Get The Scoop On New Year's Celebrations

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Bringing in 2026 Celebrations in
Southeast Queens

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Season's Blessings!

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Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays - Be Blessed in 2026

As we close out a powerful year of telling our stories and uplifting our communities, we’re sending love, light, and gratitude to everyone who rocked with us. ❤️🖤💚

Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa & Happy Holidays — prayerfully wishing you a Blessed, Prosperous, and Uplifting 2026 from Kamau, nZinga, & the Media Team. ✨📣

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York Issues Call for "Impact Leaders" to Scale Community Change Through Five Core Pillars of Leadership

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The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York Issues Call for "Impact Leaders" to Scale Community Change Through Five Core Pillars of Leadership

New York, New York– The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. (100BMENY) today announced the launch of its 2025 Membership Recruitment Campaign, inviting professional Black men of influence to join an elite alliance dedicated to the upliftment of the community.

Standing on the organization’s legendary foundation, this new recruitment drive focuses on the Five Pillars of its Mission, providing a clear roadmap for prospective members to leverage their specific talents for maximum impact.

As the Eastern District of New York faces evolving economic and social challenges, the 100BMENY is seeking a new cohort of members—entrepreneurs, executives, and civic leaders—ready to move beyond passive concern and into active, structured leadership.

"Our mission is anchored by five distinct pillars that serve as the blueprint for our community's success," said Phil Andrews, President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. "We aren't just looking for volunteers; we are looking for specialists in these five areas who are ready to lead from the front. If you have achieved success in your career, the 100 is the platform where you can convert that success into a lasting legacy."

Get the Scoop On Where To Support These Festive Community Christmas Events 2025

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Checkout The Communities
Christmas Events 2025

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NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

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NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

In the face of political attacks and dismissed cases tied to mortgage-fraud claims pushed by the Trump administration, New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to do the job New Yorkers elected her to do: protect consumers, workers, and families. Affectionally referred to as Tish James, she continues to take decisive action to protect working families, immigrants, and consumers across the state. In a series of recent moves, AG James has pushed back against federal policies that threaten essential services, secured major restitution for consumers harmed by corporate misconduct, and defended food assistance for New York’s most vulnerable residents.

Defending Immigrant Workers and Essential Services

Attorney General James recently joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications—an unprecedented increase that would effectively dismantle the program for public institutions and nonprofits. The H-1B visa program allows highly skilled immigrants to work temporarily in the U.S., filling critical roles as doctors, nurses, teachers, researchers, engineers, and other professionals.

New York is home to more than 13,000 H-1B workers, many of whom are employed in health care, education, technology, finance, and the arts. AG James warned that the fee hike would worsen existing labor shortages, particularly in underserved and rural communities already facing severe shortages of doctors, nurses, and educators. The lawsuit argues the administration’s action is unlawful, bypassed required rulemaking, and violates federal law. If blocked, it would protect access to health care, education, and essential services for millions of New Yorkers.

Get The Scoop On Legendary Black and Ethnic Skincare Pioneer Pamela R. Springer Winning the Prestigious ASCP Icon Award

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Pamela R. Springer Makes History as ASCP’s 2025 Industry Icon – And Redefines Skin Care for a Multi-Ethnic World

In an industry that has too often overlooked the needs of diverse skin tones, Pamela R. Springer has spent decades doing the opposite—putting skin of color at the center of the conversation. Now, her life’s work is being recognized at the highest level.

Pamela R. Springer, Founder and CEO of Global Skincare Products, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious ASCP Industry Icon Award. ASCP (Associated Skin Care Professionals), the leading national association supporting licensed estheticians, represents more than 35,000 members nationwide and is the only organization offering estheticians comprehensive, industry-specific benefits throughout every stage of their careers.

With this honor, Pamela makes history as the first African American woman—and only the second person ever—to receive the ASCP Industry Icon title, underscoring the magnitude of her contribution to professional skin care, education, and inclusivity.

Elevating Skin of Color to Center Stage

The ASCP Industry Icon Award is reserved for visionaries who have made lasting contributions to professional skin care through education, innovation, and leadership. Pamela’s nomination through ASCP’s Skin Deep Readers’ Choice Awards is a testament to the respect she commands among peers and professionals across the country.

Her groundbreaking focus on ethnic skin care and pigmentation disorders has transformed how estheticians and medical providers approach treatment in today’s multicultural market. At a time when many textbooks and training programs barely mentioned skin of color, Pamela was building an evidence-based, culturally rooted framework for treating it properly, safely, and effectively.

