Discover Why This NYC Program WIBO Has Taught Over 18,000 Entrepreneurs

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NYC ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOP PROGRAM LAUNCHES 54TH YEAR OF TEACHING "HOW TO BUILD A GROWING PROFITABLE BUSINESS" 

New York, NY -- Beginning the week of September 16th, Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) will launch their 54th year of workshops teaching new and existing entrepreneurs how to build profitable, successful businesses in 5 New York City locations.

WIBO helps individuals who want to build profitable businesses to provide for themselves and their families with their business.  It is also launching (click the following links for more info) online courses and affiliate locations nationally.

That often applies to women, individuals recently released from prisons, individuals from communities that lack access to knowledge, networks, and capital and African Americans and Latinos trying to close the historic wealth gap. Starting or growing a business is something that many people struggle with and this entrepreneurial workshop helps individuals overcome various obstacles as well as guide them to a successful path in starting or growing an existing business.

Workshop in Business Opportunities was developed in 1966 by Walter Geier and Mal Woolfolk.  Presently WIBO, it is run by CEO Stephen Jackson, a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold a number of multi-million dollar businesses.

The mission of WIBO is to enable small business owners from underserved communities obtain financial success by starting, operating, and building successful businesses that develop economic power, provide jobs and improve communities.

After building and selling a number of multi-million dollar businesses Stephen Jackson (right) is the present CEO of the highly regarded and expanding business workshop WIBO

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Checkout How The First Ever Black Male-Owned Bridal Boutique Is Making History

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FOUNDER OF BLACK MALE-OWNED COUTURE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE IS MAKING HISTORY IN A FEMALE DOMINATED MARKET

Nationwide -- Remi Raine Bridal was founded and created by Steve Larkin in Chandler, Arizona. Perhaps the only African American male bridal boutique owner in the United States, Steve has made his business a family-owned enterprise named after his two granddaughters Mia Raine and Remi Sophia. He prides himself being a male in a female dominated market, and he works extremely hard blazing a trail as the new kid on the block.

Remi Raine Bridal brings internationally acclaimed bridal gowns into an intimate setting for a unique and personalized experience. It is a premier, family-owned business that allows brides-to-be to shop with confidence - providing the newly engaged with a worry-free shopping experience and a chance to find the perfect dress without the extravagant price.

Each wedding dress promises superior quality, style, and glamour and is tailored to fit the bride’s specific measurements - providing a gown as unique as the shopping experience. Remi Raine Bridal remains on the pulse of the latest bridal trends and runway sensations, allowing the company to offer a range of design options - from daring, fashion-forward styles to timeless bridal classics.

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List Your Business For Free With The International Directory of Black Businesses Coming in 2020

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ACTOR TO LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL BLACK BOOK IN 2020 -- CREATING A CYBER WAKANDA!

Leimert Park, CA -- International Black Book (IBB) is developing a directory of businesses and non-profits (NGOs) for the African diaspora.

Not since the ambitions of Marcus Garvey to connect the continent to the African diaspora has there been an initiative as vast in scope to invigorate nations in Africa through economic and cultural exchange.

The concept is inspired by a US Jim Crow Era remedy to racial segregation, The Green Book, which enabled Blacks to navigate hostile highways and byways as they traveled. The Green Book provided a guide to accommodations food and entertainment devoid of racial animus.

Vote For Ms. New England And Raise Money For Disadvantaged Young People

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Vote for Alika Hope,The 1st Black Ms New England And Raise Money For Charity!

Alika Hope, the first African-American to be crowned “Ms. New England”, has been diligently serving the community in 2019.  She is a finalist for the “Ms. America” pageant being held in California on August 24th.  She is aiming to win the “People’s Choice” Award at the Ms. America Pageant. This is an award given to the contestant who has the most votes from the general public. Each vote is $1, and people can vote as many times as they’d like. 

If Ms. Hope wins, she will donate her proceeds (50% of all monies raised from voting) to 3 New England based non-profits that she’s worked with extensively:

1. The Legacy Foundation, an organization in Hartford, CT that provides after-school support, college prep and mentorship. (www.legacyfoundationhartford.org)

2. Zumix, an organization in Boston, MA that provides access to top-quality arts experiences for a low-income, under-served neighborhood.(www.zumix.org) 

3. The Endowment for Human Development, based in Concord, NH, dedicated to educating women and their families about prenatal development and healthy choices. (www.ehd.org)

Ms. Hope’s goal is to get 30,000 votes. That translates to $15,000, and she will be able to give each of these organizations a $5,000 donation. 

