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Dead by Cop Crisis: NGO Issues Urgent Appeal to United Nations Human Rights Officials
The United States Sustainable Development Corp has made an urgent appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the killings of unarmed men, women and children of color in the United States. "This request is to urge the Human Rights Council to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into law enforcement practices that may undermine the human rights of African and Indigenous descendants of colonialism and enslavement in the United States," UN NGO President, Ava Gabrielle Read More
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From Local to Global Community Woman's Passion for Justice Spans 25 Years
President/CEO of United Nations NGO with a passion for justice takes long-standing role of convener, to the global stage to connect politically isolated populations of war, colonialism and enslavement to one another and provide space for them voice to their shared plight. Read More
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Panel Addresses the Creation of Race in America
Group seeks to unravel the historical complexities of Indigenous and African people using the United States as a case study by dissecting the framework of colonialism, enslavement and the creation of race at a Parallel Event of the 60th Session of United Nation Commission on the Status of Women. Read More
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Black History Month Forum Highlights Horrors of American Slavery
Organized by the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., an event features representatives of The Gambia and an American entrepreneur working to raise awareness and connect African Americans to their roots. Read More
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Black, Gay, Pastor Who Came Out on the Oprah Winfrey Network Is Featured on Great Big Story (A CNN Company)
Rev. Derek Terry who was featured on the three part season five premiere of the Iyanla, Fix My Life Show: Secret Life as a Gay Pastor episodes on the Oprah Winfrey Network is currently featured on CNN's new millennial news network "Great Big Story" (www.greatbigstory.com). Since coming own to a congregation of his family and hometown community, Rev. Derek has become a beacon of hope, inspiration, and encouragement for individuals striving to live in their truth. Read More
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Street Fighter, Resident Evil Actress Karen Dyer in Cosplay to Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Action Spy TV Series
Video game, film and television actress Karen Dyer aka Eva La Dare, well known for her nominated voice and motion capture performance as Sheva Alomar in Resident Evil 5 and voice work as Elena in the Street Fighter series, is giving video game fans a chance to see her dressed in cosplay by premiering original prints as rewards on the Kickstarter page for her new action spy TV series, A DARE TO REMEMBER. Read More
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Author Hosts Giveaway of Poetic Memoir in Hopes to Abate Islamophobia
The author of "His PhD is in Hypocrisy…And Other Poems about My Crappy Ex-Boyfriend" is giving away free copies of the book in hopes it can serve as a tool to help reduce fears of the Muslim community. The memoir details the author's real-life relationship with her Muslim ex-boyfriend, and how the ill-fated romance helped her to battle her own Islamophobia after the September 11th attacks. Read More
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Make Room Santa Claus, Kwanzaa Nana Is Coming to Town
Make room Santa Claus - Kwanzaa Nana is coming to town. New York-based author, attorney, and educator, Ama Karikari-Yawson, has created a new folkloric character for Kwanzaa, Kwanzaa Nana, through her book Kwanzaa Nana is Coming to Town: Visit 1. She hopes that the Kwanzaa Nana character and stories will both inspire children globally, and encourage the proliferation of Kwanzaa celebrations worldwide. Read More
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New E-Learning Collaboration Helps Restaurants Increase Business With Multicultural Guests
DiscoverLink, Inc. and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance announce a joint initiative to deliver a joint diversity training solution that builds customer loyalty and improves employee retention. The combination of an e-learning module on a restaurant-optimized learning management system helps restaurants drive revenue by raising their cultural intelligence. Read More
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DESCENDANTS of AMERICAN SLAVES (DAS) Visiting the House of Lords, UK on 22-31 OCT 2015 RE DAS Rights
Norris Shelton and Gerald Higginbotham will be visiting the House of Lords and the House of Commons in England to discuss numerous issues relating to Descendants of American Slaves.They will be meeting a number of Lords and a Baroness, members of the House of Commons and also Descendants of British Slaves. Their trip also includes a visit to the 'Capital of Slavery' Liverpool. Read More
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The Association of Black Cardiologists to Host Annual "Spirit of the Heart" Awards in New York
Celebration to honor individuals and organizations advancing the field of cardiology and health equity. Celebrities Screen Actor Lamman Rucker to emcee and RCA Records Avery Wilson to perform. Read More
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"My Authentic Self" by Leroy Campbell Makes Its National Debut
