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Slim Chickens Elevates Valentine's Day With Fine Champagne and Heart-Shaped Waffles
The Leader in the Better Chicken Segment Launches a Limited Time Offer to Treat Your Sweetheart to the Ultimate Romantic Meal At Select Locations
Even Doing the Covid-19 Pandemic, The SCLC is Fighting for the Poor
All Americans, Not Just Corporations, Must Benefit from the Funds to End the Crisis and Restore Our Economy, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says
With all Americans bearing the brunt of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), today called on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to make sure all Americans benefit from the nearly $1 trillion that will be spent to restore the health of citizens and the economy.
Reverend Dr. Candace M. Lewis Serves as the Fall 2019 Service of Consecration Speaker
Reverend Dr. Candace M. Lewis will serve as the speaker on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Gertrude Heyn Chapel for the fall 2019 Service of Consecration. Rev. Dr. Candace M. Lewis currently serves as District Superintendent for the Gulf Central District in the Florida Annual Conference.
eBay Employees Charge with Cyberstalking: Agressively Attacking Online Publisher
Six former eBay employees are accused of participating in an “ag- gressive cyberstalking campaign” against a Natick couple. US Attorney Andrew E. Lelling said the victims are the editor and publisher of an online newsletter that covers e-commerce companies, including eBay.
RCI Oilfield Services 2nd Annual SCOOTERS FROM SCOOTER Continues Commitment to Raise Funds For Challenged Children to Receive Adaptive Sports Wheelchairs
On the heels of another successful Charity Jackpot at the Tejas Rodeo Company, Tyler Pearson and Kyle Irwin, along with RCI Oilfield Services, are again supporting Watering Seeds Organization (WSO) with the Scooters From Scooter campaign. With this partnership, Watering Seeds has been able to provide adaptive sports wheelchairs to challenged children so they can live healthier, more active, and productive lifestyles.
Black Entrepreneur Takes College Care Packages to the Next Level With a New Freshman Fun Box
While care packages are no stranger to the college market, Florida-based Freshman Fun Box is the first Black woman-owned care package and subscription box service specifically geared toward college and boarding school students.
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census
County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record
A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
Benedict College Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Benedict College in South Carolina is a recipient of the 2019 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented at ACE2019, ACE’s 101st Annual Meeting, the award will be accepted by President Roslyn Clark Artis on behalf of Benedict College. The University of South Florida (USF) is the only other recipient of this award.
Anita Baker: Songstress Officially Retiring, Announces 2018 Farewell Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker has announced her plans to retire from her iconic career after 30 years in the game.
More Than 5,000 Wells Fargo ATMs Launch NFC-Enabled Mobile Wallet Capability
Wells Fargo debit card customers can now use “tap and pay” functionality to access more than 40% of Wells Fargo ATMs
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that debit card customers have another way to use the company’s ATMs without their card -- “tap and pay” near-field communication (NFC) functionality that is launching at more than 5,000 ATMs across the country.
Black Woman Takes on Male-Dominated Women’s Online Fashion Industry
Shop Style Shark, a fast-growing, Black woman-owned online retailer is taking on the largely male-dominated online fashion industry.
Dionne Middlebrooks, founder of online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark, is changing the game as a female owner. The fashion industry – and particularly online fashion – continues to be male-dominated even though women spend over 200% more money on fashion than men. What’s more, even though 85% of people who graduate from fashion school are female, only 14% of the top 50 fashion houses are run by women. And, only 40% of women’s fashion brands are designed by women.
Apply to Participate in EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, A Business Accelerator Program for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs
Imagine what the world would look like if the number of Black- and Latino-owned businesses and their employee bases nationwide was proportionate to the US population. There would be far-ranging economic and societal impacts, with an estimated more than 19 million new jobs created and an increased economic output of $4.9 trillion, according to a December 2020 report from the Brookings Institution.
ATU: Improved pay and benefits critical to addressing school bus worker shortage
Private contractors have failed to invest in school bus workers
As schools and students return to in-person learning this fall, the school bus driver shortage has turned into a serious issue, and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the largest transit union in North America, says improved pay and benefits are critical to addressing this continuing problem.
Getty To Digitize Historic Jet And Ebony Images Through Photo Archive Acquisition
The vast collection includes over 3 million photo negatives and slides and 9,000 recordings.
The poignant photos featured within the pages of Ebony and Jet magazines illuminated moments throughout history that were reflective of Black joy and resilience. The collection of iconic images has been acquired by the Getty Research Institute and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Don’t let holiday scents spoil your cheer
Peppermint potpourri and cinnamon scented diffusers are staples of the holiday season. But for some people, fragrances are more of a headache than a treat. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the sensitivities around holiday aromas.
Forget the Naughty or Nice List - 3 in 10 Americans Landed on Santa's Injured List
As we all get into the season to be jolly, are we neglecting our personal safety while preparing for the holidays? 30% of Americans have been injured doing holiday related activities according to the latest ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans. Here are our key findings
Melanated AI: A New Marketplace Celebrating AI Artists and Creators of Color
Ai art & content is sweeping through the community
A new online marketplace, Melanated AI (www.melanated.ai), is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the work of AI artists and creators of color. This unique platform allows these artists to sell their art as digital downloads, prints, canvas, or non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Gone to Dallas Offers Unbridled Entertainment Fueled by Texas History
Join author Laurie Moore-Moore as she masterfully draws you into the world of 1850s Texas in Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861, her richly entertaining tale of migration, betrayal, dreams and determination. Salted with historically accurate events and populated with real characters, the book features a plucky female protagonist with a dream and begins the way many tales of the West do—with a dead body.
Miami Swim Week ® The Shows Kicks Off Day 1: Trending Ema Savahl, Amarotto Swimwear and Paola Estefania
Miami Swim Week® The Shows brought the heat with the biggest and baddest events, live shows, and activations in Miami. Day 1 was the Opening Kickoff Runway Show and Charity Event to benefit The Little Lighthouse Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists underserved children and their families throughout South Florida. Ema Savahl showed a romantic collection filled with flowy beach cover ups in light pastels with shiny embellishments.
Texas Signs HB 12 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to Twelve Months
Today, House Bill 12 which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to twelve months, was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. A previous version of this bill was signed in the 87th session to increase coverage to six months, however the state did not receive the necessary federal funding.
