Black Nurse Turned Entrepreneur Launches ID Badges For Essential Healthcare Workers of Color

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BLACK NURSE TURNED ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES ID BADGES FOR ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF COLOR

Nationwide --  Reflections By Zana is launching a unique line of workplace accessories for underrepresented front line health care professionals required to work during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Creator Aneesha Smith, a nurse with 19 years of experience, says the badges are necessary because hospital workers are repeatedly questioned by patients to clarify their titles, and are often mistaken with one another - even more now during a face-covering pandemic.

“We are one of the few disciplines that have to work during this crisis,” Smith says. “We don’t have a choice when it comes to working from home, but these badges do provide the opportunity for us to choose how we’re being represented, seen and acknowledged on the job.”

Her distinctive ID badge reels include hand-painted wooden, enamel, and PVC badges featuring images and titles of Black professionals.

Fashion Designer Melvin J. Teah Sr. Awarded Patent for Innovative Square V Neck T-Shirt Design

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APPAREL BRAND OWNER AWARDED PATENT FOR INNOVATIVE SQUARE V NECK T-SHIRT DESIGN

Nationwide --  Rising Black fashion designer and inventor Melvin J. Teah Sr. has been awarded the prestigious USPTO patent for his breakthrough work in T-shirt design. A change maker by passion, Teah Sr. has come up with a unique “Square” V-neck T-shirt collar design which creates a whole new look altogether beating the traditional crew and regular V neck designs. These patented T-shirts are available in Teah’s own apparel brand, Blue Cavalz.

“It’s a moment of great honor for me to be awarded with the esteemed USPTO patent for my new Square V-neck T-shirt design. The T-shirt scene has been dominated by the same old crew and regular V neck designs for years now and I wished to create something new this time. My aim was to create a design that would be exclusive to my brand (Blue Cavalz brand) and would introduce a refreshing change in something as staple as T-shirt. Thus, the unique ‘Square’ V-neck was born,” says Melvin...

Black-Owned Mobile App Brings Financial Advisors to Low & Middle Income Families

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BLACK-OWNED MOBILE APP BRINGS FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES

Nationwide -- Meet Ronda Reid-Mohammed, the founder and CEO of Filance, a new app that connects certified financial service sector professionals directly with low and middle-income individuals and families. The platform allows users to receive financial advisory services from their mobile device.

Ronda says she created the app to bolster financial stability among everyday people. With an emphasis on affordability, she feels the app will open doors for those who might have perceived financial advisors as out of reach, either due to cost or lack of access.

“Cost should not be a barrier for seeking financial advice. Everyone, no matter their income, should be able to work with a professional who can help them make a plan for their finances,” she said. “Many people are already burdened with embarrassment when admitting they need financial advice, so it was significantly important to me to remove the cost barrier and provide a personalized and discreet service.”

Black Hair Restoration Expert Formulates Products to Restore Extreme Hair Loss

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BLACK HAIR RESTORATION EXPERT FORMULATES PRODUCTS TO RESTORE EXTREME HAIR LOSS

Nationwide  In the USA alone, there are over 53 million people suffering from various versions of extreme hair loss. With those numbers steadily rising the demand for effective hair care solutions continually grow. Tapeka Tolbert recognized this problem years ago, and she looked to her divinity and received the answer, Peka Haircare.

The early development of Peka began with Tolbert creating concoctions for her clients in which her friend coined her the nickname "The Concoctionists". As Tapeka further educated herself she gained intel on the different degrees of hair loss. Her education on hair has no limitations.

This Firm Rebrands Black Business Owners

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THIS FIRM REBRANDS BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS - ONE WEB SITE AT A TIME!

Nationwide Joy Rahat Branding has helped numerous Black entrepreneurs and other minority-owned companies and organizations impacted by the pandemic to create and enhance their online brands. To help her clients meet their marketing needs, her team is able to build and launch a custom-built, professional mobile-friendly website in as little as 7 days - and it's done 100% remotely.

