African-American culture

TAAT™ Menthol is the First TAAT™ Variety to be Sold Out and Reordered by Ohio Tobacco Retailers

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Cigarettes, African-American culture, Menthol cigarette, Menthol, Tobacco

During the initial weeks in which TAAT Original, Smooth, and Menthol were available for purchase by legal-aged smokers in Ohio, the TAAT Menthol variety was the first to be reordered by tobacco retailers who sold out of this variant.

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  • During the initial weeks in which TAAT Original, Smooth, and Menthol were available for purchase by legal-aged smokers in Ohio, the TAAT Menthol variety was the first to be reordered by tobacco retailers who sold out of this variant.
  • Tobacco retailers who sold out of TAAT Menthol have placed reorders through their respective tobacco distributors who carry TAAT.
  • Menthol cigarettes, which were invented in Ohio in 19242, gained popularity due to the unique cooling sensation from added menthol (C10H20O).
  • General reception has been excellent for all three varieties of TAAT, though TAAT Menthol was the first to be sold out and reordered.

Urban One, Inc. Chairwoman Receives Congressional Recognition And NABJ Hall Of Fame Accolades For 40 Years Of Service To The African American Community

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Urban One, American women in business, Cathy Hughes, Piney Woods Country Life School, TV One, National Association of Black Journalists, Hughes, African-American culture, Chris Van Hollen, Surnames, Businesspeople

Additionally, Hughes was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

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  • Additionally, Hughes was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
  • Urban One celebrated its milestone anniversary of 40 years amid the unprecedented social, political, and economic challenges presented in 2020.
  • "Mr. President, I rise today to honor a tenacious, entrepreneur, visionary radio personality, and powerful advocate for the African American community, Cathy Hughes," noted Senator Van Hollen.
  • "This year, her pioneering radio company, Urban One, celebrated 40 years on the air.

Celebrate Kwanzaa Just by Listening to This Podcast for 7 Days

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
African-American culture, Black Power, Kwanzaa, Grammy Museum

These 15-minute historic tales told with a new twist, are crafted to entertain the youth while honoring African heritage.

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  • These 15-minute historic tales told with a new twist, are crafted to entertain the youth while honoring African heritage.
  • podcast series puts a modern spin on traditional Kwanzaa stories, intended to assist young people in learning valuable lessons that will live with them forever.
  • For more information visit http://abfc.co/kwanzaa
    Educating youth 8 years of age and older, Kwanzaa Time!
  • ABF Creative's current and past podcast partnerships include Audible, Prudential Financial, The GRAMMY Museum Experience, Brooklyn Museum, and Black Entertainment Television.

Out Now: Traveler, "Get Down" (Outside In Movement)

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
African-American culture, Music, Culture, Fads, Traveler, House music, Nightclub, Electronic dance music, House dance

The music of electronic dance music DJ and producer, Traveler, throbs with life.

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  • The music of electronic dance music DJ and producer, Traveler, throbs with life.
  • The latest release from Traveler is titled, "Get Down" (Outside In Movement), and the track is available now.
  • House music has long held distinct significance in Traveler's heart, and "Get Down" is bass-house music at its best.
  • Additionally, Traveler has DJ'd at leading nightclubs including Avalon in Los Angeles, and other venues.

Enjoy Live Jazz From the Comfort - and Safety - of Your Home

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Monday, December 21, 2020
African-American music, African-American culture, Popular music, Music genres, Mass media, Radio formats, Music, Funk, Jazz, Jazz FM, Jazz-funk

Today Middle C Jazz Club is launching the service, which features a live- streamed show every Saturday night and access to a catalog of the "best of" performances from the Club.

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  • Today Middle C Jazz Club is launching the service, which features a live- streamed show every Saturday night and access to a catalog of the "best of" performances from the Club.
  • "When the pandemic changed the live entertainment world, we invested heavily in quality live streaming equipment, and starting streaming select shows," said Larry Farber, owner of Middle C Jazz Club.
  • Middle C features regional, national and international jazz, and programming spans multiple genres, including mainstream, smooth, contemporary/ emerging, world, R&B/funk and legend jazz.
  • Founded in 2019 by Larry and Adam Farber, Middle C Jazz Club is a 200-seat live music venue in uptown Charlotte, N.C. Middle C Jazz Club offers artists from the mainstream, smooth, contemporary/emerging, world, R&B/funk and legend genres.

