Sisters in Business Directory Launches

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NEW SISTERS IN BUSINESS DIRECTORY OFFERS SUPPORT FOR MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES

Nationwide  Masterly Business Solutions has announced immediate availability of the Minority Business Directory, enabling minority business owners and those who want to support them a centralized place to do so. “It’s an amazing directory, we worked hard to develop something that could really uplift the community,” said Stuart Charles, Web Developer at Masterly Business Solutions.

Positive Customer Impact

Minority-owned businesses now have an opportunity to reach a wider audience. The Sisters in Business directory permits companies to submit both paid and free listings to promote themselves. With options for multiple listings formats, including video-, coupon-, and image-based posts, the new directory promises to elevate the profile of female-led companies.

1st Black-Owned Kosher, Non-GMO Cake Mix Brand

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BLACK WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW LINE OF KOSHER, NON-GMO CAKE MIXES

Nationwide  Truly one-of-a-kind, King Preferred is the first Black woman-owned, Kosher certified OUD, Non-GMO, specialty food baking mix company. The business was founded in 2012 by LaTonya King as a way to express her love for cooking, which was passed down to her from her Aunt Sadie. Growing up, LaTonya would spend the weekends with her aunt, and on Sunday’s they would cook dinner together accompanied with a delicious, homemade dessert. Not one to let her Tennessee tradition fade away, LaTonya decided to utilize her aunt’s cake mixes and share them with the world. From there, King Preferred was born!

Building the company was not an easy feat, as LaTonya had to work tirelessly to carve out a niche in a baking industry that is dominated with the larger household name brands. Fortunately, her mixes are quickly making a name for themselves by way of trade shows, Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY, Cubs Foods, national magazine ads, and good, old-fashioned word of mouth. Most recently, she showcased her mixes at the Kosher Fest in Secaucus, NJ with the crowds ranking their favorites as Bread Pudding, Banana Pudding Pound Cake, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, and Chocolate.

Black Entrepreneur, DIY Course on Making Crafts and Home Decor

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES D.I.Y. COURSE ON HOW TO WORK AT HOME MAKING HOME DECOR, GIFTS, AND CRAFTS

Nationwide  Chaketa Renee’, founder of Power2Manifest, has launched a DIY entrepreneurship course that offers women a way to work from home while learning a new way to use their creativity. It's called the Power2Manifest Cricut Class Bundle, and it teaches a simplified way to use a Circut vinyl cutting machine to create personalized shirts, cups, paper crafts, and home decorations. Typically a craft with a steep learning curve, the class bundle is made up of three classes for on-demand step-by-step direction on how to use the software Design Space. Do any crafty ladies out there want to be a woman in business?

Chaketa comments, “The software can be a bit tricky. But, with the right help, it’s doable. Once I perfected my craft, I wanted to teach other women how to use Design Space for Cricut so they can start their own home business like I did.”

Unlike the tiring YouTube videos and blogs that flood the marketplace, the Cricut Class Bundle cuts right to the chase, pardon the pun. Noted as a “jump-start on the Cricut learning curve," the crafting classes help students start selling crafts sooner. As a bonus, ongoing support is offered through a private Facebook community. It’s there that like-minded friendships are supported, and answers to questions abound in real-time.

Black Author, Racial Discrimination in Corporate America

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NEW BOOK FROM AUTHOR CORI WILLIAMS SAYS “CODE-SWITCHING” IS A DEAL-BREAKER FOR A MORE SUPPORTIVE CORPORATE AMERICA

Nationwide  Today, globally, African Americans in the corporate world have an extra detail on their to-do list that risks self-esteem, personal productivity, and the inalienable right to thrive. Tasked daily with surviving racial bias and its resulting inequality, bright black men and women must watch what they say, who they say it to, and, most importantly, how they say it. It is called “code-switching," and no one is immune, not even President Barack Obama.

Putting a spotlight on what he calls discrimination by design, a new book by author Cori Williams looks at how African Americans get from one day to the next in corporate America. Released on September 7th, Thriving While Black: The Act of Surviving and Thriving in the Same Space could not be more on-point in a social climate that is strained at best.

