Category: Community
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Finch Fortress Films will produce upcoming film, SEEDS of CHANGE
Finch Fortress Films is excited to support SEEDS OF CHANGE, which is an upcoming short film about a 63 year-old man living in a former “sundown town” in rural Indiana, and is forced to face his racist beliefs when his 6 year-old biracial granddaughter comes to live with him. Through his eyes, we see the deleterious…
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Clothing Brand, Elle Olivia, Launches to Empower Young Female Voices of Color
The brand and its founder, Marty McDonald, look to share the importance of representation and building a world of possibilities for young girls of color and their allies Marty McDonald, founder of Boss Women Media, today announces the launch of her newest venture with children’s clothing brand, Elle Olivia. The brand, named in honor of McDonald’s young…
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Bodka Creek Capital Now Largest Black Woman Owned Real Estate Private Equity Firm in US
The investment firm has acquired a 460 Unit multifamily community in the Houston MSA. Bodka Creek Capital has acquired Valencia Grove Apartments, a 460-Unit Multifamily Complex in Houston, Texas. Valencia Grove Apartments was the third acquisition for Bodka in 2021, following the close of two complexes in 1H 2021. The investment establishes Bodka Creek as the largest…
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Shon’tonette Leary, Battling Racism in the 21st Century
Systemic racism against African Americans is not a thing of the past. Unfortunately, it remains deeply embedded in the United States and prevents most blacks from climbing the social hierarchy and truly integrating into society. SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ, February 19, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — This press release aims to bring the public’s attention to a grave incident that…
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Air Canada Salutes its Black Employees; Launches Inaugural Black History Celebratory Flight
Flight AC914 from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale was operated by Black pilots, flight attendants, planned and supported by Black managers and ground employees MONTREAL /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada is marking Black History Month by featuring the achievements and contributions of its Black employees to aviation, including an inaugural, Black History celebratory flight. Flight AC914 from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale and return flight AC917…
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McCormick® Celebrates Black History Month by Transforming Charcuterie Boards into Soul-Cuterie Boards
The brand partners with Chef Millie Peartree to showcase how amazing soul food is one bite at a time Today, the McCormick® brand announced they are partnering with award-winning chef, taste-maker, soul food and southern cooking expert Millie Peartree, to acknowledge the history and prominence of soul food by transforming traditional charcuterie boards into “Soul-Cuterie” boards for…
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BLACK ENTERPRISE TO PRESENT SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE IMPACT AND BEST PRACTICES OF CORPORATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS, FEB. 17
The latest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit will explore the current state of corporate pledges made in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the impact of Black employee resource groups, and more. BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its next Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Summit, on Feb. 17, in partnership with Toyota. The latest installment of this…
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Huge Building Projection Confronts Milwaukee’s Drug/Alcohol Overdose Surge
Impossible-to-Ignore Teen Music Video Addresses Milwaukee’s Growing Overdose Problem WHAT: Full-scale projection of ananti-drug music video created by local teens to combat the skyrocketing drug/alcohol overdoses in Milwaukee since the pandemic began. There will also be a press conference to address the increase in addiction since the pandemic began. WHEN: Teen Video Projection Premiere: Thurs, Feb. 17th at 6:15 p.m.*(countdown begins…
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Erin Jackson makes history, wins gold for Team USA
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a medal in Olympic speed skating. Erin Jackson (born September 19, 1992) is an American speedskating Olympic champion, inline skater, and roller derby player. She qualified for The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, where she competed in inline speed skating in various distances on road and track. She also qualified to compete in the 500 meters…
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Retired NBA All-Star Charles Oakley Will Chef It Up for the Skid Row Community TODAY
Oak to be available for photo opps and interviews LOS ANGELES, February 13, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Former NBA All-Star Charles Oakley’s “Oak Out Hunger” community project kicks off in Los Angeles today with the goal of providing food and education to underprivileged communities and raising awareness about the need for socially responsible sports betting. A coalition…