Saturday, October 31, 2020

Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Celebrates Virtual Storytelling

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BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES VIRTUAL STORYTELLING WITH AUDIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Nationwide  The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) presented a virtual theatre festival featuring “Four Days of Black Plays” on their newly launched YouTube Channel, Black Theatre TV. The planning of this marathon theatre event centered around the ability to deliver simulated live theatrical experiences into the homes of hundreds of viewers.

“First, we focused on the art. We thought this would be the biggest challenge.” exclaimed Toni Simmons Henson, Producing Director/Co-Founder. “Fortunately, we were so wrong. The submissions came pouring in and before we knew it, we had a world-class schedule that exceeded our expectations.”

After several failed tests with multiple platforms, the planning team decided on an integrated approach of live and taped real time streamed events. “The technology presented a challenge. As a live theatre producer, I’m obsessed with the audience experience and I couldn’t wrap my brain around how this could work digitally,” admitted Henson. “After weeks of research, we decided on a hybrid with entertaining hosts tapping into our instinctive ‘call and response’ methods of engagement online.”

Clarence C. Thomas, an enthusiastic patron responded, "Y'all kilt it. This virtual presentation is a case study in so many things: creativity, ingenuity, determination and the list goes on Bravo... just ...bravo!"

Custom2Fly Design Company Ensures "Representation Matters"

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BLACK-OWNED DESIGN COMPANY CONTINUES TO ENSURE ‘REPRESENTATION MATTERS!’

Nationwide -- Custom2Fly, a Black-owned company based in Toronto, Canada, sells custom designed accessories and home decor products that are a must-have for every family. Submit a picture, have it drawn and placed on any of the various items they offer.

There are also signature Black characters for those that would like items less personalized. From luggage covers to backpacks and even bathroom sets, these items will be sure to catch the eye of any onlooker, while adding a personal touch to everyday items.

The founders of the company believe that their items add a touch of exclusivity and melanin to products that are usually accessible by all.

The company ships worldwide, is available online (Custom2Fly.com), and is visible on all major social media platforms. They have had influencers post their items; Most notably Ariana Fletcher (AriTheDon aka TheRealKyleSister) showed off her custom blanket and custom passport cover.

4 Black-Owned Businesses Thriving Despite Pandemic

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THE BLACK DIRECTORY SPOTLIGHTS 4 BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES FORGING AHEAD DESPITE PANDEMIC

Nationwide -- At a time when nearly half of the nation’s Black owned businesses have shut their doors due to the economic setback caused by the pandemic, The Black Directory is proud to showcase four Black-owned businesses within its vast membership program that are standing strong and forging ahead through such times. These businesses include Symphony ChipsPediliciousDiva By Cindy and Bamenda Coffee. Like the many 100,000 Black businesses within the Black Directory, the doors to these four companies are wide open for business.

“As the largest directory comprised exclusively of Black-owned businesses around the world, with more than 100,000 within the United States, Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Canada, and in Europe, the Black Directory is pleased to spotlight strong Black-owned businesses who are not just surviving in today’s economy but thriving,” says Brian Morse founder of the Black Directory.

“Since 2014, the Black Directory has been committed to growing a community of Black entrepreneurs who not only actively do business amongst each other, but also benefit from the access to exclusive opportunities and valuable resources that the Black Directory offers to further grow their capacities and revenues. As longtime members, we’re proud to be a part of their growth journeys.”

Physicist Charles Michael Able Explains His Hunger Strike For Justice

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PHYSICIST CHARLES MICHAEL ABLE ENTERS THE 7TH WEEK OF HIS HUNGER STRIKE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

Miami, FL -- Meet Charles Michael Able, a Black Physicist who is entering the 7th week of a Hunger Strike to demand legislative action on racial justice by the United States Congress. He comments, “If in fact, we agree that Black people are disproportionately injured and killed because of these policies, then we need national legislation” to enact:

* A National Ban on Choke Holds
* A National Ban on No-Knock Warrants
* A Congressional Vote on Reparations Remedy Bill - HR 40 by both houses of Congress

Able says that his family is one of millions of Black families that have been negatively impacted for generations due to systemic racism, inequality in the workplace, unconstitutional laws, bias policies, and racism in the justice system. “This harm has been financial, emotional, and physical. From the time my grandfather struggled to find a good-paying job to provide for his family and out of necessity had to migrate from the south to the north, in order to work and live.”

