HBCU Grad Ashley Little Launches Magazine For Black CEOs

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HBCU GRAD ASHLEY LITTLE LAUNCHES GAME-CHANGING PUBLICATION FOR BLACK ENTREPRENEURS

Nationwide -- Meet Ashley Little, founder and Editor-In-Chief of "Creating Your Seat At The Table International Magazine," an online and print magazine for the growing entrepreneur. The publication provides real-life strategies and solutions from experts who are changing the narrative in their respective industries.

Ashley, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, created the publication with entrepreneurs, authorpreneurs, and mompreneurs in mind. She comments, "It is important for us to create and build our own tables. This international magazine will highlight people who are doing great things throughout the world."

The Inaugural Issue was released in June 2020 and was filled with powerhouses who are doing great things internationally and nationally. Dr. George Fraser and Traycee Gales graced the front cover and Dr. Leslie Hodge and Porscha Lee Taylor graced the back cover.

Ashley continues, "We are excited about our quarterly issues and will continue to change the narrative by providing life-changing content and solutions for the growing entrepreneur."

Purchase your copy today at AshleyLittleEnterprises.com. Both digital and print copies are available!

Black Developer in Virginia Raising $1.5M

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BLACK-LED NON-PROFIT DEVELOPER TO RAISE $1.5M FOR HOUSING ACQUISITION/REHABILITATION

Nationwide --  Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC), a certified black-led Community Development Entity (CDE), is seeking equity investors for up to $1.5 million to scale its investment model of acquiring, renovating, leasing, and selling single-family homes in low-income communities.

"We have a model that works for black investors. Whether they're individuals, families, or minority-owned small businesses, we provide an opportunity for regular income, by acquiring run-down, foreclosed homes and turning those structures into quality, affordable housing for disabled and homeless veterans, ex-offenders, and low- to moderate-income families - those who need it most," said James R. Taylor, Founder and President of VHCDC.

"We've worked hard the past few years to build a pipeline of first-time home buyers and position our organization to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties, which enables us to deliver quality, affordable housing to renters and first-time homebuyers alike," he said.

"We succeeded in attracting a small number of local investors in the past three years who receive regular dividends of about 4% every six months. Our ROI since July 2017 is 28.52%, which we believe is a decent return. Now is the time to scale our Partnership. There's plenty of real estate in our communities in need of attention, a significant number of disabled/homeless veterans and ex-offenders desperately in need of affordable housing, and plenty of black professionals who can invest in their backyards. We need to make this happen," said Mr. Taylor.

Checkout The New Fund For Black Businesses to Bridge Wealth Gap

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ENTREPRENEURS KICK OFF NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO FUND BLACK BUSINESSES AND BRIDGE THE BLACK WEALTH GAP

Fairfax, VA --  As part of a national movement to bridge the Black wealth gap, a group of entrepreneurs has launched The 10K Project(TM) - a 100% Black-owned equity crowdfunding platform to create a new generation of Black businesses.

The project allows micro investors to join for $100 and have the opportunity to invest in Black-owned small businesses. If 10,000 people to invest as little as $100, then there would be $1 million to support these businesses. In addition to accessing opportunities to invest, members will have access to financial literacy webinars, wealth building educational resources, community forums, and the ability to network and learn from each other.

"I believe Black entrepreneurs need a platform where they can find investors since many are not likely to get loans from banks or family members," said Cheree Warrick, a co-founder and the project's CEO. The 10K Project(TM) tells entrepreneurs to bring their innovative ideas and pitch those ideas to the community.

Black High School Music Group Releases Groundbreaking Animated Music Video

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC GROUP RELEASES GROUNDBREAKING ANIMATED VIDEO ADDRESSING CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES

Columbus, OH -- The Paragon Project, a revolving collective of nationally-recognized high school artists, found a unique way to release its fourth album as schools shut down and live performances stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The full project was released as an illustrated lyric video on July 10, 2020, via YouTube. The album features songs with Truck North of the Grammy award-winning band The Roots and nerdcore rapper Mega Ran.

The Paragon Project Vol. 4: Add-A-Lesson uses music to tell a coming of age story of a young adult tackling trauma, social media addiction, depression, peer pressure, substance abuse, and experimentation. The project features original hip hop, R&B, and afrobeat music written, produced, and arranged by students from Grammy award-winning Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, an art-centered public high school in Columbus, Ohio.

