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Carla Armstrong - Certified Life Coach

Carla Armstrong - Certified Life Coach Ms. Armstrong is a certified life coach with My Life Compass, a personal development company, where she provides group coaching services to women and teens. Compass provides her with an opportunity to offer coaching services for any woman at an affordable price. Ms. Armstrong also provides individual life coaching sessions which are specifically designed to suit the needs of the client.

As a result of the coaching business Ms. Armstrong has reignited her own passion of fashion design. Combining her coaching and fashion, Ms. Armstrong now provides clothing for the authentic women from the inside to the outside. For more information please contact her at www.carlaarmstrong.com.

The Challenges of Mass Incarceration in America

Mass Incarceration In America More Americans are serving time in prison or jail than at any point in the nation's history, reflecting an incarceration rate that greatly exceeds those found in other advanced democracies.

The growth of the nation's penal population during the past three decades has produced "a new group of social outcasts, defined by the shared experience of incarceration, crime, poverty, racial minority, and low education," according to Harvard University sociologist Bruce Western....Read more

African Americans Create Controversial Gospel Animated Series That Changes Children’s Behavior

Concerned parents are mad at Hollywood because their children are being negatively influenced as a result of watching mainstream animation on TV, movies, video games and the internet. According to TGKS Records Vice President, Horace Christian, angry Moms and Dads are crying out for an animated solution to their problem. Amazed parents all over the country are noticing that their children’s behavior is changing....Read more

1st Mariner Arena Brings Exciting New Opportunity for Advertising Revenue

Historically one of the most recognizable and profitable institutions in Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena is now partnering with Creative Visual Results (CVR) to install 50-inch high-definition LCD digital screens in the box office and main lobby, with plans to install 15 more screens throughout the arena within the next year....Read more

Stedman Graham: The “Athletes Against Drugs” Interview

Stedman Graham was born on March 6, 1951 in Whitesboro, NJ, a community founded in 1901 by a group of prominent African-Americans which included Booker T. Washington and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Stedman attended Middle Township High School where the 6’6” phenom starred on the varsity basketball team. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University, he played professionally in Europe for a few years before returning to the U.S. to work on his Master’s in Education from Ball State....Read more

Soulstice Joins NOH8 Campaign For Marriage Equality

Hip-hop artist SoulStice recently released “Strange Kinda Love,” the new single from his latest album, Beyond Borders. The single and video shares a powerful message about love and tolerance and stands up for marriage equality for same-sex couples. SoulStice has taken his advocacy for marriage equality a step further by joining the Los Angeles-based NOH8 Campaign, a photographic silent protest movement founded by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in response to Proposition 8 – the 2008 ban on same-sex marriage in the state of California...Read more

T.I. and Remy Martin Cognac Announce Partnership

T.I. and Remy Martin Cognac Announce Partnership Rémy Martin Cognac and Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. announced today they have formed a partnership to collaborate on creative projects and further the work of T.I.'s K.I.N.G. Foundation. T.I. has been named Global Creative Consultant to the iconic Rémy Martin brand...Read more

7th Annual Happy Nappy Day

One of the biggest events known to Baltimore, Happy Nappy Day is in it's 7th year and shows no signs of slowing down. Malaika Cooper founder of this soulful and fun filled day welcomes all the positive energy and relaxation in the world to none other than Gwynn Oak Park in Baltimore, Maryland. For seven years Malaika has found a way to combine the arts, natural hair care, and beauty into one all out day of fun and freedom to all who want to partake...Read more

“FestAfrica 2010” - 8th Annual African Festival in Baltimore-- Aug 14 & 15

The 8th annual African festival, “FestAfrica 2010,” will be held at Patterson Park in Baltimore , at the corner of Eastern Ave. and Linwood Ave. on Saturday Aug. 14 from Noon - 8 p.m. and Sunday Aug. 15 from Noon – 8p.m. Admission fee is $5 and free for ages 10 and under.

The 2-day celebration will welcome 5,000 or more attendees, featuring traditional African music and dance performances, fashion shows, arts & crafts, vendors, African cuisine, games, face painting, story telling, and a health fair. This is the official African festival for Baltimore City co-sponsored by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore Office of Promotions and the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council..Read more

All-Star Lineup for Baltimore's 9th Annual African American Heritage Festival

Baltimore is giving families the perfect Father's Day weekend celebration this year, with the 9th annual African American Heritage Festival taking place June 18 – 20 at M&T Bank Stadium, Lots B&C. While enjoying world-class entertainment, visitors can celebrate the history, culture, education, heritage and arts that embrace and promote the rich African American traditions of Baltimore.

