National Council of Negro Women Appoints New President

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DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE SELECTED AS BOARD CHAIR AND SEVENTH PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN

(l to r) Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole taking her oath of as the new Board Chair and seventh president of NCNW with Ingrid Saunders Jones, immediate past chair, holding the Bible; and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman, a senior advisor to NCNW, administering the oath of office.
Photo credit: Summerland

Washington, DC -- The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) selected Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole as its chair and seventh president during the closing session of their 58th Biennial National Convention in Washington, D.C. Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones, who served as NCNW's chair for more than six years, will continue to serve the organization as the immediate past chair.

"At this moment when I have the exceptional honor of beginning my service as the chair of our beloved National Council of Negro Women, I am thinking of a proverb from the Swahili Coast of that great continent that is the cradle of humanity: Africa," said Dr. Cole during her acceptance remarks.

"It says, it does no harm to be grateful. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for this honor to serve as the seventh president of this organization that has been a voice of and for Black women since it was founded in 1935 by the amazing and grace-filled Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and lead so brilliantly and soulfully for more than 50 years by the unconquerable Dr. Dorothy Height."

"Buyer Beware" Professor Charles Singleton Suggests Strategies To Survive Looming Recession

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The Crash of the US Economy is Coming, "Let the Buyer Beware," Caveat Emptor

Yes, emphatically speaking, the next financial crash of our United States of America (USA) economy is coming sooner than you think.  One would ask, “How does this opposite the editorial (op-ed) page writer think?”

Observably, this is how he thinks: Looking back over the last 11 years, our USA economy is still recovering from its "Great Recession of 2007- 2009."  Which simply means, the stock market observable failures (pseudo or artificial values in the equities and other financial sectors; suppressed income and wages, overvalued real estate, and accumulative generational debt), are still with us in my opinion.  In my view from the helm, the USA economy is also sailing rapidly toward overcrowded metropolitan traffic; congested gridlock with failing and outdated infrastructure, and increased taxation.  

Now, are you ready for this Opinion Ed writer's observations and predictions for the USA economy?  Simply stated, our present economic recovery is merely temporary at best, if we are not more careful.  Because, we have gone to an 8th deadly sin: impulsivity, along with instant gratification, which means excessively buying those things we really want; instead of what we really need.  For many of us, we truly believe, the seven deadly sins are as follows: envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.  However, this writer feels and strongly believes impulsiveness will eventually crash the stock market and this semi-fragile economy.  Moreover, our rising national debt, according to various news sources, the USA increasing federal deficit of $779 billion is ever so threatening!

Truly, today's technology is a "blessing and a curse," when it comes to shopping online, rapid delivery services and "quick buying habits." Seriously, this type of human behavior festers septically our innate ability to persevere; instead, we consume more than we can ever pay for or charge on credit cards and other lines of credit.  In addition, we have completely saturated another generation with a cycle of student loan debt, rapidly increasing rents, ballooning mortgage and car payments, over-priced goods and services, and increasing medical bills for the young, the elderly and the dying.

New Media Platform For Black People to Connect

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BLAQSBI.COM IS AN EXCITING NEW MEDIA PLATFORM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR BLACK PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER

Charlotte, NC -- Don't wait until the next unarmed Black man is killed by racist cops or the next racially insensitive advertisement from corporations to start talking about having our own. Introducing Blaqsbi.com, a brand new profit-sharing media platform dedicated to Black excellence worldwide. It was founded in 2018 with a strong belief that giving back to the community is the sure path towards unity and economic freedom.

On Blaqsbi.com, users will find:

* Challenges section that teaches about black history, excellence and pride
* Businesses section that lists small businesses all around the world
* Exchange section to buy and sell products and services
* Talents section that list great talents for your next project
* Events section that lists events that raise awareness in our communities
* Places Friendly to People of Color section that lists businesses and areas that treat back people equally
* Polls section that asks the hard questions about our community

Top 10 Web Sites With Jobs For African Americans

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TOP 10 DIVERSITY RECRUITING WEB SITES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS (AND OTHER MINORITY JOB SEEKERS!)

