2021 Year End Wrap Up: OP-ED By Distinguished Contributor Tolson Banner

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I’m Puttin’ 2021 In My
Rear-View Mirror:  Post Haste!

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I’m Puttin’ 2021 In My Rear-View Mirror: Post Haste!  OP-ED By Tolson Banner

I’m jumpin’ into my black hoop-dee.  I gotta jet out of 2021 ASAP!

My spirit tells me to head to the NORTH STAR to meet the new dawn of twenty deuce deuce (2022) - the moment it peaks over a new horizon.  I’m feeling a mystic cord of memory: like the great black migration from the south - a push and pull of the soul.

Historians have captured this Black journey with this soulful flow: “The lazy laughing south, with blood on her mouth and I who am black would love her; but she spits in my face.  So now I seek the North, the cold face North, for she, they say, is a kinder mistress.” I don’t believe we ever met that mistress.

I’m blazing out of 2021 like black people fleeing their homes set ablaze by the vitriolic antics of the Tiki torch boys or duped by the mortgage sub-prime loans orchestrated by the banks.

I don’t think I’ll travel along route US 50 (red and blue states).  I’ve convinced myself to revisit the roads less travelled - like Promise Street, Voting Rights Circle, Defund The Police Street (I think?) and Democracy Court.  I floored my black hoop-dee and got busy on Freedom Expressway.

I took the first exit up ahead, Promise Street via Biden Avenue.  The streets were strewn and dilapidated.  Word around here was these blocks held so much promise for change, like meeting the “kinder mistress.”

Blacks Helped Save President Biden's Candidacy But
Many Feel He Hasn't fulfilled His Promises
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Meet Janelle Harris The 'Powerhouse' Founder/CEO of SheExist/HeExist Magazines

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Exclusive Interview With Janelle Harris The 'Powerhouse' Founder/CEO of SheExist/HeExist Magazines 

"She is At the Top of the List of

 Global Business Influencers"!

Janelle Harris, founder and CEO of SheExist and HeExist Magazines is not only the mastermind behind the newest business publications everyone is talking about, but also recognized as a respected global influencer.

SheExist and HeExist Magazines, the online digital business publications will launch, the first quarter of 2022. HeExist will 'go-live' first in January, 2022 with SheExist to follow in Feburary. Both publications are geared for the business-minded individual.

It is not hard to see why Harris, the creator of the two publications sits on the top of our list of business influencers. She flows with ease connecting like-minded business entrepreneurs with each other which has led her to create a successful community of entrepreneurs in the business world.

We sat down with Janelle Harris as she graciously shared the vision of the much-anticipated release of SheExist/HeExist Magazines

Join The Small Business Roundtable Conversation

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The Small Business Roundtable

"A Monthly Event Bringing Together

Entrepreneurs from across the Globe!"

The Small Business Roundtable is a 'power-packed', fully charged event of dynamic entrepreneurs from across the globe.

The monthly Small Business Roundtable offers an important educational opportunity to smaller businesses. The roundtable is free, but space is limited and registration is requested.

The topic of discussion changes monthly, allowing attendees to learn how to enhance their business and increase their success in a different way each month!

More than 200 million businesses in the United States generate a combined $3.5 trillion in sales and employ more than 100 million Americans. That's a lot of businesses working together to drive an enormous amount of economic growth, but there's even more potential to be tapped if entrepreneurs’ risk being more productive over being busy. Let's work together to find ways to help small business owners better navigate the road ahead.

The small business roundtable led by Rick Rhodes, Small Business advocate and owner/designer of RICKRHODES FASHION, Oron Harris-Small, business advocate and founder of CONS2DONS, Janelle Harris, global influencer and CEO of SheExist Magazine, and Phyllis Calloway, City of Fort Myers Assistant Director of Community Redevelopment Agency Foundation.