Weeksville Heritage Center Ushers 2020 Out in Life-Affirming Fashion with Virtual Kwanzaa Festival

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Crown Heights, Brooklyn, African-American culture, Black Power, Kwanzaa, Weeksville Heritage Center, Geography of New York City, Weeksville, New York City

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a challenging 2020 draws to a close, the Weeksville Heritage Center looks to mark the occasion with a vibrant virtual celebration rooted in the uplifting principles of Kwanzaa.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a challenging 2020 draws to a close, the Weeksville Heritage Center looks to mark the occasion with a vibrant virtual celebration rooted in the uplifting principles of Kwanzaa.
  • This year, the Weeksville Heritage Center is getting an early start on the Kwanzaa holiday, coinciding with the institution's Weeksville Weekend, which takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
  • Guests will have the opportunity to support Black businesses by purchasing gifts from retail consortium Black-Owned Brooklyn ,which will be featured on the Weeksville Heritage Center website.
  • Join Weeksville Heritage Center for its final Weeksville Weekend of the year, RSVP for Kwanzaa Fest: 2020 Rising in Principle at www.weeksvillesociety.org .

Georgia Power, Southern Company Foundation award more than $1.6 million in support of Georgia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities for critical technology needs

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Friday, November 20, 2020
United States, Historically black colleges and universities, Spelman College, Morehouse College, GEORGIA, Atlanta, African-American culture, Honda Battle of the Bands, Black mecca

ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and its parent, Southern Company, are supporting Georgia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with $1.625 million in funding through the Southern Company Foundation.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and its parent, Southern Company, are supporting Georgia's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with $1.625 million in funding through the Southern Company Foundation.
  • The grants will be used for technology tools, infrastructure, professional development and tech support for the 2020-2021 academic year.
  • In Georgia, the six HBCUs receiving support are: Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Morehouse College, Savannah State University and Spelman College.
  • Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company.

Wellness 4 Humanity: Biotechnology Meets The Live Event Space; The "Spread Love Not Covid" Tour Launches In The U.S. In 1st/QTR 2021

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Monday, November 16, 2020
African-American culture, Electronic dance music, Latin American culture, Music, Units of time, Culture

Wellness 4 Humanity (W4Humanity.com) is using biotechnology and life science in a paradigm shift to help propel humanity forward in our post-COVID-19 world.

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  • Wellness 4 Humanity (W4Humanity.com) is using biotechnology and life science in a paradigm shift to help propel humanity forward in our post-COVID-19 world.
  • The Spread Love Not Covid Tour is the first and only electronic dance music (EDM) tour to utilize F.D.A.
  • Simply put, there's simply no replacement for the shared communal experience the live entertainment space has to offer.
  • The temporary halt of mass gatherings has been most acutely experienced by those who work and play in the live entertainment sector.

UB Graduate Student Wins "Pitch for a Million" Real Estate Development Competition for Funding to Revitalize Baltimore's Historic Harlem Park

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Monday, November 16, 2020
African-American culture, Urban decay, Redevelopment, Harlem

Matthew H. King, a resident of Harlem Park, current University of Baltimore graduate student and founder and executive director of the Harlem Park Community Development Corporation, won the opportunity to receive funding via a real estate development loan and grants up to $1,000,000.00 to revitalize properties in the West Baltimore neighborhood.

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  • Matthew H. King, a resident of Harlem Park, current University of Baltimore graduate student and founder and executive director of the Harlem Park Community Development Corporation, won the opportunity to receive funding via a real estate development loan and grants up to $1,000,000.00 to revitalize properties in the West Baltimore neighborhood.
  • As a UB Real Estate Fellow, King developed a redevelopment proposal to bring new residential and commercial construction to Harlem Park.
  • The project will reclaim empty or vacant lots in Harlem Park to convert them into commercial, single-family, or multi-family properties.
  • As a Harlem Park resident with a background in real estate and financial services, King founded the Harlem Park CDC to address the systemic racism that has led to historic disinvestment in the community.

Evolution launches world´s first online live Craps game

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
African-American culture, Craps

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has announced the launch of the world's first ever online Live Craps game, set in an authentic underground, speakeasy-style studio.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has announced the launch of the world's first ever online Live Craps game, set in an authentic underground, speakeasy-style studio.
  • Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution, said: "Craps completes the Evolution portfolio in terms of offering every game you can find in a land-based casino.
  • Developing the game and capturing the unique excitement of the Craps table, but in an online setting, was a complex project.
  • That's why the game has both an `Easy Mode' and a simple online interactive tutorial that clearly explains how to play and enjoy the game.