Her career spans decades of transformative teaching, hands-on mentoring, and clinical insight, helping professionals move beyond fear, guesswork, and outdated myths about pigmented skin. Ms. Springer's outstanding contribution to the medical field of ethnic skincare is featured in the renowned Doctor Bob Lee's book PEOPLE TO KNOW IN BLACK HISTORY & BEYOND.

Get The Scoop On Bridging the Capital Gap: African American Small Business Foundation Donors Drive Local Economic Resilience Amid National Funding Disparity

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Bridging the Capital Gap: African American Small Business Foundation Donors Drive Local Economic Resilience Amid National Funding Disparity

 

Photo Above: Phil Andrews, President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. addresses donors at the Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Networking Event and Holiday Fundraiser.

New York, New York – As national conversations continue regarding the persistent capital access issues faced by minority-owned enterprises, the African American Small Business Foundation (AASBF) is highlighting the critical, immediate impact of its local initiatives. The AASBF operates as a vital local antidote to a systemic national challenge, ensuring that dedicated, high-potential African American entrepreneurs in Downstate, New York receive the funding and resources necessary to thrive and stabilize the local economy.

Recent economic reports confirm that despite heightened visibility, Black-owned businesses still receive a disproportionately small share of small business loans and venture capital. This disparity—a major headwind against national equitable economic recovery—underscores the irreplaceable value of localized, mission-driven organizations like the AASBF.

The Importance of the Foundation: A Local Solution to a National Problem

The AASBF is more than a funding source; it is an economic accelerator. By providing tailored mentorship, technical assistance, and direct grants and loans, the Foundation tackles the core barriers to scaling Black-owned businesses. These businesses often serve as cultural hubs, major employers of local talent, and key drivers of neighborhood revitalization.

"While discussions about multi-billion-dollar funding disparities happen in boardrooms across the country, the reality for our local entrepreneurs is far more immediate," said Phil Andrews, President of the African American Small Business Foundation. "Every dollar we raise translates directly into inventory, technology, new hires, and community stability. We are not waiting for the national tide to turn; we are building our own local economic engine."

Why Support Matters: The Donor's Strategic Investment

For individuals, corporations, and philanthropic partners, supporting the AASBF is a strategic investment that yields clear, measurable returns beyond simple charity. Donors are not just funding businesses; they are funding economic resilience and civic stability.

What Donor Support Means:

• Closing the Equity Gap: Donors become immediate partners in challenging the national narrative of funding disparity, providing capital where traditional institutions hesitate.

• Direct Job Creation: Every dollar raised by the AASBF translates into an average of several hundred new jobs created or retained in Downstate, New York.

• Anchor Investments: Funding helps convert small businesses into neighborhood anchors, fostering community stability and increasing the tax base.

• Legacy Building: Donors help secure the economic future of African American families, creating generational wealth pathways that mentorship alone cannot achieve.

Get The Scoop On How Pretty Young Autistic Visionary Aaliyah Alicia Thompson Transformed Adversity Into Beauty, Business, and Community Empowerment

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Young and Pretty Autistic Visionary
Aaliyah Alicia Thompson Transformed Adversity Into Beauty, Business, and Community Empowerment

When Aaliyah Alicia Thompson was diagnosed with autism at just five years old, many would have assumed her future would be limited. But for Aaliyah, autism was never an obstacle — it was a different path, one that shaped her resilience, sharpened her creativity, and fueled a purpose that now inspires thousands.

Today, Aaliyah a pretty 24 year old young woman, is not only a rising entrepreneur in the haircare industry — she is the first woman with autism in the United States to open her own beauty bar, the CEO of the Aaliyah Alicia Thompson School of Nails & Cosmetology, and a nationally recognized changemaker who uses her platform to uplift others with autism.

Her story is one of determination, faith, and family support — but most importantly, it’s the story of a young Black autistic woman who refused to let delays or adversity define her limits.

From Early Delays to Early Honors

Aaliyah’s journey began with a childhood marked by communication delays and the challenges that come with an autism diagnosis. But her mother, Patricia Terry, saw possibility where others saw barriers. She nurtured Aaliyah’s confidence, encouraged her curiosity, and helped her develop the discipline she would need to excel.

And excel she did.

Aaliyah grew into an outstanding student, graduating from high school with honors, proving early that her autism was not a limitation but a strength.

Discovering Her Passion for Beauty and Haircare

Her life changed when she began working at a beauty school and salon. Something clicked. The rhythms of hairstyling, the creativity of nails, the satisfaction of transforming someone’s confidence — it became Aaliyah’s calling.

She wasn’t just good — she had a gift.

