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Hampton University Professor Leads Initiative To Bring Health Screenings To Black Barbershops

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T here is power that lies in the cultural influence of barbershops; especially within the Black community. These establishments have become far more than places where folks come to get their haircut; they’ve evolved into safe spaces where everything from political and social issues to health are discussed. A group of students from Hampton University is tapping into the impact of Black barbershops by utilizing them as an avenue to spread awareness about cancer prevention within the African American community, Southside Daily reported. Nursing professor pilots black men’s health screening program in a Hampton barbershop https://t.co/JASIj7V18s — Daily Press (@Daily_Press) October 18, 2019 The HBCU students teamed up with Hampton University nursing professor Jonathan Romero to launch an initiative called the “Barbershop Outreach Project” which was designed to address the disproportionate survival rates amongst men after they are diagnosed with cancer. Romero and the students—who are all pursuing nursing and pre-med degrees—teamed up with the Hampton-based barbershop BK’s Barbershop to provide health screenings for Black men. The project was created to cultivate a stronger relationship between Black men and the health system and to insert the importance of health screenings into barbershop conversations. “We set up right at the side of the building and we just asked ‘would you be interested in talking to us about your health?’” Romero told the news outlet. “Machismo or masculinity stubbornness will kill you in our community and has killed people in our community. People don’t seek out care so others won’t think they’re weak.” He hopes that Hampton University will be the leading force of change when it comes to Black health in the local community. As far as what’s on the horizon for the Barbershop Outreach Project, the organizers are planning to host more health-focused events at other barbershops. Black barbershops have become vessels for social change on many fronts. Through his program Barbershop Books , entrepreneur Alvin Irby is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young African American boys to read. SEE ALSO: ‘You Next’ Project Illustrates The Impact And Influence Of Black Barbershops Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3892124″ overlay=”true”]

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Black Woman Entrepreneur Raises $1 Million In Venture Capital Funding For Hair Care Company

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B lack women are thriving in the realm of entrepreneurship despite the obstacles they face when it comes to securing capital for their business ventures. Research shows that although less than one percent of Black women entrepreneurs receive venture capital funding, they are the fastest-growing group of business owners in the country. Hair care entrepreneur Muhga Eltigani is one of the many female founders making power moves in business. According to Inc. , the NaturAll Club founder recently became one of about 50 Black women in the country to raise $1 million in funding. This Entrepreneur Just Became One of Few Black Women in the U.S. to Raise More Than $1 Million From VCs. First She Had to Turn Down $500,000 https://t.co/OdOQ8eUe1Z — Inc. (@Inc) October 12, 2019 Eltigani founded NaturAll Club in 2015. The natural hair care subscription platform delivers fresh handmade hair products on a monthly basis. Some of the products include Fresh Avocado Deep Conditioner, Jamaican Black Castor Oil Growth Serum, and a handmade flaxseed gel. Last year Eltigani won $500,000 in a startup competition but decided to turn down the prize because it would have required her to move her Philadelphia-based company to Buffalo, New York. She wanted to wait for an opportunity that was in alignment with her brand. Her patience paid off and she received an investment from New Voices Fund CEO Richelieu Dennis . Dennis initially made a $1 million investment and after plans for Eltigani’s company grew, he decided to invest another $4 million. Dennis is dedicated to ensuring that women of color entrepreneurs have access to venture capital funding. “The facts about investments in women of color entrepreneurs, particularly black women, are astonishing,” Dennis told the news outlet. “Entrepreneurship among women of color has increased more than 320 percent, but less than 1 percent of those women receive access to the funding needed to sustain and grow their businesses. This is unacceptable.” Several individuals are stepping up to address the funding gap for Black women. Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam teamed up with entrepreneur Arian Simone to launch the Fearless Fund ; a $5 million venture capital fund to support startups created by women of color. SEE ALSO: Keshia Knight Pulliam And Arian Simone Launch Venture Capital Fund For Black Women Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur Helps Black Women Get Access To Venture Capital [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3892060″ overlay=”true”]

