"Buy The Block" The First Black-Owned Real Estate Crowdfunding Investing Platform

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Lynn P. Smith, founder of "Buy the Block" Nationwide - Entrepreneur Lynn P. Smith is the founder and CEO at Buy The Block - one of the only Black-owned platforms in the country that is dedicated to making investments in real estate as a group more accessible. The movement is presently on its way to recording massive success in funding for diverse development projects across Black communities in the US.

This enviable initiative offers every Black American an opportunity to invest as little as $100, and connect with other investors - with an added advantage of helping every member buy a piece of their first block. Having a growing database of BlockVestors and Block Developers, all it takes to be a member is by signing up on their website.

Listen To The Enchanting Jazz Of Bayo Fayemi & Friends - FREE

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Wow, original and awesome jazz in the community again at a price we all can afford.  FREE!

Be there when Bayo Fayemi & Friends take the stage at the York College Performing Arts Center. The setlist includes some Bayo Fayemi originals as well as tunes by Milt “Judge” Hinton, Fats Waller, John Coltrane, Earl Bostic, and Ella Fitzgerald!

Thursday Night Jazz – “Secret Mall”

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Secret Mall was formed in the summer of 2016 by four young New York based musicians looking to combine their musical upbringing in jazz with their similar senses of humor and fascination with internet culture.

Listen To The Delightful Music Of Paula Atherton Free By The AirTrain at The Sutphin LLRR

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with Paula Atherton on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

National Association for the Advancement

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 Los Angeles, CA - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s largest and original legacy civil rights organization, is pleased to announce the 30th Annual California – Hawaii State Conference entitled, "Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty".

California Hawaii President/NAACP National Board Member, Alice Huffman, will lead the state conference of the civil rights organization in making a stand on issues that are contradictory to the Americas promise on October 26 – 29, 2017 at the LAX Marriott Hotel.

Discover How This Green Energy Company Looks To Empower Historically Black Colleges And Universities To Make Mo Green

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Nationwide - Stanfield Global, the largest African-American owned and managed green project consulting and finance firm in the world, is proud to announce, especially to the historically black colleges and universities, that they are embarking on a new initiative entitled "HBCU Green". "HBCU Green" is proposed as a private-public partnership with Stanfield Global and up to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The initiative is aimed at assisting with student and faculty enrollment and retention efforts by providing enhancements to the on-campus experience, reducing the HBCU's reliance on federal and state government funding by creating revenue streams through the development of the HBCU's non-performing real estate assets, increasing student, staff and community awareness of healthy choices for food, drink, vitamins, supplements and overall living, and creating a destination for others in the region desiring access to holistic and green living and shopping in an alternative energy propelled, working community setting.

JCAL First Fridays – “Harpocrates”

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Awarding winning choreographer Joe Monteleone showcases his work that oscillates between Eastern and Western mysticism and cultivates new psycho-spiritual models for movement investigation.

Dedicating most of his career exploiting the apophenia technique which exposes the natural human instinct of deciphering patterns and shapes, Monteleone intertwines apophenic choreography with media and technology to create modern cutting-edge performances.

Tuesday Afternoon Movie – “Halloween” (1978) Rated R

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Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to kill again.

Look To Have Fun At This Live Halloween Costume Party

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Zen Masters, ZMI Foundation, Keiko Studios, NYS Senior Leroy Comrie, Council Member I. Daneek Miller, and NYS Assembly Member Clyde Vanel are pleased to present a Halloween Costume Party. Don’t miss what promises to be a family friendly ghoulish affair.

Attend The 9th Annual Women's Entrepreneur

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Landover, MD - The Women's Entrepreneur Expo (WEE) is holding the ninth annual expo in Prince George’s County on Saturday, November 4, 2017.

This business expo is for women entrepreneurs and those looking to become entrepreneurs, to share practical business tips, to get educated and reignite their enthusiasm in being business owners. The expo will feature 6 business professionals who will provide FREE educational, interactive, and hands-on workshops.

Support This Power Couple Developing Revolutionary App

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The directory includes a list of businesses such as restaurants, stores, attorneys, churches, doctors, banks and much more. It also includes events that are either hosted by or benefit Blacks socially and/or economically. Listings are categorized by their business type, and users can search for desired services in any location.

Tanisha, a small-business marketer and social-media strategist, used her knowledge, expertise and resources to turn Allonsy from an idea to a reality. Assisting the Louisiana native is her boyfriend, Jamal Sutter, a photographer, videographer and graphic artist.

"When we first met, she told me about her vision," said Jamal, from Summerville, South Carolina. "As we grew closer, her aspirations became mine as well."

