PRWeb: Society African American Interests http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Society African American Interests en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com SBA Faces Court Deadline in Discrimination Case Court Order Forces Release of Crucial Documents http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934814.htm SBA has vigorously fought a discrimination claim against its investment and lending programs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Kay ordered SBA to turn over documents "within five days" that would undercut its position that it fairly applies approval standards to minorities and women. Industry experts have found bias in SBA's administration of its programs. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> Former NFL Player Miles McPherson Concludes Successful Jamaica Visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb933064.htm Keep Sex for Marriage, says American Evangelist Miles McPherson to an Estimated Crowd of 75,000 In Montego Bay, Jamaica. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Landmark Theatre Hosts Third Annual Black Docs Film Series, America's Top Screening Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928094.htm 2008 Theme is "Through The Eyes Of" / Program examines Bob Marley, Mexico, American Indian/AfroMexican Heritage, Cuban Music, Jack & Jill of America, Urban and Demographic Change, and the Migration of Free Slaves / Chuck D, Darlise Blount, Danny Glover, Gwen Ifill, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Lauryn Hill, Los Zafiros, Marley Family, Mascogos, Michaela Angela Davis, Pamela Edwards, and Regina King highlighted (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Harley-Davidson Museum Announces Grand Opening Date http://www.prweb.com/releases/harley-davidson/museum_opening/prweb928724.htm Nearly 105 years in the making, the Harley-Davidson Museum, located near downtown Milwaukee, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 12. Grand Opening festivities will kick off with a Harley-Davidson-style ceremony at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the weekend. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Premiere Roundtable of Chicago Women Executives to Provide Financial Education and Expertise http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mutual_Life_Insurance/Women_Finance/prweb926184.htm S.USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. is hosting its inaugural Chicago Women’s Financial Empowerment Roundtable. (PRWeb May 7, 2008)

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]]> Research Shows Business Women Support Hillary Clinton For President http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914834.htm Recently-compiled research reveals that women entrepreneurs want Hillary Clinton as the next president of the United States. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> Door Jamb Armor® Emerges As a Real Door Security Solution for National Home Invasion and Burglary Epidemic http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911754.htm As Home Invasions and burglaries increase nationwide, Door Jamb Armor® has emerged as a real door security solution for homeowners and property managers looking to prevent kick-ins. Door Jamb Armor® is a set of metal sleeves that slide over an existing door and wooden doorjamb to repair broken jambs, caused by kick-ins, and/or to help prevent future burglaries and home invasions. Door Jamb Armor® products will work on almost any entry door, including doors with multiple deadbolts (or privacy locks). Door Jamb Armor® has received significant coverage in light of the recent upswing in home invasions and burglaries across the country. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

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]]> Join The Mensa Team For Less During “Spring Doubleheader” Promotion http://www.prweb.com/releases/American/MENSA/prweb911124.htm American Mensa, the high IQ society, announces its “Spring Doubleheader.” During the month of May, home tests will be sold for $13. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

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]]> Whatcom Martial Artists Kick for Cause http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906554.htm 200 Bellingham martial artists are raising funds for Asayo's Wish Children's Village, an orphanage in Uganda. Students at Shayne Simpson's Pacific Northwest Karate Center are seeking sponsors for the Kick-A-Thon May 3rd. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