Nationwide  There are many online tools that help African Americans, Latinos, and Asians find competitive jobs. These same online tools also help employers that want to show these ethnic groups that they are dedicated and committed to diversity hiring. The question, though, is: Which ones are the best ones to use?

Checkout This Award-Winning Black Filmmaker and Celebrity Master Barber

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MEET LEWIS T. POWELL, AN AWARD-WINNING ACTOR/DIRECTOR AND CELEBRITY MASTER BARBER

Nationwide  Lewis T. Powell is a celebrated celebrity master barber, award-winning actor, director, producer, and screen writer. Marking his 15th year in Hollywood Lewis, originally a native of Washington, DC and a Master Barber by family trade, his father a barber of 47 years, along with 17 barbers in his extended family, started off as a sweeper at his family's barbershop at age 5.

Doubling throughout the years as a Master Barber, filmmaker, musician and actor with coast to coast experience from Washington, DC to South Los Angeles, Lewis is blazing a trail for himself as one of the most multi-faceted people in the entertainment business.

Black Entrepreneur Dedicated to Helping People Achieve Success

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR, FOUNDER OF INFLOWNOMICS & INFLOW IQ, IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE SUCCESS

Raleigh, NC -- Stephen Lee, founder of Inflownomics & Inflow IQ, asks questions and gives new details. His company's mission is to help individuals quickly and accurately get access to powerful trustworthy information. Through years of experience, hard work, research and development, their team knows that each person has very serious and unique situations. Inflow IQ: what you have coming in, what's flowing, and then how well you are using your knowledge. (Educated team of professionals specializing in resource 411 and information systems.)

Inflownomics: what you have coming in, what's flowing, now what's your next move?? (Personal, local, regional, state, national & international live talk platform. (Dedicated, experienced, educated professionals lead the forum. Their team has a huge flexible capacity to adjust while helping individuals see, achieve & strongly maintain growth. The goal is to look at the issues from a real-life perspective. Their motto is that: "All of us need to look at the deep pain and road blocks that we have faced."

Get ready to energize a new unknown & unseen super premium digital customized & specialized success engine. Link your family strengths into structure. Equalize fully as you grow & understand your life. Keep an open mind, start a kingdom building journey.

DC to Host First Ever Black Tech Matter Awards

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FIRST EVER BLACK TECH MATTERS AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE AFRICAN AMERICAN TECH ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS

Washington, DC --  In its first year, the inaugural Black Tech Matters Influencer Awards Show took over SXSW in Austin, TX and is prepared to do the same on Tuesday November 27, 2018 in the heart of the nation's capital. There are six awards in total, 5 honorees and one Lifetime Award recipient, recognizing this year's top influencers for their significant contributions to changing the global landscape for inclusion in STEM innovation.

Up to 100 guests are expected to attend the red-carpet ceremony, to be hosted at Ben's Next Door, the upscale sister restaurant to Washington, DC's iconic Ben's Chili Bowl. The event program includes a networking reception, an awards show, important announcements, and a keynote speech delivered by Thierry Lindor, Founder of Influence Orbis. Presented by WealthyLife CEO Angel Rich, guests will be treated to live performances, honorary recognitions, and great food. Tickets are now available for $25 at https://blacktechmattersawards.splashthat.com.

Angel Rich, named "the next Steve Jobs" by Forbes, says that "nothing in history is remembered until it's written and celebrated."

Helping Black Women Fight Endometriosis

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MEET THE CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH WHO IS HELPING BLACK WOMEN FIGHT ENDOMETRIOSIS

Nationwide -- Certified Holistic Health Coach and Aromatherapy expert, Renee Hughes specializes in educating and coaching women with endometriosis, fibroids and other chronic conditions. She guides them to holistic approaches to find understanding of their condition and to support relief of some common symptoms such as lack of sleep, chronic discomfort, depression, anxiety and imbalanced hormones.

