Saturday, August 22, 2020

Resume Writer Helping Top Black Professionals Around the World

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MEET THE RESUME WRITER HELPING TOP BLACK PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD TO TRANSFORM THEIR RESUMES AND ATTRACT LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES



Nationwide -- Tawana Woods, founder and CEO of Country's Best Resumes has worked with some of the most sought-after executives in the world. For more than 20 years, she has helped all levels of executives, from entry to C-suite leaders of global enterprises by offering a suite of services - career coaching, resume writing, and interview prep.She comments, "I absolutely love what I do! I work with some of the most talented and amazing leaders of the modern world – at least that is how I see them. My job as a resume writer is job is to highlight and remind professionals of their gifts and accomplishments. I write powerful and targeted resumes designed to make my clients look good on paper, outshine the competition, and get the job. From entry-level clerk to CEO, my goal is to tell my client's unique and true story."

Tawana has been sought after as a speaker and resume writer for many schools, enterprises, and major publications. Over the course of her career, she has helped to write more than 30,000 resumes for schools, employers, community organizations, business owners, and job seekers. Her work has been published in resume books, including Resumes that Pop! She has been interviewed by top publications, including Black Enterprise Magazine and featured on local and national news media, including New York's News1 and the NY Post. Her guides have been used by top colleges including Rutgers University, University of Colorado, NY's Fashion Institute, University of Houston, and many others. Tawana has worked with community organizations including Dress for Success, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, and Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuyvesant Gateway Bid, among many others.

Black Writers Weekend Goes Virtual

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BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND POWERED BY AAMBC INC GOES VIRTUAL


Nationwide  Black Writers Weekend virtual experience will stream online on Thursday, August 27th to Saturday, August 29th. While the event usually takes place in June, pushing the date back, has given them the beautiful opportunity to take part in Black August. Signifying a month of historical civil rights moments in black history, Black August celebrates the history of Black Resistance. The festival, which is powered by AAMBC Inc, has amplified black creative voices for over 12 years through literacy programs and events furthermore contributing to the elevation of Black excellence.

Celebrating and acknowledging black creators that have paved the way for future authors and filmmakers, has always been the goal for CEO and founder of Black Writers Weekend, Tamika Newhouse. See the list below for a preview of some of the talents and events.

DC Black-Owned Tech Firm Partners With Major Real Estate Developer

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BLACK-OWNED TECH FIRM PARTNERS WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER TO GIVE TENANTS VIRTUAL TOURS OF COMMERCIAL SPACES


Nationwide  JBG Smith (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, is working with Zak Kidd, founder of OfficeTour, a DC-based Black-owned tech company, to launch a new web application that allows JBG Smith leasing professionals to virtually and interactively guide prospective tenants and their brokers through commercial spaces.

"Innovation, creativity, market leadership, and customer experience are essential to office leasing in all market conditions," said David Ritchey, Executive Vice President of JBG Smith. "The COVID-19 crisis made it clear that our virtual experience needed to reflect the same best-in-class approach. Through our collaboration with OfficeTour, we can couple a dynamic visual experience with the enhanced ability to communicate with our clients by responding to questions and pointing out key features that might go unnoticed during a self-guided virtual tour. Open communication and relationship building are important aspects of leasing, and we want to ensure that remains feasible, even virtually."

Friday, August 21, 2020

18-Year Old to Open Black-Owned Coffee Shop in San Diego

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18-YEAR OLD TO LAUNCH COFFEE & APOTHECARY SHOP THAT SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR BLACK BUSINESSES

Nationwide A barrier-breaking fundraising campaign has launched on Kickstarter by recent high school graduate and entrepreneur, Zachary Hamlett. He aims to open The Hamlett, San Diego's newest Black-owned coffee and apothecary shop.

Described by Hamlett as "a community hub and incubator promoting Black-owned enterprises and wellness," the shop will serve fair-trade coffee, specialty drinks, and healthy bites while promoting local commerce and hosting weekly events. Products for sale will include a variety of hard-to-find apothecary herbs, hand made accessories, books, art, and more.