See Why NYS Senator James Sanders Hosts Church Training On Business Development And Stopping Domestic Violence

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New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. hosted his monthly Community Clergy Breakfast on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Calvary Assembly of God in south Ozone Park where the topics were steps to achieving financial success and how to prevent domestic violence and assist victims. Some 80 clergy members and faith-based leaders of a variety of religious denominations attended the breakfast.

“We want to empower our community to start their own businesses and gain financial freedom,” Senator Sanders. “We also want to educate you about how to provide support and assistance to victims of domestic violence, because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Discover Why Over 63,000 People Joined The Buy Black Movement And Purchased Over 106,000 Products

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Nationwide - A global initiative called the Buy Black Movement (www.buyblackmovement.com/buyus) has built a worldwide platform that easily enables Black consumers to do business with Black-owned businesses. Business owners who manufacture their own quality products or services can send their inventory to the Buy Black Movement and the company will:

* Photograph the inventory and put it on their online store.

* Market business owners products to Black business networks worldwide.

* Take orders and other time saving services that Black business owners normally do.

The Buy Black Movement was founded by longtime entrepreneurs, Delxino and Deborah de Briano Wilson, who are on a mission to create lasting unity and to build strong Black communities nationwide.

Enjoy The R&B Extravaganza: A Black Spectrum Theater Fundraiser

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The Black Spectrum Theatre Company in cooperation with the Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center are pleased to present The R&B Extravaganza — a fundraiser for the Black Spectrum Theater Company.

See The Keith Jordan Group By The AirTrain

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with The Keith Jordan Group on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

Enjoy the Jazz Stylings of Libby Richman & Co By The AirTrain.

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with Libby Richman & Co. on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

See Why This Author's Short Stories Go A Long Way On Riveting Intrigue

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Norcross, GA - Last year, author Charles R. Butts, Jr. caught the attention of readers with his first novel, For Only A Season, a treasure of interesting family members, centered around main character Scooter Flood.

Be Truly Moved By This Mother And Son's Musical Collaborations And Inspirations

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Nationwide - One good listen to bass singer supreme Los Angeles native Phillip Brandon’s impressive just-released CD The Story Begins reveals influences from a range of artists stretching from Sammy Davis Jr. and Stevie Wonder to Luther Vandross and Gregory Porter. 

However, the singer who has been the most consistent inspiration for Phillip all along is his mother Brenda Davis: “Ms. B.” to most! The one-time backup vocalist for “Genius of Soul” Ray Charles as a member of his world renowned Raelettes even guests on a jazzy highlight of her son’s debut album. The love and respect flowing freely between them is a revelation to behold.

See How Hair Nation Expo 2017 Brought The Best And Brightest Of The Multi-Billion Dollar Hair Industry To Southeast Queens

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By Kerry Hines, Hair Editor, The Southeast Queens Scoop

Hair Nation Expo 2017 was an amazing success!  The LIVE hair and beauty event of the season!  It was held on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9th, 2017 from 10am to 6pm at Black Spectrum Theatre in Jamaica Queens, New York. 

Hair Nation Expo 2017 message was that of unity across the spectrum of hair with healthy hair being the common focus.  Education was very important at Hair Nation Expo 2017, so there were several workshops on tap that included Edith Younger, long-time hairstylist from A Cut Above in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Edith’s did workshops on Preventing Hair Loss and consults with the hair professionals and the general public.  Financial Expert, Benjjamin K. Zales lead Planning Your Financial Road Map, Kerry Hines, event host, with How to Get Rich in the Hair Business, based on his popular book and The Hair Radio Morning Show. 

Hair Nation Expo 2017 was hosted by the amazing team of Allyson Springett and Kerry Hines and Daliah Ferguson.  It was a knockout performance by all and the response has been simply superb!  Allyson Springett is a star and you’ll be seeing her a lot!!  Daliah Ferguson became the very first recipient of Hair Nation Expo’s Future Leader of Tomorrow Award with her dedication to the hair industry.

Is Reading Or Writing The Remedy To What Ails You? Then Come On Out To J. Expressions Tonight

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J. Expressions Founder Sherese Francis

Today is the final session for the rewarding J. Expressions' Reading (W)Riting Remedy series on October 26th at 6:30pm. It is the Eat a Scroll panel discussion on Art, Writing and Health, featuring Wanda Best, Damali Abrams, Trace DePass and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie.

Is reading and writing your therapy to life's issues?  J. Expressions just may have the remedy for you.

Come on out and Please share.  J. Expressions — is a reading (w)riting remedy series. 

Join Sherese Francis and others creative thinkers for this thought provoking and expressive evening.  For additional information, contact sheresefrancis1@gmail.com.