Friday, October 30, 2020

Music Icon And Businesswoman Jody Watley Composes Harmonious Home Scents That Pop

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Iconic Singer Jody Watley Launches Signature Line of Home Fragrances and Candles

Singer and entrepreneur Jody Watley believes in the power of surrounding yourself with a relaxing scent and good music. The iconic superstar is expanding her signature brand line with the release of new home fragrances and candles.

What better way to get yourself in the spirit than with a delicious smelling candle and a home fragrance spray that smells like the tastiest of winter treats from the Jody Watley signature home line?  The Grammy winning and always fabulous trendsetter welcomes "Sanctuary" luxury soy candle and room fragrance spray with its comforting notes of green tea, lemon and vanilla limited-edition to her collection, now available exclusively at JodyWatleyShop.com.

Jody comments, “Candles have always been a mainstay for me - home, on tour in hotel rooms, dressing rooms, green rooms.. you name it. Creating peaceful spaces that also smell good - this is a natural new step for me to expand into the home and wellness marketplace.”



2 Sisters Make History With Comic Series

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SIBLINGS CREATE FIRST AMERICAN MANGA WITH TWO BLACK GIRL LEADS, SIGN MAJOR PUBLISHING DEAL

Nationwide -- It’s important that people have heroes that they can relate to. This was part of the mission of Tiana & Nia Scott when they created Happy Monstah. It is an action-adventure multicultural manga! The project continues to move from success to success.

The best art and fiction inspires and empowers. That’s the spirit fueling sisters Tiana Scott and Nia Scott, and their brilliant creation Happy Monstah, which proudly features two Black girl leads. In exciting news, the Scotts recently celebrated the fact that the project will have a worldwide release by publishing giant Andrews McMeel Universal and marketed through Simon & Schuster, something that will give it every opportunity to touch as many lives as possible.

The excitement surrounding Happy Monstah is skyrocketing. Andrews McMeel Universal is most known for the Peanuts comics, Calvin and Hobbes, and a few comic to TV shows coming soon to Nickelodeon. The Scotts hope to turn this into an animated series in the future.

100th Book That Spotlights Ethiopian Stories

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PUBLISHER OF BOOKS THAT SPOTLIGHT ETHIOPIAN STORIES AND LANGUAGES RELEASES 100TH BOOK

Nationwide Ready Set Go Books, a publishing initiative established by the non-profit Open Hearts Big Dreams to increase access to books and thus support literacy in Ethiopia, has released its 100th book. The book, Letter From a Plow Nation written by Dr. Worku Mulat and illustrated by Daniel Getahun, furthers Ready Set Go Books’ objective to publish books that both entertain and inform young readers by telling vibrant stories that not only spotlight Ethiopian characters, lives, and languages, but also expose readers to the country’s ever-growing community of authors and illustrators.

Children need to see themselves and their lives reflected in books. Children also need to see lives and experiences that are unlike their own to gain empathy and understanding in a diverse world. It’s with these two ideas in mind that Ready Set Go Books was launched.

Ethiopia is Africa’s second-most populous country, with nearly half of that population composed of children under fourteen. Recent country-wide reading surveys have shown that too few children are learning to read in Ethiopian schools. One big reason is a lack of books that are appealing and in local languages.

With 100 individual titles, Ready Set Go Books is taking big first steps to address that challenge. But children seeing their worlds reflected back at them through books is not a problem-centered in only one country. Even though half of all children in the United States are of color, only 23% of children’s books published in the US in 2018 had protagonists of color. Because of this, Ready Set Go Books also publishes and distributes their books worldwide in English, so that children across the globe have a chance to see lives in stories that can open the world for them.

