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Father-Son Duo Launch Company To Increase Black Wealth

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A Virginia-based father-son duo is on a mission to empower the Black community to generate wealth. Entrepreneurs Kevon L. Chisolm and his 11-year-old son Kamari launched an investment consulting company that promotes Black economic empowerment, Black News reported. Black WallStreeter Consultation Services, launched by a father & son duo from Virginia, is designed to help individuals increase their wealth… through the creation of investment clubs! #blackpreneur #blackceo #shopblack https://t.co/SRQcKJPLzx — Black News (@BlackNews) March 15, 2019 The company—dubbed Black WallStreeter Consultation Services—was created as an avenue to educate individuals about the importance of financial literacy and provide them with the tools and resources to reach their monetary goals. Aside from providing consulting services and informative workshops, the company will cultivate community by establishing investment clubs where people can pool money to make lucrative investments. Chisolm has extensive experience in the wealth management industry. He’s served at the helm of an investment firm called Umoja Investments for over a decade. Chisolm also penned a book titled Financial Legacy: Building Wealth Through Investment Clubs . He says that through the platform he and his son created he hopes to educate and empower the Black community to make smart decisions when it comes to money so that they can alleviate financial burdens. “When we created Black WallStreeter Consultation Services, we wanted to address a few main concerns individuals have about their financial wellness,” said Chisolm in a statement. “For example, many of our clients are unsure of how to pay for college tuition, save for retirement, buy a new home or start a new business. An investment club is the ultimate opportunity to increase personal financial goals and ease financial worries.” Chisolm and his son believe that it’s never too early to start learning about financial wellness and encourage kids as young as 8-years-old to attend the seminars so they can take solid financial values with them when they step into adulthood. The father and son aren’t the only ones spreading awareness about financial literacy within the Black community. NFL player Brandon Copeland is leading a class at the University of Pennsylvania about how to manage finances. SEE ALSO: NFL Player Brandon Copeland Teaches Financial Literacy Course At The University Of Pennsylvania Marshawn Lynch Is Pushing Back Against Gentrification In Oakland [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3848459″ overlay=”true”]

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University Of South Florida Elects First Black Woman Student Body President

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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A student at the University of South Florida is breaking racial barriers and displaying #BlackExcellence at the institution. According to ABC Action News , Britney Deas was elected to become the student body president at the Tampa-based school, making her the first Black woman to be appointed to the position. USF students elect first African-American woman student body president https://t.co/0yOnlup2cx pic.twitter.com/2QmaS8QHKA — ABC Action News (@abcactionnews) March 14, 2019 The junior—who hails from Miami—has always had an interest in civic engagement. Her passion for advocacy led her to run for the student body president role at her school. Her win was historic; aside from being the first African American woman to be at the helm of the student government, she is the first woman in two decades to take on the position. For Deas, it’s all about representation. She hopes that her accomplishment inspires underrepresented individuals to change the status quo and boldly step into spaces that they’ve historically been locked out of. “Being the first African American female to hold the position is awesome. You know, I love to be that representation. Being the first female in 20 years is just as great because it shows that we’re moving forward,” she said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “If you want something, you go and you do it. You try and do it. There’s nothing stopping you but yourself.” Among the top issues on Deas’ agenda is combatting homelessness amongst the student population and creating resources for individuals battling with mental illness issues. She will be inaugurated next month and is slated to step into her role in May. Black students are rising up the ranks within campus groups and making history while doing so. In 2018, Kristine E. Guillaume was appointed to lead the Harvard Crimson making her the first Black woman to become president of the publication since it launched in 1873. SEE ALSO: Harvard Crimson Appoints First Black Woman President First Black Man To Earn Ph.D. In Chemistry Honored By American Chemical Society [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847363″ overlay=”true”]

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Jess Hilarious Discusses How She’s Grown Personally During Her Rise To Fame [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Jess Hilarious tells it like it is. It’s a quality that has helped the Baltimore star rise from Instagram to TV and more. Not to mention the fact that in her display of keeping it real, she’s actually  really  funny. But, like most of us, real life still happens off social media. Part of it is funny, sweet and loving. Other parts, not so much. We’ve seen her love her son, we’ve seen her travel, we’ve seen her fall in love and fall out of it. So, how does she balance it all? Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Listen in the interview up top where the comedienne-turned-actress discusses her role on the Fox TV show  Rel , public breakups and adjustment to fame from social media to the big screen. ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Chance The Rapper Ties The Knot, See The Wedding Photos Music To Your Ears: Black Movies With The Best Soundtracks New Study Reveals Marijuana Before Sex Could Lead To Mind Blowing Orgasms Follow @TheRSMS

