Friday, October 16, 2020

Newest Black-Owned Wine Shop in Oakland

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FOUNDERS OF BLACK WOMAN-OWNED WINE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN OAKLAND RAISES $60K IN FUNDING

Nationwide -- Oakland’s Black Arts Movement Business District will soon be the home of the city’s newest cultural destination for wine lovers, CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar. Co-founded by Bay Area natives Alicia Kidd and Mari Kemp, the wine shop is slated to open during the first quarter of 2021 and will focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) as well as women-owned brands made around the country as well as globally that can be paired with a curated menu of small bites.

“We founded CoCo Noir to be a disruptor in the wine industry by offering a platform and a space for winemakers of color and women producing amazing wines and also expose those wines to an amazing demographic of people,” says Kidd, who is also a distributor, launching her company The Wine Noire in 2017. Together with Kemp, the entrepreneurs are looking to influence the wine culture that has been steadily rising in Oakland’s nationally recognized culinary scene.

Located at 13th and Webster, Kidd and Kemp are designing CoCo Noir to be a place where wine lovers of all levels can enjoy a glass and purchase their favorite bottles while being immersed in a vibrant community culture. “Part of being able to create Coco Noir is to have a place where people can feel comfortable to be themselves, to be human, while also enjoying the fruits of the community, of local arts as well as global libations of different wines that we will be offering,” says Kemp. The San Francisco native has built a successful career in tech as well as real estate investment.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Black Woman Honored, CIO of Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund

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CHICAGO TEACHERS' PENSION FUND CIO ANGELA MILLER-MAY RECOGNIZED AS TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR BY THE WOMEN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATION OF CHICAGO


Chicago, IL -- The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) Chief Investment Officer Angela Miller-May, has been chosen Trailblazer of the Year by the Women Investment Professionals Organization (WIP) of Chicago. WIP is a professional women's organization based in Chicago, that supports women in the institutional investment community. The award was presented virtually at their Annual Trailblazer event on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

According to WIP, "This annual achievement is awarded through a nomination process of WIP members in Chicago. Members are asked to nominate a woman that is well established in her career, disrupting the institutional investment industry, and truly blazing the trail for the next generation of women."

"It is an honor to be recognized for my work at CTPF and beyond by individuals who share my passion for the investment industry and understand the critical importance of elevating women, especially women of color," stated CIO Angela Miller-May. "I try to use the platform that I have as an investment professional of a major pension fund to push for more equality and diversity in the investment industry. I strive to lead by example. You can't as one person change the world, but you can change 'your' world. If every person strives to do this, the world, as a result, will change for the better.”

Chef Launches African Cooking Classes Online

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BLACK CHEF LAUNCHES UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS AFRICAN COOKING CLASSES ONLINE AND IN-PERSON

Nationwide -- Motherland Cooking Xperience, the ultimate African food immersion cooking resource, has announced its launch as “the online cultural connection” for food and fun. Motherland Cooking Xperience is a new and unique interactive African cooking experience offering cooking demonstrations, private date night cooking evenings, and hands-on cultural competency training. These interactive, in-person or virtual cooking demonstrations highlight Africa’s culinary diversity through a three-course meal cooking class, paired with drinks and live music.

Owner and chef Mirabel Umenei, a mother of three, is also the founder of Motherland Cultural Connections. “I wear multiple hats,” she explained. “I created Motherland Cooking Experience because I love people, African culture, music, and food. Now I’ve made it possible to share my passions and joy with the world. Motherland Cooking Xperience was founded to provide a platform for immigrants with ties to Africa and showcase their talents through food, music, art, and storytelling. This is a dedicated effort to bridge the cultural gap between African immigrants and their families with their communities of residence.”

Black Entrepreneur Turns $8 into Millions

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ENTREPRENEUR REVEALS HOW HIS $8 INVESTMENT GENERATED MILLIONS IN SALES

Nationwide -- It’s not often that someone generates millions of dollars with only an $8 investment. Traditionally, when people set out to do big business, they put together business plans, seek out investors, and create fundraisers to start something that may or may not be successful. However, with changing his approach to do something he never did before, Allen Brown was led to a chance encounter that would completely shift the course for success in his life.

It all started when Allen was seeking a way to gain more time with his family. He grew tired of working long hours everyday at his shop which made him hate the very career he once loved. After months of trying to change careers or even trying to get new business ideas off the ground, Allen shifted his mindset. Some would say that what happened after was luck, while others would argue that maybe it was just fate.

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Book, Healthy Living For Black Community Made Easy

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FIRST ADDITION THEN SUBTRACTION -- HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY MADE EASY!

Nationwide -- Tandem Light Press is delighted to announce the launch of First Addition Then Subtraction - Healthy Living For The African American Community Made Easy!, a book by Mwangi Eric Kwesi. Everyone including critics will surely love this book.

