Get The Scoop On How Phil Andrews RISES To Be One Of Long Island's Most Acclaimed Community Business Leaders

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Phil Andrews Rises From
Humble Beginnings To
Spear Head Empowering
Business Development in NY

Phil Andrews SBA Award Winner (left) 100 Black Men Eastern NY (Right)

Phil Andrews, is a highly acclaimed Long Island and New York business leader on a mission critical to UPlift area Black businesses.  Awards and accolades however weren't always on the resume or bio of the driven Andrews.

Andrews, came from humble beginnings in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, NY.  He overcame many challenges during his life.  Phil is also a veteran.

Phil has risen to run business and community organizations that make a difference in New York.  He is considered one of the most influential leaders on Long Island, New York, winning countless awards with an impressive number of community and business organizations.

I convinced the prolific business and community leader, with deep faith roots, to do an Interview with me.  I wanted to learn more about what puts a fire in him for empowering community work.

 

Filmmakers - Documentarians - Video Creators - Animators Make Black History In The Red Carpet Film Festival

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Enter Your:

Film

 Movie

Video

Documentary

Animation

Into The....  

Click Here To Submit Your Production 

The Queens Underground International Red Carpet Black History Festival Announces that Submissions are Now Open for the 6th Season with In-Person Dates at King Manor Museum on Saturday, February 17th and Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th.  One of the unique benefits of Submitting to Queens Underground is that they accept all Genres and Categories from Movie Shorts, Documentary Shorts, Music, Dance, Poetry Videos and Series Episodes.

Winners are awarded for each Category: Drama, Documentary, Historical Reenactment, Horror, Sci Fi, Animation, Music Videos, Dance Videos, Poetry Videos and Series Episodes.

Checkout The Trailer for The
Queens Underground Black History Film Festival

Submitting to the Film Festival is quick and easy via Film Freeway: To Visit Click

 and the next deadline with a discount is: January 27th.

Projects are already coming in from all over the country and world depicting the talent of Directors, Actresses, Actors, Musicians, Dancers, Poets and of course, Screenwriters.  A Film Festival is the best Platform for the Big Screen, soaking up audience energy, increasing your fan base and networking with other professionals.

Known for their exciting Red Carpet which always features two - three Talk Show Hosts conducting Filmmaker & Producer Interviews at the front door, the 2024 Season will not be an exception. For Filmmakers and Audience members alike, participating in and attending any or all of the Film Festival Days is always filled with excitement and joy.

Click Here To Submit Your Production

Get The Scoop On Michelle Watson's Healthy Organic IngenuiTea™ Tea Products

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TEA ARTISAN MICHELLE WATSON LAUNCHES HEALTH OPTIMIZED ORGANIC TEA PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY
HER GREAT-GRANDMOTHER

Meet Michelle Watson, the founder and CEO of IngenuiTea, a Black-owned line of organic tea products. When her phone kept ringing, she was sure there was a problem.

But that buzz buzz buzzing was the sound of validation. This active-duty vet took a leap of faith to open a business during uncertain times.

The result? A nearly sold-out launch the very first day she opened her website’s virtual doors.

Michelle is the product of world travel. Her great-grandmother Anna was born and raised in Grenada which was a British colony at the time. Before later emigrating to Panama, Anna developed a deep love for English tea.

Her legacy and passion for good tea and spices were passed down to her children, their children, and future generations.

Checkout Michelle Watson's TeaTorial

 Video Series Below...

Get The Scoop On How Kash Works For Wealth And Black Excellence

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Katrina "Kash" Nangle Works To
Help Build Wealth And
Celebrate Black Excellence

Interview By Kamau Austin With Katrina "Kash" Nangle (above)

Katrina "Kash" Nangle, is a young mogul of a woman steady on the rise to make her community more wealthy and successful.  She was born in our history making Jamaica, Queens, New York City area.

Nangle, is in the business of financial planning and legacy building.  However, Kash, is lit making her indelible mark on showcasing area Black luminaries with her elegant Black Excellence Gala.

Kash describes the Black Excellence Gala, as "uplifting and amazing - it’s all about giving people their flowers while they’re still here because a lot of the times we wait until they’re gone."  Ms. Nangle, feels "It's essential for us to see examples of success."

Checkout The

Black Excellence 2022

Video Highlights

Kash goes on to elaborate on the importance of examples of success showcased in the Black Excellence Gala.  She's adds "At the end of the day, we're all just people, so if I can do it - you can do it, if she could do it then - I can do it, if he could do it: we can do it!"