Niya Vatel Launches Organic Tea Line

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ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF ORGANIC, NON-GMO TEA & TEA ACCESSORIES

Nationwide -- Niya Vatel, founder and CEO of Tea and I® tea company, is proud to announce the launch of her new line of herbal tea and tea accessories just in time for fall. The popular tea company featured in the “Sips by Tea” Subscription Box has expanded their line to 5 organic, non-GMO and vegan-friendly blends of tea to offer wellness options and support a healthy lifestyle.

Four of the five exclusive teas are proprietary blends, with the fifth being the popular matcha green tea. In addition to the new blends, Tea and I® is happy to announce their line of luxury tea accessories; which includes infusers, and handmade olive wood tea spoons.

Tea and I® teas are made with the highest quality of on-trend herbs, sustainably sourced, contain no preservatives, chemicals or coloring, and are gluten free and vegan friendly.

Keeping the tea blend simple and organic ensures intense flavor and produces maximum health benefits, including but not limited to:

• Immunity Support
• Energy Support
• Detoxification
• Metabolism Support
• Sleep Support
• Gastrointestinal Support

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Film Teaches Children How to Deal With Police Encounters

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BLACK FAMILY-OWNED MEDIA COMPANY LAUNCHES ANIMATED CHILDREN’S BOOK AND SHORT FILM SERIES TEACHING CHILDREN HOW TO DEAL WITH POLICE ENCOUNTERS

Nationwide -- 10 Nubian Queens & 5 Kings Media, a Black family-owned media company, has launched an animated children’s book and short film series for 5 to 10-year olds called Izem Meets Officer Joe that teaches young children to deal with police encounters. The series, written by its CEO, Attorney Zulu Ali, is part of the company's efforts to focus on Black family and social justice content in film, radio, theater, music, and book publishing.

The series was created by Attorney Ali, an award-winning trial lawyer and principal of The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP (ZuluAliLaw.com), and company directors Christine Ali Moore and Ashley Ali Perkins.

Patent Filed For Dreadlocking Sea Salt Hair Spray

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USPTO PATENT FILED FOR DREADLOCKING SEA SALT HAIR SPRAY MADE WITH PURE OCEAN WATER

Nationwide  Lavish Ocean LLC, a Black-owned company headquartered in Oceanside, CA, makes all-natural hair spray and hair & body oils. Included in their offerings is a niche hair care line created specifically for dreadlocks and natural hair. The top-selling product is an all-natural sea salt hair spray made with pure ocean water, tea tree, rosemary, and other quintessential oils.

The new brand is gaining popularity with customers raving how the ocean water hair spray helps with everything from new budding locs to maintaining mature locs when styling or refreshing after workouts.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

See How Smooth Song Stylist Will Downing Shares Soulful Insights In New Album

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Will Downing to Release New Single
“So Many Good Die Young”on Nov. 11th

Nationwide - October 28, 2020 - Garnering acclaim as an unwavering artist who “bares his soul,” Will Downing is sharing another piece of himself with the release of “So Many Good Die Young,” set to drop on November 11, 2020. 

“So Many Good Die Young” was co-written and co-produced by Will Downing and Randy Bowland.

The song touches the soul and make you stop and think. It’s a celebration of life and memories of loved ones who will forever remain in our hearts.

The powerful video montage for the track featuring:
  • Kobe & Gigi Bryant
  • Whitney Houston
  • Michael Jackson
  • Prince
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Luther Vandross
  • Aaliyah
  • George Floyd
  • Breonna Taylor and
  • Chadwick Boseman
It is a ‘must-experience,’ and serves as a testament to those who knew them, loved them and were deeply affected by the work that will forever defined their legacies...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Black-Owned Tech Startup Revolutionizes Home Inspection Industry

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BLACK-OWNED TECH START-UP REVOLUTIONIZES THE HOME INSPECTION INDUSTRY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

New York, NY -- A new, innovative Baltimore-based tech start-up called AfterrHome is changing the way the world views the home inspection industry by using Artificial Intelligence to help prospective buyers and sellers book and facilitate home inspections.

