African American News

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High School Juniors and Seniors Think They Are Failing Emotionally

The New #StrongGirls Initiative empowers young women to become emotionally intelligent to combat the feeling of emotional failure teens are experiencing. Media Personality and Co-Founder of The Keitt Institute, Jennifer Keitt, offers parents and educators 3 tips for helping empower teen girls to build their emotional intelligence. - October 20, 2017 - The Keitt Institute

Dog Ear Publishing Presents Literary Award to Books Featuring Adventures of Sophie Washington

Two books by author Tonya Duncan Ellis in her Sophie Washington series starring middle school students have earned the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. Proceeds from her book through Nov. 1 will be given to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. - October 11, 2017 - Dog Ear Publishing

Author David Ogula Releases New Book - "Shedding Black Africa's Burden"

Author, David Ogula is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "Shedding Black Africa's Burden." Released by Dog Ear Publishing in August 2017, the book encourages readers to help give Africa’s children a place of pride. - September 30, 2017 - David Ogula

Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am

Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church

Fall Into the New Music Ventures We Here Now Music Group Has Made

We Here Now Music Group has been up to some great things. - September 24, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC

"My Stars Are Still Shining" a Memoir by Amina Warsuma

Amina has succeeded in authoring an inspirational memoir about her life as an international fashion model whose life has influenced so many others. Her journey from the tough streets of Harlem to the high-fashion runways of Paris and New York is remarkable. Companions on Amina’s journey include fashion-world luminaries, movie stars, and renown artist. Quite a contrast with her life as a physically and psychologically abused child. - September 22, 2017 - Agent Zero Productions,LLC

Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon

Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode

L.M. Foundation Presents Grammy Nominated Miki Howard Two Day Special Event Celebrating Domestic Violence Survivors

Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me™ Benefit Event Series." The two day event which starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. - September 22, 2017 - L.M. Foundation

National Bar Association Statement on Acquittal of Former St. Louis Police Officer for Murder of Anthony Lamar Smith

"Anthony Lamar Smith has been denied justice in death, as he was in life," says National Bar Association (NBA) President Juan R. Thomas. - September 18, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void

“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr., Dies at Age 89 Indiana's First African-American General and Sixth in the Nation

Family announcement of the death of Major General Harry W. Brooks, Jr., USA (Ret), arrangements and biographical information on General Brooks. - August 31, 2017 - Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr.

As U.S. Student Loan Debt Reaches Trillions, Millennials Share Burden with Baby Boomers

ABC10 recently featured Coach, Trainer and Speaker Dr. Aimée V. Sanchez from California in both a published article and aired segment on the impact of the student loan crisis upon Millenials, Communities, and College Graduates in the U.S. and California. - August 30, 2017 - Aimee V. Sanchez, Ph.D.

National Bar Association President Issues Statement on President Trump’s Pardon of Former Sheriff Joseph Arpaio

"By granting this pardon Trump has undermined the rule of law, pandered to hate, impugned the integrity of the judiciary, and confirmed what people of good conscience can no longer deny." -National Bar Association President Juan Thomas - August 27, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Rick Bowers Interview Availability

Media interview on white supremacist threat. - August 23, 2017 - Rick Bowers

New Music from Donnell Isaac

From inspiring you to continue in the fight of your in everyday life, to inspiring you to not give up on love; Donnell Isaac sure did hit the nail on the head with his new single, "Loving You." Donnell Isaac gives transparency at his best with first sharing his own experience with his true love. - August 18, 2017 - Donnell Isaac

Credit Solution Services Presents the Free Your Mind Women’s Conference

Tomeka Lynch Purcell, CEO of Credit Solution Services invites you to attend the Free Your Mind Women’s Conference on September 16, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “As a financial empowerment coach, my passion is teaching women how to take charge of their financial futures to build... - August 17, 2017 - Credit Solutions Services

Major Philadelphia McDonalds Owner Joins "Philadelphia Speakers Bureau"

She started as a crew in McDonalds and today owns and operates 8 McDonalds restaurant. Tanya Holliday is an inspiration to the youth of today who dream of achieving big in life. - August 17, 2017 - Philadelphia Speakers Bureau

National Bar Association (NBA) Alarmed by the Sheer Depravity of the Actions of White Supremacists

The National Bar Association today issued the following statement about the tragic events which occurred in Charlottesville, VA. - August 14, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Juan R. Thomas Sworn in as 75th President of National Bar Association