Not just another web site developer

In addition to designing clean and modern web sites, the firm creates matching sets of branded social media cover designs, digital signatures/ bios, and a collection of marketing designs. For clients located in the Washington DC area, they offer stunning branding portraits and head shots to compliment your marketing initiatives.

Ecommerce Platform Helps Black Women and Girls Go Digital

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POPULAR ECOMMERCE PLATFORM HELPS BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS GO DIGITAL

Nationwide  Black Girl, Real Money is an online e-commerce platform that specializes in selling digital products for everyday Black women and girls. The web site offers an array of digital media content that is specifically designed to empower Black female leaders.

Black Girl, Real Money offers a variety of business books, vendor lists, templates, novels, comics, and coloring books ebooks explicitly geared to black women and girls. Right at one’s fingertips, Black women can quickly learn anything - from how to start a business, increase their digital visibility, or launch a profitable online boutique - for as little as $10.

Simultaneously, find comprehensive vendor lists full of Black media personalities, hair bosses, clothing retailers, and stylists for a new spin on daily living, or access dozens of templates for stunning, stylish jewelry that can be made conveniently at home to compliment any outfit or occasion.

African American Writers Support Group Issues Its First Journal

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AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP ISSUES ITS FIRST JOURNAL

Nationwide  The Diverse Writers and Artists of Speculative Fiction (DWASF) has published the first issue of its journal, Chosen Realities, featuring creators who specialize in Afrofuturism. Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, history, and magical realism to recapture and revise history that was lost to, or rather taken from, the African diaspora. The stories, poems, screenplays, interviews, art, and commentary offer unique as well as provocative visions of the diversity of our global society inspired during this COVID-19 epoch.

According to Stafford Battle, contributor, “It is important that we take a deep breath and consider innovative actions to survive the situation we are stuck in. Artists are always on the frontline of revolution. We must listen to our artists. I feel honored to being a part of the Summer 2020 DWASF Journal.”

Black Woman CEO Partners With NC University to Launch Diversity Training Program

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BLACK WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY TO LAUNCH DIVERSITY TRAINING PROGRAM

Nationwide  Aisha Adams, founder and CEO of Aisha Adams Media Group, has partnered with Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina to develop a 30-hour certificate program called The Lenoir-Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI). The program, developed over a year ago to prevent elevated racism in workplaces and communities, trains professionals on how to untangle their connections to bias, navigate socially complex workspaces, and actively pursue positive change.

Due to the recent death of George Floyd and the nearly two-month march of protestors taking a stand against systemic racism, one would think that this was a quick fix to teach business professionals how to eliminate racism in their workspaces.

Black Woman Uses Traumatic Experience to Create Educational Platform

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FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH: HOW KATHIANA DULCINE USED A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Nationwide “Knowing what must be done, does away with fear.” That’s the motivating mantra that was used by Rhode Island resident, Kathiana Dulcine, to create the new Coco Community membership program.

The Coco Community Membership Program provides a safe space for the Black community to discuss, express and learn about taboo topics on intimacy and relationships. The subject of intimacy has long been a taboo subject in the Black community owing to the tumultuous effects of slavery including the dehumanization and exploitation of the bodies of the ancestors for pleasure. However, being uncomfortable about matters of sensuality has consequences. It can impact the quality of relationships and prevent individuals from seeking resources to deal with mental health and healthcare concerns.

Online Math Program For Black Boys, Taught By Black Male Teachers

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NEW, ONLINE MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR BLACK BOYS, TAUGHT BY BLACK MALE TEACHERS

Nationwide  Math Moxie, a revolutionary online math program for Black boys in middle school and taught by Black male math teachers is set to launch Fall 2020.This year-long enrichment program is strategically designed to help meet the needs of Black male youth to escape the prevalence of underachievement in math, lower their rate of expulsions and placement in special education programs, and avoid the school-to-prison pipeline.

Developed by multicultural education specialist and award-winning instructional designer Stephanie Sasser, the goals of Math Moxie are to improve the childrens’ performance in school, boost their self-esteem, and reduce the overall dropout rate for Black boys across the country.

