villagechief, Author at Dogon Village

The Harlem Shake Gets Shook with DAMA Tequila at Heather West’s Luscious Maven Pole Dance Studio

March 5, 2013 villagechief 0

North Hollywood, CA – The luscious mavens at Heather West’s Luscious Maven Pole Dance Studio took to the poles and shook up their own version of the viral dance craze, The Harlem Shake. The performance took place inside the dance studio after a recent open house gathering. Participants included instructors, students and well wishers who […]

Headlines

Black Women Assert their Agenda with Visits to Capitol Hill and the White House During BWR Women of Power Summit

March 4, 2013 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – Women of power from ten states will celebrate International Women’s History Month with a bang, converging on the nation’s capitol to visit elected officials reminding them that Black women who voted in record numbers expect our leaders to stop the partisan politics and pass legislation that creates good paying jobs with livable […]

Environment

President Obama’s Call to Tackle Climate Change Answered by HBCU Green Ambassadors

February 27, 2013 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – As President Barack Obama reiterated the need to fight climate change during his State of the Union Address Tuesday night, “Green Ambassadors” were already doing their part to tackle climate change by promoting sustainable lifestyles to students and staff at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Selected and trained by UNCF Special […]

News

MomsRising Fights Childhood Obesity, Hosting Food Power Conference & Special Screening of Award-Winning Film “Soul Food Junkies”

February 27, 2013 villagechief 0

Documentary addresses the pros and cons of traditional soul food featuring insight from Dick Gregory, Sonia Sanchez and Michaela Angela Davis New York – In an effort to promote healthy eating habits and help reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity, MomsRising will bring together moms, dads, bloggers, and community activists for a “Food Power” conference, […]

News

Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Announces Nationwide Registration as Jay Leno Gives a Nod to the Pageant on The Tonight Show

January 29, 2013 villagechief 0

Los Angeles – It was 1993 when actress/ choreographer caught the vision that she would positively impact the lives of aspiring little African American girls, instilling in them a strong sense of self-esteem and purpose. She produced her very first Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant and has never looked back. Today, twenty years later, […]

Atlanta News

Lillian Lewis, wife of Congressman John Lewis remembered: “Good night and see you in the morning”

January 13, 2013 villagechief 0

ATLANTA – ( ByArit Essien) – “Compassionate yet compulsive.” “A work horse, not a show horse.” “A woman who did not just come and occupy space…” Described for her many attributes, both charming and impressive –though she found comfort in being a life partner and confidant behind the scenes, Lillian Lewis, 73, an outspoken civil rights activist […]

Entertainment

Former High Ranking Member of the Gangster Disciples, Harold “Noonie G” Ward Drops New Book and Re – Releases DVD Narrated by Kanye West and Common

December 11, 2012 villagechief 0

Chicago – As street gang violence in Chicago rages out of control, law keepers and politicians continue to toil with solutions. A generational saga, not many can relate to the back-story causes that rest at the root of this very tragic dilemma. With history dating as far back to the influence of the original gangster […]

Headlines

Black Women’s Roundtable Unites a Diverse Group of Women Leaders and Organizations in Support of United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice

November 28, 2012 villagechief 0

Washington, DC – A diverse group of women leaders and organizations have joined forces with the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) to launch a campaign to express their unequivocal support of United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice and to encourage senate and congressional leaders to treat the esteemed public servant with respect. In addition to signing on […]

News

7 Things You Need to Know to Prepare the Family to Vote in 2012

October 31, 2012 villagechief 0

1. VERIFY your Registration Status & Your Poll Location BEFORE Election Day by calling your Board of Elections, 1-866-MYVOTE1 or visit ww.unityvoterempowermentcampaign.org. 2. Be sure to TAKE PROPER ID TO VOTE. Check ID requirements for your state in advance at www.costoffreedom.info. 3. VOTE EARLY or Absentee Ballot if you know you will be out of […]