African American News
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Silent Vuvuzelas and a Green Mouse Drumming
The vuvuzelas have been silent. But wait a minute. Chester has arrived in South Africa making his own noise, winning friends with his colorful Congo drum and spreading the message of concern for the environment. Chester is a fictional character in “Chester goes to Africa” whose habitat... - March 15, 2011 - Leyland Hazlewood
Russell Simmons Talks About Being “Super Rich” in Elevated Existence Magazine
Hip hop mogul, author and philanthropist explains the spiritual practices behind his success and how others can learn to be rich from the inside out. - March 09, 2011 - Elevated Existence LLC
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Urban Shoppers Talking Back
The Urban Shopper, a Shopping Lifestyle and Values web magazine targeted to Black and Latino females, has added new site features that now allow readers to email, print, and comment on articles. This is the latest improvement for the 10-month old web magazine which publishes editorial developed... - February 25, 2011 - The Urban Shopper
U.S Ambassador to The Bahamas, Nicole A. Avant Hosts Dialogue with Education Reformer, Geoffrey Canada
In celebration of Black History Month, United States Ambassador to The Bahamas, Nicole A. Avant and Mr. Ted Sarandos hosted an event in their home on February 18, in honor of American education reformer and advocate, Geoffrey Canada - President and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone. Leaders from The Bahamas’ public and private sectors gathered together for a dialogue with Mr. Canada who shared insights from his work over the last two decades focused on closing the achievement gap in Harlem. - February 23, 2011 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
‘The Black Plight in America’ Celebrates Black History Month
What’s Up with the Brothers? --- Recount the State of Being Black Men/Boys with Joys - February 20, 2011 - Ray Crockrel
Delaware Citizens Recognized at Black History Month Awards Banquet Feb. 26
Delmarva Black Chamber of Commerce to host event at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. - February 09, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Harvard Professor Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham to Lecture on African American History at Adelphi University on February 23
Adelphi University is pleased to host Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham as she delivers the John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture “From Slavery to Freedom and the Legacy of John Hope Franklin: A Tribute.” - February 05, 2011 - Adelphi University
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Educational Partnership with Kentucky State University
Education Online Services Corporation and Kentucky State University announce educational partnership to implement multiple online degree programs. - February 03, 2011 - Education Online Services Corp
Women's eNews Receives $3,000 Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant for Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews has received a $3,000 grant from The Board of the Fund for Investigative Journalism to support research into causes of maternal mortality amongst women of color in New York City. - January 29, 2011 - Women's eNews
Africa: Your Guide to the Continent’s Economy in 2011
African Business Review takes a look at one expert’s view of how Africa’s economy will shape up in the next year. African Business Review discussed Africa’s economic prospects for 2011 with expert Jean Phillipe Stijns, a co-author of the African Economic Report and Economist on... - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group
Luis Aponte's New Screenplay, "The Dark Diary of Columbus," Offers Unique View on American Slave Trade Origins
America’s history books may need an update. Screenwriter, Luis Aponte claims that a closer look into the personal diaries of Christopher Columbus and a Dominican priest reveal some of the most unforgivable crimes in American history. The Dark Diary of Columbus is a new screenplay that reveals... - January 17, 2011 - Luis Aponte
New Book by Daryl Russell Grigsby Tells of Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between African-Americans and Baseball; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Baseball has long been a force among African-Americans and their families. The game enhances “personal achievement, community advancement, economic independence and social equality,” the author writes. The book’s major sections include the history of black baseball; a review of African-American players; a summary of the organizations and programs that promote African-American participation; and personal stories including the author’s family journey with the game and interviews with fans. - January 07, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Runa Lucienne Becomes the First African-American Playboy Bunny to Work at the Playboy Club Macao
Runa Lucienne becomes the first African-American Playboy Bunny to work at the Playboy Club Macao in Macau, China since the club's opening in November 2010. Lucienne was chosen to be one of the 16 original Macao Bunnies out of thousands of applicants around the world. - December 28, 2010 - TEAM RUNA PR
From the UK to the USA Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim Sykes to Perform on Atlanta Stage
Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim M. Sykes performs at Atlanta's Alliance Theater in Bring It On: The Musical - December 20, 2010 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Bode Ososami Releases New Christian Book: "The Majesty of God"
