Juneteenth 2019 Recap!
Philadelphia, PA – As part of the forth annual Philadelphia Juneteenth celebration the whole of 52nd Street in West Philadelphia has been officially renamed and rededicated to Muhammad Ali. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Councilman David Oh, Congressman Dwight Evens, Minister Rodney Muhammad…
Jahlil Beats Holds the Key to the City and Brought the First Grammy to Chester
Chester, PA – Music Producer and Chester native Jahlil Beats presented the 4th annual Tandem Weekend Festival in Chester, PA from June 27 through June 30, 2019. Over the span of four days, the City of Chester celebrated with the hometown hero who brought the…
Campaign to Help Restore Nina Simone’s Childhood Home
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced a crowdfunding campaign to support the restoration and preservation of Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, NC. This campaign, supported by artists, actors, and musicians including John Legend, will raise…
Introducing One of the First Ever Anime-Style Comic Series With Black Characters
Nationwide — Robert, who goes by the pen name “Nexik,” has launched an original comic book series on Kickstarter called “Boundless”. It’s a series that is heavily inspired by anime and manga, but with likable and well-designed Black characters. The main premise is to venture…
Black Educator Launches STEAM Book Series For Middle Grade Students
Nationwide — Dr. Doresa A. Jennings recently launched a campaign on Kickstarter that has already made its minimum US $2,000 and is encouraged to see an increase in pledges for the remaining period of the campaign. The STEAM Chasers is a book series that follows…
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kicks Off Summer With Swim Clinic to Teach African Americans Water Safety, Prevent Drownings
Brooklyn, NY — To promote water safety and help reduce incidents of drowning in his district, New York State Sen. Kevin Parker partnered with the Swim 1922 partnership between Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and USA Swimming on Saturday, June 22 to hold a half-day clinic…
Black-Owned Company Finds Success Selling Natural Products For Men and Women With Bedroom Issues
Nationwide — Live Natural, the company formally known as Alpha RX Plus which has successfully helped men control erectile dysfunction for 7 years, now has a new product on the market for women called Eve’s Alpha8. JR Scroggins, CEO of the company, says that he…
The Financial Legacy Of A Good Father
Much has been made over the years about the shortcomings of fathers, particularly when it comes to men of color. Television, newspapers, and movie screens are often more than eager to portray our men as absent, incarcerated, and addicted rather than provide a healthy balance…
From The City of Brotherly Love to Cypher City
Philadelphia, PA – The City of Brotherly Love transformed into Cypher City during Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast. This year was the 2nd Annual Cypher City Spotlight, Back to the Future with Cypher City LIVE Celebration of Innovation, a nationwide lyricist and R&B artist…
Nile Swim Club Grand Opening
Philadelphia, PA – The historic Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Pennsylvania reopened over the Memorial Day weekend with a full itinerary of family oriented events for current members and designed to attract new members to the venerable swimming club. The day long weekend events were…
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