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Nzuri Weekend Wrap Up
Nzuri Natural Hair Health and Beauty Showcase was a busy 3 day weekend. First it started off with the VIP Mixer present by Curls at The Belvedere in Houston’s Galleria area. It was a relaxed atmosphere where everyone could mix and mingle before the excitement of the next two days kicked in. The owner of…
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American Idol Ruben Studdard Performs in Birmingham
While in Birmingham, AL for the holidays, I attended the 9th Annual Just a Few Cats reunion concert with the band’s original lead singer and Season 2 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard. The concert took place two nights before Christmas at WorkPlay, a relatively small venue, but there isn’t a bad seat in the building….
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Nzuri Natural Hair Health and Beauty Showcase Preview
Nzuri Natural Hair Health and Beauty Showcase Preview Nzuri Natural Hair Health and Beauty Showcase is December 10 & 11 at Reliant Center here in Houston. Nzuri is an opportunity to meet, mingle and network with many gamechangers from across the country. Here are some of the special treats you can snatch while there: Miss Jessie’s swag…
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CNN’s Black In America Covers Blacks in Silicon Valley : View the entire documentary here
CNN’s Black in America explores the trials and triumphs of African American tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Watch the entire episode below. To join other Black bloggers around the world, visit BlackBloggersConnect.com
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Black Bloggers Join Nationwide To Support Troy Davis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 19, 2011 – Troy Davis was convicted in 1989 of murdering a Savannah police officer. However, the case against Davis lacked any significant evidence connecting him to the crime. The Troy Davis case has gained international attention causing even Archbishop Desmond Tutu to chime in. Yet, the…
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Twitter Forum Thursday August 25th: The Strength of Black Bloggers In The Digital Age
Black Bloggers Connect is hosting its first Twitter forum on Thursday August 25th, 2011 at 7 pm -9pm EST. The Twitter forum is titled “The Strength of Black Bloggers in the Digital Age”. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 23, 2011 – Black Bloggers Connect is hosting its first Twitter forum on Thursday…
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Colorism Still Exists at HBCUs
By William Jackson, M.Ed. “I leave you racial dignity. I want Negroes to maintain their human dignity at all costs.” Mary McLeod Bethune I recently drove my son to check off campus housing at his college and overheard a discussion between several young ladies. They were talking about another girl in a matter that they…
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Black Bloggers Connect™: Social media network for Black bloggers
BlackBloggersConnect.com is a social network for Black bloggers. People of color have been blogging by the thousands across the Internet. Black Bloggers Connect, is a platform for these bloggers to connect and discuss important issues. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 30, 2011 – BlackBloggersConnect.com launched on June 17, 2011 and is a…
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Give a new book to 100,000 black kids for Black History Month
Let us tell you about a new website that could potentially be a game-changer for black children across the globe. NorthParan.com is adding a philanthropic touch to the business of selling black books. For every book purchased on the site, North Paran will donate a book to a child in need. The site’s slogan is…