The book - Majesty of God, captures the awesomeness and often forgotten grandeur that belongs to God. In the frenzy of gift purchases and preparations for the holidays, we may want to pause to consider that someone will benefit from a different view of the God who from His majestic throne in heaven came to earth as a lamb. Why is His glory the greatest thing we can ever hope to encounter? - December 12, 2010 - Bode Ososami
Orlando Catering & BBQ Restaurant Bubbalou’s Has Smoked Turkey & Ham for the Holidays
Have a smoked turkey or ham from Bubbalou’s BBQ as the main course to your meal this holiday season. Whether it’s full service catering or a Party Pack to go, get the best BBQ in Orlando for your Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner. - December 08, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
My Black News Removes the Toolbar Feature for Easier Navigation
My Black News (myblacknews.net), an innovative African American news portal, has removed the toolbar feature for easier navigation. Myblacknews.net, an English web platform that has delivers all African American related news and blogs for over a year now. The must recent additions to My Black News... - December 01, 2010 - My Black News
Online Degree Program Launches at Jackson State University
Education Online Services Corporation expands online offerings for Jackson State University with Bachelors of Science in Childcare and Family Education Degree Completion Program - November 24, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
The Heavy Hines Ent. Produced Web-Series "Lbs" Carves Fat Turkeys with Online Premiere Thanksgiving 2010
The web series “Lbs” has its official online premiere and website launch November 25, 2010. The series follows the morbidly rotund character Robert “Tummy” Wright (Mo Hines) as he relates to the online social community of Fat Ass Anonymous. Tummy, a reluctant dieter misuses the FAA site as a dating service and personal video diary. The www.lbstheseries.com website will air new episodes every Wednesday 12pm est. following the Thanksgiving November 25, 2010 premiere. - November 22, 2010 - Heavy Hines Entertainment
Cape Spirit Just Launched Their Cape Town and South Africa Car Rental Summer Special
Capespirit.com, one of South Africa's favorite car rental websites, has just launched their summer special, and had a record number of car rental bookings for Cape Town and Johannesburg in the last few days. South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with an extensive coastline and... - October 28, 2010 - Cape Spirit South Africa Car Rental
A Night Full of Love and Music for Mr. Joe Jonas - Bluesman
The Joe Jonas Benefit Concert, 6 pm in Dallas, Texas at the Lakewood Theater. Starring Anson Funderburgh, Howard Scott, Zac Harmon, The Silvertones, Hash Brown, Jimmy Preacher Ellis, Dallas Blues Divas Revue, Cookie McGee and the Briefcase Blues Band. Tickets on sale now at http://lakewoodtheater.com. - October 28, 2010 - Joe Jonas Benefit Concert
Legendary, Award-Winning Susan Taylor, Known as Black Publishing's "Inspirational Godmother," Will be Featured Speaker at Rev. Ike's Historic Church in NYC on November 28
Susan Taylor, inspirational author, activist and editor emeritus of Essence Magazine who, as a young woman, was influenced by Rev. Ike's motivational, life-changing teachings will return to Rev. Ike's Christ Community United Church as featured speaker on Sunday, November 28, 2010. - October 27, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village
Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
"I Had Every Excuse to Fail, But I Chose None"
I Had Every Excuse to Fail, But I Chose None is a motivational and inspirational book about Sebastian Young, a successful entrepreneur who refused to allow life's unfortunate circumstances to dictate his future. Raised by his grandparents in rural Beaumont, Texas but determined to achieve a certain success, he experienced various trials and pitfalls that paved his chosen path. This authentic and inspirational biography is full of hilarious stories, encouraging statements, and enlightening situat - September 30, 2010 - Skybash Publishing
World-Renowned Pianist Angela Hewitt Gives Benefit Concert for WaterCan’s African Clean Water Projects
On Sunday, October 24, 2010, internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt will play a concert to benefit WaterCan at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation Hall. Following the concert, Ms. Hewitt will be in attendance at a reception hosted by WaterCan and the University of... - September 29, 2010 - WaterCan
Double-Up Publishing Owner Mikal El-Amin Utilized as Inspiration to Youth in Upcoming Anthology
The anthology is going to be a collection of inspiring biographies of 52 black men and women, all of whom have exceptional life stories to share. - September 24, 2010 - Double-Up Publishing
New Release by Donald W. Tucker Tells True Tales of Overcoming Odds as One of the First Black Federal Narcotics and Secret Service Agent; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
When your life is a two-edged sword, you learn to tread carefully or to live with the consequences. This gritty, first-hand account tells what it was like to be black and work as an undercover agent for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (now the DEA) and U.S. Secret Service during the civil rights... - September 12, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Plus Size Beauty Queen Becomes Spokesperson for Binge Eating Disorder Association