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MORE Of The BEST Halloween Costumes Of 2019

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This video deserves to be on the Internet #millav pic.twitter.com/O6tADYHv8f — Haley (@haleybaxter_) November 1, 2019 Best Halloween Costumes Of 2019 There were so many DOPE Halloween costumes this yea–SO MANY, especially from some of our celeb faves–that we had to bring you another list for your Sunday funday enjoyment. View this post on Instagram This family pic was such a challenge because Chicago was so scared of Dino! LOL We tried to explain and show her that it was just daddy but she didn’t get the concept yet! So shout out to the photographer for editing her in & making our family Flintstones dreams come true! A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Nov 1, 2019 at 7:56am PDT Hit the flip for MORE of the BEST Halloween costumes of 2019.

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Hated It! Lamest, Wackest & Tackiest Halloween Costumes Of 2019

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No, racism is not going to disappear with older generations. Racism is alive and well and being actively passed down. pic.twitter.com/ykEVflw96U — Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) November 1, 2019 Worst Halloween Costumes Of 2019 We brought you the absolute BEST Halloween costumes of 2019 so it’s only right that we spotlight the absolute WORST of the bunch that stunk up social media while proving YET AGAIN that common sense is extremely rare in 2019. I decided to dress up as the person who scares me most. The Democratic Dimwit Darling, socialist-loving, freedom-hating, former bartender herself @AOC pic.twitter.com/PAEK8LkfvI — Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) October 31, 2019 Peep the lamest, wackest and tackiest Halloween costumes of 2019 on the flip.

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Jeremy Roloff Undergoes Surgery, Vows to Live Healthier Lifestyle

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Jeremy Roloff has shared some surprising news with fans. And also some concerning news. The former Little People, Big World star took to Instagram late this week and informed followers of the following piece of information: He very recently underwent surgery. On Saturday, the 29-year old explained what happened, why it happened — and how he’s making changes to ensure it never happens again. “Yesterday I had my first surgery. Inguinal hernia surgery. “I’ve had a hernia for the past few years, but thought I could live with it in order to avoid surgery, so I ignored it.” Yiikes, huh? We don’t recall Jeremy having ever touched on such an issue before. He continued with his update by providing a lot more information. To wit: “Over the last several months I’ve been having some increasing health concerns, specifically severe lower back pain and chronic shoulder pain.  “I’ve come to realize that I’ve been subconsciously protecting my hernia with poor posture and lack of core strength.” The host of a podcast and the author of a memoir, Jeremy went on to say that he isn’t in peak physical condition. This has a lot to do with how he’s been feeling, too. “I’ve pretty much eliminated all physical exercise too which has increased the problem because of muscle loss which has me walking weird as well,” he wrote online, adding: I’ve been ignoring my health and it all came to a head when just a few days ago I threw out my back after sneezing. Embarrassing, right? Roloff is expecting his second child with wife Audrey in January. So it’s imperative that he gets back on his feet in order to help with his growing family, especially once the newborn arrives. “All said, I’m considering this a turn in my health journey,” Roloff concluded. “I have a goal to be in the best shape of my life by 32. Health is something that needs continual attention or else it unnoticeably fades – like most things in life. Time to put some attention back on personal health!” For those interested, a hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, per the Cleveland Clinic. For men, the inguinal canal is a passageway for the spermatic cord and blood vessels leading to the testicles. The injury can be very painful if left untreated, as Jeremy just found out. We’re glad he’ll soon be back on his feet, though, and ready to help with precious baby number-two. Jeremy and Audrey announced that they are expanding their family in July … and revealed it would be a baby boy in August. ”We’re so excited!” Roloff wrote on Instagram for the gender reveal, which featured footage of the former reality stars finding out it was a boy via blue-colored smoke. “We are surprised and can’t wait to be a family of four,” Audrey captioned her own video. Same here! View Slideshow: Audrey Roloff: How Much Do You Know About My Marriage?

