Directory of LA Black-Owned Restaurants

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NEW DIRECTORY OF BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES LAUNCHES

Nationwide  LABlackBusinesses.com, an online resource that aims to promote and support Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, has announced the launch of its new directory. The directory currently features hundreds of Black-owned dining options in Los Angeles ranging from fast food, sit down dining, coffee shops, and more.

The newly launched directory features an easily searchable database that allows you to search Black-owned dining options by cooking styles like soul food, cajun, and BBQ; as well as by locations such as Los Angeles, Inglewood, Long Beach, Compton, and Pasadena. The dining listings contain the dining option's information such as name, address, phone number, and website so that an individual can easily locate a Black-owned dining option near them, or where they're heading.

Black-Owned Mobile App Looking For Investors

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BLACK-OWNED MOBILE APP, KIDDIE KREDIT, CREATES EARLY STAGE INVESTING ACCESS FOR THE EVERYDAY INVESTOR

Nationwide  Kiddie Kredit has entered the next phase of venture capital fundraising by offering investment opportunities for as little as $100. With more than 100 individual investors already committed to funding the expansion of Kiddie Kredit, the founders aim to create access to economic equality. The funds secured from investors will be used to support research and development, future wages, general marketing, general working capital, and intermediary fees.

Founder Evan Leaphart proclaims, "Most people never receive an opportunity to get in on the ground floor in tech. Early-stage investing is one way to create and build generational wealth. As a Black tech founder who champions financial literacy, especially around credit, it was important for us to offer an opportunity for all investors to participate."

Black Author, "Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married"

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AUTHOR RELEASES THRILLING ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK, "AUNTIE I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET MARRIED"

Nationwide  Author Clarence Coggins delights young children in his new story entitled Auntie I Don't Want You To Get Married: Danielle The Girl From NY which features passion, desire, and an attraction filled with love and humor that will charm all ages. This is the first installment of the new multicultural illustrated children's book written by the author.

Danielle is a young girl who travels from New York City to Georgetown, Guyana to visit family for the first time. When she gets there, she has all types of adventures. This is the tale of when her Auntie Julia is trying to find out why Danielle doesn't want her to get married.

Auntie I Don't Want You To Get Married: Danielle The Girt From NY is an absorbing and exciting story full of intriguing plot twists. ClarenceCoggins takes the readers on Danielle's emotional journey and how she doesn't really want her aunt to get married.

Subscription Box Powered by Black-Owned Businesses

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FOUNDER OF COLLEGE CARE CLUB LAUNCHES ‘THE PEOPLE’S BOX’ POWERED BY BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES

Nationwide Kamry Selley, the female founder of a subscription-based care kit provider called College Care Club, has announced the launch of her company's individual box called The People's Box featuring items from Black-owned businesses.

The People's Box care kit supports the fight against racism and promotes participation in the Black Lives Matter movement with items including a 'Power to the People' mask, 'Black Lives Matter' water bottle and copy of the book Justified Anger: How Hatred and Bigotry Triggers Trauma in Black America by Felicia Dortch and Christopher T. Williams. A portion of proceeds from the limited-edition product will be donated in support of the United Negro College Fund and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Inspiring Mom Shanel Hudson Creates Brand For Premature Babies and Their Families

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BLACK MOM CREATES BRAND AND CHILDREN'S BOOK TO HIGHLIGHT PREMATURE BABIES AFTER HAVING HER BABY 4 MONTHS EARLY

Nationwide -- When Shanel Hudson went in for a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks in 2018, she never imagined that a few days later, she'd be having her baby almost 4 months early. After having an emergency c-section, her son was born weighing just 1 pound and would remain in the hospital for 6 grueling months fighting to grow and stay alive. Watching her son fight for his life at such a young age inspired her and gave her hope.

Shanel comments, "He was so tiny and at times he would become so ill that the doctors would tell us to be prepared to say good-bye at any moment. It was very tough on our family, but he would always bounce back and had such a feisty spirit. It was easy to stay positive watching him go."

What also kept her positive was the support of other preemie families that she connected with while in the NICU and through support groups.

New Black-Owned Online Learning Academy Launches

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BLACK FOUNDER LAUNCHES ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY WITH INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES

Nationwide Christopher Kelly, founder and CEO of Black EdTech startup Onyx Global, has launched The Onyx Learner Academy. This world-class digital educational experience teaches people how to learn efficiently & effectively for the rest of their lives.

The program includes a course guidebook, educational videos, and interactive digital content that are the first demonstrated example of Education 3.0's full potential. Onyx Global is building a global learning revolution through partners around the world from Dubai to Tokyo.

The Onyx Learner Academy equips learners, in any field, with the tools they need to learn any topic on their own. It strategically teaches learners how to develop self-determined learning skills that will last throughout their lives.

Black-Owned Tea Brand Offers Natural Approach to Wellness

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BLACK-OWNED COMPANY OFFERS TEA BLENDS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK A NATURAL APPROACH TO WELLNESS

Nationwide --  Got an ailment? We got tea! Bea's Wellness Teas, that is, made of organic herbal wellness tea blends for your mind, body, and soul! Black-owned and serving wellness by the cup to all!