Black Author Warns Single Dating Women

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FATHERHOOD EXPERT RELEASES BOOK WARNING SINGLE DATING WOMEN ABOUT A NEW POPULATION OF MEN AND PROVIDES WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR!

Nationwide  "I'm pregnant" are two words men actively dating would rather not hear. Many single women are unaware there is a population of men who exist with no intention of accepting parental responsibility for their actions. Add to the equation single mothers are being murdered by their children’s fathers while involved in custody and child support cases. Dating abuse is also prevalent, as many women are experiencing while participating on various dating sites.

10 Warning Signs: Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric Legette encourages women to watch for the warning signs of men who may walk away after pregnancy occurs. According to WomensLaw.org, anyone can be a victim of domestic violence or dating violence. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Further, females ages 18 to 24 and 25 to 34 experienced the highest rates of domestic violence. Nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (48.4% and 48.8%, respectively).

Thursday, August 20, 2020

App Brings Black Businesses Together

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NEW "BOSS UP" APP BRINGS BLACK BUSINESSES TOGETHER ON AN INNOVATIVE PLATFORM

Nationwide  Boss Up Magazine has launched The Boss Experience mobile app, designed to provide entertainment, resources, and connections of Black-owned businesses and brands to its app users. The app has officially been released to the Apple and Google Play stores for download - and has received a very positive response thus far.

The multi-faceted app has featured 150+ businesses and has gained an unwavering amount of support. Featuring news, podcasts, music, shows, business directory, venue directory, events, product launches, and entertainment - the app gives its users a seamless and unique experience. With endless networking opportunities, exposure, and entertainment all in one place - it is undoubtedly the go-to app! The Boss Experience has been featured across various news outlets and social media platforms, as well as YouTube.

August Declared Black Mental Health Awareness

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AUGUST DECLARED GLOBAL BLACK MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH BY BLACK THERAPY CENTRAL AND OTHER BLACK ORGANIZATIONS

Nationwide  August is now Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month (GBMHAM) declares Black Therapy Central and other Black organizations to recognize that Black people, regardless of location, face similar mental health issues and self-hatred problems caused by the trauma of global systemic racism. The specific mental health needs of Black people around the world are distinct and unique, and therefore separate from other groups.

Black Therapy Central launches the campaign in conjunction with other Black organizations focused on the need for improved collective wellness and the restoration of humanity within Black communities. BTC asserts that to deal with Black mental health challenges and elevate above them, solutions must be presented that address the interrelated issues. The organizations will host various GBMHAM online and offline activities so that individuals, businesses, and families can directly and openly address challenges that impact Black mental health.

Black CPA Helped Clients Save $8 Million

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BLACK CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HELPED CLIENTS SAVE OVER $8M IN TAXES

Nationwide  Many small and medium-sized businesses end up overpaying taxes because they often seek help from amateur accountants, tax preparers, and even well-meaning Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who do not provide the relevant proactive tax-related information to them. However, Michel Valbrun, CPA, founder of The Valbrun Group, a Black-owned accounting firm says that his company is helping businesses across the country to legally and ethically reduce their tax burden.

About the founder

Michel is an award-winning author and speaker from Florida. After completing a degree in accounting from the University of Florida, Michel went on to become a CPA. After having started his career at Ernst and Young, Michel went on to serve several Fortune 500 companies across various verticals including advisory, audit, accounting, and tax. He also worked for numerous accounting firms all throughout his career.

Jazzman Saving New Orleans Music Community

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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZMAN DELFEAYO MARSALIS LEADS URGENT APPEAL TO SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC COMMUNITY

Nationwide Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans musician, trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis is launching a new non-profit designed to help keep the city's music culture thriving.

"My dad dedicated his life to growing and promoting New Orleans musicians," said Marsalis the legendary New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis who succumbed to COVID-19 on April 1, 2020, at the age of 85. "Today, the global health pandemic presents a threat to New Orleans' culture bearers like none before. No less than our centuries-old musical heritage is at risk. With all performance venues shut down indefinitely and the musical tourism industry boarded up, our artists are struggling with both professional and financial uncertainty. Keep NOLA Music Alive was organized to fill a huge void."

