13-year-old animated filmmaker, Kalia Love Jones, who wants to empower others with her film the “Power of Hope”. By Blacknews.com Kalia Love Jones is an ambitious 13-year-old animated filmmaker who wants to empower others. Her first animated short film, the Power of Hope, inspired by a Michelle Obama speech, tells the inspirational story of a […]
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Jazz Musician Lydia Salett Dudley Asks Poignant Question During National Upheaval with New Single & Music Video, “Whatcha Gonna Say?”
(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Raleigh, NC via BlackNews.com— Many Americans would agree that our nation is in turmoil. With a pandemic that’s worsening, racial injustice that’s crippling minorities and a high-stakes election that will determine the country’s future, it’s a pivotal time. Recording artist Lydia Salett Dudley, a gifted jazz musician with a Master’s […]
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“Truth Be Told: The Policies That Impacted Black Lives” New Exhibition Now Open at Muhammad Ali Center
(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Louisville, KY via BlackNews.com — As the call for racial justice and equality in America is louder now than ever before, the Muhammad Ali Center has created an exhibition to educate and help others learn from the country’s past in order to foster a better future. “Truth Be Told: The […]
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Meet the All-Black Women Fishing Team From North Carolina Who Are Making History
The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black women fishing team from Morehead, NC. (Image Courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black women fishing team from Morehead, North Carolina, have recently made history after winning in the King Mackerel division of the Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Tournament. This is the first major […]
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Delta Airlines Defends Black Woman After She Was Racially Harassed By a White Passenger
Demetria Poe (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Minneapolis, MN via BlackNews.com — Demetria Poe, an African American woman from Minneapolis, says that she is beyond satisfied with Delta Airlines after they took a stand against the racism she experienced from a White passenger during her flight and even upgraded her seat for her return flight. […]
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Black-Owned Coffee Brand Gets Certified By the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Laure Lemboumba, founder Golden Made Kafé Intl, LLC. (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Houston, TX via BlackNews.com — Golden Made Kafe Intl, LLC, a business specializing in providing exclusive coffee blends inspired by American, French, and African recipes, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National […]
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Introducing “Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit” by Mary-Frances Winters
“Black Fatigue” by Mary-Frances Winters, founder and president of the Winters Group Inc.(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Oakland, CA via BlackNews.com — The Black Lives Matter movement is an international symbol of racial solidarity in the face of countless atrocities against people of color across the planet. Its progress is not just the result of […]
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IG Couple Thrives In Spite of Lynching Threat
Award-winning entrepreneurial couple Rufus and Jenny Triplett. (Courtesy Photo) By Blacknews.com Rufus and Jenny Triplett, an award-winning entrepreneurial couple and best-selling authors, have had to deal with racism, cyberbullying and even a lynching threat from Trump supporters via social media. All they aim to do is bring awareness to the racial disparities in America and […]
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Organization to Open First Black-Owned Supermarket
By Blacknews.com Think Like a Boss, a women’s empowerment organization founded in New York City, is planning to open the first Black-owned grocery store in the tri-state area. It will be called Seneca Market, and will act as a blueprint for future Black-owned franchises.Think Like a Boss and its community of close supporters have already […]
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Black Fashion Designer Awarded Patent for Innovative Square V Neck T-Shirt Design
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Rising Black fashion designer and inventor Melvin J. Teah Sr. has been awarded the prestigious USPTO patent for his breakthrough work in T-shirt design. A change maker by passion, Teah Sr. has come up with a unique “Square” V-neck T-shirt collar design which creates a whole new look altogether beating the traditional […]
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Online Math Program For Black Boys, Taught By Black Male Teachers
NEW, ONLINE MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR BLACK BOYS, TAUGHT BY BLACK MALE TEACHERS Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Math Moxie, a revolutionary online math program for Black boys in middle school and taught by Black male math teachers is set to launch Fall 2020.This year-long enrichment program is strategically designed to help meet the needs of […]
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Black Designer of Custom Wedding Dresses Meets Rising Client Demand
BLACK DESIGNER OF CUSTOM WEDDING DRESSES MEETS RISING CLIENT DEMAND FOR VIRTUAL FITTINGS IN RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dafra Sanou, founder and CEO of JoSaBi Mariées, a Black-owned and operated custom wedding dress studio, is defying industry norms with custom designs, remote fittings, and faster turn-around times for brides preparing for their big […]