Inspirational Story of One HBCU's Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

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THE STORY OF THE BETA OMICRON CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

Phil W. Petrie and his bookcover

Nationwide -- In an era when hazing has shamed Greek-Letter fraternities and sororities into embarrassment, and the president of the United States, with no shame, admonishes Black audiences that their plight is already in such despair they have nothing to lose. Fortunately, the publication of Beta Omicron's 84-year old history belies the foolishness of misguided contemporary hazing, and the unfortunate words of the president.

Two Gates For Transformation: The Story of Beta Omicron by Phil W. Petrie, is neither a how-to manual informing readers what steps to take, or not take, when joining a fraternity; nor is it an exposure of Alpha Phi Alpha's rites and rituals. It is the story of Black youths who first changed themselves and then the world in which they lived. This has been happening at Tennessee State University [Beta Omicron's collegiate home], since 1930, and at other HBCUs since 1907.

Two Gates was written so that all HBCU graduates, whether they were in a sorority, fraternity, or an independent, can appreciate this publication.

First Black Woman Exec at Porsche to Keynote Women's Business Conference

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WOMEN ELEVATING WOMEN MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON MARCH 6

Women entrepeneurs and executives attending last year's event

 Event Will Spotlight Crystal Khalil, the Highest Ranking Female Executive at Porsche Cars North America, in Recognition of International Women's Day

Hyattsville, MD -- Recognizing the challenges women often face to own and operate their own business and level the playing field, business strategist Betty J. Hines marks the one-year anniversary of the Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) conference where multicultural female executives and entrepreneurs from around the country will gather to share their stories and strategies for success and economic empowerment.

The event will pre-launch International Women's Day - a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - and include sessions that highlight business cultures, unconscious biases, gender equality, the need for diversity and personal growth tools that enable professional business women to survive and thrive drawing on W.E.W.'s five Pillars of Success: Cultivate, Communicate, Collaborate, Courage and Connect.

"From my 40 years of experience as both a corporate executive and woman business owner, I know firsthand the challenges multicultural professional women face - trying to survive and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing business community," said Hines, who is founder and CEO of W.E.W. "This must-attend conference will engage women in an active dialogue on successful strategies to scale and grow their businesses, including how to close the wealth gap, tapping hidden financial resources, maintaining good health to increase wealth and cultivating the future by protecting their legacy. I am thrilled to host W.E.W's one-day conference that will bring together so many like-minded business professionals."

16-Year Old Black Mogul, Chemical Free Perfume Line For Girls

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16-YEAR OLD MOGUL LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF CHEMICAL-FREE GIRLS' PERFUME -- WITH 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS!

Author, fashion designer, actress and now a perfume ambassador, teenage mogul Essynce Moore has now released her line of fragrances for girls (Generation Z). Formulated with 100% natural ingredients, the perfumes are described as "holistic candy".

Nationwide -- Essynce Moore is a precocious teen. Being business savvy from a young age, she has already undertaken many successful business endeavors by the age of 16. Having designed her own lines of children's clothing and written three successful books till date, she has also worked as an actress and motivational speaker. 

Essynce has now launched her breakthrough collection of 100% natural perfumes for girls. These perfumes are easy for girls to keep close at all times; small enough for book bags, pocketbooks, and/or their pockets.

With more fragrances to be announced in the near future, two fragrances have now been released. Titled "Jungle Juice" and "Mother Nature's Sweat", both the fragrances offer a unique take on fruity scents.

Baltimore Black Author's Memoir Gets National Recognition

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BALTIMORE AUTHOR RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR MEMOIR ABOUT HER UPBRINGING AND COLORISM

"...a graciously and generously-provided tool for would-be allies who seek to eliminate, in themselves and their communities, the personal and institutional racism that causes and perpetuates colorism."

Nationwide -- Baltimore-based writer Petula Caesar's first book, a memoir entitled She's Such A Bright Girl: An American Story has been recognized nationally. A panel of award-winning writers recognized her book as one of the top works submitted for consideration to North Street Book Prize, which honors the top self-published books in the nation in categories ranging from poetry to literary fiction to children's books.

Out of nearly one thousand entries, Petula's book finished among the 11 awarded winners, receiving an honorable mention in the Non-Fiction category. In talking about the book, the judging panel described the book as "an exploration of the intersections of racism, classism, and sexism with a focus on colorism within the author's nuclear family," adding that the book "urgently needs a wider audience...this book should be included in high school and undergraduate classes on racism and sexism. It's that good. It's that important."

(Read the full review at https://winningwriters.com/past-winning-entries/shes-such-a-bright-girl) Petula and her book have been the impetus for several passionate and at times tense discussions about racism, colorism, classism and privilege that she facilitates at local library branches and in other community spaces.

See Why These Chemical Free Natural Hair Color Products Are Taking The Industry By Storm

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THIS BLACK-OWNED CHEMICAL FREE HAIR COLOR PRODUCT IS TAKING THE INDUSTRY BY STORM!

Nationwide -- Electra S. Davis, founder of Mysteek Naturals, is believed to be one of the first women to have created a chemical free hair color product - having started developing the product in 2016. The company is a Black woman, veteran-owned small business. She's a 35-year old divorcee who let that fire push her further to the top, and mother of two beautiful children, and Bachelor's in business administration with a concentration of accounting.

Getting started

Electra started her company because, like so many other women, she was looking for an alternative to the rinses that weren't giving her the vibrant popping color that she so badly wanted yet with the harmful chemicals and process of using a developer to bleach her hair to get that vibrant color she so badly desired.

She began using the color on herself and other people began to ask her how she was changing her hair weekly and sometime daily without damaging it. Once she told them, they requested she start making them some as well and this is how the company was birthed.

She started her toothpaste line after learning the color code on the commercial toothpaste she used at the time were chemical indicators and poisonous to her and her children's health. Also, she began to research and realized that fluoride was a poison and no longer wanted to use the toothpaste. She loves to live and use naturals products as humanly possible. So, she officially launched the Mysteek Naturals, LLC business in May 2017.

Actress Lunden De'Leon Joins Police Drama Series

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ACTRESS LUNDEN DE'LEON JOINS POLICE DRAMA SERIES

Los Angeles, CA -- It was recently announced that actress Lunden De’Leon (We're the Millers, The Lakehouse) has been cast in the television police drama The Carson Brothers filming in North Carolina.

In the show, De'Leon plays Captain Dillan, a "hard-boiled" police captain overseeing a team of police officers and investigators.

Nominated best leading actress for her role in the film Pure Justice, De'Leon is best known for her role as Joanne Mbutu on the hit television series Vital Signs.

Discover The New Book Exploring George Washington Carver's Many Inventions

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NEW BOOK EXPLORES GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER'S MANY INVENTIONS -- FROM THE PEANUT PLANT TO FUELS FOR AUTOMOBILES!

Nationwide -- Kimberly Athena has written a book about George Washington Carver called The Carver Dimension. Kimberly was amazed learning about all the inventions George Washington Carver created from the Peanut Plant to Fuels for Automobiles. George Washington Carver was a great inspiration in his time and even today. His knowledge,wisdom and selflessness was truly a gift. This book The Carver Dimension is a tribute and inspiration to what the human spirit can accomplish while facing great adversity.

George Washington Carver was a man of great knowledge and integrity! In today's world we need hope and inspiration. This book gives great insight on a man that was born into slavery and an orphan however he was able to beat the odds! This book also gives great advice on how you can reach your goals and rise above your surroundings!