Photo provided Talk about the 2020 Thanksgiving Give Back initiative and how it began? I own three homeless shelters in NYC and have been in the housing and shelter business since 2011. In October 2015, Shared Living Residential (SLR) was…
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ win adds to long history of achievements for AKAs
Madame Vice President Kamala Harris (Photo by Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for Steed Media) AKAs all over the world have a lot to be proud of these days. Yes, they are the oldest Black sorority, and yes, many great leaders have…
Read MoreHidden Empire CEO Deon Taylor encourages RIDE Con viewers to ‘take a chance’
Deon Taylor – Photo Credit Jonell Media Pr via Steed Media Deon Taylor, the founder of Hidden Empire Film Group, took the virtual stage at RIDECon 2020 and had a clear message for the audience: “You cannot be afraid to…
Read MoreActivists in Atlanta fight for reparations on July 4
Photo by Raymond Hagans for Steed Media Service On July 4, 2020, several activists in the Atlanta area will hold a rally to bring awareness to the fight for reparations. Scheduled to be held at Centennial Olympic Park, the rally…
Read MoreEd Reed of Fair Count breaks down the 2020 Census and its true impact on you
Ed Reed of Fair Count (Photo provided) Fair Count is a nonprofit organization started by Stacey Abrams with the mission to achieve fair and accurate calculation of the hard-to-count populations in the 2020 Census. Virginia native, Ed Reed, currently serves…
Read MoreChicago chef recognized by Obama Foundation for encouraging healthy eating
Chef Latrice McArthur (Photo courtesy of Latrice McArthur) Chef Latrice McArthur has a lot to be proud of. Her program, Wellness with Bella, recently was honored for its work with helping school-age children make better decisions about what they eat….
Read More5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth and support the Black community
A demonstrator holds up a sign that emphasizes “Black Lives Always Mattered.” (Photo by Raymond Hagans for Steed Media Service) Across the nation, millions are celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. On Jan. 1, 1863, President…
Read MoreJudge Penny Brown Reynolds: ‘America, I dare you not listen!’
Photo provided by Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Something feels different in America this time. It feels different because something is different. We are at a turning point. Without question, there is nothing new about the injustices and dehumanization of Black…
Read MoreChicago Eco House blooms with bright minds from the inner city
Chicago Eco House director Quilen Blackwell (Photo courtesy of Chicago Eco House) Not too long ago, Quilen Blackwell, founder of Chicago Eco House, was tutoring at a high school in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. He encountered the challenges of inner-city poverty…
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