Black Filmmakers Academy Celebrates 2nd Annual Summit

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BLACK FILMMAKERS ACADEMY (BFA) CELEBRATES ITS SECOND ANNUAL BLACK FILMMAKERS SUMMIT

BFA Assembles Top Filmmaking Executives and Creatives for Online Conference

Columbia, MD -- Black Filmmakers Academy has announced the launch of its second annual Black Filmmakers Summit. The digital conference brings together 14 top executives and creatives for an insider look at what is takes to go from concept to the big screen and navigate the complexities of both the artistic and business sides of the movie-making industry. Through sharing their own personal stories, little-known tips, and best practices, BFA's notable and award-winning panel of experts is offering filmmakers a definitive guide for how to position their projects to be seen and funded, advice on emerging industry trends and cutting-edge filmmaking technologies, and details on how to secure production and distribution deals regardless of their budget.

BFA's Founder and CEO, Toneka Wright says, "We are so happy to be bringing this amazing learning opportunity to our BFA community. As we continue to grow, we are continually looking for ways to deliver more value, education, and resources.

The Black Filmmakers Summit topics and roster of expert panelists has been carefully curated especially for our audience based on their feedback on the top challenges they face in navigating the filmmaking process. No matter where you are in the development pipeline, and regardless of your level of expertise, there is absolutely something for everyone in this Summit.

Black Woman Launches Male Grooming Brand

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MEET THE BLACK WOMAN BEHIND THE FASTEST-GROWING MALE GROOMING BRAND IN THE COUNTRY

Nationwide The modern man is becoming more aware of his hygiene, body image, and self-grooming! According to ongoing statistics, the market size of the male grooming industry is expected to hit $29 billion by 2024 up from $15.68 billion in 2012. Spearheading this evolution is Andrea Polk, an award-winning entrepreneur with a keen interest in enriching the appearance of men of color.

Andrea's story is as inspiring as it is captivating. It's the story of how a determined woman is helping bring out the true potential of men of color through Solo Noir, an innovative male grooming brand. But how did the humble graduate from Tennessee State University (Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Master of Business Administration in E-Commerce and Logistics) rise to disrupt the cosmetics industry?

An Unexpected Eureka Moment

Let's rewind to where it all began. The idea for Solo Noir took root on the soils of Tennessee State University. Andrea was required to design a business plan for a company in an untapped market. She saw a gap in the male grooming industry and sought to find a simple yet effective solution. Unknown to Andrea, the ensuing market research coupled with her inborn passion for natural health care would lead her to what is now a thriving and award-winning business idea.

Discover The Once Homeless Entrepreneur Who Now Owns A New Subway Franchise

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26 YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR WENT FROM BEING HOMELESS TO OWNING A SUBWAY FRANCHISE IN 12 MONTHS 

East Cobb County, GA  -- Chris Williams has gone from being homeless to making history as the youngest African-American Subway franchise owner in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  His store, located at 3165 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA, is already a huge success!

Originally from the Southside of Chicago, Chris moved to Phoenix, Arizona to attend Finance School and to start a better life. After a streak of let downs from various jobs opportunities, he moved to Miami, Florida, and found himself homeless sleeping in his rental car, taking showers in local gyms, and washing clothes via the cleaners.

HBCU Students Explore Black London

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UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS AND TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS EXPLORE LONDON TOGETHER

Redlands, CA -- This summer, a group of University of Redlands and Tuskegee University students spent three weeks documenting the sights of London for a study abroad course on storytelling. In addition to learning about the region's history, politics, and culture and how these elements can come together in photos and narrative, the group shared personal experiences and perspectives, making for a meaningful international learning experience.

When she was designing the course, Art Professor Tommi Cahill asked Allison Fraiberg, a communications professor and associate director of international programs for the School of Business whom she had collaborated with before, to embark on the project with her. Their two disciplines - art and writing - exemplified the course's learning objectives.

"My Ph.D. is in English, so narrative studies were the foundation of my training," Fraiberg said. "Tommi and I relied on our respective fields of expertise as we worked with students to build their own stories of London."

Diversity Innovation Summit in South Carolina

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MUSC DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICE TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL INCLUSION TO INNOVATION SUMMIT NOVEMBER 7-8 IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

 
Charleston, SC -- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will host its third annual Inclusion to Innovation Summit November 7-8 in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual summit creates an opportunity for organizational diversity strategists and thought leaders to learn from each other, provides a forum for honest and challenging conversations about inclusion and innovation, and builds and strengthens the network of diversity leaders across South Carolina and the Southeast region.

"The summit is designed to engage participants in an interactive, informative and intentional manner," said Willette Burnham Williams, Ph.D., University chief diversity officer and Title IX Coordinator. "With two keynote speakers, four workshop sessions and ongoing networking opportunities, this summit is for anyone involved in diversity and inclusion work."