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Over It: Summer Walker Says She’s ‘Done’ With The Music Industry Amid Constant Criticism From Fans

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Source: Julia Beverly  Summer Walker Says She’s Done With The Music Industry Summer Walker’s debut project “Over It” is the current soundtrack to her life. The songstress announced this weekend that she’s “done” with the industry; “interviews, photoshoots, videos and shows” after she finishes her current “Over It” tour. Why? Well because according to Summer’s she’s been harshly criticized by fans who can’t accept her “differences” and think she should participate in a “Miss America bad b*** contest” every day. This comes after fans went IN on the singer when she revealed that she “hates showers” with a picture of a basin filled with face wash, wipes, a foaming bath product, micellar water, and baby oil gel. She later clarified that she “hates showers” because she prefers to take baths. Source: Prince Williams / Getty “na fr though I’ve decided y’all don’t deserve me lol I knew from day one I was to real for this shit. y’all can have the music & ima just head out. fuck the interviews, photo shoots, videos, & really the shows too. I’ll finish this tour out tho. I’m just a regular person, nothing more. lol people got this fame shit fucked up. I been me from day one, I’m not bout to start acting different, talking different, treating people different, or looking different. people really expect too much from you. Everyday / everything isn’t a miss America bad bitch contest, & I don’t feel the need to put others down to stay relevant. people really just DISCONNECTED…. hiding behind these apps, these filters, the clothes, the makeup, the hair lol a lot of y’all need to step back & get into yourselves.. from a different perspective. take the same amount of time that you normally do to prepare/improve your physical but apply it to your spirit & become COMFORTABLE with the real you, whoever that may be as long as your not hurting anyone. That same amount of time you take to chase the “bag” try putting that same amount of energy into patience, acceptance, understanding, self awareness, self love but I know no one gives a shit about what I’m saying so yeah. peace love & light View this post on Instagram na fr though I’ve decided y’all don’t deserve me lol I knew from day one I was to real for this shit. y’all can have the music & ima just head out. fuck the interviews, photo shoots, videos, & really the shows too. I’ll finish this tour out tho. I’m just a regular person, nothing more. lol people got this fame shit fucked up. I been me from day one, I’m not bout to start acting different, talking different, treating people different, or looking different. people really expect too much from you. Everyday / everything isn’t a miss America bad bitch contest, & I don’t feel the need to put others down to stay relevant. people really just DISCONNECTED…. hiding behind these apps, these filters, the clothes, the makeup, the hair lol a lot of y’all need to step back & get into yourselves.. from a different perspective. take the same amount of time that you normally do to prepare/improve your physical but apply it to your spirit & become COMFORTABLE with the real you, whoever that may be as long as your not hurting anyone. That same amount of time you take to chase the “bag” try putting that same amount of energy into patience, acceptance, understanding, self awareness, self love but I know no one gives a shit about what I’m saying so yeah. peace love & light A post shared by Summer Walker (@summerwalker) on Nov 3, 2019 at 12:38am PDT Poor thang! Fans have also said that Summer seems uninterested in her interviews and performances—but Summer’s been open about suffering from crippling social anxiety. That’s not all though, the singer recently went toe to toe with fans over her hair, and that exchange might be contributing to her current feelings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Summer Walker (@summerwalker) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:46pm PDT Hit the flip.

