Atlanta to Host Popular Black Dance Competition

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SHAMIAR SPANN AND THE DANCE TALK NETWORK TO PRESENT "A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS" CHARITY DANCE COMPETITION

Atlanta, GA -- On July 28, Shamiar Spann, Founder of the Dance Talk Network, will present the annual "A Night Under The Stars" charity dance competition. Taking place at The Plaza Theater, located at 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, the competition will feature some of Atlanta's top influencers.

Partial proceeds from the competition will be presented to "The Literacy For Youth Foundation."  In addition to the philanthropic opportunity, A Night Under The Stars will showcase the artistic talents of the influencers while offering spectators a fun and unique form of entertainment.

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Best of Both Curls, Natural Hair Event in Orlando

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BEST OF BOTH CURLS EVENT TO ADDRESS COMMON STEREOTYPES AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT NATURAL HAIR

Attendees from previous events

The event, to be held in Orlando, Florida, will feature a natural hair show, a skate party, and an opportunity to connect with vendors who sell Black-owned natural hair care products.

Nationwide -- My Fluffy Puffs and For Wavers Only will kick off the fall season with their seminal event, The Best of Both Curls 2.0, in Orlando, Florida, October 11 and October 13, 2019.

The festivities launch with a Wavy Skate Party for teens and adults on, October 11, 6pm to 9pm, at Astro Skate Rink, 866 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando, FL 32822. On October 13, from 1pm to 5pm, the dynamic weekend concludes with an exclusive pop-up shop at the Hub925, 7594 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, Florida 32819.

Naturals, wavers, vendors and small businesses will enjoy empowering moments of fellowship and networking. Along with direct access to a thriving community, attendees will witness product demonstrations and innovative techniques.

The goal of the event is to establish a positive movement for young Black women and men united by hair culture, regardless of their respective self-care practices.  Best of Both Curls was created by Steve, owner of For Wavers Only Apparel, a sportswear line that represents natural hair culture, and Alyssa, owner of My Fluffy Puffs, a hair and skin care brand for minorities.

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NYC Photographer's Book Shows Black People's Beauty

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NEW YORK POET/PHOTOGRAPHER, JAMES D. SEWELL, RELEASES CONTROVERSIAL NEW BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND POETRY

James D. Sewell, photographer and author of Images of the Love Supreme: A Journey into Higher Self

"Dr. King dishonored on his grave (page 59)... the incomparable beauty of Black Women... stop and frisk... a photographic and poetic tribute to Miles Davis and Malcolm X... are just a few of the things I wrote about."

New York, NY -- "Every journey begins with the first step. The first step of this journey is a re-introduction to 'The Spiritual Truths' that define our 'Real Humanity'", writes N.Y. poet/photographer James D. Sewell, in the introduction of his newly published book of award winning photography and poetry, entitled, Images of the Love Supreme: A Journey into Higher Self. ("Preview The Journey-YouTube")

Mr. Sewell is a professional photographer/writer, from New York City, whose photographic and poetic essays record the beauty and grace, history and culture of African-American people. His business card reads, "Photographer of the Classic Nude."

"I have traveled all over America in search of genuine stories by and about genuine people," Mr. Sewell said in a recent interview, "...in my travels I have seen the best we can be and the worst... in my poetry and photography, I have presented both."

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Hearing Aids Match Skin Tones of Black People

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UNIQUE HEARING AIDS MATCH THE SKIN TONES OF BLACK PEOPLE -- MAKING THEM LESS NOTICEABLE!

Nationwide Hearing industry analysts claim that there are 34 million Americans who need hearing aids but don't wear them. Why not?

One of the biggest reasons is stigma. There is a wide-spread perception that if you wear hearing aids you are old, infirm and senile.

For African Americans the impact is enormous. Why?

Because the shiny white transmission tubes of modern hearing aids create the greatest visual contrast for people with darker skin. The most practical way to minimize that blatant display of color contrast is with a product called VANISH(TM).

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Conference For Women Physicians of Color to Be Held in Texas

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WOMEN PHYSICIANS OF COLOR REDEFINE SUCCESS TO FIND RESILIENCE, COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE TRANSFORMATION

Nationwide -- Women of color in leadership roles sometimes face a very unique challenge because often, they have inherited their definition of success from a variety of sources. They can achieve great things, and sometimes realize that success is not what they expected, they've not achieved what they truly want out of life, or still feel unfulfilled despite their achievements.

They often have very few, if any, role models who can serve as mentors to help them navigate the pathway to true fulfillment. The same is true for many women physicians of color.

Elan Women Enterprise (EWE) was founded by Yashika Dooley, MD, an Ob-gyn and urogynecologist, and Marsha Caton, PhD, a biomedical and clinical research scientist, with the vision of providing a platform through which women of color are empowered to be well, and thereby own their success, and fulfill their purpose.