Celebrated visual artist and Gullah cultural ambassador Leroy Campbell embraces his African roots and the journey to self discovery with the debut of his first coffee table book, My Authentic Self, during the holiday pop-up gallery at The Sol Studio (located at 2073 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., between 123rd St. and 124th St., New York, NY, 10027) November 19, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Read More
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Afrofuturefest Debuts at New York Comic Con 2015
For the first time in New York Comic Con history, 11 African-American comic book artists, animators, graphic designers and sequential fiction writers will share a booth on the Main Floor of the Javitz Center in New York to showcase their talents. Read More
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The Center for Arts & Culture of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Announces the Launch of Project Protest: The Art of Revolution
Project Protest: The Art of Revolution, presented by The Center for Arts & Culture at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration), includes theatrical presentations, a music festival and salon, films and conversations, and a multi-venue exhibit entitled Power, Protest and Resistance: The Art of Revolution with over 100 visual artists. Read More
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#50fathers, Fatherhood-themed Ultra HD Urban Dramatic Comedy Slated for Theatrical Release in May
Independent motion picture studio Triangle Park Entertainment LLC and its Chicago-based production partner, Madwerkz Studios LLC announced their plans today for the select screening of their urban dramatic comedy, "#50Fathers" in 6 major markets beginning in Cleveland on May 22 with releases to follow in Atlanta, Detroit, Washington DC, Memphis and Columbus. Read More
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Author Tj Rose Releases Her Sizzling Debut Novel Titled I Should've Cheated on 3/30/15
Author TJ Rose will be releasing her first novel called I Should've Cheated, an African-American Urban Fiction romance book, this coming March 30; it will be available on Amazon and other mentioned locations. Check the website for complete details. Read More
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Sankofa Archives and Galleries: Scholarly Historical Research Site Launched
The Sankofa Archives and its Galleries (www.sankofaarchives.com) launched 2/3/2015. A ten-year labor of love by Marjorie Charlot, a librarian at a northeastern university, Sankofa Archives was created to facilitate research on the history of people of African descent throughout the world. Read More
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Invents Company Unveils The African-American Commemorative "Heritage Ring"
The Commemorative Heritage Ring, aesthetically pleasing jewelry that celebrates the African American heritage is made of various precious metals and stones and features distinctive symbols representing the African American experience. Read More
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New, Full Biography of Solomon Northup Released
A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup. Read More
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ISTG Establishes Fundraising Partnership with UAEF
The Innovative Science and Technology Group (ISTG) establishes a partnership with the United African Educational Foundation (UAEF) that will raise funds for ISTG and its school programs by allowing ISTG to be a distributor of UAEF's children's books. Read More
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Non-Profit Organization, Yehri Wi Cry, Inc. Partners With Royal Dynamite To Launch "A.R.T. For Life" Campaign
The "A.R.T. For Life" Campaign is to create an atmosphere of giving back by the hands of the "art lover". It is our goal to raise awareness on the serious issue of maternal and infant mortality in Sierra Leone. Read More
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13 Year Old Black Cellist Earns Top Honors At Georgia Music Educators Association All State Orchestra
Rae Baker, 8th Grader, Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, is the recipient of the 3rd chair position at the 2012 GMEA All State Bands and Orchestra Conference. Rae was selected from 73 Middle School cellos auditioning of which 16 were selected. Read More
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Red Carpet Movie Premiere for the Marriage Chronicles on Friday, February
Red carpet movie premiere for "The Marriage Chronicles" starring Vivica A. Fox, Persia White, Clifton Powell, Terri J. Vaughn, Jazmin Lewis, and Darren DeWitt Hensen at the Laemmle Theater Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, CA Read More
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Black Bloggers Connect™ :New Social Network For Black Bloggers
BlackBloggersConnect.com launched on June 17, 2011 and is a new social network for Black bloggers. BlackBloggersConnect.com is also serving as a platform for distributing information about vital issues affecting Black communities. Read More
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Xclusive Magazine Partners With The 19th Annual Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz Festival
Xclusive Magazine partners with Michael Schivo, founder and producer of the prestigious Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival to create, develop and distribute the popular annual event's 2011 Official Souvenir Program. Read More
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