See The Scholarships, Available For Young Black Boys' Weekend at Princeton University

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG BLACK BOYS' WEEKEND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

Nationwide -- Scholarships are now available for the annual Weekend Intensive of leadership activities for 8th and 9th grade African American male students from across the country. Scheduled for August 2-4, 2019, the 3-day weekend boarding program will be held on the campus of Princeton University.

The Weekend Intensive seeks to empower young students locally to become effective leaders globally. By promoting excellence in education, young talent will transform their communities. At the Well Conferences, Inc. encourage girls and boys to live beyond their limitations, achieve beyond their dreams, and impact communities beyond their reach.

The Weekend Intensive was created out of a commitment to increase awareness of the essential tools required to aid students in becoming successful leaders. This program offers a glimpse of the two-week leadership academies held each year for 10th and 11th grade students; At the Well Young Women's Leadership Academy and From the Fire Leadership Academy for Young Men.

Help This Son Raise Funds For His Retired Black Mom In Critical Condition

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SON LAUNCHES GOFUNDME FOR MOTHER WHO HAD BEEN LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM DESPITE HAVING A DEBILITATING MENTAL ILLNESS

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Family hangs on to hope and long-term medical care as the best medical option

Dayton, OH -- There was no more highly esteemed than the Moore family matriarch Blanche J. Moore when she was up and well. Into her early adult life, she suffered from mental illness and bouts of depression.

A devout African American Registered Nurse by education and training, Mrs. Moore had been determined to provide for her two sons whom she practically raised single-handedly after a short marriage to their father.  Despite her illness, she defied the odds and used her savings to buy land in a Dayton, Ohio suburb and build one of the most respected 5-bedroom homes in the area all while raising her two sons.

"If there is one thing she has done over the years, is live the American Dream given the cards she was dealt in life," said one of her sons. "She never gave up and has always been a fighter."

See How Wellness Expert Cassandra Hill Beats Lupus And Strives to Help Other Women

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THE WELLNESS COACH WHO BEAT LUPUS IS NOW ON A MISSION TO HELP OTHER WOMEN

Nationwide -- Certified Wellness Coach and Aging Expert, Cassandra Hill, recently discussed reversing your health on The Studio with Damon Davis.

Cassandra was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2014. Her days consisted of constant pain and fatigue. She became fed up with the side effects of traditional medicine and was ready for change so she began learning about holistic modalities. Eventually, she created the perfect regimen, and has since beat lupus. She has been in remission since 2016.

Discover How Prominent Accountant Dr. Curtis Webley Challenges The IRS and Wins

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EXPERT ACCOUNTANT  DR. CURTIS WEBLEY HAILED A HERO FOR SETTLING HIS CLIENT'S $500K IRS DEBT FOR JUST $12K

Nationwide --  Chicago businessman, Dr. Curtis Webley, is being hailed a hero by locals who have had insurmountable income tax problems with the Internal Revenue Service. Quite recently, Dr. Webley challenged the IRS after they demanded over $500,000 from one of his clients. He settled the case for under $12,000.

"My wife and I were flabbergasted with how meticulous he is," said one client. "We know he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) but we really didn't know what that meant and what he actually does. We did not know that qualification matters when it comes to taxation until we made an appointment, visited with him, and saw the many college degrees on the wall behind him. We have been to at least five of the biggest tax preparation firms, and even those so-called experts who advertised on radios and television, for help.

They talked a good game, charged exorbitant fees and nothing was done to alleviate our tax burden. It was out of desperation that we turned to Dr. Webley for help even though we have known him for years and, I must admit, have never supported his business. He did not turn us away but listened attentively to our problems, scrolled through our documents, and offered different approaches and solutions to mitigate our tax problems. My wife and I were so impressed with his knowledge that I began to question him, wondering if he really knows what he was talking about, or he was just telling us what he thought we wanted to hear like the rest of professionals we had been to before."

Checkout Al Roberson The Racer Making History With Only One Arm

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MEET THE AFRICAN AMERICAN DRAG RACER MAKING HISTORY -- AND HE ONLY HAS ONE ARM!

Nationwide --  In case you haven't heard, Al Roberson, known on the racetrack as "Al Boogie," is a legendary, African American, grudge drag racer. In fact, he has stockpiled more wins in the 'no-time' category than any other racer in history!

This summer, Al "Boogie" Roberson and his fearsome team, The Southern Assassins, take to the tracks again, unleashing their world-famous, gluttonous beast of a car, Honcho the Camaro.

Grudge drag racing attracts thousands every weekend all over the United States and world, featuring cars that look like they want to eat you but none, it seems, are as strong and fast as Al Boogie's Honcho.

Sitting in his garage (at an undisclosed location for security reasons), Al Boogie is leaning on Honcho while it is on Pro Jacks, in jeans and a t-shirt, sipping casually on a beer; seemingly unaware that he's turned grudge racing on its head. The kicker? He drives with only one arm! And yet, he's the winningest racer in the sport, having lost only ten races since the early 1990's.

