New Black-Owned Publication, "The Other Woman," Debuts

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NEW BLACK-OWNED PUBLICATION, "THE OTHER WOMAN," MAKES ITS DEBUT!

Nationwide -- Candy Publishing is proud to announce the debut issue of The Other Woman, a publication exposing the woman who has been mysteriously lurking behind the scenes of every woman's life. Women have been cheated for too long, and it's time to face the other woman. The Other Woman will infuse life into women with enlightening articles addressing the raw reality of every aspect of a woman's life.

1st Annual Black Tech Matters Awards Event a Huge Success in Washington DC

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1ST ANNUAL #BLACKTECHMATTERS INFLUENCER AWARDS WAS A HUGE SUCCESS IN WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, DC  -- Wealthy Life and #BlackTechMatters recently recognized 6 honorees from tech and STEM innovation at Ben's Next Door on the 27th of November. Each of the honorees were awarded a "BlackTechMatters Influencer Award" courtesy of Wealthy Life and participating sponsors - AT&T, Mastercard, Ben's Chili Bowl, BlackPR.com, Lee's Flowers and the Charter School Development Corp.

Donate A Nice Christmas Present To A Less Fortunate Child Or Person In Southeast Queens

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The Southern Queens Park Association & Partners Announce 2018 Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Giveaway

Jamaica, NY — The Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA), in partnership with NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, The I Am Wonda Woman Foundation, and others will mark the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at Roy Wilkins Park and by distributing toys to local youth this holiday season.

"We are proud to continue our rich tradition of giving back to our youth by celebrating the Christmas and Kwanzaa season at SQPA.” said Senator Leroy Comrie. "This year, we are proud to partner with the I Am Wonda Woman Foundation and others to not only provide toys and entertainment to our youth, but to talk with them about mentorship, empowerment and uplifting our community."

“It is the season for giving and I am pleased that Southern Queens Park Association, Inc., was asked to collaborate with Senator Leroy Comrie and the Wonder Women Organization,” said SQPA Executive Director Jaqueline Boyce. “We are grateful that we are able to bring joy to the children in this holiday season.”

Discover Why Mom Elizabeth Williams Pens A New Book On Her Son's Outdoor Adventures

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BLACK MOM RELEASES FIRST CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK IN A NEW SERIES THAT TELLS THE STORY OF HER SON'S FUN AND EXCITING ADVENTURES

Nationwide --  People are spending more time than ever before inside, and according to the Environmental Protection Agency the average person in the United States spends only 7% of their lifetime outside. Health equity advocate and entrepreneur Elizabeth Williams is working to help parents and children alike reconnect with a love of the outdoors.

"We are currently experiencing challenges that are specific to the age of technology," Williams explains. "Rather than playing video games, surfing the web or texting, I want to encourage families to get outside with their kids to play, explore, and go on adventures."

California Black Landlord Forced to Pay $2.5 Million

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LANDLORD ANNA KIHAGI FORCED TO PAY $2.5 MILLION AFTER CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO UNFAIRLY CHANGED THE LAW DURING HER PENDING CASE

Real Estate Investor Ann Kihagi

Nationwide -- "Government should never be allowed to play tricks with laws as this would completely endanger our American legal system. Yet the City of San Francisco's behavior is very suspect in this regard - the city changed a key law during a pending case that allowed it to win key aspects and millions" asserts Anna Kihagi.

The timing of their sudden change in law makes it suspicious that the intent was to sabotage Ms. Anna Kihagi's defense. She had already won a critical motion in March 2016, and the rulings in that case and smart arguments made by her solo Vietnamese attorney must have confounded the City's five attorneys.

By the time the City filed its case, the alleged "violations" had either already been resolved or were created by tenants' City-inspired efforts to flood the DBI; tenants even bragged that these complaints didn't matter but were being made to harass Ms. Kihagi.


Judge Angela Bradstreet therefore imposed over $2.5 million in fees for supposed violations that had "already been abated" not to mention they were fighting about failing to get permits to remodel kitchens and bathrooms similar to what 80% of other landlords do, and of course, no cases are filed against those other landlords.

NFL Hosts Third Annual Careers in Football Forum

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NFL HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM

Nationwide -- More than 90 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) participated in the third annual NFL CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM, as part of the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 14.

"The NFL Careers in Football Forum aims to drive awareness of career opportunities and create access that may lead to employment in sport," said TROY VINCENT, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations. "This forum connects opportunity with potential. The more diversity and inclusion of people, skills and ideas, the better the game of football."

The Careers in Football Forum is an extension of the NFL's broader partnership with the HBCUs. Through this effort students from participating institutions are given the opportunity to learn about preparations and skills needed to secure employment in all aspects of the business and administration of professional football.


"Once again, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is honored to partner with the NFL to provide opportunities for our students during the week of the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl for the third consecutive year," said DR. DENNIS E. THOMAS, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner. "Having the opportunity to network and dialogue with NFL front office, human resource and team personnel in an intimate setting is an invaluable experience which should benefit our students in their future employment opportunities."

7-Year Old Author from Atlanta, Writes New Book Series

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7-YEAR OLD AUTHOR INTRODUCES NEW BOOK SERIES THAT EXPANDS CHILDREN'S VOCABULARIES

Snellville, GA  Child author Nicholas Buamah will make his first public appearance at a book signing at 1pm on Saturday, December 15th at the Snellville, Ga. Barnes & Noble to debut Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day. The 7-year old budding author and Honor Roll student will introduce his first book, written to help children expand their vocabulary through the experiences and adventures of characters Kayla and Kyle.

"Nicholas is your typical charismatic second grader who loves to hang out with friends, play chess, tennis and basketball and cheer on his favorite team, the Golden State Warriors," said his mother, Danielle. "I developed the character of Kayla when Nicholas was younger to help teach him expanded vocabulary.

After being praised by his first grade teacher for using the word 'collaborate' during his first week of school, I asked Nicholas what he thought about writing a book to help his friends expand their vocabularies. He thought it was a great idea, as long as one of the main characters could be a male figure, and that's when he created Kyle."