Delfeayo kicks off the fundraising effort with a "Double-Nickel Birthday Bash" virtual performance marking his 55th birthday celebration. To catch the rebroadcast of the concert, log on to Facebook.com/DelfeayoMarsalis. The concert features dynamic performances by the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, vocal powerhouse Tonya Boyd-Cannon, and a swinging tribute by students of the Uptown Music Theatre.

Donations for Keep NOLA Music Alive can be made now at www.knoma.org. Donors can indicate how their funds are to be utilized and/or include a personal dedication in honor of a particular person or artist.

"We know the need is there, so now is the time to step up and help," says Marsalis.

The idea to start the KNOMA initiative arose from a local record store's tribute to Marsalis' father.

"Peaches Records in Uptown New Orleans, for decades a supporter of local artists and New Orleans music, posted a sign that read, 'Thank you, Ellis Marsalis, for Keeping NOLA Music Alive!' the day after my dad's passing," Marsalis said. He developed a plan, assembled a board of directors, and secured lead funding for KNOMA, assuring that 100 percent of all donations go directly to New Orleans musicians and culture bearers.

Artists, who must be native-born or long-term resident performers in New Orleans to receive assistance, can apply for grants through KNOMA's website.

"We can no longer take for granted the brass bands on corners, the street musicians in Jackson Square, and the players in our clubs who perform with the joy and celebration that millions of visitors equate with the Big Easy," says Marsalis. "We have to keep our music, the heart of New Orleans, beating for generations to come!"

For more information and to donate, visit www.knoma.org

Join in on the fun at Facebook.com/DelfeayoMarsalis or DMarsalis.com

MISSION

Keep NOLA Music Alive assists in sustaining New Orleans culture by providing emergency aid to native musicians and culture bearers.


Anti-Violence Program in DC Concludes

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VIRTUAL, SIX-WEEK VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC CONCLUDES WITH YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS

Washington, DC  The Center for Innovation Research and Transformation in Education (CIRTE) is excited to report on the success of its virtual Public Safety Academy. The program, created in conjunction with the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, is geared toward 25 youth in Washington. D.C. who reside in high crime police service areas who are interested in public service careers.

The ultimate outcome of the Public Safety Academy is to equip youth with skills to seek alternatives to violence and crime. The work experiences through the academy are designed to help attendees (1) identify and apply strategies to overcome trauma in their lives; (2) unpack and understand frameworks for effective civic engagement activities; (3) identify and apply sound financial literacy habits; and (4) learn resiliency through mentoring. Each participant worked with peers to develop culminating civic engagement projects that were carried out during the week of July 27 - 31, 2020. These projects were designed to combat challenges they’ve identified in their community which include Gun Violence, trauma, and persistent unemployment rates. Attendees also beamed with excitement from the lessons they acquired in the culturally relevant financial literacy segment of the program. Each participant was given $100 to start buying and selling stocks in their personal investment portfolios.

Black Woman-Owned Online K-12 School

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ENTREPRENEUR MAKES HISTORY AS FOUNDER OF ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED ONLINE K-12 VIRTUAL SCHOOLS

Nationwide  Meet Dana Delane-Williams, the owner and founder of American High School, an online virtual school for grades K-12 that has been leading the way in online education in the U.S. for over 18 years. She has made history as one of the only African American women in the country to accomplish this and has committed herself to revolutionizing education to ensure that she gives kids the minimum credentials they need to succeed in life - their high school diploma.

As the effects of the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to rage on, almost all areas of everyday life have been changed. This truth has led to a paradigm shift in the way we work, interact, and educate students in the U.S. and worldwide. The traditional is now untraditional, with the old path, replaced by a new direction, our new norm.

How it all began

Dana began her foray into teaching classes online while she was an instructor at the University of Kentucky in 1996. It was in 2002 that she created her very first online high school for grades 9-12 with the 24 credits required to graduate, and catering to the homeschool market.

