Checkout Legendary Funnyman Michael Colyar As He Brings the Laugh with His Virtual Coronavirus Quarantine Comedy Show

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Legendary Comedian Michael Colyar To Perform Virtual "Coronavirus Quarantine Comedy" This Sunday, March 22

Nationwide - Michael Colyar will bring the laughs to you from his home in "Michael Colyar Coronavirus Quarantine Comedy Special," streaming live simultaneously on Facebook and Instagram, this Sunday, March 22nd at 3 pm, PST/ 6:00 ET - @michaelcolyar

In a time when laughter is welcomed to take the edge off during these challenging times, the iconic funnyman, actor and author Michael Colyar will bring the funny, like never before.

As one of the most respected stand-up comedians in the entertainment business, Michael Colyar specializes in observational humor which stems directly from his own personal experiences and people he has come across in life.

Through his quick wit and hilarious style of comedy, Michael is among the top observational comedians which include: Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Margaret Cho, Wanda Skye, Paul Mooney, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock to name a few.

Checkout The 11 Misconceptions Black People Have About The Coronavirus Outbreak

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TOP 11 MISCONCEPTIONS MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

Nationwide --  Coronavirus, also known scientifically as COVID-19, has been a global nightmare. One by one, the virus has infiltrated nearly every country and about 10% of those who have contracted the virus have died. Sadly, there are many African Americans who still don't fully understand what the virus is, and how to prevent it.

Here are the top 11 most common misconceptions that many in the Black community have:

#1 - Black People Can't Get It: This is simply not true. To date, at least three African American NBA players have contracted the virus. In addition, several African nations including Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya have all reported individuals who have tested positive for the viral. Therefore, Black people are not immune to the virus.

#2 - Vodka Kills the Virus: Most vodka brands are only 40 percent alcohol, and that is not high enough to effectively kill microbes. The CDC recommends using handsaniter that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

#3 - You Need Health Insurance to Be Tested: Definitely not true. The U.S. government has mandated free testing to all individuals who have the symptoms of Coronavirus. All hospitals are required to comply, but not all hospitals may have enough test kits. In addition, there may be a long waiting line to get tested...

Purple Heart Awardee And HBCU Wellness Educator Dr. Charles Singleton Gives The Scoop On The Coronavirus COVID-19

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COVID-19 ALERT of The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2020 By HBCU-ECSU Wellness Writer Dr. Charles Singleton

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) ALERT of The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2020  Overton Brooks VA Medical Center: Stay Informed About The Coronavirus

Face Masks?

U.S. 20th Surgeon General Dr. Jerome M. Adams
   
“Wearing facemasks could actually increase a person's risk of contracting COVID-19, ‘the Novel Coronavirus Disease that causes respiratory illness in humans.’ You can increase your risk of getting it by wearing a mask if you are not a health care provider.  Folks who don't know how to wear them properly tend to touch their faces a lot and actually can increase the spread of coronavirus,"  says Dr. Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General.  “Surgical facemasks help keep infected people from spreading the coronavirus, but they don’t do a whole lot in terms of keeping healthy people from getting the virus.” --- Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County’s health officer,  Multnomah County Oregon.

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) ALERT of The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2020

“Each One Teach One,” Highly Decorated U. S. Army Veteran, HBCU-ECSU Wellness Educator, Dr. Charles L. Singleton, Clinical Research Volunteer of the Year, the ATLANTA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (AVAHCS) reminds us, in this most problematic time of "severe viral uncertainty," that "each person teaches another to learn about staying well at living, during all stages of life." Therefore, each of us must continually use precautionary measures and due diligence throughout our daily lives to improve optimal wellbeing and public health.

Singleton is sincerely hoping that everyone will seriously understand and precautionarily consider the COVID-19 ALERT of The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 02/25/2020.  Simply because, the possibility of a “severe medical Infectious disease spread” could put many people at risk for becoming infected from this sickness.

