Saturday, August 22, 2020

Resume Writer Helping Top Black Professionals Around the World

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MEET THE RESUME WRITER HELPING TOP BLACK PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD TO TRANSFORM THEIR RESUMES AND ATTRACT LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES



Nationwide -- Tawana Woods, founder and CEO of Country's Best Resumes has worked with some of the most sought-after executives in the world. For more than 20 years, she has helped all levels of executives, from entry to C-suite leaders of global enterprises by offering a suite of services - career coaching, resume writing, and interview prep.She comments, "I absolutely love what I do! I work with some of the most talented and amazing leaders of the modern world – at least that is how I see them. My job as a resume writer is job is to highlight and remind professionals of their gifts and accomplishments. I write powerful and targeted resumes designed to make my clients look good on paper, outshine the competition, and get the job. From entry-level clerk to CEO, my goal is to tell my client's unique and true story."

Tawana has been sought after as a speaker and resume writer for many schools, enterprises, and major publications. Over the course of her career, she has helped to write more than 30,000 resumes for schools, employers, community organizations, business owners, and job seekers. Her work has been published in resume books, including Resumes that Pop! She has been interviewed by top publications, including Black Enterprise Magazine and featured on local and national news media, including New York's News1 and the NY Post. Her guides have been used by top colleges including Rutgers University, University of Colorado, NY's Fashion Institute, University of Houston, and many others. Tawana has worked with community organizations including Dress for Success, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, and Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuyvesant Gateway Bid, among many others.

Black Writers Weekend Goes Virtual

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BLACK WRITERS WEEKEND POWERED BY AAMBC INC GOES VIRTUAL


Nationwide  Black Writers Weekend virtual experience will stream online on Thursday, August 27th to Saturday, August 29th. While the event usually takes place in June, pushing the date back, has given them the beautiful opportunity to take part in Black August. Signifying a month of historical civil rights moments in black history, Black August celebrates the history of Black Resistance. The festival, which is powered by AAMBC Inc, has amplified black creative voices for over 12 years through literacy programs and events furthermore contributing to the elevation of Black excellence.

Celebrating and acknowledging black creators that have paved the way for future authors and filmmakers, has always been the goal for CEO and founder of Black Writers Weekend, Tamika Newhouse. See the list below for a preview of some of the talents and events.

DC Black-Owned Tech Firm Partners With Major Real Estate Developer

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BLACK-OWNED TECH FIRM PARTNERS WITH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER TO GIVE TENANTS VIRTUAL TOURS OF COMMERCIAL SPACES


Nationwide  JBG Smith (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, is working with Zak Kidd, founder of OfficeTour, a DC-based Black-owned tech company, to launch a new web application that allows JBG Smith leasing professionals to virtually and interactively guide prospective tenants and their brokers through commercial spaces.

"Innovation, creativity, market leadership, and customer experience are essential to office leasing in all market conditions," said David Ritchey, Executive Vice President of JBG Smith. "The COVID-19 crisis made it clear that our virtual experience needed to reflect the same best-in-class approach. Through our collaboration with OfficeTour, we can couple a dynamic visual experience with the enhanced ability to communicate with our clients by responding to questions and pointing out key features that might go unnoticed during a self-guided virtual tour. Open communication and relationship building are important aspects of leasing, and we want to ensure that remains feasible, even virtually."

Friday, August 21, 2020

18-Year Old to Open Black-Owned Coffee Shop in San Diego

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18-YEAR OLD TO LAUNCH COFFEE & APOTHECARY SHOP THAT SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR BLACK BUSINESSES

Nationwide A barrier-breaking fundraising campaign has launched on Kickstarter by recent high school graduate and entrepreneur, Zachary Hamlett. He aims to open The Hamlett, San Diego's newest Black-owned coffee and apothecary shop.

Described by Hamlett as "a community hub and incubator promoting Black-owned enterprises and wellness," the shop will serve fair-trade coffee, specialty drinks, and healthy bites while promoting local commerce and hosting weekly events. Products for sale will include a variety of hard-to-find apothecary herbs, hand made accessories, books, art, and more.