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Cleo TV: 19th & Park Co-Founders Brunch It Up With Chef JJ & Rosè Mimosas On ‘Just Eats With Chef JJ’ [Video]

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

19th & Park Founders On ‘Just Eats With Chef JJ’ It’s going down once again in Chef JJ ’s New York City loft. On the latest episode of his Just Eats With Chef JJ , 19th & Park co-founders Tahira White , Whitney Headen and Nicole Januarie serve up some Rosè infused mimosas as they dish on transitioning from managing major events and marketing deals for Essence Magazine to founding a Black women-owned agency that’s become a top contender in the corporate world. Chef JJ even shares his ideal cast members for a food porn commercial. Whew. Catch an all new episode of the hit Cleo TV show when it airs this Saturday, March 16 at 12pm ET. Check out the clip above.

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Listen To Black Women| Is Abuse From Men In Power Inevitable?

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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There’s a reason Tarana Burke named her movement supporting Black women and girls who are survivors of sexual assault Me Too: We all have a story. While the depth of abuse we experience may differ — from sexual harassment to sexual violence — Black women are still more likely than women of other populations to get sexually harassed at work, but does that mean we should come to expect abuse from men in power? Check out that conversation on this week’s episode of Listen to Black Women and weigh in in the comments section. Listen To Black Women is a new show from HelloBeautiful and MadameNoire that discusses the issues that affect us most while incorporating the voices of our audience and experts. Each week, the show will gather insights from of our readers by asking them a series of questions related to the show topic. We’ll also be sharing thoughts from social media and the Internet at large as hosts Shamika Sanders, Africa Miranda, Keyaira Kelly weigh in with their opinions. This show doesn’t work without you so be sure to take our weekly polls, share the videos with your network, and leave feedback everywhere you can. We’re listening to you. RELATED STORIES: Take This Week’s Listen To Black Women Poll On Cheating, Men, & Relationships Listen To Black Women| Why Are Black Women Being Left Out Of The Mass Incarceration Conversation?

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Twitter Had A Lot To Say About The New Trailer for ‘Avengers: End Game’

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Jesse Grant / Getty The official trailer for Avengers: End Game is finally here, and of course, people have a lot to say about it. Since the second Avengers: Infinity War dropped in April of last year, Marvel fans were already asking a million questions about what’s going to happen in the sequel–and now, we are closer than we’ve ever been to finally seeing what happens to our favorite Avengers squad. Disney dropped the brand new Avengers: Endgame trailer on Thursday, which immediately caught fans by surprise. The short movie teaser shows our heroes–including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel and many more–trying to figure out how to move forward with their lives after Thanos destroyed half of their universe with one simple snap of his finger. The trailer starts with some ominous voiceover work from the one-and-only Tony Stark, who begins,  “God, it seems like a thousand years ago I found my way out of that cave, became Iron Man, realized I loved you. I know I said no more surprises, but, I was really hoping to pull off one last one.” Here, he’s addressing who we can only assume is his soon-to-be-wife Pepper Potts. As the trailer continues, we see a lot of very nostalgic flashback moments for some of our favorite heroes like Ant Man, Hawkeye, Captain America, and more. The trailer itself is pretty melancholy, showing just how serious life and its stakes have gotten since Thanos’ decimations–but it’s not all bad news. At the end of the trailer, we get to see a brand new scene where Thor summons his hammer, which whizzes right past Captain Marvel’s head without causing a flinch. In this very telling introduction for the new hero, she smirks as Thor turns to Black Widow and says, “I like this one.” If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, join the rest of the world and watch it down below: Of course, with a new trailer comes some new reactions, and people are going absolutely crazy for this preview of what’s sure to be the biggest movie of 2019. Check out what people had to say about the trailer and their predictions for the upcoming film below: Trying to calculate how much time has passed based on the length and color of Nat’s hair #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/ggRae4zLQB — Jess (@Jessfangirl13) March 14, 2019 Someone said Jeremy Renner will be called the Mo-Hawkeye in the new movie and I can't stop thinking about it. #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/y0wfogxHsI — Hemanth (@hemanvikash) March 14, 2019 Thanos when Thor and Captain marvel run up on him while he’s farming #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/OoG93YpcYC — тαтα (@blossomazzello) March 14, 2019 The Avengers after getting destroyed by Thanos. #AvengersEndGame pic.twitter.com/pKLQf6eZKU — Kermit The Mistake (@CuckKermit) March 14, 2019 Me after watching #AvengersEndgame trailer 20 times before lunch pic.twitter.com/rTDwe60DtS — Bruce Dafuk Wayne (@BruceDafukWayne) March 14, 2019 When Steve says “I keep telling everybody that try should move on. Some do, but not us.” My heart #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/Ci2S30UWqP — Nirthya (@NirthyaS) March 14, 2019 *Avengers enter* Thanos: Fools! This is your end and… *Thor & Captain Marvel enter* Thanos: #AvengersEndGame pic.twitter.com/p6rIfjmH50 — Joseph Marshall (@JoeMarshall1994) March 14, 2019 CAN'T YOU BELIEVE WE ARE GOING TO SEE THESE TWO FIGHTING TOGETHER!!!!! #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/WG9MvTILsI — #JusticeForMJ (@NikiLittleMixer) March 14, 2019 So, there you have it. Excitement for this film is at an all-time high and we’ve still got a little over a month of waiting to do. See you in April, Avengers.

