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Dream Exchange to become the first Black-controlled stock exchange uniquely focused on increasing participation in public capital markets across all diverse sectors of society.
Dream Exchange Selects MEMX To Provide Proven Exchange Technology for New Exchange
Dream Exchange announced that they have reached an agreement for MEMX to provide services and technology for Dream Exchange. Dream Exchange, once fully established, will operate a unique set of exchanges that span all corporate capitalization sizes, forming an effective bridge for small and mid-cap companies to access public capital markets. The Dream Exchange is establishing a National Market System (NMS) Exchange and plans to operate a Venture Exchange pursuant to proposed legislation under the Main Street Growth Act (HR 5795, SB 3097).
Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange said, "Our agreement with MEMX is a significant milestone that will enhance the simplicity and efficiency of our future exchange operations and will allow us to concentrate on execution while collaborating on our plans to expand access to public market capital. We believe that the future of exchange technology and public market capital formation are joining forces through the foresight of the MEMX and the Dream Exchange leadership."
"From the outset, we were inspired by Dream Exchange's unique mission and we are pleased to provide our exchange technology services to them. Their selection of MEMX as an exchange technology provider is a strong endorsement of our architecture and operations and we look forward to working with them to achieve their goals," said MEMX CEO Jonathan Kellner.
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100 Black Men of America, Inc. Grants 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Charter Membership
Photo Above: (L to Right) Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Phil Andrews, Founding President of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., Hon. William B. Wise, Trustee Village of Westbury, and Member of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.
New York, New York — 100 Black Men of America, Inc. grants 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Charter Membership in New York. The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was incorporated on December 27th, 2021 in New York State. The organizers have a long history of community engagement in Downstate, New York. area, and it's founder Phil Andrews, was selected by the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration as the 2019 Small Business Champion for 14 Counties in Downstate, New York.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. grants new chapter charter to 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. on December 10th, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
100 Black Men of Eastern New York’s mission is to serve the African American Community in Eastern New York in the areas of Education, Health and Wellness, Advocacy, Mentoring, and Community Development, Leadership Development, and Economic Empowerment.
Founding President: The Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Phil Andrews, has appeared on WABC Here and Now, NBC’s Positively Black, and was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as a BE Modern Man. He has served as a Past President of a local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. as a two-term president.
He is also the Founding President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. which supports the programs and activities of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The foundation is a 501 c 3 tax-exempt organization.
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Southeast Queens Makes History Having Been The Home Of Some Of The Most Powerful Politicians In NYC History!
Mayor Eric Adams (Top Right) NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (Top Right) Borough President of Queens Donovan Richards (Bottom Left) Congressman Gregory Meeks (Middle Bottom) and NY State Senator James Sanders (Bottom Right)
By Kamau Austin, Publisher AMS Digital Scoop Publications
Southeast Queens is known for its iconic jazz, hip-hop, business, civil rights, and other legendary greats. Legends like James Brown, John Coltrane, Jackie Robinson, 50 cents, LL Cool J, Daymond John, and many more luminaries once called Southeast Queens home.
However, Southeast Queens, is now also making historic strides as one of the areas for political trailblazers. Former Southeast Queens resident Eric Adams, once ironically brutalized by police in Queens, has risen to become only the second Black mayor in New York City history.
Mayor Adams also has made a dual mark in history by appointing the first black female and also woman Police Commissioner in New York City history Keechant Sewell.Commissioner Sewell, has an extensive history as a law enforcement leader in Nassau County, and also FBI experience. The Commissioner also has roots in Queens.
The 1st Black Woman New York City Police Commissioner Keechant-Sewell (Pic Source)
New York City Council Person Adrienne Adams (no relation to Mayor Eric Adams) became the first black woman to be Speaker of the New York City Council. Adams is also the City Council Person for district 28 which includes Rochdale Village, Jamaica, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park. She was the first woman and Black woman to represent Council 28.
