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The Black Professionals News Black Friday Initiative to Support Black Owned Businesses
My name is Earl Harvey, I am the Publisher of The Black shopping day of the year. Instead of just one shopping day, I propose that
Professionals Newspaper (BPN ) in Philadelphia and the Atlantic City the community support black owned businesses every Friday. Of course
Times in AC. Our newspaper was created to provide affordable we encourage supporting our businesses every day of the week, but for
advertising opportunities for small businesses and non-profits that service now if we can do a special promotion to drive customers to our
the black community. I am a marketing consultant and I know most small businesses just one day a week, we hope it will grow from there.
businesses have limited budgets for advertising and marketing which is At the end of the test period we will aggregate participation provide a
badly needed to grow their businesses. We also provide website design report and hopefully launch Black Friday as a City Wide Community and
and email marketing in addition to print advertising. Economic Development Initiative. The purpose is to grow the businesses
I am working with a group of Philadelphia businessmen to develop and hopefully they will create jobs for the community, please join us!
strategies to improve our communities. I have developed a concept called To volunteer call 267-244-3860 earlharvey@aol.com
Black Friday which will be a spin off from Black Friday, the biggest For a list of participating businesses ibuyblack.org
On Thursday, October 25th the Intergenerational Community but generally are the ones who need to assist loved ones in making right
Alliances & Programs Inc. aka ICAP INC. was surrounded by friends, life decisions. Knowledge is the key to proving better care to our loved
faith and community representatives and sponsors to introduce its ones. ICAP INC. will provide the Hello Game and additional resources
mission to the public. The event was held at Independence LIVE with to learn more about life planning from legal to funeral planning and all in
food a plenty catered by Aramark. Fred Blain, radio personality from between” states Jean Kirkley, founder.
Gospel Hwy 11. The second specialty focus is the African American Heritage Program
The attendees were provided information by sponsors Independence, (AAHP) created and directed by Jacqueline Wiggins, retired educator and
Common Practice, FUNTIMES Magazine, Gift of LIFE Donor Program, a respected and noted Black historian. “There is so much history from
Stith & Associates Health Insurances, Always Best Care Senior Services, pre-enslavement to present that is not taught in our school system. Using
Boomers R Heroes, Native Dawn Associates and Dubose Business & the faith community and community organizations as a gateway to
Printing Services. “The Launch provided a quality atmosphere to educate all ages about the many contributions made by African
confirm our image as one of excellence in service to the faith and Americans and others of African descent to the Philadelphia and
community organizations” says Sandra Lawrence, CEO & Founder. vicinity.” AAHP will include a docent/tour guide curriculum for
ICAP INC. has three areas of focus which are Palliative and Hospice interested persons.
awareness and education; African American Heritage Program and BAV Thirdly, the BAV Girl Phenomena Inc, is a self and life esteem
Girl Phenomena Inc. Two collaborations were birthed at the event which program to support young and life seasoned women. This includes
further emphasizes they are sincere and serious about service. As a part discussing and evaluating abstinence and celibacy in order to build
of the Palliative and Hospice education component they will be the healthy self and other relationships. For some it is a healing process and
collaborative partners for the Philadelphia and vicinity to facilitate the others a learning tool including health, spirituality, physical and mental
Hello Conversation Game about living and dying. “We will provide wellness information.
workshops and seminars to encourage and educate people to make ICAP INC. is well tuned with a strong support and advisory team.
quality life care decisions to avoid crisis for caregivers and loved ones “Each member of the board of directors and the advisory committee are
during the end of life stage. diverse in their specialty to support the goals and objectives of this
The Hello game helps to more comfortably discuss living and dying organization” sayas Elder Gregory Johnson, Pastor of the Metropolitan
issues.” Common Practice manufactures and created the game. ICAP Baptist Church and Vice-Moderator of the Pennsylvania Eastern
INC. will be the primary lead in introducing this game in the Philly area” Keystone Baptist Association and ICAP board president.
states Jethro Heiko, CEO of Common Practice the manufacturer and For information or to host workshops and seminars on any of the
creator. topics contact ICAP Inc. at 215-221-4249 or e-mail
The second collaboration is with Boomers R’ Heroes a Philadelphia icapinc53@gmail.com. Website icap-inc.com can provide upcoming
Caregiver Support Group. “Caregivers are often invisible to the public events and information.
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Small Business Owners are Invited to Join IBUYBLACK Discount Card Initiative
We are inviting black business owners to join a network that will free online ibuyblack.org . Shoppers love discounts. And our members
PROMOTE your business and bring you NEW customers – AT NO love to BUY BLACK
COST TO YOU! The iBuy Black Card – is a discount card that will be in We will send you promotional materials, include you in our network,
the hands of shoppers looking to support Black businesses. We have sold and promote you in the media, in social media ads, and in business
over 3000 cards to the public, and our goal is to eventually issue 10,000 showcases. This is a great opportunity to grow your business! Please call
cards. Shoppers pay $10.00 for the iBuy Black Discount Card because Earl Harvey 267-244-3860 to learn how to register your business.
they want to support small businesses. This wonderful program will help Sponsored by Kenny Gamble, Philadelphia Community of Leaders.
grow your business, create jobs in our community, and raise funds that Pastor Alyn Waller, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Sarah Lomax,
will be reinvested in our community. CEO, WURD Radio. Earl Harvey, CEO, Black Professionals News. Ali
Best of all, it’s easy for you to participate in the iBuy Black Card Salahudin, African Genesis Institute Joel Wilson, president and CEO of
network! Here’s how it works: 1. Joining the network is FREE! We just JCW Consulting and Gary Shepard , 3rd Floor Media.