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Already? Raz B Almost Quit B2K’s Millennium Tour

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Denise Truscello / Getty We’re only a week into the biggest reunion tour of the year and there’s already trouble in the throwback paradise.   Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Raz B took to social media last night (March 12) to announce that he was quitting B2K ’s Millennium Tour because he doesn’t feel safe. The video has since been deleted but in a clip saved by the Shade Room, Raz B sayas, “I don’t feel safe because I feel like Chris Stokes is around. So guess what? I’m off the tour. Good luck to everybody. No disrespect to Omari because he’s my brother. Omari, if you want to come talk to me and you want me to do the tour, I’ll do the tour, but I’m officially off the tour.”   B2K’s Raz B posted this video announcing he was off the much-anticipated Millennium Tour as he didn’t feel “safe” because he felt former manager Chris Stokes “was around”. pic.twitter.com/2pCD54R3n1 — Dionne Grant (@DionneGrant) March 13, 2019 The singer went on to say, “Oh, guess what? I guess we’re about to shoot the new ‘Surviving Chris Stokes’ movie, right? So call Lifetime ’cause I’m ready to talk.” Over the past decade, Raz B accused his group’s former manager, Chris Stokes, of molesting him as a kid. He suspected the other group members were sexually abused, too, but Omarion issued a statement around the time of the allegations denying it. Stokes has also denied the claims. It’s unclear what truly went down over the past week or so, but today Raz B returned to social media to offer insight on the sudden decision he decided to overturn.   Raz B is back on tour…… pic.twitter.com/WuDEcQuyGV — Kryssy (@K_Cherelle_07) March 13, 2019 “I am a work in progress,” he said. “I look forward to continuing the Millennium Tour for our fans. You all deserve it!”   See fan reactions below:   If B2K is really cool with Chris Stokes being at their concerts and backstage they're all trash af. It's one thing to not know how to move because you're a child, but y'all grown ass men. I see that as intimidation. He knows what he did to Raz B. He's sick af. — B (@BSimone24) March 13, 2019 I don’t think it’s funny that Raz B gonna have to quit the tour because these bum B2K niggas in love with Chris Stokes so much they don’t realize their victims of child abuse and molestation — Oliver Queen-Pope (@Sammy_Socialite) March 13, 2019 I don’t know what mental state Raz B was in when he made that announcement video… but I really don’t want people out here dragging that man. Like… y’all can’t choose which VICTIMS you gone support and who you’re not. Clearly SOMETHING happened. — Cousin Lucky (@ImFinallyAmber) March 13, 2019 The other members of B2K never took Raz B seriously about the Chris Stokes allegations. They called him gay, harassed him, threatened him, and openly called him a liar. I’m shocked he agreed to do the tour in the first place. But imma need them to get it together — Wendy Whaleiams (@iyanuuuuh) March 13, 2019 All predators should be cancelled right, y'all know Chris Stokes abused those B2K boys & were all excited to see some tour he'll profit from. Hope Raz B does a documentary too called “Surviving Chris Stokes”, heard he quit when he saw Chris hanging around pic.twitter.com/JxU6Nff2um — RESOLUTE (@RealYOM) March 13, 2019 hol up, Marques Houston is engaged to Chris Stokes’ 19 y/o daughter. Chris Stokes is the man who Raz B said raped them & forced Marques to do sexual acts with them and apparently Marques Houston bi ? AND Raz quit the tour like he not poor? Jennifer Hudson, help me holler! — the yoga girl with no business. (@_onmycoolMAYY) March 13, 2019 ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Chris Stokes Breaks Silence About B2k Break-up Rumors We Wish These Artists Were Asked To Be Apart Of B2K’s Millennium Tour B2K Announces Tour And Black Twitter Is On Fire With #B2kReunionLooks Follow @TheRSMS

