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Racial and wealth disparities in the United States have been thrown into sharp relief by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial unrest throughout 2020. We see more clearly than ever just how often Black business owners and creatives have been thought of as less than their Caucasian counterparts – and Black businesses are paying the price.
Black businesses are impacted more deeply than Caucasian businesses by COVID-related closures, due to the long history of racial inequality that’s now exacerbated by the ongoing state of emergency.
It feels like an overwhelming problem – and it is – but there’s one simple thing you can do right now to help: Shop at Black-owned businesses whenever you can.
Supporting Black-owned businesses helps provide much-needed stability to business owners that have been hard hit by the pandemic. And you’re laying a foundation to continue to support Black businesses long after the crisis is over.
Once you start paying attention to who owns the businesses you shop at and where your money is going, you’ll be surprised at how your mindset starts to shift. It’s an easy, practical step to start changing the way you think while providing tangible support to Black business owners who need your help right now.
Where to start? We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of 181 Black-owned businesses across the United States in many different categories. Check out the list below. To be added to the list, comment on the link below:
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(#MelanatedWealth) ! Paid off $120,000 debt in 2 years CONSCIOUSLY - with @TheUrbanFinance
#Trini Rev. Khaden Nurse (#TheUrbanFinance) joins Tiniki Riddick (myEcon) and @SekoVarner to talk about politics and money, investing in Marijuana, using a Su Su to go to college, combining conscious-building and wealth-building, Amos Wilson, Black Power, how he and his wifey-4-lifey paid off $120,000 OF DEBT IN 2 YEARS, and how theWE can do the same.
(#MelanatedWealth) Making Thousandaires into Millionaires - A. Donahue Baker on #GetOnCode
#GetOnCode - In this episode of Get On Code (The Fly Guys Show) we build with A. Donahue Baker of www.MoneyAve.com and Tiniki Riddick of myEcon. #PhiBetaSigma Brother A. Donahue Baker is a CPA, former Grammy-nominated music producer, and current real estate developer with a personal portfolio that includes over 500 units of residential/commercial properties nationwide. A. Donahue Baker recently co-founded a $10 million angel syndicate/VC fund to help theWE to create wealth and have access to capital.
Tiniki Riddick: https://www.triddick.myecon.net
(#MelanatedWealth) Will Mingo will make you rich! Owns checking cashers, now opening a Bank!
#GetOnCode - In this episode of Get On Code (The Fly Guys Show) we build with Will Mingo of HTTP://www.MoneyAve.com and Tiniki Riddick of myEcon. #PhiBetaSigma Brother Will Mingo - MBA, SHRM-SCP. Will Mingo has been Director, Global Infrastructure Consulting Services for a Fortune 50 Information Technology firm. Will had P&L accountability for an IT consulting business supporting $2B+ in enterprise hardware & software sales. He led a large global organization of engineers, consultants, project managers & operations support personnel. Previous to joining his current firm, Mingo worked at Mellon Human Resources & Investor Solutions where he was Vice President of the Business Integration function. Prior to Mellon, Will spent over a decade at Prudential Financial where he was a Director and performed leadership roles across multiple functions including Information Technology, Human Resources, Sales Operations and Corporate Risk Management. Additionally, Will previously served on the faculty of the Boston University Corporate Education Center where he taught project management courses in the Master’s Degree and certification programs. In addition to his success as a leader in Fortune 100 corporations over the past 20+ years, Mr. Mingo is an accomplished entrepreneur. Will holds a New Jersey Banking license as well as a New Jersey Bail Bonds license. Will also has an extensive background in real estate development and financing. He and his wife own The World of Beer sports bar in New Brunswick, NJ. Will has received numerous awards and honors for his academic, professional, & civic accomplishments. His successes have been featured in the New York Daily News and the Newark City News. Will holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from New York Institute of Technology. Will resides in Monroe Township, NJ with his wife Desiree and their sons James & William. He recently co-founded a bank to help theWE to create wealth and have access to capital. Tiniki Riddick: https://www.triddick.myecon.net
#MelanatedWealth The Melanated Wealth Series (Advancing Black Business to Black Generational Wealth) #Money #BlackBusiness #BlackFinance #PhiBetaSigma #OmegaPsiPhi
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Black Actress by Andrea Lewis - Must Watch Webseries #ForUsByUs. Created by Andrea Lewis ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"). This series
follows the character "Kori Bailey" through her trials and tribulations
of pursuing an acting career as a black woman in showbiz. Each episode
features a testimonial from a celebrity black actress on their own
experiences in the entertainment industry. Cameo appearances by Tatyana
Ali, Naturi Naughton, Reagan Gomez, Tristan Wilds, Melanie Fiona and
many more. For more web series, visit http://issarae.com
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MELANIN A Key To Freedom (The Black Family Journey Through the Nile and Beyond) - Dr. King
An excerpt from the lecture by DR RICHARD KING, MD author of African Origin of Biological Psychiatry,
Melanin: Key To Freedom, The Black Dot and many more articles. Dr. King
will be introducing a recently presented paper on
Melanin, Neuromelanin, Ben-Ben Stone and Egyptian History. . Dr. King
was a facilitator for many years at The Aquarian Spiritual Society under
the guidance of Dr. Alfred and Bernice Ligon of the Aquarian Bookstore
(1943-1992). Dr. Richard Devoid King MD practices psychiatry in Los
Angeles, California. Dr. King graduated with an MD 40 years ago.