Cheseret lfadare', a sexual health educator in Tampa, FL, had this to say about the book: "Reading this book is more like having a conversation, it is easily digestible. I appreciate the labs and the tasks at the end of each chapter. They allow me to immediately apply what I learned. Lastly, the portion of the book on will-power was really eye-opening. This book is changing my life, for the better."

First Addition Then Subtraction - Healthy Living For The African American Community Made Easy! covers what Mwangi believes are the nine pillars of holistic health and provides strategies and suggestions for adding varied healthful practices to one's daily routine. The information contained within this book is timely as it provides a clear road map to health amidst the global pandemic that we now find ourselves within.

Checkout How Author Lorisa Bates Pens An Exciting New Book On A Black Hairstylist Turned Secret Agent

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YOUNG BROOKLYN HAIRSTYLIST FINDS HERSELF IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME IN THE KICKOFF TO THIS ACTION-PACKED URBAN SERIES

Nationwide -- Urban Books Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Benita Renee Jenkins: Diva Secret Agent (Kensington Publishing Paperback Original - ISBN-13: 9781645561255). Brought to you by entertainment veteran and author, Lorisa Bates, this action-packed page-turner is filled with intrigue, romance, and twists - a perfect read on those crisp cool fall nights!

Growing up in "Do or Die Bed Stuy" Brooklyn, Benita Renee Jenkins has a great job, loving family, loads of friends, and the hope of one day becoming a crime scene investigator. She has everything going for her until she unknowingly crosses paths with Miguel Perkins, a hot secret agent working for a clandestine agency created to throw the book at the most untouchable of bad guys. He is hell-bent on having Benita infiltrate the life of an ex-gangbanger who has built his music empire on corruption. To order click here or for more info see below...

Girl CEO GaBBY Goodwin Girl Is Showcased on QVC and HSN

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GABBY GOODWIN WHO HIT SIX FIGURES BY THE 6TH GRADE SHARES HER STORY WITH MILLIONS ON QVC, HSN, AND ZULILY

Nationwide  Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin has been selected for Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight, a collaboration with the NRF Foundation to help small businesses navigate today’s challenging retail environment. This phase of the program is highlighting 20 Black-owned businesses as part of Qurate Retail Group’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within its company and in society at large.

Qurate Retail Group, a multi-platform retailer that includes QVC, HSN, Zulily, and several other brands, is using its production resources, television broadcasts, and digital platforms to help GaBBY share her story with millions of consumers nationwide. GaBBY’s story began appearing on QVC’s and HSN’s websites and social pages in August and the company was highlighted on air in early October on QVC and on HSN. Click here to watch a replay.

Zulily is promoting the campaign on its website, email, and social, and Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin can also tap Qurate Retail Group team members for advice on solving a business issue through a virtual mentoring initiative.

Real African American Voiceover Talent

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VOICEOVER VETERAN, DANE REID, OFFERS PROFOUND, RESONANT AND REAL AFRICAN AMERICAN VOICE TALENT TO MILLIONS OF LISTENERS


Atlanta, GA Dane Reid Media is a premier source for outstanding African American voiceovers that reach millions of listeners worldwide. Principal voice act, Dane Reid’s baritone vocals make an impact via various platforms. With almost 20 years of professional experience, there is never a time of the day that someone is not hearing his distinct tone. Reid has produced or been featured on close to 10K projects.

His repertoire includes voiceovers for radio ads, political campaigns, internal company narrations, local and national awards show announcer, radio imaging, podcast show intros, audiobooks, instructional videos, TV promos, documentaries and more. Known for being a Swiss Army knife of the urban voiceover industry, he is able to portray various races, ethnicities, dialects and styles, across multiple genres.

“I internalize every voiceover role that I get. Each one contains a part of who I am. So when a client hires a voiceover from Dane Reid, they get Dane Reid with it,” Reid shares. “And I'm a winner, so I want to see my clients win. That means effectively communicating with them to learn as much about their product and needs as possible. Then taking what I've gotten from them, interpreting it, and performing it in an effective way.”

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Rally Virtually With Powerful Business Women Shonda Scott And Edda Coleman To Support Joe Biden And Kamala Harris

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@ShondaScott360 Teams Up with Biden-Harris for "Still I Rise," a Conversation on America’s Black Women Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Nationwide – October 13, 2020 - In the coming weeks, America’s small business leaders will rally friends, partners, customers, employees and others in communities across the nation.

On Thursday, October 15 at 6 pm ET, entrepreneur powerhouses, Shonda Scott and Edda Coleman team with the Biden-Harris campaign to join an all-star panel, "Still I Rise," Back in the Battlegrounds: A Conversation with Black Women Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.

The event will bring together the most diverse generation of business leaders ever for the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaign.

Shonda Scott

Edda Coleman

Together, Scott and Coleman will spread the word for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and help realize their vision of building this nation back better, stronger and more equitable than it has ever been.  Click here to join