Stephanie Mills on the Cover of Speakers Magazine

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SPEAKERS MAGAZINE FEATURES LEGENDARY STEPHANIE MILLS ON THE COVER


Nationwide When you hear the first few chords and lyrics of the Number 1 R&B hit song "Home," it immediately takes you to a place of serenity and sweetness. That personifies Stephanie Mills. Her voice ushers you into a place of joy.

Very few artists can claim a five-plus decade career so magical as singer Stephanie Mills. Although she has won many accolades with 10 Billboard #1 singles and winning a Grammy, an American Music Award, NAACP Image Award, plus tons more - she is still amazingly humble, grateful, and grounded.

When asked what keeps her going, she says, "My faith, my son, and a true love for what I do. Knowing who I am and why I'm here is the secret to having peace."

Childhood Friends Launch Black-Owned Media Platform

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CHILDHOOD FRIENDS LAUNCH BLACK-OWNED MEDIA PLATFORM THAT CATERS TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Nationwide  Gwen’s Business Corner with Deonta B hosts include Dr. Gwennetta Wright alongside Deonta Blount a/k/a Deonta B. The two professionals and women of color have over 30 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry and as small business executives with their extended business services. The multimedia platform highlights influential and celebrity interviews, pop culture news alongside special engagement, and award ceremonial coverage nationally. The GBC Media Channel also garners businesses with opportunities in advertising, exposure, and brand awareness with its viewers. The creation of this media brand was to provide, foster and aide entertainers, business owners and aspiring leaders with resources, news, tools, and education to elevate their brand to its next phase in success.

"We are rising to the occasion of building, empowering, uplifting, and aspiring leadership in our viewers. The new season will be about welcoming and fostering a rebirth in Pop culture surrounding our everyday lives. Being on this journey with my childhood friend and cohost, Deonta B, has been such a rewarding experience in the success of The GBC Media Channel," Dr. Wright expresses.

Kynnidi Caffey Wins Innovative Elevator Pitch Contest Created To Inspire Youth During COVID-19

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DREAMUP INCUBATOR FOR BLACK TEEN ENTREPRENEURS AND ELEVATOR PITCH CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

Memphis, TN -- Idea Incubator ArtUp has announced the elevator pitch contest winner for the finale of their pilot DreamUp Youth Incubator. In response to economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continued social unrest, ArtUp led 20 Shelby County Schools and private school students in development of their own creative business pitches via a virtual accelerated 3-week entrepreneurship bootcamp.

DreamUp was developed as a response to the devastation and impact of COVID-19 on Summer youth employment opportunities, particularly affecting African-American students ages 14-18. While economic downturn and social unrest continue to make headlines, several housing insecure and homeless students participated in the program as a target demographic facing these challenges in their everyday lives.

18-year old Kynnidi Caffey, a 2019 graduate of Briarcrest Christian School, won a $500 prize for delivering a 60-second pitch about her custom T-shirt company "Fits Us!". She, along with other student entrepreneurs attended virtual courses and completed robust assignments on the entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking, and pitch deck creation led by undergraduates from the Harvard University Women in Business club at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Sistapreneur YaYa+Rule Honors Our Black Heritage With Latest African Print-Inspired Apparel Collection

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YaYa+Rule Raises Our Esteem With  Uplifting Fashion Lines Of African Kulture 

Atlanta, GA: YaYa+Rule launched a line of apparel catered to the Black community.  The new pieces include t-shirts, tank and crop tops, dresses, skirts, leggings, swimwear, bags and other accessories, and home decor. This brand offers a revived way for men and women to wear their Black pride and honor their African heritage anywhere at any time.

“Our apparel is for anyone, whether you are working in the corporate world, are an entrepreneur or an artist, our selection will allow you to casually let your pride shine or dress it up as wanted. It is for those who have already embraced African fabrics and for those who are just getting introduced to them.  It is for the homemaker, who wants to look attractive indoors or outdoors. It is for the woman who wants to exercise or just show off what she is working with...

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Checkout How Well Regarded Hollywood Actor Richard T. Jones is Developing Film Projects For The Emerging African Movie Industry.

