Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Once Homeless, Black Entrepreneur Now Owns $62 Million Telecommunications Firm

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ABANDONED IN A DUMPSTER AT BIRTH, THIS 29-YEAR OLD BLACK ENTREPRENEUR NOW OWNS A $62 MILLION TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRM

Nationwide  29-year old Freddie Figgers was abandoned in a dumpster at birth and was adopted when he was just two days old by two loving parents. He is now the founder and CEO of Figgers Wireless, a telecommunications firm valued at over $62.3 million dollars, that you may have never heard of.

Born a genius

Freddie got his first computer when he was 9-years old. It was broken when he received it, but he quickly figured out how to make it fully operational. That was the start of his innovative future. Later as a child, after learning that his Dad had Alzheimer's, he invented a shoe for him that had a GPS tracker and a two-way communicator that he sold for millions.


He got his first job at the age of 12 as a computer technician, and by age 15, he had already started his own cloud computing services.

12-Year Old Black CEO Microfranchising Her Company to Help Other Young Girls

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12-YEAR OLD BLACK CEO MICRO-FRANCHISING HER COMPANY TO HELP OTHER YOUNG GIRLS START BUSINESSES

Columbia, SC -- Award-winning GaBBY Bows CEO Gabrielle Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn are sharing their international brand with other girls and their moms through the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy.

Each participating Girl Boss will receive GaBBY Bows to sell, monthly entrepreneurship trainings, daily access to mentoring in a private online community, branding materials and an affiliate link to www.GabbyBows.com to earn money from online sales she initiates by sharing the website.

First Black-Owned Juice Brand to Be Sold in Whole Foods

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J.I.V.E. JUICE BECOMES FIRST BLACK-OWNED JUICE BRAND TO BE SOLD IN WHOLE FOODS

Houston, TX -- Just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year, J.I.V.E. Juice is now available at Whole Foods 365. J.I.V.E Juice (Juice Is Very Essential) is the first juice company owned by an African American to be placed in Whole Foods.  Founded by Tamala Austin, author of Love My Body Again: 21-Day Meditation to Create Your Best Body Now and a certified health coach, J.I.V.E. Juice provides organic cold-pressed fruit juices and smoothies to support a healthy lifestyle.

Austin turned to juicing, nutrition, meditation and exercise following a diagnosis of high blood pressure, eventually launching a growing juice delivery service throughout the Houston metro.

"I truly believe that your health is your wealth, so we are thrilled to bring our healthy products to the many Whole Foods fans in Houston," Austin said.  "I am also honored to be the first African-American owner of a juice company represented at Whole Foods and appreciate their interest in healthy products and delicious juice and smoothies."

Black Women, Unapologetically Dope in Tech

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COMPUTER SCIENCE PH.D/ PROFESSOR HELPS BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS BECOME UNAPOLOGETICALLY DOPE IN TECH

Charlotte, NC --  Black women and girls, who are grossly underrepresented in tech degrees and careers, now have a blueprint for successfully navigating the field. In Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls on Surviving and Thriving in the Tech Field, Dr. Nicki Washington provides candid advice on not only excelling in this diversity-starved field, but also remaining one's most authentic self in the face of challenges ranging from marginalization to self-doubt.

Black women comprise less than 1% of all computing graduates each year. While nationwide efforts to increase diversity focus on learning computing fundamentals such as programming, Unapologetically Dope discusses the unspoken lessons that aren’t taught in classes or textbooks, including:

* Assembling one's tribe
* Understanding the twice-as-good rule
* Prioritizing mental, emotional, and physical health
* Asking for help
* Tackling imposter syndrome
* The importance of "keeping receipts"
* Understanding one's worth
* Lifting while climbing
* Owning and trusting one's dopeness

Black Tech Matters Awards in DC, Nov 27th

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AT&T AND MASTERCARD SPONSOR BLACK TECH MATTERS INFLUENCER AWARDS NOV 27TH




WHAT: WealthyLife's inaugural BlackTechMatters Influencer Awards Show - the home of inclusion disruption - will recognize internationally renowned honorees or their significant contributions to changing the global landscape for inclusion in STEM Innovation.

WHEN: Tues., Nov. 27, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ben's Next Door
1211 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009

FEATURED HONOREES:

* Adam Rubinson, Public Sector Client Relationship Executive, Mid-Atlantic, Deloitte
* Chanelle Hardy, Strategic Outreach and Public Policy, Google
* Thierry Lindor, Founder, Influence Orbis
* Deon Graham, Digital Director, Combs Enterprises
* Nasir QAdree, Assoc. Director of Social Investments, AT&T
* Thomas Nida, Senior Vice President & Regional Executive, John Marshall Bank

Stage Play Returns to Los Angeles Theater

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"THREE TIMES A LADY" STAGE PLAY RETURNS TO THE MIRACLE BY POPULAR DEMAND!

 Los Angeles, CA  -- Dr. Gloria Morrow's Three Times a Lady is returning to The Miracle Theater in Inglewood, CA after a run in August 2018. Dr. Gloria is the playwright who wrote and produced, The Things That Make Men Cry, and Detours.

The story centers around the life and marriage of Dr. Viola Stafford (Denise Dowse), as she comes to grips with her husband Bill's (Alex Morris) sudden and staggering revelation -- news that will change their lives forever. Viola and Bill, along with Viola's best friends, the flower child Wanda (Karen Bankhead) and the DIVA Rose (Rhonda Morman) will take you on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the play. Dr. Stevens (Derek Shaun) will be a delightful surprise who brings order to the chaotic lives of Viola and Bill.

Brooklyn Pop-up to Showcase Black Women-Owned Businesses

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BROOKLYN POP-UP TO SHOWCASE LOCAL BLACK WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES 







New York, NY The holidays are here and so are holiday pop ups. Pearl Market is a one day only free event on Saturday, December 8th that features all minority and women-owned businesses. Shoppers will find something for everyone from Apparel, Home Goods & Décor, Jewelry, Hair & Nail care. Attendees will be treated to surprise activations and other engaging activities.

The 5-hour event will be held at BKLYN Commons, near Prospect Park, easily accessed via B, Q & S train.