Perfections Salon (www.perfectionssalon.com) is searching for frizzy-haired women who would like to volunteer for a before-and-after photo session to show the results of the Brazilian Keratin (www.braziliankeratin.com) smoothing treatment. Sarah Caudill who recently joined the salon as Perfections’ Brazilian Keratin expert will deliver the service for free.
Sweet Honey in the Rock to be featured on Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys Presents Sweet Honey In The Rock. Saturday March 20, 2010, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joykeys. Call: 646-929-0368 to listen and ask questions from your phone
Illinois gun bill, HB6123, promotes racial profiling
Law-abiding African Americans and Hispanics would take it on the chin under a bill now moving through the Illinois General Assembly. Sponsored by Rep. Harry Osterman (D-14), HB6123 would prohibit any person or entity from selling a firearm to a so-called “street gang member.” This prohibition applies even if the individual has passed a Brady Law FBI background check. Making a prohibited sale would result in Class 1 felony charges and possible jail time for the seller. Although the ISRA supports genuine efforts to curb criminal violence, the organization is strongly opposed to HB6123 as the bill’s provisions are arbitrary and pose an unreasonable intrusion on the rights of law-abiding Illinois citizens.
Black Marriage Day hits Long Beach, CA with “Celebrate the Joy” March 28
Blessings All Around, Angela Chester Ministries and Wedded Bliss Foundation, Inc., will present the Eighth Annual Black Marriage Day celebration, Sunday, March 28, 2010, with the theme “Celebrate The Joy.”
POSTPONED!!! – Founding member of Women Strike for Peace Amy Swerdlow to lecture at Adelphi University Mar 22, 2010
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. I WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS I RECEIVE THE NEW DAY/TIME.
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Amy Swerdlow, renowned historian, activist, and founding member of the peace activist group Women Strike for Peace (WSP). She will deliver a lecture, “To End the Arms Race-Not the Human Race: Women Strike for Peace in the 1960s,” about her instrumental role as a founding member of the ground-breaking organization WSP, on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom of the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is sponsored by the History Department and the Gender Studies Program and is free and open to the public.
Jennifer Keitt hosts Today’s Black Woman Power Breakfast 2010
Nationally acclaimed radio talk show personality and author Jennifer Keitt is hosting Today’s Black Woman Power Breakfast 2010 “Red Carpet Ladies” on March 13 in Atlanta, GA. The event is already sold out, but I wanted to bring it to your attention if you didn’t know and to hear from those of you who are planning to attend. More information can be found on Jenner Keitt’s Events section of her website.
Mazuma Hair Salon in Fairfield, OH offers $10 doobie
Destined to appeal to an upscale business and leisure clientele alike, an alternative $10 hair style is poised to transform the face of hair care and service in this cosmopolitan metropolis region. This 5 step process is called a “Doobie.” The 5 steps is shampoo, condition, roll, dry and wrap. A Doobie is very healthy for hair and pockets during economically hard times.
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Native American Network launches website dedicated exclusively to indigenous people
Native American Entertainment Network (NAE Network), www.naenetwork.com, presents free web-based, video content featuring Aboriginal stories and news. As a voice for Indigenous Peoples, NAE Network provides an important avenue for cultural representation in mainstream media. The launch on February 20, 2010, was groundbreaking because Indigenous Peoples across North America are now able to share their stories with the rest of the world through one website.
News/Events
Official 2010 FIFA World Cup song released “All Around the World” (video)
American Singer/Songwriter Roger Campo (www.myspace.com/rogercampo) has released a song for the 2010 World Cup. The song titled “2010 Soccer – All Around The World” was produced by Rudy Guess who has produced several of Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Singer/Songwriter Carol King’s most recent records.
Beauty/Fashion
Comsetic company Reviyve LLC announces 2010 Beautiful Women of Color contest
Reviyve LLC (www.reviyve.com), a virtual personal care products company that offers handmade ethnic cosmetics has launched a new program to acknowledge, honor and highlight beautiful women of color who are beautiful not because of their outer appearance but because of the beautiful things they do. The 2010 Beautiful Woman of Color Contest (www.freshradiantskin.com/beautiful-woman-of-color-contest) will begin on March 1st and run for 10 consecutive months throughout the end of 2010.
Beauty/Fashion
Urban Beauties Magazine launch party Mar 18, 2010 in NYC
Today at the offices of Urban Beauties Magazine (UrbanBeautiesMag.com), an announcement has been made for the magazine’s official print release and commemorative celebration. This event, hosted in partnership with Laseland Publishing, will take place on Thursday, March 18th, from 6:00pm Until 11:00pm at the STAY lounge in New York City (stay-nyc.com).
Politics/Activism
Lifetree Adventures announces Ecuador mission trip Aug 7-15, 2010
Lifetree Adventures (www.lifetreeadventures.com), along with its local partner organization, reaches out to impoverished families and orphans by providing daycare and feeding programs that serve the many kids who come to our partner’s facility each day during our mission trips.
News/Events
Empowering Her Summit 2010 helps women get ahead in a down economy
The Empowering Her Summit features thirty-minute interactive sessions, and improvisational exercises on leadership, professional image, and health and wellness. The takes place on June 17 in Richmond, Virginia. More info at www.empoweringher.com.
Politics/Activism
South Africa Ubuntu Project kicks of Wall of Supporters to promote gender equality
South Africa Project (www.southafricaproject.org), the 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative of Ubuntu Now (ubuntunow.org), has launched a “Wall of Supporters” on its website. As the international spotlight on South Africa continues to increase while the biggest single sports event on earth grows closer, the South Africa Project hopes to use the heightened visibility to raise global awareness of the nation’s deep-seated gender equality issues.
News/Events
2010 World Glaucoma Week is March 7-13
Have you ever imagined what life would be like if you couldn’t see? What about if you could see, but images didn’t appear as they once did? Take a moment and really imagine it. March 8-14, 2010 is World Glaucoma Week. Organizations such as All Eyes on Glaucoma (www.alleyesonglaucoma.com) encourage people throughout the week to learn about eye health and the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams. We must take action this month to ensure everyone in our life is receiving regular eye exams. It is also important to know the risk factors. Age and family history play a big role. People of African descent also have a higher risk than others.
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