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NEW YORK, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York University School of Medicine announced today the establishment of a new department dedicated to the study and treatment of child and adolescent psychiatry. The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be chaired by Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., founder and director of the NYU Child Study Center, and is only the second independent department of a major university in the United States to devote its extraordinary resources to the critically important mission of researching, treating and ultimately alleviating the suffering of 12 million young patients and their families.
"We are confident that the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will develop breakthrough treatments that battle the devastating impact of mental disorders in both children and adolescents," said John Sexton, president of New York University. "The Department's keystone, the NYU Child Study Center, is a vital component of our medical school and university, and we are committed to playing a defining role in the treatment of disorders that pose a grave public health risk and collectively fuel some of the nation's most intractable problems -- from violence and suicide to drug abuse and homelessness."
"The creation of a department at New York University devoted solely to the study and treatment of children's psychiatric disorders positions us to shift the current paradigm by assembling a team of experts to aggressively research and treat mental illness in much the same way that cancer, heart disease, and other serious health issues are addressed," said Robert M. Glickman, M.D., dean of the NYU School of Medicine. "We will continue our careful integration of science and clinical services with our training and outreach programs. We will be at the forefront of advances in the genetics and microbiology of psychiatric disorders while being totally dedicated to eliminating the social stigma that plagues our young patients and their families."
Departmental designation in the field of academic medicine means greater Medical School support in terms of capital and human resources, permanence, standing and autonomy. These are all factors which speak to an institution's ability to recruit leading scientists, conduct groundbreaking research, make faculty appointments and develop and expand the best clinical services available. The Child Study Center brings to the new department six endowed chairs.
"There is a critical shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists in this country, and that has a ripple effect on delinquency, school drop out rates, teen suicide, adolescent substance abuse, and school violence," said Koplewicz. "The development of this facility will provide revolutionary new approaches to research in child mental health that will have a transformative impact on treatment of child psychiatric disorders similar to that of the Salk and Sabin vaccines on polio."
Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., founder and director of the NYU Child Study Center, is the Arnold and Debbie Simon Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; professor of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine; director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Bellevue Hospital Center; and executive director of the New York State Office of Mental Health's Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research.
In February, New York State Gov. George Pataki announced a $30 million commitment to create a New York State Center of Excellence at the Child Study Center, as part of a $200 million investment in children's mental health by New York State and the philanthropic community. The new state-of-the-art Child Study Center will be the largest child and adolescent treatment, research and training center in the world, will take an integrated, scientific approach to revolutionize child and adolescent mental health in America. This investment also includes $35 million to rebuild Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center in Rockland County in partnership with the NYU Child Study Center, demonstrating a statewide commitment to the improvement of mental health services.
"This is a historic step in support of something many of us have known for a long while -- children are not simply little adults," said Thomas F. Anders, M.D., president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and distinguished professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus), UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. "Pediatrics has long been a separate department from general internal medicine. Establishing only the second child and adolescent psychiatry department in over 80 years raises the bar for other universities around the country."
"When we founded the Child Study Center in 1998, we knew it had the potential to become a national leader in the field of children's mental health," said NYU Child Study Center Board Chair Brooke Garber Neidich. "These disorders can rob children of their ability to learn, to make and keep friends, and to enjoy life. With the additional resources we will have as a department, we will be able to expand our research capacity and enhance our treatment capabilities, and really change the lives of children."
The projected need for child and adolescent psychiatrists in the United States is estimated to be 30,000. Currently, there are fewer than 7,000. In an effort to further combat this shortage, the Child Study Center launched this fall a new undergraduate minor in child and adolescent mental health designed to encourage students with a natural interest and inclination toward careers in social work, education and special education, psychology, law, medicine, sociology, nursing, public health, scientific journalism and psychiatry, to consider focusing their future career in some significant capacity on children and adolescents.
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The NYU Child Study Center is dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of child and adolescent mental health problems. The center offers expert psychiatric services for children and families with emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention. The center's mission is to bridge the gap between science and practice, integrating the finest research with patient care and state-of-the-art training, utilizing the resources of the New York University School of Medicine. The NYU Child Study Center offers a variety of mental health services for children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Child and Family Associates is the clinical arm of the NYU Child Study Center and the point of entry for all clinical programs. Its goal is to bring together research-supported evaluations and treatments with an individualized and family-centered approach. The Child Study Center was founded in 1998 and established as the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within the NYU School of Medicine in 2006. Web: http://www.AboutOurKids.org
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New York, NY - (10/28/03) - To mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of renowned disc jockey Jam Master Jay of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC, BET has announced it will televise a five-part investigative series on the unsolved murder case November 3-7 on BET NIGHTLY NEWS at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series was developed from more than 18 hours of interviews with over a dozen sources over a period of three months, including the immediate family of Jam Master Jay; some of the victim's closest friends; and a key witness present during the slaying last October in a Queens, New York recording studio owned by the DJ.
