Famed Hollywood Actor Kene Holliday Brings Life Of Jazz Legend Miles Davis To The Theatre

Famed Hollywood Actor Kene Holliday Is Inviting An Audience To Witness A Rarity In Theatre The Birth Of A New Show Depicting The Life of Miles Davis 

Kene Holliday (Left) depicts jazz legend Miles Davis (right) 

Kene Holliday was born in Harlem, NYC, raised in Amityville, has been writing, teaching, acting and performing on stages large and small for over 50 years and now leads the Moto Theatre Works

New York, New York – Famed Hollywood Actor Kene Holliday is inviting an audience in NYC to witness a rarity in Theatre with the birth of a new show depicting the Life of Miles Davis. Kene Holliday is known to most people for his role as Private Investigator Tyler Hudson on the Matlock Television series co-starring with Andy Griffith.

Kene holliday is inviting attendees to witness the birth of a new show. The show will be presented on October 29th 2019 at the Castillo Theatre located at 543 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10035. The show will begin at 7:00 pm. Free Admission Reservations Required!

Kene Holliday will be presenting an enactment of the life of a man we have all known and admired for his musical genius “Mr. Miles Davis! Many have known of Miles, but few have seen behind the veil Miles erected between himself and the world at large.”

Kene Holliday “So please join me as I will present Miles in his own words. Many of your questions about Miles and his music will be answered.  Join me as I delve into the life of Miles Davis” and the creative process of “The Black Master of Music: Thank You! Kene!“

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See Why 23-Year Old Model Turned Designer Peter Jean-Marie Is Getting National Attention

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23-YEAR OLD FORMER MODEL TURNED FASHION DESIGNER GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION FOR HIS EDGY DESIGNS 

Naples, FL --  Peter Jean-Marie, the trendy twenty-something behind the clothing brand of the same name, manifests his laid-back dress casual persona in his collection of comfortable yet tailored clothing that has a great price point.

At 16, Jean-Marie began his career in fashion as a model in Naples/Miami. He also attended Miami International University of Art & Design Fine for three years. It was there when he heard about a chocolate-driven fashion competition and won national recognition for his Ferrero Rocher adorned women's gown at the Miami International Mall.

His new line is designed for men and women in his mixed variety of colors. His millennial generation peers have skyrocketed his Instagram and Twitter with a combined 34,000 followers. Peter has been featured on the June edition of Ebella Magazine, Voyage Miami Magazine, and described as a "Millennial Mogul in the Making" by Jodi Pree of Coastal Breeze News.

Checkout How This New App Makes Finding a Black Therapist Easier Than Ever

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NEW BLACK THERAPIST DIRECTORY APP SEEKS TO BRIDGE MENTAL HEALTH GAP BETWEEN CLINICIAN AND CLIENT 

Nationwide --  For some, arriving to a point in life where you can openly admit that you're in need of mental health services is notable and commendable. Recognizing that exposing some painful things in your past in an effort to heal is a first step many want to take but just aren't comfortable in doing so.

Within the African American community, one of the biggest hindrances includes opening up to a therapist that neither looks like them, nor can relate culturally. This is something Tomina Ward can attest to all too well.

An accomplished Career Counselor, Ward shares that in the past she has sought the assistance of a mental health clinician, having had experiences with both a Black therapist and a white one. While they both rendered effective services, Ward noticed a stark difference in the experiences.

Texas Black Domestic Violence Survivor Launches Reach Back Campaign

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AFRICAN AMERICAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR AND AUTHOR LAUNCHES REACH BACK CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Temple, TX --  Domestic violence survivor and author, Drenda Williams, launches her Reach Back Campaign with new products - a lipgloss line called JoyL and a beard oil called Mfalme in commemoration of the 2019 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Drenda has dedicated her time, talents and energy to increase awareness about domestic violence and reach back to those who are both victims and survivors.

The Reach Back Campaign will donate 10% of every sale to a female and male domestic violence shelters and organizations selected annually. Her goal is to inspire survivors of domestic violence to reach their full potential, regardless of the obstacles life throws at them.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men are reported to have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. There are still a tremendous amount of unreported incidents which is why Williams is changing this narrative by speaking out about her past experiences to let others know they are not alone.

Reflect Beauty Awards to Celebrate Black and Multicultural Women

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MIRROR DIGITAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE REFLECT BEAUTY AWARDS

Nationwide -- Mirror Digital, the leading multicultural digital ad network, announces the launch of the Reflect Beauty Awards - a first of its kind celebration of the very best in makeup, haircare, and skincare products that meet the unique beauty needs of multicultural women - debuting on October 14th.

