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Pablo Korsakov has teamed up with Alberto Gallery, an online gallery based in Los Angeles, to showcase Black men in an exhibition entitled “You’re Beautiful,” online from today until September 16.

Frost & Sullivan hosts a complimentary webinar uniting experts to examine growth prospects in Europe and Africa

Visual artist Corey Barksdale pushes the boundaries of contemporary art by mixing styles and blending techniques to create fresh, original art.

Central City Tower began a Kickstarter campaign to fund an 11-mintue pilot episode for the African fantasy adventure series, Spider Stories. With deep mythology the will to offer a thrilling, immersive experience, with a unique culture perspective.

River Naija Productions launched first online dating network for Black singles premised of core African values and beliefs.

Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II and the Oyotunji African Village community to be recognized for the preservation and continuation of Yoruba, American African visual artistry by the Save the Arts Foundation in High Point North Carolina, March 9, 2013

MVmedia, LLC releases the Steamfunk! Anthology, a collection of steampunk stories that incorporates the history and experiences of people of African descent.

Mayven PR is hosting a panel on 'Social Media for the African Entrepreneur' as part of the line up of events for the upcoming Social Media Week NYC. Entrepreneurs get to network, engage and be informed at this great panel session for free.

Over 400 lots of antique clocks, Asian objects, fine art, toys and toy trains, period furniture, Native American and African objects, decorative accessories and porcelain will be sold at auction Thursday, May 24, by Gordon S. Converse & Company.

Black Economics - a leading advocate of Economic Empowerment for the African Diaspora, celebrates 7 years online with its inaugural Conference. The ACE Conference will be held in London - 12th May 2012. ACE - Accelerate Commercial and Economic growth

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy will celebrate their 23rd anniversary of cultural arts and education for the youth and families in Brooklyn. Angelique Kidjo, "Africa's Premier Diva" (TIME Magazine), will server as this year's honorary chair.

Urbanknit launches a new collection of handmade clutches known as the Listra Clutch made in a unique fabric from Southern Nigeria called Aso-oke.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of The Last Lifeline by Jane Nannono

In this night of laughs and fine entertainment, Ruperto Vanderpool will take the comedic stage Fri. Dec. 30 representing the Dominican Republic at this multi-cultural stand-up comedy event at the Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia.

Jamaica's Tessanne Chin will make her first Philadelphia appearance at The First AfriCaribbean Comedy Blowout at the Starlight Ballroom. A night of unity featuring comedians from the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A.

It’s often an unsought experience for Americans to vacation in Tanzania, Africa. But Dr. Kelly Lewis, President and Founder of GlobeCore, has opened the expeditions to students and working adults.

Bernard Woma, dubbed the "Master of the Ghanaian Xylophone," will be performing at a benefit gala in upstate New York on November 5. Wear something blue and drum along with the rhythm orchestra.

American Legacy Magazine’s “Know Your History” Mobile Truck Exhibit to be on Display at the “Partners in the Dream” Public Expo in Washington, D.C. August 25th – 28th

MVmedia releases Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology, the first speculative anthology dedicated to Sword and Soul.

Introducing Urbanknit’s batik “Splash” shawl, a take on the simple colour block shawl. These come in bold and vibrant abstract African motifs and patterns.

Pablo Korsakov has teamed up with Alberto Gallery, an online gallery based in Los Angeles, to showcase Black men in an exhibition entitled “You’re Beautiful,” online from today until September 16.

Frost & Sullivan hosts a complimentary webinar uniting experts to examine growth prospects in Europe and Africa

Visual artist Corey Barksdale pushes the boundaries of contemporary art by mixing styles and blending techniques to create fresh, original art.

Central City Tower began a Kickstarter campaign to fund an 11-mintue pilot episode for the African fantasy adventure series, Spider Stories. With deep mythology the will to offer a thrilling, immersive experience, with a unique culture perspective.

River Naija Productions launched first online dating network for Black singles premised of core African values and beliefs.

Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II and the Oyotunji African Village community to be recognized for the preservation and continuation of Yoruba, American African visual artistry by the Save the Arts Foundation in High Point North Carolina, March 9, 2013

MVmedia, LLC releases the Steamfunk! Anthology, a collection of steampunk stories that incorporates the history and experiences of people of African descent.

Mayven PR is hosting a panel on 'Social Media for the African Entrepreneur' as part of the line up of events for the upcoming Social Media Week NYC. Entrepreneurs get to network, engage and be informed at this great panel session for free.

Real African Publishers (RAP), www.realafricanpublishers.com, publishers of TASTES FROM NELSON MANDELA’S KITCHEN have announced the launch date of its Real African Writers Children’s Series (RAW).

Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago will return to the Chicago Southland with another dynamic and energetic concert at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts. "Regeneration" will be on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Visit muntu.com for info.

Raider Publishing International is proud to announce the release of The Sins of Kings by Yusuf Romaano.

This is a site-based design challenge at the Abetenim Arts Village in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and is open to all designers, architects, artists and school teams from around the world

Nka Foundation is pleased to announce that following the successful pilot design-build program in Vernacular African Architecture at Sang Arts Village in Ghana, the second edition, TH!NK: Art+Architecture Camp will starts in September 2012.

Over 400 lots of antique clocks, Asian objects, fine art, toys and toy trains, period furniture, Native American and African objects, decorative accessories and porcelain will be sold at auction Thursday, May 24, by Gordon S. Converse & Company.

