Children’s Book Series Reintroduces Social Skills to Young People Post-Pandemic
Nationwide — According to UNICEF, 188 countries have imposed school closings worldwide, affecting more than 1.6 billion children. While curriculum continues virtually, the lack of social interaction during global lockdowns could potentially have a lasting impact. Here in the U.S. and around the world, in-school…
28-Year Old Woman Becomes First Ever Black Female Judge in Her City
Nationwide — Meet Shequeena McKenzie, who at 28-years old has become the first Black female judge in the city of McComb, Mississippi. “It was a surreal moment because I work hard, I have faith,” McKenzie told WJTV, “The next thing you know you start reaping…
This Black, Multi-Millionaire Couple Single-Handedly Fed Over 300 Families During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Meet Antario and Derricka Harwell, a self-made, multi-millionaire couple with very humble beginnings. In fact, most people would define the Harwells as a true rag to riches story. They once lived on government assistance and survived from paycheck to paycheck, or as Mrs….
Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract
Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after signing a 7-year contract worth $22.4 million. As part of the contract, Staley’s base salary…
Taraji P Henson’s Top 7 Black Business Gift Guide
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a new Buy Black Gift Guide on Instagram. If you’re looking for unique products for any…
“Ain’t No Sunshine”
Tiona Brown will be bringing her stage drama based on her best selling novel Ain’t No Sunshine to The Theatre Horizon 401 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19401 November 10th,through Sunday, November 14th, 2021. Individual tickets are $ 30 (Matinee Shows) and $40 for regular admission…
This Black-Owned Social Media App is an Alternative to Clubhouse That Offers More Than Just Talk
Nationwide — BEAN Now, the social networking app created to fix the historical economic disadvantages in Black communities around the world has launched a feature that everyone is raving about; it’s called the “Beanstalk,” where beans talk. This new, exciting feature allows users to create…
Black-Owned Herbal Brand Introduces Revolutionary New Product to Overcome ED
Nationwide — Live Natural, a Black-owned herbal company that provides solutions to keep harmony in the bedroom, has launched a revolutionary new product for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction. JR Scroggins started the company in 2011 and began marketing and selling his first product,…
Black Woman Creates App to Make Mental Health Care Affordable and Stigma-Free For Communities of Color
San Francisco, CA — Meet Tamar Blue, founder and CEO of MentalHappy, Inc., a safe, affordable, online community that provides positive peer support groups led by health and wellness professionals, along with science-backed toolkits and other premium features. Her company is inviting 1,000 health and…
Black Dad and Son Launch 2nd Online Summer Camp to Teach Financial Literacy and Investing
Nationwide — Kevon Chisholm and his 14-year old son, Kamari, are back for the second year to teach an online summer camp that helps young African Americans, ages 12-21, learn about investing in the stock market, cryptocurrency, real estate, and more. The camp, Junior WallStreeters:…
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