See The Dynamic Story Of How A Designer’s Visit to a Museum Inspired Her to Launch an Original Shawl Collection

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DESIGNER’S VISIT TO A MUSEUM INSPIRED HER TO LAUNCH AN ORIGINAL SHAWL COLLECTION

When Queens, New York designer Dr. Tenaria Drummond-Smith visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, she had no idea that she was going to be inspired to launch her very own shawl collection. But that’s exactly what happened when she saw an exhibit of an original shawl worn by Harriet Tubman in 1911.

She says that after being inspired by it, she prayed about designing her own line of shawls without using any patterns. She calls it the SWAG SHAWL.

See This Inspiring 7-Year-Old's Book About A Black Superhero

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7-YEAR-OLD BLACK BOY WRITES HIS FIRST BOOK ABOUT A SUPERHERO WHO LOVES MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE

Eden Scott McLauchlin, is a 7-year-old African American author from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has released his first children’s book entitled Eden Saves The Day: The Adventures of Captain Cleanup. This book helps young kids understand the importance of lending a helping hand, and how important it is to keep the environment clean.

In the book, Eden himself is the main character who transforms into a superhero called Captain Cleanup. He fights crime, helps the elderly, protects animals, and cares for the environment by recycling and picking up trash. This book allows children to see that a superhero doesn’t have to be big and powerful to make a difference. There’s a superhero inside each and every one of us.

See Why The Black-Owned Stock Exchange The Dream Exchange Promises To Expand Black Investment in Public Companies

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The Dream Exchange Will Exponentially Expand Black Participation in
Public Companies

Chicago, IL. - Out of over 6,000 public companies based in the U.S., less than 15 are Black-owned or 0.1%. The Dream Exchange, the first majority Black-owned stock exchange in formation, intends to change that.

The Dream Exchange is being spring boarded by two seasoned executives Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange and Dwain Kyles, Esq, Managing Member, DX Capital Partners.

Early-Stage Growth Companies or ESGC's are the hidden gem that have historically only been accessible to a very tight-knit network of ultra-wealthy individuals. As a result of these opportunities not being widely accessible, the wealth gap widens.

Unless you are connected to the circle of high-net-worth angel investors or venture capital firms, you are outside this particular “wealth creation” ecosystem. Those on the outside are oblivious to the next unicorn startup company, until it is already public, and worth billions of dollars. These early-stage growth opportunities have, for the past 30 years, been where the majority of wealth gets harvested in public offerings.

See Why The Highly Anticipated Film "New World Order: Dark Prince" Promises To Thrill Audiences Nationwide

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Legind Studios Announces 

New World Order: Dark Prince 

Directed By Duane McCoy

Release Date in Selected Theatres
Nationwide April, 2023

"The Much-Anticipated Suspense-Thriller is Being Called One of the Best-Made True Stories That Hasn't Happened Yet!"

(Hollywood, CA) January 12, 2023 - Legind Studios announces 'much-anticipated' New World Order: Dark Prince film directed by Duane McCoy release date in selected theaters nationwide. The thriller movie is expected to release in April, 2023.

Dark Prince is taking Hollywood by storm with its adrenaline-rush suspense thriller based on the book of Revelations in the Bible. The film written, composed, and executive-produced by Duane McCoy, inspired by the prophetic events that happen throughout the bible is written extremely smart. 

When a god takes on the form of a man, a grief-stricken sergeant must battle his internal demons to defeat an evil empire in the film, Dark Prince.

Dark Prince is one of Duane McCoy's soaring directorial achievements with its masterfully written storytelling. The film manages to keep the adrenaline flowing from beginning to end.  Checkout The Trailer Below...

Don't Miss Romario Facey's Highly Anticipated Crime Thriller Film -- Texas Kill City

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Romario Facey's Texas Kill City

The Crime-Thriller Film Inspired by

True Events Releases on

RFPFILMS.COM - January 14

"Being Called One of the Best-Made Films of the New Year!"

Romario Facey's Texas Kill City, a movie he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in, is extremely smart and one of the best-made films of the new year.  The crime-thriller film, inspired by true events is also one of Romario Facey's soaring directorial achievements with its strong influence on pop culture and the collective cinematic imagination.

Texas Kill City is a searingly powerful thriller that manages to keep the adrenaline flowing from beginning to end.

Texas Kill City takes viewers through an epinephrine rush as a crime-thriller film, based in Dallas, during a time when gangs ruled Texas.  Skillfully directed and produced by Facey, the movie drama releases on RFPFilms.com January 14, 2023.

