Checkout How This Card Game Teaches Why Black Lives Matter

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Achievements Show
Why Black Lives Matter 

Nationwide -- African American parents who want to teach their children about their heritage can now easily do so thanks to a new Black History card game now available at BlackHistoryCardGame.com. 

The game, designed for children in grades K-8, is a simple, but very effective "Guess Who?" card game that features 28 Black history legends.

Here are the some of the features of the card game:

* Play "Guess Who?" and add interest to Black History Month lessons with these clever 2-sided Knowledge Cards

* Front of each card shows an image of a notable figure in black history along with the printed question "Who Am I?"

* Back of each card lists 3 points about the person and their contributions

* 28 cards include Alex Haley, Alice Walker, Arthur Ashe, Barack Obama, and 24 more

The web site also sells activity books that feature the top 101 achievements made by African Americans! Both products are high quality, affordable educational tools that teach African American children about their history... while allowing them to have fun at the same time.

Checkout This Huge Milestone For The Gourmet Gluten Free Symphony Potato Chip Company

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Tech Dad And His Daughters Chip In
To Build A Food Business

Atlanta, GA  -- Symphony Potato Chips, a Black-owned family business based in Atlanta, GA continues to make major moves in the industry. 

The company owned by a father, Dondre Anderson, and his two daughters Amina and Amari, is already getting daily orders from all over the country. And just recently, they sold their 50,000th bag of chips.

The gluten-free chips, sold in individual quantities as well as wholesale orders, are made with potatoes, cottonseed oil, salt, and a special mix of onions, garlic, parsley and other ingredients to add flavor.

The Anderson family is getting all kinds of national attention for their business success. They will be making an appearance at the upcoming ESSENCE® Path to Power: Entrepreneurship and Business Conference in New Orleans, which will take place as part of the ESSENCE® Music Festival on July 6 and 7th.

Calif. Black-Owned Law Firm Expands Overseas

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Riverside, CA  -- The Law Office of Zulu Ali (www.ZuluAliLaw.com), a Black-owned law firm based in Riverside, California, has announced that it has expanded its practice to include representing defendants, victims, and persons seeking reparations before the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

 

 

Southeast Queens To Jumpstart The Revolutionary Conference Merging Both Faith And Business

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The Groundbreaking Faithpreneur® Weekend 2K18 Details To Be Announced By Renowned Author And Speaker DR. Stacie NC Grant

"For the Lord your God has given you the power to get wealth... – Duet. 8:18"

Queens, NY- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - Join the inauguration of the Faithpreneur® Movement at the elegant Thomasina’s Banquet Hall, 205-35 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11412, on Friday, June 29 at 10am, as Dr. Stacie NC Grant, award winning, international speaker, founder of Destiny Designer’s University®, unveils details of her upcoming Faithpreneur® Weekend 2K18 in Manhattan, scheduled for August 16-18, 2018. From the stories to the systems delivering the solutions, Grant lays out the big ‘why’ faith-based entrepreneurs need this level of training.

“Entrepreneurs, by and large have not yet figured out the value, or roadmap, for operating their businesses in full alignment with their faith. Our event will catalyze that transformation.” says Dr. Grant. A new perspective, infused with timeless principles, this resource-packed, live event will attract Faithprepreneurs® far and wide for the Awards Gala, Conference, and VIP Prayer Breakfast.

What is a Faithpreneur®? An entrepreneur who grows their wealth-generating practices around an affinity to God and faith. They learn the processes and systems to structure for success, while providing top-drawer solutions to their marketplace.

They stand out as change agents, with fidelity to God in organizing, managing and owning a business. The goal of #FaithpreneurWeekend2K18TM is to create sustainable revenue, resources and relationships necessary for long-term sustainability and legacy wealth...

See How Black Colleges And Universities Can Compete To Get $1.5 Million In Funding For A High Tech Rocketry Program

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A Chance For A Historically Black College & University To Rocket STEM Programs

Cincinnati, OH  -- The nonprofit Base 11 has received a $1.5 million gift to improve diversity in the aerospace talent pipeline.

With the money, Base 11 will fund a grant to one Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to develop a hands-on, experiential rocketry program. This new initiative was announced Sunday at the bi-annual gathering of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, known as The Boulé, the oldest predominately African American fraternity in the world.

The commercial space industry is expected to become a $2.7 trillion economic sector in the next 30 years, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Yet the industry faces challenges in recruiting a diverse workforce.

"The African American workforce and entrepreneurial community was largely left behind by the tech boom in Silicon Valley, and we don't want to see the same thing happen with the commercial space industry," said Landon Taylor, Base 11 CEO. "This grant will equip an HBCU with the seed capital and human capital needed to build a robust, long-term student rocketry program that can work in concert with industry to develop in-demand aerospace talent and launch new innovations that will harness space as the new frontier." 

  

Book Armors Black Children to Fight Racism

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 Fulton, MD  -- African American parents looking for a resource to empower their children against the attacks of racism now have a dynamic, new resource to help them following the launch of the new book, Who Are You, Baba?

NYC Ladies Empowerment Summit - Faith, Love and You

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Nationwide  -- On August 4, 2018, Film Producer, Author and Book Publishing Mogul, Tressa Azarel Smallwood is bringing an exciting business expo and networking opportunity to White Plains, New York.