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Kevin Hart Announces His First Netflix Special [Video]

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America’s biggest comedian is set to take his talents to Netflix. Kevin Hart’s first special will premiere in a matter of weeks. Vulture is reporting that the Philadelphia funny man will make his stand up special on the streaming giant next month. He made the formal announcement via his Twitter account. “April 2nd people….Mark your calendars. Is about to go down!!!!” Included was a brief clip that serves as a trailer. Originally shot in September 2018 at the O2 Arena in London  Irresponsible  will touch on his inner circle, popular culture, romance, celebrity life and his personal shortcomings in 2018. While several of his previous specials are readily available on Netflix  Irresponsible  will be his first release shot exclusively for the streaming platform. You can view the trailer below. April 2nd people….Mark your calendars. Is about to go down!!!! pic.twitter.com/KV8RQBkN9S — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) March 11, 2019 Photo: WENN.com

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31 Days, 31 Inspiring Women: Issa Rae

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty March is Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating 31 different women over the month, spanning the worlds of entertainment, politics, local, global and beyond. Entry number 12 on our list gave us life as an awkward black woman trying to make it and in turn created a platform for others to create short films, present them to the world and more. On top of that, she has a hit show on HBO that everyone tunes into on Sunday night and causes workplace debates and then some the next day. It’s power. The more she continues to stretch what it means to be a black woman in search of herself and owning her own talents and confidence on TV? The more black girls and others who are inspired by her will take that mantle to an even higher level. Meet Issa Rae, a TV maverick and one of our 31 inspiring women. Issa Rae supposedly made it when Insecure , her HBO television series co produced with TV vet Larry Wilmore became one of the more talked about shows in 2016 but if you dive deeper into her history, whether it be writing her own scripts or crafting web series then you know Issa Rae and Issa Rae Productions have been crafting platforms and doing amazing things on YouTube for a minute. She’s a best-selling author and actress now and as Insecure is set to return in the fall for its fourth season, the sky is the limit for Los Angeles born writer and actress. To think, it almost was about the law as opposed to acting as she was set on going to law school after college graduation but when Awkward Black Girl took off, the law school dreams faded away too. What helps Issa? Knowing that it’s not all on her. “Find a good team. Find a good team,” she told Women’s Health . “It matters…It’s enabled me to not lose my mind.” FUN FACT: She and singer Jidenna both attended Stanford University and she graduated in 2007. Years later, Jidenna appeared in Season 1 of Insecure as “Chris”. QUOTE: “I thrive on obstacles. If I’m told that it can’t be told, then I push harder.” The world is a better place thanks to women like Issa Rae and if you want your world to be better and be free from painful fibroids, head to AlateHealth . RELATED: Wait A Minute: Is Issa Rae Engaged? The Gorgeous Ring Says She Might Be! [PHOTOS] RELATED: Watch: Issa Rae Speaks On Her First Encounters With Diddy, Tiffany Haddish, And Shonda Rhimes On ‘Hot Ones’ RELATED: 10 Times Issa Rae Was Looking Like Sexy Awkward Bae

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SMH: Police Department Under Investigation After Brutally Beating And Pepper Spraying Unarmed Black Man [Video]

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

An investigation has been launched on the West Midlands Police department after video surfaced of officers aggressively hitting and pepper spraying a Black man inside an unidentified room before shutting the door on the person recording. Sources claim that the victim was a Muslim, which allegedly lead to the violent attack — however, officers have not confirmed. The department released a statement saying: “On February 25 officers were called by a doctor who was conducting a mental health assessment in Sandwell. During the assessment, the 38-year-old man became violent and assaulted the doctor with a metal crutch, so police were called. The video circulating on social media shows edited footage of officers who attended but does not show the events which lead up to his restraint.” West Midlands Police didn’t take responsibility for the officers volatile behavior, but they did refer themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. After the assault, the unidentified victim was arrested on suspicion of assault and taken into custody. He is currently receiving treatment in a mental health facility.

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