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Black speech-language pathologist releases new book helping children overcome speech impairments

Black speech-language pathologist releases new book helping children overcome speech impairments

Myles B. Nobles, an author and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), has a deep passion for helping children gain the communication skills needed to reach their full potential. His newly published book, The Courageous Lion in Milo, is a children’s speech therapy book written to help kids overcome their communication obstacles, grow confidence in their communication abilities and...

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Author reveals in new book how women can respond to martial infidelity

Author reveals in new book how women can respond to martial infidelity

Infidelity: No one is immune. However, that does not mean it has to destroy marriages and homes. Married women can rise above infidelity by defeating their husbands’ mistresses, says author Scholastica Bassey in her new book, How to Beat My Husband’s Mistress. “This is the first book of its kind,” said Bassey. “While many women choose...

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The creators of the black foodie finder app have acquired blackchef.com

The creators of the black foodie finder app have acquired blackchef.com

Black Foodie Finder, a popular app database of Black-owned eateries and restaurants, has acquired BlackChef.com to bring about a more solid relationship and interaction among Black chefs, kitchen managers, caterers, and restaurant owners. BlackChef.com is an online platform that is known for connecting black people that provide various culinary services and providing a virtual platform for people...

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Founder of several six-figure businesses launches curriculum for aspiring black women CEOs

Founder of several six-figure businesses launches curriculum for aspiring black women CEOs

Meet Angela Y. Ervin, founder of the 6-Figure Entrepreneurial Lab for female CEOs, a unique workshop, podcast, and curriculum that was established to assist other like-minded entrepreneurs to expand their personal brands. For over 25 years, she has been empowering and transforming the lives of men and women entrepreneurs across the country as the President and CEO...

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Jenny Delacruz, award-winning author, releases second book about Haiti

Jenny Delacruz, award-winning author, releases second book about Haiti

“For many, the nation of Haiti has been associated with natural disasters and political unrest, but it’s important to learn the history of Haiti from various perspectives,” says author Jenny Delacruz. In her graphic comic book geared towards children ages 7-12, Friday Stories Learning About Haiti 2, Jenny gives both children and adults a glimpse of...

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Lisa Johnson among several black women entrepreneurs chosen for Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business program

Lisa Johnson among several black women entrepreneurs chosen for Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business program

This year, Lisa Johnson, owner and founder of Mathtopian Preparation, Inc., was selected along with 44 others for the 2021 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses national program. Launched in 2009, the program provides business education, support services and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. A teacher by trade, Lisa taught at several independent schools in Los Angeles...

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Black mompreneur creates card game that changes the way parents talk to kids

Black mompreneur creates card game that changes the way parents talk to kids

Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab and Macro Social Worker, has developed an interactive social-emotional learning kids’ card game called the EQ Kids Crew. The card game employs an innovative, fun approach to helping children understand their emotions and developing healthy coping techniques. Chelsea, a proud mother of two, has triumphed through her fair share of...

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Black-owned beauty supply store owner celebrates 13 years, launches braids beauty subscription box

Black-owned beauty supply store owner celebrates 13 years, launches braids beauty subscription box

Donna Heath-Gonzalez is a native of Jamaica who immigrated to the U.S. and became an entrepreneur during the 2008 recession. She exited her career in the finance industry to pursue her passion when she opened BABSHair & Beauty™, which now consists of two thriving brick-and-mortar beauty supply stores in the state of Pennsylvania, and an online...

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Taraji P Henson’s top 7 black business gift guide

Taraji P Henson’s top 7 black business gift guide

Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a new Buy Black Gift Guide on Instagram. If you’re looking for unique products for any occasion check out the complete list of brands on her Instagram page @tphbytaraji....