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Beyond the Rhetoric: Chinese Trade Hustles in Africa and Beyond

Little did we know that when the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act - AGOA – went into law to support increased free trade between the African Continent and the United States that many other nations would profit from it. The fact is that the biggest beneficiary of AGOA is China. AGOA is a virtual tool for trade enhancement of China and the economic exploitation of our Mother Africa. Chinese entrepreneurs are pimping America and Africa with their blatant hustles that happen right before our eyes. Let’s look at some of the horrors we have witnessed in our travels to the Motherland.

Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year

At the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.

DJ Tryfe’s Inaugural VIRIBUS Ball Hopes To Raise Awareness In the Black Community About Mental Illness and Donate Funds to Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for greater awareness and support of mental health wellness in the African American community.

Equitable Affordability: Citi Community Development, Grounded Solutions Network Announce Community Land Trust Accelerator Fund Recipients

Flagship Capital Grant Program Advances Housing Access for Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers

Two shared-equity housing programs will receive strategic partnership engagement, technical assistance and financial support to produce affordable housing and mixed-use assets in targeted New York (NY) and San Francisco (CA) neighborhoods, announced today by Citi Community Development and Grounded Solutions Network as part of its $1 million Citi/Grounded Solutions Network Community Land Trust (CLT) Accelerator Fund.

The Ensemble Theatre Drives into the New Year with “The Green Book” Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book”

The Ensemble Theatre drives into the new year with the regional premiere drama The Green Book, Inspired by Victor Green’s “The Negro Motorist Green Book” written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by Shirley Jo Finney.

Steelite International Announces New Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments

Steelite International CEO & President John Miles announces Steelite's new Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments, and discusses the dynamic of this exciting relationship.

Arbor Investments ("Arbor"), a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in premier companies within the food, beverage and related industries announced today the acquisition of Steelite International ("Steelite" or the "Company") from PNC Riverarch Capital. Steelite is a world-leading manufacturer, designer, distributor and supplier of award-winning tabletop and buffet products for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Most Stylish Houstonians of 2019

Houstonians are known throughout the world for their generosity and how they help their fellow man in a disaster. Rarely seen are the philanthropic efforts of Houstonians who just see a need and provide a solution. Those that excel professionally while still giving back in extraordinary ways are who we call most stylish.

Pharrell Williams' Something In the Water Lineup Revealed

Today visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced the music lineup for the second year of his acclaimed SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience in his hometown of Virginia Beach.

Rainbow On Ice Returns to Discovery Green

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts the 9th annual Rainbow on Ice on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, from 7 to 10 p.m. This Houston-themed LGBTQ celebration is the ultimate dance party on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy®. The evening features music by DJ Joe Ross and a performance by H-Town’s R&B Princess JaeRene. Also featured: electrifying drag performances such as Blackberri as Lizzo and a fashion show with designs by Yahaira DeHill.

Adventures in rhythm, rhyme and repetition ensue in ‘Austrian Went Yodeling’

Grace Madrid brings to life a favorite preschool fingerplay song in her children’s book

Debuting author Grace Madrid brings to life a favorite preschool fingerplay song in her children’s book titled “Austrian Went Yodeling” (published by Xlibris). Featuring the artistic talent of her grandson Vincent Madrid, this illustrated book invites young readers to a fun reading and singing experience.

Book tells the journey of the Bews family from Scotland to America in the late 1890s

Mary Kathleen Preston and Lillie Mae Jordan announce the release of ‘Ella’s Stories’

When they were young, Mary Kathleen Preston and her sister listen to stories of their mother Ella. They preferred these stories to fairy tales at bedtime. These stories make her remember a generation of pioneers who gave up so much to move to America and make homes for their family and future generations. These are “Ella's Stories” (published by AuthorHouse).

200 Houston children to celebrate the holidays at the 4rd Annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party

Some 200 children from Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy holiday fun on ice for the 4nd annual Year Of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event is being held in partnership with Discovery Green and will include students from Peck, Lockhart and Blackshear Elementary Schools, Hype Freedom School powered by My Brother’s Keeper Houston, Southside Community Center and Madison High School.

Ford Motor Company Joins Urban One As Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Urban One Honors

The Tribute Event will Tape December 5, 2019 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD and Broadcast on TV One on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, January 20, 2020

Urban One, Inc. announced today that Ford Motor Company will serve as Presenting Sponsor of the annual Urban One Honors. The tribute event will take place on December 5, 2019, at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. Ford Motor Company is a global company that designs, manufactures, markets, and services automobiles and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and mobility solutions.

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities: Major Accomplishments Since April 2017 Launch

“Every community will be a community of opportunity.” ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner

Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University & Spelman College Receive $3M in Grants from Carnegie, Mellon and Rockefeller Foundations to Support Faculty Development

Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University and Spelman College announced today that they are the recipients of $3 million in grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Rockefeller Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of faculty on their campuses.

Silicon Valley's Portfolia Launches 8th Fund to Focus on African-American, Latino, LGBTQ Markets and Entrepreneurs

The Rising America Fund is the first of its kind to be led by a team of African-American and Latina women partners

Portfolia, which creates investment funds designed for women to back companies they want to see in the world, has announced the launch of its eighth investment fund. The Rising America Fund will invest in early stage and growth companies in the U.S. where people of color or LGBTQ community members see opportunity for returns and market impact.

Coke One North America Names Quantiphi as the Innovation Partner of the Year

Quantiphi's IT solutions enable Coca-Cola bottlers to save money and grow revenue

Quantiphi, an award-winning applied artificial intelligence (AI) and big data solutions and services company, has been presented with the inaugural Coke One North America (CONA) Innovation Partner of the Year Award.

Science Channel to Premiere Two-Hour Special 'Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaoh's December 1

A late dynasty of Ancient Egypt that ruled for 100 years beginning in 744 B.C was led by pharaohs including Piye, Shabaqo, and Taharqa, who won battles, powered the last great pyramid building boom, and gave the Egyptian empire its final golden age. Many scholars believed that these powerful pharaohs were black, but outdated stereotyping dismissed the idea as myth.

300 Homeless Kids Treated to Their First Birthday Party Ever at Main Event on Saturday!

Ultimate entertainment center to host epic birthday parties for hundreds of children living in homeless and transitional facilities; first party set for Nov. 23 in Grapevine

Happy Birthday. It’s two words. Two words often followed by a song ... a big wish ... cheers and hugs from friends. Yet many of the 2.5 million youth currently experiencing homelessness in America will not get to experience these time-honored birthday traditions nor feel the joy of being celebrated on their special day.

Travis Scott's 2nd Annual AstroWorld Fest Brings Thrills, Chills, and Cranes, Oh My!

Who knew that a little boy from Fort Bend ISD would grow up to be a conductor of chaos?

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