"While mainstream media has barely scratched the surface in the investigation of the murder of Jam Master Jay, his family, friends and the African-American community still have many unanswered questions," said Nina Henderson Moore, BET Executive Vice President of News, Public Affairs and Program Acquisitions. "With this investigative series, we hope to uncover some of those answers, while also taking a look at the disturbing trend of unsolved murder cases involving African Americans."
BET NIGHTLY NEWS reporter Janell Snowden conducts the interviews throughout the series, revealing publicly some of the issues and suspicions that people closest to Jam Master Jay have kept silent about since his murder. "One year later and without anyone having been brought to justice for this crime, it is clear that Jam Master Jay's family and friends remain frustrated with the lack of closure to this case," said Snowden. "We're grateful that Jam Master Jay's family and friends were willing to share with BET NIGHTLY NEWS their thoughts and emotions as they, like the many fans of Jam Master Jay and Run DMC, wait for the case to be solved."
The following are highlights from the upcoming BET NIGHTLY NEWS five-part series examining the unsolved murder case of hip hop legend Jam Master Jay:
ABOUT
BET
BET, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is
the nation's leading television network providing quality entertainment,
music, news and public affairs programming for the African-American
audience. The BET Network reaches more than 75 million households
according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the United
States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is a dominant consumer brand
in the urban marketplace with a diverse group of branded businesses:
BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET
Digital Networks - BET Jazz, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive
alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event
Productions, specializing in a full range of event production
services, including event management, venue selection, talent
recruitment, sound, lighting and stage production; and BET Books,
the nation's leading publisher of African-American themed romance
novels under the Arabesque Books label, and publisher of new imprints
Sepia and New Spirit.
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New York, NY - (10-27-03). Judge Mablean Ephriam, star of the popular syndicated television show Divorce Court, has joined forces with TRAVATAN Eye Drops Project Focus to advocate for greater awareness of glaucoma risks among African Americans. TRAVATAN Eye Drops Project Focus is the nationwide multi-city urban outreach initiative launched earlier this year by Alcon Laboratories that uses free glaucoma screenings, distribution of educational materials and national advertising to encourage at-risk members of the African American community to be more conscious of their eye health.
"It's only recently that I became aware of how severe glaucoma is among African Americans in the United States," stated Judge Ephriam. "For example, I hadn't realized that African-Americans are four-to-five times more likely to develop glaucoma than the general population, and that half of all African-American adults in the United States with glaucoma don't know they have it. As a result, I've become very interested in seeing as many people as possible learn about glaucoma and its risk factors."
In this new role, Judge Ephriam was the guest speaker at the National Medical Association's Ophthalmology Awards Banquet honoring winners of the Rabb-Venable Awards for Outstanding Research. At each annual convention, the NMA's Ophthalmology Section presents these awards to medical students and residents from around the country who have conducted outstanding scholarly work in the area of eye and vision research.
A family law practitioner with over 20 years as a trial attorney and mediator, Judge Ephriam has presided over Divorce Court, a relationship-oriented courtroom show, since 1999.
The show enters its fifth season this fall. Formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar and State Bar of California Family Law Sections, Judge Ephriam has also served for five years as Deputy City Attorney in Los Angeles, and been a Hearing Examiner for the City of Los Angeles Civil Service Commission.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans. It affects them at a younger age and frequently results in rapid and severe vision loss. Elevated intraocular pressure is a risk factor associated with glaucoma. TRAVATAN ophthalmic solution is a glaucoma medication from Alcon that has proven to be more effective in lowering intraocular pressure than other prostaglandin analogues.
Left untreated, glaucoma may lead to a dangerous buildup of pressure within the eye that eventually damages the delicate optic nerve until eyesight is impaired or a person goes blind. Because there is usually no pain associated with the disease, people at greatest risk won't know they have it until they get screened. Fortunately, the disease can be managed with proper medications, but the key to saving people's eyesight is early detection and treatment.
