Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

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A Call to Action: Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, nationally acclaimed author of The Self-Care Movement and graduate of the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University, is issuing a bold and urgent call: Black Americans must take full ownership of their self-care journey — or risk further health crises that disproportionately impact the community.

“Waiting for systems to prioritize our health has cost us dearly,” says Coach D, a veteran leadership coach, consultant, and speaker with over 25 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations. “We cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s time for us to take charge of our well-being—mentally, physically, and spiritually.”

Statistics continue to reveal devastating disparities—higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health struggles within Black communities. Coach D argues that systemic challenges are real, but they cannot be an excuse for inaction. His message is clear: Self-care is a revolutionary act.

Get The Scoop On How Caribbean Influencer Extraordinaire MSS. Francois Wins The Prestigious Wow! Factor Award!

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The Woman Audiences Can’t Forget: Why Mss Francois Just Won BRIC’s WOW! Factor Award

Some people host shows. Others create moments. And then there are the rare few who transform every appearance into an experience. That is exactly why Mss Francois has been named the recipient of the WOW! Factor Award at the 2026 B Free Awards presented by BRIC Arts & Media.

The WOW! Factor Award recognizes an on-air personality whose presence captivates audiences, commands attention, and leaves viewers wanting more. In a world overflowing with content, the award celebrates something increasingly rare: authentic connection.

For those who know Mss Francois, the honor feels less like a surprise and more like confirmation. Whether she is making audiences laugh, helping people heal, or sharing stories that inspire action, she has built a career around one simple philosophy: people may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago and now based in New York, Mss Francois has become one of the most recognizable voices in community media. As the creator and host of The Mss Francois Show, she has entertained and empowered audiences with candid conversations, humor, and real-life lessons that resonate far beyond the television screen.

Her impact extends even further through Caribbean Brilliance: Conversations with Mss Francois, a platform dedicated to highlighting the achievements and contributions of Caribbean Americans. Through meaningful interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, authors, and community changemakers, she provides a platform where stories of perseverance, leadership, and excellence can inspire future generations.

The WOW! Factor Award is not simply about popularity. It recognizes authenticity, energy, connection, and impact. Mss Francois brings a unique blend of humor, vulnerability, wisdom, and Caribbean warmth that instantly makes guests comfortable and viewers feel included. Her interviews do not feel scripted; they feel personal. Her conversations do not feel transactional; they feel transformational.

Hosted by BRIC Arts & Media, the B Free Awards celebrate excellence in community-driven storytelling and honor creators who use media to educate, inform, inspire, and amplify underrepresented voices. Winning within this distinguished field is more than an individual achievement—it is recognition that meaningful storytelling still matters.

 

Get The Scoop On The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo at Rochdale Village in SE Queens

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National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo – New York Edition to Connect NYC, Long Island, Regional and National Business Leaders for Maximum Economic Impact

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Queens, New York — Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofits, innovators, and economic development organizations from across New York City, Long Island, and beyond will gather for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking and empowerment events at the National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo “New York Edition” on June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens, NY, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo – New York Edition is designed to serve as a high-impact platform that strengthens business connections between local communities, the greater New York metropolitan region, and national business networks.

The event will unite emerging entrepreneurs, established businesses, corporate partners, chambers of commerce, government agencies, community organizations, and industry leaders to create opportunities for growth, collaboration, procurement, innovation, and long-term economic development.

Rose Ward, Owner, NFocus Management Group, LLC

“The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo – New York Edition is more than an event; it is a catalyst for opportunity, collaboration, and economic empowerment. This Expo creates a powerful space where entrepreneurs, corporations, nonprofits, and community leaders can come together to build meaningful relationships that strengthen businesses locally, regionally, and nationally. We are excited to help connect innovators and changemakers from New York City, Long Island, and beyond for maximum impact.” Rose Ward Owner, NFocus Management Group, LLC

 “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and the National Small Business Expo – New York Edition is designed to open doors, create access, and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs across diverse industries.