The Reflect Beauty Awards will drive a conversation to affect change in the beauty space -- making the shift from a collective beauty standard, to an inclusive conversation where every woman is encouraged to define her own beauty. This necessary and uplifting content will run over four weeks and include tutorials, relevant articles, and weekly beauty box giveaways of the award winning products.

They are working with an enthusiastic group of brand partners including our leading partner, Clinique, in addition to other partners like belif, Cantu, Kiss, SheaMoisture, and UOMA Beauty.

High profile beauty influencers and editors will be tackling the biggest beauty hurdles and discussing the most effective solutions and winning products that women of color are seeking every day. Featuring leading voices in inclusive beauty, like Jessica Pettway, Megan Lytle, Sandy Lin, and Ada Rojas among others, and top media partners like xoNecole, Hype Hair and 50 Shades of Snail, this coalition will drive the message of diverse beauty forward through the Reflect Beauty Awards program.

More Women Working A 9-5 Are Launching Their Own Business

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Women On The Rise Galvanizes “Get Inspired, Get Empowered, Get Equipped”

Queens, NY September, 2019 -- Marsha Guerrier, CEO of the Women On The Rise NY network is hosting her 6th Annual Women on the Rise Forum & Expo Oct. 18 & 19th at the NYC LaGuardia Hotel. The Theme this year is “Beyond the 9-5 Business Conference”.

According to the 2018 State of the Women Owned Business Report by American Express Women of color own 47% of women owned businesses and women of color own 64% of all newly launched women-owned businesses. The purpose of this conference is to provide quality resources for those women who face the challenges to build a successful business and to allow women to “Get Inspired, Get Empowered, Get Equipped”.

Last year over 125 business women attended the two-day conference. Many who attended were micro-influencers, community leaders, clergy, marketing mavens and so many more. This year will be no different with each of the guest having the same mission to encourage other women to soar and succeed.

Queens Center Of The Arts Hosts 1st Ever Multi-Genre International Film Festival

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Queens Center Of The Arts Hosts 1st Ever Multi-Genre International Film Festival In Jamaica, Queens, NY

Queens, New York -- Queens Underground 718 is proud to announce the 1st Ever Multi-Genre Film Festival In South Jamaica, NY. The Queens Underground International Film Festival 2019 is being hosted by Queens Center Of The Arts.

With categories for:

• Filmmakers
• Performers (singers, rappers, musicians, poets, and dancers), and...
• Small Businesses/Entrepreneurs

The next and final deadline for submissions is September 15th.

The Live Screenings will be held from October 17th - 20th at The Southeast Queens Chamber Of Commerce; 115-42 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434.

The week will be filled with an amazing schedule of screenings of projects from all around the world, panel discussions with the judges and other industry professionals, and the awards night announcements. Students are welcomed to submit their projects, as well as non-profits, social organizations, and community groups before the September 15th deadline.

Valuable Black History Collection in Crisis Mode

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THE WORLD'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COLLECTION IS IN CRISIS MODE

Nationwide -- The world's most comprehensive African American history collection is called "The African American History Trust". The collection is the chronological lovingly documented history of a noble people called African Americans' and sadly this collection is in crisis-mode.

This collection of more than 20,000 history items was created over more than a 50-year collecting period by an 87-year old N.Y. teacher named Elizabeth Meaders.

Several history professionals who have examined her collection have called it the world's most comprehensive African American history collection because its historical materials could create at least 10 subject specific "stand alone" African American museums.

ATL Black Entrepreneur Honored With Doctorate Degree

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AWARD-WINNING BLACK ENTREPRENEUR TO BE HONORED WITH A DOCTORATE DEGREE

Alpharetta, GA --  Velma Trayham, founder and CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group, is an investor, motivational speaker and author. In addition to her many hats, she is passionate about motivating others and breaking generational curses while creating new identity patterns in order to tackle problems hindering them from success. She also develops women to reach their full potential through her nonprofit organization, Millionaire Mastermind Academy, whose mission is to end Poverty through Entrepreneurship for women worldwide.

As the Founder/CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group, a successful digitally powered and culturally tuned Marketing Strategy Firm based in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas. The firm initiate powerful conversations that helps purpose driven organizations build meaningful connections with customers. Velma has faced and overcome key business challenges. She enjoys consulting with small to mid-size businesses and faith leaders, to build high growth marketing strategies that have been proven to skyrocket success.

