Tag: African American Interest
Honoring a Legacy of Excellence Philanthropist Sandra J. Evers-Manly Establishes The Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Endowed Fund
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today.
BHERC Honors Deborah Pratt, Art Sims, D Stevens, Gina Lem You Davis, Gloria Zuurveen, Lyndon Barrios & Janine Sherman Barrois at Upcoming 30th Short Film Festival, William Allen Young...
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) returns with their fan-favorite event, "A Great Day in Black Hollywood," which honors ground-breaking talent, community leaders, and organizations making a difference both in Hollywood and the community. This opening celebration kicks-off their 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF).
Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarship Opportunities
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and The Glancy Wine Education Foundation are pleased to announce a collaboration designed to broaden scholarship opportunities. Starting in January 2025, the new partnership will offer AAAV members increased access to the funds necessary for advancing their professional wine education.
BHERC to Cap-Off Another Monumental Year with 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival, Nov. 15-17, at Regal @ LA LIVE
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) President Sandra J. Evers-Manly is pleased to announce the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF), will take place November 15, 2024; and is kicking off with its historic opening event, "Great Night in Black Hollywood," the weekend of November 15, to open the occasion's weekend.
Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Mobilizes Women and Youth to ‘Overload the Polls’ on First Day of Early Voting
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of "Overload the Polls," a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (BWR), Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda (People's Agenda), RISE, Black Youth Vote, and other advocacy organizations, the initiative rolled out in 32 counties across the state, aiming to drive a surge in voter participation.
Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit
HARLEM, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund's fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY: In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven Black youth movement.
Klaiyi’s 7th Anniversary: Double Wear Wig for Black Girls
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dear Klaiyi girls, Klaiyi Human Hair Wig Company ("Klaiyi Hair") is about to launch an innovative wig for the whole world: the double wear wig. This is a special thank you from Klaiyi to their customers on the occasion of their 7th anniversary. From glueless wigs to put on and go wigs, bye bye knots, pre-everything wigs, and now double wear wigs, let's look forward to this new product together.
HBCU Green Fund Presents GreenFest 2024: A Celebration of Sustainability, Culture, and Community Unity
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The HBCU Green Fund is proud to announce GreenFest 2024, a vibrant celebration of sustainability, culture, and the power of unity within the Black community on Saturday, September 7, at Truly Living Well Farm in Atlanta, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free, public event will feature food, live performances, eco workshops, activities for children, and an opportunity to meet V-103s Big Tigger who will broadcast live from the event.
Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Survives Health Scare, Heart Surgery, and Near-Death Experience, Announces New Album and Podcast with Son S.O.T.U.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jimi "Chopmaster J" Dright, co-founder of the iconic group Digital Underground (DU), faced significant health challenges, causing him to miss much of the celebration. Together with his son, S.O.T.U., they are preparing to release "Sex Packets 2 - The ReUp" and launch a new podcast, "The Chop Shop."
Black Chamber of Arizona Celebrates National Black Business Month
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) Celebrates National Black Business Month with a Certification Day and Business Summit presented by Amazon and ASU, Aug. 21 and 28, 2024, at Memorial Union, ASU (Aug. 21) & Lush Café, Tempe (Aug. 28).
Luvme Hair Academy July Session Achieved Remarkable Success
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted the second session of the Luvme Hair Academy, with approximately 150 participants joining the live event. The Luvme Hair Academy is a heartfelt manifestation of the mission at Luvme Hair, with the brand slogan "Luvme For You."
Luvme Hair Celebrates Success with Atlanta Pop-Up Shop
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community.
Achieve Seamless Styles with Luvme Hair’s Bundles with Closure
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading name in the human hair industry, is proud to introduce its premium Bundles with Closure, offering customers the ultimate solution for achieving seamless, natural-looking hairstyles. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Luvme Hair continues to set the standard for excellence in the hair extension market.
The Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Fred Taylor to be Honored with a March, Tribute and Celebration of Life – Public Invited to Attend
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, AD King Foundation, Rosa Parks Consortium, and other organizations in the civil rights community will convene for a two-day celebration of the life of Rev. Frederick Douglass Taylor, a revered leader in the civil rights movement and former lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.
Celebrating the Success of The First Luvme Hair Workshop
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is thrilled to announce the success of its first-ever Luvme Hair Workshop, held on June 20th, 2024. The workshop was designed to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connecting, embodying the brand's dedication to helping young hairstylists and enhancing wig-wearing experiences.
‘LA Carnival on the Shaw’ Culminates Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month with Music, Dance and Masquerade
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- When LA Carnival launched on Crenshaw Boulevard last year, the seeds were planted to grow an economic development vehicle using the carnival parade as the mechanism for community engagement. One hundred drums led an inaugural procession with an exuberant, multicultural starlight jamboree into Leimert Park Village. Produced by MARIKEL Productions in association with Mandrill World Music, and sponsored by International Eye LA, this year the festivities continue to explode with "LA Carnival on the Shaw," June 30, 2024.
Black Chamber of Arizona to Host 2024 Juneteenth Vision Forward Celebration presented by Cox Communications
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Black Chamber of Arizona is proud to host its 2024 Juneteenth Vision Forward Celebration, a commemorative event presented by Cox Communications, that honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and celebrates the successes of the Black business community throughout Arizona.
Luvme Hair Launches Summer Trend Event: Indulge in the Cool Charms with Exclusive Discounts
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is thrilled to announce its exclusive online promotion event, Summer Trend: Indulge in the Cool Charms. From May 31, 2024, to June 20, 2024, all customers can enjoy savings on all products site-wide using special discount codes.
