New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – As a celebration of Black History Month, American Legacy, the magazine for African American history and culture, has partnered with American Family Insurance to launch American Legacy Challenge, an African- American history trivia competition for high school students. This year’s competition will take place in three U. S. cities with [...]
Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) – Philadelphia Principal, Salome Thomas-EL, author of the best sellers, I Choose to Stay (Kensington — March 2003) and The Immortality of Influence (Kensington — May 2006), foreword by I Am Legend star Will Smith, offers his Ten Critical Mandates for parents to ensure the success of their children in school in [...]
URBAN TEENS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW "CREATIVE EXPRESSION" WRITING CONTESTS GOT SKILLZ!?! PLGK Media is given talented teens the opportunity to show their artistic, creative, and writing skills. Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – UTClique.com, the internet site which gives talented and opinionated urban teens the opportunity to display their talents and express their opinions, is [...]
Every once in a while we will have a book giveaway. Over the next few weeks, if you are looking for great holiday giveaways, check our site weekly. To enter to win the book, For Parents Only, leave a comment on this blog post or if you have not signed up for our mailing [...]
FAMILY DIGEST MAGAZINE IS GIVING AWAY EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS — FREE VACATIONS! Austin, TX (BlackNews.com) – The holidays are quickly approaching. With all the shopping, cooking, cleaning and holiday guests, moms and dads are going to feel like they could use a break. Family Digest Magazine — in partnership with great vacation destinations — will [...]
IS A BLACK CHILD AN ASSET WITH A VALUE? ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT ONE OF GOD’S MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS, AN ACHIEVER IN TRAINING(TM) By Joan E. Gosier, CEO of HBCU kidz, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL (BlackNews.com) – I have two passionate loves in life: property investment and family. Lately, I have been distracted by [...]
Nationwide survey shows children as young as 10 are keen observers of parents’ driving behaviors – good and bad Columbus, Ohio – Although they may seem to be involved with listening to music, chatting with friends or gazing out the window, pre-teens and teens are keen observers — and students — of their parents’ driving [...]
Bridging the Gap – The African American Learner by Emily Terry, M. Ed. Why is Shiquan in the hallway again? How can he learn if he is never in class? Why is it that Shiquan’s teacher constantly asking an African-American peer teacher to help explain proper classroom behavior to the student daily? These scenarios leave [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