“Alarmingly, only 13% of Black boys are proficient in math when they leave the 8th grade, and only 59% go on to graduate from high school,” said Sasser. “With COVID-19 adding further barriers to education, the time to take action is now.”

Black Designer of Custom Wedding Dresses Meets Rising Client Demand

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BLACK DESIGNER OF CUSTOM WEDDING DRESSES MEETS RISING CLIENT DEMAND FOR VIRTUAL FITTINGS IN RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC

Nationwide Dafra Sanou, founder and CEO of JoSaBi Mariées, a Black-owned and operated custom wedding dress studio, is defying industry norms with custom designs, remote fittings, and faster turn-around times for brides preparing for their big day.

With many brides-to-be struggling to plan all aspects of their weddings in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, one online wedding dress designer is easing many fears and streamlining the process when it comes to wedding dress shopping.

JoSaBi Mariées is a virtual design studio offering ‘bespoke wedding dresses’ for clients all over the world, having already served brides on three continents. With custom tailoring and 1-on-1 designs, the company’s streamlined process allows brides to bring their own vision of the perfect wedding dress to life. The dress will arrive in an average of 20 weeks after the order is placed -- far exceeding the typical 6 months’ wait from other custom wedding dressmakers.

Black-Owned Financial Literacy Company Celebrate Two Years in Business

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FOUNDERS OF BLACK-OWNED FINANCIAL LITERACY COMPANY CELEBRATE TWO YEARS IN BUSINESS

Nationwide  Equity Movement Enterprises (EME) announces its 2nd anniversary as a consumer-based membership organization designed and created to engage, educate, empower and successfully direct consumers of all nationalities in their pursuit of economic prosperity.

EME’s goal is to be the premier economic and educational catalyst designed as the Uber of financial awareness and the Amazon of financial wellness teaching individuals about the benefits of building a strong ‘net worth’ by systematically working through a series of EME Challenges that measures their attainment of prosperity, financial stability, generational wealth and ownership of appreciating assets.

Founder Julius Cartwright explains, “In light of recent events in America, particularly for Black America, the Equity Movement has taken a hard look at the decades of systemic financial disparity. People of color often have larger barriers to financial wellness under normal circumstances; and this is exacerbated in times of unrest, social justice challenges, and medical crises. We are committed to ensuring our programming addresses these disparities and includes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive strategy to level the playing field for all.”

Florida Black Tech Founder Creates Coupon App

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BLACK TECH FOUNDER CREATES COUPON APP AND PARTNERS WITH ORANGE COUNTY

Nationwide Meet Aneshai Smith, founder of Go See The City, a Smart City initiative that will offer a coupon app to end-users and user analytics to businesses and cities. Her app is designed to encourage engagement and exploration of a municipality by and between businesses, residents, tourists, and local government.

Formally called Grand Openings, Aneshai originally launched her company in 2019 as an Orlando-based marketing tech startup that helped connect nearby residents to grand opening events. Since its launch, she has worked with numerous brands from Warner Records to a local Rita’s Italian Ice and the City of Orlando.

However, now the app has evolved into Go See The City, which aims to help grow small businesses nationwide.

Get Ready To Laugh -- Checkout How To See Michael Colyar Star In Holiday Heartbreak!

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Funnyman Michael Colyar Stars in ‘Holiday Heartbreak’ -- The Romantic Christmas Comedy has Hollywood Buzzing about his Electrifying Performance

Hollywood is already buzzing about the electrifying performance of legendary comedian and actor Michael Colyar, as ‘Mike McCoy,’ in the romantic Christmas comedy, Holiday Heartbreak from producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood and her MegaMind Media production company. Charles Jones is directing from a script by Tiffany Yancey.

Along with Colyar, the cast includes:

• LisaRaye McCoy
• AJ Johnson
• Joe Clair
• Maryam Basir
• Lonnie Bee
• Kountry Wayne
• Kenneth Wayne
• Tiffany Black
• Rob Gordon
• Chantal Maurice
• B Simone
• Jay Cole and
• Jacqueline O’Day

The movie is slated for release this holiday season.

