African American Interest

African American Interest

African American Interests News, including Black PR News, Urban, and People of Color

African American Interest

African American Interest
African American Interests News, including Black PR News, Urban, and People of Color

New Music: The Real J Israel Releases ‘No Pressure’ EP and Continues to Build Fan Base

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Real J Israel announces a new EP release, "No Pressure," that includes previously-released singles, "Damn Good Man," "Freaky Tonight" and four other tunes that are sure to excite listeners. Israel's model is to give people music that they can feel.

Money Flows to Talent, says BWC Consulting – HBCUs Must Fight to Attract More Top Ranked Black Student-Athletes

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In this third installment of the BWC Consulting's series, the North Carolina-based black-owned economic development firm, with a history of working with black institutions of higher learning, discusses the significance of closing the economic gap between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically White Institutions (HWIs) by leveraging athletic programs.

CEO and Entrepreneur Jewel Daniels Delivers Blueprint to Thrive in Post Global Pandemic World in New Book, ‘Three Sides of Every...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. "Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You" (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami.

Job Representation Index 2020 from Dr. Nathan Hardy Shows Blacks Overrepresented in Occupations Vulnerable to Covid-19

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With Black Lives Matter and other protests against racial discrimination, discussions have broadened to include underrepresentation of blacks in management positions in the workplace. The latest job index data shows black underrepresentation in management occupations has worsened over the past three years, Dr. Nathan Hardy finds.

Pandemic and Black Lives Matter Disproportionately Affecting Black Moms in America

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- June's first-ever State of Black Mothers In America became the largest conference dedicated to this audience in the world, says event co-host Christine Michel Carter. With nearly 2,000 attendees, it surpassed the attendance of the previous title holder by more than three-fold.

New interactive audio book, ‘Michael Jackson: The Real Story’ by Dieter Wiesner and Yusuf Jah

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson's former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. "Michael Jackson: The Real Story" (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.

Entrepreneur Raquel Riley Thomas and Her Daughter Develop Solutions in New Cosmetics Lineup

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Entrepreneur Raquel Riley Thomas and her 14-year-old daughter Maria Raquel Thomas have both started cosmetic lines to bring solutions to problems women and girls have. Raquel, an Army Veteran and former Pageant Queen, is the founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty.

Private Equity Firm, BWC Capital LLC, Offers Zero-Percent Interest Loans to Businesses of Color Impacted by Pandemic, Civil Unrest

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today, North Carolina-based, black-owned private equity firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Capital, announced the launch of the BWC+invest Zero-Percent Interest Loan Program. Developed for small, emerging businesses of color across the country.

Bunk 57 Ministries Receives a $40K grant to reshape lives of Minority Young Men in North Carolina

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Bunk 57 Ministries has received a $40,126 grant from the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fund its Youth Discipleship Program for minority youth, young men ages 12-17.

African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Issues Statement on Civil Unrest State of Race Relations In America

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As a civic organization committed to racial and economic justice, the sustained outpouring of grief, anger and civil unrest sweeping our country and the globe serve as a stark reminder of not only America's promises and ideals, but also its legacy injustices and shortcomings. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion, the African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) joins the global chorus of those sickened and appalled by the inhumanity we have witnessed.

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