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
Thinkzilla CEO Dr. Velma Trayham

Thinkzilla CEO Dr. Velma Trayham Honored with Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Honoring her remarkable leadership and service, Dr. Velma Trayham was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. The annual awards honor a select few who "exhibit outstanding character, work ethic and dedication to their communities." Dr. Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting.

Recession Proof Convention 2022 with Wealth Strategist Marcus Barney to Elevate its Members in Challenging Economic Times

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- While inflation and financial struggles are challenging many across the United States, wealth strategist and "Recession Proof" founder Marcus Barney and his members have a lot to celebrate this year, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. With a theme of "Elevation," the 4th annual Recession Proof Convention will convene members for an exclusive entrepreneurship event on May 27-28, 2022 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
Arizona Minority Business Accelerator Spring kickoff event

Arizona Minority Business Accelerator Spring kickoff event: program aims to develop more than 500 new companies

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- With a welcome from Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega and President of the Black Chamber of Commerce Arizona Robin Reed, the Minority Business Accelerator Program, in collaboration with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, kicked off on March 8, welcoming more than 40 women-owned small businesses, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Lincoln County Georgia Voters Triumph as Board of Elections Scraps Plans to Close 7 Polling Locations

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- After several attempts by the Lincoln County Board of Elections to reduce the number of polling places in Lincoln County Georgia, the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda and other voting rights groups were elated that the voice of the voters was heard and their efforts to stop the board from closing seven locations to create one was successful.

The Black Women Behind The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, AL – The Magic City

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The city's support for women and inclusion is why The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) committee announced the selection of three exceptional black businesswomen - Kathy Boswell, Pam Cook, and Rashada LeRoy - to head the planning, promotion, and production of the international multi-sports event.

Singer-Songwriter JADE Debuts with Celestial Original Dance Single ‘Lucky Stars’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Classy in style, massive in appeal and savvy beyond her years, singer/songwriter and actress JADE has taken her time to learn her craft and study the business before jumping into it. The strategy is set to pay off like triple-cherry jackpots with her vibrant debut single and video, "Lucky Stars" (dropping on the artist's own TS2 Records imprint).

For Youth Poets of Color, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center Launches New Prize Awarding $10K in Contests and Scholarships

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Beyond Baroque, one of the nation's leading literary arts centers, has announced that the Amanda Gorman Future Voices Poetry Prize is now actively accepting applications. The prize, created in honor of Beyond Baroque alumna and U.S. Presidential Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman, will accept applications until May 1, 2022.

California Soul Food Cookout and Festival 2022: An Event with Purpose adds Job Fair to Food and Music Events

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The California Soul Food Cookout and Festival is an exclusive, two-day weekend event being held on September 17 and 18, 2022 at the Alameda Fairgrounds. In its 12th year, this year's lineup will feature some of the state's top food vendors, hottest R&B artists and gospel greats. What's more, Chef Milly, a celebrity chef from "Hell's Kitchen," is the food venue host at the heart of it all.

Juneteenth Unlimited, LLC announces Commemorative Coin Debuts to Celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Juneteenth Unlimited, LLC is excited to introduce the release of a commemorative coin to celebrate a new Federal holiday - Juneteenth - inspired by the African Diaspora, Black American history and the fight for freedom. Made of one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this inspirational coin is for anyone who wants a valuable keepsake to memorialize this significant new holiday.

HBCU Green Fund to Expand STEM and Energy Training, Mentorship, and Internship Opportunities for Atlanta Students

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) that increases their capacity to train, mentor and identify internships in energy and STEM industries for students at the Atlanta University Center (AUC). A Department of Energy grant to RICE provides resources for the AUC Energy Project, including a fellowship program exposing students from various majors to emerging opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability.

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