Black Owned Subscription Based Social Media Platform Fanbase Goes Global To Help Users Monetize Their Content

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Black Owned Subscription Based Social Media Platform Fanbase Grows Worldwide By Helping Users Monetize Their Content

Fanbase, the subscription social media platform that empowers any user to monetize their content, announced today, the expansion into 177 countries as it rapidly grows worldwide. On the heels of its successful launches in the United States, Australia, UK and Canada, Fanbase is now available across Europe, Latin America, in Asia and in many countries throughout Africa.

The expansion represents Fanbase's continually growing user base and ongoing commitment to building financial autonomy and wealth within the creator community.

FANBASE GOES GLOBAL EXPANDING INTO 177 COUNTRIES

"I started Fanbase with all users and their needs at the forefront. Social media apps need to offer monetization and  equality to every user through a level playing field which is exactly what Fanbase is doing, now on a global scale," said Isaac Hayes III, Founder and CEO of Fanbase.

Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III

"The move into new territories is testament to the scalability of the platform and Fanbase's ability to support creators around the world," said Ramiro Canovas, CTO of Fanbase. "We've built an app and algorithm that is both innovative and deviates from the traditional ad-focused scope."

See How The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Brilliant Women While Helping Important Causes

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The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant Showcases Beautiful And Talented Women While Helping To Uplift Africa

The "African Most Beautiful USA," pageant is an event which showcases the beauty, talent, and brilliance of young women of African descent and direct lineage between the ages of 18-28.  The purpose of the pageant is also to raise money for important causes in Africa.  It is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF). 

Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in the United States. The AAF is the brainchild of Nana Obaahemaa Nkrumah Akosua Adasa III, a Ghanian-American, who started the organization with a desire to provide the village of Abofrem, her original hometown located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, as well as the surrounding villages in Ghana and other African countries access to food, employment, education, sanitation, and medical needs.

In the year 2019, the foundation proudly constructed a new school building which encompasses Grades 1-5 to benefit the children in the village so that none would be left behind in gaining vital education.  A medical hospital was constructed within the village in 2021 to be dedicated January 5, 2022.

Checkout The African Most Beautiful USA Pageant

Animated Film Looks To Reduce Childhood Obesity In The Black Community

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FILMMAKER TO RELEASE ANIMATED FILM THAT ADDRESSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY AMONG BLACK YOUTH

The Double V campaign, created by the Pittsburgh Courier and supported by the Black press, captured and gave voice to the frustration of African-American soldiers who fought valiantly overseas during World War II, only to return to the same racial restrictions that they left.

While the campaign for democracy remains vital for African-Americans, an equally critical sphere of doom looms over the protesters' descendants and warrants the attention and support of the Black press. This sphere of doom is childhood obesity.

The State of Obesity, a publication by the Robert Woods Foundation, reports that between 2019 and 2020, the childhood obesity rate for Black youth ages 10 through 17 was 28.3%. Studies show that children today may be the first generation of children to have shorter lives than their parents. For Black children, especially those growing up in urban areas served by Black newspapers, the future looks even more bleak, absent immediate intervention. This intervention must take into account how Black children learn and what they enjoy.

Jody Watley Delivers Epic Performance in Concert with Legendary Performers The Isley Brothers & Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

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Jody Watley Delivers Epic Performance in Concert with The Isley Brothers &
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

Iconic singer Jody Watley delivers epic performance at the Texas Trust CU Theatre on December 11 & 12 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Music fans received an incredible experience enjoying three iconic musical giants in concert who came together ‘under one roof’ for two nights.

The “Winter White Party” concert line-up presented by Smooth R&B 105.7 Radio included Jody Watley, the Grammy winning trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style, legendary beloved R&B/Soul group, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and The Isley Brothers whose career spans over eight decades and one of the "longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in the pantheon of popular music.”

Discover How Progressive Rappers Are Bringing Prophetic Social Justice Messages From Their Biblical Perspectives

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Progressive Prophetic Rappers: Millennial Generation Y, 1980-1994, Generation Z, Zoomers, 1995-2009, and Generation Alpha, 2010-2024, America Society's Voices of Faith, Hope and Spirituality

By Dr. Charles Singleton

First, thank each of you for reading and sharing my article, "West African Griots What is Rap Music All About? Our Storytelling Heritage or Rappers Dying Senselessly." Respectfully and respectively, I hope that the words written in this essay will encourage all of us to continue learning about our struggles; songs and stories, since the 13th century (800+Years).

