The National Coalition of Black Veterans Organization urge President Barack Obama to promote the late Colonel Charles Young, a Buffalo solider, to the honorary rank of Brigadier General

CALIFORNIA -- In honor of Black History Month 2013, The National Coalition of Black Veterans Organizations has come together to advocate for the promotion of the late Colonel Charles Young, the legendary Buffalo Soldier who was medically discharged from the United States Army on January 22, 1917. Colonel Charles Young was recalled in 1918 in the grade of colonel after riding 500 miles to demonstrate his fitness to serve on active military duty. The Veterans have drafted a letter (See attached letter with Resolutions) requesting that the President issue a Proclamation elevating Colonel Young to the honorary rank of Brigadier General during Black History Month 2013.

Real Life Murder Gives Life to a Movie - "Under The Cherry Tree"

"Under the Cherry Tree", the DVD is available in Walmart stores nationwide. The novel is available on Amazon.com.
Philadelphia, PA -- It's been over 25 years, on Halloween since Cedric Mixon, the creator of the movie "Under the Cherry Tree", father was shot 14 times and brutally murdered. Kobalt Books Entertainment, Maverick Entertainment Group and Walmart have teamed to launch a unique inspirational movie and novel, "Under the Cherry Tree". This is a story of two brothers who take separate paths after losing their father, only to find themselves, 25 years later, positioned on that very corner where faith and reality collide.

What Would King Think?

African Americans have been the most rapidly advancing oppressed people in the history of the world, according to some major historians. To come from brutal and hard slavery, with virtually no legal basic human rights, to rise to lawmakers, local leaders and ultimately the presidency of the United States of America within a 400-year span is a feat surpassed by few, if any other people.

Business Profile: 10-Year Old Fashion Designer Launches Her One-of-a-Kind Children Fashions at Her Photo Shoot Launch Party

New Jersey -- Essynce Couture, LLC announces the Photo Shoot Launch Party where children will take photos in some of Essynce Couture's Designs and learn about entrepreneurship, the exclusive purveyor of the unique fashions of Essynce Moore. (www.katklaw.com/essynce). Essynce Moore has been seen on Uncle Majic the Hip Hop Magician's Commercial, Bored to Death on HBO, and she has been in numerous Fashion Shows and Pageants. This 10 year old entrepreneur, fashionista, "local" celebrity, actress, and motivational speaker phenomenon is branding herself onto the fashion and TV scenes. Since then, Essynce Moore has become a trendsetter in her school, amongst her peers, and capturing the attention of children everywhere.

Lorenzo Herman’s Latest Honor Caps a Lifetime of Diverse Experiences

Jesuit Installed as President of the National Black Catholic Seminarians Association
This week, Cleveland native Lorenzo Herman, 39, currently studying to become a Jesuit priest, was installed as president of the National Black Catholic Seminarians Association (NBCSA). For the former Air Force in-flight refueling specialist, community activist and actor, it was just the latest in a series of diverse accomplishments. And a surprising twist for a boy raised Baptist.

NRA Maintains Stranglehold on Congress

In the wake of the killing of 20 schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn. last month and just before Vice President Joe Biden presented a list of proposals to President Obama this week that includes banning assault weapons and limiting sales of high-capacity ammunition clips, the president of the National Rifle Association expressed confidence that new gun legislation will stall in Congress. In an interview Sunday on CNN’s “State Of The Union,” NRA President David Keene said, “I would say that the likelihood is that they are not going to be able to get assault weapons ban through this Congress.”

Hire Yourself – and then Others

In consideration of the latest shenanigans from Congress as it pertains to the economic conditions facing most Americans these days, unemployment and underemployment being the most serious, the case for entrepreneurship is more important than ever. For Black people especially, whose unemployment rate is double that of the national average and even as high as 50 percent in certain cities, the need for entrepreneurship cannot be denied.

Choosing the Right Business Entity: Does Everyone Need to Incorporate?

Question #1: Do you need to protect your personal assets from the liabilities of the company? If you’re debating whether to form a legal entity or to be a sole proprietorship, one issue to consider is whether or not you need to protect your personal assets. The biggest benefit of formal entity formation is that the individual(s) owners of the corporation are shielded from the liabilities and debts of the entity. For some businesses, however, the cost of formation, including tax consequences, may outweigh the benefits, especially if the business can be thoroughly insured.

The National Coalition of Black Veterans Organization urge President Barack Obama to promote the late Colonel Charles Young, a Buffalo solider, to the honorary rank of Brigadier General

Real Life Murder Gives Life to a Movie - "Under The Cherry Tree"

What Would King Think?

Business Profile: 10-Year Old Fashion Designer Launches Her One-of-a-Kind Children Fashions at Her Photo Shoot Launch Party

Lorenzo Herman’s Latest Honor Caps a Lifetime of Diverse Experiences

NRA Maintains Stranglehold on Congress

Hire Yourself – and then Others

Choosing the Right Business Entity: Does Everyone Need to Incorporate?

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