So, what is code-switching, and why is it equal to racial trauma on ethnic groups? The term is defined as the switching from the linguistic system of one language to the dialect of another. Simply put, code-switching is a way of communicating that builds barriers between the races. Currently necessary in practice, it supports an inability to connect authentically, and that breeds micro-aggressions and stereotyping from all involved.

Black Entrepreneur Gets Saucy, Signs Deals With 30 Grocery Stores

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR GETS SAUCY, SIGNS DEALS WITH 30 GROCERY STORES

Nationwide  Reggie D. Smith, founder of one of the fastest-growing Black-owned line of gourmet sauces called STL Pure Heat, started out creating delicious meals for just his friends and family. Now, however, he is the owner and CEO of one of the hottest food products in the country.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, STL Pure Heat is a perfect mix of flavor and heat that flawlessly blends peppers, spices, and locally sourced vegetables into one sweet and tangy marinade. His sauces can be used to transform meats and seafood dishes into authentic, at-home culinary delights for dipping as a marinade or as a meal topper.

Made locally in small batches with all-natural ingredients, the sauces have only 40 calories per serving and are available in three different flavors - Sweet & Spicy, Sweet & Mild, and Garlic Heat. Each bottle has a unique blend of sweetness with a nice kick of your desired heat. Reggie makes it extremely easy for foodies to go beyond the ordinary hot sauce and jazz up their next dish with creativity.

Powerful New Film on Anti-Blackness

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AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER, PAMELA WOOLFORD, RELEASES FILM ON ANTI-BLACKNESS

Nationwide  End your September with a “powerful” movie. “Powerful” seems to be the word used by artists of note to describe Interrupted: Prologue to a Mem-noir, the upcoming 20-minute release by multi-award-winning, avant-garde filmmaker Pamela Woolford, premiering on Vimeo On Demand Friday, September 26, 2020 at midnight EDT and to be discussed in the online film-premiere event Art as a Response to Anti-Blackness Monday, September 28, 2020 at 6 p.m. EDT.

The Monday event will also be broadcast live on WPFW 89.3 FM (wpfwfm.org) and is cosponsored by Busboys and Poets and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University as part of the A.C.T.O.R. series (A Continuing Talk On Race). Interrupted: Prologue to a Mem-noir is a memoir short, a term Pamela Woolford coins, relating to the history of anti-Blackness in America.

Legendary jazz performer Bob James, who has been vocal about and pledged a percentage of his last concert to Black Lives Matter, calls the film a “brave and powerful (and necessary) work of art.”

Black Therapist, New Book on Grief and Loss

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THERAPIST DR. AJITA ROBINSON RELEASES NEW BOOK, "THE GIFT OF GRIEF: A PRACTICAL GUIDE ON GRIEF AND LOSS"

Nationwide  Dr. Ajita Robinson has launched her latest book, The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Grief and Loss, on Amazon and at AjitaRobinson.com/book to address the understanding and processing of grief for the modern, everyday person. It has already quickly become an Amazon bestseller in 2 categories.

Dr. Ajita who is known as “The Experts’ Therapist” is a grief & trauma therapist, author, international speaker, and income strategist. She aims to demystify the grief and bereavement journey and guide readers through a variety of emotions and experiences. Her book provides a foundational understanding of your own grief experiences and a foundation for working with grieving individuals.

In a hyper-charged climate where death, personal loss, feelings of loneliness, and rapid change is becoming more of the norm, Dr. Ajita thought it useful to remind the public of how grief shows up on a daily basis. “This book is not written just for clinicians,” says Dr. Ajita. “It’s a book that the common person can read and put into action from parenting through grief all the way to divorce and losing a loved one.