 

Yes, today's rhythmical 'progressive prophetic' hip-hop music, or vocal heartfelt utterances are truly telling Our story: the American story of captives, slavery, Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, oppression; Morrill Act of 1862 and1890: Land-Granted Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), discrimination, Plessy v. Ferguson,1896, U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision "separate but equal," Brown v. Board of Education, 1954, 1955, state-sponsored segregation in public schools overturned; injustice, civil rights: Affirmative Action vs Discrimination 1961, Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination, Critical race theory (CRT:1994 - 2021), racial justice and US laws; Black Lives Matter, Evangelical scriptures and spirituality, Christian love and faith.  Please checkout American Grammy Award Winner Lecrae, Christian rapper, and entrepreneur Lecrae Devaughn Moore: video Deep End, June 25, 2020, a must see below...

See Lecrae's Video Entitled: "Deep End"

 

Walter Brueggemann, an American Old Testament Bible scholar, and theologian wrote, "The task of prophetic (Christian) ministry is to nurture, nourish and evoke a consciousness and perception alternative to the consciousness and perception of the dominant culture." Derek Minor, In Free Rapper, Derek Johnson, Jr.'s song truly echoes progressive prophetic soulful beliefs, and his lyrics, “We supposed to be free; why I feel like chains hanging on me." Another must see video (see below in article), July 18, 2016.  Kamau Austin, contributor, Scoop Publications

 See Below...

Become A Black Business SUPER Hero With The BLACKBiz App

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NEW BLACK BUSINESS APP TAPS INTO THE SUPERHERO IN ALL OF US

Superheroes emerge out of crisis situations. This can be seen in the Black Panther film when T’Challa was faced with the crisis surrounding Wakanda.

T’Challa became the “Superhero” when he tapped into the power of his humaneness and was willing to share the richness of Wakanda with each individual in the world. There is no doubt most Black Businesses in America and the world for that matter are marginalized at best and suffer from a lack of resources for their survival.

The BLACKBiz App, when utilized in a communal fashion, becomes the answer to our troubles because it ignites the “Superhero” in us.

Checkout How Talented and Versatile Actress Rhonda Morman Gives Another Electrifying Performance In The New Hallmark Movie Sister Swap

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Rhonda Morman Talks About New

Hallmark Movie, Sister Swap: Christmas in The City

"The Romantic Movie Has Hollywood Buzzing About Her Electrifying Performance!"

Known for playing diverse characters, Rhonda Morman is one of the ‘shining’ stars in Hollywood.  

Full of talent, charisma and resilience, Morman will be seen in the new Hallmark movie, "Sister Swap: Christmas in The City," directed by Sean McNamara and produced by Neal Dodson which also stars Keith Robinson, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams, Jacob Buster, and Logan Donovan. The 'feel-good' romantic holiday movie will air on the Hallmark Channel, the night of December 12th.

Sister Swap: Christmas in The City is about two sisters and a holiday adventure to remember.

Hollywood is already buzzing about the electrifying performance of Rhonda Morman as “Nina” in the holiday 'sure to be' romantic classic movie.

Christelle Awa Is The 2021 Winner of African Most Beautiful USA Beauty Pageant

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CHRISTELLE AWA FROM CONGO CROWNED WINNER OF AFRICAN MOST BEAUTIFUL USA BEAUTY PAGEANT

It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. Christelle Awa, representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was announced as the 2021 winner.

The pageant is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. with the goal of celebrating the diverse and beautiful cultures from all parts of the African continent in the United States of America.

With a first-place car, crown, and cash prize up for grabs, nine lovely and eloquent African ladies graced the stage at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey on the night of September 4th representing various African countries showcased their respective talent, poise, and intelligence in order to educate those in attendance about the fascinating cultures of Africa.