I convinced the positive and inspiring Kash, to share her goals, motives, and insights in an exclusive interview below.  Check it out after our sponsor's message below...

Get Ready to Celebrate The Black History with the Entertaining Queens Underground Black History Film Festival

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Celebrate Black History with the Queens Underground Black History Film Festival

Get ready to celebrate Black history with the Queens Underground Black History Film Festival.

Dr. Adrienne Whaley, the Founder and CEO, is ready to curate another season of exciting Black films and movies of relevant genres.  

This Event is sponsored by Queens Underground Film Festival, 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432.

Get ready to celebrate Black history with the Queens Underground Black History Film Festival, a captivating event happening in Feb & April.  Don't miss The Queens Underground Black History Film Festival - February & April

Checkout The Trailer for The
Queens Underground Black History Film Festival

Get The Scoop On Mariah Lovemore "The Youngest Black Woman" to Formulate an All-Natural, Organic Hair Growth Oil

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MARIAH LOVEMORE BECOMES THE YOUNGEST BLACK WOMAN TO FORMULATE AN ALL-NATURAL, ORGANIC HAIR GROWTH OIL

Mariah Lovemore, an African American cosmetologist from Cincinnati, Ohio, was just 27 years old when she began researching how to develop a hair growth formula for men and women with natural hairstyles. It took her 7 years to get it right, but she has finally broken the code. 

And now, at 34 years old, she is one of the country's first and only Black women to have developed an all-natural, organic hair growth formula that really works.

Her signature product is called Naija Growth Elixir, and it helps make natural hair more manageable, softer, and shinier which retains length and stimulates growth in areas treating alopecia, postpartum, and dandruff. Her innovative formula accomplishes all of this without leaving a person’s natural hair and scalp feeling greasy.

It has given people of African descent hope and courage to wear their hair with confidence while enjoying its invigorating and pleasant fragrance.

Mariah says that she inherited her entrepreneurial spirit such as passion, creativity, confidence, motivation, optimism resilience, and decisiveness. She says “her motto from the source of healing” goes deeper than the surface.

Checkout A Customer Review
Of Naija Growth Elixir

Get The Scoop On How Creative Business Woman Paula Thompson Celebrates Love And Unity In Her Birthday Area Event

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Creative BIZness Lady
Paula Thompson Celebrates Her
Birthday By Launching

A Company Advocating
For Love And Unity

Paula Thompson, Founder and CEO Love And Unity LLC

Paula Thompson gives us hope for future generations of entrepreneurs. The 27 year old is launching her business in a way to build viable communities empowered with Love and Unity.  She has started a company reflective of her positive vibes called Love And Unity LLC.

Thompson grew up in our area of Caribbean heritage and is committed to love and unity imbuing our atmosphere in Southeast Queens.  She exudes a powerful and positive energy of purpose.

Paula is compelling the community in a compassionate way to come out and celebrate her birthday, December 10th, 2023.  It will be a day of fun for her neighbors in New York, and support for area Black businesses.

How many twenty somethings would want to focus on area businesses for their birthdays?  Young Ms. Thompson is serving the community well by spotlighting others for her birthday and holidays.

I was able to convince the inspiring entrepreneur to do an interview with me about her free upcoming event and the future plans of her company.  It is uplifting and motivating to see her upcoming business moves and plans.

Attend Paula's Free Event

Get The Scoop On How Publishers Kamau And nZinga Austin Were Honored With Iconic Legends In Black Media

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Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Hosts Unique Honoree Ceremony For Black Media

Written By: Miya Jones Courtesy Shades Of Long Island

(in middle) Kamau and Ninga Austin Founders & Publishers of the South East Queens Scoop 📸: Creative Focus Designs Inc.

During minority business week on Oct. 11, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce hosted their inaugural Salute to Black Media Awards Night. The historic event happened at the Lorraine Gregory Communications studio and marketing office in Edgewood.

“At the chamber, our organization can be a catalyst to stimulate the growth of Black Media on a local, regional and national level,” said President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Phil Andrews. “We live in a major media capital in the U.S.; if not us then who!”

Awardees, Founders, Leaders and Staff Of Black Media Awards Night

Networking with food provided by Carolynn’s Kitchen took place before the official program began. Drinks were also provided by JiuJiu Vodka and The Sip NYC. Hosted by TV Host and Actress Amelia Moore, honorees were called to the stage, recognized and given the mic to say a few words. Honoree Clive Williams and founder of Whereitzat magazine spoke to the rarity of events like these.

