African American News
Discover news of interest to the African American community, including information about black artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, leaders and media. Find out about companies focusing on the African American market as well as issues in the news influencing the African American experience.
Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
Class Offers Connection with Ancestral Knowledge
Spearmangroup and South Dallas Cultural center will offer a course that aims to reach back to go forward. - January 22, 2008 - Spearmangroup
A Rising Star Blossoms Out from One of Brooklyn's Most Notorious Unsolved Murder Housing Projects to Give Back and Embraces Gentrification Head on
Actor, director, screenwriter, producer and TOMI film festival Co-founder Ephraim Benton announces the first annual New Leafs For Old Causes Benefit, taking place on Saturday, January 12, in Bed-Stuy at 7PM. The benefit will help raise funds to develop more youth programs at the newly established 123 Community Space in his rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood, and honor one young person with an award. - January 11, 2008 - Black Beret Inc
Black Author Advocates Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom
The Wisdom Chronicles reaches back to go forward and dispel many of the unconscious attitudes that hinder political, spiritual and economic progress in the Black community.” - January 10, 2008 - Spearmangroup
Unity EDC's 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend
Unity’s theme for the 2008 MLK, Jr. Celebration is “Empowerment - Being Great In 2008 – Positively Making History” - January 04, 2008 - Unity Economic Development Corporation
It's All Good Black Men on BlackMaleAppreciation.com
Unique website is dedicated to spreading positive news about Black males that disprove negative stereotypes. - December 29, 2007 - Black Male Appreciation
Comtactics, an Internet Marketing Solutions Firm Has Deployed Their Second Social Network, BlackNewsGlobal.com
Sean and Shawntay Fields, husband and wife team and owners of Comtactics LLC have developed what they consider to be the Black cultural-connection. A web site that offers news, networking and free press release distribution. - December 29, 2007 - Comtactics
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, Announces Barrington Irving Event
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, applauds the heroic aviation accomplishments of Barrington Irving. Mr Irving, age 23, is the world's youngest aviator and the first African descendant to fly solo around the world. Dr. Thorpe invites you to attend the bridge dedication, the motorcade route, and the community salute to Barrington Irving on October 27, 2007 beginning at 9:30 AM. Contact Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for details about this historic occasion - October 25, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
Ella Joyce Tribute to Rosa Parks "A Rose Among Thorns" in Detroit for Community In Schools (CIS) Special Performance Oct. 2007.
"A Rose Among Thorns" a Tribute to Rosa Parks will be presented in Detroit at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church for CIS - Community In Schools on Oct. 18, 19 and 20th as it continues an ever growing schedule around the country. October 24th will mark the 2nd anniversary of Rosa Parks' death in Detroit where she resided. This show continues to play for colleges, churches, organizations, and theatres. For more information and booking or sponsorship opportunities visit www.ellajoyce.com. - October 16, 2007 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
KB & Associates Announces the Launch of New Online Magazine
MahoganyVisions.com targets African American youth and provides valuable informative information - October 11, 2007 - KB & Associates, Event Planning and Management
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (Florida), Aims Focus on Black Churches
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District (CD 23), focuses on assisting African-American churches gain a stronger foothold with younger members of the community. Dr. Thorpe expresses his belief that many of our community ills can be overcome by strengthening the presence and outreach of African-American churches. The Thorpe '08 P.E.A.C.E. initiative will be boosted by strong growth in community churches throughout the 23rd Congressional District of Florida. - September 27, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Concerned Blogosphere Launches Grassroots Virtual March in Support of Jena 6
The Blogosphere recently took matters into their own hands when they saw the lack of coverage for the Jena 6 case in mainstream media. A day of blogging was coordinated with the intent of magnifying the voices of 'the people', while also requesting that the mainstream media share the story of the... - September 19, 2007 - The Grassroute
A Triumvirate of African-American Ad Firms Bands Together to Win Lexus Account
Two branding firms (Push Creative and Walton Isaacson) and a media buying company (Unity Media) secured a multimillion-dollar contract to promote and advertise Lexus luxury vehicles to the African American Market. - August 28, 2007 - Push Creative
Christian Meditation and Relaxation Nominated for Best Holistic and Healthy Living Website by Black Web Awards
Cast your votes. Out of many nominations, the Christian Meditation and Relaxation website, made its way to the final six nominees for the Best Holistic and Healthy Living website sponsored by Black Web Awards. For the first time, The Christian Meditator website makes it on the prestigious list. - August 28, 2007 - Christian Meditation