How do you vote? It’s simple:

1. www.msamericapageant.com
2. Click on “VOTE NOW” on the left side of the page
3. Scroll down to “MS. NEW ENGLAND 2019”
4. Vote! 

VOTING ENDS AUG 18th at 8pm PST!

 www.msamericapageant.com

Click on “Vote Now!”

Vote for Alika Hope, Ms New England!

Checkout Why America Is In Serious Crisis

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A Crisis In America; How Did We Get Here?

Photo By C. G. P. Grey - [1], CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=256308

By JV Howard

African-Americans live, to a certain degree, in a constant crisis management mode 

and have been for some time. Crisis defined; a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change...

It produces a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in personal life. But how did we get here?

In answering the question how did we get here - in a crisis mode - take a look at 

present day realities that point to social, economic, health, and political quandaries 

that have severely watered down the promise of this countries democratic process. 

The promise of inclusion has morphed into a promise of preference and privilege; the 

preference to ignore the basic human rights and dignity of all it's citizens and the privilege of immunity and exemption.

A quick inventory of current events highlight headlines that reads ‘Worst Week in 

America’ as a major social crisis with guns and mass killings continue unabated, a economic crisis governed by late night tweets, a self inflicted opioid health crisis, and a political crisis where leadership is more bot than human. A bot is a device or piece of software that can execute commands, reply to tweets, or perform routine tasks like order from McDonalds.

Discover The Dynamic Speakers For The 2nd Faithpreneur Black Business Conference in NYC

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BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS GATHER FOR SECOND ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, AWARDS GALA AND VIP BREAKFAST

New York, NY -- Last year was the inaugural which was located at the Times Square Marriott, this year the Faithpreneur conference is being held at the brand new TWA Hotel in JFK Airport. As quoted in one of her signature trainings, "It's NOW or NEVER your dreams can't wait." Dr. Stacie NC Grant specializes in moving people from the "valley of procrastination" to the "mountain top of completion."

Join Speakers Magazine cover girl, Dr. Stacie NC Grant and the 2019 Honorees & Industry Legends: Cynthia"Cynt" Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, Wealth Expert Dr. Pamela CV Jolly, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Radio Personality Toya Beasley, Sonia Jackson Myles, Lethia Owens, Stephen Powell and Donna Hicks-Izzard, along with expert trainers, dynamic speakers, professional panel members and an exciting Conference agenda.

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See How Frankesha Watkins Redefines Standards For Black-Owned Beauty Supply Businesses

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MEET THE FOUNDER OF THE NEWEST BLACK-OWNED BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY THAT IS REDEFINING INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Arlington, TX --  BPolished Beauty Supply, an Arlington, Texas-based beauty supplies platform and brick-and-mortar-shop that covers everything from conditioner and shampoo to protective style items such as wigs, crochet hair, and hair braids, continues to redefine industry standards as a leading Black-owned business today.

Despite the adversity and lack of Black female representation in the beauty industry, Frankesha Watkins, founder and owner of the company, is determined to demonstrate what is possible with hard work, commitment to diversity, and savvy business acumen.

"Black women are the largest consumer of beauty products and dominate the industry in regards to dollars being spent. However, we have the least amount of ownership.

In addition for years the market has been flooded with products that have not been suitable for women of color," says Frankesha. "We deserve to have ownership in this industry and access to that same quality of beauty products, which is why I am so excited to be offering the best products right through my new beauty supply store and accompanying platform."

See Why Shanetta Wilkins Turns Down Medical School to Launch Eco-Friendly Beauty Line

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ENTREPRENEUR TURNS DOWN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO LAUNCH A LINE OF TOXIN-FREE, HERBAL HAIR AND BODY PRODUCTS

Nationwide --  Aari & Co., a natural hair and skin care line founded by Shanetta Wilkins that is dedicated to celebrating and nourishing all skin and hair types from crown to toe, has officially launched. She started the eco-friendly line years after changing her mind about going to medical school. Instead of giving people medical prescriptions that have harmful side effects, she decided instead to help people the natural, toxin-free way.

