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The information below came by way of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (love this sister) D-CA, monthly newsletter.
Here is another example of the treasure trove of information that is available on the Net...if we only participate (think subscribe) in this new information highway...we call the Internet.
Remember, We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)... To Share The Dollars!!!
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Added by Jim Neusom on August 6, 2009 at 12:34pm —
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Here is an opportunity for my West Coast friends to do some real networking....You can't hit a home run, unless you're dressed and ready to play the game
Social networking and online promotion is fine...but sometimes you have to get in people's face. Conferences like the one below give you the opportunity to pin & trap executives and decision makers, who would normally…
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Added by Jim Neusom on August 1, 2009 at 1:27pm —
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There has been a rash of new Phishing attempts on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Ning networks. Cybercriminals follow popular trends. Wherever There’s A Crowd….There’s Money
One of the three schemes that have suddenly appeared on Twitter, appears to have begun last Thursday with the creation of a few bogus accounts utilizing the age-old lure of “Hot Women”.…
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Added by Jim Neusom on May 27, 2009 at 9:04am —
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African immigrants like US Blacks, are an untapped niche market within the US population. US African Chamber of Commerce estimates the buying power of African immigrants to be $50 billion dollars in annual consumer spending.
A new first-of-its-kind study undertaken by New American Dimensions and commissioned by the US African Chamber of Commerce (USACC) found this…
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Added by Jim Neusom on May 15, 2009 at 3:50pm —
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Ken Smikle, Founder and Publisher of Target Market News, the number one online authority on the Black consumer market reports that Wal-Mart spent a record $8 Billion dollars with minority and women owned suppliers (see http://www.targetmarketnews.com/storyid04280901.htm)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. expanded its business with minority- and women-owned companies by more th…
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Added by Jim Neusom on May 8, 2009 at 6:35pm —
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The Black Agenda Report (www. blackagendareport.com) has a good article on the decline of Black radio. Managing editor, Bruce Dixon points out how the corporatization of Black radio has silenced the voice of the Black community.
When the Tom Joyner Morning Show was pulled first from Chicago, and then from other markets early this month, Joyner counseled listeners t…
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Added by Jim Neusom on April 28, 2009 at 3:57pm —
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Sojourner Truth Becomes First African American Woman With a Memorial in United States Capitol
WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire- USNewswire/ -- On April 28, 2009 American history will be made.
The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) will introduce Sojourner Truth as the first African American woman to have a memorial bust in the United States Capitol building amidst hundreds of guests. After nearly a ten year effort spearheaded by the late Dr. C. Delores Tucker, former chair of NCBW,…
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According to the University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research (CVR), Angel investors continue to be the number one source of seed and startup capital for entrepreneurs. A total of 55,480 entrepreneurial ventures received Angel funding in 2008, a modest 2.9% decrease from 2007, and the number of active investors in 2008 was 260,500 individuals, virtually…
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Added by Jim Neusom on April 1, 2009 at 8:46pm —
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President Obama, long an advocate for closing the revolving door of felon release and reincarceration…needs your help
In his new preliminary budget for 2010 President Obama requested $109 million for prisoner reentry programs, including $75 million for Second Chance Act programs. As the media is currently reporting the Democratic congress has taken a carving knife…
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Added by Jim Neusom on March 27, 2009 at 7:50pm —
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Once again the Republican party has demonstrated that it is the party of the rich
Last week Representative Charlie Rangel, (Dem of New York) sponsored House Bill H.R. 1586. The Bill, essentially will impose a 90 percent tax on bonuses given to employees with family incomes above $250,000 at AIG and other companies that have received at least $5 billion in governmen…
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Added by Jim Neusom on March 22, 2009 at 4:41pm —
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With the current popularity of social networking sites....this sounds like a good idea.