Black Speakers to Network and Learn How to Profit in the Industry Together

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BLACK SPEAKERS TO NETWORK AND LEARN HOW TO PROFIT IN THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER

Nationwide  Brian J. Olds, president and founder of Black Speakers Network, is the cover of the September Speakers Magazine. He is on a mission to equip, connect, and inspire the next generation of Black professional speakers. But it wasn't something he saw coming.

“In 2006, I stood up in a small classroom to deliver my first presentation in Toastmasters; I was afraid. My sweaty palms trembled as I clenched my notes like a security blanket. I didn’t want to speak, but I knew I had to because instinctively I recognized that everything I wanted in life was waiting for me… just outside of my comfort zone. It was there that I discovered not only my passion for speaking but also my desire to create platforms to assist current and aspiring professional speakers in reaching the audience they were called to serve,” said Olds.

Podcast Investigates Ahmaud Arbery Case

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NEW SEASON OF ‘BURIED TRUTHS’ PODCAST INVESTIGATES AND EXPLORES THE AHMAUD ARBERY CASE

Nationwide For months after three white men chased Ahmaud Arbery to his death, Georgia of 2020 looked disconcertingly like Georgia of 1950. In the third season of the Peabody Award-winning podcast, Buried Truths, host Hank Klibanoff investigates exactly what happened when Ahmaud Arbery took his final jog along the residential streets of Brunswick, GA, when neighbors decided to trap him, when a prosecutor declared that no arrest should be made, and when community members demanded, and kept demanding, justice.

Across the seven episodes, all available for download beginning Wednesday, September 16th on your favorite podcast player and at wabe.org/shows/buried-truths/, Klibanoff applies the same lens through which he's investigated and analyzed other cases of racial injustice from the modern civil rights era. Klibanoff and his undergraduate students at Emory University in Atlanta have spent the summer reviewing the evidence, researching the history, connecting with those who knew Ahmaud Arbery, and others who grew up in the racial climate that produced the men charged with the shooting death of Arbery -- Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan. It’s not about who-done-it, it’s about understanding the historical context -- the why.

8-Year Old YouTuber Launches Business Selling Coronavirus Kits

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8-YEAR OLD YOUTUBER LAUNCHES BUSINESS SELLING CORONAVIRUS KITS

Nationwide  Coronavirus is molding the next generation of entrepreneurs, proving that age is not necessarily a measure of success. Just ask 8-year old Bryson Best, a third-grader and kid YouTuber, who literally turned lemons into lemonade by transforming an idea into a thriving business despite COVID-19.

In 2019, Bryson launched his YouTube Channel, The Kid Knows Sports, where he provides sports content and commentary from a kid’s point of view. Although the channel was experiencing consistent growth, professional sports came to a screeching halt this past March due to COVID-19, making it challenging for him to provide the entertaining sports coverage his subscribers had grown accustomed to.

As a result, Bryson quickly learned the power of the pivot and started looking for ways to keep his family and friends safe from Coronavirus. In June, he decided to expand his brand by selling The Kid Knows Sports "Coronavirus Kits." These kits include a 2-ounce hand sanitizer and an anti-microbial, washable facemask with The Kid Knows Sports logo.

Black-Owned SEO Firm Partners with LA Chamber of Commerce

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FOUNDER OF BLACK-OWNED SEO COMPANY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES SOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Nationwide -- Zhe Scott, founder of The SEO Queen, a leader in digital marketing solutions for small businesses that specializes in website design, SEO, mobile app development, and social media marketing, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Los Angeles South Chamber. The Los Angeles South Chamber is not your average chamber of commerce. For the Los Angeles South Chamber members, they can now leverage The SEO Queen’s Website Design, SEO, and digital marketing solutions and tools to drive more credibility, visibility, and profitability.

The SEO Queen sees a huge need in the marketplace for products and services that will help companies get more prospects into the top of the funnel faster and at a lower cost. This new strategic partnership perfectly aligns with the goals of the Los Angeles South Chamber and The Seo Queen who want to amplify the voices of business in the South L.A. and South Bay communities and beyond.