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]]> New Novel, 'The Crooner-What Happens in Vegas May Kill You In Vegas' by Aubrey Priest. Official Book Release http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906704.htm This is a non-stop pulse pounding novel where fear and terror tears at the core of a group of ten men who go on a 'man'cation looking for the fun, women and excitement of Sin City. They however find themselves trapped in the under belly of the city that never sleeps and fight to get out alive. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> U.S. Pressure on South Africa at Codex Quashes Hopes For Mandatory GM Food Labeling in 2008 According to the Natural Solutions Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/GM_Labeling/Codex/prweb909004.htm South Africa's strong objection to food containing any unlabeled Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients was registered in a formal document presented to the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (Ottawa) for which the Natural Solutions Foundation provided technical support for the document. The United States, which prohibits labeling GM foods, immediately demanded that the South African (SA) government in Pretoria withdraw its Codex submission. Bowing to U.S. pressure, SA formally withdrew its paper defeating the possibility of CCFL approval of mandatory GM labeling for at least another year. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> Nationally Recognized Author to Appear at Philadelphia's 24th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Book Fair http://www.prweb.com/releases/africanamerican/bookfair/prweb904574.htm Denise Turney, author of the new book Long Walk Up, will appear at Philadelphia's 24th Annual Celebration of Black Writing (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> BlogCatalog.com Partners With Amnesty International For Bloggers Unite For Human Rights http://www.prweb.com/releases/bloggers/unite/prweb898834.htm BlogCatalog.com is partnering with Amnesty International to expand a global social awareness campaign for human rights by launching a major initiative on May 15. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> Streaming Faith Launches Streaming Faith Gospel - Industry's New #1 Destination for Gospel Music http://www.prweb.com/releases/streamingfaith/gospel/prweb904274.htm Streaming Faith Gospel (SF Gospel) is an expansion of the Streaming Faith brand, whose sole purpose is to serve as an online Gospel music community, featuring artist such as Marvin Sapp, Martha Munizzi, Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, and many, many more. SF Gospel will provide viewers with music videos, artist profiles, discographies, tour and appearance news, reviews, and the latest from industry insiders. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> CGSC Foundation presents Gen. Powell with Distinguished Leadership Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGSC_Foundation/General_Powell/prweb905094.htm The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented Gen. Colin L. Powell (U.S. Army, Ret.) with the Foundation's first Distinguished Leadership Award at a dinner banquet at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel April 28. Powell, the well-known 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Kansas City as part of a two-day trip to deliver the inaugural lecture for the Colin L. Powell Lecture Series at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> Sean Bell: Restorative Justice Now! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb898904.htm NY Faith & Justice, a rising movement of diverse churches, faith organizations and individuals dedicated to addressing poverty-related injustice is calling on Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Mayor Bloomberg to endorse the Conversations for Change project and, in addition, to mount a city-wide truth commission on police-related violence. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> Grammy Award Winning Rapper/Actor T.I., to Release Single to his Highly Anticipated Album, Paper Trail, on Hip-Hop Social Network StreetCred.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900444.htm Grammy Award Winning Rapper/Actor T.I., will release a single on Hip Hop Social Network StreetCred.com leading up to his anticipated album, Paper Trail. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> Macy's Spotlights Black-Owned Youngblood Timepieces at Trunk Shows in Georgia and Texas Stores May 8-11th -- Rapper/Actor Bow Wow and R&B Vocalist/Actress Tiffany Evans in Appearance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb895764.htm Youngblood Timepieces boasts of the numerous internationally known celebrities who wear its stylish designer wristwatches. Among the superstars who own Youngblood timepieces are Paula Abdul, BabyFace, Cedric the Entertainer, Hillary Duff, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, Cal Ripken, Jr., Antonio Sabato, Jr., Carlos Santana, Serena Williams, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> Attend Online International Virtual Assistants Convention and Discover How to Take Advantage of New Technology Tools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb896524.htm Third annual OIVAC showcases communication and technology tools virtual assistants can use to enhance business and increase profits. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> FraserNet Launches First and Only Search Engine Dedicated to Finding and Promoting Black-Owned Businesses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb895894.htm FrasetNet, the leading on-line business network for Black professionals, will launch FraserNetsearch, a cutting-edge client side search engine and business network that delivers ultra-fast, relevant results to its users. Using technology developed by tyBit, Inc., this state-of-the art technology will allow the creation of an interactive networking culture by supporting one another and building wealth. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)