Plus Size Beauty Queen, Chenese Lewis Joins BEDA’s Mission to Promote Positive Body Image and Awareness of Binge Eating Disorder - August 15, 2010 - Chenese Lewis Productions LLC
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
14th Anniversary - Black Family Day Celebration
Bringing Black Folk Together Since 1996. Friends. Family. Fellowship. - August 07, 2010 - Black Family Day
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Umoja Festival Portsmouth, Virginia Celebrates 20 Years
African-American Culture and Heritage Festival, Free* and Open to the Public, Promotes Cultural Diversity and Unity - July 31, 2010 - City of Portsmouth
Pyerse Dandridge Launches New African American News Website Called My Black News
Pyerse Dandridge is pleased to announce the launch of a new website myblacknews.net, an innovative African American Blog and News portal specially designed to target the Black Online community. Myblacknews.net is an English Black American News web platform that delivers all African American... - July 28, 2010 - My Black News
Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Embark on Business Venture to Cater to Members of Sorority
Two members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc are proud to announce the launch of House of Zèle (pronounced zεl), an online accessory store catering to the needs of professional women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. House of Zèle, the brainchild of Iyesha Turner and Deanne... - July 22, 2010 - House of Zèle
UNI Press Publications Announces a New Novel, Isn’t She Lovely, by Ebony Nicole
Isn’t She Lovely Addresses Issues that Drives the Reader to Question our Collective Roles as a Society and our Commitment to the Futures of our Youth, and the Importance of Self Esteem. - July 06, 2010 - UNI Press Publications
Black Twin Cities Publishes Premiere Issue of Black Twin Cities Magazine
Black Twin Cities announces the first issue of Black Twin Cities Magazine, an online business, life and style publication geared towards the African-American population of Minnesota. - July 01, 2010 - Black Twin Cities
Women of Color Career Success Telesummit 2010
Be Promotable is hosting a virtual conference called the Women of Color Career Success Telesummit to help professional women learn and project the right career management skills that get them hired and/or promoted. - June 27, 2010 - Be Promotable
World’s Youngest Editor-in-Chief, 11 Year Old Ajha Nicole Dortch of Atlanta, Introduces Her A.N.D. Magazine at Conversations –N- Converses®
Ajha Nicole Dortch is the 11 year old Editor-in-Chief of A.N.D. Magazine. Launching what could be the first ever Pre-teen magazine by Pre-teens and for Pre-teens. - June 18, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
Love Letters to the Lord
Linda Smith continues to make history as the CEO and Founder of Four-D College, one of the first if not only African-American Healthcare Colleges in the United States. Smith recently wrote Love Letters to the Lord, a three volume book set that spans the early years of Four-D College from 1991 up through 2000. She allows the reader a glimpse into her world and hopes the reader will be so inspired by her life’s journey, that they too will be inclined to find a void a fill it by serving humanity. - June 05, 2010 - Zoe Life Publications, Inc.
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Robert J. Walker Announces New Book "I Hope He Fails"
In "I Hope He Fails" the author theorizes that the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States of America has served as a, catharsis for the resurgence of racism and hate groups in America and that these two entities are being fueled by the right wing media. Courageously taking on the biggest names in conservative talk radio and TV, going where even politicians and the mainstream media dare not go. - May 27, 2010 - Robert J. Walker
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, John Wilkerson Earns Breakthrough Global Financial Credentials
John Wilkerson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Leader achieved senior accreditation, similar to former Kraft, Albertson’s, Mckinsey, Grant Thornton Executives. - May 25, 2010 - Bellwether Services
Dr. Leigh-Davis Named First Black and First Female Dean at Yuin University
Dr. Leigh-Davis is one of the few female, or Black, law school deans in the country. In fact, Dr. Leigh-Davis is the first Black and first female Dean at Yuin University's School of Law. - May 20, 2010 - Yuin University
Women’s eNews Awarded $200,000 Kellogg Grant to Cover Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews, a daily Internet-based news service, has been awarded a $200,000 grant to continue investigative journalism to increase the understanding of issues related to healthy birth outcomes and infant mortality disparities in African American communities. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation... - May 18, 2010 - Women's eNews
Chicago Screenwriter, Marcia L. Sinclair is One Step Closer to the Production of Lemon Tea: the Emancipation of Liberty with the Release of the Screenplay Video Synopsis
Coffee, Tea and Me Productions, Inc., in association with, Michael K. Ross of Chosen Generation Studio and Films presents the Video Synopsis, Based on the Screenplay, "Lemon Tea: The Emancipation of Liberty" written by Marcia L. Sinclair. - May 16, 2010 - Coffee, Tea and Me Incorporated
GreekDiversity.com Launches to America’s Historically Black Fraternities
GreekDiversity Job Board helps black, male college graduates find jobs during the recession - May 15, 2010 - PSI, Inc.