Get The Scoop On New Year's Celebrations

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Bringing in 2026 Celebrations in
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Season's Blessings!

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Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays - Be Blessed in 2026

As we close out a powerful year of telling our stories and uplifting our communities, we’re sending love, light, and gratitude to everyone who rocked with us. ❤️🖤💚

Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa & Happy Holidays — prayerfully wishing you a Blessed, Prosperous, and Uplifting 2026 from Kamau, nZinga, & the Media Team. ✨📣

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York Issues Call for "Impact Leaders" to Scale Community Change Through Five Core Pillars of Leadership

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The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York Issues Call for "Impact Leaders" to Scale Community Change Through Five Core Pillars of Leadership

New York, New York– The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. (100BMENY) today announced the launch of its 2025 Membership Recruitment Campaign, inviting professional Black men of influence to join an elite alliance dedicated to the upliftment of the community.

Standing on the organization’s legendary foundation, this new recruitment drive focuses on the Five Pillars of its Mission, providing a clear roadmap for prospective members to leverage their specific talents for maximum impact.

As the Eastern District of New York faces evolving economic and social challenges, the 100BMENY is seeking a new cohort of members—entrepreneurs, executives, and civic leaders—ready to move beyond passive concern and into active, structured leadership.

"Our mission is anchored by five distinct pillars that serve as the blueprint for our community's success," said Phil Andrews, President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. "We aren't just looking for volunteers; we are looking for specialists in these five areas who are ready to lead from the front. If you have achieved success in your career, the 100 is the platform where you can convert that success into a lasting legacy."

Get the Scoop On Where To Support These Festive Community Christmas Events 2025

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Checkout The Communities
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NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

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NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

In the face of political attacks and dismissed cases tied to mortgage-fraud claims pushed by the Trump administration, New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to do the job New Yorkers elected her to do: protect consumers, workers, and families. Affectionally referred to as Tish James, she continues to take decisive action to protect working families, immigrants, and consumers across the state. In a series of recent moves, AG James has pushed back against federal policies that threaten essential services, secured major restitution for consumers harmed by corporate misconduct, and defended food assistance for New York’s most vulnerable residents.

Defending Immigrant Workers and Essential Services

Attorney General James recently joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications—an unprecedented increase that would effectively dismantle the program for public institutions and nonprofits. The H-1B visa program allows highly skilled immigrants to work temporarily in the U.S., filling critical roles as doctors, nurses, teachers, researchers, engineers, and other professionals.

New York is home to more than 13,000 H-1B workers, many of whom are employed in health care, education, technology, finance, and the arts. AG James warned that the fee hike would worsen existing labor shortages, particularly in underserved and rural communities already facing severe shortages of doctors, nurses, and educators. The lawsuit argues the administration’s action is unlawful, bypassed required rulemaking, and violates federal law. If blocked, it would protect access to health care, education, and essential services for millions of New Yorkers.

Get The Scoop On Legendary Black and Ethnic Skincare Pioneer Pamela R. Springer Winning the Prestigious ASCP Icon Award

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Pamela R. Springer Makes History as ASCP’s 2025 Industry Icon – And Redefines Skin Care for a Multi-Ethnic World

In an industry that has too often overlooked the needs of diverse skin tones, Pamela R. Springer has spent decades doing the opposite—putting skin of color at the center of the conversation. Now, her life’s work is being recognized at the highest level.

Pamela R. Springer, Founder and CEO of Global Skincare Products, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious ASCP Industry Icon Award. ASCP (Associated Skin Care Professionals), the leading national association supporting licensed estheticians, represents more than 35,000 members nationwide and is the only organization offering estheticians comprehensive, industry-specific benefits throughout every stage of their careers.

With this honor, Pamela makes history as the first African American woman—and only the second person ever—to receive the ASCP Industry Icon title, underscoring the magnitude of her contribution to professional skin care, education, and inclusivity.

Elevating Skin of Color to Center Stage

The ASCP Industry Icon Award is reserved for visionaries who have made lasting contributions to professional skin care through education, innovation, and leadership. Pamela’s nomination through ASCP’s Skin Deep Readers’ Choice Awards is a testament to the respect she commands among peers and professionals across the country.

Her groundbreaking focus on ethnic skin care and pigmentation disorders has transformed how estheticians and medical providers approach treatment in today’s multicultural market. At a time when many textbooks and training programs barely mentioned skin of color, Pamela was building an evidence-based, culturally rooted framework for treating it properly, safely, and effectively.

Her career spans decades of transformative teaching, hands-on mentoring, and clinical insight, helping professionals move beyond fear, guesswork, and outdated myths about pigmented skin. Ms. Springer's outstanding contribution to the medical field of ethnic skincare is featured in the renowned Doctor Bob Lee's book PEOPLE TO KNOW IN BLACK HISTORY & BEYOND.

Get The Scoop On Bridging the Capital Gap: African American Small Business Foundation Donors Drive Local Economic Resilience Amid National Funding Disparity

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Bridging the Capital Gap: African American Small Business Foundation Donors Drive Local Economic Resilience Amid National Funding Disparity

 

Photo Above: Phil Andrews, President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. addresses donors at the Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Networking Event and Holiday Fundraiser.

New York, New York – As national conversations continue regarding the persistent capital access issues faced by minority-owned enterprises, the African American Small Business Foundation (AASBF) is highlighting the critical, immediate impact of its local initiatives. The AASBF operates as a vital local antidote to a systemic national challenge, ensuring that dedicated, high-potential African American entrepreneurs in Downstate, New York receive the funding and resources necessary to thrive and stabilize the local economy.

Recent economic reports confirm that despite heightened visibility, Black-owned businesses still receive a disproportionately small share of small business loans and venture capital. This disparity—a major headwind against national equitable economic recovery—underscores the irreplaceable value of localized, mission-driven organizations like the AASBF.

The Importance of the Foundation: A Local Solution to a National Problem

The AASBF is more than a funding source; it is an economic accelerator. By providing tailored mentorship, technical assistance, and direct grants and loans, the Foundation tackles the core barriers to scaling Black-owned businesses. These businesses often serve as cultural hubs, major employers of local talent, and key drivers of neighborhood revitalization.

"While discussions about multi-billion-dollar funding disparities happen in boardrooms across the country, the reality for our local entrepreneurs is far more immediate," said Phil Andrews, President of the African American Small Business Foundation. "Every dollar we raise translates directly into inventory, technology, new hires, and community stability. We are not waiting for the national tide to turn; we are building our own local economic engine."

Why Support Matters: The Donor's Strategic Investment

For individuals, corporations, and philanthropic partners, supporting the AASBF is a strategic investment that yields clear, measurable returns beyond simple charity. Donors are not just funding businesses; they are funding economic resilience and civic stability.

What Donor Support Means:

• Closing the Equity Gap: Donors become immediate partners in challenging the national narrative of funding disparity, providing capital where traditional institutions hesitate.

• Direct Job Creation: Every dollar raised by the AASBF translates into an average of several hundred new jobs created or retained in Downstate, New York.

• Anchor Investments: Funding helps convert small businesses into neighborhood anchors, fostering community stability and increasing the tax base.

• Legacy Building: Donors help secure the economic future of African American families, creating generational wealth pathways that mentorship alone cannot achieve.