Black-Owned Line of Essential Oils

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR'S LINE OF ESSENTIAL OILS IS A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

Nyack, NY -- In 2010, Dan Mintz discovered that a certain blend of essential oils was extremely helpful in combating pain and healing, as well as preventing various other ailments. He named the blend Mind Body Soul Oil.

Now as the founder of his own line of oil blends, Mintz says that he has found this natural alternative to be a true medicinal wonder for a multitude of remedies, such as: combating viruses, colds and the flu, arthritis pain, backaches, stiff neck, anxiety, migraine headaches, muscle cramps, heel spurs, hemorrhoids, gout, kitchen burns, cold sores, staph infections, postoperative issues, psoriasis outbreaks, trouble sleeping, scalp itch, bleeding of the nose or cuts, salon scalp burns, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and more.

Mintz comments, "Our blends are effective against many ailments because essential oils can work across the board to address numerous issues that affect the health and well-being of the human body."

Must-Read Book For Black Youth

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FROM CHAMPIONSHIPS TO FIRST CRUSHES -- THIS NEW BOOK IS A MUST-READ FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH

Nationwide -- The Yearbook by Jonathan Johnson is a middle-grade fiction book for children aged 10+ with friendships themes and relevance. The book is a must-read for African American boys and girls across the country.

Here's the synopsis:

Being an eighth-grade young man isn't just complicated but can be confusing as well. It's hard enough maintaining straight A's, being a great basketball player, and trying to maintain a solid social life... now you add girls on top of all those things and you are bound to end up more confused than you previously were.

Legal Service Protects Blacks During Police Encounters

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NEW LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP PROTECT AFRICAN AMERICANS DURING POLICE ENCOUNTERS

Nationwide --  By Your Side Legal Services (BYSLS) the first company to offer legal representation during encounters with law enforcement announces their crowdfunding campaign kickoff and can be viewed at https://igg.me/at/BYSL

The money raised will be used to build an application that connects its clients with lawyers during interactions with law enforcement and to market their services.

When BYSLS clients see blue lights in their rearview mirror or are stopped by a police officer on the street they will activate the BYSLS application. The application will connect them with a lawyer who will represent them during the encounter with law enforcement. When the officer approaches one of their clients, the client will hand the officer the BYSLS introduction card. The introduction card informs the officer that their clients are going to refuse to answer questions based on their 5th Amendment rights and do not consent to a search of their person, vehicle or passengers. It also informs the officer that their lawyer is on the phone and will speak on their behalf.

Black CEO on Fast Track to Becoming Millionaire

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR ON FAST TRACK TO BECOMING A FIRST GENERATION MILLIONAIRE

Nationwide -- Tristan Herbert "Art" is a self-taught celebrity artist who pummeled his way into the art world by virtue of the internet. As a budding entrepreneur currently overseeing three separate operations and having ownership in two additional corporations, Herbert uses social-media sites to get his designs in front of the public.

Operating in Baltimore, Herbert used creating customized products such as cell phone and tablet covers for iPhone and Android users as a stepping stone for his business. It wouldn't take long before popular athletes and notable figures sought after his distinctive cases.

NBA stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are a few of the many notable names on Tristan's resume. Additionally, he sells fine art paintings and portraits that have been confirmed to sell for thousands of dollars. The company's most noted success to date is providing art to over 150 athletes in the four major professional sports in the United States though it has recorded over 3,000 customers to date.

Author Lisa Jenkins, "Broken Pieces Made Whole"

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SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHOR LISA R. JENKINS RELEASES HER FOURTH BOOK "BROKEN PIECES MADE WHOLE" TO GIVE A VOICE TO THE

Chicago, IL  Chicago-native Lisa R. Jenkins recently released Broken Pieces Made Whole - Making a New Life After Escaping the Old One(s), her fourth book and accompanying personal manual. Through her pen and voice, Jenkins strives to be a resource to those who have been silenced by fear. She has discovered the importance of living a fulfilling and purposeful life through self-publishing four books to date including How to Get the F#@% Out (Under the pseudonym Skylar James), A Mother's Love Through A Broken Heart, and an eBook, How to Identify Four Common Generational Curses.