The 'much anticipated' film stars:

• Romario Facey
• Lucretia Johnson
• Aubrey Kayo
• Lioness Telaine
• Patrick Murrell
• Christi Lux
• Brooklyn Johnson
• Dominic Bonsignore and...
• Michael W. Green

Facey, lifts the veil on the reality of criminal lifestyles. It is the story about Texas' most dangerous gangs shared an unbreakable bond before a betrayal fired up revenge. Allies became rivals and members realized the enemy was in plain sight.

Watch The Texas Kill City Trailer Below...

See Why Bishop Herb Daughtry Joins Activists To Protest The Police Killing Of Bernard Placide

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"Bishop Herbert Daughtry Preaches Empowerment From The Pulpit And Action In The Community"

 

Bishop Herb Daughtry Joins Activists To Protest The Police Killing Of Bernard Placide  

By Bishop Herbert Daughtry

Last night, (1/3) I attended the Englewood Council Meeting, to support the family of Bernard Placide, a 22 year old Black male. He was shot to death in his own home by a White female police officer.

 

There have been many meetings, marches and rallies. The community became furious when it learned that the officer who shot Bernard was promoted. The city said the officer has not been promoted but reassigned.

The Council meeting was packed, two deep standing room only. Former police chief Scott Jenkins, one of the key organizers, Rick another organizer, veteran organizer Lawrence Hamm, members of NAN, and the family of Bernard were some the leaders present and made statements.

Bishop Herbert Daughtry Left And NAN Founder Lawrence Hamm  

Today's News Bites: 241 Cosmetics And Brown Venture Group

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Twins From War Torn Region Come To US And Start Successful Beauty Brand Company

Learn how Feven and Helena Yohannes, the founders of 241 Cosmetics are changing the game in cosmetics.  The twin visionaires have developed a line of "hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, paraben-free lipsticks and lip glosses, eyeshadows, and eyeliners."  According to ShoppeBlack.

The ambitious twin sisters, who were once political refugees, are now successful owners of a cosmetic company.  How did these 2 sisters leave a war torn region in Africa to become the successful business owners of 241 Cosmetics? 

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Checkout These 7 Outstanding Women Leaders Changing the Success Game In Southeast Queens NYC

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7 Outstanding Black Women Leaders Of 2022 Empowering Southeast Queens 

By Kamau Austin

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (Left) and NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (Right)

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.

It is also historic for becoming the first large area in the country where Black income exceeded white income in the surrounding area.  However, Southeast Queens, is now also making historic strides as one of the areas for political trailblazers.  And women in Southeast Queens are making legendary strides.

Black women really made black history in Southeast Queens, New York, in 2022.  I feel Black women working diligently within our Black organizations, businesses, and the community at large - are the glue which holds us together.

These are seven (7) outstanding women in Southeast Queens making history while also nurturing a difference in our community.  We want to end the year on a high note highlighting these women in Southeast Queens, New York, for their accomplishments in changing the empowerment game in the community.

New York Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Adrienne Adams is the first Black woman to be selected as New York City Council Speaker.  Adrienne Adams, will be the Speaker of what is referred to as the most diverse New York City Council in history, with more women elected than ever before in the governing body.

According to her NYC Council Biography Adams was "Elected to the City Council in November 2017, she is also the first woman to represent District 28, which encompasses the Queens neighborhoods of Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, and South Ozone Park."

Adrienne Adams has a long history of Community involvement with a background in education advocacy and the NYC Community School Board.  She is one of the highest-ranking blacks in New York City government.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
Selvena is the New York City Council Whip representing New York City Council District 31 in Southeast Queens.  The NYC Council Biography on Selvena N. Brooks-Powers states "Powers helped to secure $95 million in restoration to fund the 116th Precinct, expand the Cure Violence program into the 105th Precinct, and establish a permanent COVID-19 vaccine site.

A dedicated public servant for 17 years and lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, Selvena Brooks-Powers, is the proud daughter of immigrant parents and is devoted to fighting for what’s right and delivering results. As a community organizer, Selvena drove high-impact initiatives on critical issues, including education, voting rights and empowerment, racial and economic justice, relief efforts post-Hurricane Katrina, M/WBE opportunities, and workers’ rights."

The Whip's responsibilities usually in government is to whip the party into line to support certain legislation.  With Selvena's impressive career we feel confident she is up to the challenge.  We pray for her and wish her the best.

Next we go from women leaders in government to checkout women changing the game in business and community organizing.    

Discover How The High Tech Dream Exchange Looks To Become The 1st Black-Owned Stock Exchange

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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.

Get The Scoop On How Business Leader Phil Andrews Brings 100 Black Men Of America Inc. To Eastern NY

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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.

Checkout Why Southeast Queens Is The Historic Hometown Of The Most Powerful Politicians In NYC Today!

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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...