African American News
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The Worlds First Black Transgender International Pageantry System Crowns Mr & Ms Black Transgender International
The Black Transgender Ball and Pageant system is the foundation for the Transgender Ball & Pageantry arena, requiring its participants to lead with the highest standards of distinction and honor emanating a poised self identity as an African-American transgender person. - February 02, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Reviva Marks 40 Years of Innovation with New Lighten Dark Spot Serum
Reviva Labs, a major innovator of skin care products used throughout the world, is marking its 40th business anniversary (2013) with another new product for Health Food stores distribution. It is the exclusive new Reviva Lighten & Brighten Dark Spot Serum. It is especially beneficial working... - January 22, 2013 - Reviva Labs
SoulTic Magazine Releases Volume 4 – Honoring King of Pop: Michael Jackson
Lawrence Long, Jr. SoulTic Magazine's CEO is proud to announce the release of SoulTic Magazine Volume 4. SoulTic Magazine was created after seeing the need for people of color and culture to better understand current events and international events that effect "critical thinking in our... - January 19, 2013 - SoulTic
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
2013 Black History Month Parade Being Held in Atlanta
The Black History Month Parade is the largest celebration of Black History Month in America. - January 13, 2013 - Black History Month Parade, LLC
Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series
IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions
Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"
The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence
The Return of “Gina Carey...The Songbird”
Gico Music’s Gina Carey...The Songbird will sing her way back into our hearts on January 31st, with the release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.” - January 03, 2013 - Gico Music
Celebrate the Achievements of the African American Community During Black History Month
Every February across the nation people celebrate Black History Month. Positive Promotions supports highlighting the accomplishments of the African American community through budget-friendly educational tools and giveaways. - January 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Names William Jones as Its USA Education Contact Center Director
Education Online Services Corporation Promotes William Jones to USA Education Contact Center Director - December 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Prolific Novice Author of Three Books Making a Splash on Amazon’s Sales Rankings
An unheard-of creative author has released three contrasting books, all written in just two months, that are gaining sales and higher rankings on the world’s largest book retail website. - December 07, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame
The Kid Daytona Midwest Tour Featuring Chi City Set for December 6-12
Chicago Hip-Hop Artist Chi City has been added to a four-city Midwest tour with Recording Artist The Kid Daytona (Community JUICE / JMI+ / Oyster Concepts Recording), December 6-12, 2012, presented by Make a Mogul Entertainment. The tour includes additional performances by Battery/Jive Recording Artist Mickey Factz and more. - December 06, 2012 - Chi City
Praise Continues for New Studio Project from Bobby Brooks Wilson
It’s About Time Receives High Marks from Critics, Industry Vets and Fellow Performers Alike - December 05, 2012 - Plateau Music
Animation Fans Applaud the Release of Ralph Bakshi’s Remastered Animated 1975 Classic "Coonskin" on DVD
A newly restored and remastered version of the 1975 controversial masterpiece becomes a hit DVD on Amazon. - October 29, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence Day in New York
For African-Americans, Equatorial Guinea’s 44th Anniversary marks our return to the motherland, said Victor Mooney. - October 29, 2012 - GC Media
An Unprecedented and Trenchant Cocktail in Social Networking
DebateAfriKa.com is a social network/news/fora/blog site. - October 24, 2012 - Debate Afrika dot com
Equatorial Guinea Extends Nationality to African-Americans
Equatorial Guinea is “The Roots” for today, says Victor Mooney, transatlantic rower. - October 24, 2012 - GC Media
Musiq Soulchild’s Publisher Donates Book Sales to Breast Cancer Awareness