Black Millionaires Inspire New Online Community for Entrepreneurs

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LESSONS FROM BLACK MILLIONAIRES USED TO LAUNCH ONLINE NETWORK & MASTERMIND FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Nationwide -- Brother Bedford, best-selling author and creator of Conversations With Black Millionaires, has launched The Masters Of Business Network & Mastermind as an online community that provides lessons and training from successful Black entrepreneurs. The M.O.B. also provides the space for users to share their business experience, network and mastermind with brothers and sisters from around the world.

Bedford, who is the best-selling author and creator of Conversations With Black Millionaires, believes entrepreneurship is the answer to curtail the serious economic and social problems we have in our community. He is not alone.

According to the recent McKinsey Report, "Automation and Artificial Intelligence will disrupt -- meaning kill or replace -- 4.5 million jobs held by African Americans by 2030." The report goes on to say further that, "African American workers are at a 10% higher risk to losing their jobs from automation than the general population."

Investors Invited to Tour Africa to Explore Business Opportunities

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INVESTORS INVITED TO TOUR AFRICA FOR FREE TO EXPLORE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Nationwide  Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Africa Investment Guide (AfricaInvestmentGuide.com) is an Africa-focused real estate investment, management and travel planning company with a track record of 10+ years, 130 U.S. and international investors, and a clear mission: to help new investors on a budget increase their wealth.

With a minimum investment of $100 monthly made online, American investors can join their Beginner Investment Group and can access a portfolio of quality, private commercial African real estate that's vetted and managed by Africa Investment Guide. They can also earn an interest rate more than 4 times what most US banks offer!

NYC Black CEO Building Schools in Africa

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MEET THE FOUNDER OF THE FASHION BRAND BUILDING SCHOOLS IN RURAL AFRICA -- ONE OUTFIT AT A TIME!

Nationwide  -- Uyi Omorogbe is the mastermind behind NASO, a Black-owned contemporary fashion brand that marries Western and African culture to create timeless, minimalist pieces accented with authentic textiles from Africa. Designed in New York City but made in Africa, the apparel line is perfect for the fashion forward global citizen.

Uyi is a first-generation Nigerian-American who recently graduated from Colgate University where he was also a Division 1 Men’s soccer player.

2020 Conference For Black Authors Expands to Two Days

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    2020 CONFERENCE FOR BLACK AUTHORS   EXPANDS TO TWO DAYS

 

Detroit, MI From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row to packed rooms in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago, The Red Ink Conference is the nation's premier conference that is taking the literary map by storm!

And this year, it returns to where it all started: Motown! Whether you're an aspiring author with only a creative idea for a book, or you have 20+ books published, and you're ready to take your books to the next level, this is the conference for you! This one-of-a-kind conference empowers attendees to write, edit and market their next bestseller - at a fraction of the cost. It all takes place in Detroit at the Marygrove Conservancy, 8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI, 48221, on May 15 and 16, 2020. In addition to engaging information and quality networking, attendees will experience on-screen editorial exercises, writing prompts, professional headshots and an industry-specific vendor showcase!

Amazon Honors Black Family-Owned Biz

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BLACK FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS THAT LAUNCHED 40 PRODUCTS ON AMAZON FEATURED IN NEW COMMERCIAL

 

Nationwide -- Darlyng & Co., a lifestyle kids brand, has become the first Black-owned family business to be featured in a national advertising campaign launched by Amazon. The national campaign ran on broadcast TV on major networks as well as across online and social media channels. 

Darlyng & Co. was also featured in a commercial on Amazon Storefronts, a dedicated store featuring U.S.-based small and medium-sized business. Earlier this year, they were an Amazon storefront of the week and are currently one of the fastest-growing Black-owned baby brands in the country.

This admiringly innovative brand Darlyng & Co. was nominated as the small family business of the year 2018 by Black Enterprise is earning national recognition for their amazing products and also have been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine, Essence, and Marie Claire.

