By BlackNews.com Charlotte, NC — Shylene Santiago, a self-published author and homeschool mother of eight, has created six multilingual books that bring excitement, song, and dance to many different languages. “The […]
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Meet Lewis T. Powell, Award-winning Actor/Director, Celebrity Master Barber
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Lewis T. Powell is a celebrated celebrity master barber, award-winning actor, director, producer, and screen writer. Marking his 15th year in Hollywood Lewis, originally a native of […]
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Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is a Supplier for the NFL, MLB and NASCAR
Jachin, AL (BlackNews.com) — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, […]
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Chess Guru and Master Motivator Orrin C. Hudson Makes Move into D.C. Schools
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — LaSalle-Backus Education Campus principal Dr. Deborah A. Cox took an unusual step for her northeast D.C. students, inviting a chess champion to her school to use […]
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“THE SECRET PRINCESS” – A MUST SEE FAMILY FILM FEATURING BLACK ANIMATED CHARACTERS
BlackNews.com – Set for an early release in 2014, “The Secret Princess” – a feature animation film by TransTales Entertainment, is a captivating romantic love story full of adventure, drama, […]
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Top 2014 Black Magazine Internships
There are hundreds of publications that target African-American readers including newspapers, magazines, blogs and more. Such publications are often career-starters for many students studying journalism, photography, business, public relations, advertising, […]
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Wilmington, NC (BlackNews.com) — Wave Communications is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the feature-length documentary Racial Taboo. This film was produced with the express purpose of providing people […]
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Essynce Moore, tween fashion designer and owner of Essynce Couture, LLC
A 10-year-old designer? She might not be out of grade school yet but Essynce Moore isn’t waiting for the fashion world to cater to her and her pre-teen cohorts. The […]
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New Technology Helps College Grads Get Jobs
(BlackNews.com) — Employers are doing it. Daters are doing it. Even the government is doing it. So what is the “it” we’re referring to here? Background checks. With nearly 75 […]
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RAPPER JAY-Z LAUNCHES 2013 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEEDY STUDENTS
The deadline to apply is May 31. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) provides individual grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 to every student who qualifies and […]
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Black Bloggers and Codeblack Films Launch ‘Free Angela’ Blogging Contest
(BlackNews.com) — Black Bloggers Connect(TM), the leading social network for Black bloggers, has teamed up with Codeblack Films to launch the “Free Angela” Blogging Contest. “We are very excited about […]
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Liberia President Inducted as Honorary Member of The Links
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — The Links and The Links Foundation recently announced the induction of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as an honorary member. Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” […]