Musiq Soulchild and his publisher, DIP Publishing House, are dedicating a portion of their book sales to breast cancer awareness this month. 1 4 3 — Love According to Musiq offers a platform for individuals and those in love to develop a lasting and effective dialog for the betterment of... - October 13, 2012 - GreaterGood
Chicago Filmmaker Needs Support
Chicago screenwriter/producer Vera J. Brooks believes the kindness of strangers can help her produce her feature film, “The Storm Within.” She’s requesting individual contributions of $1 to produce the project this fall. In 2011, Brooks was a finalist in the American Black Film... - September 17, 2012 - The Storm Within LLC
"Black Water Rising" Author Keynotes Panel on Integration at University of Houston
Novelist Attica Locke Will be Joined on Panel by Former NBA Star, Recent Mayoral Candidate - September 13, 2012 - University of Houston
1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy Jamboree, 5K Run/Walk & Kids K
UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants’ Association Legacy® Jamboree; The 1st Annual UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy® Jamboree, 5k Run/Walk & Kids K will make its debut January 21, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. - September 11, 2012 - UNCC Unity Network & Counseling Center
Relationship Chats Allow Men and Women to Understand Each Other Better
Are there questions you want to ask of men or women to help you understand the opposite sex better? Do you want to share some of your dating and relationship experiences with others who can relate and offer you feedback on what you did right or wrong? If you answered "yes" to one or both questions, then try attending (or sponsoring) what is known as a "Relationship Chat." Book Author and Talk Radio Host Alan Roger Currie offers his thoughts on the benefits of participating in such an event. - September 04, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
100% Virgin Remy Hair from the Temples of India Presented by Luxe Hair Exotics
Ultra Luxe of Atlanta announces the launch of Luxe Hair Exotics 100% Virgin Indian Hair hand selected to bring you the finest quality human hair extensions you can buy. - September 03, 2012 - Luxe Hair Exotics
Superior Grocers to Participate in the Leimert Park Village Music Festival and to Donate $5,000 to Local Schools
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will participate in the upcoming 4th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival donate $5,000 to two local schools with the collaboration of Herb Wesson, Jr., Councilman for the City of Los Angeles’ 10th Council district. - August 31, 2012 - Superior Grocers
"Remembering Michael" - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday Tribute, the Whole World is Invited Chicago, Illinois /USA/ the World
The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation, Fans, Friends and Supporters from all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the 54th Birthday of the late “King Of Pop” Michael Jackson by participating in a Candlelight vigil 10:00 pm August 29th, 2012 Wednesday night after the fireworks, at Navy Pier (limited candles will be provided). - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Family Heritage Foundation
Photo Exhibit That Offers Diverse Portrait of African-American Young Men to Open in Philadelphia
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the groundbreaking photographic exhibit "By the Content of My Character: Portraits of African-American Young Men" will open in Philadelphia, PA. Fueled by the killing of Trayvon Martin, the exhibit offers a diverse and positive profile of young African-American men through photos, challenging the irrationality of the stigma often associated with them. - July 30, 2012 - Denise Allen
The Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Remembers Marcus Garvey Birthday on Saturday August 11th 2012
The Universal Hip-Hop and Social Justice Parade (UHHP) 13th Annual celebration is happening on Saturday August 11th 2012 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood. - July 27, 2012 - Hire It Out Services
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Adventure, Adversity, Perseverance, and Voodoo: Documentary About Underdog African Team Vying to Reach World Cup Premieres on Fox Soccer
“Laduma! Benin’s Journey” documentary film premieres on August 12, 2012. Laduma Inc. announces that its documentary feature film “Laduma! Benin’s Journey” will premiere on Fox Soccer channel on Sunday August 12 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Fox Soccer is the... - July 24, 2012 - Laduma Inc.
