Photo Contest Celebrates Black Moms

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MUSIC LEGEND MELVIN WILLIAMS LAUNCHES PHOTO CONTEST TO CELEBRATE BLACK MOMS

Nationwide -- Music legend Melvin Williams and his entertainment company MWE have launched an open submission for photo images for a video tribute to celebrate Mother’s Day and his song titled "My Home Is Momma's Home." (Listen to the song)

Melvin Williams is an American traditional gospel roots singer, songwriter and producer who started his solo music career in 1988. His most recent accomplishment was an EMMY nomination for his TV special Melvin Williams: Down Home Gospel that aired in over 200 PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) markets nationwide.

First Ever Black College Subscription Box Celebrates HBCU Experience

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CELEBRATE THE HBCU EXPERIENCE WITH FIRST EVER BLACK COLLEGE SUBSCRIPTION BOX

Aventura, FL Paying homage to the HBCU experience, Freshman Fun Box celebrates one year by adding the HBCU box to its roster. Capitalizing on their slogan "a hello from home," the box is filled with different name brand and niche products parents know, love and trust to create an experience where everyone is worry free.

"We've had great success this past year, and I wanted to add an HBCU box in recognition of the importance of these institutions... our institutions," says Peachi Williams, owner. "The design of the box is unique in that the name of every single HBCU is listed. Everyone is included. For me, it's a symbol of us unifying as one. While this box will have some standard items, we want to focus on products that cater to students of color. We have included products from black businesses in our previous boxes, but the goal is to really support our excellence in a major way."

Carribbean Therapist, New How-To Guide About Motherhood

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CARIBBEAN ENTREPRENEUR AND BEHAVIOR THERAPIST RELEASES POWERFUL NEW HOW-TO GUIDE ABOUT MOTHERHOOD

Tampa, FL (BlackNews.com) -- New mother Jaielean Jagrup (pronounced JILLIAN JAH-GROUP) from St. Croix, U.S.V.I has created a how-to guide for working mothers and parents overwhelmed by the demands of caring for a newborn. Jagrup, new business owner based in Tampa, Florida, has authored Tiny Little Fingerprints on Everything: A Guide to Winging It, which provides a heartfelt synopsis on parenting, early learning, and finding balance - in a way that works for the reader. With the additional time parents can garner from utilizing the listed tips, Jagrup aims to assist them in pushing them to complete goals fueled by their creativity and passion.

Written with a quick wit and filled with musings on experiences like breastfeeding and cultivating a support system, Tiny Little Fingerprints is the perfect handbook that offers simple, practical advice for all parents on finding your own path to child rearing. Written in an authentic voice, Jagrup lures readers in with her real-word recommendations for handling the ups and downs of being a new mother. To assist in the process, Jaielean also created a learning tool to pair with the book for optimum early learning advancements. Flash Cards for the Island Baby offers learning fun based on cultural and environmental objects.


"Many sayings confirm that the greatest ideas are trapped in the minds of people without the means or motivation to fulfill them. With my business and inspirational tools, I plan to bridge this gap by searching high and low for the available funding, spending my time motivating, encouraging and creating tools to make those goals attainable." Jaielean debuted her book first due to the overflow of comments and advice given when posting videos of the learning progress of her genius toddler Mei. She knew her teaching and motivational style needed to be shared on a larger scale.

Black Org Raises $65K For NYC Students

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SBI'S 5TH ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA RAISES OVER $65K TO SERVE THE STUDENTS OF A. PHILIP RANDOLPH H.S. IN NYC PARTICIPATING IN THE COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY INSTITUTE

Harlem, NYC --  Sound Business, Inc. (SBI) hosted its 5th annual Benefit Gala on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at the Harlem Stage Gate House in NYC to celebrate their valued alumni and their growing community of supporters. The evening included a special guest performance by Trumpeter Brandon Woody a talented young musician on the rise.

The keynote speaker & SBI Spotlight Award recipient was Derrick Adams. Derrick is an American visual and performance artist and curator, frequently referencing patterns, images, and themes of Black culture in America who was recently featured in The New York Magazine.

SBI also honored with the SBI Founders Award Aquenette Purnell-Hurd a retired educator for the NYC Department of Education with over 28 years of service to A. Philip Randolph Campus H. S., Nicole Charisse McShall a graduate and now one of the Assistant Principal at A. Philip Randolph H.S., and Larry Scott Blackmon the VP, community and government affairs at FreshDirect. Past honorees include Academy Award winning Director Spike Lee, Olympic Track and Field Champion and SBI alumna Natasha Hastings, and Broadway choreographer George Faison.

Ohio's Newest Black-Owned Hair and Beauty Supply Store

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INTRODUCING A NEW BLACK-OWNED HAIR AND BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

Columbus, OH Regal Beauty is Central Ohio's newest Black-owned hair and beauty supply store. Located at 973 E Main Street in Columbus, the store opened on February 4, 2019 by sisters Dasha Tate and Deanna Jones who left their jobs to start the business.

They wanted to go back to the neighborhood they once lived in to fight gentrification, and provide access to hair & beauty supplies. They pride themselves on providing a platform for items that varied from the normal options. Regal Beauty not only provides vegan and organic options for hair and body but provides a place for local and Black-owned companies to thrive!

Black Exec Joins Multi-Billion Dollar Essential Oil Company

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MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR ESSENTIAL OIL COMPANY APPOINTS AFRICAN AMERICAN EXECUTIVE TO LEAD DIGITAL AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

 

Nationwide -- Young Living Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils, announced the promotion of Irvin Bishop Jr. as Executive Vice President, Digital and Strategic Planning. In his new role, Irvin will lead Young Living's efforts to update its global digital footprint and facilitate management and strategic alignment company wide.

