Listen To Talented Ashlie Amber As She Dominates Country Music Charts

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ASHLIE AMBER LEADS THE CHARGE FOR BLACK FEMALES TO DOMINATE COUNTRY MUSIC CHARTS

Ashlie Amber is challenging herself to not only make her mark on country music but to also normalize her milestones as a woman of color. Her goal? To be a leading force as the first black female country artist to dominate the Top 40. Her dream? To abolish the stigma that this feat was something no one saw coming. For Ashlie Amber, this isn't just about breaking records; it's about changing the course of history so that her success will not be an anomaly.

"I'm not a gimmick," Amber asserts, "and my brand isn't a sales piece. I didn't choose country music to elicit some kind of shock value; I'm a country artist because that's who I am at my core. I'm also a Black woman, and those two facts shouldn't be such a rare combination."

The release of Ashlie Amber's single "Those Nights" reminds us that the scope of country music hasn't evolved, but rather, its roots have been uncovered. A collaboration with Universal songwriter Morgan Matthews— who recently celebrated a Billboard #1 as the producer of Alicia Keys and Miguel's "Show Me Love" — "Those Nights" proves that country, soul and R&B have always been cut from the same cloth. The track also serves as the first self-penned release of Ashlie's career, along with the launch of her publishing company Diva Music Group.

THIS BLACK WOMAN HOTEL ENTREPRENEUR WANTS YOU TO STAY AT A BLACK-OWNED HOTEL THIS SUMMER

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THIS BLACK WOMAN HOTEL ENTREPRENEUR WANTS YOU TO STAY AT A BLACK-OWNED HOTEL THIS SUMMER

“Once you go Black, you never go back!” Black hotel owner and commercial real estate investor Davonne Reaves hopes the popular cheeky catchphrase rings true for those who stay at one of thousands of Black-owned hotels and bed & breakfasts across America this summer.

“In 2019, MMGYGlobal reported that African Americans spent over $109 billion on travel, but according to The National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers, a trade organization, African-Americans own less than two percent of the nation’s hotels. Clearly, there’s a disconnect there and I’m trying to change that,” explains Atlanta-based Reaves who nabbed national headlines in January 2021 for her $8.3 million acquisition of a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, just outside Oklahoma City.

She secured the all-suite property with business partner and former Georgia State University roommate, Jessica Myers and a diverse group of investors, mostly Millennials. The purchase earned her and Myers the unique distinction of becoming what is believed to be the youngest African American woman to ever co-own a major hotel chain property.

Book Helps Black Teens Understand Credit

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AUTHOR RELEASES NEW BOOK TO HELP BLACK TEENS UNDERSTAND CREDIT AND PREVENT FINANCIAL ILLITERACY

NationwideAdults today often agonize over their financial situation and how it is negatively impacting their lives. How did they get there? How did their credit score plummet and how do they climb out of the hole they have dug for themselves? Does it really take 7 years? Most adults admit they never really learned how the credit score process works.

"We need to teach our teens about good credit - how they get it and keep it - so as they move into adulthood, they don’t fall into the patterns of their parent and other adults," states Dionne Perry, Credit-Litologist and Board-Certified Credit Consultant. She takes this challenge head-on as she writes, speaks, and engages teachers, parents, and teens about the critical elements of good credit and its myths that capture our society today.

Her book, Credit-Lit: Credit 101 for Teens, rolls out the information in a concise, creative manner giving the basics and forming the building blocks teens need. The teens ask the questions and Dionne provides the answers from what a credit score is, to how it impacts going after a new job to being able to afford that new car when the time comes. Many adults are also finding this gives them the missing pieces and can assist in their own financial picture.

Black Author Dedicates Children's Book to His Deceased Co-Author

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BLACK AUTHOR DEDICATES NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT ADVENTURE AND IMAGINATION TO HIS CO-AUTHOR WHO HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY

Nationwide  Russell Dilligard is dedicating the release of his first children's book Little Toby's Rainbow to Elizabeth Dilligard, his co-author, who sadly has passed away. The book is now available as an ebook on Kindle and also in Paperback.

