times 7:00pm and 8:30pm EST
Tickets- $30 Soldout | Livestream - $10 Click Here

Could you use some musical motivation? If you're like me I could use some hot intense collaborative musical harmony this Holiday season.  Ed Jackson and his name sake band The Ed Jackson Quartet, can give you some musical inspiration.

The Ed Jackson Quartet, a world class band bringing jazz back to our community and now streamed globally from their club Jackson Room, will still be performing a streaming virtual concert (The Jackson Room Club Performance is already soldout).  For over 9 years Ed Jackson and his Quartet have riveted supporters and patrons at live performances in the Jamaica Queens area.

Ed Jackson will have his full band, including:
  • Bruce Edwards on Guitar
  • Hilliard Greene on Bass
  • Fuku Tainaka on drums and...
  • Ed Jackson on Saxophone
Ed is an accomplished saxophonist & active jazz player on the NY & International scene. Ed Jackson’s dynamic sound encompasses both the tradition and future of jazz. His versatility enables him to move within the various styles of jazz while at the same time maintaining a unique sound and direction.

Checkout Music From The Jackson Room

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Spider Man Into The Spider Verse Showcases A Black Male As Spidey

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Spider Man Into The Spider Verse


In this story Peter Parker was the original Spider Man but the next Spider man is Miles MoralesBob Persichetti and Peter Ramsey are the creators and the directors of this movie.

This movie is about A boy named Miles and he happens to be bitten by a radioactive spider.  Then Miles Morales, suddenly develops  powers that transform him into Spider-Man.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Mystery Series, Young Black Female Detective Investigates the Murder of a Famous Singer

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IN NEW CHILDREN'S MYSTERY SERIES, YOUNG BLACK FEMALE DETECTIVE INVESTIGATES THE MURDER OF A FAMOUS SINGER

Nationwide  When a famous singer is found dead, murder is suspected, so Robbie Raines decides to investigate in order to locate the dead woman’s famed jewels and catch a killer in Kara L. Amis’s new mystery series for children titled Death of a Diamond Lady: A Robbie Raines Mystery (published by Archway Publishing).

Robbie is determined to find out who did it. After befriending the late woman’s family, Robbie discovers the singer’s most valuable gems are hidden and can only be found by solving two mysterious riddles. Using her love of history, and secret visions of famous people who appear to her with clues, Robbie unravels the riddles even as she confronts a frightening “ghost” and sabotage from her school rival.

With assistance from her best pal Stacie, Detective Granger, and even her Aunt Enna, Robbie dodges danger and her parents’ fears to uncover the truth about the death of a dazzling former star.

Enjoy The New Netflix Series Karma's WORLD

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Karma's WORLD On Netflix is a Provocative And Entertaining Series

Review by nZinga Austin

Karma's World is another African American character on Netflix.  My father asked "are there any more Black cartoons on Netflix?" 

This animation reminds me of Motown Magic because it has music in the cartoon.  Ludacris, the hip hop star turned actor is the creator of this cartoon.  I don't know this show that well but Karma Grant, is one of the main characters in the show and also her brother Keys Grant.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Marsha Duke Is On A Mission To Help People Create Multi-generational Wealth With Southeast Queens Real Estate

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Marsha Duke Helps Southeast Queens Residents Build Wealth With Real Estate Ownership

Kamau Austin Interviews Real Estate Maven Marsha Duke

“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.  Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

Marsha Duke has business in her blood.  The social media savvy real estate professional with a strong roots in our area is on a mission to help area residents build multi-generational wealth.

Duke comes from a family of creative entrepreneurs.  Marsha has had various business endeavors with the primary purpose of promoting area businesses.  However, these days Ms. Dukes is focusing on her real estate broker services and helping area residents build wealth with real estate ownership and assets.

Marsha Duke's burgeoning career as a real estate professional servicing area residents selling their real estate has inspired the metaphor from local residents to call her the "Queen Of Queens Real Estate."  COVID-19 has impacted many local businesses especially since Southeast Queens, New York, was initially one of the most adversely affected areas in the country.


Saturday, November 20, 2021

Why Have Hundreds Of Rappers Died In The Last 2-Years Despite Rap Music's Rich Legacy From Our African Griot Tradition?