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Illinois Buffalo Wild Wings Asked Birthday Party To Move Because Racist “Regular” Didn’t Want Blacks Sitting Nearby

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Source: SplashNews / Splash News Post About Naperville Buffalo Wild Wings Goes Viral After Customers Are Asked To Move Because Racist Didn’t Want Them Nearby The ranch is real rancid y’all. A Naperville Buffalo Wild Wings is under intense scrutiny after a group of patrons decided to leave after being asked to move tables because a regular customer didn’t want blacks sitting nearby. According to Chicago Tribune reports: Justin Vahl and Marcus Riley said they visited the Buffalo Wild Wings on 75th Street east of Route 59 to celebrate a child’s birthday about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. He was the first in his group to arrive at the restaurant, Vahl said, and he initially told the host he needed seating for 15 people. As the staff was setting up the tables, he said he realized he’d miscounted and went to the tables to discuss adding more chairs for three more kids. Vahl returned to the waiting area, where the host — who Vahl described as a young black man — asked, “What race are you?” Vahl asked why it mattered. He said the host explained that one of the restaurant’s regular customers seated nearby “doesn’t want black people sitting near him.” “I’m not going to let a customer dictate where we sit,” Vahl said, and he told the host to seat the party at the table. Vahl said a manager then approached the group shortly after speaking with the regular customer and his guest. The manager told Vahl’s group they needed to move because the tables had been reserved by another party of 18. A reporter from the Naperville Sun called the restaurant after the incident and was told the Naperville location does not take reservations. So… Obviously somebody was LYING. After multiple managers attempted to get their group to move, Vahl said the six adults in the group opted to go to another restaurant — but that move prompted questions from their children, making the already painful experience even worse. “I’ve never in my entire life experienced something like. To have my children go through that, it brought me to tears,” Riley said. SAD AF. This is Trump’s ‘MeriKKKa y’all. Our children aren’t safe. Justin Vahl’s wife Mary posted about the incident on social media. Claire Kudlata, coordinator of brand communications, said in an email to the Tribune that Buffalo Wild Wings has zero tolerance for discrimination: “We take this alleged incident very seriously and are conducting a thorough, internal investigation,” Kudlata said in the email. “We’re in direct communication with the guest to understand their account of what happened and to offer our deepest apologies for any unacceptable behavior.” Deepest apologies? What the hell is that supposed to do. They’ll be lucky not to be sued.

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Angela Simmons Posts A Loving Tribute To Her Late Ex-Fiancé Sutton Tennyson On The Anniversary Of His Death

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Source: Eugene Powers/WENN.com / WENN Angela Simmons Remembers The Father Of Her Child It’s been exactly a year since Sutton Tennyson was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and his ex-fiancee Angela Simmons is paying tribute to him. The Growing Up Hip-Hop star posted to Instagram on Sunday, remembering the life of the father of her child. She began her post by revealing that she “woke up earlier than usual today,” realizing that the reason was because it’s the anniversary of Tennyson’s death. She goes on to write about how much their baby boy–also named Sutton–has grown in the past year, going on to thank him for everything he’s given her. ” I want to let you know your baby boy is flourishing , he’s growing . He’s everything you knew he’d be and even more. I look at him everyday….and I see you so much . You’d be so proud of him . The way I’m proud of him . He talks to me about you before bed . He’s adorable Sutton,” Simmons wrote. “There’s so much I want to tell you . But I know you are with us everyday . I can never repay you or thank you enough for the light you have brought to my life . He’s so precious. And we miss you . So much more to say . But thank you for everything . Gone but never forgotten.” View this post on Instagram Woke up earlier than usual today . Realized God wanted to talk to me . And today marks a year since you left us. Sutton , You left us exactly a year ago today. I want to let you know your baby boy is flourishing , he’s growing . He’s everything you knew he’d be and even more. I look at him everyday….and I see you so much . You’d be so proud of him . The way I’m proud of him . He talks to me about you before bed . He’s adorable Sutton . There’s so much I want to tell you . But I know you are with us everyday . I can never repay you or thank you enough for the light you have brought to my life . He’s so precious. And we miss you . So much more to say . But thank you for everything . Gone but never forgotten. A post shared by Angela Simmons (@angelasimmons) on Nov 3, 2019 at 4:43am PST Much love to Angela Simmons and Sutton Tennyson’s entire family on such a tough day.

