Tag: African American Interest
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Hitmaking Brothers Bill Moss, Jr. and J Moss Join Forces in New Music Video
DETROIT, Mich. — With a nostalgic throwback to their gospel heritage and beginnings as the dynamic “Moss Brothers,” Detroit-based Salathiel Records has released the music video for the new single “Testimony of Praise” by brothers and celebrated recording artists Bill Moss Jr. and J Moss.
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The Real J Israel Releases ‘No Pressure’ EP – Continues to Build Fan Base
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Real J Israel announces a new EP release, “No Pressure,” that includes previously-released singles, “Damn Good Man,” “Freaky Tonight” and four other tunes that are sure to excite listeners. Israel’s model is to give people music that they can feel.
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Money Flows to Talent: Why HBCUs Must Fight to Attract More Top Ranked Black Student-Athletes
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In this third installment of the BWC Consulting’s series, the North Carolina-based black-owned economic development firm, with a history of working with black institutions of higher learning, discusses the significance of closing the economic gap between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically White Institutions (HWIs) by leveraging athletic programs.
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Expat Entrepreneur Jewel Daniels Delivers a Blueprint to Thrive in a Post Global Pandemic World in New Book
ATLANTA, Ga. — Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. “Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You” (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an…
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Black Underrepresentation Worsens in Management, STEM Jobs
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With Black Lives Matter and other protests against racial discrimination, discussions have broadened to include underrepresentation of blacks in management positions in the workplace. The latest job index data shows black underrepresentation in management occupations has worsened over the past three years, Dr. Nathan…
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Michael Jackson Tells His Own Story in Interactive Audio Book Filled with Intimate Voicemail Recordings
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson’s former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. “Michael Jackson: The Real Story” (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.
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African-American Mother and Daughter Team Develop Solutions in New Cosmetic Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Entrepreneur Raquel Riley Thomas and her 14-year-old daughter Maria Raquel Thomas have both started cosmetic lines to bring solutions to problems women and girls have. Raquel, an Army Veteran and former Pageant Queen, is the founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty.
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Black-Owned Private Equity Firm Offers Zero-Percent Interest Loans to Businesses of Color Impacted by COVID-19, Civil Unrest
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today, North Carolina-based, black-owned private equity firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Capital, announced the launch of the BWC+invest Zero-Percent Interest Loan Program. Developed for small, emerging businesses of color across the country.
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Bunk 57 Ministries Receives a $40,126 grant to reshape the lives of Minority Young Men
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bunk 57 Ministries has received a $40,126 grant from the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fund its Youth Discipleship Program for minority youth, young men ages 12-17.