Reigniting a commitment to civil rights and social justice in these precarious times at the center of new leader’s platform - August 12, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

National Bar Association Congratulates Member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on Winning South Carolina Democratic Nomination

The National Bar Association congratulates NBA member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on her successful Democratic primary runoff campaign for the South Carolina House of Representatives. “As a friend and colleague, it provides me with great pleasure to personally congratulate Rosalyn on her... - August 11, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Partners with Atlanta Black Restaurant Week to Benefit Local and State Hunger Relief Entities

Atlanta Black Restaurant Week has graciously agreed to provide F.A.R.M.S. with a donation to contribute to our food bank programming with local and state hunger relief entities. - August 05, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)

Nashville Church of Scientology Brings People Together for Friendship Day

International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville just held its third annual event with a diverse crowd. - August 05, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

World's Top Verbal Seduction Coach to Speak at 21 Convention 10th Anniversary Event in Orlando

Alan Roger Currie a.k.a. "The King of Verbal Seduction" will be a featured speaker at The 21 Convention's 10th Anniversary Event in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place September 28 thru October 1, 2017. Currie is an internationally known self-help Author and professional Dating Coach who specializes in helping men learn how to create instantaneous sexual chemistry with women by teaching them how to converse with women in a manner that is more "verbally erotic" and sexually provocative. - June 28, 2017 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Larry Doby Programs at the Baseball Heritage Museum

A month of programming celebrating the life and legacy of Larry Doby on the 70th anniversary of his becoming the second African American player in Major League baseball. - June 27, 2017 - Baseball Heritage Museum

"Wishful is What Wistful Does" EP from Wistful Sound Gazers Selected for Pandora Radio and the Indie Artist Offers Feature Song from Release as Free MP3 on Band Website

Wistful Sound Gazers’ latest CCM release joins Pandora’s playlist of indie label artists and the EP’s feature song “You Will Need” is now a free download at www.wistfulsoundgazers.com through July. - June 21, 2017 - City Avenue Records, Inc

The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017: The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers: the Genesis of Hip Hop Culture

Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment presents "The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017," the ultimate Hip Hop experience of a lifetime. Audience members will embark on a multisensory journey through Hip Hop culture and classic Hip Hop music with the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Concert... - June 14, 2017 - Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment

1000 Watts Sports Makes Giving Back a Priority

While only a year old, 1000 Watts Sports decided to give back to its community by providing scholarships to deserving kids from Chicago's West and South sides. A sponsorship program enables this newer sports programming company to send dozens of kids to camp this summer. Thanks to donations from generous donors, 27 kids are able to attend this all-day sports camp held for eight weeks this summer. - June 13, 2017 - 1000 Watts Sports

African Leadership Bridge and Group TekZone Partner to Drive Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Education

African Leadership Bridge (ALB) and Group TekZone (TekZone) have entered into a partnership to equip, train, develop and enable Sub-Saharan African youth to create local solutions to local problems. ALB has successfully sponsored and mentored a number of African students through undergraduate... - June 13, 2017 - African Leadership Bridge

PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry

Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival

Fintech Recruiters to Host 1st Invest in Africa Virtual Summit Focused on Business & Investment Opportunities in Africa

Invest in Africa Virtual Summit, June 5 to 8, 2017. - June 02, 2017 - Fintech Recruiters

Nigerian-American Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles

Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building. Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening with Presentation 001, in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and the viewing will remain open until June 30, 2017. - May 24, 2017 - Afr-i-can Contemporary Art

American PetroLog Adds Another Military Veteran

West Point graduate and combat veteran Chris Clark joins American PetroLog team. - May 23, 2017 - American PetroLog

Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand Opened the Doors to Its Flagship Store in San Diego

The brand celebrated the grand opening of its whimsical space during a fete that will culminate with a "Sweet & Greet" with Olympic medalist, Gabby Douglas on May 10. - May 09, 2017 - Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand

President Myrtice B. Warren Leaves a Legacy as an Ambassador of Change

Announcing the end of term for current president of the Women's Auxiliary of the United Missionary Convention of Maryland, Inc. She will be honored on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Martin's West in West Baltimore County. This marks the end of an era as her term comes to a close. - May 05, 2017 - Women's Auxiliary of Maryland

Actor Melvin Jackson Jr. Launches for Your Emmy Consideration Nomination Campaign

Actor-Writer-Producer Melvin Jackson Jr. has been submitted for consideration for an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a limited series or movie. He is rallying support from true fans of great acting and his numerous devotees to help make this submission a win. - May 03, 2017 - Melvin Jackson Jr.

