Every Day Should be “Letter to an Elder Day!”
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Solar Sister Won Gold in the Inaugural Anthem Awards in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate
Selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Anthem Awards recognize organizations that are making an impact in their community. GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Solar Sister announced today that it has won a Gold Award for the Best Service in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate in the Inaugural Anthem […]
Waveland Celebrates Black History Month 2022 With A 5-Hour Virtual Music Festival Featuring 23 Local Black Musicians
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Waveland is excited to announce its full Black History Month Virtual Music Festival line-up taking place on February 26th, 2022 at 6:00PM EST on Happin. Historically, music has been synonymous with creating culture, fostering a sense of belonging and reaching out to others with a beautifully expressive art form. Black History Month is a perfect time to […]
Moments in History: Garrett A Morgan
TNC Network Garrett Augustus Morgan was an African-American inventor and community leader. He invented parts for sewing machines, hair care products, and a version of the modern traffic signal which he patented and sold to GE. He is also known for his publicized rescue of miners near Lake Erie in 1916 using his safety hood. […]
Videotron cancels long-distance charges for calls to Ukraine
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 24, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – In commitment to the current situation in the country, Videotron is suspending long-distance charges for calls from Canada to Ukraine, effective immediately and until March 31st 2022, to allow customers to reach family and loved ones without having to worry about tolls. The charges will be automatically cancelled for all residential, business and mobile accounts. […]
Black Farmer Equity initiative opens doors for farmers in key agriculture supply chains
Cargill, its partners and producers share progress one year into program; invite new participants in Alabama to join WAYZATA, Minn., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cargill’s Black Farmer Equity initiativewas introduced one year ago to help address racial inequity in agriculture – focusing on increasing participation, profitability and productivity of Black farmers, ranchers and growers. Working alongside its customers, Cargill is […]
Bessie Coleman, Aviator!
Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first woman of African-American and the first of Native American descent to hold a pilot license. She achieved her international pilot license in 1921. She soon became a successful air show pilot in the United States, and hoped […]
The Historic Shaw University’s “Platinum Sound” Marching Band is Featured in National Advertising Campaign and Receives Grant from McDonald’s
A $100K Contribution to the Band will Fund New Equipment, Uniforms and Essentials to Help Keep Their Legacy Alive For decades, Platinum Sound Marching Band has been a staple at Shaw University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. To support Platinum Sound’s tradition of bringing joy to sports fans and the […]
The AAKOMA Project Says “You Are Not A Burden” with Inaugural Event for Healing and Support
An Upcoming Virtual Discussion on Mental Illness and Suicide in the Black Community On Monday, February 28, 2022, The AAKOMA Project will officially launch its virtual flagship event, State of Emergency: You Are Not A Burden! A conversation about suicide in the Black community. In direct response to the 2020 ‘Ring the Alarm’ report, which designated suicide as one […]
National Kidney Foundation Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of First National Registry Supporting Kidney Patients with All Stages and Types of Kidney Disease
~In honor of Black History Month NKF Invites More African Americans to this powerful platform The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of the NKF Patient Network, the first national registry for people with all stages and types of kidney diseases including people on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients. In honor of Black History Month, NKF […]