Anton J. Gunn, MSW, chief diversity officer and executive director of Community Health Innovation, MUSC Health, describes the summit as "a forum to share best practices, challenges and opportunities in the field... The event will help you drive an inclusive culture that promotes justice, equity and productivity in your organization, and give you actionable information, from some national leaders, that can be applied immediately." 

First Black-Owned Hybrid Beauty Product For Women With Darker Skin

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPS FIRST EVER HYBRID BEAUTY PRODUCT FOR WOMEN WITH DARKER SKIN 

Nationwide --  Dibawssette is expanding the reach of its already-acclaimed Queendom Cushion Foundation, a hybrid foundation, after its successful launch last year. Created by Faridath Dibousse, the Instagram-famous makeup artist behind @makeupbydibawssette and @dibabydibawssette, the product is inspired by Korean beauty products and developed to help black women nourish their skin and apply flawless makeup at the same time.

The shades and ingredients were perfected to supply a market for high-quality, affordable, need-specific beauty products. From her own history dealing with oily, acne-prone and hyper-pigmented skin, Dibawssette adjusted her core ingredients to suit sensitive skin and highlight natural Black beauty. And with her background perfecting a wide range of faces, Dibawssette's cushion foundation vastly extended the number of shade choices for its brown to dark skin customers, releasing its line with nine shades. The Queendom cushion foundation is now one of the WIDEST cushion foundation ranges for darker skin, with the added bonus of vitamins tailored to skin!

The formula combines not only a daily moisturizer and foundation, but also essential vitamins such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Quinoa Extract and Jojoba Oil, for a complete coverage and naturally matte face. The foundation is lightweight and long-wearing, providing a healthy glow and coverage.

In addition to its many benefits, Dibawssette has committed to ethical and chemical-restrictive production, avoiding animal testing and cutting out still-prominently used chemicals and additives with detrimental side effects: parabens, mineral oil, sulfates and phthalates.

Get The Scoop On Smooth Jazz Soul Artist Andre Delano's New Single

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SMOOTH SOUL ARTIST, ANDRE DELANO, RELEASES COVER OF "WHERE WILL YOU GO" SINGLE

Los Angeles, CA --  7th Note Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the single release of "Where Will You Go" by smooth soul saxophonist, Andre Delano (www.andredelano.com). The single, released, Tuesday, September 24, 2019, can be downloaded on iTunes, CD Baby, AndreDelano.com and most digital platforms. The song originally appeared on 11-time Grammy® award winner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmond's Tender Lover album in the summer of 1989.

Delano, who has been touring and performing live with Babyface, opens the show each night with his rendition of the song.

"It is an absolute honor to not only perform with such a legendary artist, but to be assigned the responsibility of opening up Kenny's show every night is a dream," states Delano. "Where Will You Go" has always been one of my favorite songs and it feels amazing to take the song from the live stage to a recorded version."

Books Encourage Black Boys to Be Doctors

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NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES ENCOURAGES BLACK BOYS TO BECOME DOCTORS

Nationwide --  Dr. Dale Okorodudu is on a mission to inspire a generation of Black boys and girls to consider Medicine as a career option. It's likely you've heard about his Black Men In White Coats Summits, but has launched a new children's book series called Doc 2 Doc.

According to Dr. Dale's Facebook page, "I woke up one morning and wanted my kids to read a book about Black boys interested in something other than sports. I thought...it'd be nice for them to read about kids interested in science & medicine. Well...I couldn't find a book for them to read...so I made it for my kids and yours!"

Nigeria Former Attorney General Reveals the Heavy Price of Public Service in New Book

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NEW BOOK, "BURDEN OF SERVICE: REMINISCENCES OF NIGERIA'S FORMER ATTORNEY-GENERAL," REVEALS THE HEAVY PRICE OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Nationwide -- The heavy price of public service is revealed by Mohammed Bello Adoke, Nigeria's former Attorney General - who presided over the nation's legal affairs during a tumultuous period - as he shares his exclusive story for the first time in his new book entitled Burden of Service: Reminiscences of Nigeria's Former Attorney-General.

"I did the best for my country. I saved my country from a certain liability of a $2 billion claim... the dust will settle someday and the whole truth will come out as straight as an arrow," says Adoke.

In 2011, the Nigerian government brokered a $1.3 billion deal between Royal Dutch Shell, Eni S.p.A. of Italy and Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd of Nigeria for one of Africa's richest oil fields ("OPL 245"). The transaction - finalized after a staggering thirteen years of mutual suspicion, bitter litigation, emotional blackmail and dirty intrigues - caught the world's attention. It also resulted in criminal proceedings.

