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PR Web: Society African American Interests

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PR Web (The Free Wire Service) Society African American Interests News

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Interactive Social Media Platform Used to Inspire Public Policy Debates at Both DNC and RNC

LocaModa Partners with Outburst Tour for Series of Forums on Social Media and Politics Across Party Lines (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1257774.htm

Teens Making Poor Choices When it Comes to Riding in Vehicles

Meharry Medical College study finds only 42% of teen passengers are buckling up (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Meharry_Medical_College/State_Farm/prweb1253214.htm

UPTOWN Magazine Unveils New Insights on Spending Habits of Affluent African Americans – "AAA" Market Reaches $29.8 Billion in Spending Power

UPTOWN Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle company targeting the growing Affluent African American (AAA) market, and Diversity Affluence, a marketing research and consulting company specializing in affluent ethnic markets, conducted groundbreaking research on the behaviors, attitudes, opinions and spending patterns of Affluent African Americans. This demo is defined as individual consumers earning a minimum annual income of $75,000. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/uptown/affluent/prweb1250804.htm

More African American Women Connecting Online For Business Building

The growth of one online community for Black women professionals supports research that women are the fastest growing entrepreneurs. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244814.htm

Hip Hop Pioneer 'Pepa' From Legendary Group Salt-N-Pepa Authors New Book

The book entitled "Let's Talk About Pep" features an introduction by Queen Latifah and an epilogue by Missy Elliott, and is complimented by Pepa's own social network and official fan club at LetsTalkAboutPep.com. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251634.htm

AT&T Loses Workplace Racial Discrimination Case

A Dallas County jury awarded $411,339 to an AT&T call center employee after finding that race was a motivating factor in the company's repeated failure to promote her (Cause No. CC-07-04814-D, In The County Court At Law No. 4 Dallas County, Texas). Additionally, the jury agreed that AT&T had created a hostile work environment and retaliated against her when she complained. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230824.htm

Kids "Go Go Green" to Save the Earth

Award winning Author, Tanille Edwards, MBA, will release nationally, her latest children's book "Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Go Go Green" on September 8, 2008, a step-by-step guide on the topic of how children can participate in saving the environment. Go Go Green offers scientific information and applicable tips that make going "Green" easy and fun for children. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/go/green/prweb1240204.htm

CNN "Black In America" Documentary Goes To DVD

CNN's recent series on the challenges of African Americans is now available for sale. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1241804.htm

Big Cat Records Releases Gucci Mane's Hood Classics

Hood Classics will be in stores Tuesday, September 23, 2008. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1234504.htm

Jamati.com Unveils African Heat - The People's Choice for Africa's Sexiest Men and Women Alive

Last year Jamati.com made its choice for Top Ten Sexiest African Top 10 Sexiest African Men and women. The public claimed they had better suggestions - some even proclaimed that there were "regular" people who looked better than the "celebs" on our list. So, this year jamati.com is challenging everyone to decide for themselves, by signing up and voting for the Sexiest African Men/Women Alive. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/jamati/sexiest/prweb1229794.htm

Reggae and Dancehall Music Defend Itself Against the Homosexual Community

TCOOO, the reggae label for artists such as Massicker, Jango Fresh, Boom Viniyard and Stapler will be holding a straight pride parade in New York City on August 31, 2008. The label hopes that this parade and more to follow will rid Reggae of the negative "murder music" label that, according to the TCOOO label, has been given to the music by gay right activists such as Peter Tatchell. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/reggae/music/prweb1223904.htm

Kimani is Hailed as the Top Notch Poet for PoeticWorks.Com Battle of the Poets 2008

PoeticWorks presented its' 1st radio broadcasted Battle of the Poets on their new radio show this month. Kimani, a Miami native, hailed as the Top Notch Poet. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1220064.htm

18th Annual African-American Culture and Heritage Festival Promotes Cultural Diversity and Unity

Umoja Festival, September 19-21, features the sights, sounds, tastes and soul of Africa through forums, national and regional entertainment, African dancers, educational exhibits, scenic tours, children's village, marketplace and ethnic foods. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1217614.htm

