Virginia's Last Black-Owned Bank

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First State Bank was formed by a group of African-Americans in rural Virginia in 1919. Almost hundred years later, First State Bank is the last Black-owned bank in Virginia to disappear. What happened? And, what has happened to all of the Black-owned banks across the nation?

A story of survival

First State Bank had survived both the Great Depression and the Civil Rights era. The bank fought for civil rights, even paying bail for protesters who were arrested and building a park for black residents when Virginia denied them from using the Staunton River State Park. Black-owned banks like First State Bank also helped local farmers, and enabled the Black community to buy homes and even go to college.

Social Justice Art Show

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New York City Council Member Rory I. Lancman is pleased to present a Social Justice Art Show. Participating artists will include: Wanda Best, Phyllis Miner, Carlton Williams, Winston Huggins, Crystal Ife Sekhem, and Reginal Rousseau. Presented in cooperation with Congressman Gregory Meeks, State Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblywoman Vivian E Cook, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Council Member I. Daneek Miller, the Jamaica Center BID, and the Greater Jamaica Development corporation. Food will be provided by Golden Krust.

Support the Community Work Of 100 Suits for Men At Their 2nd Annual Black Tie Gala

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100 Suits for 100 Men’s Black Tie Gala,  honors civic and community leaders that exemplify what it means to serve the people. Their selfless acts have been and continue to be a bright star in the sky. It is our pleasure to be associated with them and a privilege to honor them at our gala!

100 Suits Men, was founded in 2011 by Mr. Kevin Livingston, who wanted to create a program to address the needs of underprivileged men and women in need of business attire in the New York City area. In 2015, we obtained our 501 (c)(3) non-profit status. Our core service is to provide free business attire to men and women who are in the job search process. By being able to wear appropriate attire to their interviews, these men and women are better equipped to achieve gainful employment, which will ultimately help them to transition into mainstream society and live more productive lives. Through this program, we also provide free haircuts for men and wig referrals for women, where needed.

The 100 Suits mission is - “The mission of 100 Suits for 100 Men is to help underprivileged men and women improve their role in society, building dignity and self-esteem, fostering self-sufficiency, dispelling stereotypes, and promoting community involvement in order to build each other up.”

Family Funday & Celebrity Soccer Match

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New York City, it’s all about the annual Family Funday & Celebrity Soccer Match. Come on out for a day that will feature: Bugle, Elephant Man, Maxi Priest, General B, Spragga Benz, Beniton Jackfrostt, Megah Banton, Delly Ranx, Singer J, Denise Belfon, Keznamdi, D’Angel, Jessie Royal, Briggy Benz, Plucky Rands and Kkrytical.

See Custom Hair And Wig Styles Sparkle At This Southeast Queens Fashion Show

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Sparkle Hair and Beauty Boutique For U is an African American Owned Business In Southeast Queens.  They are having an event showcasing their custom made wigs and other products below.  

The Willing Workers Of Majority Baptist Church Presents

In Cooperation With Sparkle Hair And
Beauty Boutique For U...

The Hair & Wig Fashion Show With

Sparkle Products Custom Made Wigs

Checkout How This 8-Year Old Entrepreneur Writes A Best Selling Book

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Most 8-years old are in the third grade, and many of them are still struggling to read and write. But 8-year old Nia Mya Reese from Birmingham, Alabama has already written a best-selling book!

 It all started in the first grade

Nia was just in the first grade when, as a class assignment, she wrote about something she was good at -- taking care of her annoying little brother, Ronald Michael.

Within two years, Nia turned this assignment into a bestseller entitled, “How To Deal With and Care For Your Annoying Little Brother.” It's now one of the most popular kids books on Amazon, and in addition to doing book signings all over the country, she has also been featured on CBS Evening News, NBC's Harry talk show, and in Stylist magazine.

Smooth Songs! A Karaoke Fundraiser for I. Daneek Miller

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There are host committees and then there are host committees — reflecting the quality of the candidate! Be there when The Bartlett Family, Selvena Brooks, Andrew Clarke, Carl Clay, Derrick Davis, Margaret Denson, The Edge Family, Tyra Emerson, James Johnson, Al Kanu, Jacques Leandre, Greg Mays, Khaair Morrison, Chris Spaulding, Valerie Stevens, and Jamal Wilkerson bring all of their fabulous friends — that would be you — out for Smooth Songs…A Karaoke Fundraiser for I. Daneek Miller. Sign-up online to ease your entry into the venue and so we know how much food to order. What are you gonna to sing?