Friday, June 25, 2021

Black Author, Playwright, and Philanthropist Jay Cameron Gets Dual Citizenship in Sierra Leone

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AUTHOR, PLAYWRIGHT AND PHILANTHROPIST JAY CAMERON GRANTED DUAL CITIZENSHIP IN SIERRA LEONE

Jay Cameron, author, playwright, and philanthropist, has been granted Sierra Leonean dual citizenship after tracing his ancestry to the Temne tribe. Bridging the gap between the African diaspora and Africa has become Jay’s main goal since 2018.

Now, in 2021 he’s celebrating his new Sierra Leonean dual citizenship with more projects that will encourage people of African descent to discover this continent on their own terms.

The Journey to Citizenship

After a heritage trip to Ghana in 2018, Jay realized most of what he’d been taught about Africa wasn’t true. Years of schooling and living as an African American in the US did not adequately educate him about the real Africa, the many cultures, and its people. He set on a journey to change that narrative for himself and others, and his newly regained citizenship is only the next step.

Homeless Black Graphic Designer Releases Line of Notebooks to Help Combat Mental Illness

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HOMELESS BLACK GRAPHIC DESIGNER RELEASES LINE OF NOTEBOOKS TO HELP COMBAT MENTAL ILLNESS

Carrie Bledsoe, a homeless graphic designer, has launched the newest line of Black-owned notebooks to help deal with her personal mental health problems. Running around in circles with a lack of income and poor money management led to her downfall.

At first, she didn't believe in jotting down her feelings. Now, however, she can finally pour her heart out into her notebooks until she is able to afford therapy.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Telethon to Capture Black Birth Experiences

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FIRST NATIONAL TELETHON FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH TO CAPTURE BLACK BIRTH EXPERIENCES — CELEBRITIES, INFLUENCERS TO ANSWER PHONES ON JUNE 25TH

On Friday, June 25th, influencers, celebrities, and advocates will answer calls to 800-450-IRTH from noon to 8pm for the first national telethon to capture Black birthing and pediatric experiences of care. Expecting and new parents of color who have given birth in the past two years are invited to call 855-450-IRTH and leave a review of their Ob/Gyn, birthing hospital or pediatrician appointments as part of a nationwide effort to create public accountability in the medical system for Black maternal and infant care.

Actress Angela Lewis of Snowfall on FX, award-winning civil rights attorney and talk show host Areva Martin Esq., Charles Johnson of 4Kira4Moms, celebrity doula and founder of MamaGlow, Latham Thomas, and health and wellness guru, Coach Gessie, are among the over 30 celebrity and influencer guests donating time to take calls for the cause.

Kids Book About Girl From Ghana Who Immigrates to US

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BLACK AUTHOR DEBUTS CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT 12-YEAR OLD WHO IMMIGRATES FROM GHANA TO THE U.S.

Sasha Goes to America, a children’s book based on Marjy Marj’s debut novel - The Shimmigrant, is the number 1 new release on Amazon under the Children’s Immigration category.

Set in Ghana and the United States, the book is about a 12-year-old housemaid who immigrated from Ghana to the United States.

Reviewed and highly rated by children, educators, publishers, attorneys, subject-matter authors, immigrants, and booksellers, Marjy’s work seeks to highlight the dangers of child labor and exploitation. She also wants to shed light on the stories of immigrants and people of color across the world.

8-Year Old CEO Empowers Brown Boys

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8-YEAR OLD CEO LAUNCHES “MY FRIEND” PLUSH LINE, EMPOWERS BROWN BOYS THROUGH REPRESENTATION AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS


Recently, featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Lil Dee is an eight-year-old CEO who does not let his age get in the way of spreading positivity and building the confidence of brown boys in Ohio and beyond. Inspired to make a difference and drive positive social change, he created his own company, Our Brown Boy Joy, to inspire and empower brown boys across the country and let them know just how special they are. Lil Dee and his team are excited to announce the launch of the “My Friend” plush line, plush dolls designed to be both a tool and toy that helps brown boys see themselves positively.

According to Lil Dee, “Brown boys should know they are wonderful, just the way they are!” The My Friend plush dolls were designed with this in mind, and each plush doll speaks several positive affirmations, including: “Brown boy, you are joy.” Through playing with and interacting with these dolls, brown boys will not only see themselves represented but also hear special affirmations geared toward them, reminding them how special and extraordinary they are.

The My Friend plush doll wears a hoodie for an important reason. After learning about Trayvon Martin’s killing, Lil Dee knew his plush dolls needed to wear a hoodie to signify that clothes should never be used to justify bias or be viewed as threatening. He never wants brown boys to be perceived negatively because of their skin color or the clothes they wear, another reason why the My Friend plush doll is dressed in a hoodie, a pair of jeans, and Timberland inspired boots.