Little Toby's Rainbow was inspired by Elizabeth, who sat by her window since day one, filled with nostalgia of her childhood when she was excited to go outside and play on a rainy day. The story is centered around a six-year-old named Little Toby, who could not play outside on a rainy day. Little Toby is then magically transported to Rainbow City by a whimsical little girl named Suzie Rainbow, who appears from a book in his toy chest.

The plot carries you through Little Toby's journey across Rainbow City, an extraordinary land where every element, from cartoon characters to musical instruments, comes to life. The adventure that Little Toby and Suzie embark upon together is a mixture of awe-inspiring, captivating, exciting and vibrant.

Why More Unity Of Action Is The Best Way To Remember George Floyd

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Why More Unity Of Purpose And Action Is The Best Way To Remember George Floyd

Written By Kamau Austin, Publisher Scoop Publications

Today is the one year commemoration of the murder of George Floyd.  As many people in the world are aware George Floyd died at the hands or more accurately under the knees of Minneapolis police on May, 25th, 2020.

No doubt billions of people have seen the brutal horrific act of then police officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck for a reported 9 minutes and 29 seconds -- until he stopped breaking.

The traumatizing act of seeing George suffer an excruciating death under the knee of Derek Chauvin, and also the knees of other police officers pinning him to the ground - galvanized people all over the world to protest police brutality!  Derek Chauvin, despite a lot of police tactics to blame Floyd's death on his drug usage, enlarged heart because of hypertension, and even exhaust fumes was convicted in a highly charged nationally telecast court case.  But on the sobering anniversary of his death what is our best way to remember his death? 

Riveting New Book By Lisa M. Sanchez "Looking For Love In A Garbage Can" Is Recently Featured On Fox Soul's The Book Of Sean

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Author Lisa M. Sanchez

Shares Personal and Powerful Journey to Healing In Her Book,

"Looking for Love in a Garbage Can"

On Fox Soul TV’s Hit Show

“The Book of Sean!”

Author Lisa M. Sanchez author of "Looking for Love in a Garbage Can: A Journey of Healing -- How I Survived an Alcoholic Environment," recently guest appeared on The Book of Sean Show hosted by Sean McMillan streaming on Fox Soul TV.

The dynamic storyteller talked candidly about her journey of healing and how she survived an alcoholic environment on the hit talk show.  The Book of Sean on Fox Soul TV is an inspiring and riveting show that tackles topics and conversations at the forefront of the black community with an unwavering commitment to spirituality and insight.

Click link to purchase Looking for Love in a Garbage Can today!



To connect with Lisa M. Sanchez, email her at Lisa@justdigin2it.com

Get The Scoop On My Exclusive Interview With Hip Hop Fitness And Fashion Pioneer Kyle Harvey

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ARMY SERGEANT DESIGNS STREET WEAR FITNESS BRAND THAT CATERS TO FITNESS HIP-HOP ENTHUSIASTS

Kyle Harvey is a pioneer bringing together what for many is two divergent lifestyles.  The visionary and innovator is merging the fitness lifestyle with an unlikely partner: hip hop!

Finding the right out of the box, urban streetwear with a fitness theme is something many of us never knew existed. Rack Runners, a fitness-driven, urban-style clothing line, by Kyle Harvey, 35, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, was created in 2017.

Rack Runners sells a variety of merchandise including t-shirts, joggers, hoodies, eBooks, and fitness accessories. Since launching, Rack Runners has amassed 10k followers on Facebook and Instagram, also being hand-selected by Facebook to be one of 1,300 members of the Boost Facebook Leaders Network.

Harvey, an Ohio native & Washington, DC area resident, fully opened the Rack Runners online shop after 3 years of finding a niche and working diligently towards quality, research, and development. “Nobody, to my knowledge, has ever combined, streetwear, hip-hop culture, the love of food, and fitness together.

This is what I feel makes my brand unique. There are not just checks or stripes on a shirt. Plenty of time, thought, and creativity went into building this vision. I spent many hours drawing designs from my phone, so it motivates me when I see people wearing my clothes,” Harvey says.

I was able recently to convince the busy entrepreneur to spend some time with me to talk about his goals, insights, and past struggles.  Checkout his exclusive interview below...

