BlackBusiness.org Empowers Black Entrepreneurs

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Nationwide -- When Dante Lee, a 37-year old veteran entrepreneur, launched BlackBusiness.org a few years ago, his goal was simple. He wanted to create a blog that would inspire Black entrepreneurs with relevant news, success stories, and valuable resources. And the site offers just that... and more!

New Memoir From Former Cash Money Records Artist

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"Turk" Brings It In New Autobiography

Nationwide  -- Former Cash Money Records artist Tab "Hot Boy Turk" Virgil Jr. takes you on a journey of deep spiritual and mental growth as he reveals how he dealt with the struggles of growing up in the infamous New Orleans' Uptown Magnolia Projects, his heroin and cocaine addiction, his incarceration, and how he survived the challenges thrown his way with pure grit, tenacity, and the unconditional love from his family in his new book, The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk.

Cash Money founders Ronald "Slim" Williams and Brian "Baby" Williams discovered Turk while he was rapping and rhyming in Magnolia Projects in 1996. Soon after, Turk was recruited as one of the original members of the now-defunct late 90's group "Hot Boys" crew alongside Juvenile, B.G. and Lil Wayne. Being the biggest draw on Cash Money Records back then, the Hot Boys gained international success and went on to create timeless music as a group, as well as individually.

His first ever solo debut "Young and Thuggin" was released under Universal Records in June 2001. His second solo album "Raw and Uncut" under Koch hit the streets in 2003, before he was charged with second-degree attempted murder after a drug raid shootout in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Ghana Wants More African American Tourists and Investors

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Washington, DC  -- Following a successful launch of the inaugural Back2Africa Festival in February 2018 and the Ghana Tourism US East Coast Visit in March 2018 with The Adinkra Group to promote Ghana as a prime tourism destination, The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) continues to bolster their efforts to promote Ghana as a prime tourist, business and investment destination for African Americans.

  In late August 2018, GTA partnered with The Adinkra Group and Sunseekers Tours to host a team of writers and photographers from the iconic EBONY Magazine in Ghana documenting lifestyle, culture and tourism which will be prominently featured in EBONY's Power 100 issue in print and online later this year.

The editorial will serve as an introduction to what people can look forward in 2019. The "Year of Return, Ghana 2019" is an initiative aimed to celebrate the resilience of African people, market Ghana as both a high profile tourism and business destination in an effort to build stronger bonds between Ghana and African people in the Diaspora.

Free Legal Services

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New York State Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman — in partnership with the Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project — is pleased to present free legal services. 

 

 

 

Queens Council on the Arts’ Artistic Commissioning Program

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Queens Council on the Arts is pleased to announce the second year of the Artist Commissioning Program, an innovative program that democratizes the traditional art commissioning process. This program will continue to create the next generation of art patrons by inviting Queens-based community members, or “art producers,” to select four artists to receive a $10,000 commission.

 

 

Discover How The Empowering Women's Film Festival "Reel Sisters" Showcases Self-care, Wellness, & Healing #Time4Self!

"Reel Sisters" Dedicates Festival to #Time4Self; A Season of Screenings And Events Celebrating Self-Care, Wellness And Healing

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Reel Sisters Screens Mr. Soul directed by Melissa Haizlip & Emmy Award-winning Director Sam Pollard on Oct. 6 in Harlem

September 24, 2018 (New York, NY) – The Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series — the first Academy Qualifying Film Festival devoted to women filmmakers — will present an exciting lineup of films dedicated to self-care, wellness and healing. Starting with with an official Harlem kick-off on Saturday, October 6, Reel Sisters will host a six-week event series throughout New York City. For schedule and tickets, visit reelsisters.org or call: 347-534-3304/212-865-2982.  

Reel Sisters will showcase more than 35 films on Oct. 6 at Miller Theatre in Harlem and on Oct. 20-21, 2018 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Brooklyn.  Follow @Reelsisters & @africanvoices on Twitter for schedule updates and news! Use Hashtags #Time4Self and #ReelSisters2018.

Carolyn A. Butts, Publisher African Voices & Founder Reel Sisters

“We’re proud to present a fine selection of life-affirming films that capture the beauty of our everyday lives and the art of practicing self-care,” said Reel Sisters Founder Carolyn A. Butts. “Sharing our stories with the world is an act of self-love and healing.”

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss.