New York Trend is a weekly news publication that focuses on issues and lifestyles of the African & Caribbean American communities throughout the New York metropolitan area and Nassau and Suffolk Counties of Long Island. It is a respected and well recognized news publication that has been in existence since 1989. Owner, Publisher and Executive Director, Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams has been at the helm of this award-winning publication since its inception. New York Trend continues to be the only black woman-owned, metropolitan newspaper in New York and Long island. New York Trend is the largest black-owned newspaper throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
One South Floridian barber is putting naturally wavy hair in the spotlight for African American men. Perry Petit-Beau is the creator of the Wave Glyder, the handheld styling tool helping men achieve the smooth, wavy hair pattern they’re looking for outside of the barbershop. The Wave Glyder easily tackles stubborn hairs and boosts smoothness and shine […]
This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects decline and uncertainty in many industries. With fewer companies hiring, some workers who were laid off or furloughed face a more competitive job search. But while it’s easy to get discouraged, employment numbers are creeping back, and retooling […]
The good people of the East Village can now rejoice, because Harlem favorite, Baked Cravings, is soon to be their new neighbor! Baked Cravings is a mecca of delicious, inventive baked goods and snacks that is also dedicated to maintaining an entirely nut-free facility, so their delightful offerings can be enjoyed by all. Baked Cravings uses only […]
The Black Business Association (BBA), the oldest active ethnic business support organization in the State of California, headquartered in Los Angeles, in observance of “National Women’s Equality Day”, commemorates the 2020 Salute to Black Women Virtual Empowerment Summit Fundraiser. This notable event will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM PDT online (Streaming details coming soon). […]
African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF), the premier U.S. presenter of African cinema, has unveiled its new streaming platform and digital archives at its online home, africanfilmny.org. The portal to the Continent includes more than 800 profiles of directors from across the diaspora, from veterans like Ousmane Sembène, Safi Faye, Souleymane Cissé and Tunde Kelani to […]
The fresh fish experts at Bonefish Grill are pleasing every palate with an expanded selection featuring new surf and turf culinary pairings, all-time classics back by popular demand and Family Bundle additions. In addition, carry-out and delivery are now easier than ever with the convenience of online ordering, bringing expertly crafted dishes directly to guests’ homes. Perfect Pairings is […]
America is more fractured than ever before. Its very fabric seems to be unraveling! With the federal elections around the corner, it is more critical than ever before to return to wisdom and civility, and to select leaders who will mend the rifts, not widen the divide. “Between the media and the general discourse […]
PushBlack, the country’s largest non-profit Black media company, recently sat down with actors, activists, and icons Kerry Washington and Gabrielle Union to discuss Black motherhood. The expansive, affirming, and extremely frank conversation explored what Black liberation for mothers means, the role of Black mothers in creating and holding spaces for generational trauma – and joy – […]
Petty Officer 1st Class Krystal Belcher, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is serving aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). The ship is currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations. Belcher joined the Navy to see the world, find a better life and have educational opportunities. Now, […]
The secret to healthy, clear skin lies in step one of your beauty routine – proper cleansing! When we experience breakouts, acne, and flaky skin, we often think it’s down to our skincare products, not the tools we’re using. This causes us to cycle through products unnecessarily, wasting time and money. Fancii specializes in skincare […]
The 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival will feature free virtual performances from August 14-22, 2020, available online nightly 7pm – 8pm via YouTube. For more information, visit http://batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival/. Films will remain online for ten days after their premiere. The Battery Dance Festival brings together 52 filmed performances including 28 premieres from 19 countries. Themed evenings include World and U.S. film […]
Casinos and gambling form the backbone of many countries and cities around the world, and often pay huge contributions in taxes towards state services. As coronavirus spreads rapidly, devastating economies and communities, against all odds, casinos face prolonged periods of closure. This study aims to uncover the destinations around the world that lose the most amount of money […]
in a historic announcement, Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate. This makes the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party’s presidential ticket. “I’ve decided that Kamala Harris is the best person to help me take this fight to Trump and Mike Pence […]
The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of esteemed cultural icon and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, to its Advisory Council. Mr. Belafonte, who was born in Harlem but grew up on the Island of Jamaica, joins an eclectic list of influential names, with diverse experience, expertise and insight, who provide guidance, […]
The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund has announced that more than $110 million in emergency support has been distributed to 768 New York City-based social services and arts and cultural nonprofits affected by the coronavirus public health crisis. More than $73 million in grant funding was managed by the New York Community Trust and […]
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