1 in 5 Students Have Hearing Loss; Motes Audio Launches Kickstarter Campaign with the First Headphone Specifically Designed to Protect Students Hearing

Motes Audio today launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring the first volume governing headphones specifically designed for schools and school age students. According to a study by Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Dr. Curhan, one in five students has permanent hearing loss most likely due... - May 02, 2017 - Motes Audio, LLC

17 Y/O CEO Revolutionizes STD Testing in Major US Cities

Xavier A. Baruti inspires his 9 employees to meet people where they live...at home. Baruti heads up the Atlanta, Georgia based Get Well Mobile STD Screening LLC to slow the increasing rate of STDs in the city. Baruti reports wanting to make STD testing quick, affordable and convenient for the 5.6... - April 24, 2017 - Get Well Mobile STD Screening

Black Women Millionaire Mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible Announces Half-Day Business Training Tour in New Jersey & Chicago

Black Women Millionaire Mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible announces the Black Women Millionaires Impact & Affluence Tour. This event is geared toward black women entrepreneurs seeking to leverage their already-proven business model into seven-figure success. The next half-day... - April 20, 2017 - Defy Impossible

A Night of Fashion Hosted by Award-Winning Actress Tangi Miller

A Night of Fashion is an annual charity event to support the mission of I Will Survive, Inc. It features a fashion show, live music, dinner, silent auction, survivor HOPE ceremony, and more. - April 06, 2017 - I Will Survive, Inc.

CrossLink Publishing Proudly Announces One of Its Best Releases, "The Power of a Woman"

Amilliah Kenya, author of "The Power of a Woman" says, "God has embedded in women unique and strong qualities to influence the world deeply and widely. Women have strength, resilience, commitment, wisdom, determination, and knowledge. This is what the world needs today." - April 05, 2017 - CrossLink Publishing

The Western Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 65 Years of Service in the Community at Its Annual Western Regional Conference

More than 300 members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (SGRho) from all over the Western United States will converge on Chandler, AZ from April 21-23, 2017 for its 65th Annual Western Regional Conference. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Led by Western... - April 05, 2017 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards

On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League

Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand to Celebrate Grand Opening of Flagship Store in San Diego

Grand opening weekend event April 21-23 to feature giveaways and special guests including Instagram sensation Haley Wight, Ashley Rosales, and more. - March 29, 2017 - Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand

Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Receives Grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation

F.A.R.M.S. is proud to announce MRDT as one of their new funding partners. - March 27, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)

Made Media Group Announces Launch of Achievements in Black Austin

Made Media Group, an affiliate to AMC Publishing, LLC announces the launch of Achievements in Black Austin; print edition. The first installment of a series of multimedia products aimed at telling the stories of countless influential and instrumental African Americans who call Austin, Texas home. https://youtu.be/-vxORJ9jxtw - March 23, 2017 - AMC Publishing, LLC

Northern Virginia Urban League to Honor Community Leaders at Annual Awards Gala

The Northern Virginia Urban League (NVUL) will host its 27th Annual Community Service and Scholarship Awards Gala on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA at 7:00 p.m. The theme is “Celebrating Champions in Our Community.” The... - March 22, 2017 - Northern Virginia Urban League

New Harbor Press Proudly Announces "God's Presence the Missing Something"

Dr. Amilliah Kenya exhorts believers and non-believers saying "God's design is for man to enjoy His fellowship and presence. God wants to dwell with you; to love, to guide, to protect, and to provide for your daily needs. A life devoid of the presence of God is a life of struggles, challenges, and many mistakes. It is a life of inconsistency, faithlessness, and unfruitfulness. God's presence is the missing something in lives, homes, and society today." - March 21, 2017 - New Harbor Press

Musician Salif Keita to Perform Benefit Concert for Albinism at Fillmore Silver Spring

Salif Keita, the legendary Malian musician known as the "Golden Voice of Africa" will take the stage at LiveNation’s Fillmore Silver Spring venue for the very first time on Sunday April 9th, 2017 at 7pm. For Keita’s fans, the concert will be a rare and unique opportunity to... - March 17, 2017 - The Salif Keita Global Foundation