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Nice Try, Internet: Solange Shuts Down Rumors That She Cheated On Her Husband With A White Man

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Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Solange Shuts Down Rumors That She Cheated On Her Husband Alan Ferguson The Internet is a wild, wild place, and a certain singer is shutting down one of its latest salacious rumors. After announcing that she and her husband Alan Ferguson split after 5 years of marriage, Solange was hit with rumors that she was cheating. The rumors swirled in part because of a video that surfaced of her canoodling with a man that allegedly appeared to be musician, Gio Escobar . Mind you Solange said in a statement that she and her husband split four months ago. View this post on Instagram Someone from the Lemonade stand sent in this video of Solange Knowles allegedly out in LA grabbing lunch and getting touchy with a man that's NOT her husband. Rumors have been swirling on whether of not she and Alan Ferguson are divorced…Whether they are or aren't she looks very comfortable with this mystery man. This allegedly was taken on August 30, 2019. While I cannot confirm or deny the validity of this video, the person who sent the video is sure they saw #SolangeKnowles. Follow me for the latest news and gossip in entertainment! #LeahsLemonade #Exclusive #Beyonce A post shared by Leah A. Henry (@leahahenry) on Oct 31, 2019 at 4:55pm PDT For some reason, however, a theory emerged that Solange had actually been cheating with her co-manager, John Bogard. Internet outrage then ensued in part because Bogard is white and Solange is well known for her pro-black stance. Solange took to Twitter to shut the rumors down herself. In a series of deleted tweets she wrote; “Yo John Boggard is my former co-manager y’all gotta chill. Im not about to be silenced into letting complete lies narrate my life. To take my words “my body left me with no choice but to listen and be still” after speaking about my health journey…which has already been painful enough and turn into an interpretation of unfaithfulness is just…wow.” She also added on Instagram; “Yo [thank you] @onvaction for bein[g] the best co-manager for 5 years. Sorry the internetsss are so unkind n b lying.” She concluded, “Go back to enjoying ya vacation.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @saintrecords on Oct 2, 2019 at 2:22pm PDT A source close to Solange also debunked the rumor and told Baller Alert that rumors about Solo cheating are simply untrue. “There was never any cheating. Her and Alan separated earlier this year,” the source told Baller Alert. “Solange and John Bogaard worked together for many years, with him as her co-manager. There was never anything between these two individuals outside of a working relationship.” https://www.instagram.com/balleralert/?utm_source=ig_embed   We’re not really sure where that John Bogard rumor came from, but we wish Solo all the best as she moves on from her marriage. Source: Josh Brasted / Getty

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Pure Preciousness: Amber Rose Shares First Look At Baby Slash Electric, Explains His Name

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Source: ENT / SplashNews.com / Splash News Amber Rose Shares First Look At Baby Slash Electric Amber Rose is sharing the first full-face photos of her adorable baby boy. The model who welcomed Slash Electric Alexander Edwards with her boyfriend AE Edwards in October recently posted the closeup pics of her son showcasing him and his big brother Sebastian “Bash” Thomaz Taylor. “Slash & Bash #family #slashelectric #sebastiantaylorthomaz” Amber captioned the post. View this post on Instagram Slash & Bash #family #slashelectric #sebastiantaylorthomaz A post shared by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on Nov 2, 2019 at 4:39pm PDT Amber also explained to commenters the origins of her son’s name. According to Amb, baby Slash is named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash (DUH!) and the musician’s electric guitar. “Slash is named after the best guitarist of all time from one of the best rock bands ever,” wrote Amber in TheShadeRoom’s comments sections. “Guitarist name is slash from guns and roses and he plays electric guitar hence why my sons middle name is electric.” Amb is a BIG Slash fan, she previously dressed as him for Halloween at Heidi Klum’s annual bash. Source: Paul Zimmerman / Getty How cute is her son, baby Slash Electric???

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