Black Author Warns Single Dating Women

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FATHERHOOD EXPERT RELEASES BOOK WARNING SINGLE DATING WOMEN ABOUT A NEW POPULATION OF MEN AND PROVIDES WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR!

Nationwide  "I'm pregnant" are two words men actively dating would rather not hear. Many single women are unaware there is a population of men who exist with no intention of accepting parental responsibility for their actions. Add to the equation single mothers are being murdered by their children’s fathers while involved in custody and child support cases. Dating abuse is also prevalent, as many women are experiencing while participating on various dating sites.

10 Warning Signs: Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric Legette encourages women to watch for the warning signs of men who may walk away after pregnancy occurs. According to WomensLaw.org, anyone can be a victim of domestic violence or dating violence. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Further, females ages 18 to 24 and 25 to 34 experienced the highest rates of domestic violence. Nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (48.4% and 48.8%, respectively).

Thursday, August 20, 2020

App Brings Black Businesses Together

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NEW "BOSS UP" APP BRINGS BLACK BUSINESSES TOGETHER ON AN INNOVATIVE PLATFORM

Nationwide  Boss Up Magazine has launched The Boss Experience mobile app, designed to provide entertainment, resources, and connections of Black-owned businesses and brands to its app users. The app has officially been released to the Apple and Google Play stores for download - and has received a very positive response thus far.

The multi-faceted app has featured 150+ businesses and has gained an unwavering amount of support. Featuring news, podcasts, music, shows, business directory, venue directory, events, product launches, and entertainment - the app gives its users a seamless and unique experience. With endless networking opportunities, exposure, and entertainment all in one place - it is undoubtedly the go-to app! The Boss Experience has been featured across various news outlets and social media platforms, as well as YouTube.

August Declared Black Mental Health Awareness

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AUGUST DECLARED GLOBAL BLACK MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH BY BLACK THERAPY CENTRAL AND OTHER BLACK ORGANIZATIONS

Nationwide  August is now Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month (GBMHAM) declares Black Therapy Central and other Black organizations to recognize that Black people, regardless of location, face similar mental health issues and self-hatred problems caused by the trauma of global systemic racism. The specific mental health needs of Black people around the world are distinct and unique, and therefore separate from other groups.

Black Therapy Central launches the campaign in conjunction with other Black organizations focused on the need for improved collective wellness and the restoration of humanity within Black communities. BTC asserts that to deal with Black mental health challenges and elevate above them, solutions must be presented that address the interrelated issues. The organizations will host various GBMHAM online and offline activities so that individuals, businesses, and families can directly and openly address challenges that impact Black mental health.

Black CPA Helped Clients Save $8 Million

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BLACK CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HELPED CLIENTS SAVE OVER $8M IN TAXES

Nationwide  Many small and medium-sized businesses end up overpaying taxes because they often seek help from amateur accountants, tax preparers, and even well-meaning Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who do not provide the relevant proactive tax-related information to them. However, Michel Valbrun, CPA, founder of The Valbrun Group, a Black-owned accounting firm says that his company is helping businesses across the country to legally and ethically reduce their tax burden.

About the founder

Michel is an award-winning author and speaker from Florida. After completing a degree in accounting from the University of Florida, Michel went on to become a CPA. After having started his career at Ernst and Young, Michel went on to serve several Fortune 500 companies across various verticals including advisory, audit, accounting, and tax. He also worked for numerous accounting firms all throughout his career.

Jazzman Saving New Orleans Music Community

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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZMAN DELFEAYO MARSALIS LEADS URGENT APPEAL TO SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC COMMUNITY

Nationwide Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans musician, trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis is launching a new non-profit designed to help keep the city's music culture thriving.

"My dad dedicated his life to growing and promoting New Orleans musicians," said Marsalis the legendary New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis who succumbed to COVID-19 on April 1, 2020, at the age of 85. "Today, the global health pandemic presents a threat to New Orleans' culture bearers like none before. No less than our centuries-old musical heritage is at risk. With all performance venues shut down indefinitely and the musical tourism industry boarded up, our artists are struggling with both professional and financial uncertainty. Keep NOLA Music Alive was organized to fill a huge void."

