See How Lorna D. Cheatham, Founder of Clera’s Creative Gifts, Makes A Statement With Her Black-Owned Gift Wrapping Paper Company

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LORNA D. CHEATHAM CREATES AFROCENTRIC GIFT-WRAPPING PAPER BRAND THAT'S TRULY MAKING MEMORABLE HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS

Lorna D. Cheatham, is the founder and CEO of Clera’s Creative Gifts, a Black-owned gift-wrapping paper and gift bag brand that is known for its unique Afrocentric-themed designs. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise, Lorna started her Detroit-based company in 2018 with the goal to bring jobs back to her city for disadvantaged, abused women of color and returning citizens.

Lorna, who is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, was one of twelve siblings in her family. She comments, “Birthdays was always a special time for her family, although they didn’t receive a lot; they cherished what they got.”

At the tender young age of nine, her mother, Clera, was unfortunately taken away. Luckily, they were left with many of her precious memories, which is why she decided to name her company after her mother; it was her way of keeping her memory alive.

Take Advantage Of Free Family Law Workshop For Men

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Free Child Support Workshop For Fathers Sponsored By...

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Queens City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, New York State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman and 100 Suits, a nationwide non-profit organization whose mission is the upliftment and empowerment of underprivileged men and women, will present a free workshop for fathers who are struggling with legal issues involving paternity, child support payments, child custody disputes and divorce. The guest speaker for this event will be veteran attorney and family law specialist, Cathy Middleton, Esq.

Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa

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The Black Spectrum Theatre Company is pleased to present Twas The Night Before Kwanzaa — a holiday comedy that finds Santa Clause diverted to Africa to learn about Kwanzaa. Starring Tico Wells of The 5 Heartbeats.

Today The Greater Allen AME Cathedral Of NY Is Feeding The Multitudes For Thanksgiving

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The Greater Allen AME Cathedral Of NY Feeding The Multitudes

Learn To Excel for Success At Eagle Academy

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Learn How Young Black Males Can Excel At
Eagle Academy SE Queens 

The Eagle Academy of Southeast Queens invites one and all to one of its open houses. Join them to learn more about their 97.4% graduation rate, 100% of scholars accepted to colleges and universities, over $4 million in scholarships, and 93% of scholars take Advanced Placement courses.

For additional information, visit: http://www.eagleseq.org or call (718) 480-2600.

Learn How Minority Enterprise Development Week Shows A Wider Path To Growth for NY Businesses

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Minority Enterprise Development Week Offers A Wider Path to Growth for Minority-owned Business in New York

Left to Right: Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Founding President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. and Hempstead Town Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby Presenting Certificate Proclaiming MED Week on Long Island at Hempstead Town Hall

The Inaugural launch of Minority Enterprise was held at Hempstead Town Hall hosted by the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber Commerce, Inc. stated in Newsday “The enterprise development week aims to increase awareness about the Small Business Development Centers, Service Corps of Retired Executives, Hofstra’s Ascend Long Island and other programs that help people turn their ideas into companies.” 

“We want to give minority entrepreneurs access to information, tools and resources to grow their business,” he told about 60 people who attended the enterprise event at Hempstead Town Hall.” Phil Andrews  

The 400-member chamber has been selected for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Program as a spoke, a 100 million outreach effort to firm that are in underserved communities and have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 crises.  A theme of MED Week was that Minority entrepreneurs can benefit from increased commitment of the federal and state governments to award contracts to them, but only if they first have a strong, well-organized operation, officials said at the conference.  The ultimate goal for MED Week is to expand MED Week into MED Month in 2023.

United States Black Chambers, Inc. Names New York State's Largest Black Chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month August 2022

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The Long Island African American Chamber Of Commerce (LIAACC) Is Named Spoke Of The Month By US Black Chambers, Inc.

United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York State's largest black chamber LIAACC, Spoke of the Month August 2022. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. serves the four counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.

The USBC Community Economic Development Corporation (USBC CEDC), providing services to the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was awarded $5 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program.

The grant, awarded to 51 applicants nationally, is part of a $100 million initiative to help reduce the barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs face in accessing the programs and services that they need.