R&B Singer, New Music After Surviving Fatal Car Crash

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R&B SOUL SINGER GIO WASHINGTON RELEASING NEW MUSIC AFTER SURVIVING NEAR FATAL CAR CRASH

Nationwide -- Gio Washington (aka Governor) is a veteran R&B creator whose discography includes three studio albums. He landed on the Billboard charts with his 2006 "Son of Pain" album and his music has been heard on several movie soundtracks including Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls and more recently the single "Favorite Pillow" was featured in the first love scene of the movie DEUCES, starring Meagan Good & Larenz Tate.

50 Cent once said that Washington was "extremely talented" and that "he is about to blow". However, life had other plans, and in 2015 Washington was involved in a near fatal car crash.

"The accident catapulted me from the vehicle. I had a collapsed lung, broken ribs and internal injuries. That accident assured me of one thing, I'm here for a reason. I was diagnosed death on that night, I was NOT expected to make it," said Washington.

Black Beautiful Brilliant Project Launches

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BLACK BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT TV AND BOOK PROJECT LAUNCHES TO ERADICATE DIVISION, STEREOTYPES, AND MISCONCEPTIONS

Detroit, MI -- In discussing her departure from 60 Minutes, Oprah Winfrey said: "I was told I was too emotional in saying my name." Black women have carried the torch of strength and resilience for a very long time and are often viewed as too emotional, angry, and bitter.

The Black Beautiful Brilliant television show and book project discusses the issues that have plagued Black women for many years, as they continue 'in spite of' to forge through a myriad of stereotypes and over barriers seemingly insurmountable. Shattering glass ceilings at a record pace, Black women are changing the trajectory of the past.

"Black women are breaking the cycles that have once held them down, and are no longer accepting suppression, oppression, racism, gender inequality, and division," says Executive Producer, Tonya Shirelle.  Authors Kim Bettie, Terri Lee Chandler, Sylvia Crawford, Porsha Monique, and Tonya Shirelle, take you on a heartfelt literary journey, as they come together from various cultures and rally to help change the world.

See Why Highly Respected Human Rights Attorney Zulu Ali Expands His Practice to Africa

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ZULU ALI'S LAW FIRM EXPANDS ITS PRACTICE TO THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

Nationwide -- The Law Office of Zulu Ali (ZuluAliLaw.com), a Black-owned law firm based in Riverside, California, has announced that it has expanded its practice to Africa representing Persons before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Right' in Tanzania. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is a continental court established by African countries to ensure protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa.

The firm's expansion follows the admission of its Principal, Attorney Zulu Ali, to the registry of counsel to the African Court.  Attorney Ali also plans to establish a Pan African Legal Institute in Africa to focus on the unification of all African states under continental law and reparations for African Americans and other victims in the African diaspora under international law.

The law firm was founded by its owner and principal attorney, Zulu Ali, a Tennessee native, former police officer, and U.S. marine veteran, who was inspired by the work and legacy of civil rights attorneys Thurgood Marshall, Avon Williams, Jr., Charles Hamilton Houston; and other advocates and leaders of the civil rights movement. The mission and philosophy of the firm is to advocate for changes in the law when the law is unjust with a focus on representing persons accused of crimes and seeking criminal justice, immigrants, victims of discrimination, persons seeking civil justice in state and federal courts.

11-Year Old CEO Launches Aspirational Lifestyle Brand

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11-YEAR OLD ENTREPRENEUR, WILLIAM INLAW, TURNS PAIN INTO PASSION THROUGH FASHION WITH WALNI

New York, NY -- Turning pain into passion and making it happen is a life lesson that many will encounter throughout their lives. However, 11-year old William Inlaw, has cracked this code well before his time.

William Inlaw, founder of Walni has created an aspirational lifestyle brand that is designed to breed winners by daring individuals to pursue their dreams and win it!  Walni is an aspirational lifestyle brand that is a symbol of power and self-expression.

At a young age, Inlaw was introduced to bullying when both of his sisters were victims. He remembers vividly how that pain affected him and his family.

Discover Why Thousands of Displaced African Americans Will Journey Back To Africa

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Thousands of Displaced African Americans to Journey Back to Africa

NEW YORK, May 15, 2019 -- Key African American leaders will be joined by African ambassadors and elected officials to announce a mass journey back home to Africa in November 2019.

Citing the commemoration of 400 years of slavery, slaughter, struggle and success, the diverse group of entertainers, clergy, diplomats, business and government leaders and community organizers will hold a PRESS BRIEFING on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:30pm at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC in the Zenger Room.

This movement is a coordinated effort with an impressive network of Africa advocates in America, on the continent, and across the globe.

See Why Sodexo is Being Recognized as One of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women

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Sodexo Recognized by Working Mother as One of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women for 11 Consecutive Years

GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 16, 2019 -- Sodexo, a food and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized for 11 consecutive years by Working Mother as one of the 2019 Best Companies for Multicultural Women-- an honor recognizing U.S. companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting women of color.

"We are honored to be recognized yet again by Working Mother, for our commitment to developing and advancing multicultural women at Sodexo," said Rohini Anand, PhD, SVP, Corporate Responsibility & Global Chief Diversity Officer, Sodexo. "Although there's still work to be done, we continue to see improvements in representation within leadership roles."

Currently, 36.5 percent of Sodexo executives are female with 9.6 percent of them being women of color. Thanks to Sodexo's global Women of Color Initiative, with the purpose of promoting the development, engagement and visibility of high-potential women of color, the percentage of women of color in executive positions at Sodexo is expected to grow.