“Let me just thank the people who thought this idea up,” said Williams. “In my lifetime in America this is a first. Black media has not received this attention for as long as I’ve been publishing or for as long as I’ve been here. I’ve lived here about 33 years now. We’ve been publishing for over 20 years. We’ve never covered this kind of story where we’re honored by our own and this delights me.”

Clive Williams founder of Whereitzat magazine 📸: Creative Focus Designs Inc.

Checkout This Black Media Awards Video Excerpt

Get The Scoop How Accomplished Travel Nurse LaQuanza Dockery, Develops The First Ever Line of Scrubs Made With Organic Hemp Fabric

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BLACK TRAVEL NURSE TURNED CEO DEVELOPS FIRST EVER LINE OF SCRUBS MADE WITH ORGANIC HEMP FABRIC

LaQuanza Dockery, an accomplished travel nurse with a master’s degree in leadership and management, is also the founder and CEO of SkynRN, the only scrub line in production that offers organic hemp fabric, the strongest natural fiber in the world.

Some of the benefits of organic hemp include:

• UV-ray protection
• moisture wicking
• anti-odor
• anti-mold, and
• anti-pilling

It is also fade-resistant, and lasts three times longer than cotton.

One of the brilliant, more boastful details about this fabric is that it offers an all-natural antimicrobial barrier that never denigrates when washed. This, however, is not the case with other scrub companies who spray their scrubs with silver ion.

Organic hemp is far superior to any other anti-microbial due to all its benefits. What’s more, organic hemp is sustainable, so it doesn’t deplete any of our natural resources. It also uses 1/20th of the water it takes to produce cotton. Once harvested, it restores its nutrients back to the soil.

Get The Scoop On How Visionary Artist Quinnell Williams Creates Clothing To Bring Black Men And Women Together In Unity

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Can a Clothing Line Help
Unify Black Men and Women?

Visit The Politically Urban Website

By Kamau Austin with Quinnell Williams.

Some of the most ubiquitous and responded to posts and commentary on social media seem to be rifts and beefing between Black men and women online.  It is especially axiomatic across the legacy social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and even YouTube.

It seems like even social media upstart TikTok, thrives on divisions between Black men and women.  However, professional graphic artist Quinnell Williams, sees it as his mission and worthy cause - to change this divisive dynamic.

Quinnell Williams, the Founder, and creative force behind his apparel company Politically Urban, feels his artwear designs with positive messages will make a difference in society.  I was able to catch and convince the visionary artist to share his future goals for his inspirational socially relevant clothing company.

Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton Reunites 8,400 Fatherless Kids with Their Biological Dads With The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc.

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BLACK WOMAN MAKES HISTORY REUNITING 8,400 FATHERLESS KIDS WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL DADS

Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, the Founder & CEO of The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. (TFGF), is celebrating having reunited 8,400 fatherless children with 3,281 biological fathers. She says that she believes fatherlessness creates an identity issue along with a slew of other emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual issues.

Dr. Torri J. herself grew up without her biological father finally reuniting with him when she was 31 years old. She comments, “Finding my biological father at 31 years old caused me to discover my identity and realize the significance of a father’s role in our lives. I believe, if possible, all human beings should have the same opportunity I was provided. By reuniting with my biological father I was positioned to heal from the trauma fatherlessness introduced!”

Her reunification with her father has been the catalyst and the blueprint for helping fatherless children do the same. Her pain of growing up fatherless and healing from that pain is what led her to launch her foundation and reunite fatherless children with their biological fathers.

“Fatherlessness is an indoctrination into trauma and dysfunctional behavior that is normalized within certain communities leaving children wanting a daddy so bad, but afraid to reunite with him,” says Dr. Torri J. Her foundation normalizes reunification, has a vision of Eradicating Fatherlessness Through Reunification, and helps its clients with a step-by-step action plan to getting the successful reunite the child within their desires.

Learn About The Mom, Dad, and Two Kids Providing Black Families With 6 and 7-Star Luxury Travel Experiences

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THE MOM, DAD, AND TWO KIDS PROVIDING BLACK FAMILIES WITH 6 AND 7-STAR LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Glenn and Amanda Goring and their two daughters, Brooklyn and Lexington, are the owners/operators of a successful luxury travel business called In-Style Travel. Mom and Dad book the accommodations, curate travel itineraries, and serve as travel concierges for the luxury travel packages offered.

