United States Black Chambers, Inc. Names New York State's Largest Black Chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month August 2022

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The Long Island African American Chamber Of Commerce (LIAACC) Is Named Spoke Of The Month By US Black Chambers, Inc.

United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York State's largest black chamber LIAACC, Spoke of the Month August 2022. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. serves the four counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.

The USBC Community Economic Development Corporation (USBC CEDC), providing services to the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was awarded $5 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program.

The grant, awarded to 51 applicants nationally, is part of a $100 million initiative to help reduce the barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs face in accessing the programs and services that they need.

Preparing Black Scholars to Be Doctors

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MEET THE FOUNDER WHOSE PROGRAM PREPARES BLACK SCHOLARS TO BECOME DOCTORS

Nationwide — Dr. Lisa K. Brown is the founder of Perfected Papers Plus, specializing in helping doctoral candidates complete the dissertation process. In November of 2022, Perfected Papers Plus will host a Dissertation Writer’s Retreat, offering a professional dissertation editing, coaching, and mental wellness program to support Black Doctoral candidates through the most rigorous part of their requirements.

Black scholars obtaining their doctorate reflected roughly 5% of all scholars completing doctoral programs in the past few years, despite the wide reporting of the rising number of Black women obtaining their Master’s degree while facing the same disparities prevalent in our nation’s educational systems.

Black Women, No More Bad Hair Days

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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR ELIMINATES BAD HAIR DAYS WITH HEADBAND WIGS THAT INSTALL IN SECONDS

Ashley Williams, is the founder and CEO of HeadbandWigs.com, the largest Black-owned retailer of high-quality, luxury headband wigs with 100% human hair and custom colors blended for the best natural look. Headband wigs, unlike traditional wigs, can be installed in seconds with no glue, gel, or lace needed.

Ashley is not a newbie to the industry. In fact, she has been a successful entrepreneur in the hair and beauty space since 2011. After selling thousands of traditional wigs and hair pieces to her customers, she decided to embrace headband wigs because of how easy they are to install.

"Traditional wigs can be very complicated and time-consuming for women to install," Ashley says. "Many women have to go to salons to get them professionally installed and this can be costly. Because of this, I think headband wigs are the new trend because they are so easy to wear."

Black Woman, Auditor Turned Illustrator of Coloring Books For Kids and Adults

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BLACK WOMAN, FORMER CORPORATE AUDITOR TURNED BOOK ILLUSTRATOR, LAUNCHES COLORING BOOKS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

Nationwide -- Meet Jazmine McFadden, a former internal auditor turned artist who is the founder and CEO of her very own online gallery and art store called Art of Jaz. As a painter, writer, and illustrator, she has created her company with a mission to bring back creativity and exploration of life’s abundance for all ages within the African American community.

Based in Charlotte, NC, and as a huge advocate of representation and culture, Jazmine’s colorful artworks and illustrations are relentless and know no bounds. Her inspiration is creating contemporary artworks and coloring books for children and adults that exemplify and pay homage to ongoing themes of self-love, social justice, femininity, unity, family, and spirituality in the African American community. Jazmine’s vision that “art is wonderfully ambiguous and can transcend time and circumstance,” has newly inspired a generation of young collectors and aspiring artists.

Over 3,665 Published Stories On Black Businesses, Organizations, and Issues

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After A Few Years Scoop Publications Still Looks To Inform To Help The Black Community RISE!

In the last few years my daughter and I have published, in our news blogs, over 3,665 stories on the dynamic things Black businesses and cultural institutions are doing in my home town of the legendary Southeast/Jamaica Queens, NY, and now globally Black issues.  Much of this has been done for free as a labor of love. More recently has this really become more of a viable business.

People ask me "why do you focus on Black news media?" Aren't you limiting yourself?

The reason I focus on positive news in the Black community is because the mainstream media exploits Black trauma for profit. 24/7 on mainstream media mostly what we see is responses to Black pain, cruelty, police brutality, criminality, and racial oppression.

When I was a grassroots activist I noticed we had to rely on the major corporate media to communicate our issues and causes. It became obvious to me that we as Black grassroots activists and advocates for racial justice and empowerment -- can't rely on corporate media to express our truth and story. After a link bait story and hot lead story for good ratings the major corporate media is gone.

However, we are here to show the empowering and critical issues that impact the Black community. So if you have a business or organization doing positive things contact us.

Breaking News! 'Listen If You Will' Sports Talk Show With Hosting Duo Titus Showers and Big E' Launches in Georgia November 5th

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 'Listen If You Will' Sports Talk Show With Hosting Duo Titus Showers and Big E' Launches On

WNRR 1380 AM & 93.3 FM in Georgia November 5th

WNRR Gospel, the original one-of-a-kind radio network delivering fresh and positive shows has ordered a new weekend show called 'Listen If You Will,' starring sports enthusiasts Titus Showers and Eric "Big E" Jones who will break down timely issues in sports and include trivia fun facts with their special brand of humor and entertainment.

"Listen if You Will is an energetic and conversational approach that is refreshing to sports entertainment," says Dr. Sctonda Kelly-Gordon, WNRR general manager and program director.