The Pistons Foundation Awards The Literacy Project Grant to Promote Literacy in Detroit
DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Literacy Project is excited to announce the "Passport to Literacy" event, taking place at O'Hair Park in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1pm-4pm. This event is made possible through the generous support of the 2023 Pistons Neighbors Park Activation Grant, aimed at promoting literacy and providing children with access to valuable resources through city parks.
The Black Chamber of Arizona Elevates Black Business Landscape with ImpactAZ Supplier Diversity Class of 2024
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Building on its commitment to supporting small business owners, the Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, is proud to announce the induction of 30 entrepreneurs into the 2024 class of its ImpactAZ Supplier Diversity Readiness Business Accelerator Program. This multi-year initiative, a cornerstone of Arizona's efforts to enhance supplier diversity, continues to offer critical resources to justice-impacted entrepreneurs, veterans, and women-owned businesses aiming for economic success and growth.
BHERC 14th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival To Take Place Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Los Angeles
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to present the 14th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival (YDFF) Saturday, March 23rd (in-person) at Regal L.A. Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Films can also be viewed (virtually) online at www.BHERC.TV through Sunday, March 24, 2024.
National Postdoctoral Association Announces Free Membership for HBCU Students
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that it would provide free membership to any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at any Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU). The same is true for any postdoctoral scholar ("postdoc") working at such an institution.
BHERC To Cap-Off Their Monumental Season With 29th Annual S.E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase Closing Weekend
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is pleased to announce the 29th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase (SEMAASFS) closing event, the weekend of January 19-21st, it will include 50 short films. BHERC is also hosting students to see the must-see film Origin, by talented and prolific filmmaker, Ava DuVernay, the first weekend of its release nationally. "We must go out and support our filmmakers and help make their films a success at the box office," noted BHERC President Sandra Evers-Manly.
iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli to present at Seattle’s inaugural Black Homeownership Symposium on January 26
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli will present at Seattle's inaugural Black Homeownership Symposium on January 26. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), one of the oldest minority trade associations in the nation and its foremost network of Black real estate professionals, will unveil the findings of the first-ever Washington state edition of the State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report.
Renowned Climate Activist and HBCU Green Fund Founder, Felicia Davis, Unveils Empowering Global Youth Initiatives at COP28
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Distinguished climate activist and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, took center stage at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, making groundbreaking announcements that underscore the organization's commitment to global climate action and youth empowerment.
Educator, Actress and Civil Rights Activist Releases Debut Children’s Picture Book
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, a Los Angeles based actress, renowned educator and civil rights activist presents her debut children's book, "Gwen Didn't Care" (ISBN: 979-8985784428) at Full Circle Bookstore on August 26, 1900 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, OK, at 3 p.m. "Gwen Didn't Care" honors the 65th Anniversary of the nation's first approved sit-in movement, and tells a true story of the silly, ridiculous, unjust, unfair, unfortunate laws of Jim Crow.
Black Wall Street Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Tribute: NYC Buildings Illuminate in Remembrance of International Day of the Slave and Buried Stories
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tonight, the heart of New York City will resonate with a poignant tribute as its iconic buildings don a solemn hue in honor of the International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This visual gesture carries a profound significance, paying homage to both an exceptional individual and an often-forgotten chapter of history, Mocha Media announces today.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host its 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held September 22-23, 2023, at the Regal L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California and the Virtual Festival will be streamed via BHERC.TV, from October 1-8.
‘The Children of Light: Book I’ is a new adventure picture book for children
KEARNY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- "The Children of Light: Book I" (ISBN: 978-1958377017; paper) is a picture book for children by co-authors Elizabeth and Adetoro Adekunle. The book follows the fun adventures of 4 friends who live in West Africa, as their town works on regaining electricity which was later obtained with solar power. Published by The Black Girl Judge Company LLC.
Newly Revised Book By Music Business Legend, Bunny DeBarge Gaining Biopic Buzz, Released Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- VocalzMusic & Publishing announces that famed Motown songwriter, recording artist and lone female member of legendary R&B sibling singing group, DeBarge, Bunny DeBarge released her newly revised, tell all memoir, "The Kept Ones: DeBarge, The Fame Years," in print, with a gold ribbon design, on Monday, June 19, 2023.
E’maj Entertainment Television Network Unveiled: A New Era of Media Empowerment for People of Color
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- E'maj Entertainment Television Network, a groundbreaking media platform dedicated to empowering people of color, is thrilled to announce its official launch on Juneteenth, June 19, 2023. The launch marks a significant milestone in media representation, coinciding with the commemoration of African Americans' emancipation.
Art-In-Relation Presents an Unforgettable Evening Concert of Spirituals, Freedom Songs, and Contemporary Songs of Freedom in reflection of Juneteenth
LONG BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.) is proud to present a special evening concert, in collaboration with Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, featuring a group of exceptional performers. This talented ensemble will come together to deliver an inspiring musical experience. With a repertoire that reflects the significance of Juneteenth and embraces a message of change and freedom, this concert promises to be a memorable celebration.
Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of Thinkzilla, Joins over 2,400 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thinkzilla Consulting has joined the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 2,400 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, Dr. Velma Trayham is committing herself and Thinkzilla to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Debbie Allen to Pay Tribute to Class of 2023 Film Directors at The 30th Annual ‘Sista’s Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase,’ Wendy Raquel Robinson to Host,...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual "Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves" Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm, at the Director's Guild of America, the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) announced today.