White Manager Tells Black Employee His Hair/ Skin Color Should be the Same

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BLACK EMPLOYEE FILES LAWSUIT AFTER CLAIMING HIS MANAGER TOLD HIM "THAT HIS HAIR COLOR SHOULD BE CLOSER TO HIS SKIN COLOR"

Nationwide --  Anthony Merriweather, an African American man from San Diego is suing the sunglasses company Oakley for harassment and discrimination. He says that his general manager told him that his hair color needed to be closer to his skin color.

Anthony works at an Oakley retail location in downtown San Diego, and says that he was told to go home because his hair color violated the company's dress code.

He says he videotaped the entire conversation, and a 10-page transcription of their tense discussion is included in the civil suit. In the conversation, his boss can be heard saying, "It's not a natural hair color" and "it has to be close to your skin color.

Billions of Dollars of Energy Deals in Africa for Entrepreneur

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BILLIONS AT PLAY: THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN ENERGY AND DOING DEALS

Nationwide --  A roadmap for Africa's revitalization and future growth is outlined in a landmark book by a leading expert who demands that Africans must lead the transformational charge and profit first from their nation's burgeoning energy sector. Energy can and must work better for Africans. Billions: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals by leading energy expert NJ Ayuk is a call to arms as he lays out his comprehensive strategy for making the oil and gas industry the fundamental mechanism in revolutionizing Africa.

Blessed with almost unrivaled natural resources, Africa has historically struggled to harness its tremendous powerhouse so that it benefits first and foremost as a continent. The energy industry is complex and its operations must be heavily scrutinized.  All too often African nations have lost autonomy within the sector, outsourcing resources to other countries only to have to buy them back at a higher prices. Energy is an industry which has, in the past, been beset by scandal and controversy. Despite having some of the largest coal capacities in the world, millions are still without power in Africa.

So how did Africa get here and what logistically can come next? How do African countries and communities get the most value from their resources? What can African leaders do to put their countries on a sustainable, profitable path? And how can all parties involved win in Africa's energy deals over the coming decades?

See What Drives This Successful Online Innovator To Lead The Nation's Premier Business Workshop

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After Building And Selling A Number Of Multi-million Dollar Businesses Mogul Stephen Jackson Reboots The Premier Business Workshop WIBO To Continue To Empower Economically In The Digital Age 

Internet Innovator and Present CEO Of WIBO Stephen Jackson

By Kamau Austin, Publisher of The Southeast Queens Scoop.

Southeast Queens, NYC --  If you want to be successful in business it makes perfect sense to learn from other successful business people.  This is no doubt the reason Internet innovator Stephen Jackson, was tapped to take the nation's premier entrepreneurial workshop WIBO, started in NYC, into the digital marketing age potentially giving the nonprofit organization an international reach and impact.

Jackson is the present CEO of the highly regarded Workshop In Business Opportunities (WIBO).  Stephen took over the entrepreneurial training workshop about a year ago after being a volunteer and major contributor to the business training powerhouse for many years.  WIBO has trained over 18,000 aspiring entrepreneurs in its 54 year history!

Stephen Jackson, is one of the pioneers of digital marketing to major corporate brands on the Internet.  He was also a visionary in using video production in online marketing space long before YouTube became a household name and digital platform reaching billions.

The Collaborative Experience, Inc., Open Call for African-American Men to Pen Their Stories a new in Book Anthology

New York, NY –  The Collaborative Experience is currently compiling a collection stories by African American male authors entitled, “Our Stories Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth” (OSOV), which is set to debut in February 2020 for Black History Month.

The book is going to be a treasure chest of life-changing stories written by African- American men who are driven to change the narrative of black males in America. Readers can expect to be uplifted and encouraged by stories of faith, hope and answered prayers, as contributors share how they overcame their tragedies and turned them into triumphs.

“It’s time that we hear from our brothers who are doing positive things in the community and making a positive impact in the lives of others. This will be a welcomed new collection of history about black men,” says Toni Coleman Brown, Vice President of the Collaborative Experience. Contributors to this anthology represent black men from all walks of life. They vary in age, cultural backgrounds and reside in cities across the United States. The co-authors are penning experiences about life, fatherhood, friendships, relationships, business and social issues as well as negative perceptions that they’ve had to face in order to survive in today’s society. Readers will be able to relate to the stories shared in the anthology and will understand that they’re not alone in their life challenges.

Checkout "It's Complicated" Exploring If Tech Is Destroying Our Relationships?

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It’s Complicated; but then again it’s NOT!