The B-More Dunkadelic-Crew is the New Nickname for Local Area NBA Players, Say Dunkadelic TV

Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay, Donte Greene, and Joey Dorsey are four-players from Baltimore, Maryland playing in the NBA and have been given the nickname the B-More Dunkadelic-Crew by a local sports TV show. Dunkadelic TV episode #6 will air this weekend on Comcast channel 75. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1211594.htm

New Urban Research Inc. Announces Mapping California Communities GIS and Analysis Workshops

Mapping California Communities will be the focus of beginner-level workshops offered in several California cities to teach the fundamentals of using GIS and Census data for community analysis. Presented by New Urban Research Inc., the workshop is designed for social service providers, academic researchers, urban planners and anyone who performs community demographic analysis for governmental or private organizations. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/research/new_urban/prweb1211024.htm

African American Media Company Acquires BlackPHd.com and BlackDoctors.com

Lee Moss Media owns the largest network of premium African American web sites, and has just added two more properties to their list. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1189164.htm

African-born Hip-Hop Artist Chosan Settles Dispute with Kanye West

Joins Ranks of Few Platinum Certified African Artists. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1202644.htm

Obama Fatigue? Seattle Still Stoking Fire, Still 'Ready to Go'. An Historic Obama-inspired Album For Katrina Victims To Be Released at Convention.

Obama-inspired Katrina Releif Album being released from Seattle based musicians Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron and The Bergevin Brothers. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1199994.htm

White Jewish Rapper Responds to Ludacris and Obama with "OBAMANABULL"

Rapper E-SHY's "ObamanaBull" Diss Video Making Waves on the Internet. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1189934.htm

Design Essentials Celebrates Healthy Hair with Girls Nite Out: "Back to School Pamper Parties"

Hair care leader partners with hair stylists to educate women and girls about maintaining healthy hair (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1183424.htm

Citizens Capital Unit Launches New Professional Football League

Citizens Capital Corp. (OTC:CAAP) today announced that its Dream League unit has launched the Dream League Football Association™ DLFA, a salary capped, professional football league, operating a fall season, predominately Saturday schedule. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1182524.htm

"Crazy Like a Fox" to Premiere at 12th Annual American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles

Angel "Lola Luv" Fershgenet Makes Film Debut in Director Tony Abulu's New Erotic Thriller. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1184784.htm

Radio One's Interactive Unit Creates The Largest Online African-American Community

Interactive One Network Includes NewsOne, TheUrbanDaily, HelloBeautiful and Black Planet (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1171074.htm

Malawi's Biggest Festival. Ever!

Malawi is reaching fever pitch as it prepares for the biggest musical festival ever to hit Africa's warm heart - the Music Crossroads InterRegional Festival (IRF). This one-of-a-kind annual event combines music, people and humanitarian efforts to bring together the best young talents from Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi for southern Africa's greatest music competition. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1169964.htm

Elliott Gould Narrates 'Seasons In The Valley' The Debut Feature Documentary from Director Adam Matalon Will Premiere at The Rhode Island International Film Festival on Aug. 9 2008

Hollywood veteran Elliott Gould lends his distinct voice to this gentle documentary exploring the symbiotic relationships between the apple farmers of NY's Hudson Valley and the Jamaican laborers, who come to the US under the auspices of the US government's H2-A temporary agricultural labor program. When the only permanent thing is change, what endures is the human spirit. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1162694.htm

American Kidney Fund Launches Screening Program in New York City

The American Kidney Fund today announced the launch of its kidney disease education and screening program in New York City. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kidney/Disease/prweb1163504.htm

Walter J. Smith, CPA, Elected National President and CEO of The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)

Walter J. Smith, CPA, was recently elected 23rd National President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA). (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Black_Accountants/African-American/prweb1159574.htm

SimplePath, Inc. Honors The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood with President's Volunteer Service Award

