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african american Latest News+ XML/RSSBy www.theyoungersisters.com Novel: Sage Carrington, Eighth-Grade Science Sleuth (Volume #1) By Shamrock Stine Productions Documentary Film Looks At Lack of Black and Minority Republicans in Two-Party System. Filmmaker Kevin J. By Lorraine Hansberry Theatre San Francisco's Lorraine Hansberry Theatre joins PROJECT1VOICE and 26 other African American theatre companies across the U.S. and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to present simultaneous benefit staged readings of Charles Fuller's "A Soldier’s Play" By OIC of South Florida OIC’s Newton Sanon Receives 2013 African-American Achievers Award By Think Brown INK Three-time Author of “Light,” Critically-Acclaimed “Antebellum” and “The Seven Days” By Our Black Ancestry OurBlackAncestry.com (OBA) today launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to build their existing portal into a subscriber based destination for African Americans seeking to discover ancestral roots in slavery. By National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair The 9th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will be held from November 15-16, 2013 in Houston, TX. By Lady Bizness, Inc. The African American Atelier and Lady Bizness, Inc. partner to bring Greensboro, NC the first annual Neo Natural: The Convention. By BRANDSPANpr Leading African American tech coalition promotes diversity and inclusion initiative at inaugural BiT House By mabelesingletary.com Leon wants to be the best joke telling kid in the fifth grade. He believes this is the way to get attention. However, Leon can't see that his jokes can hurt. Autumn Tanner arrives and Leon begins to learn the true meaning of sharing. By BRANDSPANpr SXSW Interactive celebrates the contributions of African American tech leaders By Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s international president, Carolyn House Stewart, will receive the prestigious Sadie T.M. Alexander Award from the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) during a luncheon on March 9. By Bob Carter's Actor's Workshop & Repertory Co. In celebration of Black History, LOQUACIOUS & BODACIOUS: The Life and Times of Zora Neale Hurston, opens in West Palm Beach, Florida March 9, at 8 p.m., The Bhetty Waldron Theatre; with Karen Stephens, directed by Bob Carter By MVmedia, LLC MVmedia, LLC releases the Steamfunk! Anthology, a collection of steampunk stories that incorporates the history and experiences of people of African descent. By Black Shopping Channel, Inc. Cleveland Gary and Carla Harris discussed Black Shopping Channel and its future in the marketplace. Ms Harris said that BSC could reach an IPO of over $70 per share if the company waits for the right time to enter the stock market. By Black Girls Hack / Blerdology Premier African American hackathon series changes name to reflect expanding reach By Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation Opening Feb. 7, 2013. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s Art Gallery highlights our country’s African-American heritage and civil rights history with the work of painter Bruce Johnson and members of the Ebony Stitchers Quilt Guild. Internationally Acclaimed Presenters Announced for 2013 Conference on Community, Family and Marriage By Premium World Brand Management 2013 CCFM has solidified Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of globally recognized group The Last Poets, Wellness Coach Queen Afua, Ayize and Aiyana Ma'at, founders of BlackLoveandMarriage.com as well as others By Lamzu Media, LLC Black Bloggers Connect™ is the leading social network connecting 1,200 Black journalists & bloggers nationwide. Black Bloggers Connect™ is launching a media partnership program to expand coverage of online Black media. By Barrington Hall In celebration of Black History Month, Barrington Hall will host a Gullah cooking demonstration and a drumline experience at this historic home free on February 9, 2013 from 11:00AM until 3:00PM All Press ReleasesBy www.theyoungersisters.com Novel: Sage Carrington, Eighth-Grade Science Sleuth (Volume #1) By Shamrock Stine Productions Documentary Film Looks At Lack of Black and Minority Republicans in Two-Party System. Filmmaker Kevin J. By Lorraine Hansberry Theatre San Francisco's Lorraine Hansberry Theatre joins PROJECT1VOICE and 26 other African American theatre companies across the U.S. and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to present simultaneous benefit staged readings of Charles Fuller's "A Soldier’s Play" By OIC of South Florida OIC’s Newton Sanon Receives 2013 African-American Achievers Award By Think Brown INK Three-time Author of “Light,” Critically-Acclaimed “Antebellum” and “The Seven