From its fun and engaging website with team avatars to its subscription-based model, AfterrHome distinguishes itself as a tech company that provides real-time solutions to home inspection services and the problems that can arise to unsuspecting clients.

When the user types in their address, the A.I. assistant recommends inspections based on the neighborhood of the property. By addressing additional costs that can discourage a home buyer from getting appropriate inspections, AfterrHome provides payment options that allow users to alleviate the pressures of major payments by opting to pay in installments.

Black Film Exposes Racist Government

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FILMMAKER COMPLETES DOCUMENTARY THAT EXPOSES U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OPPRESSING BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES

New York, NY -- Filmmaker Brandi Webb is the director of an experimental documentary that indicts the U.S. Government on 18 charges, for crimes committed against Black and Brown citizens. Ms. Webb’s documentary, Betrayal of a Nation, is a two part series that intertwines scripted courtroom dialog with out-of-court real-life interviews with experts and witnesses. These interviews highlight oppressive acts such as the destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK and the execution of Civil Rights leaders carried out by the government. These interviews are used as testimonies and serve as trial evidence.

Previously, Ms. Webb held a crowdsourcing campaign with Go Fund Me, to raise money to complete the film. She is thankful to all of her donors. Nearly reaching her goal, she was able to complete this compelling project. Brandi is now taking imperative steps towards achieving distribution. Ms. Webb would like to see Betrayal of a Nation on mainstream platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and UMC - a Black-owned streaming service, but is open to other platforms. She believes the more viewers reached, the more the documentary can help to influence substantial change in America.

Black Author Teaches Kids Compassion

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HISTORIAN RELEASES NEW BOOK THAT REWRITES NOT ONLY THE HISTORY OF BLACKS BUT OF HUMANITY


Nationwide  Masterfully crafted by Jo Allen, The Mayfly and the Greedy Bullfrog is a story of grace. However, as a new African American female author on the horizon, she is not new to sharing her delightful stories. Aiming to teach as well as entertain, she was on the shortlist of five in 2018 for the African Writers Trust for children’s literature. There she featured her story Who Can Stop The Rain? which features three children of color.

Jo Allen also self-published The Chronicles of Prince and Princess Poppa in 2015. She is one who truly recognizes the need for more women of color in the children’s literary community realizing that one day their contributions may change the industry.

"It starts with our children," she says. "Every story I write is done with the intention of increasing diversity as well as representation in the field of literature. I feel that books are amazing and my goal is to encourage young people of color to read more."

HISTORIAN RELEASES NEW BOOK THAT REWRITES NOT ONLY THE HISTORY OF BLACKS BUT OF HUMANITY

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 Historian Re-Writes Black History in New Book

Nationwide The most provocative book ever written, The Clan of Southern Man by author and cultural historian, John Valentine, takes readers on a fascinating journey through time and untold history! It's the first and only book to trace the history of Black people all the way back to the beginning of the human line, around 200,000 years ago.

Using the very latest scientific and genetic information available, The Clan of Southern Man proves conclusively that not only were Blacks the first humans on earth, but they developed many of the arts, sciences, and tools that led to human civilization. This, long before any other races appeared on earth.

According to the book's editor, Professor Reginald Martin, M.F.A., Ph.D., and full professor of English at the University of Memphis, "This is no usual history of Blacks out of Africa onto these shores of misery but is instead a history of the earth and the place of Blacks in it. Where they come from, whom they have always been, and where they are going if they are not careful and do not listen to Valentine.

Valentine's Clan of Southern Man comes at an absolutely critical time in the history of the black struggle for social and economic justice. It lays out a clear and precise blueprint for a renewed, reinvigorated, and redirected fight against systemic racism in America. Valentine believes it is this disconnection from our true past that serves as the biggest hindrance to our effort to unite and confront the many obstacles that keep us from gaining our true place in human society.

To purchase this game-changing book go to the publisher's website at AmamiBooks.com. Also, check out Valentine's blog Black Culture Matter at BlackCultureMatter.org.