Get The Scoop On How Legendary Comedian And Former Addict Michael Colyar Is Setting Hollywood Ablaze With New Projects

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Legendary Comedian, Actor, Addict and Author Michael Colyar Is On Fire

Michael Colyar has turned his life around and is living his best life ever with nearly 10 years of  sobriety (10 years on March 1, 2021).

 

He is starring in a hit Christmas film “Holiday Heartbreak,”  with:

• Country Wayne
• AJ Johnson and
• LisaRaye McCoy

being released on BET during the holiday season.

Mr. Colyar is basking in the light of his new life and loving all the gifts of sobriety that just keep coming...

Black Woman-Owned Cybersecurity Firm Expands During Pandemic

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BLACK WOMAN-OWNED CYBERSECURITY FIRM EXPANDS TECH SERVICES DURING PANDEMIC

Atlanta, GA  As more people rely on technology while working from home during the global pandemic, iCare Technology Geeks continues to expand its IT services to help individuals and businesses increase revenue, decrease costs and improve productivity. Likewise, as cyberattacks continue to afflict technology users across the globe, iCare Technology Geeks engages the most advanced technology to help companies protect critical digital assets.

With just one-quarter of tech jobs held by women, professed geek, company founder and CEO of iCare Technology Geeks, Lynette Furr, boasts more than 20 years of industry experience and “embraces an innovative spirit combined with a sincere empathy for our clients’ needs.”

“Whether you are working from home, managing employees who work from home or needing to update your IT infrastructure, we believe in delivering complete IT care and consulting to help organizations create a platform for business growth,” Furr said. “We do more than take care of problems or make a few upgrades. Our entire process is designed to help our valued clients maximize profits and productivity, regardless of the current work climate.”

New Black Film Streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi

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NEW FILM “CHOCOLATE KISS” NOW STREAMING NATIONALLY ON AMAZON PRIME AND TUBI

Nationwide  The Shoe Lady Productions' latest film Chocolate Kiss, which is co-produced by Chosen One Productions and Scattered Envisions, is now streaming nationally on Amazon Prime Video. The film premiered February at the Bel Air Theater in Detroit pre-pandemic to five sold-out theaters in one night. The independent production was exclusively filmed and produced in Detroit with local actors. The musical score and soundtrack also features local indie musicians and songwriters like Mojo D, Johnyce and BC Keez.

Chocolate Kiss is a romantic movie about Ashley Valentine losing her first love and learning to love again. After heartbreak, women often throw themselves into their jobs and careers but will Ashley allow herself to give and receive love one more time? With the current uneasiness in the nation, it is the perfect time for a loving feel-good movie. This beautiful love story captures the essence of loss, belonging, passion, and the possibilities of true love.

Black-Owned Coffee Brand Certified as Women's Business Enterprise

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BLACK-OWNED COFFEE BRAND GETS CERTIFIED BY THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL

Nationwide Golden Made Kafe Intl, LLC, a business specializing in providing exclusive coffee blends inspired by American, French, and African recipes, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Telle Whitney, President & CEO of the Anita Borg Institute stated, “Diversity drives innovation – when we limit who can contribute, we in turn limit what problems we can solve.”

WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women.

Podcast Explores Black Women's Joys and Struggles

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ENTREPRENEUR EXPLORES THE JOYS AND STRUGGLES OF BEING A BLACK WOMAN IN HER HIT PODCAST "WOMEN OF CANDOR"

Nationwide -- Everyone says they love listening to the truth and honesty, but only if it is sugar-coated-in humbleness and unassertiveness. The moment Black women become vocal and direct about their emotions is the point in which many people will begin calling them angry.

But Women of Candor doesn't care about what people say. These are the women who know how to voice their opinions and show the world their true selves. These are the Black women who were silent for years, but finally venture out of their shells to unveil their true feelings to the world, through the podcast "Women of Candor."

Hosted and produced by Sydney Plant, Women of Candor is a podcast discussing the joys and struggles faced by Black women. Sydney is earnest and curious when she talks to guests about the real issues that they face as Black women, making the podcast as authentic as it could be.