Thursday, August 20, 2020

Celebrity Photographer Tricia Messeroux Contributes to Black Lives Matter Movement

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RENOWNED CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER TRICIA MESSEROUX RECREATES ICONIC SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE LEADERS WITH YOUNG BLACK AND BROWN BOYS AND GIRLS



New York, NY -- Tricia Messeroux, creator of Toddlewood, a highly celebrated photography project, which has been featured by A-list media like Access Hollywood, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Tamron Hall Show, and the Huffington Post - just to name a few - is taking on a new challenge to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement with kids ages 7-12 years old.

For the past ten years, Tricia and Toddlewood have been recreating images of Hollywood royalty, red carpet moments, movie posters, and notable moments in time. This time, as the nation focuses on advocating for social and racial justice, the creator of Toddlewood has shifted her attention away from the red carpet limelight in order to get involved in BLM in the best way she and Toddlewood know how - through a unique, creative, photographic campaign featuring Black and brown kids.

This summer, Team Toddlewood, led by photographer, Tricia Messeroux, is in full production of the "Toddlewood Engineers of Equality Project" that will recreate, with a few lucky children, over 40 iconic images of social justice heroes and sheroes both past and present. Such notables will include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the late and great John Lewis, Angela Davis, Nina Simone, Ava Duvernay, Shaun King, Kendrick Lamar, Nelson Mandela, and more. Each child who will portray these racial and social justice icons has been meticulously chosen from over 3000 photo submissions by moms and dads from all over the United States.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Black Comedy Podcast to Launch on Roku

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Applause Network TV Launches Black Comedy Podcast to Premiere on Roku


New York, NY -- Applause Network TV, Inc. will live stream a new comedy podcast called "Say What?" on Roku September 3, 2020, at 7:30 pm EST. The podcast consists of three panelists made up of two comedians and one guest participant who guess which quotes were made by celebrities resulting in hilarious-nostalgic commentary and opinions.

This podcast is perfect for social distancing and sure to be a favorite among social media entertainment fans.

Say What? will be hosted by actor/comedian Camari Brown known for appearances on Law & Order SVU, The Backlist, and his role as the maintenance man on the hit show Checked Inn on the OWN network. Camari has written, directed, and starred in the Thugtastic comedy skits currently featured on Applause Network TV's Roku app. You may also recognize his voice as the voice over artist featured on many commercials from top brands as well as various Netflix series.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Learn How To Build a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success On The Next From The Ground UP Episode 15

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Building a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success

Every Tuesday at 9:00 am, From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be Building a Solid Foundation to Propel Your Business to Success. Attend, learn, and engage with Queen Strategy Partners guest, Mark Hayles who is Founder and CEO of Better Local Business Agency.

Join us to learn more about resources that can assist you in laying a solid foundation to propel your business forward.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Learn How to Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19 On The Next From The Ground UP Episode 14

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Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19 On The Next From The Ground UP


Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be How to Find & Manage Employees During COVID-19.  Join us to hear more about how to navigate this important aspect of your business, Human Resources.

Queen Strategy Partners will be hosting two phenomenal guests. They are LaTonia Pouncey and Marvlieu Hall. We will be addressing ways to source new employees, how to keep your employees safe during COVID-19, and providing lots more valuable and practical information.

Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Get the Latest Scoop On How This Black Owned Laundromat Is Helping Local Residents Fight COVID-19

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Well Regarded Community Based Black-Owned Laundromat Expands To Offer COVID-19 Clean Up Services
Reach Metro Laundry Delivery Service at: 516-234-9187

While COVID-19 infections and deaths in NYC are in sharp decline, the sharp incline in cases nationally, who have eased restrictions on lifestyle issues like masks, gloves, and good cleaning procedures illustrates the point -- we should continue to be careful and vigilant fighting the Coronavirus. A local Black-owned laundry service Metro Laundry Service, is looking to clean up the Coronavirus spread in Southeast Queens.

New York City, was the most adversely impacted area by COVID-19. Also Queens was once the most adversely impacted area in New York City.  The Metro Laundry Service, located at 196-16 Linden Blvd, in Jamaica, Queens, 11412 (Call: 516-234-9187), is stepping into the mix to offer pickup laundry cleaning services to keep residents safe practicing social distancing by customers not having to take trips to the laundry in person.

Metro Laundry Service was founded by Maxine Howell, and has been in existence since October of 2011. Starting her business in 2011 made sense because all nine of her children were no longer depending on her raising them. The thought of going back to work as nursing assistant was not something she looked forward to so she decided to add a valuable service to our community.

With the spread of COVID-19 she is working harder to stop the spread by providing a high quality environmentally friendly laundry service where people in our community don't have to defy social distancing guidelines when visiting a laundromat and therefore avoid the risks associated with large numbers of people in closely contained spaces in NYC.

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Discover Free Resources To Help You Thrive Now AT The Next From The Ground UP Webinars

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Learn "Free Resources To Help You Thrive Now" AT The Next From The Ground UP Webinars


Every Tuesday at 9:00am, the From the Ground Up: Real Time Issues with Real Time Solutions webinars continue to provide relevant information for Minority and Women Business Enterprises that can assist them in navigating these unprecedented times.

Another great and informative webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 9:00am. Our topic of discussion will be Free Resources to Help You Thrive Now. Join us to hear more about how you can leverage resources right here in your "own backyard."

Queen Strategy Partners will be hosting two great guests who both played a pivotal role in the revitalization of downtown Jamaica. They are Hope Knight, President & CEO of Greater Jamaica Development Corp. and Ricardi Calixte, Deputy Director at Queeens Economic Development Corporation.

We will be discussing the great things their respective community based organizations are doing to help you thrive.  Register NOW at https://qspfromthegroundup.eventbrite.com/ to join us. You don't want to miss it!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Checkout How "Amplify Queens" Can Put Your Business In The Pipeline To Win Sizable Government Contracts

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"Amplify Queens" Now Powered By Interise Offers Promising Insights To Prepare Area Businesses To Win Lucrative Government Contracts 

Amplify Queens NOW powered by Interise is an online program for business owners to incorporate crisis management tactics and strategies to navigate uncertainty and survive the financial shock of the COVID-19 crisis.
 
During the Great Recession, businesses powered by Interise created jobs at a 21% growth rate, while the economy was losing jobs. Together, we can do it again — small business owners, this network is here for you.
 
This one-week online program (August 3-7) includes:
 
A lead facilitator to guide cohort of 25 business owners through this 5-day program.
 
Five one-hour sessions attended live by cohort and guest experts.
 
Each session focuses on a business topic critical for small business owners to navigate uncertainty and survive financial shock: 
  • People: Supporting your employees and yourself Financial
  • Picture: Analysis of your company finances
  • Accessing Capital: Federal, state, and local resources
  • Strategies to Survive: Key strategies to navigate uncertainty 
Insight from additional guest experts via online Q&A

The end result?
 
Small business owners are equipped with crisis management tactics and strategies, and primed to exit this crisis confident and ready to navigate uncertainty.
 
For more information, For more information, please contact Malcolm Harewood (mharewood@rdrc.org). Register now by visiting interise.org/amplify-queens-now