By bringing together businesses from New York City, Long Island, and national markets, we are creating an environment where strategic partnerships, economic growth, supplier diversity, and innovation can thrive. This Expo represents the future of collaborative business development.” Phil Andrews, Founding President, The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 

Hosted in one of the most diverse business markets in the nation, the Expo aims to bridge relationships between New York City businesses, Long Island enterprises, regional stakeholders, and national corporations seeking to expand supplier diversity, strategic partnerships, and marketplace access.

Attendees can expect:

•     High-impact business networking opportunities
•     Dynamic panel discussions and keynote presentations
•     Access to corporate and government resources
•     Small business growth strategies and innovation sessions
•     Vendor and exhibitor showcases
•     Opportunities for sponsorships and partnerships
•     Access to entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers
•     Regional and national business development connections

The Expo will also highlight the economic strength and entrepreneurial spirit of minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses that continue to drive economic growth throughout New York and across the nation.

“This Expo is about creating real connections that move businesses forward,” said event organizers. “We are bringing together entrepreneurs and leaders from New York City, Long Island, and across the country to build relationships, create opportunities, and strengthen the small business ecosystem on a regional and national level.”

OP-ED: How Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel Still Defines R&B - 35 Years Later in an Unmatched Celebration

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OP-ED: How Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel Still Defines R&B - 35 Years Later in an Unmatched Celebration at The Saban Theatre

There are artists who define a moment in music, and then there are artists who reshape it entirely. Bobby Brown belongs firmly in the second category. 

As he marks the 35th Anniversary of his landmark, 7x Platinum, #1 album Don’t Be Cruel, the celebration taking place on July 10 at the historic Saban Theatre is not simply a concert, it is a reminder of how sound, style, and cultural influence can converge to change the course of R&B history.

When Don’t Be Cruel was released in 1988, it arrived at a turning point in popular music. R&B was evolving, hip-hop was rising, and audiences were ready for something new that could bridge both worlds without losing the emotional core of soul music.

Bobby Brown delivered exactly that. 

The album helped define and popularize what would become known as New Jack Swing, a genre fusion that blended R&B vocals with hip-hop rhythms, electronic production, and an undeniable streetwise energy.

Get The Scoop On Overcoming Abuse With Shekeitha "Shay" Wilson's New Book - My Silent Tears

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Allstar Jazz Collab to

My Silent Tears: One Woman’s Journey Through Trauma, Faith, and Survival

Born in Myrtle Beach and raised in The Bronx, Shekeitha “Shay” Wilson is an author and survivor using her voice to help women break the silence surrounding abuse. Through faith, perseverance, and personal healing, Shay has transformed years of pain into a message of hope and empowerment for women facing physical, verbal, mental, and sexual abuse.

Her powerful book, My Silent Tears, serves as both a personal testimony and a source of encouragement for women who may feel trapped, isolated, or afraid to speak out. Shay says writing the book became a form of therapy and healing after enduring years of trauma and emotional darkness within abusive relationships.

Today, Shay hopes her story helps other women realize they are not alone and that healing, freedom, and strength are possible. She is also passionate about mentoring and encouraging survivors by being a listening ear for those navigating difficult situations.  Checkout Her Interview Below...

  

Financial Services Pro Nadia Doman Gives Us The Scoop On Financial Strategies Using Life Insurance

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You've worked hard, built something real, and surrounded yourself with people you love.  A  conversation about life insurance isn't about death — it's about protecting every single thing you've  built, for every person who depends on you. 

Imagine two families. Both lose a spouse unexpectedly. One had life insurance. The other did not.

 

In the first family, the surviving spouse receives a phone call from their agent. Arrangements are made.  The mortgage is covered. The children's education fund is protected. Grief is devastating — but it is just  grief, not also financial collapse.

 

In the second family, the calls are different. The bank. The landlord. The credit card company. Within  months, the family is forced to sell the home. Life's savings are gone within a year. Grief and financial  desperation arrive together — at exactly the wrong time.

This isn't a scare tactic. It is the quiet reality that plays out in families across this country every single  day. Life insurance exists so that your story, and your family's story, can be the first one.

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Most people understand, in theory, that life insurance is important. What many don't realize is how central  it is — not just at death, but throughout your entire financial life. Life insurance may help: 

▸ Replace your income If you were gone tomorrow, could your family maintain their home, cover  daily expenses, and fund your children's future on a single income? Life insurance may help fill  that gap. 