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Black Nonprofit Presents Day of Service in NYC

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 THE MAROON SOCIETY PRESENTS 'DAY OF SERVICE' COMMENCING JULY 27

New York, NY -- The Maroon Society (TMS), a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization committed to supporting institutions who primarily serve underutilized and underrepresented communities and people, will be hosting a 'Day of Service' on Saturday, July 27 in New York City.

The day will kick off with The Inaugural Maroon Society Achieve Brunch at Monarch Rooftop and Lounge (71 W 35th Street) between 12pm-3pm EST, also hosted by co-founder Kian Brown (@kianbrown) and actress Paulina Singer (@zuzusilk).

The brunch will be joined by a select group of 2019 honorees, which include:

* Muhammed Wilkerson, professional athlete and philanthropist
* Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson, actor and advocate
* Robert Ri'chard, Emmy award-winning actor, health and wellness advocate
* Dalia Davies Flanagan, founder of WELM Media and host of Melanated Mom Talk podcast
* Walla Elsheikh, co-founder and CEO of Birthright Africa
* Sydney Ireland, first female Eagle Scout aspirant

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Ohio University Selects Black Artist as Visiting Scholar

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FROM DAKAR TO CINCINNATI, ANGELA FRANKLIN SELECTED AS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE FOR THE STAINED GLASS INITIATIVE AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY, CINCINNATI, OHIO - EXPLORING RACIAL HEALING AND RACIAL JUSTICE

Nationwide --  Artist, Angela Franklin has been selected as the Visiting Artist/Scholar for the Stained Glass Initiative (SGI) at Xavier University (XU), Cincinnati, Ohio. Franklin is noted for her textile/mixed media works that explore and give testimony to people of The Diaspora and their shared experiences in relation to other cultures.

With the Stained Glass Initiative, Xavier University is stepping forward to recognize and explore their history stained by slavery, with a commitment to institutionalize racial repair and reconciliation. As stained glass brings together different pieces to create a whole and symbolizes transformation, spirituality and sacred history it is an appropriate title for this initiative committed to exploring racial healing and racial justice.

The Stained Glass Initiative is the brainchild of Dr Kyra Shahid, Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Xavier University.

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Checkout Why Don Cheadle Is Hosting This Empowering Jazz Concert Celebrating South African Women

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THE NONSEMBLE PRESENTS [UP]RISING: AN AFRO-FUTURE HER-STORY

 

Los Angeles, CA --  On Sunday, August 11, 2019, Academy Award-winning actor Don Cheadle will take a step away from his prolific role as an actor and activist to host [UP]Rising: An Afro-Future Her-Story, an incredible night of international jazz at the Ford Theatres in Hollywood. Two of South Africa's top women in jazz, Siya Makuzeni, a world-renowned trombonist and vocalist and Thandi Ntuli, a multi-talented keyboardist and singer-songwriter, will perform in commemoration of South Africa's National Women's Day.

These powerful, creative women will be flanked on the Ford stage with some of Los Angeles' own creative treasures, including Georgia Anne Muldrow, who will perform music from an ongoing underground project with Thandi and The Katalyst Collective, a local ensemble comprised of nine of the most talented and fast-rising jazz musicians in Los Angeles.


"South Africa's National Women's Day seems a perfect opportunity to cheer... for freedom, for the motherland, for mothers, sisters, daughters and for all women," said event host Don Cheadle.

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Social Justice Activist Rev. Mark Thompson Produces New Empowering Daily Show and Podcast

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SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST AND VETERAN RADIO HOST MARK THOMPSON LAUNCHES NEW DAILY SHOW AND PODCAST WITH DNR STUDIOS AND DCP ENTERTAINMENT

New York, NY -- Social justice activist and former SiriusXM Radio host, Rev. Mark Thompson, today launched his new daily show and podcast, Make It Plain, in partnership with DNR Studios and DCP Entertainment. Rev. Thompson, who has spent nearly three decades on radio and as a TV commentator, says his new partnership with DNR and DCP is his own "declaration of independence."

"I was a free-agent and my friends at DNR and DCP called me and said to come on over to be free to do the show I need to do," says Rev. Thompson. He adds, "As election 2020 approaches, I want to make sure MIP remains the resource for listeners and voters it has always been."

Most of the 2020 Democratic candidates for President have already appeared on MIP to get their message out to Americans, including a new interview with Mayor Pete Buttigieg where he discusses the police shooting investigation in his city of South Bend, Indiana; his Frederick Douglass and Walker-Lewis Plans; being called the 'gay Obama'; and how "Black women are bearing the burden of the inequities in our justice system."

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