Nationwide via Blacknews.com — Dr. Kim Scott, founder and owner of the nonprofit service organization Teen Focus, Inc., believes that teens deserve better and that they need services that will enable and empower them to see and realize their true potential. For twenty years, Dr. Scott has been helping at-risk teens, after initially establishing an […]
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Teens Make History With 3rd Consecutive Win at Harvard Debate Competition
Nationwide via Blacknews.com — For the third year in a row, a team of African American students known as The Atlanta Great Debaters, defended and won the championship title for the international Harvard debate competition. Held virtually this year because of COVID-19, they competed against students from more than 25 countries. According to 11 Alive, […]
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‘Weather Wardrobe’ App Helps Users Dress For All Conditions
By Blacknews.com Unveiling Snafu, a hybrid weather app developed by three African-American founders, Warren Connley, Schapiro, and Michael Kalu, that combines basic features of an ordinary weather app with a detailed report on what to wear for the day and the rest of the week. The app recommends beautiful design fashion outfits for any weather […]
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New Book Explores Black Hair, Standards of Beauty
By Blacknews.com The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair among Black women has left many questioning the very crowns on their heads. To perm or not to perm? That is the question Kendolyn faces as the main character of Empress of Coils. The book for young readers about self-reflection, confidence and pride by first-time […]
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Consulting For Black Women-Led Businesses
ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES WELLNESS CONSULTING FIRM FOR BLACK WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Nyeesha D. Williams, a dedicated consultant with years of experience in wellness consulting, business consulting, mental health cognitive behavioral therapy is proud to announce the launch of her new firm, Serenity Oasis. Serenity Oasis is a wellness consulting firm for Black women-led businesses […]
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‘Black Lives Matter’ Vandals Charged With Hate Crime
By Blacknews.com A couple from California has been charged with a hate crime after they were caught on video on July 4th defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in the city of Martinez. 42-year old Nicole Anderson and 53-year old David Nelson were seen painting over the word “Black,” which had been painted in yellow, […]
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Black Couple Launches DiverseBook App
HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM CREATE DIVERSEBOOK APP… “FOR A SOCIETY WHERE EVERYONE NEEDS A FEELING OF TOGETHERNESS” Hunterville, NC (BlackNews.com) — Husband and wife team, Barkee and Shawnetta Faust, launch a new product, a DiverseBook app. While both founded DiverseBook, which is a new Black-owned social media site that was created in a society where […]
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Detroit Non-Profit Helping Homeless Single Moms and Dads
DETROIT NON-PROFIT THAT HELPS HOMELESS AND SINGLE MOMS AND DADS SEEKS PARTNERSHIPS AND DONATIONS Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Bless Helping Hands, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan, was founded to bring attention to the plight of the homeless and single mothers and fathers in communities nationwide by assisting those in need. Through donations and […]
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6-Year Old Girl Donates 5,000 Books
6-YEAR OLD GIRL DONATES 5,000+ BOOKS TO KIDS DURING PANDEMIC New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — Six-year-old Kelly Boston-Hill wanted to help other kids and do something a little different for her birthday. So, she hosted a “Contactless – Social Distancing” Book Drive to benefit a non-profit organization called The Book Fairies. Her efforts have been […]
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Attorney Zulu Ali Inducted into Prestigious Who’s Who Registry
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who for Excellence in Law and Activism. Since 1898, Marquis Who’s Who has recognized accomplished and prominent professionals in its biographical publications. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as […]
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Book Helps Parents Talk About Racism and Police Brutality
BLACK AUTHOR RELEASES BOOK TO ASSIST PARENTS IN STARTING THE CONVERSATION ON RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY “The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality” by Ama Karikari-Yawson, Esq. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — All over the country, parents are having the “the talk” with their kids about racism, stereotyping, and police brutality in the […]
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Black Ad Exec to Create 1 Million Black Millionaires
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Black professionals make up 10% of college graduates, but less than 1 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs and only 3 percent of executive/senior manager-level roles according to a study by the Center for Talent Innovation. The result of these struggles has led to thirty-eight percent of black millennials saying they are considering […]