Saturday, March 4, 2023

Black Children’s Book Week Takes This Year’s Celebration to the Metaverse

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FOUNDER OF BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK TAKES THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATION TO THE METAVERSE

The second celebration of Black Children’s Book Week starts on February 26th, and people around the world are gearing up to participate. Founded in 2022 by social entrepreneur and author Veronica N. Chapman, Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW) is a global celebration of Black children and the power of Black representation in children’s books. Chapman’s goal is to “raise the vibration in the world” for Black children. And now her reach includes an online world, as Chapman has created a Black Children’s Book Museum in the Metaverse to accompany the celebration.

The Black Children’s Book Museum is a shoppable virtual museum that Chapman first launched in 2022 to feature the sponsors of Black Children’s Book Week. Newly designed in the Metaverse, the exhibits are even more dynamic, using avatars to give visitors the feeling of walking through the museum. While inside, visitors can learn about and support the sponsors of this necessary celebration. Many of the sponsors are Black authors who are intentional about publishing books with Black characters.

Learn How This Mom of 4 Laine Bradley Secured Over $15M in Funding for Clients and Students

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32-YEAR-OLD LAINE BRADLEY, MOM OF 4, ACCOUNTANT, CEO SECURES OVER $15M IN FUNDING FOR CLIENTS AND STUDENTS

Laine Bradley, a 32-year-old Haitian-American woman from Raleigh, NC, has helped small businesses and nonprofit organizations secure over $15 million in grant funding. She is the founder and CEO of Vraiment Financial, a full financial firm focused on providing innovative client solutions.

In addition, she is the creator of the Grant Capital Society, a funding resource community for new and existing small businesses and organizations that provides information, resources, and training to become grant ready.

As a wife and mother of four, Bradley prides herself in educating small businesses and organizations to consistently establish the foundation they need to win grant funding.

In 2019, Bradley won her first business grant of $4,000 for her financial firm. She was able to invest the funds into growing her business with a business coach and paying a few months of operational expenses. From there, Bradley has won over $250,000 in grants for her company by applying consistently every month.

She became a certified federal grant writer in 2020 and began assisting other small businesses and organizations for free during the pandemic. By the end of 2020, Bradley was able to secure over $1.2 million.


Friday, March 3, 2023

Discover The Inspiring Reason 3 African Queens From The US Visit Former President John Agyekum Kufour in Ghana

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While Doing Charity Work In Ghana Last Month Nana Adasa The CEO Of  The Abofrem Area Foundation Inc., Visits The Home Of Former President Kufour

Photo above: in the front center former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour, Queens on the side from left to right the 2022 AMBUSA Winner Laurie Fonhoue (left), center Founder and CEO of AMBUSA Queen Nana Akosua Nkrumah Adasa III, and 2nd runner-up Angel Kissiedu (right).

Nana Adasa represents the best tradition of African Royalty.  She is a woman on a mission, in the US - to help uplift women and children in Africa.

Our history teaches us African royalty, in stark contrast to royalty in other regions of the world, look to make their people more successful and raise their standard of living.

Nana Adasa, an African Queen from the Kumasi-Ashante region, of Ghana, in Africa, is the CEO and President of the of the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc.  The Foundation has an impressive track record of creating education and infrastructure upgrades in Abofrem.

Adasa also has created a showcase for brilliant and beautiful young African women known as African Most Beautiful USA (AMBUSA), while also raising money for important causes in Ghana and other parts of Africa.  Recently, she visited the home of former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour.

See A Video On AMBUSA's Donations Of
Food & Drinks To Kids On The
Streets Of Accra Ghana Below...

Nana Adasa, also was joined by the top two winners in the last AMBUSA showcase the 2022 ABUSA queens, Laurie Fonhoue (winner) and Angel Kissiedu ( 2nd runner-up).  The visit on the former Ghana President, who's been rumored may run again, has been characterized as a "courtesy call."  The three queens where in the area for charity operations.

I was able to convince the busy CEO and empowering visionary Nana Adasa to tell or give me the inside scoop about her vision and mission to help people in Ghana and other parts of Africa.  My exclusive interview follows below...

Exclusive Interview By Kamau Austin With Nana Adasa

Kamau: Can you tell us a little about your background and life growing up as a person of African Descent in the US?

Nana Adasa's Answer:  I am Nana Adasa, the Queen of the village of Abofrem having arrived in the USA, at the age of 28, after working on the family farm in the Kumasi-Ashante region of Ghana.

Kamau:  What inspired you to become the present CEO of African Most Beautiful USA (AMBUSA)?

Nana Adasa's Answer: It was my dream to help young African women living in the USA to become aware of their culture. To be a Queen of African Most Beautiful USA (AMBUSA) you need to know your culture and roots.

To give young women the opportunity to participate in a celebratory event which can provide a steppingstone from beauty pageant contestant into successful women that will give back to society and help raise donations for the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc.

Kamau: Can you tell us more about the mission and goals of Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. and the original founder of the organization?

Nana Adasa's Answer:  I am the founder and originator of the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. a 501 c (3) non-profit organization based in the USA to provide the means for the people of my home village in the Kumasi-Ashante region of Ghana and other African villages to be able to improve their lives. Since its inception, the Foundation has established a medical clinic, a school, and drilled new wells to obtain clean water. One of our goals for 2023 is to build shops for the market to sell produce, meals and products made in the villages.

Picture Above: The Abofrem Area Foundation's annual Christmas drive giving to the widows of the Village of Abofrem, receiving live chickens, oil, and rice.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Checkout Our Women's History Month Spotlight On: Jody Watley "The Iconic Trendsetter Continues to Fuel Quality Music!"

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Breaking News! Women's History Month Spotlight: Jody Watley "The Iconic Trendsetter Continues to Fuel Quality Music!"

We're thrilled to celebrate Women's History Month, and we can't think of a better way to recognize this moment by highlighting a true trailblazer, Jody Watley!

We salute the trendsetting iconic singer as a brilliant songwriter, artist, entrepreneur, producer, and visionary.

And.... CONGRATS to Ms. Watley, as host of The Jody Watley Show - “Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music," a monthly new 2-hour show premiering on Sirius XM's, The Groove.

The Jody Watley Show will kick off with Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph as the first guest, Sunday, March 12th, at 6 PM (EST) / 3 PM (EST) on The Groove, channel 50 and on the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online.

Discover How Celebrated Actress Kasia Trepagnier Was Inducted Into A Prestigious African American Institution

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It's Official!
Celebrated Actress Kasia Trepagnier
Inducted in The Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives in
Hammond, Louisiana
Kasia Trepagnier at her unveiling exhibit ceremony (February 25, 2023)

Celebrated actress Kasia Trepagnier is now a staple in The Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives!

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the historic museum, located at 1600 Phoenix Square in Hammond, Louisiana, unveiled a special "Kasia Trepagnier" Exhibit with a beautiful collage of photos, which included a wonderful plague and dress worn of the beloved Louisiana-born young actress, model and entrepreneur at the event.

The standing room only program included the community, and state and local officials.

Following the program, a special autograph signing by the young and talented actress took place at the museum.


Kasia gave a rousing speech thanking GOD, supporters, and her parents, Belinda and Andrew Trepagnier for their sacrifices, love and unwavering support. She also acknowledged the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum for allowing her to be part of the museum's history for visitors to enjoy forever.

"I am truly humbled and honored to be part of the history of the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archives," says Trepagnier.