The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood receives the President's Volunteer Service Award from SimplePath, Inc. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1159274.htm

Ancient Essence's Frankincense and Myrrh Products Bring Early Healing Remedies to Modern World

In ancient times, frankincense and myrrh were common healing properties for a variety of ailments. Ancient Essence offers products derived from these resins, bringing time-tested benefits to 21st-century consumers, including an Ancient Essence customer who says a product from the company heals his pre-cancerous skin lesions. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139564.htm

Roots and Culture Tours NYC Launches Innovative Bus and Walking Tours of New York City

Launched in 2008, Roots and Culture Tours NYC (www.rctoursnyc.com) offer visitors to New York City two original tours of the city's multi-ethnic and historical neighborhoods called the 'Historic Heroes Walking Tour' and the 'Soul of New York Bus Tour'. Each tour shows visitors to the Big Apple the many dimensions to New York's culture and include free visits to cultural and historical venues, shopping and food tasting. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1137724.htm

White Changemaker Donates Kidney to Black Changemaker

Two activists from La Crosse Anti-Racism Task Force are living what they believe in -- but need $20,000 to do it. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139444.htm

Baltimore's New Sports Show Will Be A Prime Time Slam-Dunk, Says Dunkadelic TV

Dunkadelic TV's pioneering sports show on the basketball and hip-hop culture fusion debuts tonight in Baltimore for "Prime Time" local television. 20th Anniversary (1988) of the 'Greatest' year and Summer in hip-hop culture history. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1141384.htm

Think Christmas in July - Start Your Family Cookbook with a Lifetime of Memories Now

While the holidays might seem far away, now is the perfect time to start a cookbook project. Regular crafters and novices can get a head-start on their family cookbook project by using ''A Plate Full of Memories'' CD-ROM. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Family_Recipes/Cookbooks/prweb1139664.htm

Scott Yanow Completes The Jazz Singers, His Tenth Jazz Book

Scott Yanow, a veteran jazz journalist who has written about all styles of jazz during the past 30 years, recently completed The Jazz Singers. The huge book, which has profiles on the top 521 jazz singers of all time, is scheduled to be published and released by Hal Leonard in October 2008. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1136134.htm

'The Hayes Way' Fitness Video Breaks Mold

Naturally ageless fitness trainer Steve Hayes releases "Body Defining, Age Defying™" exercise DVD. More than half-a-century old, he has trained groups and individuals for more than 20 years using "The Hayes Way™ . . . the natural way". Hayes' debut exercise DVD features strength and tone workouts and fitness tips. The workouts are based on The Hayes Way™ techniques that develop the tendons and core muscles, while maximizing results and minimizing injuries, and the DVD is available on-line at TheHayesWay.com. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/exercise/fitnessexpert/prweb1126604.htm

New African American Social Network Compliments CNN "Black In America" Series

BlackInAmerica.com was recently launched as the first ever socially-conscious social network for African Americans. The site corresponds with the airing of the popular CNN "Black In America" special. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1131814.htm

Top USA Olympic Judo Champion Adler Volmar Initiates Emergency Fund Raising Campaign to Meet Expenses for Beijing Olympics

Adler Volmar is the top Judo player in his weight class for the USA in the upcoming 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. He has initiated an emergency fund raising campaign in order to meet expenses for travel, training, equipment, and staff. He made the team too late for USA Judo funding and is attempting to raise $25,000 within the next two weeks. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/olympics/judo/prweb1125534.htm

Cultural and Racial Identity Crisis Inspires Suicide Attempts, Then Essay

Her father was Chinese. Her mother was Black. But as a child, she was told to pass herself off as white. No wonder she had an identity crisis and frequently contemplated suicide. Then she discovered writing and her life was saved. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1123374.htm

New Study Shows Facial Plastic Surgery Helps African American's Perserve Ethnicity

In a landmark paper just published in the prestigious Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, an innovative technique in African American rhinoplasty proves to preserve ethnicity and increase self esteem. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/FaceChange/Study/prweb1118754.htm

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