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Woman, 100, Sets Record At Penn Relays
BlacksNetwork.com Re-Launches Upgraded Website
NATIONWIDE — Blacks Net- work, Inc., known for connecting young adults and professionals around the world, has re-launched their upgraded website.
The most exciting new feature in- troduced by the upgrade is the pro- fessional networking portal similar to LinkedIn. In addition, the up- grade includes a totally new and im- proved user interface and accessed to more information and resources.
As a professional and business networking site that enables compa- nies to creating more jobs, Blacks Network, Inc. is also known for its professional e-list directory and the selling of products on the auction and marketplace.
For more details, visit www.BlacksNetwork.com.
As Kentucky Derby Looms; Lawmakers Battle Over Removal Of Confederate Monument
LOUISVILLE, KY -- Accord- ing to the Washington Post, racial disparity and the Kentucky Derby have long gone hand-in-hand and this year is no different. As the famed race prepares to burst out of the starting gate in its 142nd year, issues stemming from race relations loom large. The races, which begin on Saturday, gener- ally draw around 266,000 visitors every year. But nearby, playing out in courtrooms, a battle over a Con- federate monument is underway.
Last Friday, University of Louisville president James Ram- sey and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer held a surprise press con- ference to announce a Confederate monument would be moved “to a more appropriate place. The 70’ tall monument, was erected in 1895 and includes 3 bronze statues of Confederate soldiers, and stands near the University’s art museum.
Kentucky, in fact, was never part of the Confederacy. Along with the other border states - Delaware, Missouri and Maryland - it was a slave state, but never se- ceded from the Union during the Civil War.
The announcement came a week after University of Louisville professor of Pan-African studies Ricky Jones wrote an op-ed in the Courier-Journal, demanding the monument, which he referred to as a “towering granite and bronze eyesore glorifying the nadir of America’s past,” be removed.
“I can’t tell you how happy I am. I think this statue being on the campus is somewhat akin to flying the Confederate flag over the (uni- versity’s) administration building” Jones said.” But his excitement may have been premature.
On Monday, Jefferson Circuit
Judge Judith McDonald- Burkman issued a restraining order forbidding the city of Louisville from removing the statue, according to reports. The order was sought by Everett Cor- ley, a Republican real estate agent running for Congress, who filed a lawsuit against Fischer over the plan to remove the Confederate statue; Corley called removing the statue akin to “book burning,” according to reports.
Ballerina, Misty Copeland Gets Her Own Barbie Doll
PENNSYLVANIA -- Ms. Ida Keeling isn't slowing down for anyone. The 100-year- old runner stole the crowd with her 1-minute, 17.33-second 100-meter dash Saturday after- noon at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, speeding her way to a world record, NBC Sports reports.
Ms. Keeling is the official holder of the record for the fastest 100-meter by a woman 100 years or older. According to the report, there is no data on USA Track & Field or masters- athletics websites for a previous record holder.
“I’ll be 101 in a couple of weeks,” Ms. Keeling told NBC Sports after the race. “I’ve never seen nothing like this crowd. Maybe that’s what the excite- ment was.”
Ms. Ida Keeling running in the Penn Relays.
And Ms. Keeling has some advice for those who may be wondering how she does it.
“Love yourself, do what you have to do and what you want to do,” she said. “Eat for nutrition, not for taste. And exercise at least once a day.”
Misty Copeland has been immortalized by Mattel. The Barbie creator debuted its Misty Copeland doll Mon- day, and I'm sure that, just like Ava DuVernay's doll, it'll fly off the shelves. The doll that honors Copeland, who made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer at the world-renowned Ameri- can Ballet Theatre, is just an- other step in Mattel's commitment to diversity and inclusion and part of its Sheroes Collection.
"I always dreamed of be- coming an ABT ballerina, and through Barbie, I was able to play out those dreams early
The world’s greatest bal- lerina, Misty Copeland and her Barbie.
on," Copeland said in a press release. "It's an honor to be able to inspire the next gener- ation of kids with my very own Barbie doll."
The Misty Copeland doll will is available for preorder on Amazon.com and Mattel's site.
Natural Healing Advocate Offering 15-Minute Consults To Better Health
Popular Black Internet Comic Strip ‘GG’ Created Via Social Media,
Is Now An Animated Video Series
Ron Bryant the artist and creator of Internet Comic Strip GG.
ORLANDO, FL— According to several studies and reports, African Americans continue to suffer the most from obesity and other obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Even worse, many African Americans do not go for regular check-ups with their fam- ily doctor and/or can not afford to see a naturopathic doctor.
To help facilitate this issue, Renee Hughes, a health advo- cate from the Orlando, FL, area has come up with a unique solu- tion that helps people without them having to leave their home.
She is offering free community service consultations to people with health problems via the tele- phone, Skype, or Zoom (a free video conferencing service). Al- though not a doctor or a licensed practicioner, Hughes is a very well-respected and highly-recog- nized naturopathic wellness ex- pert. She has been researching about naturopathic solutions to common health problems for more than 10 years, has her own health organization called S.H.E. (Sustainable Health Events), and she has even produced a YouTube documentary called “A Move To- ward Health.”
Hughes particularly special- izes in helping people with the following issues: losing weight, digestive problems, Crohn’s dis-
RENEE HUGHES
ease, arthritis, fibromyalgia, gall bladder issues, depression/ anxi- ety, fatigue, irritability, and poor sleep cycle.
Those interested in a free 15- minute consultation should be advised that she will not be able to diagnose your health condi- tion, but she can offer valuable, priceless advice on how to get started on your journey to being healthy again. Referrals to actual natural health care practitioners are also given if needed or wanted.
To schedule your free one-on- one consultation with Renee Hughes:
Contact her at (678) 250-3202 or Renee@SHEresults.com.
To learn more about her or- ganization, S.H.E. (Sustainable Health Events), visit: www.SheResults.com or follow her on Facebook at www.face- book.com/Sustainable- HealthEvents/.
Ron Bryant, better known as ‘Cut,’ is the creator and artist behindGG–astoryofa grandma’s dedication to her four adopted children and her community.
GG is that wise, and con- scious grandmother we all re- member and love. Her fans love her, and the comic has a follow- ing of more than 106,000 Face- book fans and can also be seen via private video stream.
“The reason I made GG a private video stream was to give future and existing fans the opportunity to watch GG episodes anywhere and anytime and to promote Black-owned businesses,” Ron said.
GG is broken into four se- ries – The Marcella Series, The Shanice Series, The Lenita Se- ries and The Randy Series.
Membership is normally two dollars per month or twenty
dollars annually. But, for a lim- ited time, fees have been waived.
As the artist behind both Cutnedge Cartoons and GG, Ron’s work has been published in over 75 publications and web- sites including The Atlanta Con- stitution, Emerge magazine, Tom Joyner’s Black America Web, Upscale magazine, and more.
Anyone can connect with him on any of the social media sites: Facebook – www.face- book.com/toonkook, or Twitter – www.twitter.com/GGismy- name, or Instagram – www.in- stagram.com/CUT_AND_GG/ or Google Plus – @GGsplace
To sign up for free member- ship, visit his website at www.GGsplace.biz. Remem- ber, this is a limited time offer, so get registered today!
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