Black Non-Profit Gives Grants to Kids

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BLACK-OWNED NONPROFIT LAUNCHES MONTHLY GRANT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Megan Faux, The Teaching Goddess, Founder and Executive Director of The 25 Dream Campaign, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation has launched a new initiative - monthly grants for kids. It's called The 25 Dreams Source of Light Grant, specifically for youth ages 6-18 in underserved communities. This monthly grant, in the amount of $100, rewards students for being a source of light in their family, community, or in the world. To donate to the grant fund or to apply for the grant please, visit The25DreamCampaign.org

"We are living in such a dark world right now. I just wanted to do something that would reward the youth for being a source of light in their family, community, or in the world. A source of light is someone who brings goodness to the world. When you are a source of light, you are changing the world around you," said Megan. "My hope is that by rewarding our youth for good deeds early in life, they will see the value in goodness and continue shining throughout their lives and change the world for the better, thereby creating a world filled with more light than darkness."

Anthony Hamilton Interviews Black Business Owner About IG Success

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AFRO UNICORN FOUNDER, APRIL SHOWERS, AND ANTHONY HAMILTON DISCUSS HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM TO TRANSFORM YOUR BRAND INTO A POWERFUL MOVEMENT

Afro Unicorn is a brand that empowers Black women and young black girls to embrace who they are – unique, divine, and magical. Founder, April Showers’ social media growth hacking formula for her Afro Unicorn brand has propelled her business into what many believe to be an overnight success. In a recent interview with R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, she explains her ‘why’ behind Afro Unicorn.

“There are a lot of unicorns like me. There are women with multiple businesses and raising their kids so I started using the unicorn emoji a lot, but it bothered me because none of them looked like me,” Showers says. “I wanted to see how I could tie in women empowerment with the different shades of unicorns. I wanted to create something that says, you can. You can step out and not just be pigeonholed into one area.”

Through the Afro Unicorn brand, Showers encourages aspiring, new, and established black women entrepreneurs to be passionate, purposeful, and strategic within their journey of entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she shares her wealth of knowledge so they can also successfully generate multiple streams of income. Afro Unicorn has evolved from a brand to a movement because of its powerful messaging and a grassroots social media strategy that consists of socializing with followers, championing other businesses, and thanking customers.

HBCU Alum Creates Health Products For Men Over 40

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HBCU ALUM CREATES BLACK-OWNED HEALTH SUPPLEMENT BRAND FOR MEN OVER 40

Nationwide  Meet Jimmy White, a 60-year old fitness influencer who is the founder of Fit Over 40, a line of health supplements for men who are over the age of forty. A Howard University alum, Jimmy is also the co-founder of the popular Facebook fitness groups Fit Black Men Over Forty and Fit Black Women Over Forty, which have a combined following of more than 10K members. The pages offer helpful tips on healthier eating, cardio exercises that work, and feature many success stories of people well over 40-years old who are living healthier lifestyles.

As the United States continues to reopen after a full year of lockdowns and social distancing due to the pandemic, many African-American men over 40 seeking to maintain a fit lifestyle are turning to the health supplements produced by Fit Over 40. Their high-grade supplements are formulated with 100 percent pure and natural ingredients. For example, one popular product contains turmeric, which helps reduce discomfort, promotes digestive health, regulates metabolism, weight management, and memory function. The other products have similar high-quality ingredients as well.

Black Women Using Their Voice to Stimulate the Economy

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HELPING BLACK WOMEN USE THEIR VOICE TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY

Nationwide -- Quinn Conyers is releasing her second book Speak Black Woman: How Women in Business can Profit from Public Speaking to add to the economic advancement of Black women, the fastest group of growing entrepreneurs in the United States.

Despite the hustle, Black and other minority women are being shut out when it comes to access to venture capital. The book reveals alternative funding options for women at the upcoming Speak Black Woman Experience on May 22, 2021. Even more, the book is designed to show Black women who are stimulating the economy despite no access to capital how to leverage public speaking as a marketing strategy, lead generation, and revenue stream to expand their business, book, or brand.

Since 2007, the number of firms owned by African-American women has grown by 164%. “Your mouth should be your #1 marketing strategy in business,” says Quinn who firmly believes your voice is your secret weapon if you want to magnify your money-making potential as an entrepreneur. Many Black women are awesome at what they “DO” but have a tough time explaining it or worse have been conditioned to be silenced, muted, or muzzled which blocks their opportunity to earn ridiculous revenue as a business owner.