Endometriosis is one of many silent and chronic illnesses often misdiagnosed. Gynecologists around the globe are telling black women that their cyclical pain, heavy bleeding, bloated bellies, and extreme nausea are "normal".

Cece Winans Supports Black-Owned Jewelry Brand

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST, CECE WINANS, WEARS SHANNON SAINT CLAIR JEWELRY AT THE NORTH BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INC. EMERALD LUNCHEON

Davie, FL --  On November 3rd, the Best-Selling Female Gospel Artist of All Time, Mrs. CeCe Winans was the Keynote Speaker at the Emerald Luncheon of the North Broward County Chapter of The Links, Inc. at the Signature Grand. The Gospel Superstar wore 2 Affirmation Bracelets handcrafted by Celebrity Jewelry Designer, Shannon Saint Clair (ShannonSaintClair.com).

Minister Winans relayed a brilliant message on the 6 Keys to Happiness:

#1. Smiling more elevates your mood & blesses other people's hearts. You never know what someone is going through and how your smile can change their day.

#2. Relinquishing control to reduce stress levels.

#3. Keeping on the move to stop allowing the past to dictate your future.

African Diaspora Int'l Film Festival to Celebrate 26th Anniversary

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THE AFRICAN DIASPORA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE ITS 26TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 61 FILMS FROM 40 COUNTRIES

New York, NY -- The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) celebrates its 26th anniversary, November 23rd to December 9th, 2018, with a total of 61 films from 40 countries including 27 World, US and NY Premieres. Screenings will be held in five venues in Manhattan:

• Teachers College,
• Columbia University
• Cinema Village
• Riverside Church
• The Dwyer Cultural Center and
• MIST Harlem

Some titles come directly from important national and international film festivals such as Sundance, the Tribeca Film Festival, the Pan African Film Festival, FESPACO and Berlinale. Some of the films celebrate the contribution of men and women who have resisted and succeeded in affecting major changes in society. Films featuring Miriam Makeba, Sandra Bland, C.L.R. James, Errol Barrow, and Nobel Prize winners Dr. Denis Mukwege, Kofi Annan and Toni Morrison are part of the ADIFF 2018 line-up.

Checkout The African Diaspora International Film Festival Trailer

NYADIFF 2018 Promo from ArtMattan Productions on Vimeo.

Black Scholar and Journalist Selected as Emerging Voices Fellow for 2018-2019

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DEMOS RELAUNCHES EMERGING VOICES FELLOWSHIP WITH SCHOLAR, JOURNALIST CALEB GAYLE

New York, NY  Demos, a progressive public policy organization, announced today that it has selected scholar and journalist Caleb J. Gayle as its Emerging Voices Fellow for 2018-2019. Mr. Gayle will write commentaries and investigative articles on efforts to restrict the voting rights of people of color in states across the country.

Mr. Gayle will deliver fresh evidence and perspectives on the disenfranchising and intimidation of voters, while raising awareness of the deplorable tactics that marginalize the votes of African Americans, Latinos and other people of color. Mr. Gayle's articles and essays have appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, New Republic, The Guardian, Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, The Three Penny Review, The Hill, The Daily Beast, and others.

"Restrictive voting tactics and laws are an incursion of the basic tenets of a democracy," said Mr. Gayle, noting that his grandparents, who came to the United States from Jamaica, always looked forward to voting. "It's been an ingrained component of what I conceive of as a well- functioning democracy, and any incursion on voting, for any person, means that our democracy is getting weaker. That's troubling. And, it should be troubling to everyone."

Discover How The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is a Supplier for the NFL, MLB and NASCAR

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THE ONLY BLACK WOMAN-OWNED BEEF JERKY MANUFACTURER IN THE COUNTRY IS NOW A SUPPLIER FOR NFL AND MLB TRAINING CAMPS

Jachin, AL -- Marjorie's Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the Black woman-owned company also received a major order to supply products to NFL training camps. The brand, launched by African American entrepreneur Michelle Timberlake, has over 250 VIP celebrities as customers.