▸ Eliminate debt Mortgages, car loans, business obligations, and personal debt don't disappear.  Life insurance may ensure your family inherits your assets — not your liabilities. 

▸ Fund education Protecting your children's educational future, regardless of what happens to  you, is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.

▸ Preserve your estate Without proper planning, estate taxes and settlement costs may  significantly erode the wealth you've spent decades building. 

▸ Protect your business Key person coverage, buy-sell agreements, and business succession  funding may help ensure your business survives and thrives, even in your absence. 

▸ Build tax-advantaged wealth Certain permanent life insurance products may accumulate cash  value on a tax-deferred basis, providing a living benefit you can access when you need it most.*

Get The Scoop On Vincent Taylor's Documentary on Teachers Engaging Students

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Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement

Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for educators at all levels, highlights the critical importance of meaningful student engagement in today’s classrooms.

With nearly three decades of experience as an elementary educator, Taylor not only produced and directed the documentary but also appears as one of its featured teachers. His mission is clear: to elevate the conversation around what effective, engaging instruction truly looks like.

“Capturing the perspectives of educators in various roles was enlightening,” Taylor, who is an African American teacher in Jacksonville, Florida, shared. “But the heart of this documentary lies in the voices of students themselves — their candid insights about what engagement looks and feels like in their daily learning experiences.”

Get The Scoop On The National Small Business Expo Coming Too Rochdale Village in Southeast Queens

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National Small Business Expo – New York Edition to Connect NYC, Long Island, Regional and National Business Leaders for Maximum Economic Impact

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Queens, New York — Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofits, innovators, and economic development organizations from across New York City, Long Island, and beyond will gather for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking and empowerment events at the National Small Business Expo “New York Edition” on June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens, NY, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The National Small Business Expo – New York Edition is designed to serve as a high-impact platform that strengthens business connections between local communities, the greater New York metropolitan region, and national business networks. 

The event will unite emerging entrepreneurs, established businesses, corporate partners, chambers of commerce, government agencies, community organizations, and industry leaders to create opportunities for growth, collaboration, procurement, innovation, and long-term economic development.

Rose Ward, Owner, NFocus Management Group, LLC

“The National Small Business Expo – New York Edition is more than an event it is a catalyst for opportunity, collaboration, and economic empowerment. This Expo creates a powerful space where entrepreneurs, corporations, nonprofits, and community leaders can come together to build meaningful relationships that strengthen businesses locally, regionally, and nationally. We are excited to help connect innovators and changemakers from New York City, Long Island, and beyond for maximum impact.” Rose Ward Owner, NFocus Management Group, LLC

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and the National Small Business Expo – New York Edition is designed to open doors, create access, and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs across diverse industries. 

By bringing together businesses from New York City, Long Island, and national markets, we are creating an environment where strategic partnerships, economic growth, supplier diversity, and innovation can thrive. This Expo represents the future of collaborative business development.” Phil Andrews, Founding President, The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Get The Scoop On The Accomplished Black Scientist's AI Platform Protecting Black Women From Medical Bias and Unnecessary Surgeries

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Scientist Renee Ayo Williams Launches
Zero-Knowledge AI Platform to
Protect Black Mothers from
Medical Bias and Unnecessary Surgeries

SAN DIEGO, CA — May 2, 2026 — Renee Ayo Williams, a clinical research scientist with over 25 years of experience, has officially launched CycleSync, a groundbreaking AI-powered health advocacy platform. Built specifically to protect Black women from medical dismissal and maternal mortality, CycleSync gives women the exact tools they need to demand better care.

The launch comes at a critical time. Black women in the United States currently die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white women. Too often, their voices are ignored.

The Chesapeake Regional Wake-Up Call
For Williams, the need for a protective shield became undeniable after a shocking lawsuit in Virginia. More than 500 former patients are currently suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, alleging the hospital allowed an OB-GYN to perform unnecessary and uninformed surgeries—including hysterectomies—on women for years.

