jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 9, 2012, 10:34 am
Reebok and Meek Mill team up for charity event at the Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia Earlier this week, Reebok and Meek Mill teamed up for a charity event benefiting the boys and girls basketball teams at Meek's own high school - Strawberry Mansion High School - in Philadelphia...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 8, 2012, 5:31 am
Krystal Harrell got her start as an entrepreneur at age 13. Her mother loaned her $20 to start Lucky You Design, which took off when Harrell expanded the clothing company from pajamas to customized apparel and accessories -- she was all of 16 at the time. She sold Lucky You in 2009, and used that fu...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 7, 2012, 7:51 am
The Black Inventor Online Museum ™, is a look at the great and often unrecognized pioneers in the field of invention and innovation. Achievements by Black inventors can be seen as far back as ancient Africa but much of society has no idea that many of the products or devices that make ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 6, 2012, 11:20 am
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, said Friday that it has named Rosalind Brewer as CEO of Sam's Club -- the first woman and the first African-American to hold a CEO position at one of the company's business units. Brewer, 49, is replacing Brian C...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 5, 2012, 9:23 am
50 Cent promises that his new line of SMS Audio headphones will beat out any current market competition, but the G-Unit CEO is also donating some of the proceeds from headphone sales to Feeding America. "Because of my Street King initiative, with every purchase there's a meal being provided through ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 4, 2012, 8:19 am
... for education reform. Joining the organization in 1983, Mr. Canada ... Life," "Good Morning America," "Nightline," "The Charlie Rose Show," as well in articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, ... to end ‘America's war against itself' cannot be imagined." In ... a re...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 3, 2012, 8:07 am
When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful ent...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 3, 2012, 12:51 am
Wayne Sutton is an entrepreneur, advisor and technology journalist. Wayne helps individuals, startups and businesses succeed in understanding how to communicate on the social web via web development, user experience, brand strategy and marketing (Mobile and Social). With 10 plus years of exper...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Feb 1, 2012, 6:57 am
Ever since crime started declining in American cities in the 1990s, researchers have been hunting for the reasons why. After more than a decade of research, many argued that smarter policing, more incarceration, the waning of the crack epidemic, improved home security, and legislation such as the Br...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 31, 2012, 7:55 pm
Linda Gooden is Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business area and an officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Under her leadership, IS&GS includes 30,000 experienced professionals who provide integrated information technology solutions, s...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 30, 2012, 12:06 pm
Bernardo LaPallo talked to the local news a few months back and revealed his secret to reaching 110 years of age. Mr. LaPallo explained that the saying is true, you are what you eat. The 5 foods that he credits his health to are: Garlic Honey Cinamon Chocolate
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 29, 2012, 11:45 am
When Robbie Montgomery, a 1960's backup singer and former "Ikette" of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venture -- a soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pie's. At her family-oriented eatery, which s...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 28, 2012, 10:37 am
The HBCU Digest is a daily news curation site, providing news synopsis, links and commentary on stories about America’s historically black colleges and universities. Started in January 2010, the site has grown from a news aggregation site (taking portions of content from other sources) to providin...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 27, 2012, 10:22 am
When Commander Robert Peary reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909, one other American was with him—Matthew Henson, a black man from Maryland who had been Peary’s faithful companion through 22 years of polar exploration. This is Henson’s story in his own words, from his early years as a...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 26, 2012, 9:46 am
Blackflix.com was started as an African American alternative to the standard fare of movie reviews and web sites that impersonally and consistently overlook the contributions of Black stars, film makers, directors, writers and other Black film professionals. Through the committed effort of the...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 24, 2012, 8:05 pm
Inspire troubled youth to believe they can achieve, engage them to think creatively and empower them to change the course their lives.  The Chef Jeff Foundation (TCJF) will be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by celebrity chef, Chef Jeff Henderson. Chef Jeff understands the importance of...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 23, 2012, 8:12 pm
The overall concept of the 100 began in New York in 1963 when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. The group eventually adopted the name, "100 Black Men, Inc." as a sign of solidarity. These men envisioned an organization...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 22, 2012, 7:57 pm
Alchemist Management is a dynamic new name in the world of MMA athlete management and marketing. Capitalizing on the deep experience and professionalism of its founding executive team, Alchemist Management creates unique opportunities in sports and entertainment for its clients who include some of t...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 21, 2012, 2:49 pm
... . Here Tyson examines and shatters the mold of traditional retirement ideas that reek of defeat; she demonstrates a winning and fresh philosophy that is effective for anyone at any age. How I Retired at 26! provides an eye-opening practical process for obtaining personal, profession...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 20, 2012, 10:10 am
Officially launched in 2005 with 2 eye-catching designs, cornbread fed and pretty little brown girl.  The idea for Cocoa Babies was born a year earlier after the line's creator was inspired to design clothing that represented a healthy alternative to the sexually explicit and otherwise inappropriat...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 20, 2012, 9:51 am
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the Tuskegee Airmen prior to a movie screening of “Red Tails” in the Family Theater of the White House, on Friday (Jan. 13, 2012). Some of the cast was also at the screening including pictured below: (L-R) Ne-Yo, Tristan Wilds, Nat...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 19, 2012, 10:52 am
... encourage the use and development of technology amongst African Americans. Our podcasts are ... of African Americans that are considering technology as a career path. About the ... with a great passion for anything technology. Ronnie Hash is a Systems ... Linux guy with a passion fo...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 18, 2012, 8:57 am
The Black Reel Awards annually spotlights the best African-American performances in theatrical, independent and television films. Founded in 2000 under the leadership of Tim Gordon and Sabrina McNeal and based in the Nation’s Capital, The Black Reel Awards were created to annually honor Afri...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jan 17, 2012, 9:10 am
In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twenty-two hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan t...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Nov 2, 2011, 8:30 am
Although the blog was first launched Monday, March 30th, 2008, the concept of verysmartbrothas.com was first conceived by Johnson D. Riley and Randolph (Kim) Springer, 25-year-old roommates at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in July of 1913. Springer, the the self-proclaimed “ladies man...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 27, 2011, 12:51 pm
NEW YORK — On Thursday night, Jay-Z hosted a carnival at the Hudson River Park pier for his Shawn Carter Foundation. But it wasn't all Ferris wheels and funnel cakes — unfortunately Momofuku doesn't make those. The event was called Making the Ordinary Extraordinary, and it sought to raise fu...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 27, 2011, 7:29 am
Will Smith just bought a much bigger playground to spend most of his days.The Philadelphia native and wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are officially minority shareholders of the 76ers NBA team in a deal that was confirmed by the league on Tuesday.The "Men In Black" star and his wife are part of an owners...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 25, 2011, 12:50 pm
According to a press release, "The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, an organization dedicated to youth development by providing access and opportunities for young people in their community regardless of economic, social and family circumstances, today announced a remarkable contribution from business ma...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 23, 2011, 8:24 am
A blended family with an Psychologist and English Professor as mom and dad - children growing up in today's ever-changing society, and a family friend who has not been so lucky in love. Source: http://www.bet.com/shows/reed-between-the-lines.htm Next Episode Tuesday, October 25 at 10:00pm
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 13, 2011, 10:56 am
$4000 Needed for Travel to Sierra Leone in Novemberuhuru!The All African People’s Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) is calling on all friends, members and supporters to help with urgently needed resources to send an AADPEP leadership contingent to Sierra Leone.The purpose of the November ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Oct 6, 2011, 10:28 am
MYDF Mission Statement Our Mission is to provide underserved youth a path to empowerment and educational excellence through academic programming, college access skills, and personal development. The BeginningManifest Your Destiny Foundation, is a non-profit youth organization established by Ivy Leag...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Aug 9, 2011, 9:48 am
Developing Options is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to community development and the cultural and economic revitalization of communities worldwide. Founded in 2004 by world peacemaker Eugene “Big U” Henley with the vision of offering services that assist people who are experienci...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jul 27, 2011, 7:23 am
The Black Benefactors is a social investment club comprised of individual members, local businesses and organizations that are dedicated to addressing the societal ills facing the African American community. Also known as a giving circle, member donations are pooled with the donations of other membe...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jul 18, 2011, 2:23 pm
Wunjae Hand Blended total Body ButtersWunjae products  began in 2008. With the premise to offer a truly natural product that anyone can use . Today this simple premise is unchanged. Wunjae Hand Blended Total Body Butters has enjoyed a growing and steady base of repeat customers across the cou...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jul 12, 2011, 2:53 pm
