Friday, August 16, 2019

New York State’s largest African Commemorates National Black Business Month by Outreaching to Queens Small Business Owners

NY State’s Largest African American Chamber Of Commerce Commemorates National Black Business Month Looking To Empower Queens Business Owners
 

New York, New York – The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. New York State’s largest African American Chamber is commemorating Black Business Month by outreaching to Black Business Owners in the Borough of Queens. “Sole Proprietorships account for a significant number of Black Business in the African American community nationwide; so we have embarked on a unique campaign to get them to join our chamber so we can provide essential services for their growth and development as small business owners.

In addition, joining chamber will provide networking opportunities that allow businesses to make the proper community to fuel growth and open doors and bring down barriers through networking initiatives at the chamber. The borough of Queens is home to one of the wealthiest segments African Americans in the country, so we are excited with what that means for the future growth of our chamber of commerce and the African Americans that reside in the borough of Queens.”

Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s President is the New District Office of the United States Small Business Administration’s 2019 Small Business Champion. The New York District of the United States Small Business Administration covers 14 counties in Downstate New York which includes New York City, Long Island, and the Downstate counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

 

A special new membership code has been created for sole proprietorships on our web portal at to facilitate easy sole proprietorship new member sign up at: https://liaacc.org/join-liaacc/ Choose the “Sole Proprietor” Membership Level then enter “soleproprietorship”as Discount Code.

According to Blackdemographics.com receipts from black-owned businesses with employees totaled $103.5 billion an increase of 4.7 percent from 2007. In 2012, 2.5 million black-owned businesses had no paid employees, an increase of 38.9 percent from 2007.

These non-employer businesses’ receipts totaled $46.8 billion, an increase of 21.2 percent. Since its inception the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce has been actively engaged in bringing quality services to the African American Community to increase both size and the scope of small business owners in its service territory in New York State. 

Joining the African American Chamber of Commerce as a Sole Proprietor is the first step in building a unique community in New York State to support existing businesses and to help them access the tools and services to foster growth of their businesses to the next level.

 

“Joining the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s Build Sole Proprietorship 2019 –2020 New Membership Recruitment Campaign Initiative will have a significant impact on the revenue small business owners earn through being involved in valuable organization such as LIAACC.” Deon Brown, Chair of Membership of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Long Island African Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and SUNY Old Westbury 2018 Small Business Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz91auqMmnk Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. interview on WABC Here and Now: https://abc7ny.com/society/here-and-now-on-january-10-2016-long-island-chamber/1151862 Growing a business with the LI African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Zi2y6ZMq8&t=9s

LIAACC a Shining Example of Chamber Development: https://liaacc.org/2017/11/14/new-york-states-largest-african-american-chamber-liaacc-shining-example-chamber-development To join the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce,Inc.’s Build Sole Proprietorship 2019 – 2020 New Member Recruitment Campaign Initiative click here: https://liaacc.org/join-liaacc/ choose the “Sole Proprietor” Membership Level then enter “soleproprietorship”as Discount Code.

Don't miss the biggest event of the summer - this Saturday - CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL IN THE ROCKAWAYS

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Presents
3rd Annual Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways - August 17, 2019


Join Senator James Sanders Jr., for the 3rd Annual Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways, which will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., kicking off at Beach 20th Street and Seagirt Blvd. in Far Rockaway. It will feature a parade of floats, steel pan bands, moko jumbies, and masqueraders and culminate with live performances at Bayswater Park, located at 701 Beach 32nd Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

Just added to the lineup are HeidiBe, Idika Rocks, Dre Q and Foundation Band. We also have Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist, Kemar Bailey, the cool beats of Fasol Band, reggae sensation Bigga Haitian and Anslem Douglas, Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, best known for the hit - "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

We are proud to be joined by: Senator Kevin Parker, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer-Amato, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, and City Councilman Brad Lander.

The Carnival is presented in partnership with the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), Rockaway Development Revitalization Corporation (RDRC), New York City Parks Department, New York Police Department's 101st Police Precinct, Midday Medley 93.5 FM, St. John's Episcopal Hospital, The Wave newspaper and the Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways Committee members.

WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME - PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR

For more information to become a Carnival volunteer, vendor, committee member or parade participate contact the Senator's office at 718-523-3069


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The Queens Arts Fund will award over $590,000 to local artists and arts organizations

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THE QUEENS ARTS FUND WILL AWARD OVER $590,000 TO LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AFTER A 17% INCREASE IN FUNDING FROM THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS OVER LAST YEAR

The Queens Council on the Arts’ Queens Arts Fund grant program supports community arts programs and new work by individual artists in Queens.

Deadline to apply for all three Queens Arts Fund grants is October 29, 2019.
For more information, please visit https://www.queenscouncilarts.org/qaf/ 

QUEENS, NY Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) is pleased to announce that the Queens Arts Fund (QAF) will distribute $590,260 in grants to individual artists and nonprofit organizations – this is following a record year where QCA supported the largest number of grantees to date. In 2019, QCA awarded $527,600 in grants to 104 individual artists and 84 organizations for the creation of arts and cultural programming for the borough of Queens.

Applications for 2019 QAF grants may be submitted online until Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

The increase in available funds for local artists and arts organizations is due in large part to additional support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), whose funding for QCA’s artist grant program increased by 17% over last year’s total, and 3.5 times the amount provided in FY17. This increase, which has allowed QCA to provide larger grants to more artists, is thanks to continued support from the Mayor and City Council. Support for local artists and creators is a key recommendation in the CreateNYC cultural plan.