Meanwhile, the two daughters serve as travel influencers and video bloggers for their company’s YouTube channel, LittleMissTravelers. Together, this family travels in style and aims to show the world that luxury travel can be a wonderful experience for everyone including Black families with small children.

Checkout The In-Style Travel Trailer Commercial

Both licensed pharmacists, Amanda from New York and Glenn, originally from Canada, met while attending the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The couple has been married for 13 years.

They were travel enthusiasts and enjoyed traveling together before becoming parents. To their dismay, the travel agent they first encountered after their first daughter, Brooklyn, was born tried to discourage them from traveling with their two-month-old baby. The travel agent immediately informed them of the services the resort would not provide to accommodate the new parents.  Undeterred, the couple took it upon themselves to plan their itinerary and enjoyed a life-changing travel experience.

When thinking of all the other Black parents who may have been similarly discouraged, Glenn and Amanda became inspired to officially launch In-Style Travel to curate luxurious travel packages intended specifically for Black families, looking to enjoy international and domestic travel with children of all ages.

Get The Scoop On The Upcoming Interview By Music Legend Jody Watley With NBA Hall Of Fame Icon And Billionaire Magic Johnson

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Jody Watley Talks Music, Sports, and Inspiration with NBA Hall of Fame Icon & Businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson on

"The Jody Watley Show"
on SiriusXM's The Groove

November 12th

Jody Watley, the celebrated singer, songwriter, and iconic figure in the world of music and fashion, is delighted to announce a special guest appearance by Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the legendary basketball icon and accomplished entrepreneur, on "The Jody Watley Show" airing on November 12th.

The show, exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Groove, has attained a huge mass appeal to their subscribers and dedicated fanbase throughout the years.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, celebrated not only for his remarkable basketball career but also for his extraordinary success in the world of business, will engage in a captivating conversation with Jody Watley, promising an enlightening and inspiring discussion. Johnson's exceptional journey is artfully depicted in the AppleTV+ project, "They Call Me Magic," which became the top-selling documentary series per episode upon its release in 2022.

"I am thrilled to welcome Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as a guest on my show," expressed Jody Watley. "His incredible achievements, both on and off the court, are a testament to his tenacity, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in our communities."

Checkout a Video Trailer of
Jody Watley's The Groove On

SiriusXM

Get The Scoop On October MWBE Opportunities Forum On Finance

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October MWBE Opportunities Forum

Senator James Sanders, Jr. hosts monthly forums to provide MWBEs (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) with valuable information and resources. Senator Sanders extends this invitation to attend this important meeting on Tuesday, October 31st at 12:00 PM ET on Zoom.

This month's topic is about strategies to improve access to capital and sound financial practices. Joining us will be:

• Khary Bridgewater, Principal, Crowe Beacon
• Herschel Frierson, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NABA, Inc.

Register to join on Zoom

For more info, contact Sam Fein at fein@nysenate.gov or 518-455-3536

Get The Scoop On The Innovative Wearable Health-Tech Fitness Fashions of Jeanette Ortegon And A'LuaR Wearable

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Jeanette Ortegon Creates The Cutting Edge A'LuaR Wearable Fashion Line To
Empower Fuller Figured Women
With Health & Fitness Diagnostics

Jeanette Ortegon, is a persistent serial entrepreneur, but her current foray into business feels like a divinely inspired innovation.  Ortegon's emerging fitness and health monitoring undergarment company for full figured women A'luaR, is looking to center its products in the wellbeing of its customers.

A'luaR Wearable, looks to install small, discreet, but effectively smart health and fitness diagnostic monitors in women's bra undergarments.  Jeanette is looking to to accommodate the unique clothing and undergarment needs of full figured women while encouraging them to empower themselves towards greater awareness of their health and fitness stats in real time.

Jeanette Ortegon, is ahead of a trend in society to accept different body types in a healthy way.  However, it taps into the increasingly enduring concern for health and fitness.  I pursued the driven Founder and CEO to do an exclusive interview with me.

The insightful CEO with a military background shared some insight about what drives her visionary brand and inspires her fashion foray into wearable health and fitness technology.  You can see her provocative interview below...