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HOLLYWOOD STAR RICHARD T. JONES IS HEADING TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO DEVELOP PROMISING MOVIE PROJECTS

HOLLYWOOD, CA - Richard T. Jones, best known for his role on The Rookie and Why Did I Get Married is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been linked with filming projects in the African continent, more specifically in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This comes at a time when the movie industry in Africa is expanding and growing in terms of contents and opportunities.

Our team was able to reach Mr. Jones before his trip and he stated, “I believe that the movie industry in Africa is promising, and I am looking forward to sharing my God gifted talents with the African platforms that are arising.” He added, “I met with several African companies that are excited about building a strong standing industry in the continent and we’re starting in The Congo.”

Black Female Inventor Saving Lives With Innovative CPR Startup

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INNOVATIVE STARTUP, CPRWRAP, FOUNDED BY BLACK FEMALE INVENTOR LOOKING TO SAVE LIVES


Nationwide Innovative medical startup CPRWrap is thrilled to announce its national launch with Founder and CEO Felicia Jackson at the helm. CPRWrap is an all-in-one, disposable CPR template that protects and guides any non-medical responder during respiratory and cardiac emergencies. CPRWrap has an attached one-way valve mouth barrier, visual hand placements, and simple CPR instructions embossed directly on the template.


CRPWrap is available in three different sizes for infants (ages 12 months and under), children (ages 1 - 8), and adults (ages 8 and up). The product is $14.99 per kit but currently on sale for $9.99. CPRWrap Kits are currently available for purchase online at www.cprwrap.com.

Black Org Celebrates 35 Years Empowering Girls

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TEENSHOP CELEBRATES 35 YEARS EMPOWERING BLACK GIRLS TRANSITIONS TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- When Teenshop, Inc. was founded on June 15, 1985, Elleanor Jean Hendley, an Emmy Award-winning former CBS 3 TV (Philadelphia) broadcast journalist, wanted to use her platform to empower girls of color.

"When I was growing up there were no women that I saw who looked like me in television news, so my dreams were limited. Through Teenshop, our girls are exposed to women achievers in diverse careers who encourage them to dream big and without limitations," said Hendley.

Thirty-five years later, the organization has more than 3,000 alumnae, a 100% college acceptance rate, and five chapters in three states - California (Los Angeles); New Jersey (Camden); and three chapters in Philadelphia, PA.


Tips For Black Authors on Promoting a Book During a Pandemic

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FOUNDERS OF BLACK WOMAN-OWNED BRANDING FIRM SHARE TIPS ON HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOK DURING A PANDEMIC


Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- With COVID-19 putting "outside" on pause, more people are staying home and reading books. This is excellent news for authors. With state restrictions and quarantine having everyone on lockdown, live events for authors to promote their newly published books have been postponed until further notice. There are 12% more people online reading than before the pandemic. This means this is the perfect time to get your story in front of your readers and we want to show you how to do this without breaking the bank!

Jessica LeeAnn & Stephanie A. Wynn, two vibrant, gifted, and Black businesswomen how are the founders of J&S Communications, a Branding, Marketing and Business Development firm, encourage authors to write books that are impactful and engaging. According to them, the more impactful the story, the more readers will want to engage, and authors will start to see their sales increase. They have three ways on how to increase your coins while in quarantine.


Black Teen Launches T-Shirt Business and Scholarship Fund

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ATLANTA TEEN USED COVID GRANT TO LAUNCH T-SHIRT BUSINESS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF SLAIN AUNT


Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Mikaela Sydney Smith, 16, is no stranger to being the change she wants to see in the world. At age 12, she started collecting socks from friends and family to distribute to shelters during the wintertime for kids in need. By age 13, she started BrownGirlMagic.com and with the help of her mom, she planned and executed the Brown Girl Magic empowerment conference in Atlanta and drew in hundreds of young entrepreneurs like herself to share their stories of success and self-esteem.

Now at age 16, as racial tensions flare at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and people calling for change and as COVID-19 cases steadily rise, Mikaela found that although her social life was suffocating, she could march and protest and do something meaningful to make a difference.

The teen activist decided to expand her Brown Girl Magic platform to launch an inspiring t-shirt