The thing that jumps out in their Press Release (http://www.browardschools.com/press/release.asp?press_id=875) is the absence of text messaging
Excellent example of Web 2.0 technology....cross-platform, multi-device, rich media, application...hmmmm
If this notification applica…
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Added by Jim Neusom on March 7, 2009 at 12:28pm —
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Talking about living Black History…..eWeek.com has posted up a great slideshow celebrating Black executives and technologist in IT (Information Technology)
I recommend you take the time view this slideshow with your kids…or at least forward it to teachers you know. We’re always talking about the lack of Black role models in IT. Here you learn about some of the best…
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Added by Jim Neusom on March 2, 2009 at 10:34am —
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Fight Foreclosure: Make ‘Em Produce The Note!
http://www.consumerwarningnetwork.com/2008/06/19/produce-the-note-how-to/
Using the “produce the note” strategy is something all homeowners facing foreclosure can do. If you believe you’ve been treated unfairly, fight back. We have created templates for a legal request, a letter to your lender and a motion to compel to help you through the process. Read the step by step “how to” under the videos.
Special note: In some states, a lender can foreclose…
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Added by Jim Neusom on February 27, 2009 at 9:36pm —
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For those that missed the Technology-In-Business Seminar, yesterday….I’m sorry for ya…smile
Beyond the fact that they had a real time demonstration of what could be done with Broadband technology…beyond the dynamic speakers..beyond the contacts (not to mention $100 they gave away)…It was truly an empowering and uplifting time for all.
I’m posting this review up to…
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Added by Jim Neusom on February 22, 2009 at 5:29pm —
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Young Women’s Political Leadership Program:
July 15-19, 2009 Washington, DC
Application deadline: February 16, 2009
http://www.runningstartonline.org/leadership-program/index.php
The Young Women’s Political Leadership Program encourages high school girls to channel their leadership into politics. Running Start is hosting our second annual program this July to train high school girls in political leadership skills and to plant the seed that they should run for office. Fifty girls chosen for thei…
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Added by Jim Neusom on February 11, 2009 at 10:34am —
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The post below came from ConnectingBlack.com. For those that don’t know….ConnectingBlack.com was one of the first Black owned and operated social networks. Before MySpace, FaceBook, and the thousands that followed.
ConnectingBlack.com in it’s heyday, had a subscriber base of over 20,000 Black professionals. According to Quantcast.com, their demographics consisted o…
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Added by Jim Neusom on January 30, 2009 at 4:18pm —
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As most of my readers know…I’m all about promoting and uplifting the image of women in the media. For that reason alone, I want to take the time to congratulate and recognize Londell McMillan and Source Magazine (www.thesource.com) for their new policy stand against "Booty Ads".
Hip-Hop’s most infamous magazine, according to the New York Times will no longer accept…
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Added by Jim Neusom on January 27, 2009 at 1:26pm —
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Roger Madison (founder and CEO of iZania.com) is a dynamic brother that is doing great things to enhance the online experience for Blacks in the Diaspora. Below is just a sample of the timely, relevant, and empowering information that you can find at iZania.com
Many (or should I say most) of us have profiles on MySpace, BlackPlanet, Facebook, and Ning…all are white…
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Added by Jim Neusom on January 14, 2009 at 11:53am —
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Do you have hundreds of friends on Facebook??? Well here is a good twist on Web 2.0 social-marketing. Facebook and Burger King are teaming up to give you a free Whopper…as long as you "sacrifice" 10 friends to get it.
AdWeek reports that Crispin Porter + Bogusky, which designed the campaign, thought up the idea after realizing they all faced the same issue: dealing…
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Added by Jim Neusom on January 11, 2009 at 1:36pm —
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In these troubling economic times many Black business are looking for funding…..Have you considered Business Plan Competitions?
If you are new to business and have no track record, or credit history; If you don't have a rich uncle or Angel financier; you can enter these competitions and not only get great advice on improving your plan, but Hard Cash Grants as well.…
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Added by Jim Neusom on December 29, 2008 at 12:53pm —
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