Black Interior Designer Launches "Money Spaces" Challenge

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CELEBRITY LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGNER NIKKI N. KLUGH LAUNCHES “MONEY SPACES” CHALLENGE DEDICATED TO IMPROVE YOUR SUCCESS

Nationwide -- Nikki N. Klugh, owner and principal designer of Nikki Klugh Design Group, Inc. is launching the 5-Day Create My Money Space Challenge on Monday, November 2nd that will take members through daily training and tips on how to master and thrive in the space they are in. A "Money Space" is an area in your home that immediately activates you so that you can be more productive, efficient, and profitable in your home environment. This challenge will encourage participants to dig deep within themselves and the environments that they frequent to boost their productivity and help them achieve greater success and wealth.

The 5-Day Create My Money Space Challenge will be a series of training sessions and live instruction that will change the way you interact with space around you and will drive you to create inspiring spaces that reflect creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're an engineer, a doctor, an entrepreneur, a manager having Zoom conferences or completing telemedicine, anyone and everyone needs a Money Space. During this challenge, Nikki and her award-winning team are providing tips, tricks, and evidence-based design to help you create a home office that will help you be more efficient and achieve greater success.

Black-Owned Beauty Brand Gives Back

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FOUNDER OF BLACK-OWNED BEAUTY BRAND GIVES BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITY BY DONATING A PORTION OF SALES TO CANCER SERVICES

Nationwide -- New beauty brand OpulenceMD Beauty announces its October Breast Cancer Awareness partnership with Cancer Services. The brand has committed to donating a minimum of $1,000 or 10% of sales, whichever is greater, from its Warrior Lash Kit to the organization. Known as a luxury eye-specific beauty brand and created by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Anika Goodwin, OpulenceMD Beauty is no stranger to giving back. One of the brand’s missions is to provide complimentary eye examination screenings to those in need and at the highest risk of preventable vision loss.

“This is our first Breast Cancer Awareness month! We’ve only been in business for seven months and are exceeding our revenue goals. One of my goals for starting OpulenceMD Beauty is to help others who are in need. As an eye surgeon, I’ve seen cancer patients and know the support they need as they win the fight against cancer. Partnering with a local organization that has been a staple in my community was very important to me,” said Dr. Goodwin.

Monday, October 26, 2020

Doll Inspires Black-Owned Rug Company

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ENTREPRENEUR SAYS THIS DOLL INSPIRED HER TO LAUNCH THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED ECOMMERCE RUG COMPANY

Nationwide -- Meet Audrey Bell-Kearney, founder of The Rug Chest, the newest Black woman-owned area rug company in the country. An entrepreneur of 23 years, Audrey says that she was inspired to start this particular venture when she came up with the idea to produce a special line of Madam CJ Walker dolls. During that time, she was already producing plus-size fashion dolls with her friend, Georgette. While searching for toy manufacturers in China, she unexpectedly came across a rug manufacturer and it hit her: "Why not start an area rug company?"

However, what started as an idea to print images of Madam CJ Walker on a rug has already become much more than just that. After starting the company Audrey realized that she could work with artists who are looking for more outlets to sell their work. This partnership will give Audrey the opportunity to keep new and unique kitchen rugs coming out. Some of those will be limited edition rugs while others will have no limits.

What Audrey learned from her time in the doll world was that people loved to own limited edition collectibles, so she is transferring that knowledge over to The Rug Chest.

Org Names Black Transwoman as New Interim Executive Director

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LYRIC NAMES TONI NEWMAN, AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRANSWOMAN, AS NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

San Francisco, CA -- Heading into a momentous election with direct impact on the lives and livelihoods of LGBTQI+ youth, San Francisco’s esteemed nonprofit LYRIC has named Toni Newman as Interim Executive Director while Jodi L. Schwartz continues as President to oversee the ongoing capital campaign to expand LYRIC’s landmark home in San Francisco’s Castro District, allowing for expanded program opportunities for youth.

