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Colin Kaepernick Reminds Black Corporate Executives That Freedom Comes at a Cost

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Athlete, activist, and entrepreneur accepts The Executive Leadership Council’s prestigious 2021 Global Game Changer Award Last night, athlete and social justice advocate, Colin Kaepernick, accepted The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Global Game Changer Award at the organization’s Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. Prompted by the event’s theme “Celebrating Our Impact and Inspiring Our Future,” Kaepernick praised The ELC’s history…

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Alcoholics Anonymous: Hispanic Women in A.A. share their experiences of hope and recovery

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Before A.A., I lived a very sad life. Loneliness and drinking were my companions. I loved — or rather, I needed — to drink. It was an extraordinarily powerful but temporary “medicine.” …I came to A.A …I started listening to the stories and identifying. (Rosa) NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 15 stories contained in the most recent Alcoholics Anonymous…

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6-Year-Old Philanthropist and Kid Influencer Justyn Boumah Announces Fall 2021 Events

Rod Washington

LAS VEGAS — Phenomenal 6-year-old Philanthropist, Social Entrepreneur, and Youth Influencer, Justyn Boumah is the youngest Award International Winning African American Author and CEO of the Traveling Toddler, and Founder of the 501c3 nonprofit organization, Heroes and Hearts, where he utilizes his talents and creativity to empower underserved communities. The mission of the 501c3 is designed to educate, encourage, and empower marginalized communities globally through…

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Honored for 45 Years in Ministry

Rod Washington
Jakes

Pastor, Film Producer and America’s Best Preacher Reaches Millions with Message of Hope There are a myriad of words to describe T.D. Jakes: Pastor. Global leader. Best-selling author. Filmmaker. Real estate industrialist. Conference producer. The senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Jakes blazed the trail in bringing a message of hope to millions around the world through any mode of communication,…

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New research from Karat and Howard University sheds light on access challenges facing Black software engineers

Rod Washington
Black software engineers

Survey of 300 Black computer science students highlights the importance of access to computers, exposure to the technology industry, and interview practice SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karat, the world’s leader in technical interviewing, today released new research in partnership with faculty from Howard University exploring key factors that can help more Black software engineers enter the tech industry and excel in their careers….

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In the Midst of Chaos, Violence, and Racial Profiling, Black-Owned Crowdfunding Startup Funds a Wave to Rebuild Black Communities

Rod Washington
Black Communities

Black Money Builder Contributes 8.46% of Annual Donations to Empower and Uplift Black Communities, All While Providing Financial Relief and Support for Those in Need. Black Money Builder holds the future of crowdfunding in its hands for investing and rebuilding Black communities’ health and wellness. Justin Shaw, CEO and founder announced today the platform launch on June 19th, 2021, or Juneteenth, a…

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Black-Owned Crowdfunding Platform, Black Money Builder, Debuts First Campaign

Rod Washington

Uplift our young brothers and sisters by raising money to provide 50 young boys with fresh haircuts before going back to school.   Black Money Builder crowdfunding platform is for us and by us. It is a call-to-action to help lift up our community which is often marginalized, and do our part to change lives. Back-to-school season is here, and what…

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Virtual Forum to Address Patient Testimonials Pertaining to Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivorship

Rod Washington

Fourth Forum in Series to Take Place September 8, 2021 The Atlanta-based nonprofit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation will host the fourth and final in a series of virtual forums addressing the subject of “Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivorship,” one week from today on Wednesday, September 8, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET. Virtual Forums “Over the past year we’ve hosted a series…

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“Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth”

Rod Washington
Elizabeth

Multi-Faceted Entertainer Vanessa Williams Spotlights New American Founding Figure Slave Heroine with Foreword in Creative Nonfiction Release Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth” by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, published…

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‘The CLIMB’ Summit: Not a Trend but a Takeover

Rod Washington

‘The CLIMB’ Presents 3rd Annual Career Summit Focusing on Black Women Professionals On their Corporate Climb CHICAGO — Do you want to advance your professional career but need support accessing the right tools for corporate climb success? I Choose The Ladder, the nation’s leading career consulting company that aims to bridge the gap between ambitious Black women who want to climb the corporate…

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