So essentially what we have is two of the most powerful politicians in New York City, and also the leading law enforcement Commissioner, now having roots in Southeast Queens, New York. But it doesn't stop there...
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Black Descendant Of English Royalty Looks To Cancel The Symbolic Racist Crest Of British Slaver John Hawkins
By Kamau Austin and Venita Benitez
Venita Benitez is on a mission. Her mission is one driven by faith and purpose believing in her people's ability to make a change in the world.
She is a Black woman with obvious Latina roots, but what is less discernable is her family ties to European royalty. Nevertheless, Benitez is determined turn the tide on racism now within the auspices of English royalty.
Venita has made it her mission to ask the British monarchy to vacate an unsavory vestige of horrific slavery in its ugly past the crest of maritime slaver "Sir" John Hawkins. Ms. Benitez has written the late Queen Elizabeth II, in the past.
In light of present controversial news stories in relation to modern racism, in the monarchy, she is relaunching her efforts to remove the distasteful racist crest.
Here is her open letter that she wrote to the Queen: May it please Your Majesty, Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, how do You do? My name is Venita Benitez, living in Dallas, Texas USA. Servant to the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Christ. I descend from the Plantagenets, Henry II, John and Henry III. I wish to inform you of an important occurrence I believe deserves your attention. An amazing opportunity to bring healing and reconciliation to all nations around the globe will take place during the month of August, in the year of our Lord 2019, for the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans on English American soil, Fort Comfort, present day Hampton, Virginia and I believe Your Majesty will bestow recognition upon the people. Forgiveness, healing and reconciliation have been a focus of many nations in response to hatred and discrimination. There has been a growing global focus on community healing and forgiveness. My purpose on this earth is fueled by passion for this very moment for the global healing of all people on our planet. Queen Elizabeth I, knighted Sir John Hawkins (Hawkyns pioneer of the British slave trade), a coat of arms and a bound slave as a crest for a massive profit made in the slave trade. His coat of arms, sable on a point wavy, a lion passant, in chief three bezants, and for his crest, a demi-Moor in his proper color (naked), bound, and captive with annulets in his arms and ears. John Hawkins as in previous voyages, went to Sierra Leone, took part in native wars, assaulted and set fire to native towns of over eight thousand inhabitants. Which we are still living the aftermath from these voyages. His coat of arms and crest may represent the heraldic achievements and massive material wealth for England, however it symbolizes forms of discrimination and hatred not only going on in America but across the global. Your Majesty, I mean no disrespect to the constitutional monarch and I apologize in advance if I have offended the constitutional monarch. I only want to see healing and reconciliation to all nations and I believe this kind of power and authority rest in your hands to have John Hawkins crest honoring him for the slave trade taken down and/or removed and publicly dishonored to help restore love in our world and conqueror the evil of hatred that is causing so much grief, suffering and disharmony in America, as well as, around the globe. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours Sincerely, Venita Benitez
The Crest Of Slaver John Hawkins
Venita's revived attempts to get rid of the crest of British maritime slave exporter John Hawkins, is forged against the backdrop of the the Royal Family being charged with racist attitudes by others close to them. For instance England's fundraiser Ngozi Fulani is charging racism against one of the late Queen Elizabeth's staffers Lady Susan Hussey, who subsequently resigned with a spokesperson for Prince William saying "racism has no place in our society."
Also in recent years Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, pointed out bias by the Royal Family in an interview towards her and her son. The press even reported her treatment was so humiliating she had thoughts of suicide.
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, has reported racial issues with the Royal Family Photo Credits: By Londisland, Click For Info
Given this charged racial backdrop I felt moved to touch base with Venita Benitez for this exclusive interview about challenging the Royal Family to get rid of the racist crest of John Hawkins AKA John Hawkyns below...
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Charges of Reverse Racism Are Answered With My Parable On Bullying
As you know our publications have a goal to help Black businesses, community organizations, and cultural organizations raise awareness so they can be financed or supported by our community. We can't expect others to support us if we can't support ourselves.
