Shaquanna Wilson (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating a budget, fixing credit, and understanding the process of purchasing and paying off a home. The […]
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December issue of Speakers Magazine features Becky A. Davis
(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook our world. Davis admits for years she wanted to start her own business but was afraid. When asked how she overcame fear, Becky said, “You take on a whole new sense […]
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Psychologist creates first ever therapy card deck for Black teen girls
Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and self-help tool for Black women, has done it again! Because she strongly feels that Black girls should not be left out of the conversation about […]
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Stock market company teaches investors how to make money
J.R. Fenwick and his company FLip That Stock will be teaching beginner investors on how to make money. (Courtesy photo) By Blacknews.com J.R. Fenwick, an expert investor and the founder of FLip That Stock, a Black-owned stock market education and technology company, hosted a special webinar that taught beginners how to invest and trade stocks. […]
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Black virologist makes call to action for protection against COVID-19
The Covid Hunters: SRS, Inc’s testing team display the tools of the best Covid-19 testing protocols as outlined by virologist, Dr. Lane Rolling and IWC Enviro (Courtesy of Black News) By Blacknews.com With people of color experiencing a higher death rate from COVID-19 than any other ethnic group in America, virologist, trauma surgeon, and chief […]
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Mom creates skincare line for kids’ eczema
Adrienne Blake, founder of Bake N Co skincare company. (Courtesy of Black News) By Arthia Nixon Black News In May 2019, Adrienne Blake was just a single mom creating a topical cream in her kitchen to help with her and her children’s eczema. Her all-natural remedy was so good, she shared it with friends who […]
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New film sheds light on the legacy and risks of Black birth
The film High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies, will explore Black maternal mortality rate. (Courtesy photo) By Blacknews.com When Black mothers are dying during labor at a rate that is three to four times higher than their White counterparts, it’s time we start paying attention to the Black maternal mortality rate in […]
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Over $400M Projected to Be Spent During Shop Black Week 2020
(Courtesy Photo via BlackNews.com) (BlackNews.com) — As Black Friday approaches, early projections indicate that over $400 million will be spent during Shop Black Week (SBW) 2020 at Black-owned establishments. The high-profile events of 2020 greatly highlighted the existing disparities and injustices within the Black community. Hashtags and postings dominated many people’s social media platforms in […]
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Nia DaCosta to Become First Black Woman to Direct a Marvel Film, ‘Captain Marvel 2’
Nia DaCosta attends the 11th Annual AAFCA Awards at the Taglyan Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden /Invision/AP) (BlackNews.com) — Nia DaCosta will be the new director of the sequel to “Captain Marvel, ” aking her the first Black woman to ever direct a Marvel Studios movie. […]
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Author Troy Gathers Releases New Book “African World History” to Reflect on the Greatness of Ancient Africa
Author Troy Gathers (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide — In these recent months, the country has witnessed an obvious racial divide. Although many factors have led up to the atomic bomb we see on the evening news, a cultural split definitely tops the list. Countless groups and organizations are on the frontlines fighting for […]
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Eric Hale Becomes 1st Black Male to Win Texas Teacher of the Year Award
Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School in Dallas. (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Dallas, TX via BlackNews.com — Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School in Dallas, has made history as the first African American man to ever win Texas Teacher of the Year! Hale has received several awards and […]
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Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind
Miracle J. Reese is the founder of TasTea Wellness Blends. (Courtesy of Blacknews.com) By Blacknews.com Miracle J. Reese is the founder of one of very few Black-owned tea companies based in Birmingham, Ala. Her company, TasTea Wellness Blends (pronounced “taste tea”), is a premium loose-leaf tea company. Made of natural herbs and fruits, her blends […]