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The Judge Of Fashion - Christie Grays
Fashion has been a pillar in our world as far back as the Roman times when your stature was based on the fabric used for your turban you wore. Through the years, fashion has evolved faster than even technology. With the rising of new colors...
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Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council to Host 34th Annual Business Expo April 11-12, 2019
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) will host the 34th Annual Business Expo, its premier event, April 11-12 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Under the theme Ignite, the conference will...
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(BPRW) Florida Department of Transportation releases upgrade to FL511 Mobile App
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released an upgrade to its traveler information system mobile app. The FL511 Mobile App – Connect. Know. Go. is now available for download to smartphones at...
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A Defining Moment In History For Black Women ...Startup & THRIVE!
Startup & THRIVE! is the new social impact accelerator and emerging venture capital fund, that is planning to host its first, Startup & THRIVE! Wealth Building Week this Fall in Philadelphia from September 16 – 21, 2019. The 6...
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Will Self-Driving Cars Help or Harm Our Communities? by Richard Ezike, Kendall Fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists
In cities like Washington, D.C., the arrival of self-driving vehicles has the potential to profoundly change how we get around. But whether those changes are for the better or the worse depends on the choices we make today, before these veh...
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Benedict College Receives the ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Congrats Dr. Roslyn Artis and the BC Tigers for your most recent honor and award recognition!
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How this Emerging Black Entrepreneur is Celebrating Black History through Coloring
During Black History Month, and all year long, our nation celebrates and recognizes the contributions by African American pioneers in U.S. History. Latoya Nicole, the owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too, an adult coloring book company highligh...
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African American Churches Transforming Society (AACTS) holds SOS Conference
African American leaders are coming together from all walks of life at the Atlanta AACTS Conference, taking a stand on issues to improve and enhance our community. Morehouse School of Medicine partners with program and is participating in t...
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AA Inventor Patents Life Saving Fluid for Severe Blood Loss and Septic Shock
Vivacelle Bio, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted it an Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance to proceed with its phase lla clinical trial of the safety and efficacy of VBI-1.
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In the shadows: strong men with a powerful purpose come to light
South Florida's Alpha Rho Bioule Foundation has provided over $154k to students in need.
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Take the "Ride with FL511" Collegiate Social Media Challenge
Show us how you "Ride with FL511!" Enter to take this Collegiate Social Media Challenge and you could win the $1k top prize, courtesy of BPRW! Just click here for details and to enter TODAY --
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Cricket Wireless Celebrates African American History Month with Launch of Small Business Capital Grant Contest in 15 Cities
In celebration of African American History Month, Cricket Wireless announces the launch of its Cricket Cares Capital Grant contest to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes to invest and grow their small business...
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Let’s Make the Tech Game More Fun for Everyone CES welcomed HireHer CEO to discuss AI
This year the Consumer Technology Association created an opportunity for more diverse perspectives at the largest consumer technology show in the world known as Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Over 180,000 people converged on Vegas to get...
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W.I.S.H. Foundation MLK Symposium
The Women Involved in Service to Humanity Foundation, Inc. (W.I.S.H Foundation, Inc.) in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter presents the “8th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Symposi...
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Use FL511 to find the best route to MLK Day celebrations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- On Monday, January 21st, 2019, the nation will celebrate and remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This day is known as Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, and is a federal holiday, now recog...
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Keeping Your Resolutions & Goals For 2019 By: Joseph Ellick
Every New Year, people tend to reevaluate their past year and come to the conclusion to reinvent themselves completely and that makes it difficult to not only set realistic resolutions and goals but makes it even harder to keep them. ...
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
NBHAAD is February 7. Now in its 18th year, NBHAAD is a day to increase awareness about HIV among blacks/African Americans* and encourage people to get involved in prevention efforts, get tested, and get treatment if they are living with H...
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Amazon Expands Free Shipping to Everyone for the Holiday Season
This holiday season Amazon is giving customers even more convenient and faster delivery options. All Amazon customers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum purchase amount on orders that will arrive in time for the Christmas holiday. This...
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Holiday Praise Celebration
It's the gift that keeps on giving. Celebrate the reason of the season at this Holiday Praise Celebration, set for Saturday, December 29 in Philadelphia, PA.
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The Howard University Ooh La La! Dance Line Wins the #RadiantDanceOff Contest
It’s official, the Howard University Ooh La La! dance line reigns supreme, winning the second annual HBCU Dance #RadiantDanceOff Contest presented by The Radiant Collection from Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) leading feminine...
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