Botswana Teacher Joins SLAM Network and End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International applauds efforts of Botswana, Africa and Colorado, USA teachers working together to educate and train students to become active leaders in the world’s fight against malaria. - August 24, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International & Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International have developed a unique partnership, fighting malaria together with persistent dedication and a special focus on educating children worldwide and developing a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria. - August 20, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Elaine Cato Competes for Million Dollar Prize on ABC's American Inventor
Elaine Cato among final three on ABC's American Inventor. Director of Miss Black TN Pageant Competes for Million Dollar Grand Prize - July 28, 2007 - Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization
Fall in Love with Art Quilts by Najee
Fine Art Paintings using the symbols from the Underground Railroad quilt codes. - June 22, 2007 - Art by Najee
Marion Virginia Resident Evelyn Thompson Lawrence Honored in National Program Celebrating Inspirational Elders
Honoring the past and nurturing the future keeps retired schoolteacher busy. - June 18, 2007 - Pearlsong Press
Rare Films to Celebrate the Vision of ’60s Civil Rights Leader
The Pan African Orthodox Christian Church will present “A Timeless Visionary: Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman (Rev. Albert B. Cleage, Jr.)” a free commemoration honoring the 96th birthday of an influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement, independent Black thought and political action, at... - June 07, 2007 - Shrine of the Black Madonna
“Men Who Write” Featured at Sessions - Saturday June 9th 2007
Men who write is the feature for the June "Sessions" Events Sponsored monthly by 220 Communications and Little Black Pearl Art Design Center. - June 05, 2007 - 220 Communications
Call for National and International Entries: Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks
Inspired by photographer, journalist, activist, film director, and poet, the late Gordon Parks, Joyce Gordon Gallery announces Glimpses in Time: A Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks. Stephen Wirtz, of the Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, will jury this exhibit. A solo exhibition at Joyce Gordon Gallery is among the top awards. Proceeds benefit the Seven Tepees Youth Program in San Francisco. http://www.joycegordongallery.com/parks_2.html - May 18, 2007 - Joyce Gordon Gallery
New Summer Hip Hop Fashion for 2007
Controversial clothing brand Gangster Affiliated carves out a niche market. - May 03, 2007 - Gangster Affiliated Clothing Brand
Multicultural Women’s Council, Inc. Challenges Nation to Bridge the Divide, Public Outcry Signals Need to Find Common Ground
Coach Stringer and the Rutgers Women’s Basketball Team are indeed champions, and calling them anything less is unacceptable. The Rutgers Women’s basketball team is multicultural. Yet, the public outcry focused on the African American women. Once again, we as a nation appear... - April 21, 2007 - Multicultural Women's Council
African American Business Summit 2007 - 10th Anniversary Multi-Event Highlights
The landmark 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit - newly partnered with multi-cultural Turning Point URBAN and the TPC Foundation, Inc. - will present an array of events from June 20th to June 23rd, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. - March 31, 2007 - Turning Point Communications
MinoritySpace.com - A Social Networking Website Draws Celebrity Attention
MinoritySpace.com has grown to be one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet. With thousands of users, the growth and numbers have proven MinoritySpace.com a success. Bow Wow, a well recognized rapper, is one of the many artists that have created web-pages. Users not only... - March 21, 2007 - MinoritySpace.com
New Website, “ww.AfricanScholar.Com,” Helps African Students Find Scholarships and Universities Around the World
With an increase in the number of African Students actively yet unsuccessfully pursuing higher education, there is a need for more targeted resources to help African students make informed decisions about University education as well as find scholarships and funding opportunities to fully or... - March 16, 2007 - Diaspora Interactive Media Corp.
DVD Magazine Feature Artist Debates on Police Brutality, Racism, Women in Hip Hop and Other Issues Faced by the Hip Hop Community
Headliners Media to screen new DVD magazine, “The Message” at Medgar Evers College. “The Message” looks at a number of issues affecting the Black and Brown communities including police brutality, women in Hip Hop, Islam and Hip Hop and other issues the Hip Hop... - February 17, 2007 - Headliners Media
Revealing David Arnold
Actor/Comedian David A. Arnold hosts TV-1’s “Black Man Revealed.” - January 11, 2007 - David Arnold
Native Graphix Marketing Launches New National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Memphis Chapter Web Site
Native Graphix Marketing, a Memphis Web development company, today announced the launch of the new Web site for National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Memphis Chapter, local chapter that advocates on behalf of women of color through local and national actions and strategic alliances --... - January 02, 2007 - Native Graphix Marketing
Roots Recovered Travel, The Online Travel Agency That Provides the Tools to Take Control, Travels to Africa and Anywhere in the World
As concerns over the downturn spiral of the economy continues to grow nationwide, many people are trying to find innovative ways of cutting costs without cutting corners. Out of this need, emerges Roots Recovered Travel, the premier online website for African Heritage Travel... - December 08, 2006 - Roots Recovered Travel
Who is the Lost Breed of Professional Un-Defined by the Status Quo?