New York, NY (July 7, 2011) -- BlackBloggersConnect.com launched on June 17, 2011 and is a new social network for Black bloggers. People of color have been blogging by the thousands across the Internet. This digital boom highlights the potential for people of African descent to connect and address i...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jul 10, 2011, 9:08 pm
Ken Chenault helped bring AmEx back from the brink. Now, he may be on the brink of even bigger things At Bowdoin College in the early 1970s, Ken Chenault spent endless hours at the Afro-American Center debating the great issues of the era with his classmates. That his peers often chose Chenaul...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jul 6, 2011, 1:08 pm
Washington, DC (July 5, 2011) -- Expert Mac Repair Inc., a subsidiary of Anson & Anson, a minority owned firm has developed an inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to repairing MacBook computers damaged by liquids. The company's Apple certified technicians perform Macbook repair an...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 29, 2011, 10:34 am
There's a new star rising on Pelham Parkway and her name is Autum Shante.  This young prodigy is on the road to doing something extraordinary. This fall, she's heading to the University of Connecticut for her freshman year, at the amazing age ofthirteen.  Autum has got a lot going for her. S...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 28, 2011, 8:22 am
The book The 50th Law grew out of the friendship and mutual admiration between 50 Cent and Robert Greene. Greene's book The 48 Laws of Power, which has long been a staple in the hip hop world, came to the attention of 50, who asked his manager to set up a meeting. Greene has said he was surpri...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 26, 2011, 8:47 am
The book The 50th Law grew out of the friendship and mutual admiration between 50 Cent and Robert Greene. Greene's book The 48 Laws of Power, which has long been a staple in the hip hop world, came to the attention of 50, who asked his manager to set up a meeting. Greene has said he was surprised by...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 24, 2011, 7:56 am
Legendary West Coast rapper, actor and television show producer Ice Cube has joined forces with a Los Angeles –based artwork company that will reproduce personally autographed artwork from Cube, with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the unique pieces supporting Los Angeles County AIDS ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 17, 2011, 6:25 am
Hold your head high, stick your chest out. You can make it. It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive. Don't you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith. In the end faith will not disappoint. Jesse Jackson, Keep Hope Alive I decided I wasn't going to come down....
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 14, 2011, 1:53 am
As President and Chief Operating Officer, Don Thompson directs global strategy and operations for the 32,000 McDonald’s restaurants in 117 countries to create value for McDonald’s and its shareholders.Previously, Mr. Thompson was President of McDonald’s USA. In this role, he was responsible fo...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Jun 7, 2011, 6:23 am
ODUNDE, has gained a reputation as one of Philadelphia's brightest cultural jewel. The word ODUNDE originates with the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa. It means "Happy New Year".  The ODUNDE festival is an occasion marked by joy and hope, a joy which is highlighted by a ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - May 11, 2011, 6:31 pm
Posted by:Jay Kernis - Senior Producer  ONLY ON THE BLOG: Answering today’s six OFF-SET questions is Dr. William R. Harvey, president of Virginia’s Hampton University since 1978.  His 33-year term is one of the longest tenures of any sitting president of a college or university in the countr...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - May 9, 2011, 7:08 pm
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Roadside Attractions' music documentary "Thunder Soul" is getting a boost from Jamie Foxx. The Oscar-winning actor and singer will present the film for its September release. Directed by Mark Landsman, who produced along with Snoot Entertainment's Keith Calder ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Apr 29, 2011, 6:50 pm
A Salute to Black History Understanding Wisdom And FOREVER Appreciating The Past Dr. Alice Tyler Milton~ Associate Dean of Business and Information Technologies (BIT) Division ~~Chairperson of the BIT Birmingham Campus~ ~ Acting Director of the Small Business Center ~ ~ College Webmaster/BlackBo...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Apr 22, 2011, 7:27 pm
The feature-length documentary On the Shoulders of Giants honors a group of sports pioneers who have been all but forgotten to time, and it celebrates the legacy of a magical game – and the shoulders that today’s players stand on. This story finds its footing in the rhythms of jazz, its roots ...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Apr 21, 2011, 2:16 am
The Black History Showcase features a diverse mix of enlightening exhibits and activities that use “real people, real objects and real stories” to accurately present important eras and extraordinary achievements or events in African American history. This tribute to Black History utilizes intera...
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jake p. posted an article on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB) - Apr 14, 2011, 11:18 pm
Built with precision, intelligence and creativity, the Wi.U (Why You?) is the world's finest wireless charger. Complete with a belt clip for enhanced portability, the Wi.U Charger is not only easy to carry, it can stretch your phone's battery up to 3 days at a time. Wi.U is especially built for Smar...
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