Since January 2003, almost 2,400 African-American men and women have participated in Project Focus and have received free glaucoma screenings sponsored by TRAVATAN Eye Drops at local churches, community centers and major cultural events.
The National Medical Association is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health. As a national professional and scientific organization founded in 1895, it represents the interests of more than 20,000 physicians and their patients.
Alcon, Inc. (NYSE:ACL) is the global leader in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of ophthalmic products, including prescription drugs, surgical instruments and accessory products, intraocular lenses, and contact lens care solutions.
For more information about TRAVATAN Ophthalmic Solution, visit the website, www.TRAVATAN.com or call 1-888-728-2826.
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800-400-8599
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New York, NY - (10-21-03) Souljourn, LLC announced today the availability of its Souljourn City Guide Magazine for Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. These annual guides, produced with city and state tourism bureaus, are free of charge and provide tourists, business travelers and local residents with city-specific cultural, dining, shopping, entertainment, special event and convention information. One million copies, 250,000 for each city, are available this year.
"African Americans contribute heavily to the hospitality and travel industries, spending nearly $35 billion annually," said Patrick Christofer Riley, CEO & Editorial Director of Souljourn, LLC. "We want to ensure that these travelers, and others wanting to experience the diversity of a city, have a single, up-to-date resource for planning their itineraries and enjoying their visit."
The Souljourn City Guides are distributed via city and state tourism offices, hotels, travel depots, nightclubs, conventions and conferences, restaurants, museums, ethnic retailers, tour operators and college and university campuses.
With a strategic relationship with RR Donnelley, the company will continue its 25-city rollout of Souljourn City Guides in 2004 with an update of its first four city guides and add 6 additional destinations: Miami, Detroit, Washington DC, Dallas, San Francisco/Oakland and London. In addition, Souljourn will also launch in 2004 its annual national family vacation program "Take A Souljourn Across America." This program was developed to help revive the travel industry and illustrate the power of African American travelers.
Founded
in December 1998, Souljourn, L.L.C. is a multi media holding company
headquartered in New York City. Souljourn was established to reach
a $35 billion African American tourism market by providing comprehensive
city centric travel and tourism information about Black culture,
historic sites, entertainment activities and venues to tourists,
convention and business travelers visiting major cities, and to
residents. For more information about Souljourn City Guide Magazine
or to search our online resources, visit www.souljourn.citysearch.com
New York, NY - (10-8-03). The Fashion & Arts Xchange (F.A.X.) presents My Style, its first annual fund raiser to help fight breast cancer on Thursday, October 16, 2003 at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), Haft Auditorium, "C" building at 7pm.
F.A.X. is a not-for-profit membership organization established in 1994. It is dedicated to providing an array of educational and charitable opportunities for professional people of color in the fashion and arts industries. F.A.X. fosters an environment where these professionals can seek, develop and re-evaluate their careers and valued existence in the design and arts world.
According to the American Cancer Society, "if it hasn't already, breast cancer will touch you or someone you know." "My Style," a fashion showcase was chosen as a communication vehicle, because nothing brings attention to the body more than fashion. F.A.X.'s goal for the event is to increase awareness among its members and associated fashion and art industry professionals that it is fashionable to know how to fight breast cancer.
In addition to the money the organization expects to raise, F.A.X. will be giving young designers from F.I.T. the runway. They will compete for cash prizes totaling $850.00. Sponsors for the competition are Burlington Mills, and A & E Trimming. The competition will be held that evening and judged by a panel of fashion legends and innovators. They are: Dario Cortez, Beth Ann Hardison, Linda Tain and Nicole Miller the event's special host and guest designer.
The night also includes the celebration of breast cancer survivors, poetry by master poet Phyastartah and Autumn, and a fashion show with some of Americas most gifted apparel design houses. They include: Lafayette 148, J. Lo, Larry Levine, and Phat Farm.
Presenting F.A.X.'s donation to the American Cancer Society will be Gwenveria Sargeant, founder, executive board member, Fashion & Arts Xchange; Steven Cutting, president, Fashion & Arts Xchange, and Nicole Miller, designer.
