Society: African American Interests

Gary Comer Youth Center Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and Spouses...

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

First Lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of the NATO Summit and G8 foreign leaders will visit Gary Comer Youth Center this Sunday, May 20.

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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Amile Jefferson Picks Duke, Sports News Site GreenBeanBuddy.com Shares

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

Amile Jefferson ended his prolonged recruitment. The power forward signed up with the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night shared sports news site GreenBeanBuddy.com.

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go Dies at 75; GreenBeanBuddy.com Probes...

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

The legendary Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown passed away on May 16. Entertainment news website GreenBeanBuddy.com probed his death's real cause.

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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Bochika Concludes First Little Haiti Farmers Market Season and...

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

Visit the Bochika-Little Haiti Farmers Market booth to purchase fresh locally grown Florida produce and to learn about the Jaden Tap Tap, Haiti's largest urban garden.

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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Great HealthWorks Announces New Omega XL Study: Eases Joint Pain...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

A new study published in the Institute of Rheumatology journal says Omega XL’s patented marine lipid extract PCSO-524™, from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, may provide more benefit for joint...

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Micato Safaris Commemorates 25th Anniversary of AmericaShare...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

Micato Safaris Commemorates 25th Anniversary of AmericaShare Non-Profit with Expanded Commitment to Changing African Lives

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Saint Leo Online MBA Programs Help Graduates Excel in Small Business,...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

Florida’s lieutenant governor, a Saint Leo graduate, mentioned as possible vice presidential candidate.

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Localphone.com Rewards Customers with 1/3 Off Calls to Ghana

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

Leading international call provider, Localphone, is rewarding customers with 1/3 off all calls to Ghana for a whole week.

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Come Hungry for Rock & Leave Ful(filled): Metal Rocker Willie...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Metal rocker Willie Basse joins Slash, Rob Zombie, Megadeath, Chickenfoot, Queensryche, Chevelle and more than 60 of rock’s hottest bands at Rocklahoma...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Améredia Principal Named NAMIC Next Generation Leader

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications will honor Pawan J. Mehra for unparalleled commitment to diversity communications at the NAMIC Annual Awards Breakfast on May 23 in...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Chicago Nurse-Family Partnership Celebrates Success

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Young mothers participating in new nurse home visiting program are significantly better prepared, and have the confidence and resources to successfully raise their children while pursuing education or...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Ashworth College Appoints Dr. Joi Barkley Faculty Dean for Online...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Ashworth College, a leading online school and provider of accredited online education programs, today announced that Dr. Joi Barkley has been appointed Faculty Dean for the online school.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Coalition of African American Pastors coalesces key civil rights...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Declare that "one man, one woman" definition of marriage is where they will stand.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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iTriage to Sponsor 3rd Annual Cutting For A Cure

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

48-hour hair cutting marathon in Harlem to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis of men’s health issues

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, NOTMC, Launches GO NOLA,...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

GO NOLA visitor App by NOTMC launches as smartphone use soars to record 50 percent of mobile subscriptions, according to Nielson research.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Music Video Submissions Gets Independent Artists on Vevo.com

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Music Video Submissions is now offering the unique service of getting independent artists on Vevo, the premiere music video destination.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on a newly released report from the New York Civil Liberties Union. The report analyzes the race-related aspects of the New York Police...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Social Solutions Partners with Simtech Solutions to Enhance ETO...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Social Solutions Recognized Leader in HMIS Software Field

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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University of San Francisco Honors Comedian and Educator Bill Cosby at...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The University of San Francisco (USF) will confer an honorary doctorate upon William (Bill) H. Cosby, Jr., comedian and educator. USF President Stephen A. Privett, S.J. will bestow the degree on Mr....

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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GSN Wants You For “The American Bible Challenge”

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Calling all Bible fans: GSN (Game Show Network) and the creators of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are looking for you for "The American Bible Challenge!"

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Art of Stepping Announces RISC 2012 Weekend Line-up and Official...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

RISC Weekend will be held at Columbia University July 20 and 21

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Red Banyan Group Client Lerman Law Firm Featured on ABC’s Nightline

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The in-depth investigation by one of television’s most highly regarded programs explored the devastating impact on churchgoing citizens who were targeted in a series of Ponzi schemes.

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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The Loan Payback Live! Drawing for a Chance to Win $1000 Towards the...

2012-05-13T00:00:00-04:00

The Loan Payback Live! Drawing gives entrants a free chance to win $1000 school loan payment by filling out an online form to enter.