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Despite The Rich Storytelling Heritage of Rappers Coming From Our African Griot Legacy Too Many Are Dying Young

By Dr. Charles L. Singleton, The Family Journal, USA & Overseas

Griots of West Africa told reportorial stories during multiple centuries dating back to the 13th century, and long before Spain’s slavery colonization of the Caribbean in the 15th century, and the Spanish and Portuguese (Brazilian 1550s) sugar plantations (18th, 19th, and 20th centuries). Also, these gifted orators and performers existed before America’s enslavement of African captives on The White Lion English privateer ship, August 20, 1619, Jamestown, Virginia and thereafter: 17th and 18th centuries of American colonization. --- Written Sources
 
The griots were traveling musicians, singers, poets, and oral family historians. Their inherently gifted knowledge and cultural influence (rhythmic beats, verbiages, dialects, etc.), throughout the Americas, helped us to create our language and music today from the list below:

Slave Ships “Drumless Backing” Utterances (painful grunts, agonizing groans, and mournful suicides), Haiti's Creole Songs Since 1492: Caribbean 15th Century Songs; the Jamaican "Patwa," an English-based Creole West African Language (1533-1807: Rocksteady & Reggae Music 1960s - 1980s, Bob Marley (1945-1981) and various artists ), and the United States 17th and 18th Centuries’ Hambone Song, "Pattin' Juba," Calypso Afro-Caribbean Music (mid 19 century/mid-20th century: Trinidad, Tobago, Antilles, and Venezuela).

Yes, Gullah Geechee Talk (cumbaya or Kumbaya, okra, tote, obuh yuh, yent, ynnah, yenna name, buckruh, cootuh), and Geechee Songs; Cotton Field Songs, Underground Railroad Songs, African American Work Songs and Hollers; Hymn Choir Songs, Spirituals and Gospel Music; Instrumental and Vocal Praise & Worship Songs; “Say Yes, Say Yes” (West African Style and Afrobeat), Blues and Jazz Songs, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll Music (1940s - 1950s), Soul Music (1950s - 1960s), the 1960s Funk Music and 1970s Hip-Hop Music, and Rap Songs; Dap: “Juba” or Hamboning-Like Fashion, Gestural-Rhythmic Greetings, “Five on the Black Hand Side,” 1960s -1970s, by Black G. I. s (African American Communities, Vietnam and other Asia-Pacific Countries: APAC). In addition, the Soulful Dance Steps of James Brown (1933-2006), Michael Jackson (1958-2009), Football Touchdown End Zone Dances of NFL, College, High School Football Players, and Youth Football League Players.  And the 1970s - 1980s Poetic Words and Soul Music of Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011), "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." ---Oral and Written Sources, 187 Years of Recorded History, The Family Journal, USA & Overseas Archives, 2005-2021

Friday, November 19, 2021

NY African American Chamber of Commerce President Phil Andrews Inducted Into LIBN Hall Of Fame.

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New York African American Chamber of Commerce President Phil Andrews Inducted into Long Island Business News

New York African American Chamber of Commerce President Phil Andrews Inducted into Long Island Business News (LIBN) Hall of Fame as 2021 Inductee.  Long Island Business Hall of Fame, created by the Long Island Business News, recognizes the accomplishments of Long Island’s most impactful business leaders past and present. These business icons have long demonstrated remarkable leadership skills, integrity and vision.

About: Phil Andrews - Phil Andrews is the current President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) and President-Emeritus of Black Public Relations Society-New York. Mr. Andrews is the President of the Board of Directors for St. Anthony's Temple Church, Inc. 

He is a Past President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island having served two terms as President. The 100 Black Men of LI was Founded in 1974 and is the second oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

On November 9, 2021 Mr. Andrews was inducted into the 2021 Long Island Business Hall of Fame at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Discover How Fred Harris, A 19-Year Old Black Youngster With Special Needs, Was Murdered In A Texas Jail Cell

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Did The Justice System Fail Fred Harris, A 19-Year Old Black Youngster With Special Needs Brutally Murdered In A Texas Jail Cell? 

Written By nZinga And Kamau Austin, Co-publishers Scoop Publications

Fred Harris was a 19 year old boy with special needs.  It has been reported by friends and family that he was a friendly and liked young man despite his mental challenges. It was claimed in some media sources that Harris was in a group home.

For some reason supporters claim Fred had a knife in his hand and seemed to feel threatened by someone.  It may be that he was afraid of something and maybe somebody bullied him in our experience.  Many times people with special needs are made fun of and often bullied.