Checkout How These Seasoned Investors Created The First Black-Owned Day Trading Company Of Its Kind

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THE FIRST BLACK-OWNED DAY TRADING COMPANY OF ITS KIND IS TEACHING COURSES ON HOW TO PROFIT FROM THE STOCK MARKET!

Nationwide -- Entrepreneurs and investment pros Latoya and Ernest created "The Profit Room" based on their individual success as investors and traders. They are well known for their transparency in showing profits and losses from their Live Day Trading Rooms. 

They both have a unique ability to teach and mentor in a simple way where anyone can learn.

Ernest and Latoya trade stocks, options, Forex and futures and they have designed mentorship programs to teach others how to create income and generational wealth. Their goal is to help others to at least make an additional $100-$200 a day trading live with them, and they already have four full time minority traders trading and moderating daily in the futures and Forex room.

Customers Love This Black-Owned Herbal Product That Defeats Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Inbox

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CUSTOMERS ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BLACK-OWNED HERBAL PRODUCT THAT DEFEATS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)

Nationwide  The creators of Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), recently sent a survey out to their customers who purchased their products within the last two weeks.

JR Scroggins, the African American entrepreneur who founded the company, Live Natural, which markets and sells Alpha RX Plus, likes to make an effort to test the results their customers are experiencing with the product. He comments, "We send out surveys every six months to ask customers how they feel about our products and services, and we use their feedback on our websites so that potential customers can see how they product can help them too."

Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS VETERANS BRAINTRUST CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Nationwide  The Veterans Braintrust for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) celebrated it's 30th anniversary forum which focused on the dual themes of 'Lessons Learned,' and 'Moving Forward.'

Convened by Congressional representatives Sanford Bishop, Jr, (D-GA), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Anthony Brown (D-MD) and advocates from over three decades, the Braintrust is at the forefront of policy in the House of Representatives, and works together with veteran's advocates to present a strong voice for our deserving veterans of African descent.

As a 'voice' for the voiceless and invisible, with over three decades totaling more than 400 testimonies and compelling stories, the 30th anniversary held a very special meaning in terms of lessons learned, life experiences and promoting the role and significance of the Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust (CBCVB).

Nov 19th is Buy From a Black Woman Awareness Day

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SUPPORT BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN AWARENESS DAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH

Atlanta, GA  Buy From A Black Woman, Inc. (BFABW) has announced November 2018 as Buy From A Black Woman Awareness Month, celebrating and supporting black women business owners as a thriving, driving economic and social force.

BFABW launched Awareness Month with an Instagram Live broadcast and the release of a calendar of daily tips, reflections and action items for black women entrepreneurs and those who support them, inviting the public to join along on social media using the #BuyFromABlackWoman hashtag.

The AirTrain Jazz Festival w/ The Dale Toliver Band

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with The Dale Toliver Band 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.

 

 

The AirTrain Jazz Festival w/ Kells Nollenberger

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with Kells Nollenberger 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.

 

CeCe Peniston

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 Cecilia Veronica “CeCe” Peniston is an American recording artist and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she scored five number one hits on the U.S.

 

 

 

Black Film, "Nothing Like Thanksgiving," to Premiere on Urban Movie Channel (UMC)

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UMC - URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL TO PREMIERE NEW FAMILY DRAMEDY FILM, "NOTHING LIKE THANKSGIVING"

 Silver Spring, MD -- A heartwarming new release just in time for the upcoming holiday, UMC - Urban Movie Channel, the go-to streaming service for the best in Black film and television, is excited to present the exclusive premiere of NOTHING LIKE THANKSGIVING on Thursday, November 22, 2018. A new family dramedy from director Mark Harris (Black Coffee, No Regrets), the film stars William L. Johnson (Blue Hill Avenue), Tiffany Addison (Chicago Med), Darrin Henson (Stomp the Yard), Dawn Halfkenny (Saints and Sinners) and Richard Gallion (The Ideal Husband). Addison also serves as the writer and producer of the project.