Let's Explore The Incredible Legacy Of Southeast Queens

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By Kamau Austin

My soul looks back and wonders about the richness of our historic area in Southeast Queens. When I was a boy I lived right across the street from a business pioneer and one of the most successful black entrepreneurial endeavors in Queens' history. It's only fitting that I talk about our area and its distinguished legacy.

I remember the awe and inspiration I got from living across the street from the Wallace & Wallace fuel and oil related companies.  I remember reading how there were two synergistic businesses being run by the family business moguls of the Wallace & Wallace Oil and Fuel companies.

If memory serves me correctly one Wallace & Wallace company was in oil distribution and the other in fuel refinement. To be honest as a teenager I didn't know exactly how they made their money in the oil business but I was proud a Black man could run a community based business with worldwide connections and operations.

Checkout The Night at Studio 54 With Jellybean Benitez “Halloween Costume Party”

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Looking for the ultimate Halloween Costume Party, then head on over to Resorts World Casino New York City for the Night at Studio 54 w/ Jellybean Benitez “Halloween Costume Party”.

Learn About Empowering "Full Ride" The Tom Joyner Scholarship Program

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 Dallas, TX - The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the "Full Ride" scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2018.

"Our full ride scholars are outstanding," said Tom Joyner, chairman of his Foundation and host of the top-ranked nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show. "We’re looking for another amazing young person who already is changing the world – and wants to go to an HBCU where they can pursue their dreams."

Attorney Writes A Story Of Riveting Investigative Suspense Novel - Be Intrigued

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Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Attorney, J.E. Smythe, is laying the foundation for attorneys harboring secret ambitions to become an author with the launch of her fourth novel, Secrets in the Woods - An Emilia Long Mystery.

Secrets in the Woods is a gripping tale about Emilia Long - an Investigative Reporter and her quest to find out the circumstances surrounding her mother's death. Long's quest begins after reading documents left for her by her adopted mother revealing that she was abandoned as an infant at a Brooklyn hospital. The revelation led Emilia on a suspenseful journey to find her birth mother.

She's Gotta Have It Has A Remake - Check It Out On NetFlix!

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By Kamau Austin

She's Gotta Have It

I remember quite vividly being excited reading about Spike Lee's new independent Black Film "She's Gotta Have It" back in 1986.  Also I remember reading about it in one of the large local papers when the New York Times and Daily News were the dominant media in NYC before the Internet. I was frenetic with anticipation!

The film release was a watershed moment for subsequent Black films.  It originally cost less than $185,000 and made over 7 million at the box office.  That was some return in investment even today for a film.

It was unheard of for a Black film back then!  The New York Times displayed the following response to the film's success.  "For an independent, shoestring production, this was remarkable. For an independent shoestring production by a black man about black people, it was astounding."

I couldn't wait to go see this pioneering film by this emerging director Spike Lee.  I rushed out to see the film.  After watching the movie I was happy this independent film was made although I was ambivalent about the timing of the subject matter...

GET On Fire And On Purpose With Terryl Ebony!

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By Terryl Ebony

Seasons of Change: It may not be your season to #WIN but it's never your season to lose, only to learn. #SIPonThat!, #IamAProducer, #FindYourPurpose

Be Confident in God: I'm not phased by the success others may have over me, because I'm confident in the God I serve and what he has in stored for my life. #IamAProducer

Promote Your Book: It is not by chance that you wrote that book. There is so much more for you to do with it. Let me show you what and teach how.
#IamAProducer #BuildingProducers #FindYourPurpose #SipOnThat

Checkout How 8-Year Alayna Khan Presses Mayor De Blasio To Clean Up Baisley Pond Park

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By Dujon Ricks 

De Blasio Talks About The Issues In Jamaica Queens

Eight-year-old Alayna Khan was one of hundreds of people who turned out for a town hall meeting with Mayor De Blasio Monday, and took the opportunity to tell him Baisley Pond Park needs some cleaning up. He responded with a promise of upgrades to the space, while also fielding questions on everything from education to housing and policing during the event.

She’s 8 years old and, at least for a few moments, she stole the spotlight from Mayor De Blasio at his town hall meeting with residents of City Council District 28 at August Martin High School in Jamaica Monday (October 16th, 2017) evening.

Southeast Queens Has More Space For Soul Food with Siblings Best

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A nice new place for comfy soul food is Siblings Best Restaurant, at 187-30 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412.   It is a nice quaint restaurant that sells soul food.  It does breakfast foods all day.

I enjoyed their waffles and turkey bacon.  I've eaten there a couple of times and the food is good and service is very good.  The owners are amiable.

While there are nice soul food spots in Southeast Queens many don't have comfortable seating. However Siblings Best is cozy and not usually crowded for seating yet.