We aim to do the opposite of mainstream media and show the positive things that our people do in our communities especially to advance and enhance our neighbors. However, there are times where conservative whites or others try to use our civil rights terminology and language against us by charging "reverse racism" when we advance Black organizations and causes.
I like to deal with data and facts. However, recently I felt like giving parables or a storied analogy to someone who accused me of reverse racism for promoting a Black holiday gift-wrapping business Clera’s Creative Gifts during the Christmas Holidays. This business uses afrocentric and Black images for their gift wrapping products.
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nZinga Austin Excells in 3D Animation and Art
nZinga Austin, the Co-publisher of AMS Digital's Scoop Publications is becoming a media leader in her own right. In addition to her highly regarded singing, acting, and writing skills, she is developing into a talented artist in 3D digital art and animation.
nZinga is acclaimed for being the Community and Events Editor for AMS' Black News Scoop and Southeast Queens Scoop. The young artist has received community awards from New York City area community organizations and political leaders.
She is looking to take Scoop Publications into the entertainment and 3D media industry. Recently nZinga finished her 1st documentary called "nZinga's Spectrum in 3D."
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ENTREPRENEUR/ DESIGNER CREATES SUGAMAMA, THE FIRST EVER 18-INCH BLACK SUPERHERO DOLL
Shaneisha Dodson, founder and CEO of a popular Black-owned retail platform for kids called Brilliant Girl, has launched the Sugamama doll, the world's first 18-inch Black superhero doll. She says that her company's goal with all of its designs is to create more representation for black girls in the toy industry.
According to Shaneisha, when she was growing up, she was not able to find many dolls that represented her or carried the cultural characteristics of her people. In a mission to change that narrative, Brilliant Girl has now launched a line of dolls that carry exciting backstories and come with various clothing options to make playtime interactive and fun.
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Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University President Dr. Verna Caddie Announces Honorary Doctorate Graduation & Second Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony in Houston, Texas
Dr. Verna Caddie, President of Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University,announces Honorary Doctorate Graduation & Second Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony in Houston, Texas.
The Honorees will include Jody Watley, Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell, Michael Colyar, Paul Anthony, TS Madison, Farrah Franklin, Kimberly and Keyondra Lockett, Fred Hammond, Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker and many more exceptional leaders!
Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University's President Verna Caddie, announced honorary doctorate graduation and the Second Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony to be held Sunday December 4, 2022 at Sans Sauci Ballroom, 26511 Tx-249 in Tomball, Texas (in the Houston area).
The much-anticipated ceremony will include the university's honorary doctorate graduation saluting the following honorees:
Yolanda Adams
Erica Campbell
Marshall Thompson
Paul Anthony
Michael Colyar
Farrah Franklin
TS Madison
Mary Griffin
Kimberly and Keyondra Lockett
Fred Hammond
Funky Larry Jones
Yolanda"Yo-Yo" Whitaker, and many more...
Iconic singer and songwriter Jody Watley will be recognized with special presentations from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and State Representative Ron Reynolds. AlsoDr. Verna Caddie, President of Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University, will be awarding the Doctorate Of Philosophy in Humanitarianism Awards to honorees.
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LORNA D. CHEATHAM CREATES AFROCENTRIC GIFT-WRAPPING PAPER BRAND THAT'S TRULY MAKING MEMORABLE HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS
Lorna D. Cheatham, is the founder and CEO of Clera’s Creative Gifts, a Black-owned gift-wrapping paper and gift bag brand that is known for its unique Afrocentric-themed designs. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise, Lorna started her Detroit-based company in 2018 with the goal to bring jobs back to her city for disadvantaged, abused women of color and returning citizens.
Lorna, who is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, was one of twelve siblings in her family. She comments, “Birthdays was always a special time for her family, although they didn’t receive a lot; they cherished what they got.”