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Pan African Women's Day 2012 Celebrated in Los Angeles
The All African People's Revolutionary Party and its women's wing, the All African Women's Revolutionary Union is hosting "Pan African Women’s Day" (PAWD), to honor and celebrate African women across the Diaspora with a full day of educational and entertainment festivities in Los Angeles. - July 21, 2012 - Pan African Women's Day
INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business
INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Black Twin Cities Plans August 2012 Buy Black Day
Black Twin Cities announces Buy Black Day Twin Cities 2012, a day dedicated to increasing economic development in Minnesota's African-American communities. It is a day complete with a call to action; the owner of Black Twin Cities is challenging the company’s 3,000+ fans, followers and... - July 07, 2012 - Black Twin Cities
Famous Hero Featured: Martin Luther King Jr. on Ending Racial Discrimination
Martin Luther King Jr. is the featured famous hero of HeroBook.com. His advocacy on equality and anti racial discrimination has made him lead the African-American Civil Rights Movement. - June 09, 2012 - HeroBook
Reviva Labs Research Shows How African-Americans Can Improve Skin Tone, Texture, & Clarity
A solution for women of color experiencing dull, uneven skin tone and texture, is being offered by one of the nations longest-established skin-care innovators. Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., (www.revivalabs.com) has released research showing that varied ethnic, darker skins respond more favorably... - June 07, 2012 - Reviva Labs
New Poetry Book Sheds Light on Christian Living
Medical Student Announces the Publication of His First Book to Encourage Fellow Christians through Poetic Verse. - June 06, 2012 - Earl Stewart, Jr.
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth
A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men
Pennsylvania Rapper Cadet Releases Solar Systella Mixtape
PA emcee set to satisfy fans with his debut. - May 15, 2012 - Cadet
Connecting Employers with Talent - May Sweepstakes Winner
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Diversified Workplace announce Ms. Stephannye Crews-Myers as the May Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner - May 06, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Former New Black Panther Party Leader Resigns, Begins New Organization
Malik El-Ghani launched the Los Angeles chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (NBPP) less than a year ago, and in a short amount of time came to become the group's West Coast Regional Chairman. While serving as Chairman, El-Ghani was instrumental in launching food security,... - May 03, 2012 - Black Beret Liberation Movement
Prohittingcages.com Promotes Family Togetherness
The batting cage is a great way for the entry family to interact with one another. It creates togetherness for the entire family no matter age or size of one's family. - May 01, 2012 - Prohittingcages.com
New Orleans Jazz Sensation's New Album Highlights a Montage of Music Culture
New Orleans’ native son and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Jamil Sharif will launch his ambitious third album, Diversity, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the Big Apple for an intimate industry reception hosted by famed opera singer Gloria Gari, wife of the late, celebrated Romanian opera tenor, Giulio Gari. - April 24, 2012 - Hallema's World for Jamil Sharif
Cleo Of Lily - A Lifestyle Company
Cleo of Lily ~ A lifestyle company launches their natural hair and skincare line. Manufacturing personal care items that include real handmade soaps, hair conditioners and pet care. - April 13, 2012 - Cleo Of Lily
My Block Inc. Recording Artist Joistarr Tapped to Provide Background Vocal Support to Dr. Dre at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA
Music’s freshest voice, JoiStaRR, is receiving the recognition that her distinct sound and amazing talent deserves. The rising star, who toured with Kanye West for five years, has been tapped to provide vocal support to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg during their Coachella performances on April 15th & 22nd in Indio, CA. - April 11, 2012 - JoiStaRR
"Upfront & Straightforward" Celebrates Five Years of Dating Advice for Singles
On May 31, 2012, "Upfront & Straightforward" with Host Alan Roger Currie will celebrate five years as the top-rated talk radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com among all programs that primarily center on issues and discussions related to romance, attraction, seduction, sex, and self-help for dating singles. - April 08, 2012 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Diversity Recruiting Center Announces April Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center's Connecting Employers with Talent April Winner - April 08, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Flexfit Headwear Creates Special Edition Hat in Support of Haiti
Flexfit partners with Hamylo (short for Haiti My Love), an organization working in support of Haiti, founded by “Sweet Micky For Prezidan” documentary film producer and philanthropist, Macc Plaise. - March 21, 2012 - Flexfit