“We are excited to join the WNRR family with our new sports radio show, says," Showers. 'Listen If You Will,' with Titus and Big E will launch on WNRR, beginning Saturday, November 5, 2022 and air every Saturday from 9 am to 9:30 am (CST).

Showers is also a celebrated gospel singer with a love for all things sports and has appeared on numerous television shows. His cohost, Big E is a respected sports commentator and sports enthusiast.

About Eric "Big E" Jones

Known as "Big E", Eric Jones is a sports enthusiast, music industry veteran artist and internet radio DJ from Hammond Louisiana whose journey began as a group member for former R&B groups “Focus” and “12:15." With many years in the industry, Eric has become a strong creative thinker who generates innovative and appealing concepts with the organizational chops to ensure smooth follow-through from beginning to end. He’s proficient in all technical aspects of radio production, including sound editing, broadcasting technology, sound boards, and more. Eric is excited to bring all of his knowledge.

Learn How Educator Regina Showers-Gordon, Founder and President of Petra College, Makes Louisiana History

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Founder & President Regina Showers-Gordon of Petra College Makes History as First African American Woman in Rural Area to Be Awarded National Accreditation in Hammond, Louisiana

Congratulations to Regina Showers-Gordon, founder and president of Petra College as the first African American woman to be awarded national accreditation in rural Hammond, Louisiana.

 

"Petra College earning national accreditation is a significant achievement demonstrating that it holds quality standards and is engaged in continuous improvement," says Mrs. Showers-Gordon. "It also means that our college has competent instructors and a course load that can prepare students for the next steps in their careers and education."

 

Petra College promotes innovative and effective higher education programs that are worthy of replication at other institutions. The accreditation bestowed on the prestigious college comes from Atlanta-The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). 



Discover How Creative Graphic Artist Kathy Horton Helps Brand The Images Of Iconic Stars

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Kathy Horton

Receives HUGE PROPS for her work as Lead Creative Graphic Designer for She Exist Magazine Billboard Ads on New York Times Square of Iconic Artists

She Exist Magazine Billboard

Featuring Jody Watley, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary (Erica & Tina Campbell) and

Keyondra and Kimberly Lockett

Talented graphic designer Kathy Horton receives recognition for her work as top lead designer/consultant of She Exist Magazine's HUGE New York Times Squares Billboards. She Exist, the new entertainment/business publication everyone is talking about, unleashed a SUPER Women Empowerment Holiday Billboard featuring:

• Grammy award-winning music icon Jody Watley
• Legendary gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams
• Gospel urban contemporary duo sweethearts Erica and Tina Campbell (Mary Mary) and...
• Sisters Keyondra (award winning gospel singer) and Kimberly (celebrity stylist) Lockett, founders of the popular athleisure brand Jolie Noire

"Kathy Horton is an amazing creative graphic designer." We are so thrilled to have her as the lead designer for She Exist and He Exist publications," says Janelle Harris, founder of She Exist Magazine/He Exist Magazine.

Star World Traveler Shonda Scott Challenges US To Grow Beyond Our Comfort Zones And Thrive

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World Traveler Star Shonda Scott

is a HIT On CBS Television's

Good Day Sacramento/CW31

World traveler star Shonda Scott, everyone is talking about SHINED on Good Day Sacramento/CW31.

The dynamic and inspiring world traveler, Shonda Scott, creator of the infectious 12 New Things Challenge talked about her incredible journeys on Good Day Sacramento's morning news show with anchor Courtney Dempsey, October 13th. Click here to watch interview.

"12 New Things™️ has now become a lifestyle of evolution and renewal for me and others. I keep discovering new things about myself," says Shonda.

Be UpLIFTED By The Insightful Story Of Designer And Entrepreneur Rapone Anderson, Founder of The Mouve Bag

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How MOUVE BAG Backpacks Founder Rapone Anderson Used His Personal Story to Build a Brand

The Story Will Inspire You!

Designer and entrepreneur Rapone Anderson, Founder of The Mouve Bag is a company on the move.

Rapone used his personal story to build a brand.

When we asked about the inspiration behind his company, Rapone shares - his father was a great inspiration to him when he decided to be a designer and entrepreneur.

Black TV Chef, Owner of Multiple Restaurants Reveals How to Master Southern Cooking

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        BLACK TV CHEF, OWNER OF MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS REVEALS HOW TO MASTER SOUTHERN COOKING EVEN IF YOU’RE FROM THE NORTH

Nationwide — Superstar restaurateur and chef Justin Sutherland has launched a tour of American Southern cuisine shaped by his upbringing in the Northern Midwest and the South and by his African-American and Asian heritage. Justin owns multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, though his reputation is national. You may know him from television, where he won an Iron Chef episode, competed on Season 16 of Top Chef, and is one of the chefs featured on Fast Foodies and is producer and host of Taste the Culture, both airing on TruTV/TBS.

In his new book, Northern Soul, Justin shares the inspiration and foundation behind his approach to his signature Southern cooking.

Northern Soul features more than 90 recipes covering his signature recipes for lunch, brunch, dinner, snacks, late-night meals, and cocktail recipes perfected at Handsome Hog, his acclaimed pig-centric Southern restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota. Justin shares how you can make easy, traditional Southern recipes with a Northern flair, in your own kitchen.