At the tender young age of nine, her mother, Clera, was unfortunately taken away. Luckily, they were left with many of her precious memories, which is why she decided to name her company after her mother; it was her way of keeping her memory alive.
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A CONGRESSMAN’S LIFE-LONG FIGHT TO BRING RACIAL JUSTICE TO THE US MILITARY AWARDS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR
November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States. There is no higher award or honor that military heroes can receive than the Medal of Honor.
Yet, it is striking that until April 24, 1991, out of a total of 3,417 Medals of Honor awarded to American service members, only 77 were given to African Americans, but none of these were given to African Americans who had served in World Wars I and II.
This dire statistic changed on April 24, 1991, when the first Medal of Honor was bestowed, posthumously, upon a black American hero of World War I, Sgt. Freddie Stowers of South Carolina, who heroically sacrificed his life in France on September 28, 1918, at the age of 21. At that White House ceremony in 1991, President George H. W. Bush praised the heroism of Sgt. Stowers and twice thanked former Congressman Joe DioGuardi of New York for his efforts to make it happen.
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In Memoriam: Giving Thanks For The Soulful Work & Spirit Of Dr. Charles L. Singleton
"Honoring The Life And Media Contributions OF Dr. Charles L. Singleton"
Reflections by Publishers Kamau and nZinga Austin, with tributes also by Tolson Banner and JV Howard, Op-Ed Contributors to the Black News Scoop, and Scoop News Blogs.
Get An Overview With Our Intro Tribute Video Below...
Dr. Charles L. Singleton, was a great inspiring and insightful person and contributor to many things. He was a professional athlete, educational consultant, Purple Heart Awardee, creative and insightful writer, progressive author, Fundraiser for Elizabeth City College and HBCU causes. He was of course a mentor and inspirational presence for many people and organizations.
We, at the Scoop Publications, have been honored to have shared ideas, been a vehicle for his writing genius, and helped him raise (the last he related to me) over $75,000 for charitable causes. I can sense that Ancestor Singleton's, soulful presence is still with us. I feel Doc. Singleton, as we would affectionately refer to him, would want us to continue to be a truthful resource showcasing the striving for Black economic, business, and social empowerment.
Dr. Charles L. Singleton, was one of the greatest supporters of AMS Digital's Scoop News Blogs. It is hard to describe the awesome contribution Dr. Singleton made to our publication. We at AMS Digital and Scoop Publications extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Singleton's family...
For me, Kamau Austin, Publisher of AMS Digital and Scoop News blogs, Dr. Charles Singleton or Chuck Singleton as he called himself, was a priceless mentor, coach, content contributor, Op-Ed writer, and supporter. His involvement will be greatly missed however I can feel the presence of Ancestor Chuck Singleton urging us at the Scoop news blogs to continue and don't quit our editorial mission.
To see an overview of his dozens of articles click on the following links on the Black News Scoop and the Southeast Queens Scoop. My daughter nZinga Austin, an award winning community media editor, animator, singer, and advocate for our people on the autism spectrum shares her reflections about Dr. Singleton below.
nZinga Austin - Dr. Singleton was a good man that supported our scoop publications. He started writing in our flagship publication the SoutheastQueensScoop.com and later was more featured in his favorite the Black News Scoop.
He was a very dedicated contributor and supporter who helped us quite a lot. He also wrote a lot about his family. My favorite articles from him is when he wrote books for black education. He was also a promising Football player.
He had a doctor's degree in education. He wrote books for children so their parents can help their children be successful.
He was also a teacher in Southeast Queens, New York. I heard he also taught schools in Georgia, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York.
He believed you should teach children so they can keep the world going forward. He was also into teaching about aging and fitness. He also helped older people to exercise. Next we share the the memories of our Op-Ed Contributor JV Howard.
JV Howard - It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this but it was words that Dr. Singleton use to enlighten, inform, inculcate, and motivate his audience across a myriad of issues. He implored us to read between the lines of the pages of life for clarity, for understanding, and for growth.