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New York, NY - (10/8/03). Recognizing her contributions for more than 20 years in the public relations industry, the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) recently honored D. Michelle Flowers, President & CEO of Flowers Communications Group (FCG), with its prestigious "Founder's Award" during its 5th Annual Conference & Career Fair. Feted at the keynote luncheon attended by over 100 conferees at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Flowers accepted the award and credited her staff's energy, dedication and imagination for the firm's success. FCG is a Chicago-based public relations firm that specializes in programs, special events and campaigns targeted to the African American consumer in the top 20 urban markets. Flowers, who established the African-American-owned agency 12 years ago, encouraged the society to continue pushing and advocating for greater diversity, especially among general market public relations agencies, and within corporations. "Although there are increasing numbers of African American PR practitioners, there is still a great need for more representation throughout the public relations industry," Flowers said. "It is a great honor to receive this award, and especially for it to come from my peers." Another highlight of the luncheon was the issuance of a proclamation to NBPRS from the New York City Council. Councilwoman Yvette Clarke of the 40th District presented the proclamation, which chronicled the history of the organization. "With this proclamation, the city of New York acknowledges the continuing influence of black public relations practitioners," said Pat Tobin, president of the National Black Public Relations Society. "This is a milestone from which the student members of our organization can build." |
The luncheon also featured a panel discussion on the changing public relations industry. Panelists included: Andrea Ferguson of Dan Klores Communication; Janine Fondon of UnityFirst/ African-American Newswire; C. Zawadi Morris of the Original Media Group and Wanda Pendelton of MBC Network. Alicia Evans, the president of the Greater New York chapter of the Black Public Relations Society, moderated the panel. This year's conference theme was "Technology Driven, Diversity Focused," and featured workshops in the areas of government contracting, entertainment and media relations, as well as education and career development. A networking session allowed students to sit down with PR professionals to critique their resumes, and answer questions or concerns about the field of public relations. Workshop panelists in attendance included, Arthuretta Martin, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; Paul Davis, Danielle Ashley Advertising PR; Elisa Keys, Hollywood East Foundation; Lisa Skirloff, Multicultural Marketing Resources, Inc.; Robyn Wheeler, Chicago State University; Antonetta Johnson-Gardner, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs; Marc C. Little, Marc Little & Associates; David Rudd, Motorola; Trenae Floyd, Port of Miami; Malcolm Berkley, UPS; Deborah Hyman, FreddieMac; Mark R. Griffith, CBS News; Meta J. Mereday, Diversity Communications & Business Development Consultant and Wynona Redmond, Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc./Safeway, Inc. Sponsors included Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Black Enterprise Magazine, Safeway, Inc. and Heyman Associates, Inc. Participating vendors were Equator3 Travel Club, Rose Creations, LaBelle Interiors, Souljourn LLC and Diversity City Media. The National Black Public Relations Society was established to benefit public relations professionals and affiliated services professionals. It aims to address the diversity needs of public relations agencies and corporations around the country. For additional information regarding NBPRS call (323) 466-8221 or visit www.nbprs.org (distributed through BlackPR.com/BlackNews.com) |
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New York, NY - (9/18/03). The Greater New York Area Black Memorabilia and Collectible Show will be Saturday, October 25, 2003, at the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel Exhibit Center, 2 Harmon Plaza, in Secaucus, New Jersey which is easily accessible from New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Connecticut and other nearby states.
Many exhibitors from across the United States will be at the show with black memorabilia and collectibles for sale including historical artifacts and documents, books, figurals, autographs, stamps, postcards, advertisements, posters, toys, paintings, coins, prints, political memorabilia, sport memorabilia, paper collectibles, dolls, textiles, kitchen collectibles, banks, cookie jars, entertainment memorabilia, photographic items, jewelry and much more.
There will be an exhibit of slavery artifacts and jim crow memorabilia. Also, there will be autograph sessions with former Negro League baseball players.
There continues to be a strong interest in black memorabilia and nationally there are many individuals with significant collections. The intent of this show to provide an environment where the public can be educated on the African American experience, and where they can purchase desirable pieces of black memorabilia and collectibles. Purchases of black memorabilia are considered a good investment since the value of such items have continued to appreciate over the years. It is expected that attendees will travel from across the country to be a participant in this unique event. This is a show that you don't want to miss.
The Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel is 3 miles from New York City and can be reached via the Lincoln Tunnel. Take the Lincoln Tunnel to I-495W to 3W exit to Meadowlands Parkway exit and turn right on Harmon Plaza and follow the signs. Also, bus #129 from the Port Authority Terminal( 8th Ave & 41st ST) has regular scheduled runs to Secaucus, NJ that stops one block from the hotel. From Newark and points south, you take the New Jersey Turnpike I-95 north to exit 16W.