On the Main Stage, the all-star performances will kick off on Friday, June 18 with R&B sensation Ryan Leslie opening for balladeer Robin Thicke followed by a soultry special guest star performance (to be announced on June 7) who will treat festival-goers to an evening under the stars on Saturday, June 19. Performances will conclude on Sunday, June 20..Read more

Black Image Coach Hosts 1st Annual Lifestyle Looks Empowerment Conference & Ultimate Girlfriend's Getaway

Image Coach, Kisha M. Morris of K. Morris & Company www.kmorrisandcompany.com, will host the 1st Annual LifeStyle Looks Empowerment Conference & Ultimate Girlfriend's Getaway at the Turf Valley Resort and Spa in Ellicott City, Maryland on July 17, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to benefit Sisters Strengthening Sisters(TM), a non-profit Maryland based women's group.

This year, they are honored to have several dynamic speakers including keynote speaker, nationally known Dr. Shelley Henderson, D.D., visionary, founder & host of The First Ladies Summit, an organization dedicated to empowering ‘First Ladies'..Read more

Luxe for Less: Champagne Diamond Jewelry is Hot for the Holidays

The Stars For Africa Signature Collection by Masica Diamonds features some of the largest high-quality champagne diamonds found anywhere, at surprisingly affordable prices. www.Starsforafrica.com

Stars For Africa Her eyes will sparkle with a gift of champagne diamond jewelry. Yours will sparkle with the satisfaction of purchasing something of enduring quality. And both your hearts will warm to the fact that your gift also did the world some good.

Masica Diamonds’ Stars For Africa Signature Collection features one-of-a-kind rings, pendants and earrings set...Read more

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Announces Launch of Its 20 Pearls Collection

Sorority Pioneers the Development of the First Private Label Greek Apparel Line

In the true spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its 20 Pearls Collection; the first and only private label Greek apparel and accessory line.

Always transforming and "thinking outside of the box", Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s introduction of its 20 Pearls Collection poises the organization to set the tone for Greek Organizations that seek creative ventures in support of economic development, financial self sufficiency, and giving back to the community...Read more

CENTRIC, The 24-hour Entertainment Network, Debuts On BET

Centric Kicks Off Celebrating the Legendary Michael Jackson, Remembering "Fame" and Bringing Back Peace, Love and Soul

CENTRIC, the 24-hour entertainment network featuring the artists, music, series, movies and reality programming that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today's African-American and multi-cultural adult, made its debut on Monday, September 28 at 6:00 a.m. ET. The CENTRIC brand replaces the BET J brand, and the channel will continue to focus on the influential 25 to 54-year-old viewer. With a new name, new brand and a renewed commitment to super-serving its core audience CENTRIC can be found on the major satellite, cable and telco providers...Read more

Ron Moore, Former NBA Championship Winner to Coach Maryland Marvels

Press Release

Coach Ron Moore After several months of searching for a head coach for the Maryland Marvels, James Agbai, owner and general manager, announces that Ron Moore will serve as head coach for the team. Moore has an extensive 10-year professional playing background, which includes a 1989 NBA Championship win with the Pistons and several coaching positions in European leagues and the United States.

Moore grew up in Brooklyn, NY and began playing basketball at the age of 11. He received a four-year scholarship to West Virginia, where he was All American for three years and All Conference during...Read more

3 Mo' Divas Live In Concert @ The Lyric Opera House

Press Release

The 3 Mo' Divas will be live in concert on October 2, 2009, at the Lyric Opera House. 3 Mo' Divas delivers some stupefying, genre jumping feats that continue to amaze audiences including OPERA, BROADWAY, MOVIES, JAZZ, BLUES, SOUL, R&B, ROCK & ROLL, SPIRITUALS & GOSPEL. Like mysterious sweet surprises, you never know which divine Diva or which style of music might come next. It could be the extraordinarily gifted Jamet “Smooth and Sexy” Pittman opting for an aria or crooning soul at the piano; or Laurice “Take No Prisoners” Lanier shaking the rafters with blues; or the gospel or awe-inspiring “Super-Nova” Payton...Read more

Wally Amos is Baking "America's Best Tasting Cookies®"...Again!

BlackNews.com

If you love great tasting chocolate chip cookies and were lucky enough to live in Los Angeles in the mid 1970's, THE place to go for the best tasting cookies was Wally Amos' first cookie store on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Fast-forward 34 years later to the present day. Wally's "original recipe" cookies are back again. And you don't even have to drive to get them. They are as close as your computer keyboard at www.chipandcookie.com

After several decades away from the gourmet cookie business, (an industry that Amos is credited with creating), writing books, working Read more...

New Book Shows How to Make Your Christian Life Recession-Proof

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Wealth Out Of Ashes By Bode Ososami Wealth out of Ashes is a must read for anyone in trouble as it offers hope and reveals opportunities for us to emerge even stronger out of the current economic crises. It also contains practical instructions to restoring financial discipline and order in business and personal life for those ready for a new mind on "Wealth" matters. This book can make your Christian life Recession-proof. read more...