He was a informative writer with his pen and an educator at heart. Dr. Singleton has certainly left the universe in a better place than the way he found it. May he Rest in Peace. Another of our Op-Ed Contributors Tolson Banner shares his memories of Dr. Charles L. Singleton.
Tolson Banner - I never met Dr.Singleton face to face. I met him through the cosmic connection of words: a word to word meeting - if you will.
I started reading his prolific/insightful column and I became transfixed each time I met him in words. His writings always nudged me to readjust my aperture - always giving me additional clarity for my eyesight!
Usually our mourning on a loss loved one focuses on us. Dr.Singleton, taught me to readjust my aperture always - in this readjustment there is no loss instead another ancestor on the other side to watch over and guide us on our spiritual journey in this life.
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CREATOR OF NEW BLACK SUPERHERO ANIMATED SERIES REVEALS BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXITIES OF BLACK BOYS
Yaba Baker, Founder and President of Just Like Me World, has launched a new animation studio producing half-hour cartoons and animated movies featuring Black characters as superheroes, princesses, and action heroes based on their popular books Super CJ and Princess Briana.
How many decades have Black parents complained that there aren’t enough cartoons or animated movies that feature Black characters for their children? Well, Black parents do not have to worry about this any longer.
Baker, who created the Super CJ and Princess Briana characters, comments, “We are taking the concepts of authentic representation, Pixar-like storytelling, and social-emotional tools that we have in our books and bringing those same concepts to life in our new animated projects. Our first animated episode will premiere on our Just Like Me TV YouTube channel in early 2023 is Super CJ.”
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WHEN WHITE LIVES MATTER T-SHIRTS MATTER THE MOST
On a runway in Paris White Lives Matter T-shirts were showcased by international models, conservative/right-wing radio personality Candace Owens and business mogul Kanye West aka Ye. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) this slogan has a direct correlation with antisemitic beliefs held by the Ku Klux Klan and other white hate groups. In light of this, it was determined by the ADL the wearing of this T-shirt must cease and desist - post haste!
Before we could blink our eyes, all hell was released with the force of a jack hammer to smash this slogan and anyone in proximity to the concrete. Kanye was now front and center on the antisemitic stage. Candance Owens got ghost!
Kanye actually believed his First Amendment rights were being abrogated not to mention stifling his creativity. Ye declared he was going “DEFCON 3 on Jews.”
According to Webster’s definition, DEFCON 3 means force readiness increased above normal levels. Under this warning, the military will have 15 minutes prior to launching operations. You mean Ye has a standing army? Kanye says this was a reference to expose the control of Black culture by Jews. He says his remarks were never meant to promote violence against anyone or group.
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The Long Island African American Chamber Of Commerce (LIAACC) Is Named Spoke Of The Month By US Black Chambers, Inc.
United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York State's largest black chamber LIAACC, Spoke of the Month August 2022. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. serves the four counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.
The USBC Community Economic Development Corporation (USBC CEDC), providing services to the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was awarded $5 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program.
The grant, awarded to 51 applicants nationally, is part of a $100 million initiative to help reduce the barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs face in accessing the programs and services that they need.
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MEET THE FOUNDER WHOSE PROGRAM PREPARES BLACK SCHOLARS TO BECOME DOCTORS
Nationwide — Dr. Lisa K. Brown is the founder of Perfected Papers Plus, specializing in helping doctoral candidates complete the dissertation process. In November of 2022, Perfected Papers Plus will host a Dissertation Writer’s Retreat, offering a professional dissertation editing, coaching, and mental wellness program to support Black Doctoral candidates through the most rigorous part of their requirements.
Black scholars obtaining their doctorate reflected roughly 5% of all scholars completing doctoral programs in the past few years, despite the wide reporting of the rising number of Black women obtaining their Master’s degree while facing the same disparities prevalent in our nation’s educational systems.