Delfeayo kicks off the fundraising effort with a "Double-Nickel Birthday Bash" virtual performance marking his 55th birthday celebration. To catch the rebroadcast of the concert, log on to Facebook.com/DelfeayoMarsalis. The concert features dynamic performances by the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, vocal powerhouse Tonya Boyd-Cannon, and a swinging tribute by students of the Uptown Music Theatre.

Donations for Keep NOLA Music Alive can be made now at www.knoma.org. Donors can indicate how their funds are to be utilized and/or include a personal dedication in honor of a particular person or artist.

"We know the need is there, so now is the time to step up and help," says Marsalis.

The idea to start the KNOMA initiative arose from a local record store's tribute to Marsalis' father.

"Peaches Records in Uptown New Orleans, for decades a supporter of local artists and New Orleans music, posted a sign that read, 'Thank you, Ellis Marsalis, for Keeping NOLA Music Alive!' the day after my dad's passing," Marsalis said. He developed a plan, assembled a board of directors, and secured lead funding for KNOMA, assuring that 100 percent of all donations go directly to New Orleans musicians and culture bearers.

Artists, who must be native-born or long-term resident performers in New Orleans to receive assistance, can apply for grants through KNOMA's website.

"We can no longer take for granted the brass bands on corners, the street musicians in Jackson Square, and the players in our clubs who perform with the joy and celebration that millions of visitors equate with the Big Easy," says Marsalis. "We have to keep our music, the heart of New Orleans, beating for generations to come!"

For more information and to donate, visit www.knoma.org

Join in on the fun at Facebook.com/DelfeayoMarsalis or DMarsalis.com

MISSION

Keep NOLA Music Alive assists in sustaining New Orleans culture by providing emergency aid to native musicians and culture bearers.


Anti-Violence Program in DC Concludes

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VIRTUAL, SIX-WEEK VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC CONCLUDES WITH YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS

Washington, DC  The Center for Innovation Research and Transformation in Education (CIRTE) is excited to report on the success of its virtual Public Safety Academy. The program, created in conjunction with the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, is geared toward 25 youth in Washington. D.C. who reside in high crime police service areas who are interested in public service careers.

The ultimate outcome of the Public Safety Academy is to equip youth with skills to seek alternatives to violence and crime. The work experiences through the academy are designed to help attendees (1) identify and apply strategies to overcome trauma in their lives; (2) unpack and understand frameworks for effective civic engagement activities; (3) identify and apply sound financial literacy habits; and (4) learn resiliency through mentoring. Each participant worked with peers to develop culminating civic engagement projects that were carried out during the week of July 27 - 31, 2020. These projects were designed to combat challenges they’ve identified in their community which include Gun Violence, trauma, and persistent unemployment rates. Attendees also beamed with excitement from the lessons they acquired in the culturally relevant financial literacy segment of the program. Each participant was given $100 to start buying and selling stocks in their personal investment portfolios.

Black Woman-Owned Online K-12 School

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ENTREPRENEUR MAKES HISTORY AS FOUNDER OF ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED ONLINE K-12 VIRTUAL SCHOOLS

Nationwide  Meet Dana Delane-Williams, the owner and founder of American High School, an online virtual school for grades K-12 that has been leading the way in online education in the U.S. for over 18 years. She has made history as one of the only African American women in the country to accomplish this and has committed herself to revolutionizing education to ensure that she gives kids the minimum credentials they need to succeed in life - their high school diploma.

As the effects of the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to rage on, almost all areas of everyday life have been changed. This truth has led to a paradigm shift in the way we work, interact, and educate students in the U.S. and worldwide. The traditional is now untraditional, with the old path, replaced by a new direction, our new norm.

How it all began

Dana began her foray into teaching classes online while she was an instructor at the University of Kentucky in 1996. It was in 2002 that she created her very first online high school for grades 9-12 with the 24 credits required to graduate, and catering to the homeschool market.