Broken Pieces Made Whole is a detailed account of how she lived through and overcame a dysfunctional relationship with her mother, an abusive relationship with her daughter's father, and Endometriosis that tried to destroy her life and career. The personal manual was created to help readers gain practical knowledge and experience in various areas surrounding self-reflection, domestic violence, generational curses, toxic relationships, self-care, and much more.

Book Helps Kids Understand Racism

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AUTHOR'S BOOK HELPS CHILDREN WHEN THEY BEGIN TO SEE RACISM AND NOTICE DIFFERENCES

Nationwide -- Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Ella: Who Am I? by La'Shaun Garcia, a children's book about learning and understanding one's culture and ethnicity in a fun way for all children and families. How to help answer the question of differences through example. The book features beautiful illustrations and simple text to show a child’s curiosity and boldness through the love of family and togetherness.

The synopsis:

Meet Ella. She's a curious five-year-old who loves to play, and she’s about to discover a little more about her heritage! When Ella goes to kindergarten, she realizes that she doesn’t look like the other kids. Her teacher, Mrs. Chang, suggests that Ella ask her parents about their culture. And so begins an entertaining and educational journey as Ella explores her American culture and her parents' heritage. Through this multicultural book series, Ella discovers that learning about your family can be fun!

Be UPlifted By Iconic Music Legend Jody Watley Inspiring Healing During These Turbulent Times

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Jody Watley

Iconic. Trendsetter. Forever Relevant.

Delivers A Timely Spoken Word Anthem

“The Healing”

Jody Watley forever remains relevant as one of the architects of 21st century pop.  From her groundbreaking union of rap and R&B (1987’s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim) to her vision-forward amalgamation of high fashion, street fashion and music in the 1980s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Jody Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.

Her adoring fans from ‘old school,’ to ‘new school,’ embrace the Grammy-Award-winning artist, songwriter, visionary and producer with great adoration, including writers who assessed her broad and deep impact. Iconic. Trendsetter. Relevant.

Jody Watley has blended all of these and much more into a singular career in music, fashion, and longevity that’s influence generations.  We are fortunate to engage and connect with the icon on her social media platforms – a tremendous treat and honor!

Her timely spoken word anthem release, “The Healing,” with lyric video touching up the civil unrest and Black Lives Matter stretches globally with a message that resonates with listeners everywhere. The beautiful living legend reminds us to keep living, keep loving and keep moving forward.

Checkout How These 91 Black Businesses Made Over $49 Million In Total Sales Mostly After COVID-19

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91 Black Businesses Made $49 Million In Sales Mostly After The COVID-19 Crisis

Traffic Sales and Profit mastermind cohort proves that Black-owned businesses can thrive despite the COVID-19 crisis.

Nationwide -- Traffic Sales and Profit (TSP), a powerful network and Facebook group of almost 14,000 purpose-driven African American entrepreneurs, has announced that 91 of the Black business owners in their tribe have worked together to collectively generate $49 million in sales within just one year (from July 2019 to July 2020). Led by its founder, Lamar Tyler, the members of TSP are owners of everything from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce brands to service and product-based businesses.

What's even more interesting is that this group of Black-owned businesses, called the TSP Mastermind, was able to generate most of that revenue AFTER the COVID-19 pandemic began. This proves that there is another side to the story reported by CBS News and other news outlets that 41% of Black-owned businesses have closed for good due to COVID-19.

How are they doing this?

Via his Facebook group, events, and courses, Tyler has been extremely instrumental in providing surefire systems and strategies that help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, scale, and generate profits with ease.

"Black businesses are growing even in the midst of crisis," he says. "Especially, those that are positioned to leverage digital marketing and sales strategies."

He adds, "Black businesses need a safe space where they can lean in for support around the three keys to growth that we've discovered over the years. They are mindset, strategy, and execution. Without all three, it's impossible to grow and reach your goals."

Tyler's keys to success are proven through the startling accomplishments of his 12-month mentorship program designed to elevate businesses to their next level of success. His tribe's top-performing businesses include:

• AfricanAncestry.com
• CurlMix
• Izzy and Liv
• Freres Branchiaux
• Confidence By Gabby Goodwin
• CurlKit
• Urban Intellectuals
• Naturalicious
• Bamblu
• the Nikki Klugh Design Group...

...and many others.