The Youtube link: http://youtu.be/FcgbL8OGxzI
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It's a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about? Detective of fads and emerging subcultures, chronicler of jobs-you-never-knew-existed, Malcolm Gladwell's work is toppling the popular understanding of bias, crime, food, marketing, race, consumers and intelligence. http://www.ted.com/speakers/malcolm_gladwell.html
Be prepared, use strategy, make opportunity !
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About Barashango:
Rev. Dr. Ishakamusa Barashango began his journey to Nsamando, the land of the Ancestors on January 14, 2004. The dynamic minister, author, historian, educator and motivational speaker was born April 27, 1938 to Florine Mason in Philadelphia, PA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL and was awarded Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from the College of Doctors of the New Afrikan University Network System, Washington, DC and the Sankore Institute operating under the auspices of Texas Southern Universty, Houston,TX. Rev. Barashango founded the Temple of the Black Messiah, School of History and Religion and co-founded Fourth Dynasty Publishing Company of Silver Spring. He also taught history and religion at several colleges and universities. In August, 1996 he married Lydia Umyemi who worked with him to establish the Temple of the Black Messiah, New World Church of All Faiths, Philadelphia, PA. Baba is survived by his wife Lydia Umyemi, his children; Daima Abdur-Rasheed, Wayne (Chaka) Mason, Damali Mason, Osagefo, T-Shaka Changa Cunningham, Njema Walker, Imari Marcel Nialah Barashano Washington, several grandchildren, and a host of grandchildren. Condolences and donations may be sent in care of Lydia Umyemi, Cornucopia, 4942 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131. A tribute is planned for February 14, 2004.
Dr. Barashango departed from us to another sphere on January 14 in Philadelphia. He apparently succumbed to a heart attack during his morning walk. Barashango, who was elevated to a grand master scholar in 2000 while in Kemet and co-founder and creative director of the Fourth Dynasty Publishing Company in Silver Spring, Maryland, would have been 66 in April.
“I’ve known Dr. Barashango for more than a quarter of a century,” said Dr. Jack Felder. “In fact, we talked for about two hours two days before he made his transition. One thing he always stressed and that most impressed me was that we can never free our minds as long as we view God as a white man or as long as we keep worshiping white people’s Holy-days (Holidays). He was a pillar of our community.”
Dr. Barashango, affectionately known as Baba, received his bachelor of arts degree in religion from Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. He studied for his master’s degree at Northeastern Seminary in Takoma Park, Maryland. The New Afrikan University Network System of Washington, D.D. saluted him with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1979.
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How to graduate college with a job you love & less debt: Jullien G
The former, linear model of success is obsolete. Students are not getting the return on education investments that they did just 1 decade ago. Jullien Gordon helps this new generation realize their full potential by identifying four types of capital that blend work in harmony. The need for balance between book smarts and street smarts is more crucial than ever.
The video can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/29tJAgc54RA Jullien Gordon is the son of two doctors. As a result, people expected him to be some sort of super-doctor. Instead he became a superhero who goes by the name The PurposeFinder. As CEO of the Department of Motivated Vehicles, he spends his life helping individuals and organizations discover their purpose within and then helps them create business models that allow them to make a living doing what they love. Some people call it coaching and consulting, but Jullien calls it helping people D.R.E.A.M. awake. According to Jullien, to D.R.E.A.M. means to have your Desired Relationships Employment And Money and success is the equilibrium of these three elements for each individual.
He is also passionate about writing. He has published four books—The 8 Cylinders of Success: How To Align your Personal and Professional Purpose,Good Excuse Goals: How to End Procrastination & Perfectionism Forever, The Career Change Challenge and 101 Tings To Do Before You Graduate. He blogs regularly at JullienGordon.com on millennials, purpose, passions, and professional development.
In 2007, Jullien received two masters degrees from Stanford University—his MBA and Masters in Education—and in 2003 he received his B.A. from UCLA in 3 years. Jullien Gordon is originally from Oakland, California and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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ABC Report: http://youtu.be/TL6uVLfKRoo http://www.macklessonsradio.com/ Tariq Nasheed's response to the television programs report on Why Black Women can't find Black Men. If you are receiving this correspondence via email and are not able to view the accompanying video please visit http://youtu.be/VgK77f2rssY or http://www.blackimprovementmedia.blogspot.com to watch the video ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are receiving this correspondence via email and are not able to view the accompanying video please visit http://www.blackimprovementmedia.blogspot.com to watch the video described in the above text. The views expressed in the media presented on this site are not necessarily the views and opinions of the Imani Foundation, our members, staff, or sponsors. Find us on FACEBOOK under the name "The Black Improvement Movement". Subscribe to our posts by emailing imanifoundation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .
18 minutes of motivation featuring the "Get Out The Way" Speech
of Frank Brown Sr. and the 2010 Graduation Ceremony of Atlanta GA's
Booker T. Washington High School.
18 minutes of motivation featuring the "Get Out The Way"
Speech of Frank Brown Sr. and the 2010 Graduation Ceremony of Atlanta
GA's Booker T. Washington High School. Show this to your High School
student and have them writ...
Hebrew-Jewish, Islamic, and Christian sensitivity warning.
This presentation challenges some many of the commonly held beliefs of
these three religions. http://www.africanglobe.net...
African...
Three vignettes from Michelle Singletary on The Revolution
television series. In this video montage she discussed money drains and
aids people to make decisions that are impacted by finance. In the
background is the Caribb...
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu provides advice for parents, educators,
community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring
that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and
responsible African American ...
Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson presents concerns and solutions towards
ending 'Fatherlessness' and 'Motherlessness' problems that affect
communities of people of African descent.
Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson presents concerns and solutions
towards ending 'Fatherlessness' and 'Motherlessness' problems that
affect communities of people of African descent. This is a focused
section from a longer video in...
A video from a one-time special presentation done in a
classroom in 1996. Mr. VArner was a L.P.T. instructor (Literacy Passport
Test) and took one day away from curriculum to do a Black History
presenation. Some of the inf...
Recorded on January 28, 2012, during Dr. Umar's visit with
the HABESHA youth in Atlanta, GA. In this section Dr. Johnson gives the
students a Black History Lesson.
Recorded on January 28, 2012, during Dr. Umar's visit with
the HABESHA youth in Atlanta, GA. He stopped by to give a talk about
going to college. This message is great for 9th and 10th graders of
African descent.
This is a series of videos of speeches given by ET. Eric
Thomas is an author, educator, minister, activist, and motivational
speaker. However, he is also known by another name........the "Hip Hop
Preacher". Eric is known b...
A montage of various videos that can assist to aid our
students to think about attending college. The College Suite will be a
series of College-Attending Based montages to aid in College Awareness.
From volume one of the cassette tape series of the same name.
This is a recording of a lecture from the early 1990s. THEOLOGIAN,
AUTHOR, SCIENTIST, RESEARCHER & ANALYST Dr. Barashango is a
historian in the Black liberation...
Lecturer Seko Varner speaks to students at Norfolk State
University in 1997 about his research on the African Origins of Frats
& Sorors. This event was sponsored by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha
from Norfolk State University....
Raising Black Boys: Exploring the Journey from Boys to Men
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu - April 25, 2011
(Chicago, Illinois) - A three-year-old boy struts down the street wearing "gangsta" gear. A fourth grade boy can't read th...
Dr. Runoko Rashidi presents for The Imani Foundation (of
Virginia) in 2002 a slide lecture revealing his research into the
African presence in Early Europe. The lecture took place inside
Hunt-Mapp Middle School of Portsmou...
Michelle Singletary, nationally syndicated columnist at The
Washington Post, gave a speech at an economic empowerment meeting on
February, 27th 2010. If you love Susie Ormond, Dave Ramsey, or Clark
Howard..... You will lov...
2/6/2000 Runoko Rashidi provides his slide lecture entitled
"Unexpected faces in unexpected places. The Global African Presence."
This presentation occured at Old Dominion University in Norfolk
Virginia. His presentation w...
Footage from a Street Party held by the Universal Zulu
Nation's Chapter 30 (Solarflare Chapter) in July of 2000. Footage has
B-Boys & B-Girls from the chapter (at that time) as well as
performances from Hampton Roads Virgi...
Contact Eastern Star to present your thoughts for improvements or corrections: http://www.easternstarchurc...
Rev. Jeffrey A. Johnson Jr. preaches/teaches his Black to the Bible Vol. 1 - "The Biblical Black P...
Contact Eastern Star to present your thoughts for improvements or corrections: http://www.easternstarchurc...
Rev. Jeffrey A. Johnson Jr. preaches/teaches his Black to the Bible Vol. 2 - "Removing The Anti-Bl...
An interview with founders of the Uhuruu African-American
Cultural Society that began in the Hampton Roads area in 1988. This
television interview for WVEC-13 is focused on their upcoming 2nd annual
Kwanzaa Celebration.
W...
Rev. K. Price's presents the normaly overlooked African
influences in the Judaic-Chrisitan cultures and religions. This message
may be of interest to Ausar Ausetians, Hebrews, Jews, Christians,
Islamic people (Kemitic beli...
19 views.
This is a short edit from a longer speech given by Dr. Luck
Wilson (formerly of Norfolk State University) at the Chesapeake Virginia
of the NAACP annual Jubilee held on 01/05/1997.
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