Twin Founders Marcus and Markee Baskerville of The Black-Owned Battery Brand VoltCell Celebrate Being the First to Sell on Amazon

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TWIN BROTHERS, FOUNDERS OF BLACK-OWNED BATTERY BRAND CELEBRATE BEING THE FIRST TO SELL ON AMAZON

Marcus and Markee Baskerville, twin brothers and the founders of VoltCell, are making history as the owners of the first and only Black-owned battery brand being sold on Amazon. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for diversity and representation within the battery industry.

VoltCell's relentless commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional product quality, and community empowerment will hopefully garner nationwide attention as the brand catches stream. Customers can find VoltCell's high-performance batteries available for purchase on Amazon's platform.

"This time is a moment of immense pride and joy for the VoltCell team. Being the first black-owned battery company on Amazon is a testament to our dedication to excellence and our ability to never give up. It is an honor to represent diversity and provide customers with a diverse choice for their battery needs," stated Marcus Baskerville, Co-Founder of VoltCell.

Get The Scoop On How This Detroit Non-Profit, Mobile Mentoring Bus, and New Apparel Line Inspires Black and Brown Youth

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BLACK NON-PROFIT USES
MOBILE MENTORING BUS AND
NEW APPAREL LINE TO
INSPIRE BLACK AND
BROWN YOUTH

Calvin T. Mann, President and Founder of Encourage Me I’m Young (EMIY) Inc., a Detroit-based non-profit organization has launched both a mobile mentoring bus and an apparel line to inspire Black youth.

EMIY is all about supporting Black and brown boys, girls, and their families against the negative forces they deal with every day.

“Negative influences have been normalized today, like violent video games and toxic social media–and it’s causing higher suicide rates, more bullying, heightened racism, more violence, and substance abuse,” Mann said. “We’ve created a new line of family-friendly apparel that schools and families can use to create positivity in our communities and help us continue the important work of encouraging others.”

EMIY Founder & President Calvin T. Mann

The EMIY mobile mentoring bus (as seen on Fox 2 Detroit) is used to reach young Black youth who are in crisis because of not having a positive figure in their lives. The concept is to pull up at sporting events and community activities and provide immediate encouragement to the young children who are there.

Adrienne Adams On The Biden Administration's TPS Status For Migrants From Venezuela In NYC

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Statements from Speaker Adams and New York Immigration Coalition on Biden Administration’s Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

Statements from Speaker Adams and New York Immigration Coalition on Biden Administration’s Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

September 21, 2023

Earlier this week, an op-ed by Speaker Adams and NYIC Executive Director Murad Awawdeh urging the designation, redesignation and renewal of TPS for several countries was published in amNY. 

Statement by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams: 

“I applaud the Biden administration for re-designating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela to chart a path towards expedited work authorization for tens of thousands of Venezuelans in our city, and more nationally, as they move through the asylum process. Creating pathways for people seeking asylum to support themselves and our economy will bring critical relief for families, the communities in which they live, and our cities contributing to an international humanitarian crisis response. Continued collaboration across all levels of government will be necessary to ensure success, and this is a major step forward. We look forward to maintaining partnerships with all stakeholders to pursue TPS for additional countries and other important solutions needed to help the people of our city and others across the country.”

Soter Technologies Making Schools Safer

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Transforming Schools Into
Safe And Nurturing Spaces

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, ensuring the safety and well-being of students within educational institutions is of paramount importance. FlySense®, the innovative environmental sensor by Soter Technologies, has emerged as a game-changer, leaving an indelible mark on schools nationwide. Let’s explore the transformative impact of FlySense® on educational environments, as we delve into real-life success stories and testimonials from schools that have embraced this cutting-edge technology.

Creating Safer Environments:

FlySense® has redefined the approach to school safety by providing real-time detection of potential threats, such as vaping and bullying, in key areas like restrooms and locker rooms. This proactive monitoring empowers school administrators to respond swiftly and effectively, creating safer environments for students and staff. By addressing potential incidents at their inception, FlySense® prevents escalation and fosters a culture of safety.

Empowering School Leaders:

School administrators who have embraced FlySense® have reported a newfound sense of empowerment. With access to real-time data and insights, they can make informed decisions and take proactive measures to ensure student well-being. FlySense® becomes an indispensable tool in their efforts to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for every student.

Positive Impact on School Culture:

The positive impact of FlySense® extends far beyond its primary function of threat detection. By fostering a safer environment, FlySense® helps reshape school culture, instilling a sense of trust and security among students and staff. Students feel supported and valued, allowing them to focus on their academic and personal growth. Teachers can dedicate more time to effective teaching, knowing that their students are safe and well-cared for.