NYC Black PR Firm to Host Women's Business Breakfast

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2ND ANNUAL GOLD WOMEN'S WELLNESS BUSINESS BREAKFAST AT THE BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Brooklyn, NY  Often times, women find themselves exhausted, with no time for themselves. Women are natural caregivers, gravitating towards the needs of others before the needs of themselves. Many are running a household, taking care of a spouse or significant other, children, and possibly aging parents on top of working a full-time job or running a business.

However, self-care is an important factor in our daily lives that can not be ignored. A consistent question some women have is, "How can I balance juggling all of the responsibilities and roles of being a family caregiver, a businesswoman, and still prioritize my own needs?"

Their panel of experts will educate women on balancing their Health and Wellness while also operating and growing their business or career, Rebranding themselves after Breast Cancer, as well as, having Financial Wellness should attend the Gold Women's Wellness Business Breakfast on Thursday, October 24th from 9am - 11:30am.

The Breakfast will be held at The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, located at 335 Adams Street, Suite 2700, Brooklyn, New York, 11201. The Event also includes Breakfast Refreshments, Prize Drawings, and a Fun Speed Networking Session that starts at 9:15am.

Newest Black-Owned Graphic Design Firm in the Midwest

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INTRODUCING THE NEWEST BLACK-OWNED GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM IN THE MIDWEST

Nationwide --  While most unlimited graphic design companies offer on demand service; they stop at helping companies develop a full portfolio for business success with customized logo / branding, marketing strategy, web design and comprehensive business solutions. Unlike the competition, TaylorMade Media offers unlimited graphics designs plus a full suite of services to help businesses thrive through its sister brand TaylorMade Solutions, LLC.

TaylorMade Media, LLC envisions being the best in the market and the premier Black-owned graphic design company. The team is comprised of technically trained creatives and business managers.

LA Summit to Supercharge Black Entrepreneurs and Professionals

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A BOOST TO A BETTER YOU: SUPERCHARGED® BY KWANZA JONES ANNOUNCES ITS 2ND ANNUAL SUPERCHARGED® SUMMIT

Los Angeles, CA --  SUPERCHARGED® by Kwanza Jones announces the 2nd Annual SUPERCHARGED Summit which will be held on Saturday, October 19th at City Market Social House in downtown Los Angeles.

SUPERCHARGED is a lifestyle brand and personal development app that helps people do adulting better. Their goal is to ignite energy and action in those looking to better themselves. One of the various ways SUPERCHARGED inspires action is through the SUPERCHARGED Summit; an annual event that boosts participants' energy, knowledge, and network both personally and professionally.

Kwanza comments, "We don't have attendees, we have participants -- people who know they have to DO something to connect with something bigger and become something greater."

Black Author Celebrates Growing Catalog of Intriguing Books

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AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR NEALE SOURNA CELEBRATES HER GROWING CATALOG OF INTRIGUING AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOKS

Cleveland, OH  Award-winning author Neale Sourna has been writing, editing, and publishing quality fiction and nonfiction since 2002 through her publishing company, PIE: Perception Is Everything. Her publishing company is based in Cleveland, Ohio, but she has books with other publishers too.

Her publishing company is based in Cleveland, Ohio, but she has books with other publishers too.Sourna has won narrative Best of Quality awards for novel fiction, PC game narratives, and screenplay writing; starting with her first novel, "Hobble," which won the Best of Year Award from BlackRefer.com.

Sourna's style of storytelling includes sensuality, humor, and unique characterizations. She believes that good characters rule the emotional part of the best stories we love, and the characters in her books makes us love, hate, or love and hate them. Sourna's characters are often "mixed race" or biracial. For example, the exploits of a biracial teen "Tad", who is in love with his dark-skinned English professor, while another student seeks Tad's affections, too; or the coming romantic historical adventure tale of "Becca DuMaurier", a brown-skinned noble born a commoner and living in Charles II's Restoration Britain of the late 1600s among Black pirates, amorous kings, and revolution.

New Designs From Tarik Edmonson's Culturally Inspired Nagast Footwear Sneaker Company

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR CELEBRATES SELLING 50,000 PAIRS OF SHOES WITH NEWLY RELEASED DESIGNS

Nationwide --  It is time to invest in some new Black-owned footwear to show off, and Atlanta-based Nagast Footwear has just released two of their newest African inspired sneakers. "The U.N.I.T.Y.'s" and "The Black Powers" are products that are not only new and innovative, but that also carry a strong message of love and self-respect.

