Valentines Day Paint and Sip

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Come join us for a fun and creative evening with your loved one! BYOB, and unleash your inner artist. This event will be led by JCAL’s acclaimed teaching artist Erica Purnell.

Whether you’re an experienced painter or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a good time and create something special for Valentines Day.

Don’t miss out on this unique and romantic experience. Join us today!

Please note that this event is BYOB (Bring your own bottle). JCAL will supply the art supplies.

Get The Scoop On How The International Women's Conference Looks To Help Women Achieve Happiness & Health

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Hofstra University’s President Susan Poser set to headline the International Women’s Day Conference March 8th, 2025 at Hofstra University. The conference will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.

This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day 2025 Conference is “In Pursuit of Happiness & Health.” PIX11 New Reporter Monica Morales will be this year’s Master of Ceremonies.

Are you looking to make a real impact on Women's Empowerment?

The International Women's Day Conference 2025 is designed to enhance awareness and create a better understanding of the opportunities, issues, and approaches of Women's Empowerment so that you can build a better future for yourself and for others.

Closing: Reclaiming Tomorrow – The Power of Afrofuturism

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Join us for the closing reception of Reclaiming Tomorrow – The Power of Afrofuturism, a major new exhibition of original art installed at the acclaimed Red Wall Art Gallery of Resorts World New York City!

Reclaiming Tomorrow: The Power of Afrofuturism, curated by Juliet James, will explore the resilience and creativity of Black people and their advocates, both within and outside the community. This exhibition affirms that a thriving future free from systemic erasure is not a distant dream, but an evolving space for Black individuals to empower themselves and define their own narratives.

Artists:

Amari Hines

Anthony McDonald

Brent Kelsick

Giselle Bradshaw

Jocelyn Lewis

Kim Okoli

Paul Deo

Tariffe Dennis

Shaniqua Young

Samantha Felix

Get The Scoop On How Community Empowerment Group Rallies The BlaQue Cash Mob To Raise Almost $10,000 In Revenue For Earnest Foods In 2 Hours

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Community Rallies Behind
BlaQue Cash Mob at
Earnest Foods in Queens
Generating Over $10,000 in
Sales in 2 Hours!

On Sunday, November 24, over 150 participants came together for the BlaQue Cash Mob at Earnest Foods, a Black-owned organic grocery store in Jamaica, Queens. This community-led initiative successfully generated over $10,000 in sales to support the local business, showcasing the power of collective economic action.

A cash mob is a movement aimed at boosting sales for local Black-owned businesses while promoting economic empowerment.

Earnest Foods, which opened its doors in November 2021, has become a cornerstone in the fight for access to fresh and high-quality food options.

Earnest, owner of Earnest Foods, shared his appreciation for the event: “The BlaQue Resource Network is the most dynamic social media platform in Queens. Its ability to galvanize the community is unmatched. We are so grateful to the BRN team. The 2 hours of the BRN Cash Mob generated almost 10 thousand dollars in revenue.”

Checkout The
BlaQue Resource Network
 Cashmob Onsite Video Below...

Get The Scoop On How MED WEEK 2.0 Is Fueling The Growth Of Small And Midsized Businesses In New York

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MED WEEK 2.0 Fueling Growth Of Small And Midsized Businesses In New York

Since its inception in 2022 Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State has continued to fuel the growth of small and midsized businesses in the State of New York. Med Week 2024 2.0 was planned and presented through a unique partnership which included:

• The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
• 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.,
• Lorraine Gregory Communications, and the...
• African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

Med Week 2024 2.0 comprised of a series of Pre-Med Week activities during the month of October and consisted of three major events centered around providing quality content, tools, and resources to help fuel the small and midsized businesses throughout the state of New York. The events for this year's MED WEEK included a Town Hall session hosted by the Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby; a panel discussion at the Hays Theatre located at Molloy University, and a Conversation with C-Suite Executives at Lorraine Gregory Communication's Studio in Edgewood, New York. Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby issued a proclamation from the Town of Hempstead proclaiming the month of October as Minority Enterprise Development Month at this year’s town hall meeting on October 9th, 2024.

At the inaugural event at the Town of Hempstead Sonya Smith, the State Director overseeing 22 SBDC centers in the state was the keynote speaker for MED WEEK 2024 2.0. The chamber in a historic ceremony unveiled its newly designed lapel pin, and commemorated Founder’s Day by presenting its Vice President Rose Ward its 1st Founder’s Day Award.

The Ed Jackson Room

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Every last Saturday of the month, prepare to dive into the fascinating world of jazz, in a journey led by Ed Jackson that will allow you to experience the pleasant sensations of life which is hosted by Jackson Room in Queens, New York.

Ed Jackson is an accomplished saxophonist & active jazz player on the NY & International scene. Ed’s dynamic sound encompasses both the tradition and future of jazz. His versatility enables him to move within the various styles of jazz while at the same time maintaining a unique sound and direction.

Get The Scoop On How The Democratic Party Helps Blacks Get Lifesaving Healthcare and Other Essential Benefits

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"How Dem Sponsored Healthcare Helped Me"

"Demystifying claims the
dems haven't done anything for
Black people!"

Barack Obama & Joe Biden reacts to the passing of The ACA Healthcare Bill. Source White House

By Kamau Austin, Publisher Of The Scoop On Black News, BlackNewsScoop.com and the Scoop news blogs and Publications.

We are seeing this political season an onslaught of political opposition to the political campaign of Kamala Harris.  Many of these Black Trump supporters, trolls, bots, and pro-Black imposters raise the issue that the democrats haven't done anything of substance for Black people.

These arguments become heated, and can become so abstract and ideological I wanted to take a different approach by illustrating my points with making it personal.   I'm glad to be alive today because I am a survivor of two different forms of cancer.

And actually the surgeries alone to survive these 2 forms of cancer would have been over $200,000.  My hospitals stays over the last 4 years would have been over $300,000.

Without these critical surgeries and hospital stays I would have died.  I paid nothing out to pocket for these expensive hospital stays because my health insurance was covered by the Affordable Care Act or ACA AKA Obamacare.

Now while some conservatives and others against affordable healthcare call these programs socialist, a significant number of developed nations have universal healthcare already - while the US does not.

Moreover, I had about $300,000 in healthcare costs and paid nothing out of pocket accept the costs of traveling to the hospital.  I thank God I'm still alive and do what I can to stay healthy like exercising, having a strict diet and taking supplements, and doing intermittent fasting.

Checkout Kamau Austin's Video Below