The Greater New York Area Black Memorabilia and Collectible Show will be open 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, October 25, 2003. Admission is $6, and children 12 and under are admitted free. There will be plenty of good food and free parking. The show is indoors and will be held rain or shine. For more information or exhibitors space reservations, call L. Johnson Promotions at (301)216-0876 or email:Ljohnsonshows@aol.com or view the website www.johnsonshows.com
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New York, NY - (9/17/03).The National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) will convene its Fifth Annual National Conference and Career Fair in New York at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers on October 2-5, 2003. This year's theme, "Public Relations-Technology Driven, Diversity Focused," reflects the commitment of public relations professionals to recognize the sweeping transformation of the world and their commitment to educating the public to options in the new information arena. Workshops will include sessions on government contracting, entertainment media relations, advanced degrees and career development. The Career Fair will showcase job opportunities, internships, programs and services designed for attendees.
Also included will be the Founders' Award presentation to Michelle Flowers of Chicago-based Flowers Communications. Ms. Flowers will be recognized for her dedicated advocacy of diversity within the ranks of the public relations industry. This year's conference will be geared to growing the organization, according to incoming NBPRS president Meta Mereday.
"The membership goal is 400 paid professionals, 200 paid associates and 100 paid students," said Mereday, a long-time NBPRS board member from the New York-New Jersey area. "Our conference goal is 250 professional and associate registrations, which does not include student registrations," Mereday said.
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New York, NY - (9/16/03). Pernessa C. Seele, Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, has just been named one of "50 Women Who Are Shaping the World" in the October issue of Essence Magazine - on newsstands now! "50 Women Who Are Shaping the World," topped by media mogul Oprah Winfrey, features African American women who are doing vital work that benefits the lives of many.
"Essence is the premiere magazine for African American women," said Seele. "Their acknowledgement of my work in this field is an honor. HIV/AIDS is destroying the fabric of African people, particularly women, throughout the Black Diaspora. Everyday I pray that my work within faith communities is helping to educate Black women and their families, who are being affected in such disproportionate numbers all over the world."
The Balm In Gilead, an organization whose work spans three decades of mobilizing churches across the Black Diaspora to become centers for HIV/AIDS education, prevention and compassionate care, is preparing for the 15th annual Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March 7-13, 2004.
Today, The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, the organization's flagship campaign, is the largest HIV/AIDS awareness campaign targeting Africans and African Americans. The organization works with thousands of churches in African, African American and Caribbean communities.
On December 6, 2003, The Balm In Gilead will be hosting the second largest gala fundraiser in its history. "A Holiday Evening At The Waldorf With Nancy Wilson," will be held in the Starlight Roof of New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
This gala, featuring Nancy Wilson, is the organization's first benefit since 1996. "Jessye Norman Sings For The Healing of AIDS" was presented at the Riverside Church in New York and included among its special guests Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John and Maya Angelou. The television airing of Jessye Norman Sings For The Healing of AIDS was an Emmy-award winning PBS broadcast special.
The Balm In Gilead, established in 1989, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with an international mission to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the African Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to provide AIDS education and support networks for all people living and affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization currently works in five African countries addressing the devastation of HIV/AIDS. The Balm In Gilead's pioneering achievements have enabled thousands of churches to become leaders in preventing HIV by providing comprehensive educational programs and offering compassionate support to encourage those infected to seek and maintain treatment.
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Brooklyn, NY - (9/8/03) Mobile content is extremely popular and a huge success in Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Mobile entertainment, in its 5th year, is receiving a growing acceptance in North America. Ringtones, logos, SMS (simple messaging service) or text messaging are common characteristics of a cell phones, but new handsets with color screens offer a multimedia experience.
There is one minority owned and controlled startup company in Fort Lee, New Jersey that is taking bold steps to make its presence felt in this new marketplace by launching a new content site Gigavue.net that is pronounced phonetically Gee-Ga-View, that extends better quality of Monophonic and Polyphonic Ringtones, plus games, graphics, logos, real tones, message tones and applications that are affordable.
"There are real and great opportunities in this space and we intend to position ourselves to get a piece of the maturing mobile entertainment market," said co-founder Jason Wint. The practical applications of mobile entertainment is that it is a value added service to copyright owners, record labels, film companies, Performance Right Societies, wireless operators like Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, Cingular, Nextel and T-Mobile and cell phone manufacturers.