This happened in ironically Harris County, Texas near Houston.  The police were called on Fred Harris, and they arrested him and took him to "a holding cell on the third floor of the 1200 Baker Street jail around 11:16 p.m" according to Click 2 Houston local news.  Different media sources give various details on where actually Harris was arrested.  But it is claimed he was brought into jail October 11th.  See The Family And Legal Press Conference for Fred Harris below...


Sunday, November 7, 2021

Did Integration Help Or Hurt The Black Community?

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Did Integration Help Or Marginalize The Black Community?
Picture Credits Click Here (Source Wikipedia)

By Kamau Austin

All moves people make in history have both an upside and downside. The fight for integration had an upside in that white people couldn't limit where Blacks could walk, go to the bathroom, rent a hotel, get a better job, go to a better school etc. People couldn't tell you outright that you could only go certain places.

Also for instance before integration we didn't have 7 or 8 Black billionaires and about 140,000 businesses with over a million dollars in annual income. Before integration we didn't have 42% to 46% of Blacks in the middle and upper middle class.

Before integration we didn't have 18% of Blacks with college degrees or almost 1 million Black families with a net worth over a million dollars. Even though we had neighborhoods like Rosewood, Greenwood AKA Black Wall Street, and other upscale cities during Jim Crow we have made a lot of strides in income (income and wealth is 2 different things) after integration.

Before integration we didn't have 2.6 million Black businesses and Black women being the most educated demographic in the whole country. I could go on and on with stats on good things that happened with integration.  However what was the downside to integration? 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Learn How Senator James Sanders Jr. Promotes Halloween Themed Early Voting Event

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Promotes Halloween Early Voting Event with Candy Distribution and Best Costume Prize

It was time for tricks and treats as Senator James Sanders Jr. hosted an early voting event on Halloween at the Rockaway YMCA to inspire people to participate in the Democratic process.

While at the site, Senator Sanders visited with all of the voters, poll workers and volunteers and handed out candy.

Nieasha Fullington and her mom Lunetta Cheeseboro won Senator Sanders' best costume contest with their elegant matching 1920s flapper costumes. They received an extra special prize. It was a basket filled with Halloween-themed goodies, decorations, crafting sets and candy.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Discover How New NCAA Ruling Will Economically Boost Blacks By Award Winning Entrepreneur Chuck Starks

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Discover How New NCAA Ruling Will
Economically Boost Blacks In College Sports
The Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the 2014 ACC Championship Game Picture Courtesy Wikipedia | By Thomson200 - Own work, CC0

Written By Award Winning Entrepreneur Chuck Starks

The latest NCAA Ruling (backed by the Supreme Court) that allows student athletes to receive money for their image and likeness will change the financial prospects of many Black families in America within a very short period of time.

Since students can get paid directly from sponsors, schools and others, that income will translate into an increase in the median net worth of Black people as a whole.  

Most Black families have one or more athletes in their family.  

Sports is what we do.  

Black Americans are the best in the world and we excel in sports at a younger age.  I estimate that students as young as 12 years old will start receiving a monthly sponsorship (income) from schools, major sporting goods companies (Nike, New Balance, Adidas, etc.) as well as money from sports agents who will pay them for a first-right-of-refusal to represent them in the future if they go pro.

Learn About The Life Of Colin Luther Powell In Memoriam - And Never Forgotten

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Colin Luther Powell (1937-2021) In Memoriam, Never Forgotten

Four-Star General Colin Powell Photo Credit. Courtesy Wikipedia

Colin Powell, The Steps of a Good Man by
Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Charles L. Singleton

Colin Luther Powell was born in New York City's Harlem and raised in the South Bronx by his parents Maud Ariel 'née McKoy' and Luther Theophilus Powell (Jamaican immigrants) of both African and Scottish parentage. Scholastically and collegiately Powell attended and graduated from Morris High School (1954) and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the City College of New York.

He subsequently attained a Master's in Business Administration (MBA degree), from George Washington University in 1971.  Powell also was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Public Service in 1990. (Sources Wikipedia and Media Sources)

Accolades, Accolades, to a loving and caring family man, and four-star general.  General Powell's extraordinary earthly legacy and accomplishments, just to mention a few: an accomplished "C" student; a distinguished and decorated United States of America military serviceman (Army) of 35 years.