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Black Students Studying Abroad in London

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2019 FREDERICK DOUGLASS GLOBAL FELLOWS DEVELOPING INCREASED INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE THROUGH SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN LONDON
Third cohort of Global Fellows walk in the steps of Frederick Douglass, who lived and lectured in London in 1845.
Nationwide -- The 10 meritorious freshmen and sophomores from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) who were selected to be part of the third cohort of the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship program are wrapping up their intensive study abroad program at CIEE's Global Institute in London. They have spent the last four weeks participating in an experiential program designed to foster a global perspective and strengthen each student's leadership and intercultural communication skills through intentional programming, bolstered by targeted intercultural support and guided reflections.

The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, named in honor of the African-American author, orator, abolitionist, and international statesman Frederick Douglass, is a collaborative initiative created by CIEEand the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) to increase access to study abroad for MSI students. The fellowship, which is underwritten through sponsorship and exhibitor fees from CIEE's annual conference, covers all program fees and travel costs for 10 outstanding students chosen for their high academic achievement, communication skills, and service to others.

"Taking advantage of London's multicultural identity, its history, and its current moment in time with Brexit looming, we've designed a curriculum that encourages not just academic growth, but personal growth as well," said the program's director, Dr. Keshia Abraham.
The Frederick Douglass Global Fellows explored a new country and culture, touring the Brixton area of London with a local guide, going on a study tour to Belfast, and participating in a community engagement day in Hackney. They met with artists, activists, and academics, diving into Brexit proceedings, and participating in a workshop with world-renowned poet Dorothea Smart. Throughout all of the activities, there was a focus on helping students develop skills necessary to effectively share their intercultural experiences within their respective communities when they return to their home campuses.

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A Black-Jewish Dialogue That's 30 Years Overdue

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A (JEWISH) PUBLIC ENEMY NO MORE? -- A BLACK-JEWISH DIALOGUE AND HEALING THAT IS 30 YEARS OVERDUE

Nationwide -- Thirty years ago, Professor Griff was kicked out of the legendary hip hop group Public Enemy for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks. Last spring, Griff openly addressed those remarks with members of the Jewish community for the very first time.

Professor Griff regularly travels with Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, based out of Detroit, MI, and in March of 2019, the two men spent the day at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, PA, welcoming and leading community members through the Black History 101 Mobile Museum.

 The historically powerful and culturally dense display of artifacts covers the eras of slavery, Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Black Power, sports, politics and Hip Hop. The museum's "Signature Series" exhibit features over 150 original artifacts signed by historical icons including: Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Paul Robeson, Cab Calloway, Barbara Jordan, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Huey P. Newton, Angela Davis, and Colin Kaepernick.

Community members engaged Griff and Khalid in conversations on some of the very difficult material in the exhibit, many not knowing the nuanced history of oppression African Americans endured not only during slavery but through the Jim Crow era and up to present time. Tears flowed from one visitor who was shocked to see sheet music from the 1920's and 1930's with prominent Jewish entertainers Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson in blackface.

The visitor commented, "I never thought of that history in this type of way. This is an eye-opening experience."  Controversy surrounding the legacy of blackface recently came under public scrutiny after Gucci and Prada released products featuring images of blackface.

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Discover The Dynamic Speakers For The 2nd Faithpreneur Black Business Conference in NYC

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BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS GATHER FOR SECOND ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, AWARDS GALA AND VIP BREAKFAST

New York, NY -- Last year was the inaugural which was located at the Times Square Marriott, this year the Faithpreneur conference is being held at the brand new TWA Hotel in JFK Airport. As quoted in one of her signature trainings, "It's NOW or NEVER your dreams can't wait." Dr. Stacie NC Grant specializes in moving people from the "valley of procrastination" to the "mountain top of completion."

Join Speakers Magazine cover girl, Dr. Stacie NC Grant and the 2019 Honorees & Industry Legends: Cynthia"Cynt" Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, Wealth Expert Dr. Pamela CV Jolly, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Radio Personality Toya Beasley, Sonia Jackson Myles, Lethia Owens, Stephen Powell and Donna Hicks-Izzard, along with expert trainers, dynamic speakers, professional panel members and an exciting Conference agenda.

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Violinist Inspired By Evolution of Black Music

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ACCLAIMED VIOLINIST, EDWARD W. HARDY, RELEASES NEW SINGLE INSPIRED BY THE EVOLUTION OF BLACK MUSIC

Harlem, NY -- The critically-acclaimed 27-year old composer and virtuoso violinist and violist Edward W. Hardy will be releasing his new single "Evolution" - Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music, along with its sheet music, via Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and other digital stores on August 31, 2019. "Evolution" is an original solo violin composition that explores a few different genres of music (spiritual, jazz, blues, hip hop and classical) and was commissioned and performed for the Black Caucus at Howard Theatre; part of the opening of the African American Smithsonian Museum.

Hardy will celebrate his single release by performing a solo violin set at the prestigious Gallery 8, 2602 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, a part of Javon Conaway's ARTIVISM831 art exhibition. The entire event will take place on August 31, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artivism831-tickets-48262162427

Edward W. Hardy is a critically acclaimed American composer, music director, virtuoso violinist and violist and is one of the foremost exponents of solo violin repertoire for theatrical productions. At the age of 25, "Hardy is one of the youngest composers to ever be accepted into the Exploring the Metropolis Con Edison Composer Residency and one of the most prominent composer/ violinists in New York City" - BroadwayWorld.

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