Shae Primus, owner and lead matchmaker at Upper Echelon Matchmaking, is more than a TV personality—she’s a bona fide relationship expert with a track record to prove it. Specializing in connecting Black single professionals in Atlanta, Primus has been in the business of love since 2013, successfully matching over 500 couples. Her impressive results have…
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Since its inception in 2022 Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State has continued to fuel the growth of small and midsized businesses in the State of New York. Med Week 2024 2.0 was planned and presented through a unique partnership which included the Long Island African AmericanChamber of Commerce, Inc., 100 Black Men of…
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The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism hosted its prestigious Mosaic Awards on September 26th at Guastavino’s in New York City. The event was a showcase in superlatives. The autumn weather was perfect. The venue was Guastavino’s – uptown New York’s event-space that is an architectural masterpiece renowned for an ambience of elegance…
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UN Tourism is shining a spotlight on innovative initiatives from its Best Tourism Villages as they embark on a journey towards sustainability. Recognized for their commitment to minimizing emissions and reducing waste, these villages demonstrate how rural communities are at the forefront of adopting eco-friendly practices that enhance resource efficiency while preserving cultural heritage. From…
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Optimum, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, announced today that its 100% Fiber Internet network has been recognized by Ookla Speedtest for delivering the fastest and most reliable internet speeds across New York and New Jersey. In addition to these accolades, Optimum’s Fiber network was also awarded titles for lowest latency…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced recently that her office has secured over $4.6 million in restitution for small businesses defrauded by NLS Equipment Finance LLC (NLS EF) and Leasing Expenses Company, LLC (LEC), spinoff companies of the disbanded Northern Leasing Systems. The restitution is a result of lawsuits filed under New York’s anti-fraud…
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DonorsChoose Partners with HBCUs to Launch ‘Quad to Classroom’ Initiative Supporting Black Educators
On October 16, DonorsChoose, the nation’s leading tech platform for funding public school classrooms, is launching Quad to Classroom, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support classrooms led by graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This partnership aims to provide critical resources for Black educators, who play a vital role in shaping the future…
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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is set to host its third annual AAFCA Goes to Broadway luncheon, an event dedicated to celebrating the powerful connection between Broadway and Hollywood, particularly the influence of Black performers and creatives. Scheduled for October 14, 2024, the luncheon will take place at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse…
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Ultrahuman, a leader in wearable health tech, is making headlines again by announcing the opening of its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility, the UltraFactory. This major move marks a significant milestone as the company becomes the first to produce wearable rings domestically, solidifying its place as a trailblazer in the health-tech industry. The facility, set to…
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