The National Bar Association, (“NBA”) one of the preeminent bar associations in the world and its President Joseph M. Drayton, a partner at Cooley LLP, are pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of its “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” awards. The awards recognize the nation’s top 40 lawyers under the age 40 who exemplify […]
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Black Owned Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Secures Cannabis Convenience Store Distribution Deal For Drip SZN, a New CBD-Based Lifestyle Brand
LOS ANGELES – Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Inc., (https://www.vedicpharma.com/), an African American owned and operated naturopathy pharmaceutical company and cannabis testing laboratory, has announced a ground breaking distribution agreement with Fresh Choice LLC convenience store distributors, and the Bakersfield, CA 7-Eleven Franchisee Association, both minority dominated operations. The agreement will encompass the sales and distribution of Drip […]
Howard University Rises in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 National Graduate School Rankings
WASHINGTON – Howard University’s graduate programs in social work, business, education, and law increased in the annual national rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 “Best Graduate Schools” listing. The School of Social Work is ranked No. 25, the School of Business is ranked No. 67, The School of Education is ranked […]
Kroger Supermarkets to Carry Black Family-Owned Food Product Line, Heritage Fare, in Over 1,000 Stores
Crypto Boxers Takes on PlayStakes LLC As New Game Developers
Crypto Boxers Takes on PlayStakes LLC As New Game Developers Atlanta – Andrew Gilliam, the concept creator behind, Crypto Boxers, the first and only boxing game operating on blockchain technology, has announced that PlayStakes LLC has joined them in the ring as their new game development team. Crypto Boxers made headlines early last year as […]
National Trust Raises Over $10 Million to Preserve Historic Black Sites
WASHINGTON – Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced one year after the launch of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund the organization has hit a funding milestone, raising more than $10M dollars for this $25M initiative. The Action Fund aims to uplift stories of African American achievement, activism, and community, crafting a […]
Award Winning Couple & Best Selling Authors Launch Positive Affirmation Apparel to Help Returning Citizens from Incarceration
Atlanta, GA — An affirmation or words of positivity have been the daily go to for millions of people to get through the monotony of disappointments that weighs us down. From a stressful job, a road raging commute, a helicopter life or toxic relationship, affirmations are what we see daily on social media and are […]
Freddie Figgers is the First African American Entrepreneur to Develop His Own 4G LTE Smart Phone
Freddie Figgers is an inventor, computer programmer, software engineer, and entrepreneur. He is the youngest person in history to hold a FCC license, which allows him to operate his own cell phone company. Founded in Quincy, Florida, his company, Figgers Communications, has already developed it’s soon to be released Figgers F2 4G LTE smart phone […]
Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles Launches it’s Newest TV Commercial
NEW ORLEANS – Ma Mommas House took home the gold earlier this year and Rene Porche’-Poyraz aka Chef Reero became the “Red Bean Queen”. Ma Mommas House defeated Joey K’s (Magazine Street) in the final round of the 2018 Red Bean Madness Competition, with 57 pots of red beans competing from around the city of […]