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]]> Black Syracuse Professor Says Sean Bell Supporters Should Be Balanced in Perspective http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb896014.htm Syracuse Professor Dr. Boyce Watkins provides perspective on the Sean Bell Murder Trial. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)

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]]> Children Without Parents and Wives Without Men http://www.prweb.com/releases/Trivani_Foundation/humanitarian_relief/prweb888764.htm Trivani Foundation collaborates with Ugandan locals to provide relief. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008)

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]]> Custom Parent Care Service Helps Boomers Tilt Eldercare Numbers In Their Favor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb888994.htm A daunting maze of numbers confronts Baby Boomers seeking to help aging parents. To no avail, they scan thousands of Internet search results and review hundreds of general purpose websites. Parent Care is introducing customized local information to help eldercare providers to assess their individual elderly parents' needs, locate and evaluate local services to meet them and anticipate future needs. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008)

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]]> Streaming Faith Celebrates 50th Talk Show Episode with the Stars of Tyler Perry's Blockbuster Movie, Meet the Browns http://www.prweb.com/releases/streamingfaith/meetthebrowns/prweb885204.htm David and Tamela Mann give Streaming Faith's StraightTalk, the internet talk show, an in-depth look at marriage, upcoming projects and faith! (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)

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]]> New Technologies Should be Both Usable and Efficient, Says Author of Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr. http://www.prweb.com/releases/leroy-jones-technology/42008/prweb880964.htm Leroy Jones, Jr., the creator of Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr., shares his thoughts on the recent influx of technological devices, many of which have such high levels of complexity that their usability and user experience are compromised. From the days of black and white television, to the instant gratification of the internet and mobile world, consumers are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of technological development. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2008)

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]]> Oakland, CA Launches Major League Baseball-Affiliated Youth Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb870934.htm 2008 is Oakland's Inaugural Year of Internationally Successful "Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities" (RBI) Program (PRWeb Apr 22, 2008)

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]]> Time Inc.’s Essence Teams Up with the Warner Bros. Television Group for Expansive, Multiplatform Content Partnership http://www.prweb.com/releases/Warner_Bros/Essence_Telepictures/prweb878954.htm Essence and WBTVG’s Telepictures Productions to Launch the New Essence.com as the Ultimate Online Destination for African-American Women - TV Projects Based Upon the Essence Brand are in Development at Telepictures (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)

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]]> "Lorena Ochoa And Hillary Clinton Two Tenacious Women Faced Insurmountable Odds this Past Week, and Have Showed Nothing But Character," says Life Coach, Robert Wiliams, Special Guest On Sportsmavericks With Ida Muorie; Show to air Tuesday, April 22, 2008 At 8pm EST http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb876284.htm "All of Ochoa's and Hillary victories in 2008 came after they led at the end of the third round or the eleventh hour," says Ida Muorie, host of Sportsmavericks' Show. "These ladies have the abilitiy to be tough, tenacious and know how to keep the noise of the press out of their heads." (PRWeb Apr 20, 2008)

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]]> New Faith-Raising Training Seeks to Rescue Fundraising for Christian Ministries http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb868364.htm Christian church and para-church ministries struggling to increase funding can find proven solutions in a new Bible-based development training offered by Saint Wall Street. Training introduces "Peter's Principles for Extreme Fundraising," Best Practices the Book of Acts reveals the apostle used to grow his ministry from penniless to one so well-funded it was able to meet every human need. These same practices are reflected in the histories and annual reports of financially flourishing ministries like The Salvation Army, World Vision, and Habitat for Humanity. Faith-raising is at the core of all seven of them. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2008)

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]]> Alumna Vikki Pryor Awards Promise Prize to Kojo Wallace at Bronx Community College http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb871934.htm A tradition of giving back continued last night at Bronx Community College, when alumna Vikki L. Pryor, president and CEO of SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc, awarded the 10th Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize to BCC student Kojo Wallace. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2008)

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