24th Annual Philly Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health & Beauty Expo

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Philadelphia, PA -- Many philosophers and writers have written about what beauty is and/or is not. The more common sayings related to beauty are "True beauty comes from within," "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," "The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express," "Beauty is being comfortable and confident in your own skin," "Be your own kind of beautiful.

 

 

Chicago, Black Film Festival to Feature Leon & the Peoples

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Leon & The Peoples Propel Revolutionary International Film Festival

  

Chicago, IL  -- Social Change is pleased to announce that its 7th annual international film festival, "ChangeFest", will take place at Chicago's historic DuSable Museum from September 28 to 30.

The three-city festival's mission is to curate a life-changing experience filled with film, fashion and fun that allows people of all generations, classes, ethnicities and nationalities to come together and see, hear and feel stories of hope and hardship from across the world.

ChangeFest was also developed to allow grassroots filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their truth-telling work. It also provides international exposure and distribution opportunities that often evade young filmmakers. Their incredible work is widely recognized, supported and impactful.

Checkout How This New App Helps Travelers Connect To Black Businesses On The Go

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App Helps Black Travelers Connect To Black Businesses On The Road

Charlotte, NC  -- Melanin Enterprise is the Black professional social network that is designed to enhance the African American social networking experience by providing all-in-one features to meet all of our entrepreneurial, travel, and social needs.

Melanin Enterprise or "ME" is a champion for Black-owned businesses. They recognize how necessary it is for our communities’ sustainability to build our own social network that can conveniently connect conscious consumers to Black-owned businesses in local neighborhoods.

The owner and creator of Melanin Enterprise is EMichele Paul, a disabled, combat Marine Corps veteran and a single mother originally from Beaumont, Texas. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps she earned her bachelor degree in Communications. She created Melanin Enterprise as an alternative to mainstream social networks to empower the Black community to be self-sufficient and proactive in gaining our own economic independence without the use of mainstream social networks. She believes so strongly in her community and the value that Melanin Enterprise provides, that she funded the development and marketing of Melanin Enterprise, totaling $20,000, using her personal funds.

EMichele comments, "I have two thoughts that I constantly consider when creating Melanin Enterprise. (1) Build strong partnerships with industry leading black owned brands to provide a unilateral network of black owned businesses that offer the very best services, goods, and products to conscious consumers. (2) I want to know that if my two sons have to go somewhere unfamiliar to them, they will know what hotels, restaurants, or coffee shops will not shun them away or harass them because of the color of their skin. I want this not only for my children but for every person who is discriminated against just for being who they were born to be."

Checkout This New Black Video Streaming Service American Legacy Network

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American Legacy Network Streams Uplifting Black Video Content

Mount Vernon, NY  -- Rodney J. Reynolds, Founder of American Legacy Network Corporation announced the launch of American Legacy Network (ALN), a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service showcasing African-American history and culture programming and original content for the whole family.

"We're excited about the launch of American Legacy Network," said Reynolds. "The streaming service is a natural transition in the evolution of our brand. ALN will fill the void with content designed to entertain, inspire, empower and educate the black community and will be a network that the entire family can enjoy."

Subscribers will be able to watch well known classic Black films while discovering new and original content developed and produced by independent producers and filmmakers. American Legacy Network features documentaries, news oriented programs and much more including original programs like Conversations with Greatness hosted by JP Reynolds, Black Treasure with Robin Myers and Say it Loud, a program geared to millennials. In the future the network has plans to showcase historical scripted dramas.

Creator of Unique Black Hair Care Product Wins Deal With The Multibillion Dollar Sally Beauty Holdings

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New Hair Product Gets Innovation Award With Billion Dollar Sally Beauty Holdings

 

Marietta, GA -- Congratulations are in order for PuffCuff inventor Ceata Lash who is the recipient of the Sally Beauty President's Innovation Award. As a part of Sally Beauty's new Cultivate program, this award is aligned with Sally Beauty's new business accelerator initiative to help women beauty entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

This mission falls in line with the company's overall strategic initiative to have every customer feel confident in her ability to care for their own hair. Key members of Sally Beauty's executive leadership team chose Ceata for her creation of the ingenious PuffCuff, the only clamp for thick, curly or textured hair on the market that has curly heads everywhere ditching elastic hair bands. The Sally Beauty President's Innovation Award is reserved for one company that will receive a fast track direct to in­-store distribution.

The announcement speaks volumes to the necessity of specially designed accessories catering to the curly hair market. It also affirms the PuffCuff's quality and innovative design. PuffCuff is an easy-to-use, simple hair clamp that creates a variety of stylish updos, buns and ponytail styles for naturally curly and kinky hair. Unlike elastic bands, the PuffCuff styles hair without breaking, snagging, ripping hair out, or causing a headache. The PuffCuff's unique, newly-patented circular design locks into the texture or curl of the hair with its gentle, plastic teeth, never pulling or putting stress on the hair, like most other hair accessories. Offering four sizes to choose from, this unisex tool meets the needs of a multicultural society that desires healthier styling options.

With growing rave reviews for its gentle, durable plastic, and easy-to-use design that supports hair growth, it's no wonder that PuffCuff caught Sally Beauty's eye. As the recipient of the Sally Beauty President's Innovation Award, PuffCuff will receive the in-store and online fast-track distribution of their products, plus, press and marketing support. The program aims to help PuffCuff dramatically accelerate their sales as well as their manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Top Black Speakers to Be Honored at NYC Event

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New York, NY  -- Faith, destiny and purpose are the key pillars of an upcoming conference in NYC from August 16-18, hosted by Dr. Stacie NC Grant. The special event will bring together the best in in the speaking industry to talk about revenue, resources and relationships.

Dr. Stacie NC Grant, who is also the owner of Destiny Designers University, is the cover story of Speakers Magazine. "We have the responsibility as entrepreneurs to use our talents and professional resources to represent God in all we do," said Dr. Grant. "But far too many business owners believe that they have to compromise their faith to be successful. This conference will usher in light and transform that kind of thinking."

The entire story is in the August issue of Speakers Magazine and Pam Perry, publisher will interview the honorees live on the red carpet at the event on August 16.

The Legacy Gala Honorees are dynamic and legendary speakers including: Les Brown, Linda Clemons, Jewel Diamond Taylor, Dr. George Fraser, Vera Moore, Dr. Emma Fraser Pendleton and Dr. Joel P. Martin.

Texas Family Owns First Ever Black-Owned Furniture Brokerage

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 Houston, TX  -- Texas Wholesale Furniture Co., based in Houston, Texas, is owned and operated by Prairie View A&M Alum, husband and wife team, Brandon and Naima Townsend.