New GA Bill Could Lead to Mass Incarceration of Children

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MEET THE FIVE STATE LAWMAKERS LEADING THE CHARGE FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF MASS INCARCERATION

 

Atlanta, GA -- Activists in Georgia say a new bill being proposed by five state lawmakers will lead to the mass incarceration of children as young as 13. It's known as the Gang Bill (House Bill 994), and it was sponsored by State Representatives Bert Reeves, Barry Fleming, Chuck Efstration, Andy Welch, and Ginny Ehrhart.

The bill comes on the heels of Georgia making substantial changes to reform the criminal justice system. By the end of former Governor Nathan Deal's final term, the State had created an accountability court, reduced mandatory minimum sentences, allowed prosecutors to choose diversion programs, and reduced certain nonviolent felonies to misdemeanor offenses.

Web Site Helps Parents Find Black Baby Books

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WEB SITE HELPS PARENTS DISCOVER & PURCHASE CHILDREN'S BOOKS WITH BLACK CHARACTERS

Nationwide -- Children's books with Black representation are now easier to find thanks to author and serial entrepreneur Veronica N. Chapman, founder of BlackBabyBooks.com.

Chapman's company, Boxxout Enterprises, designs creative solutions for social change. BlackBabyBooks.com, which makes it easier to discover and purchase children's books with Black characters, is an initiative under the Boxxout umbrella.

A children's book author herself, Chapman launched the web site in response to the challenges shared by attendees at her book signings. She comments, "When I published my first children's book, people would often tell me that they had trouble finding children's books with Black characters.

Early literacy is so important, as is representation in the books our children read, so I spent a weekend designing BlackBabyBooks.com."

National Black Doll Museum, Special New Exhibit

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NATIONAL BLACK DOLL MUSEUM TO FEATURE BARBIE & EBONY FASHION FAIR IN NEW EXHIBIT

 
Mansfield, MA The National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture - the only museum in the country whose mission is to preserve the history of African Americans through the art and craft of Black dolls - will spend 2020 telling the story of beauty, culture and empowerment in its newest exhibit VIBE: Visions In Black Elegance. The exhibit features the 40th Anniversary of Black Barbie and a tribute to The Ebony Fashion Fair.
The exhibit opens in May with the annual Mother's Day Tea held at Lombardo's in Randolph, MA, commemorating the creation of the first Black Barbie doll by Kitty Black Perkins, this year guest speaker. 

"Yes, She Does Come In Black!" This May, the museum will pull out all the high fashion stops (with over 300 Barbie's...) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Black Barbie doll. As we explore the creativity of her designer, Kitty Black Perkins, we'll look at the significance of this groundbreaking doll. Why was a Black Barbie so important? How has she changed in the last four decades? And how has she changed the industry? This will truly be a series of exhibits not to be missed by any Barbie lover.

Iconic Comedian Michael Colyar Makes Appearance on Popular Vlogger Tabitha Brown Show

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Iconic Comedian Michael Colyar Makes Guest Appearance On Hit Show, "Guess Who's Coming to Wednesdays," Hosted By Popular Vlogger Tabitha Brown

A Living Legend in Comedy Michael Colyar

Iconic comedian, author and motivational guru, Michael Colyar makes special guest appearance on Tabitha Brown, popular vlogger hit show, "Guess who's coming to Wednesdays." For air date, visit @IamTabithaBrown

As one of the most respected stand-up comedians in the entertainment business, Michael Colyar specializes in observational humor which stems directly from his own personal experiences and people he has come across in life.  Through his quick wit and hilarious style of comedy, Michael is among the top observational comedians which include: Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Margaret Cho, Wanda Skye, Paul Mooney, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock to name a few.

Over a span of 33-plus years, Michael has built his television and film career working with such luminaries as the late John Singleton and Bernie Mac. He is also known for his work with Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Cedric The Entertainer, Oprah Winfrey and many more.

Popular vlogger Tabitha Brown