Her mother believed in that gift so much that she encouraged Aaliyah to open her own beauty bar. At just 21 years old, also a fitness advocate, Aaliyah made national history, becoming the first autistic woman in America to launch her own beauty business.

Her brand, Aaliyah Beauty Bar, quickly became known not only for quality styling but for its powerful mission: beauty with purpose.

Get The Scoop On Why Ownership Of You & Your Community Are Key! By Pierre Clark

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Wealthbuilding And Community Development: Why Ownership Of You & Your Community Are Key!

NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd. Is focused on helping all of us build community wealth and ownership! This is the movement that more and more are embracing as the way to be in control of your life and your family’s future. But by definition, community people aren’t convinced they can build their own wealth/asset base for themselves.

Especially people who haven’t done it or known others who have done it for themselves. So they don’t plan to do it intentionally because they don’t believe they can, and that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that plays out in a real-time scenario of misery and disillusionment.

So we at NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd. have devised and are championing our Community Wealth-Building Academy, where we have developed the tools, resources abundance and pathway to help you get started and connect you with others of like mind and intention.

Get The Scoop On 10 Caring Places To Get FREE Thanksgiving Dinner Today

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10 Caring Places To Get FREE
Thanksgiving Dinner Today!

Our Community Cares and we're giving this Thanksgiving. We're going thru a tough time in our community especially for Black women, immigrants and people who look like immigrants, and people without jobs struggling to make ends meet. But here are some places giving free Thanksgiving Dinner today!

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Get Da Scoop On How Ca$h Da$h On The Rock I$ Rockin Far Rockaway on Small Business Saturday.

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Ca$h Da$h On The Rock I$ Rockin
Far Rockaway on Small Business Saturday!

CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK, a grassroots collective, will host a CASH MOB for Downtown Far Rockaway on Small Business Saturday, November 29th from 2 :00 PM to 4:00 PM.

This CASH MOB is a community shopping spree to inject life, love and dollars into Downtown Far Rockaway's Small Businesses. This is not a one-day pop-up - this is not just a shopping day--it's more than a CASH MOB it's the start of a movement.

Every $20 or $50 spent locally builds the economic infrastructure of the community" says Gail Johnson of the CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK team. "We're reclaiming our blocks, our community, our future - one cash register at a time. Get offline. Get on the block. Spend at least $20 in a local store."

"For years, Downtown Far Rockaway has battled disinvestment and a damaged public image" said Aiysha Simon of the CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK team. "But behind the headlines are resilient entrepreneurs, mom-and-pop storefronts, and hard-working families."

Now, CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK is giving the community a reason to rediscover the heart and soul of the Downtown Far Rockaway business district. "Downtown Far Rockaway is open for business and is full of undiscovered treasures," said Roni Anderson, another member of the CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK team.

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, shoppers, supporters, influencers and curious visitors are invited to join the CASH MOB at the Greenspace at the corner of Mott Avenue and Central Avenue, across from the New Queens Library.

For more information call: Gail Johnson 718.608.5423 or Aiysha Simon 347.693.1224.

Get The Scoop On Long-Time Long Island Leader Phil Andrews Named To Long Island Business News Top 100 Long Islanders 2025 List

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Long Island Leader Phil Andrews
Named To Long Island Business News
Top 100 Long Islanders 2025 List

Long-Time Long Island leader Phil Andrews named to Long Island Business News Top 100 Long Islanders 2025 List. Previously known as Most Influential Long Islanders, this year’s section was renamed Top 100 Long Islanders to reflect the breadth of talent and uniquely special region that we have, as well as those who strive make Long Island the best place to live, work and socialize.

What distinguishes this year’s honorees is not merely their professional achievements, but their deep-rooted commitment to civic engagement. Many serve on nonprofit boards, mentor the next generation of leaders, advocate for smart growth and affordable housing, and champion causes that strengthen our social fabric.

They understand that true leadership means building something larger than themselves—whether it’s creating pathways to stability for veterans, expanding access to healthcare, revitalizing Main Street corridors, or developing sustainable communities.About: Phil Andrews: Phil Andrews is a nationally recognized chamber executive, award-winning advocate for small business, and a leading voice for economic empowerment across New York State. He currently serves as President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC)—the largest African American Chamber of Commerce in the State of New York—and a transformative force in building sustainable pathways for minority-owned businesses to grow and scale. He is also the Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

Get The Scoop On The Networking Mixer Of NYS Senator James Sanders Jr., and Community Organizations In Southeast Queens

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Attend the Business To Business
Networking Mixer Of
NYS Senator James Sanders and
UPLifting Community Organizations In
Southeast Queens

🌟 JOIN US For Business-to-Business Networking Mixer 🌟

Senator James Sanders Jr., in association with the Merchant Association of Rosedale, Laurelton & Springfield Gardens, invites you to an empowering evening designed to uplift and connect our local business community.