Aari & Co. products include herbal shampoo bars, nourishing conditioners, facial cleansers, facial moisturizers, an herbal hair oil, and herbal body soap. All of the products are free of fragrance, parabens, sulfates, silicones, and mineral oil as well as being cruelty-free, non-toxic and manufactured in South Carolina. The products are available online at http://www.aaricompany.com

Aari & Co products are made from all natural and organic products

The Study of Reparations, How America Remembers Slavery

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H.R. 40 - THE STUDY OF REPARATIONS: HOW AMERICA REMEMBERS AND DEFINES AFRICAN-AMERICAN ENSLAVEMENT?

By Tolson Banner

Nationwide -- House Resolution Bill 40, (named for the 40 acres and a mule black people never got) introduced by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, if passed, establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans to examine slavery (enslavement) and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies.

Former Congressman John Conyers had introduced a similar bill every year for over 30 years - and it laid dormant in the hallowed halls of Congress because America refused to remember she suffers from long-term amnesia when it comes to her involvement in the Christian/Atlantic enslavement trade.

Congresswoman Jackson timed her announcement to coincide with the celebration of Juneteenth. I guess this was an attempt to use historical facts to help America with her loss of memory and to help bring her up-to-date on the horrors of her past and present state of affairs when it comes to paying a debt long overdue:

REPARATION (repe'raSHen) - "work done" payments to enslaved African-Americans who were forced to work as free labor solely for converting the American economy into a SUPER ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE thus creating THE AMERICAN DREAM out of an AMERICAN NGHTMARE; to indemnify African-Americans who gave rise to America's economic system - CAPITALISM - with the toil of their enslaved labor; with the sacrifice of their human bodies traded as capital; and with their knowledge of agriculture to work the land - making COTTON KING!; to make a people whole again as a result of the brutal, inhumane, and monstrous treatment by people of European (now Americans) descent inclusive of but not limited to: 250 years of enslavement; 90 years of Jim Crow; 60 years of separate but equal; 35 years of state-sanctioned redlining; restitution for using African-Americans as human raw material for the prison/military/industrial complex; recompense for psychological and physical harassment, as well as, unarmed killings by police for walking, running, driving, swimming, biking, drinking coffee, gardening, looking suspicious, and just breathing air. --

Discover How This Insightful Entrepreneur Launches Her YouTube Channel to Teach Business

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NINA ROSS LAUNCHES UNIQUE YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO SOLVE SMALL BUSINESS PROBLEMS

Business Solutions Professional Nina Ross

Nationwide There is a new all-business YouTube channel that outlines how to deal with a host of everyday business-related scenarios. These short videos - 10 minutes or less in most cases - educates entrepreneurs and executives on many topics, including:

* How to Write an Employment Offer Letter

* How to Review a Business Insurance Policy

* How to Write a Business Process

* Maintaining Control of Your Business

* New Hire Checklists

* How to Background Check Job Applicants

* What to Keep in an Employee's Personnel File

See How ThinkZILLA Consulting Is Expanding To Become The 1st Multicultural Woman Owned Brand Engagement Firm

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Velma Trayham's Diverse Branding Firm ThinkZilla Understands How To Reach And Connect With Broader Diverse Audiences

Atlanta – Recognizing the growing diversity of the United States and the power of engaging with consumers in a meaningful way, ThinkZILLA Consulting  has expanded  from a digital marketing firm to a multicultural brand engagement firm, dedicated to pursuing bold ideas to initiate powerful conversations in communities across the country. Additionally, Thinkzilla now has its  certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

By obtaining this national certification, ThinkZILLA have the opportunity  to compete for federal contracts and partner with other corporations. The Certification Program allows the U.S. federal government to allocate 23% of the $350 billion dollar annual contracting budget to small businesses  with strong capabilities, management teams and a proven track record of success. 

ThinkZILLA’s ability to continuously strengthen brand relationships makes a difference for businesses seeking to engage with increasingly diverse audiences.The buying power of African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Native Americans is now estimated at $2.4 trillion, with Hispanic spending power representing another $1.5 trillion, according to the recent Multicultural Economy Report from the University of Georgia. ThinkZILLA helps clients achieve greater outreach, success and growth by connecting with diverse consumers in the constantly growing multicultural marketplace. With a team of highly skilled experts in place, ThinkZILLA also helps companies avoid costly mistakes.