(PRWeb May 13, 2012)

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Cultural Apparel Salutes the Dedicated and Dutiful Mothers in America...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and all over the country people will be looking for ways to honor mothers, the icon of the American family. Cultural Apparel salutes the dedicated and dutiful mothers...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Internationally-Known Minister, Pastor and Speaker, Dr. Jasmin...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Dr. Jasmin Sculark's new book, “Dancing with Broken Bones – A Guide to Life’s Challenges”, is a collection of inspirational excerpts designed to help people use Biblically-based principles to...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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T-Shirts Sales will Feed Ethiopian Orphan Babies

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

New Afrocentric online store BaobabHaus.com is donating proceeds from their “Hope Ethiopia” shirt to Children’s Hope International Foundation for Ethiopian orphan aid projects.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Scientist Dr. Lovell Jones Receives The Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

No one has been more dedicated to increasing the pipeline of minority scholars than Lovell Jones.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Gaming Wellness Program Launched for Mother's Day

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Author and Fitness Guru, Bridgette Collins, launches new “Gaming Wellness” program, encouraging participants to incorporate and sustain healthier lifestyle habits

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Author Deon M. Davis Writes about Love for Gay Son

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

New book tells powerful story of a mother learning her son was gay

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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1st SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Implanted at Cedars-Sinai to...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

39-Year-Old Michelle Johnson Waiting for Matching Donor Heart at Home with Her Children Using the Freedom® Portable Driver

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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“Care with Love” - Zelo says "Thank you" to all Mothers in...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Zelo, which means “Care with Love” in Portuguese, honors all woman on Mother’s Day, since they provide "Care with Love" all year round.

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Capitol City Bank & Trust Company Gets Impressive Investment from...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

SunTrust Bank has made a commitment to provide up to $4 million to Capitol City Bank to reinvest in the Atlanta community through loans to the under-served minority community. The partnership between...

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Military Loan Money For People With Bad Credit History

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Flexible...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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Website Launched to Support African-American Business That Includes...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The Black Owned Business Directory has launched a new website ( http://www.BlackOwnedBiz.com ) designed to help consumers promote and support black-owned...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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One Couple, Living with Multiple Personalities; is the Perfect 1 Liner...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

“Subletdowns” is a hilariously inappropriate close to Reality Web-series about a couple Ruben and Jamie who come up with the brilliant idea to sublet the extra...

(PRWeb May 09, 2012)

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New Fiction Release Shares Story of Young Man’s Encounters with...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

This new book published by Dog Ear Publishing is the story of Cam Lantuzzi, a young man searching for something beyond the provincial offerings of his small Texas hometown. His exploration brings him...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Former Tuskegee Airman, Talks to Long Island...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

On June 12th at 3:00pm at the Garden City Hotel, ERASE Racism will sponsor a Youth Roundtable with Dr. Roscoe C. Brown. A diverse group of Long Island high school students will talk with Dr. Brown...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Novel Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Has it All

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Shop independent retailers and get great deals on gifts she didn’t even know she wanted.

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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KingIce.com Scores With Official NBA Products

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Online retailer KingIce.com scores with customers by offering official NBA apparel and jewelry.

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Cookie Diet for Mother's Day - Much Healthier then Chocolates or...

2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

Cookie Diets offer a great sweet treat for the mother's who are trying to loose some weight for the summer. SmartForLifeReviews.com is a great resource to find the perfect Cookie Diet Gift this...

(PRWeb May 08, 2012)

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Mary Taylor named Reality Changers' College Apps Academy Director

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Like most students in the Reality Changers' College Apps Academy, Mary is the first in her family to attend college. The College Apps Academy seeks to reduce the stress that accompanies the...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Marietta Resident Cassandra Blassingame joins Ashworth College as...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Ashworth College, a leading online school, announced today that Cassandra D. Blassingame, Marietta, GA, has been hired as Program Development Manager for the online school’s career training programs,...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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St. Ann, Jamaica, Resident Receives an ACCESS Scholarship for Career...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Ashworth College announced that St. Ann, Jamaica, resident Tamara Ingram is the recipient of a 2012 ACCESS Scholarship. She will pursue a Child Care Skills career diploma program.

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Financially Overwhelmed Families Seeking Credit Expert Help

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

The consumer credit experts at...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Homeowners Declaring Bankruptcy Protection Over Foreclosure Increases

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

The online lending industry website, Reallybadcreditoffers.com has revealed homeowners are seeking...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Leading Scholars Put Civil War on Trial at Albany Law School in June

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

Scholars from around the country will convene at a major public conference at Albany Law School in June for “The Civil War on Trial: Legal Issues that Divided a Nation” to discuss the legal issues...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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The Kanbar Center at the Osher Marin JCC announces the 2012 Summer...

2012-05-07T00:00:00-04:00

As the most popular event series at the Osher Marin JCC, The Summer Nights Festival is a series of five celebrations for all ages with live music, dancing; food, cocktails and play for all ages. Set...

(PRWeb May 07, 2012)

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Scientology Disaster Response in the Wake of Fiji Floods

2012-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

Scientology Volunteer Ministers, mobilized in the wake of recent floods, are providing relief and helping in the cleanup operation in Vita Levu, the main island of Fiji.

(PRWeb May 06, 2012)

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Church of Scientology Nashville Celebrates Third Anniversary in New...

2012-05-05T00:00:00-04:00

The Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville celebrated the third anniversary in its new home, a restored historical landmark at 8th Avenue South.

(PRWeb May 05, 2012)

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The First Annual Multi-Marathon for a Drug-Free United Kingdom

2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

Church of Scientology organizes week-long run through southern England to promote drug education and prevention.

(PRWeb May 04, 2012)

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