Days” By Cosmetic Promotions New sampling program targets Hispanic and African American... By Our Black Ancestry OurBlackAncestry.com (OBA) today launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to build their existing portal into a subscriber based destination for African Americans seeking to discover ancestral roots in slavery. By National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair The 9th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will be held from November 15-16, 2013 in Houston, TX. By Creative Investment Research, Inc. Speaking on crowdfunding and its role in providing resources for African American led startups at the 41st Annual H. By Sedrick Newbern Consulting Group The Glen Theater recently welcomed author Sedrik Newbern and TV/Film star, Malik Yoba, for a special reading of Newbern's new book, titled "Unconditional Forgiveness-Lessons for Letting Go to Build Better Relationships." Inspired by Newbern's... By Lady Bizness, Inc. The African American Atelier and Lady Bizness, Inc. partner to bring Greensboro, NC the first annual Neo Natural: The Convention. By First-Rate Fiction PRESS RELEASE Contact Information: Vera Jennings 414-751-4112 (H) www.firstratefiction.com AUTHOR VERA JENNINGS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF A NEW NOVEL ENTITLED THE SISTER GOSPELS Franklin, Wisconsin – January 2013. By BRANDSPANpr Leading African American tech coalition promotes diversity and inclusion initiative at inaugural BiT House By African American Matchmaking The goal of African American Matchmaking™ is to help its members find loving relationships. Business is booming with new members, new partnerships and new Matchmaking Consultants-now hiring! They are also looking for media opportunities to expand. By mabelesingletary.com Leon wants to be the best joke telling kid in the fifth grade. He believes this is the way to get attention. However, Leon can't see that his jokes can hurt. Autumn Tanner arrives and Leon begins to learn the true meaning of sharing. By BRANDSPANpr SXSW Interactive celebrates the contributions of African American tech leaders By Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s international president, Carolyn House Stewart, will receive the prestigious Sadie T.M. Alexander Award from the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) during a luncheon on March 9. By Bob Carter's Actor's Workshop & Repertory Co. In celebration of Black History, LOQUACIOUS & BODACIOUS: The Life and Times of Zora Neale Hurston, opens in West Palm Beach, Florida March 9, at 8 p.m., The Bhetty Waldron Theatre; with Karen Stephens, directed by Bob Carter By MVmedia, LLC MVmedia, LLC releases the Steamfunk! Anthology, a collection of steampunk stories that incorporates the history and experiences of people of African descent. By Black Shopping Channel, Inc. Cleveland Gary and Carla Harris discussed Black Shopping Channel and its future in the marketplace. Ms Harris said that BSC could reach an IPO of over $70 per share if the company waits for the right time to enter the stock market. By Black Girls Hack / Blerdology Premier African American hackathon series changes name to reflect expanding reach By Winter Film Awards In an acting tour de force, one man performs 36 roles in the telling of the Emmett Till tragedy. Experience the story, trial, and unbelievable confessions of those accused of Emmett's murder in this riveting drama. By Colours Cosmetique Women of color continue to be under-represented at the cosmetic counters. So what’s the solution? Options! Colours Cosmetique was created to give distinctive women cosmetic options. By Black Girls Hack #BlackGirlsHack teams with digital interactive entertainment leader to promote diversity in technology By The Tallulah Group The Black Women’s Expo (TBWE), the number one national destination event for African American women in the Midwest, will return to McCormick Place April 5 - 7. The Expo is now in its 19th year and expected attendance is over 30,000. By Claudine LeBeau From debut author Claudine LeBeau, the tale of a harrowing journey from slavery, through Reconstruction, to an escape from the Old South and the hope for a better life as homesteaders on an arid plateau in the New Mexico Territory. By Sedrick Newbern Consulting Group Author Sedrick Newbern to Hold Signing for “Unconditional Forgiveness – Lessons for Letting Go to Build Better Relationships” at The Glen Theater February 16 By Black Girls Hack Minority tech social enterprise hacks music and film startups March 9-10 at world’s largest interactive festival By African American Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico Ever wonder what to do when you attend an incredibly exciting gala affair and the music is great, but your shoes are too cute to dance in? The answer is simple, “kick them off and get to dancin’!” That is what you will have to do this Feb... By Wright Communications Worldwide Inc. The 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration marks the 28th anniversary of the King holiday in the United States. By Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation Opening Feb. 7, 2013. Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s Art Gallery highlights our country’s African-American heritage and civil rights history with the work of painter Bruce Johnson and members of the Ebony Stitchers Quilt Guild. Internationally Acclaimed Presenters Announced for 2013 Conference on Community, Family and Marriage By Premium World Brand Management 2013 CCFM has solidified Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of globally recognized group The Last Poets, Wellness Coach Queen Afua, Ayize and Aiyana Ma'at, founders of BlackLoveandMarriage.com as well as others By University of Missouri–St. Louis The Sixth Annual African-American Nursing History Conference will address health care disparities, health care equity and health care promotion through awareness and action by providing free health care screenings. By Lamzu Media, LLC Black Bloggers Connect™ is the leading social network connecting 1,200 Black journalists & bloggers nationwide. Black Bloggers Connect™ is launching a media partnership program to expand coverage of online Black media. By Barrington Hall In celebration of Black History Month, Barrington Hall will host a Gullah cooking demonstration and a drumline experience at this historic home free on February 9, 2013 from 11:00AM until 3:00PM By Afrotainment Channels DISH launches Africa Box Office (ABO) A TV channel broadcasting African and Caribbean movies 24/7 By Black Bride Just a little over forty five days away until the third annual BlackBride.com Bridal Showcase, Blackbride.com announces the launch of a newly designed website with exciting new content for culturally diverse brides. By First Fridays of Florida, LLC> First Fridays of Florida, LLC is celebrating twelve years of hosting the First Fridays event in South Florida. On Friday, December 7, 2012, an extra special night, dubbed “VEGAS NIGHT” will be hosted to celebrate the big 12th anniversary. By Salty Gurl Books When recently fired Peaches Donnelly is enlisted to help solve the murder of a childhood friend, she’ll need an entire truckload of her beloved Dove Ice Cream Bars to keep her sanity. By GoldStar Communications The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Steven V. Hunter, an attorney in their Chicago office, was recently named the Chairman of the Chicago Chapter of Brown University’s Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC). By Kelli Flournoy PR ----------- Bridging the Gap for Voices Unheard ------------ By We Came To Conquer Entertainment, LLC Open call interviews for “A Legacy Forgotten: Blue & Gold Pride,” a film about the legacy of A. E. Beach High School in Savannah, GA, will be held on November 9, 2012, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. By Black Girls Hack Premier African American non-profit hackathon series seeks to rally the black tech community through charitable advancement By PrinceAdguru David Prince, a career agency advertising executive and entrepreneur is serving up something unique in the world of Social Media. His consultancy PrinceAdguru, focuses on developing social media strategies for multicultural audiences. By iOWNpr Author and motivational speaker Bridgette Collins has been nominated for the prestigious Christian Literary Award (CLA). Bridgette’s third and newest book, “Broken in Plain Sight” has earned a spot in the Fiction category. By Stranded Island Entertainment Group Provocative Book Stimulates Serious Dialog Regarding African-Americans and the Problems of Intra-Group Racism in the U.S. By Reginald F. Lewis Museum Howard University Professor Hosts Interactive Poetry Workshop at Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Saturday, September 22 By Living Advantage, Inc. Willie T. Clay is the torchbearer for the modern civil rights movement. With his book, The Big Walk, Willie T. Clay, in cooperation with Living Advantage, Inc., offers a solution to economic and societal injustice in America. By 2S Publishing Stephanie Small, the author of the controversial self-help guide for Single Sisters entitled: DON’T LET THE WHITE GIRL WIN, maintains that the “other” girl isn’t the cause of black women's dating challenges, she’s the competition. By Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Inst. Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute Moves to Transitional Space until Relocation to Former City Firehouse on 125th Street; Renovation Project Anticipated to be $5.2 million |