Black Spectrum Poconos BBQ in Pennsylvania

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The Black Spectrum Theatre Company invites one and all to BBQ with them in Poconos in Pennsylvania. Join them for a day of great fun, great food, and a preview of their 2022-2023 season. Buses depart at 12 Noon and return at 9:00 pm.

Discover How Black Business Owners Can Develop And Expand Their Firms Logging-On The Empowering BBOF Forum

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Virtual Forum Gives Black Business Owners Strategy For Contracts And Capital, While Curating Community

Southeast Queens, NY | September 9, 2022 - Discover how to leverage your power as a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to acquire more contracts. The 3rd Annual Black Business Owners Forum (BBOF) will provide strategic resources and information to help you develop your game plan to secure contracts in the government and private sector marketplace and achieve your goals.

This virtual event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 9:00am - 6:00pm EST and includes masterclasses with subject matter experts, networking opportunities, resource rooms and more.  “This is a work on your business, not in your business day to raise the bar and dominate as a CEO,” states BBOF Founder and Host Danielle Douglas.

 

Sessions include:

• The Takeover - Commanding a Presence in the Marketplace
• Beyond the Limits - Advancing Your Moves Into New Markets
• Expanding Your Territory - Utilizing DBE Certification to Increase Opportunities
• Winning the Financial Game - Understanding Cashflow to Maximize Profits
• Gaining An Advantage - Leveraging Technology for a Competitive Edge and...
• Breaking Old Ground with New Tools - Implementing New Strategies to Manage Insurance Costs.

Checkout How The Queens Carnival Brings Caribbean Culture To The Forefront In Far Rockaway

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Queens Carnival 2022 Drew Thousands to Far Rockaway and Featured Superstars of Soca & Reggae Music

It was definitely the party of the year as the Queens Carnival (formerly the Rockaway Caribbean Carnival) returned for a fourth year with a full day of activities taking place on August 27, 2022 and drawing thousands of people to the beach.

 

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (with Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson and City Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks Powers) hosted the Queens Carnival.

 

It kicked off with a parade featuring 10 floats stacked with speakers blasting music and featuring DJs including Hot 97's Massive B (Bobby Konders and Lando) and DJ Koolkat. It started at Mott Avenue and Beach 21st Street in Far Rockaway and ended on the boardwalk at Beach 17th Street.  

 

Once at the beach, the area was filled with masqueraders wearing mas costumes, singers, dancers, island food, sand castle building contest, fireworks display and much more.

Learn How Dr. Cameka Smith Helps Raise $1.5M in Funding for Black Woman-Owned Businesses

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DR. CAMEKA SMITH MAKES HISTORY, RAISES $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR BLACK WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESSES

Dr. Cameka Smith, CEO and Founder of The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, continues to support the success of Black women entrepreneurs as it celebrates its 14th anniversary.

In addition, she has partnered with Sage, the global market leader for technology that provides small and medium businesses with the visibility, flexibility, and efficiency to manage finances, operations, and people, for the launch of the Sage “Invest in Progress” Grant Program, a $1.5 million dollar commitment to Black woman-owned businesses for over three years.

As Black business ownership continues to grow in the U.S., Black women entrepreneurs are experiencing an increasing rise despite a challenging economic forecast.

Smith launched the organization to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women of color. Under Smith’s leadership, The BOSS Network (which stands for “Bringing Out Successful Sisters”) has become one of the fastest-growing women’s communities.

See How Acclaimed Gospel Star Keyondra Lockett Pays Homage To Living Legend Anita Baker

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Billboard Gospel Artist Keyondra Lockett

Shows Love to Anita Baker

in Her New "You Your Love" 

Live Session Performance Video!

Gospel singer and songwriter Keyondra Lockett shows love in her new You Your Love (Live Session) performance to Anita Baker with a special music run snippet of "Caught up in the Rapture" from the iconic singer's song at the end of her live music video.

The Billboard award-winning gospel singer said, "Anita Baker is a phenomenal artist, songwriter, arranger, and producer.  She is also a woman of faith and one of my favorite artists." 

On August 19th to the surprise of her fans, Keyondra dropped her second single, You Your Love, ahead of her highly anticipated album, "Cornerstone." Click the video below and listen to the You Your Love Live Session Video by Keyondra Lockett

Returning from the success of Made A Way Remix from Bella Dawn Music and MNRK Music - Nashville indie distribution division, Indie Blu Digital Distribution, Billboard award-winning gospel artist and songwriter releases yet another gem, You Your Love, now available across all digital outlets.

Back 2 School Community Fair

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Back 2 School Community Fair

Learn How 2 Powerful Black Business Organizations Work To Develop Viable Companies

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United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York States Largest Black Chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month August 2022

New York, New York - United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York States largest black chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month August 2022. 

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.

The SBA's Community Navigator Pilot Program was created to ensure that small and micro-businesses receive support and access to federal relief programs in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that can help them recover, grow, and thrive.