 

 

Cincinnati Music Festival, Fantasia, Jill Scott and More

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 Cincinnati, OH  -- Premier ticket and hotel reseller, QLZ Productions, is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2018 Cincinnati Music Festival.

 

See How This Southeast Queens Natural Food Innovator Is Jarring The Meal Delivery Business

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Who Knew Eating Meals In A
Jar Could Be So Delightful?

"Jars Of Delight," Owner Dianna Rose

By Kamau Austin

Dianna Rose is on a mission.  She is looking to bring nutritious foods to our community in Southeast Queens, and also spread healthier food options throughout the US.

Dianna has entered the increasingly popular food delivery or meal-kit industry which is projected to grow to a few billion in yearly sales just in the US within the next few years.  There are meal kit services like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh being funded on the stock market for hundreds of millions of dollars according to the Washington Post.  Even Amazon is entering the market with its purchase of Whole Foods.

However Ms. Rose, who studied public health in college, has been driven to enter the market more so help her community have an easier way to enjoy healthy foods. Rose, feels "the problem of having healthy and nutritious food in this area has been a problem for a long time."  Therefore, she is determined to make an impact providing healthier food choices even considering exploring the possibilities of subsidies to help market some of her high quality prepared foods.

Being concerned about the quality of food in our community has been a lifelong passion and now business for Ms. Rose.  Dianna is the latest powerful link in a chain of multigenerational entrepreneurs in her family.  She, is the owner of the natural and artisan organic meal prep mail order food business - Jars Of Delight.

Dianna, an assertive entrepreneur, is of Jamaica, West Indies, descent.  She is a mom of two young sons, one of whom one is already a business stand out as a pre-teen. 

Ms. Rose started her food preparation and delivery business about a year ago.  However, it has grown fast enough to provide a full time income for her so she could leave her full time job.  Dianna considers herself blessed to make a real go of her business in such a short period of time.

I asked Dianna what was the secret to her business startup success? You can discover them after the sponsor's message below...

Jazz UP Your Summer And Laugh With Accomplished Musicians Smooth Two And The Hilarious Comedian BIGness!

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Begin Your 4th Of July Weekend on a jazzy note, Saturday June 30th, and laugh while you enjoy soul food.  Be there when “Smooth Two” takes the stage at The Artist Market on Linden, along with the hilarious comedian BIGness!  

You don't want to miss it. Checkout the music of Smooth Two and get more info on this event after the sponsors message below...

Summer Beginner Tennis Program – Baisley Pond Park

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City Parks Foundation tennis pros are here to transfer their love of the game, using fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life. We have classes for all skill levels, and host weekly competitions and special events for intermediate-level players.

1st Annual Women’s Conference: Promoting Sisterhood

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True Zion Gospel Temple with Compassion Outreach Ministries International is pleased to present a 1st Annual Women’s Conference. 

 

 

Ram / Paul Beaubrun / DJ Hard / Hittin Harry

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There is no band like RAM. The Haitian group, which rose to fame in the 1990s, melds elements of vodou culture, roots music, and rock and roll into a sound that’s had a huge impact on the personal and political alike.

 

 

 

 

Track & Field Camp for Kids – Liberty Park

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From sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking our Track & Field free program offers kids a chance to learn the building blocks of the sport in 13 neighborhood parks across the 5 boroughs.

 

EPMD / DJ Sylk

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Long Island’s MC duo, EPMD, were always up front about their intentions. Their name is an acronym for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars.

 

 

The Legendary Ladies of Skyy / Felix Hernandez

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The three Brooklyn-born Dunning sisters, better known by their musical moniker, The Legendary Ladies of SKYY, have been kicking out the soul and disco jams since the 1970s. 

 

 

 

Kranium / Federation Sound / DJ Polish (King Midas)

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New York has long been an epicenter of dancehall, especially for showcasing rising artists. Kranium, a young Queens resident, is one of the most adept dancehall artists currently making waves, and is the force behind the megasmash “Nobody Has to Know.”

 

 

Idlewild Park 2018 Summer Science in the Park Workshops

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Get ready for another summer of exciting, hands-on, Environmental Science Workshops at the Idlewild Park’s Environmental Science Learning Center.

Books Help Black-Owned Barbershops and Salons

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Louisville, KY ( -- Alan D. Benson, president of MHB Publishing and community advocate, has released two books that will position and strengthen barbershop and beauty shop operations.

 

 

Ohio Black Couple, Successful Food Truck - "Shrimp Lips"

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Columbus, OH  -- Doe and Johnny Carter are the founders of one of the most popular and critically acclaimed food trucks in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Shrimp Lips is not only delicious; Its made with the freshest ingredients that the Midwest can offer. Their super fresh seafood is ordered two to three times weekly, and shipped in directly from the Gulf of Mexico.

Party Outside Where Reggae Meets R&B "Groovin In The Park!"

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Enjoy The Festival Celebrating Both Caribbean And Black American Music

Groovin’ In The Park is North America’s largest annual Reggae and R&B concert. It is a family friendly entertainment event which provides an eclectic array of popular music catering to a very diverse audience from the USA and the Caribbean.

Featuring:
Busy Signal
Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds
Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley
JC Lodge
Pam Hall
Marcia Aitken
Capleton
Busy Signal
Romain Virgo

See "The Groovin In The Park" Promotional Video