WNP (wireless number portability) was written into wireless operators policies since 1997, it simply means that, if a consumer is not happy with the service then that person could switch companies and take their phone number and handset, new or old, to another wireless operator for free. When WNP was enforced in Europe a few years ago some wireless operators closed down, because of a very high churn rate, people switched companies due to their dissatisfaction with the service that they were given. WNP will be enforced in the United States on November 23rd 2003.
"We are in our early stages, but based on the research from our previous test site, in which it generated close to half a million unique visitors, 35,000 average visitors a week and 5,000 per day within the duration of 2 and half months. We have built a better mousetrap, because within six (6) hours of the new web site being up we received 55,000 hits and over the weekend we accumulated 150,000 without any promotion and advertisement and orders were placed. We are poised for strategic partnerships and expansion funding," said Jason Wint.
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New York, NY - (9/5/03). The Miss Black New York USA will be accepting applications and fees from contestants through to deadline date, November 1, 2003. Contestants must be United States citizens, single (unmarried) females between the ages of 18 and 27 at time of competition. In addition, contestants must be residents of the state of New York.
The state competition is traditionally held each year between October and March. The 2004 Miss Black New York USA Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2004. The national competition will be in August 2004. The nationally televised event showcases the best of African-American womanhood from all fifty states and the US Virgin Islands.
Contestants of the state pageant will have the opportunity to win not only the official Miss Black New York USA Crown and embroidered sash, but a coveted College Scholarship, together with an all expenses paid vacation, a one year membership to a fitness club, a complimentary photography session, and many more great prizes to be announced.
The Miss Black New York USA Pageant aims to give young, talented African-American women a platform to impact their community while gaining statewide and national exposure. It is an opportunity for these young women to obtain a sense of well-being and self-confidence by competing for a prestigious title that will continue to enhance their lives.
Established in 1986, the Miss Black USA Scholarship and Development Foundation has been the preeminent pageant for women of color. Since that time, ten titleholders, hundreds of state titleholders and thousands of local contenders have made The Miss Black USA Pageant a national tradition.
The Miss Black USA Organization is a non-profit entity designed to develop, celebrate, and assist with the educational goals of African-American women. The Miss Black USA Organization believes minority women should be economically empowered, politically astute, spiritually centered, and civic minded. Their mission and daily activities support that development process.
The official website for the Miss Black USA Organization is: www.missblackusa.org
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Festival starts in New York and plans to expand nationwide
Long Island, NY - (9/4/03). The 1st Annual African American Educational & Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2003 from 10am to 5pm at the Peconic Riverfront in Riverhead, Long Island, New York. This "Historical" Event will have Musical & Theatrical Acts, Gospel Hour, Black Films, Story telling & History Quiz, Baby & Teen Pageant, Keynote Speakers from Science & Technology to the Department of Education, College Recruiters, Culinary Demonstrations, Food & Craft Vendors and Much, Much, More. One Day Only. Free Admission & Music. Power 105.1FM & Walk 97.5FM, Clear Channel Radio will be present at the Event. The Opening Ceremony starts at 10am. Performances by Epic Records Recording Artist, Rapper Nazkar (Performed with B2K), The Original Blues Man Sam Taylor. A Gospel Hour ends the Festival. Performances by the Venettes Cultural Dance Workshop as well as Black Films and Documentaries will be enjoyed by all at the Vail Leavitt Music Theatre. There will be a $15.00 Donation for Adults & $10.00 Donation for Children under 12 for these performances.
Immediately following the Festival at 6pm will be a Teen Talent Search at the East End Square Club (aka Club 91). Celebrity Host from Power 105.1FM and Judges representing Sony Records, Def Jam Records, MCA Records, Interscope, Records, WBPE Radio Show, and Strong Island G Biz Magazine.
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Applications for the Pageants are available by calling: 631-208-1739/ 917-682-3791 or logging on to: www.theaaecf.com
Applications for the Teen Talent Search are available by calling: 631-208-1739/917-682-3791 or logging on to: www.BeyondPlatinum.net
Please come out and support this "History in the making" Event! To Benefit: The House of Praise College Scholarship Fund & The Vail Leavitt Music Theatre Renovation Fund
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International Organization with Mission to Stop AIDS Pandemic Hosts Formal Fundraising Benefit for the Healing of AIDS
New York, NY - (8-22-03). Legendary song stylist Nancy Wilson presents a benefit performance for The Balm In Gilead, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with an international mission to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the African Diaspora. "A Holiday Evening At The Waldorf With Nancy Wilson," will be held in the Starlight Roof of New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday, December 6, 2003. The reception, commencing at 6:30PM and the after party will be held in the Palm Room.
