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Rose Ward and Jordon Isaac Honored with Impact and Inclusion Awards by Long Island Business News

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2025 /

Long Island Business News has selected Rose Ward, Vice President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Owner NFocus Management Group, LLC and Jordon Isaac, PMP Suffolk County Director for Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./Owner Cornucopia Business Consulting as a recipients of the Impact and Inclusion Awards.

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Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED Month) 2025 2.0 Set for Oct. 9th, 2025, 1 Day of Activities

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2025 /

Activities during MED Month 2025 will be a part of the chamber’s 15th 2025 activities celebrating theachievement of African American Small Business Owners in New York State LIAACC General Meeting Special Guest Speaker from Empire State Development (LIAACC) – Jason M. Clark, Esq. Executive Vice President of Empire State Development. New York, New York – Since…

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Hofstra University President Susan Poser to Headline International Women’s Day 2025 Conference: In Pursuit of Happiness & Health

By NEW YORK TREND / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Hofstra University President Susan Poser to Headline International Women’s Day 2025 Conference: In Pursuit of Happiness & Health

Hofstra University’s President Susan Poser set to headline the International Women’s Day Conference March 8th, 2025, at Hofstra University. The conference will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.  This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day 2025 Conference is “In Pursuit of Happiness & Health.” PIX11 New Reporter Monica Morales will be…

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Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd To Feature On One Times Square Illumination Board January 2025

By NEW YORK TREND / January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd To Feature On One Times Square Illumination Board January 2025

Global Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Kevin Byrd Set to be featured on One Times Square Illumination Board for four-night run during the month of January 2025. About: Kevin Byrd — Kevin Byrd is the President/Founder of the BrownByrd Foundation, and is the most awarded Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Worldwide. He has served with distinction as…

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Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Week for October 2024

By NEW YORK TREND / August 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Week for October 2024

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) has announced its upcoming Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, set to take place in October 2024. Founded by LIAACC President Phil Andrews three years ago, MED Week is a significant initiative aimed at promoting the growth and development of minority-owned businesses across New York State. This…

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Mother’s Day Performance Featuring Kori Withers With Special Guest Valerie Simpson To Honor Bill Withers And ‘Grandma’s Hands’

By NEW YORK TREND / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Mother’s Day Performance Featuring Kori Withers With Special Guest Valerie Simpson To Honor Bill Withers And ‘Grandma’s Hands’

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special musical tribute to Bill Withers and his iconic song “Grandma’s Hands” in New York City. Bill Withers‘ beloved track “Grandma’s Hands” has been reimagined in various forms, including an illustrated children’s book and an animated music video. Now, join his daughter, Kori Withers, and music legend Valerie Simpson for…

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Let’s Talk About It Series Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Healthcare

By NEW YORK TREND / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Let’s Talk About It Series Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Healthcare

Hempstead, New York – Black Men from throughout the Eastern New York area gathered in Hempstead, New York on April 19th, 2023 to have a dialogue concerning breaking down barriers to Mental Healthcare.  The panel was the brainchild of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, and it was comprised of a diverse group of men…

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Meeting in Hempstead A Huge Success

By NEW YORK TREND / April 3, 2023 / Comments Off on 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Meeting in Hempstead A Huge Success

Hempstead, New York – On March 30th, 2023 the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. hosted its inaugural meeting in the Village of Hempstead, New York. 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. attendees at 100 Black Men of Eastern New Yor, Inc. Left to Right: Deon Brown, Long Island African American…

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Meeting in Hempstead A Huge Success

By NEW YORK TREND / April 3, 2023 / Comments Off on 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Meeting in Hempstead A Huge Success

Hempstead, New York – On March 30th, 2023 the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. hosted its inaugural meeting in the Village of Hempstead, New York. 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. attendees at 100 Black Men of Eastern New Yor, Inc. Left to Right: Deon Brown, Long Island African American…

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Black History Month Program a Huge Success

By NEW YORK TREND / March 24, 2023 / Comments Off on 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Inaugural Black History Month Program a Huge Success

On Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. hosted its inaugural Black History Month program at Jovia Financial Credit Union. The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is a newly chartered chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Its leadership has a lengthy record of serving Downstate, New…

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