Nigerian sensation turn International superstar WizKid and latest addition to Akon's Konvict Muzik label is set to storm the UK this summer with his first ever UK Tour

Black Economics - a leading advocate of Economic Empowerment for the African Diaspora, celebrates 7 years online with its inaugural Conference. The ACE Conference will be held in London - 12th May 2012. ACE - Accelerate Commercial and Economic growth

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy will celebrate their 23rd anniversary of cultural arts and education for the youth and families in Brooklyn. Angelique Kidjo, "Africa's Premier Diva" (TIME Magazine), will server as this year's honorary chair.

Includes excerpt from the book “Encounter Theatre” By Dr. David D. Coleman II Over a decade ago Professor David D. Coleman then the chair of Roxbury Community College’s Humanities Department created a program of Theatre Arts unlike any before

Urbanknit launches a new collection of handmade clutches known as the Listra Clutch made in a unique fabric from Southern Nigeria called Aso-oke.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of The Last Lifeline by Jane Nannono

The Black History Month Parade is planned to celebrate the culture, history & accomplishments of Black-Americans in the United States across the globe. The Black History Month Parade is scheduled in Atlanta’s historic MLK/ Sweet Auburn District.

Based on Katherine Dunham’s intense research of primitive rhythms of various cultures, the Dunham Technique course explores the foundation of movement and its form and function

TASTE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE FOODIE TRAILS PROGRAMS IN THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2012 A cultural walking tour through Melbourne on a Foodie Trail is this year being featured in the Melbourne Food and Wine festival 20th year celebrations.

From being called Africans, Negroes, Moors, Blackamoores, Coloureds, Blacks, attendees at the first TAOBQ (The African Or Black Question) event affirm “We are African”

Organic cappuccinos, caffe lattes and other coffees are now available at the African Village Kitchen, located on 43 Walker St, Dandenong (a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).

A New Cultural Clothing and Accessories Store is now online –

Eli Weiss handpicks and offers the best pieces of African jewelry and purses at the African Market of Wildize Foundation. The market has beautiful items from the African land and are a great addition to your home.

TAOBQ campaign highlights issues around African identity and postulates that people of African heritage in Britain should be called African, instead of black

A mutli-cultural stand-up comedy event hosted by international film star Paul Campbell and a first time Philadelphia performance of reggae/rock fusion songstress Tessanne Chin.

The hilarious Trixx of Canadian fame will take center stage Fri. Dec.30 in Philadelphia at the Starlight ballroom at 9pm. This is his first performance in Philly and he's preparing to cause jaw pain.

Star of Shottas, Third World Cop, Dancehall Queen etc., hosting multi-cultural comedy event in Philadelphia Fri.Dec. 30 at theStarlight Ballroom.

A.G.White will take center stage representing the U.S.A. in a multi- cultural stand-up comedy event this New Years eve weekend in Philadelphia.

In this night of laughs and fine entertainment, Ruperto Vanderpool will take the comedic stage Fri. Dec. 30 representing the Dominican Republic at this multi-cultural stand-up comedy event at the Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia.

Jamaica's Tessanne Chin will make her first Philadelphia appearance at The First AfriCaribbean Comedy Blowout at the Starlight Ballroom. A night of unity featuring comedians from the Caribbean, Africa and U.S.A.

Bring the whole family to L.A.'s biggest Emmy-nominated holiday show, the 52nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Award-winning Risk Manager creates cutting-edge “risk edutainment” programme with an African folklore twist!

The second My Asho Pop-Up Shopping experience for Christmas shopping with an African twist.

It’s often an unsought experience for Americans to vacation in Tanzania, Africa. But Dr. Kelly Lewis, President and Founder of GlobeCore, has opened the expeditions to students and working adults.

Cook grabbed San Diego readers on October 17th with his national debut novel When Love Evolves at the Mira Mesa Barnes and Nobles Booksellers. A host of interested readers embraced his novel, peeked at his work, and commented on the quality writing.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of Draw No Blood by Efemena Agadama.

Bernard Woma, dubbed the "Master of the Ghanaian Xylophone," will be performing at a benefit gala in upstate New York on November 5. Wear something blue and drum along with the rhythm orchestra.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated family, relationships and abuse book from Oakland, CA, author August Flowers.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of African Fields of Green by Andrew Ndambuki

American Legacy Magazine’s “Know Your History” Mobile Truck Exhibit to be on Display at the “Partners in the Dream” Public Expo in Washington, D.C. August 25th – 28th

MVmedia releases Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology, the first speculative anthology dedicated to Sword and Soul.

Alan Cramer, one of Amazon.com's best selling African American ebook Authors has returned after a five year hiatus. His new book, "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right," went on sale Friday.

My Asho, the UK based online fashion store, which stocks items from leading African designer brands is proud to announce its first pop-up shopping event on the 13th and 14th of August in Notting Hill, London.

Recently published research from Business Monitor International, "Equatorial Guinea Oil & Gas Report Q3 2011", is now available at Fast Market Research

Introducing Urbanknit’s batik “Splash” shawl, a take on the simple colour block shawl. These come in bold and vibrant abstract African motifs and patterns.

Odeiga House invades the UK African and Caribbean food market with new marinades and sauces