🤝 NETWORK • LEARN • GROW

Meet industry leaders, connect with capital partners, and gain valuable business resources.

📅 Monday, December 1st, 2025

Get The Scoop On How Community Development Organization Ca$h Da$h Means To Rock Your Business

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The Southeast Queens Scoop and

CA$H DA$H on the Rock Announce

“Rock Your Business”

BLACK BUSINESS SUMMIT to

Empower Far Rockaway Entrepreneurs

with Access to Capital, Legal Advice & Marketing Tools

Following the tremendous success of the REMA4US Business Fair, the Southeast Queens Scoop and community organization Ca$h Da$h are proud to announce the upcoming “Rock Your Business! BLACK BUSINESS SUMMIT” — a high-energy event dedicated to Black economic empowerment, small business growth, and community-driven revitalization in Far Rockaway, Queens.

The summit is FREE will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center, located at 190 Beach 44th Street, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Innovative attendees are expected, including small business owners, new entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders.  Together with Southeast Queens Scoop — a highly Google-ranked digital community news platform with an average of 66,000 monthly views and a reach of more than 250,000 local readers — this event aims to create transformative connections for local businesses.

Led by Gail Johnson, Aiysha Simon, and Roni Anderson co-founders of Ca$h Da$h, the summit builds on their ongoing mission to strengthen Far Rockaway’s economic fabric through education, collaboration, and equitable development. 

Co-Founder Gail Johnson weighs in on the goals of Rock Your business "We are not hosting an event, we are investing in the economy of our neighborhood.  We plan on empowering Black and BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Downtown Far Rockaway with Access to Capital, Legal Advice & Marketing Tools."

A Vision for Black Economic Power and Community Renewal

Far Rockaway, located on the southeastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, is home to a vibrant and diverse population of approximately 55,000 residents, of whom a majority identify as Black or African American and Latino. The community is rich in entrepreneurial talent but has historically faced challenges with investment access and small business infrastructure.

Today, Far Rockaway stands on the threshold of change — with new developments such as Arverne East and Downtown revitalization projects opening pathways for Black-owned and BIPOC-led businesses to thrive. The “Rock Your Business!” Summit taps directly into that momentum, bringing together local innovators, financial experts, and policy advocates to explore tangible strategies for growth and sustainability.

The Rock Your Business Black Business Summit Takes Place in
the Attractive and Modern Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center located 190 Beach 44th Street in Far Rockaway, NY 11691 

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Get The Scoop On How LBAPS Brings Hope and Support to Families of Children with Autism and ADHD In Our Area

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LBAPS Brings Hope and Support to Families of Children with Autism and ADHD Across New York City

Families of children with autism and ADHD often face an uphill battle trying to find the right support, but one company, Licensed Behavior Analyst Professional Services (LBAPS), is changing that reality every day.

Founded in 2007 by Mrs. Yoheved Wasserman, LBAPS was born out of her personal struggle to find help for her daughter on the spectrum. What began as one mother’s mission to make services more accessible has since grown into a multi-state organization operating in 25 states and counting, offering personalized, compassionate ABA therapy for children who need it most.

“Mrs. Wasserman turned her challenge into a passion to help others,” said Justin Zisholtz, an outreach coordinator for LBAPS. “Every day, we see children learn new skills, parents regain hope, and families start to breathe again.”

Get The Scoop on the 2nd Annual Networking Soirée of The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

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The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Announces the
2nd Annual Networking Soirée —
Celebrating “The Power of Partnership”

Carle Place, New York— December 2, 2025 — The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. proudly presents the 2nd Annual Networking Soirée, in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC). This year’s celebration will be held at Fogo De Chão, located in Carle Place, New York, and will highlight the 2025 theme: “The Power of Partnership.”

The Networking Soirée brings together business leaders, community advocates, and professionals from across Long Island and New York City for an evening of collaboration, connection, and celebration of economic empowerment. Guests will enjoy 2hrs of appetizers along with an elegant experience, live networking opportunities, and highlights of ongoing initiatives that strengthen the small business ecosystem across the region. Click on link here to register 

About the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting small businesses, particularly those owned by African Americans and other minority entrepreneurs. The Foundation focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurial training, access to capital, and economic empowerment, helping business owners build sustainable enterprises and strengthen communities throughout New York State.