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Part 1 of 4: COVID-19 and the Future of Historically Black Colleges
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- For over 15 years, Bridget Chisholm and her team at North Carolina-based black-owned economic development firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Consulting, LLC has had first-hand experience with providing high-level financial solutions to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Brotherhood Crusade President and CEO weighs in on nationwide protests, calls for everyone to join the fight for change
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Brotherhood Crusade, a Los Angeles based, 52 year old civil rights institution, announced a statement today by President and CEO, Charisse Bremond Weaver, who weighed in on the recent protests in Los Angeles and across the country regarding police brutality and people of color.
‘George Floyd Memorial Bust’ by Sculptor Rodman Edwards Released at No Cost for 3D Printing
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- A memorial bust of George Floyd will be available to everyone supporting the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests all over the globe. The George Floyd memorial bust 3D printing file is available for free at Sketchfab and is a presentation of love from the sculptors to the Floyd family and protesters at large, announced Cory Allen Contemporary Art.
Black-owned BWC Capital LLC Works to Demystify Federal Stimulus PPP Loan Forgiveness
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Black-owned North Carolina-based investment firm, BWC Capital secured a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) forgivable small business loan during the first round of available funds several weeks ago.
BHERC ‘Operation Love’ Set to Deliver Mother’s Day Sunday Meals and Essential Goods to Homeless Families in DC Area
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) continues its "Operation Love" outreach Saturday May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland targeting homeless families with "underlying" health and psychosocial conditions who have been extremely impacted by COVID 19 shelter in place mandates and need assistance.
Substance Abuse Impact Data in Washington State to be Presented at Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m., Union of Tigrean Women North America Seattle Chapter, a charitable non-profit organization supporting socio-cultural and educational causes of Ethiopians, invites the community to attend the African Youth Drug Prevention presentation of findings. The presentation will take place at the Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders (WSCACL) quarterly meeting via Zoom.
New age hip hop music artist Sha Bandzz donates proceeds from EP ‘Watch Me Work’ to COVID-19 Cure
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- "Watch Me Work" - the EP released February 1, 2020 - is the first project the industry gets to see from the new young artist Sha Bandzz. The long-awaited debut EP from Sha Bandzz "Watch me Work" is available now on your favorite source to purchase music online.
National Association Of Buffalo Soldiers And Troopers Motorcycle Clubs Proclaim Their 2020 ‘National Day Of Service’
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The President of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC), Nathan 'Motown' Mack has proclaimed March 14, 2020 their National Day of Service, whereby, all 118 Chapters, including their Chapter in South Korea, shall provide community service in their local communities.
New book, ‘What Mommy Never Told You,’ a memoir by marketing mogul Ericka Pittman
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Oracle Group International announces the publication of "WHAT MOMMY NEVER TOLD YOU: A Woman's Guide to the Next Phase of Life" (Scribe Publishing; Paperback; March 2020; $25; ISBN: 978-1734194708) by award-winning, brand architect and entrepreneur Ericka Pittman.
Michigan Chronicle and TCF Bank to Invest $100K in Detroit Students and Educators with Fifth Annual SWAG Awards
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- TCF Bank announced today that it will renew its partnership with the Michigan Chronicle to provide scholarships to Detroit high school seniors through the Michigan Chronicle/TCF Bank S.W.A.G. (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) Scholarship Awards. For 2020, the bank will award scholarships between $5,000 and $20,000 per student to 15 awardees.