"This elegant evening not only celebrates one of the world's greatest singers, but increases awareness and raises funds to help stop an epidemic that is taking the life out of our communities around the world," says Pernessa Seele, CEO and Founder of The Balm In Gilead.
Ms. Nancy Wilson is the evening's guest star performer. Her career spans more than four decades during which she recorded for Capitol records and was second only to the Beatles in sales, surpassing other Capitol artists including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee and the Beach Boys. Today, the Grammy-winning artist is in demand for concerts around the world. One of the evening's highlights will be Ms. Wilson's musical medley tribute to the legendary Lena Horne.
This gala is the organization's first benefit since 1996. "Jessye Norman Sings For The Healing of AIDS" was presented at the Riverside Church in New York and included among its special guests Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John and Maya Angelou. The television airing of Jessye Norman Sings For The Healing of AIDS was an Emmy-award winning PBS broadcast special.
The Balm In Gilead, established in 1989, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with an international mission to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the African Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to provide AIDS education and support networks for all people living and affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization currently works in five African countries addressing the devastation of HIV/AIDS. The Balm In Gilead's pioneering achievements have enabled thousands of churches to become leaders in preventing HIV by providing comprehensive educational programs and offering compassionate support to encourage those infected to seek and maintain treatment.
For more information about the evening or to obtain ticket information, please contact Nadine Dennis at The Balm In Gilead, 212-730-7381.
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Teresa Lyles Holmes
TLH Communications
212-730-7381
For The Balm In Gilead
914-282-5317
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New York, NY - (8-22-03). No one knows self-care like Warm Spirit. Using their natural forces, they are rescuing sensitive skin with their new acne line, Clarity, pampering with the soothing smells of pear, mango and chocolate, and lulling to sleep with the softness and beauty of Dupioni silk.
Nadine Thompson, President and CEO of Warm Spirit, has once again created a sophisticated, yet natural line of new products, using essential oils to prevent drying and skin irritation. Notes Thompson, "A healthy approach to one's wellness regime and skin care coupled with a line of high quality, natural products incorporating the time-tested benefits of herbs, aromatherapy, homeopathy, is a wonderful solution for all women regardless of race, color or even skin type. Anyone can pick up a jar of Warm Spirit's Biocream and immediately experience the healing, soothing, and moisturizing benefits of that product."
The Clarity line is designed to balance your skin at every stage and age and provide a fresh start for those with skin problems.
Cleansing Gel: Lemon and litsea essential oils unclog pores, birch oil soothes and cools skin. 8 oz. $18
Blemish Moisturizing Cream: Spike lavender and Geranium essential oils detoxify and improve skin quality. 2 oz. $20
Blemish Stick: Thyme Bourneol essential oil has an anti-bacterial effect and Cedar oil detoxifies and aids in healing the skin. .35 oz. $10
Fade Cream: Corrects areas of hyper-pigmentation, soothes with Chamomile. 2 oz. $20
Mango Body Butter: Lush, lavish and so filled with mango, you can feel the tropical breezes, no matter where you live. This smoothie takes care of the roughest elbow, the driest knee and every soon-to-be-soft spot in between. Slide in. (4 oz. $27, 2 oz. $15, ½ oz. $5)
Spiced Pear Body Polish (32 oz. $15) Shower Gel (8 oz. $15) and Soy Candle ($15). Perfectly ripe pears with a touch of spice. Due to the enormous popularity of their Spiced Pear Body Butter, Warm Spirit has created a whole line out of this refreshing essential oil blend.
Therapeutic Foot Lotion (6 oz. $18) With a healing essential oil blend of Cypress and Eucalyptus, this creamy lotion does it all, from combating varicose veins to enhancing circulation to reducing water retention.
Chocolate Honey Lip Balm (.33 oz. $5) For a little sweet indulgence. It tastes as good as it feels, while protecting your lips with natural UV protection.
New Relaxing Lavender Eye Pillows ($25) In shimmering colors of Pear, Autumn, Midnight and Lilac, these bedtime beauties are filled with the soothing herbs of chamomile and lavender and made with the finest Dupioni silk.
