African-American people

Nipsey Hussle's First Posthumous Album Makes Fans Happy

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Sunday, August 1, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CEO Juice Lee of Juice Division Records releases "Hussle Music".

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CEO Juice Lee of Juice Division Records releases "Hussle Music".
  • Hussle Music is a 6 track EP featuring collaborations the late Nipsey Hussle recorded with San Diego rap artist.
  • The official music video "Blue Dreams" was filmed by Juice Lee at Nipsey Hussle's downtown studio location in Los Angeles.
  • To listen to Hussle Music - EP click link:

Frederick Douglass Foundation to Address Critical Race Theory Head On

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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BLUE SPRINGS, Mo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The controversial Critical Race Theory or CRT seems to have the upper hand in American discourse.

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  • BLUE SPRINGS, Mo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The controversial Critical Race Theory or CRT seems to have the upper hand in American discourse.
  • However, more concerned Americans see the agenda for what it is another way to divide our nation by targeting our children.
  • The Frederick Douglass Foundation of Missouri has created an award for President Donald J. Trump for his outstanding leadership and magnificent accomplishments that ushered in more liberty and prosperity during his tenure.
  • Visit http://www.FDFmissouri.org
    Thomas Smith, President, Frederick Douglas Foundation of Missouri, +1 816.315.5635, [email protected]

Former Senior Policy Advisor at HUD, John Ligon, Joins US Housing Consultants

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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CONCORD, N.H., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --US Housing Consultants is proud to announce that John Ligon, former Senior Policy Advisor to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, is joining our team as an Executive Vice President.

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  • CONCORD, N.H., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --US Housing Consultants is proud to announce that John Ligon, former Senior Policy Advisor to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, is joining our team as an Executive Vice President.
  • "We are excited to welcome John Ligon to our team," said Jim Campanella, US Housing Consultants' CEO.
  • I have known US Housing Consultants as a leader in the affordable housing industry through its commitment to safe and high-quality affordable housing.
  • US Housing Consultants is a national, affordable housing consulting and training company, providing services for owners, investors, and managers of affordable housing.

Marugame Udon Celebrates Summer Games With Lupe Fiasco And A Taste Of Tokyo

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Udon, Japanese cuisine, Japanese noodles, Marugame Seimen, Musicians, African-American people, Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco is known, along with his music, fashion and other entrepreneurial pursuits, for his love of Japanese culture and food especially at Marugame Udon, both in Tokyo and stateside.

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  • Lupe Fiasco is known, along with his music, fashion and other entrepreneurial pursuits, for his love of Japanese culture and food especially at Marugame Udon, both in Tokyo and stateside.
  • "Marugame has stayed true to its roots and serves up completely authentic udon and other dishes - I feel like I'm in Tokyo whenever I go in for a meal."
  • "Our partnership with The Lupe Fiasco is a fun way to showcase how accessible and enjoyable authentic Japanese food is," said Marugame Udon Chief Operating Officer Pete Botonis.
  • "As the world focuses on Tokyo for the Summer Games, we think it's a great time to celebrate and experience the rich culinary tradition of udon and our deep roots in Japan with our Taste of Tokyo event."

This Is Not a Coin LLC offers Obama NFT comes to DC

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
African-American people, American writers, Obama family, Illinois, Real-time web, South of Market, San Francisco, Text messaging, Twitter, Inauguration of Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

The filmmakers were granted priority access to capture four days of official public events from an artistic perspective.

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  • The filmmakers were granted priority access to capture four days of official public events from an artistic perspective.
  • Linking past and present, they note that the experience of being at Obama's inauguration "is the same energy we see in today's NFT community."
  • "This Is Not A Coin's Twitter also states that they have "no affiliation with Barack Obama or Red Digital Cinema."
  • Inquiries: This Is Not A Coin via email, [email protected] or Twitter:@thisisnotacoin
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Park West Gallery Wins EMMY Award for Its Live-Streaming Online Auction Program

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Musicians, Entertainers, African-American people, Emmy Awards, Kanye West

This weekend, Park West's online auctions received a new honorthe company's very first EMMY Award.

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  • This weekend, Park West's online auctions received a new honorthe company's very first EMMY Award.
  • Park West Gallery won the EMMY for Best Program Promotion (Single Spot) from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at an award ceremony that was live-streamed on YouTube on Saturday, May 19.
  • "This EMMY Award is a wonderful validation of our efforts, and I can't congratulate the Park West Studios team enough for their terrific work in bringing this award-winning video to life."
  • You can learn more about Park West Gallery and its over 50-year history at http://www.parkwestgallery.com
    Park West also hosts live-streaming online art auctions every weekend.

America's Egg Farmers Issue TikTok #EggDishChallenge with Celebrity Chef & TV Host Chef Lovely to Help Local Restaurants Rebound from Pandemic

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Businesspeople, African-American people, American writers, Menu, Restaurant, Oprah Winfrey, Chef

To further help local restaurants rebound, the AEB is donating $10,000 each to ten selected restaurants across the country.

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  • To further help local restaurants rebound, the AEB is donating $10,000 each to ten selected restaurants across the country.
  • It is more important than ever to inspire diners to safely return to their local restaurants and celebrate the incredible creations on those menus," said Chef Lovely.
  • Restaurants were one of the hardest hit industries throughout the pandemic and consumers are looking for new ways to help restaurants recover.
  • About Connie Lovely Jackson 'Chef Lovely' @cheflovely:
    Connie Lovely Jackson, aka Chef Lovely, is a Celebrity Chef and TV Host of "Lovely Bites" on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Men's Grooming Shop Hammer & Nails Expands into the Northeast

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Ilona Kirzhner, a franchisee for Hammer & Nails, also purchased Area Developer rights to Washington, DC, and Maryland.

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  • Ilona Kirzhner, a franchisee for Hammer & Nails, also purchased Area Developer rights to Washington, DC, and Maryland.
  • As an Area Developer for Hammer & Nails, Yurick will grow the brand in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
  • Yurick is not the only new Area Developer for Hammer & Nails in the Northeast.
  • Hammer & Nails has a first-to-market advantage in the ever-growing $21B male grooming industry as the only niche male grooming franchise available.

Martini Harris, Comedian and Acting Sensation, Signs With Rod Harrell of RLHTalent Management

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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's Comic View, Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, and One Mic Stand hosted by Kevin Hart.

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  • 's Comic View, Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, and One Mic Stand hosted by Kevin Hart.
  • Martini has toured and opened for the likes of Steve Harvey, Mike Epps, Tommy Davidson, D.L.
  • Rod L. Harrell is CEO of RLHTalent Management, Publicity and Productions LLC.
  • Rod L. Harrell says: "We are very excited to sign Martini as he is a very talented comedian and entertainer.We are planning something very big with Martini, and our other talented comedian, Alex Ortiz, and one other to be announced."

Neighborhoods.com Appoints Ted Ellis as Chief Technology Officer

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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CHICAGO, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhoods.com, a leading operator of specialized online real estate marketplaces, is pleased to welcome Ted Ellis as chief technology officer, effective immediately.

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  • CHICAGO, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhoods.com, a leading operator of specialized online real estate marketplaces, is pleased to welcome Ted Ellis as chief technology officer, effective immediately.
  • "We are thrilled to have Ted on the executive team and look forward to the financial and business accomplishments we will achieve with his visionary leadership."
  • Prior to Neighborhoods.com, Ellis was the former CTO of Knock Rentals, where he played an essential role in helping the company secure $10 million in Series A funding.
  • Most recently, Ellis consulted startup and midsized companies, and advised on technical architecture, recruitment and product strategy.