Why tea? Tea is appreciated for its good taste and soothing qualities, and innumerable studies have shown its great medicinal value. The health benefits of tea include detoxifying the body, weight loss, boosting immunity and mental alertness, preventing heart diseases and arthritis, managing diabetes, and delaying the aging process. It also helps prevent hair loss, fight fatigue, depression, and treat dental issues. Many types of tea have also been linked to lower risks of cancer.

Adrienne Jones, the owner of Bea's Wellness Teas is a former educator turned entrepreneur. Teas have been a huge part of her healing journey. Bea's Wellness Teas is a result of her becoming severely ill in 2016 when she was diagnosed with a viral heart condition, rheumatoid arthritis, and an autoimmune thyroid condition all at once.

Hashtag Turns Lucrative for Black Influencer

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HASHTAG TURNS LUCRATIVE FOR BLACK INFLUENCER DUE TO PIVOTING DURING COVID19, HENCE THE CREATION OF #10DOLLARIGAUDIT

Washington, DC --  As many small businesses are forced to go fully-digital, one company helps brands find a voice online through Instagram auditing and branding services.

#10DollarIGAudit is aiding in the support of small businesses looking to transition their brick-&-mortar stores online through social media content creation and management. The hashtag based service offers businesses and influencers the tools needed to establish a cohesive visual message on the platform that resonates with consumers for as low as $10.

The social media auditing service assists businesses new to the Instagram ecosystem or struggling to gain traction with various templates, stock images, and source materials. In less than 2 months, the company has helped over 40 businesses find their profile's voice using their marketing, consulting, and auditing.

LA-Based Black-Owned Electrical Services Company Celebrates 25 Years in Business

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BLACK-OWNED ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMPANY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS AND COUNTING

Nationwide  Meet James Crockett, founder of Crockett Electrics, a Black-owned electrical services company based in the Los Angeles area. As a business owner of more than 25 years, his company has helped so many people fix their homes. He has also given other electricians exposure and training to help their careers as electricians.

James grew up with his father, mother, and brother. His mother is a very established teacher in Los Angeles. His father taught him electrics at the age of 13. This inspired James to pursue a career as an electrician. James then went to LATTC the Los Angeles Trade Technical College to train. He then went on to train with the IBEW the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 11th. This is where he got his skills and training. He did the apprenticeship and was praised for his diligence and attention to detail.

Get The Scoop On Identifying Truth Or Suffering The Consequences

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Truth or Consequence…

When Truth Is The Consequence And Consequence Is The Truth.

Op-Ed By JV Howard

Here we are steadfast ensconced in a web of pandemic spinnerets, social unrest, economic paralysis, political malfeasance, and a media frenzy trying to report the truth. But fake news, fact checking summaries, and life and death consequences make the truth sacramental.

Truth defined is a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like. Consequence is defined an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.

The term ‘truth’ is used throughout our lives like those who testify in court are asked to swear they will tell “the truth and nothing but the whole truth”, or hear grandma utter” ain’t that the truth”;  in the movie a few good men you can here “You can’t handle the truth” - which is most appropriate during this cycle of uncertainty. Here’s why; 

You can choose your action but you can’t choose the consequence of those actions. You can choose to be an alcoholic but you can’t choose cirrhosis of the liver. You can choose to deny climate change but you can’t choose the tsunami that has marked your location. 

It is an “incontrovertible truth” that there are myriad variables external to our control, for example  mother natures rant, DNA mutations, father times vigilance, and worldly disease. And we except these truth without fanfare, panoply, and second guessing but these truth, like much before us, underscore consequences that fortify, buttress, and entrench the legitimacy of truth in principle. Another example, climate change - mother natures rant - is profoundly consequential when its impact is more and more devastating ; tsunami, heatwave, massive tornadoes, ice melts, habitat extinction, floods, etc are all consequences- due to man’s neglect, disdain, and planetary indifference.

Discover Why Music Icon Jody Watley Is Singing The Healing Praises Of Michelle Obama's New Book: "Becoming"

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Music Icon Jody Watley Sings The Healing Praises Of How Reading Michelle Obama Can Help Us During These Stressful Times Of COVID-19 And Black Lives Matter

Iconic Singer, Songwriter and Trendsetter Jody Watley, Talks Michelle Obama, Books and Healing During the Coronavirus Pandemic

For legendary artist, songwriter and one of the architects of 21st century pop Jody Watley, the coronavirus pandemic has meant having more time to read.

The Grammy-winning pioneer in music, video, fashion and style has found reading to be a welcoming distraction.

'Becoming,' by Michelle Obama is among her current top 5 recommended books to read. She says, "The memoir is very healing and resonates with me so much." Watley adds, "It is such a deeply personal account from a woman who has steadily defied expectations and whose story inspires us to do the same. A truly good read."

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Watley has become even more introspective and believes our land is going through a healing process.

Her timely spoken-word anthem release, “The Healing,” with lyric video touching on the civil unrest and Black Lives Matter stretches globally with a message that resonates with listeners everywhere. The beautiful living legend reminds us to keep living, keep loving and keep moving forward.