It’s Complicated; but then again it’s NOT! By JV Howard

There is undoubtedly a generational gap between the past generation (our parents or Silent generation) and the next generation (our kids or millennials) with us (baby boomers) – my peers and I – representing the bridge gap. The gap represent something of a grey area between when the baby Boomer generation created the internet and when the millennials created SixDegrees.com, which is said to be the first ever social media website.

The bridge gap - defined as a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, - is indispensable given the last generation custom to being hands on, face to face, along with human embrace. In contrast the next generation is accustomed to being hands off, on FaceTime or Facebook, and embracing virtual acceptance.

As we acknowledge the empirical evidence involving generational differences the onerous falls on us to balance our children – millennials - barometer for human relations. 

Human relations begins with family and our parents were the gold standard - in most cases - of backbone and character; in the black community things were hard, scarce, and in many cases difficult.

New Book/ Audiobook From MC Grandmaster Caz

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"WRITTEN!" THE NEW BOOK/AUDIOBOOK FROM LEGENDARY MC GRANDMASTER CAZ IS AVAILABLE NOW FROM WAHIDA CLARK PUBLISHING

Atlanta, GA  -- Wahida Clark Publishing, one of the nation's largest Black-owned independent book publishers, and hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Caz have teamed up for the release of the new book and audio book Written! Lyrics And Rhymes Penned and Read by Grandmaster Caz, available now. In celebration of the release, Grandmaster Caz and Wahida Clark, The official Queen of Street Lit, are launching the #CazPassTheeMicChallenge.

"I've been recognized as one of the cornerstones and innovators of Hip-hop and Rap music since 1974," says Caz. "Although some new and young artists may not be familiar with my name, Hip-hop heads who know their history know of my influence. From Run DMC to KRS-One, Rakim to Will Smith, Big Daddy Kane to The Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop, Tupac and Biggie, all have named me as one of their top MC's."

The Caz Pass Thee Mic Challenge will encourage hip-hop fans to showcase their skills and Pass Thee Mic - meaning: recite your favorite rhymes, then challenge 1 or 101 to Pass Thee Mic. And if Grandmaster Caz or Wahida Clark love your skills, maybe they’ll even give you some feedback or repost your video on their page!

Black Novel, 9 HBCU Friends Reunite After Years Apart

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NEW BLACK NOVEL FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR TELLS THE STORY ABOUT 9 HBCU COLLEGE FRIENDS WHO REUNITE AFTER YEARS APART

Marlon McCaulsky, a 2015 GANSPA award-winning author, returns with his 9th novel "My Current Situation" which tells a unique romance/comedy fictional story from an HBCU perspective.

Nationwide -- You don't have to look far to find the perfect page-turner for your beach read this year. Marlon McCaulsky, a 43-year old Atlanta-based author, has a knack for churning out a variety of books with diversity in subject matters. Marlon is making an effort in the world of mysteries, romance, suspense, and thrillers to make the leap to the level of ubiquity and universal name recognition of an Eric Jerome Dickey and Walter Mosley.

With his newest novel "My Current Situation," Marlon offers another sexy, sophisticated portrayal of a hip group of tight-knit friends set in modern-day Atlanta, after years apart they all come back together to settle old squabbles and mend relationships. Marlon McCaulsky, originally from Brooklyn, New York, was raised in St. Petersburg Florida. His publications include The Pink Palace, From Vixen 2 Diva, A Dangerous Woman, Returned, and If I Was Your Girlfriend: An Atlanta Tale. He is a 2010 African American Literary Award Nominee for his story "My Boo" in Romance for the Streets.

Marlon is a recipient of the 2015 GANSPA Award, and is a screenplay writer and producer at Creative Genius Films.

Black Naturopathic Doctor Launches International Association For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ASPIRING HEALTHCARE ENTREPRENEURS

Dr. Sue "Neesy" Croft, founder of a holistic health care clinic in Central Texas, will be launching the first-ever International Healthcare Entrepreneurs Day to be celebrated during the second Saturday of October.

Killeen, TX -- It's not often that the healthcare industry acknowledges entrepreneurism. The business of healthcare usually only mentions the doctors, insurance companies and hospitals, which is why International Association Healthcare Entrepreneurs Founder/CEO Sue "Neesy" Croft ND RN.FNP-Retired, MBA/MHA has decided to launch an organization that promotes healthcare entrepreneurism.

69-year old Dr. Croft says that healthcare entrepreneurs have been around for many years yet was only seen as a MD only business venture, which included hospitals,and clinics. "I grew up in neighborhood with a whole bunch of natural health healers that grew medicine in their backyards.

This holistic healthcare environment became a part of my daily life both in the US and aboard selling herbs and healing foods," she comments.  In 1996, Dr. Croft opened the first holistic health care clinic in Central Texas and currently promotes holistic health at her NaturallyMe Alternative Therapies Center which serves clients online and in her home-based office.