Holiday Heartbreak Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood

Fans were sent into overdrive with excitement after learning actor/comedian Michael Colyar is starring in the ‘feel good,’ romantic comedy destined to be a black holiday classic and took to social media to react to the news with thousands of ‘congratulatory messages,’ in his inbox...

1st Black-Owned Grocery Story in New York -- Tri-State Area

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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION TO OPEN FIRST BLACK-OWNED SUPERMARKET IN THE TRI-STATE AREA

Nationwide -- Think Like a Boss, a women's empowerment organization founded in New York City, is planning to open the first Black-owned grocery store in the tri-state area. It will be called Seneca Market, and will act as a blueprint for future Black-owned franchises.

Think Like a Boss and its community of close supporters have already launched an online crowdfunding campaign aimed towards creating Seneca Market. The founders believe that the act of people of color supporting and uplifting each other is a foundational tenet to spearheading real societal change.

"We have to adopt the mindset that buying from and supporting black businesses is for progress and not just for protest," says Founder & CEO Alexandra Bernard Simmons.

HBCU Grad Launches Online Marketplace For Black Customers

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HBCU GRAD LAUNCHES ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT

Nationwide  Destiny Jones, founder of LB House LLC (pronounced The Pound House), has launched an online grocery, health, and wellness store for customers and suppliers of African descent. People who reside in urban food deserts that lack affordable and healthy food options now have access to quality groceries and essential household items. The LB House provides nationwide shipping, enabling thousands to improve their wellbeing while sustaining economic empowerment amongst African-Americans.

"Growing up, my mother would shop at several different stores just to complete one shopping list. Having access to quality food means access to living a quality life," says Destiny, a graduate of Howard University. "I have worked and shopped in different stores knowing other locations stock diverse products of better quality. It's frustrating when we have to go outside of our neighborhood to shop for viable products."

See How Breast Cancer Survivor Linda Washington Reveals Her Inspiring Story in New Book

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AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR TELLS INSPIRING STORY IN NEW BOOK

Nationwide -- Linda Washington, singer and songwriter of Missing You ft Lamar and a breast cancer survivor, has released a Kindle version book entitled Forbidden And Broken Finding Love Behind The Scars on Amazon. The book covers her heart touching and inspiring journey from her pre-treatment life of hopes and happiness to post-treatment life of rejection and empty sympathetic looks. Linda is now living in Phoenix as a nurse, but now through her book, she wants to spread hope and tell the world how she came back stronger and ever successful.

The $9 Kindle version book is not just a collection of someone’s experience as a patient but it also portrays a picture of 3.5 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. Given the little awareness and the pattern of society’s reaction based on concepts relating to breast cancer, the drastic change in Linda’s life is probably the unfortunate and inevitable fate of the one million women being diagnosed with breast cancer every year around the globe. The antidote to this menace is the protagonist that lies within, and of course, Linda horsed that.

Historic Partnership To Create More Black Business Loans

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PARTNERSHIP SEEKS TO CREATE MORE LENDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES

Ellis Carr, president and CEO of Capital Impact Partners, and Kurt Chilcott, president and CEO of CDC Small Business Finance

Nationwide -- CDC Small Business Finance, the nation's leading mission-based small business lender, and Capital Impact Partners, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that champions social and economic justice nationally, are proud to announce a new alliance. With a focus on economic empowerment and equitable wealth creation, the two organizations have the unique ability to deliver a full suite of lending products and programs that support community efforts to create strong, vibrant, and healthy places of opportunity.

Realizing the need for a new approach to implement scalable solutions that address the widening racial wealth gap, CDC Small Business Finance and Capital Impact have been in conversation for more than a year and, last fall, began to work diligently together to create the foundation for this new enterprise effort. Today the need is greater than ever as generations of systemic inequality are magnified by the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Black and Latinx communities, as well as the issues raised through the racial justice groundswell.