His military service spans: 1958-1993.  His involvement includes the Vietnam War 1955-1975, and the Invasion of Panama, "Operation Just Cause," 1989-1990.  It also includes the Gulf War,1991. He was an American diplomat, a level-headed politician, and later the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-2005).

Monday, October 18, 2021

Checkout The Riveting 2nd Edition Of Benita Renee Jenkins The Diva Secret Agent Shero Series

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Best Selling Author Lorisa Bates Pens Her 2nd Edition Of Her Sistah Secret Agent Heroine Series "Benita Renee Jenkins!" 
Author and Media Maven Lorisa Bates | Article by Kamau Austin

Lorisa Bates, is once again making her indelible mark on dynamic literature with a Black cultural edge.  She has created an exciting series centered around a compelling Black woman heroine: Benita Renee Jenkins.

Bates, is publishing her 2nd edition of her riveting novel in her series entitled "Benita Renee Jenkins - Diva Secret Agent."  Her highly anticipated 2nd novel published in her popular Sistah shero series is "Benita Renee Jenkins 2: Boxing Rings and Cages," is scheduled to be released October 26th, 2021.  To order now click here.

Lorisa describes her unlikely but ironically sensational sistah secret agent protagonist as the following: "Benita is a sassy, loving shero warrior who is set up for a crime she didn’t commit."  She also compels readers to "Watch as she navigates through the many dangerous situations and enjoy the ride."

Checkout The Suspenseful Benita Renee Jenkins 2 Book Trailer Below...  


Monday, October 11, 2021

Be There When The Queens Underground International holds its first ever Annual Costume Party and Film Festival

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Queens Underground International holds its first ever Annual Costume Party and Film Festival.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Queens Underground International is featuring several Latino Filmmakers and Artists as it holds its first Annual Costume Party with the October Black & Brown Film Festival. The festival will take place on October 23, 2021 in downtown Southeast Queens, NY at The Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 from 7:00 pm to Midnight. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://www.queensunderground718.com or may be purchased slightly higher at the door. Proof of Vaccination is required by all public venues.

"We are ecstatic about this year's film festival.  With the Halloween Theme, Filmmakers and Attendees from all over in Costumes, this years Film Festival will be one to remember! Movie Shorts, Videos and Series Episodes from all genres, this Season the Horror Shorts will take center stage. Filmmakers have submitted from nine countries thus far and Submissions close on October 10th. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this year’s festival features several Latino filmmakers." Reports, Dr. Adrienne Whaley and son, Christian, the nonprofits Founders and Executive Directors



Monday, October 4, 2021

Senator James Sanders Jr. Condemns Border Guard Use of Whip on Haitian Migrants

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Condemns Border Guard Use of Whip on Haitian Migrants
From The Office Of State Senator James Sanders

State Senator James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders Jr. said: “I am disgusted and appalled by the video footage showing Border Patrol whipping their reigns at Haitian migrants near the U.S. Mexico border, a clear violation of human rights and domestic and international law.

The last time we saw white men whipping black people in such a public horrendous fashion was during the Jim Crow era and the subsequent separation and dehumanization that followed. Later during the first half of the twentieth century, blacks were separated from whites in ghettos to control their growing population in what is considered American Apartheid. Now, not much has not changed. The images are very much the same.

The actions on that video U.S. Mexico border was not an example of how Americans, particularly those in power, should treat their fellow human beings.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

See Why Dr. Alicia Massop-Flowers Is Honored As A Women Of Distinction By NYS Senator Leroy Comrie

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NYS Senator Leroy Comrie Honors
Dr. Alicia Massop-Flowers As A
Women Of Distinction
Alicia Massop-Flowers, D.O., has worked as a general pediatrician for almost 15 years. Her medical ministry has allowed her to serve the community in the areas of the Bronx, Harlem, and Upper Manhattan. She also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medical School in Harlem.

Community service is very important to Dr. Massop-Flowers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Massop-Flowers, along with the Northeastern Conference of SDA, conducted free testing not only for New York City and New York State, but throughout territories of the Northeastern Conference of SDA. She and her team were also asked to conduct COVID-19 testing in the Men’s Shelter in Brooklyn, which they did free of charge.

Dr. Massop-Flowers has a private practice in Springfield Gardens that allows non-patients in the community to get COVID-19 testing at no cost, a practice she continues to this day.