"Irvin is a proven leader in our company. His leadership was instrumental in ensuring a smooth shopping experience during last year's Black Friday record-breaking traffic," said Jared Turner, Young Living President and Chief Operating Officer. "Irvin has played an integral role in designing a seamless online enrollment experience and implementing innovative new-member enhancements."

Fertility Expo to Address Black Women's Top Health Issues

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BIGGEST FERTILITY EXPO OF THE YEAR WILL ADDRESS BLACK WOMEN'S TOP HEALTH ISSUES

Miami, FL -- Did you know that anywhere between 20 to 70% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they turn 50. Although these benign tumors found within or on the uterus, can affect all women, Black women are about 3 times more likely than white women to develop fibroids, and they tend to develop them at a younger age than other women. They can grow as large as melons. Symptoms include excessive menstrual bleeding, painful cramping, and pelvis, lower back pain and infertility.

According to Lauren Wise, professor of epidemiology at Boston University, "Approximately 30 percent of reproductive-aged women are diagnosed with fibroids." Yet studies reveal that while “approximately 70 percent of white women will have uterine fibroids by age 50," that number is greater than 80 percent for African-American women. In addition to this, black women are "more likely to report severe or very severe symptoms," Wise pointed out.

Book Reveals Deep-Rooted African History in the U.S.

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NEW BOOK, "SURVIVAL OF THE FIST," REVEALS DEEP-ROOTED HISTORY OF AFRICAN CULTURE IN THE U.S.

Nationwide --  Survival of the Fist: The Book of Revelations by Chief Zulu is a captivating, no-holds-barred look into the deep-rooted history of African culture within the United States. The book is a turbulent and unforgettable ride through history with 'hidden in plain sight' knowledge that every man, woman and child should be made aware of. Just how far down would you say the rabbit-hole goes?

Survival of the Fist contains African and Moorish American history that has never been taught within United States schools and worldwide. This book contains some parts of black history that have been deemed too controversial by America and mainstream media, with sensitive subject matter that effects black people in present day, such as psychological warfare, white supremacy, political injustice, and commerce slavery.

Black Author, New Book on Forgiveness

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 NATIONAL AUTHOR PENS FOURTH BOOK OF AWAKENING METHODS OF FORGIVENESS

Chicago, IL -- Stephanie Wilson-Coleman, PhD, didn't always depict the picture of coolness and calm that she exudes on the cover of her newest book, Creating A Masterpiece from a Master Mess. Host of Chicago's CANTV19 "A Sip of Inspiration", and co-host of the popular weekly radio show, "Divinely Powered" (WCPT820 AM), Dr. Wilson-Coleman's fourth book is now available and will surround de-mystifying the importance of forgiveness and a definite route to making it the final message one will need to achieve peace and tranquility in their lives.

Her life has been one of rape at an early age, becoming a teenage mother at age 14 and homelessness, her story is not just of overcoming, but one of a burning desire to assist others in fixing their "messes" and helping them to re-create themselves as a MASTERPIECE.

New President, California Black Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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CALIFORNIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES NEW INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO

Sacramento, CA -- It is with great pleasure that the duly elected Board of Directors of The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) announces the election of Edwin A. Lombard III as its Interim President & CEO. Mr. Lombard will assume the position as the successor of CBCC's Founding President & CEO Aubry Stone, may he rest in Peace. It was Mr. Stone's wish that Mr. Lombard serves as his immediate successor with Board approval.

The Board of Directors has worked diligently since Mr. Stone's passing to put the Chamber affairs in order and fill board vacancies pursuant to the CBCC's By-Laws and the California Corporation Code. The Chamber's Board of

Directors is led by Former California Public Utilities Commission Timothy Alan Simon as Chairman and includes Patricia Watts as Vice Chairman, Sharon Evans as Secretary and Charles Daniels as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.

Bernard Johnson serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and James McGhee serves as Chair of the CBCC Advisory Committee. Together, with Interim President Lombard's leadership, the CBCC Board of Directors looks forward to guiding the Chamber's future toward becoming the leading platform for the economic empowerment of African Americans businesses in California.

Black-Owned St James Infirmary Celebrates 20 Years

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ST. JAMES INFIRMARY TO CELEBRATE 20TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA ON JUNE 2ND

Nationwide -- St. James Infirmary has provided a truly outstanding level of service in their fight to improve public health by ensuring that the sex workers in San Francisco have a safe and reliable environment to receive complementary and high quality healthcare in their peer-based community health clinic.

To celebrate this momentous milestone and the countless lives that have been saved and will continue with your help, St. James Infirmary invites you to come and join us this 2nd of June for their annual gala at Terra Gallery, 6pm to 11pm, but this time they're pulling out all the stops to ensure that the 20th Anniversary Gala is the place to be as the hottest party throughout the entire city of San Francisco!

Black Celebrity Interior Designer Launches Learning Platform

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RENOWNED DESIGNER, TV PERSONALITY AND AUTHOR NIKKI CHU JOINS SERENA WILLIAMS, SHONDA RHIMES, SPIKE LEE, ANNIE LEIBOVITZ AND OTHERS TO OFFER ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS TO STUDENTS

Nationwide --  Celebrities including Nikki Chu, Serena Williams, Shonda Rhimes, Spike Lee, Annie Leibovitz and others are helping students fuel their passion through online learning platforms.

Renowned designer, television star and author Nikki Chu create interior design course curriculum for Design Mecca, an online accredited learning center that teaches interior designers how to run a successful business.

The course is instructed by Chu and Monica Wilcox, both professional designers who are experts in the field of interior design.