Beauty within and without. Daniel Wolf, successful art dealer and formerly a curator for exhibits at the Getty Museum and the Royal Academy of Art, lent his eye for fine art and photographic beauty to Warm Spirit's newest catalog. His vision creates the clean and simple beauty of the Warm Spirit products. Each product displays the striking swirl logo designed by Wolf's wife, Maya Lin, world-renown architect and creator of the Vietnam Wall. "When you put Warm Spirit products in your home, we hope that the beauty of the products and of our logo helps people reflect on their own beauty," says Nadine Thompson, President and CEO of Warm Spirit.
WARM SPIRIT, network marketing with soul
One could compare Warm Spirits' growth to that of African-American female millionaire Madame C.J. Walker's hair care empire nearly 100 years ago. With emphasis on the advancement of women of color, WARM SPIRIT's steady rise and recent boom in sales proves they're a company to watch. Nadine Thompson attributes her company's tremendous success to their exceptional, carefully-tested products and to their mission. "Our objective was to build a company that empowered African American women - both spiritually and financially. We wanted to provide a solid foundation and a pair of wings."
In creating Warm Spirit, Ms. Thompson sought to provide self-care products that addressed the skin and hair care needs of African Americans, as well as to provide an opportunity for African American women to prosper as entrepreneurs. Founded in 1999, Warm Spirit has evolved from a 6-person company into a community of almost 5000 culturally diverse and dynamic direct-sales consultants nation wide. While continuing to serve and attend to the needs of women of color, Warm Spirit products are sold and used with tremendous enthusiasm by women and men of all colors.
Developed by a global exchange of herbalists, scientists, aromatherapists and healers, Warm Spirit offers over 125 products that range from skin, body and hair care, holistic remedies, dietary supplements, therapeutic teas, shower gels and lotions, to a men's line and a baby line. Thompson notes, "Warm Spirit is a pathway to economic success. It is a pathway to personal growth and achievement, and, frankly, it is a pathway to the pleasure and beauty of a healthy and cared for body and self.
WARM SPIRIT can be found through a nearby consultant, at www.warmspirit.com or by calling 1-888-296-9854. For more information about WARM SPIRIT, contact Kierstyn Richards at 603-772-7508 or 1-888-388-9276 or kierstyn@warmspirit.com
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Celebrates One-Year Anniversary; So Many Flirts, In 5 Minutes Time for African-American & Latino Singles In 1 Exciting Night!
New York, NY - (8-22-03). On Thursday, October 2, 2003, FlirtingTime.com will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a "Celebrity Anniversary Soiree" at Lola's, 30 West 22nd Street at 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:00pm. Notables, celebrities, recording artists will be in attendance. Local FlirtingTime.com coordinators will celebrate also.
One year ago, FLIRTINGTIME.com launched its premiere service at the elegant Sugar Bar in New York City. Music legends Ashford and Simpson, Showtime's Soul Food co-star Darrin Dewitt Henson and Broadcaster Egypt joined in the flirting. Since then some attendees have decided to move beyond their initial flirtations to form lasting relationships.
Founded by WRKS-FM on-air personality Sabrina Lamb and former theatrical agent DeBorah Gittens, FLIRTINGTIME.com soirees have taken the emphasis off of dating and instead focus on flirting, being warm and gracious to everyone, irregardless of physical chemistry. Tired of the dismissive attitudes that dominate the social scene, FlirtingTime.com soirees are the perfect environment for singles to push open the limitations of their social circles and relate with one another in a more humanistic manner.
FLIRTINGTIME.com attendees engage in one-on-one flirtations lasting five-minutes each. Soirees are broken down by age and interest groups, such as "Single Black & Latino Professionals, ages 30-40;" "Black Greeks Flirt, ages 25-45;" or "Baby Boomers Flirt, 40+".
Expanded to New York City, Washington D.C., Newark, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas et al, as well as additional cities soon to come, FLIRTINGTIME.com has serviced attendees at the Black Enterprise/AXA Advisor Ski Challenge and the African-American Women in Film Festival. Fox TV - Atlanta, UPN-TV-9, New York Metro Television, New York Newsday, Chicago's Daily Herald and Jet Magazine has covered FlirtingTime.com.
At FlirtingTime.com soirees, you have the freedom to flirt with many progressive, sexy, positive Black and Latino singles, all in one exciting evening, without having to commit to any particular one! Flirting is good for the soul! Come get your flirt on!!
FLIRTINGTIME.com, Where We Reconnect!
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