By Blacknews.com Stunning photos of young Black girls dressed as Disney princesses have gone viral after being shared on social media. CreativeSoul, a Black-owned Atlanta-based photography studio, has teamed up with hairstylist LaChanda Gatson (@LaChandaGArtistry) to make the project happen. Kahran Bethencourt, who manages CreativeSoul with her husband Regis, said the project is “aimed at […]
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Health and Wellness Entrepreneur Gets Back to Juicing Basics
By Blacknews.com It’s no coincidence the juice and smoothie bar industry brings in approximately $2 billion annually. As society starts to become more socially conscious, more and more people are turning towards a natural and plant-based lifestyle. Juicing has become a healthier option to the sugar-based fruit drinks offered in the store. For those looking […]
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Black Filmmaker Produces ‘QT’ Web Series
By Blacknews.com Los Angeles filmmaker, Tamieka Briscoe, uses virtual directing to bring her new romantic comedy series, “QT,” to the web. The show, about two characters who find love during the quarantine, was completely written and filmed during the lockdown without breaking any social distancing rules. According to Briscoe, “It was really important for us […]
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Northwestern’s First All-Black MFA Directing Cohort
By Blacknews.com Every year Northwestern University, along with other universities across the nation, brings in an MFA directing cohort of one to three people, and many talented hopefuls apply for these positions. Getting accepted into an MFA directing program is a strenuous, long and intense journey, even more so for applicants who have had to […]
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Youth Poetry Competition: I Matter! Reflection on the Racial Injustices
By Blacknews.com Nonprofit organization National Youth Foundation (NYF) announced an “I Matter” national poetry competition for students K-12. “The death of George Floyd and the deluge of stories and videos which illustrate the deep roots of racism in our country has inspired us to launch a creative writing program to allow students an opportunity for […]
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9-Year Old Black Boy Launches Talk Show
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) — Who says you can’t be a kid and have your own talk show? No one does! That is why Atlanta native, 9-year old bestselling author Nicholas Buamah, can now add talk show host to the list of things that he has accomplished at his young age. Raising Greatness with Nicholas Buamah […]
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20-Year Black CEO, Custom Wigs and Extensions
20-YEAR OLD BLACK COSMETOLOGIST AND HAIR LOSS SPECIALIST’S CUSTOM WIGS AND EXTENSIONS HELPING WOMEN LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST DURING PANDEMIC Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The pandemic has left millions of women trying to figure out home remedies for styling, adding fullness, covering thinning or balding spots or just looking for a way to give their […]
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Group Engages Mom-to-Cop Discussions to Fight Police Violence
MOCHA MOMS, NATION’S OLDEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR, TAKES PRACTICAL STEPS TO END POLICE VIOLENCE Upper Marlboro, MD (BlackNews.com) — As the life was being choked out of George Floyd, he called out, “Mama!” Our sons and daughters are calling for us and Mocha Moms, Inc. will answer. The cancer of racism is […]
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Documentary About White Privilege Hitting Record Numbers on Amazon
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCED BY SON OF WHITE CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST HITTING RECORD NUMBERS ON AMAZON A new film called “The Uncomfortable Truth” is taking over Amazon. Nearly 200K people have watched the film in seven days. When Loki Mulholland, the son of Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, dives into the 400-year history of institutional racism […]
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Black Women Launching Digital Green Book For Black Travelers
DENVER-AREA WOMEN LAUNCH DIGITAL GREEN BOOK CAMPAIGN TO HIGHLIGHT SAFE, WELCOMING BUSINESS AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK AMERICANS Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) — Birdwatching. Barbecuing in a park. Browsing a store. Eating at a restaurant. These activities are framed as every day, fun, and enjoyable activities for most, but these same activities can also become dangerous […]
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Black Woman Doctor Makes History in Las Vegas
BLACK WOMAN DOCTOR MAKES HISTORY, BECOMES NEW LEADER OF THE SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ENTREPRENEURS’ LAS VEGAS CHAPTER Las Vegas, NV (BlackNews.com) — The current pandemic is showing us the passion of women leaders to fulfill their responsibilities with earnest and mindful precaution for their future results. A Johns Hopkins and Yale-trained doctor, scientist, entrepreneur, and […]
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Howard Grad Launches HBCU Bingo Online
BLACK ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES HBCU BINGO TO HONOR 2020 GRADS WITH OVER $1 MILLION IN GAME PRIZES AND CASH Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Veteran Hollywood TV Producer and HBCU graduate herself, TeeJ Mercer, will launch “TeeJ’s Bingo Nite: HBCU 2020 Grad Edition” (TBNHGE), a loud and lively online Bingo game event that will award over $1.3 million […]