"When I read about women waking up from surgery not knowing why they were operated on, it solidified my mission," says Williams, who holds a Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) credential. "I am a scientist, but I am also a Black woman who has navigated this healthcare system. I built CycleSync so we have documented proof of our health, making it much harder for doctors to dismiss us or push us into procedures we do not need."

Get The Scoop On How Dr. Angeline Dean Launches Identity-Affirming STEAM Subscription for Black Children

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Black Female Doctor and Innovator Launches Identity-Affirming STEAM Subscription for Black Children

Melanated Neurons™, an innovative monthly identity-affirming STEAM and culture subscription box+ for Black children ages 7–12, officially launches as a bold response to the rising erasure, miseducation, banning of books, closing of African American museums, and racial hostility Black children experience in classrooms across the nation.

Founded by Dr. Angeline Dean, a cultural gap architect, scholar, and community transformation leader, Melanated Neurons™ was birthed from a personal and painful moment. After her 7-year-old great nephew was called “N*gger,” “BLACK,” and “Black monkey” at school, and while she herself was navigating white-injected oppression (commonly known as internalized racism-Matzimoyo) inside graduate school, Dr. Dean saw the urgent need for identity-affirming, place-based learning education that tells the truth, protects Black childhood, and nurtures Black genius.

Across the country, Black families are driving a historic shift in education. Homeschooling and micro-schooling among Black households have grown at record rates as parents seek culturally grounded, truth-based alternatives to schools that increasingly censor race, history, and identity. National data shows homeschooling has risen more than 40% among non-white families, while the subscription-learning industry is projected to surpass $25 billion by 2030.

Melanated Neurons™ emerges at the intersection of both movements, meeting the growing demand for educational tools that affirm, empower, and restore cultural memory.

Get The Scoop On The Next Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit Remix On April 21st - April 23rd

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The Black Health & Wealth
Virtual Summit Remix Continues to Showcase
The New Dream Team of Medical and
Entrepreneurial Powerhouses

April 21st, April 22nd and April 23rd

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The Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit Remix isn’t just another online event — it’s a strategic gathering of culture, capital, and community.  Curator Kamau Austin shares his overview "this year’s summit is already bringing together a Dream Team of medical innovators, wealth builders, business architects, and movement leaders who are flipping the script on what health and economic empowerment looks like in Black America."

"In a period when over 1.1 million Black people have lost their jobs and Black unemployment hit over 7.2 percent, since the last election cycle, the Black Health and Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 is a timely and relevant event to jump start an economic reset in our community," adds Austin.   This year's line up of presenters for the virtual summit are impressive to say the least and state the obvious. 

On the wealth side, financier and investor Gary Smith will break down how he has helped Black communities move from being shoppers in the mall to owners of the mall — making major corporations cut the rent check to us.  Gary also has extensive experience in helping Blacks and other entrepreneurs buy and sell viable businesses.

Financier, Business & Commercial Real Estate
Investor and business broker Gary Smith 

Tech titan and multimillionaire Chuck Starks, author of Get Rich While Black!, will share how he scaled an Inc. 500 company and turned distressed properties in our communities into high-value community assets.

Self-Made Millionaire Chuck Starks

The health and innovation lane is just as powerful. Medical researcher Renee Williams is using AI to help Black women achieve better health outcomes, proving that technology can be both culturally competent, enhancing health, and life-saving.

Medical Researcher and
AI and App Innovator Renee Williams 

Afi S. Okon, MPA, founder of the American Obesity Foundation, continues to push solutions and policy conversations around one of the most urgent health crises impacting our community.  Ms. Okon is a Solutions provider with focus on wellness and community empowerment.

Afi is the Creator of Let’s Make Healthy Our New Happy, a nationwide campaign designed to reframe health as joyful, doable and family-centered journey that meet families where they are – at home, school, places of worship and in their neighborhoods. With over a decade of expertise in nonprofit leadership and deep-rooted passion for community well-being, Ms. Okon has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities through education, advocacy and empowerment.

Pierre Clark is a Harvard-trained entrepreneur and will deliver high-level strategies on creative business development and smart investments.  He is the Founder-Editor of The Entrepreneur’s Corner™, Homefree, NuFutures Development Ventures LLC, and NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd.

Pierre is also a well respected writer and publisher on entrepreneurial and business operations.