Nagast Footwear, founded by entrepreneur Tarik Edmonson, is a well-respected and renowned company known around the world for their footwear design and production. They have been designing and producing high quality and unique footwear since the year 2013 - making them true professionals in their field of work.

Seminar Teaches Black Youth About U.S. Horse Industry

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SEMINAR TO TEACH BLACK YOUTH ABOUT THE ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE $50 BILLION U.S. HORSE INDUSTRY

Nationwide --  Economics of the $50 billion U.S. Horse industry offer opportunities to minority youth and entrepreneurs. But, there are significant hurdles to overcome. For this reason, the 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will examine issues related to diversity in the equestrian industry, as part of the 2nd Annual Day of the African Equestrian (#DOTAE2019).

Scheduled for Saturday, October 19th (10am to 2pm) at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina (USA), the seminar is presented FREE to the public by The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc. in association with SportsQuest International, LLC.

A world-class destination for everything equine, TIEC played host to the FEI World Equestrian Games (the official world championships of equestrian sport) in September 2018.

A legendary American Saddlebred trainer, Tom Bass (1859 - 1934) was born enslaved in Columbia, Missouri. He played a prominent role both in the establishment of the American Royal Horse Show in Kansas City and in the promotion of the city of Mexico, Missouri as the 'Saddle Horse Capital of the World'. Highlights of his extraordinary career include championships at two World's Fairs and more than 2,000 blue ribbons. For many years he was the only African-American permitted to compete at the American Royal.

LA Entrepreneur Opens First Coworking Space For Women of Color

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BRIDGID COULTER OPENS FIRST-EVER COWORKING SPACE DESIGNED FOR WOMEN OF COLOR IN LOS ANGELES

Bridgid Coulter, Founder & CEO, Blackbird House of Coworking

Blackbird House of Coworking provides a wellness oasis and creative incubator for women of color and allies to thrive in business and life.

Culver City, CA -- Blackbird House of Coworking, the first-ever private global coworking space designed by and for women of color, has opened its first location headquartered in Culver City, California. Founder, Bridgid Coulter, designed Blackbird House to foster a collective of women of color and their allies, of all ethnicities and genders, with similar values rooted in diversity and inclusion.

Operating seven days a week, Blackbird House memberships offer part-time evening and weekend access, floating desks, dedicated desks and private office spaces; all fueled by three life-essential pillars:

• Productivity and access to the necessary tools for women of color to thrive professionally and personally, such as business services, professional workshops and programming.
• Wellness offerings to support effective work-life balance including daily yoga and meditation classes, a fitness center, kombucha on tap and a cafe with healthy options.
• Community rooted in diversity and inclusion, that welcomes and connects members through meet & greets, special interest clubs, and mentorship, to nurture members' goals and growth.

As an entrepreneur with her own successful boutique design firm, Coulter once found herself as a member of other coworking spaces in Los Angeles, where she sought the need to fill a void that those facilities lacked - diversity and inclusiveness.  "My efforts to bring this new collective into being is the most tangible path I know to be of service to others in a meaningful way; to build a community with access for women of all stripes who are striving to make their mark around the globe.

Checkout The Riveting Documentary PUSHOUT About Black Girls Being Criminalized in Schools

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BLACK GIRL TAKEOVER WEEKEND WITH SCREENINGS OF "PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS" DOCUMENTARY IN NEW YORK CITY ON OCTOBER 11-13

New York, NY -- On October 11 from 4 to 8 pm in New York City, "Black Girl Takeover Weekend" kicks off with a screening of PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The screening is a part of: a summit for girls and their advocates - a special program for girls and educators on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, which is on October 11th.

"Black and Brown girls continue to disproportionately experience harsh and exclusionary school discipline for incidents and behaviors that do not pose a critical threat to the safety of the learning environment. Many of these behaviors are fueled by experiences with trauma, much of which is under-reported for girls of color," said Dr. Monique W. Morris, executive producer and co-writer for the PUSHOUT documentary.

"This weekend in NYC is to acknowledge the critical role of arts education in response to trauma and to amplify the tremendous work that has been done to advocate for learning conditions that girls want and deserve." During the Summit, in addition to the screening of the film, there will be discussions and breakout sessions.

These sessions will consist of high school-aged youth reflecting on the film through art making and writing. The summit was created by The Met in collaboration with Dr. Morris and Denise Pines, one of the executive producers of PUSHOUT and co-owner of Women in the Room Productions.