“After an extensive interview process with the Board of Directors, LYRIC staff, and LYRIC youth, it became clear that Toni is the leader for LYRIC at this moment,” said LYRIC Board Co-Chairs Adam Leonard and Phil Kim in a statement. “The Board’s unanimous decision to welcome Toni to LYRIC speaks to our confidence in her leadership and experience. We are grateful for Jodi’s commitment to our shared mission and look forward to our partnership with staff and youth to ensure LYRIC thrives for generations to come.”

LYRIC is the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading organization offering expertise in youth workforce development, healthcare navigation, individual counseling, and group-based community building to marginalized low-income LGBTQQ+ youth. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, LYRIC has continued its vital work for LGBTQQ youth in our community.

Black Woman Starts Law Firm With Sister and Best Friend

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BLACK LAWYER STARTS LAW FIRM WITH HER BEST FRIEND AND SISTER

Nationwide Esteemed African-American Attorney, Shymane Robinson, has launched True Lawyer - a real estate and trademark law firm that helps transform Black communities by helping investors accumulate, protect, and transfer wealth. She started the law firm with both her best friend and sister... proving that women can successfully collaborate in business!

Shymane says that she decided to start her own law practice after her professor advised her she would have to choose between being a great lawyer or mother. “There was no way I could be force to choose between my career or being a great mother,” she comments. “It was at that moment that I knew big law was not for her and that ownership matter.”

With three years under her belt as the leader of True Lawyer law firm, Shymane has grown a widely successful national law firm that focuses on transforming communities by helping investors. She defines investors as anyone who spends money with the expectation of achieving a profit or future advantage.

Finding Black Freelancers Now Easier Than Ever

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FOUNDERS LAUNCH THE NEWEST ONLINE MARKETPLACE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BLACK AND MINORITY FREELANCERS

Nationwide  Ebuynee is a new online marketplace that seamlessly allows customers to find Black, Latinx, and women freelance services with transparent costs at the tip of your fingers. Launched by Eric Pannell and Foday Bangura, the platform strives to elevate the presence of diversity & inclusion in the gig economy, and help Black & brown professionals strive to gain more customers through the impacts of the pandemic.

According to a study of two prominent online freelance marketplaces—TaskRabbit and Fiverr, it was found that there is also bias and discrimination on online freelancing marketplaces with respect to gender and race. Black and Latinx labor has been historically and systematically undervalued; however, online freelancing websites have provided job opportunities to workers who are disenfranchised by the rigidity of the traditional labor market.

1st of 21 Black Siblings to Graduate College

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FROM WELFARE AND FOOD STAMPS TO BECOMING THE FIRST OF 21 CHILDREN TO GRADUATE COLLEGE

Nationwide --  Paul Lamar Hunter, author of No Love, No Charity: The Success of the 19th Child, is the 19th of 21 children. His book is an inspirational story about personal triumph and overcoming and beating all the odds. Since his birth, his life has been one obstacle after another. In fact, one person compared his trials to running a marathon on tedious terrain. Though adversity has changed the trajectory of his life, his touching story has been the source of inspiration for countless others all around the world.

Paul’s iconic mother, the late great Louise Hunter, was dubbed Racine Wisconsin’s “Mother Theresa” for her charitable contributions to the city. She was the matriarch of 21 children, 63 grandchildren, and 87 great-grandchildren.

In the midst of this extraordinarily large family, and all of the stressful dynamics associated with a clan of this size, amazingly, Paul was the first in his family to earn a Bachelor’s degree, have a successful book on the market, and to become a motivational speaker. Therefore, with all that Paul has been through in life, he really does have something to say.

Even though his parents worked, they had to improvise to survive. They were poor and received food stamps from the government. In this big family, they ate a lot of beans, cornbread, and ramen noodles, and everybody in the neighborhood knew it. 

The family relied on secondhand clothes and at times they had to sleep on the couch or the floor. They also received groceries from a local food pantry, and they used the oven to heat the house because the gas was disconnected on multiple occasions. These indignities left their marks and taught them to be extremely humble, honest, and to never make fun of people who are struggling in this world.