Monarch Magazine the new publication for African American professionals. - December 01, 2006 - Monarch Magazine
Former Miss America Runner-up Lencola Sullivan to be Inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
On Saturday, October 28, 2006, former Miss Arkansas and runner-up to Miss America Lencola Sullivan will be inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (www.arblackhalloffame.org) in Little Rock, Arkansas. This special ceremony honors outstanding contributions of African American achievers from... - October 27, 2006 - Lencola Sullivan
Mixing Business with Laughter: Business Network Reception is Joined by BET Comics
Laugh, Relax & Network at Comedy Extravaganza & Business Network Reception - September 20, 2006 - L2 Unlimited
VIPCG Launches The Executive Report
Publication Targets West African Leadership Community - September 20, 2006 - VIPCG
Vicky Pope Appears on International TV Program, Speaks to the Power of Leadership, Prison Reforms
Prison Reform Program Airs across Nation, Internationally. - September 04, 2006 - VIPCG
PR.com Publishes an Exclusive Interview with TV Talk Show Host Montel Williams
Allison Kugel, Senior Editor of PR.com speaks with Montel Williams for an in-depth interview now published on PR.com in the Articles section of the site. - January 25, 2006 - PR.com
Turning Point Communications and ampm Convenience Stores Renew Agreement
Turning Point Communications and ampm convenience stores association continues through 2006 to expand African American franchise ownership through business strategies and cross-marketing opportunities. - July 28, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Nadine Thompson a Featured Panelist at the African American Business Summit 2005
Nadine Thompson, CEO of Warm Spirit, will be a Featured Panelist speaking on "Tapping into the 500 Billion Dollar Women’s Market" at the African American Business Summit 2005. - June 15, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
C. Everett Wallace Moderates Franchising Panel at the African American Business Summit 2005
C. Everett Wallace will moderate dynamic franchising panel at the African American Business Summit 2005 - June 14, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
TV Producer, Nelson Davis, to Moderate Panel at the African American Business Summit 2005
TV Producer, Nelson Davis, moderates Panel Focusing on "How the Media is Measuring the Diversity Audience" at the African American Business Summit 2005. - June 13, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Lisa Nichols Presents Workshop at the African American Business Summit 2005
Lisa Nichols will conduct her original ‘Success Blockers’ Workshop at the African American Business Summit 2005. - June 10, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Dante Lee Featured Panelist at the African American Business Summit 2005
Dante Lee is a featured Panelist On: You’re Young – You’ve Got A Billion Dollar Idea – Now What? at the African American Business Summit 2005 - June 10, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Judge Mablean Ephriam Moderates Dynamic Panel at the African American Business Summit 2005
Judge Mablean Ephriam moderates top business power couples on being married and running a day to day business too! - June 10, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Register Today for the African American Business Summit 2005
Featured Speakers and Panelists from the world of business and entertainment are gathered to give information and inspiration to grow your small and medium sized business over four days -- at a low price you cannot afford to ignore. - June 08, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Iyanla Vanzant to Present Opening Keynote at the African American Busines Summit 2005
Iylanya Vanzant will be presenting the opening keynote to kick-off the African American Business Summit 2005 at the Westin Mission Hills Resport and Spa in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs) California! - June 06, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D. to Present Closing Keynote At the African American Business Summit 2005
Dr. Dennis Kimbro will be presenting closing keynote on June 25, 2005 at the exciting African American Business Summit 2005. This will be held at the beautiful Westin Mission Hills Resport and Spa in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs) California. - June 04, 2005 - Turning Point Communications
Jaci and Morris L. Reid Named Co- Chairs of Business Summit
Jaci and Morris L. Reid, a dynamic husband and wife team known for their successful fusion of the business, political and philanthropic worlds, will co-chair the prestigious African American Business Summit 2005, June 23-26, at the Westin Mission Hills Resort, in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), California. - May 23, 2005 - Turning Point Communications