ask that you provide a small discount or benefit to our cardholders. 2. Pick Up Ibuyblack discount cards at the following locations: African
The nature of the discount you provide is up to you – 5% - 10% totally Cultural Art Forum, 221 S 52nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19139, Amatullah's
up to you! Just remember, you will be getting new customers. 3. Treasures, 6303 Lansdowne Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151 and
Participating businesses will be promoted by the Philadelphia Maxamillion's Gentlemen's Quarters Barber Parlor, 2035 Chestnut St
Community of Leaders (PCOL) and all of our partners. 4. Sign up for Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Sounds of Motown continue through December at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sundays
A group of people standing in front of a stage description generated with The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The
very high confidence Marvelettes, plus many more, Motor City Live transports those who
After an astonishing summer and due to popular demand, Hard Rock witnessed it, back to the moment when they first heard these songs on
Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has extended Motor City Live: A Motown their transistor radios. For others, it shows what all the fuss was about in
Tribute Concert through December 9 with shows every Sunday at Sound the first place, as the live performances capture the Motown magic.
Waves. Motor City Live is produced by Elite Casino Productions. Jill Reed
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Motown sound ascended out of choreographed the show and Linda Voermans is the production manager.
Detroit, combining pop, funk, R&B with fantastic singers and solid The musical director is Arland Gilliam. Costume design by Kristine
songwriting to create the soundtrack for a generation. Valentine.
This summer, visitors to Atlantic City had the chance to see and hear “If you’re a fan of the Motown sound, be sure to add “Motor City
for themselves what made Motown so special. The tribute features an Live” to your list of must-see shows.” – Philly Voice
accomplished cast of singers, dancers and musicians, eye-catching “If you grew up on Motown tunes like I did, you have a wonderful
costumes, and stunning choreography. opportunity to relive those days!” – Atlantic County Magazine
“Enjoying a tremendously consistent response from our audiences “Few Atlantic City shows can compare with Motor City Live.”
since opening night, we are absolutely thrilled to be able to extend our – Atlantic City Weekly
production of Motor City Live to the Hard Rock audience until Tickets for Motor City Live range from $20 to $30. For more
December 9,” said director Allen Valentine. information or to purchase tickets in advance, see
Featuring the music of The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
Dmitry Bivol To Defend WBA Title Against Hard-Hitting Jean Pascal at the Etess Arena at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Saturday, November 24
Televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® fight between Dmitry Bivol and Jean Pascal!”
Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Title "This is the most important fight of my life and I could not be more
against former Olympian and former WBC, IBO, and Ring Magazine motivated,” said Pascal. “I'm making boxing history on November 24th.
champion Jean Pascal on Saturday, November 24, 2018 as boxing returns I'm known as a champion who never turned down any challenges, but I
to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. want to be two-time champion and I want to be immortalized in the Hall
The event will be promoted by Main Events and World of Boxing, of Fame when my career is over. To fully cement my status as a hall of
Bivol’s promoter, in association with Jean Pascal Promotions. The bout famer, I must win this fight and I will win this fight. “
will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at Main Events CEO Kathy Duva said, “Main Events could not be more
10:00 p.m. ET/PT. excited to return to Atlantic City for our second card at the Hard Rock’s
Bivol, age 27, of St. Petersburg Russia, risks his perfect record of 14 Etess Arena. Our first card there on August 4 was a sellout, and we
wins with no losses and 11 knockouts against the time-tested Pascal, who expect to build on that momentum by bringing Dmitry back to be in the
turns 36 on October 28, has 33 wins, 20 by knockout, against five losses main event on November 24.”
and a draw. “Following up on the success of last August’s fight between Alvarez
Bivol is coming off a dominating 12-round decision victory over and Kovalev, this will just be another step forward in Atlantic City’s
crafty Isaac Chilemba of Malawi on August 4. Pascal is fresh from an return to professional boxing,” says Bernie Dillon, Vice President of
eighth round TKO over former UFC champion Steve Bosse at Place Bell Entertainment for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, “I’m thrilled
in Laval, Quebec on July 20. that Hard Rock can be a big part of that.”
Andrei Ryabinski of World of Boxing, Bivol’s promoter, said, “We Tickets range between $30.00 and $150.00 and go on sale Friday,
are glad to be putting together another fight for Dmitry Bivol together October 26 through HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and
with HBO, Main Events and the Hard Rock. Look forward to a great Ticketmaster.com.
Black Professionals News • November 8, 2018 9
Patti LaBelle Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City in 2019
Legendary Patti LaBelle will bring her soulful voice to Tropicana choir member to lead vocalist to solo artist is
‘Atlantic City’s Tropicana Showroom for a live performance on Saturday, the same energy that keeps her fire burning
February 16 at 8 p.m. at seventy-four years young. In addition to
For more than 50 years, LaBelle’s strong and expressive voice has being a world-class artist, Patti is just as well
left an indelible mark all over the world. This Philadelphia-born known for her philanthropy and
entertainer captured her first hit in 1962, as lead singer of Patti LaBelle humanitarian work. She remains an advocate
and The BlueBelles. Later with Labelle and as a solo artist, she went on for diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, adoption,
to release numerous hit songs and albums and capture worldwide foster care, Big Sisters, United Negro
acclaim. College Fund and many other initiatives.
A solo artist since the 1970s, Patti has created timeless songs that Tickets are priced from $55 to $125 and
have garnered numerous honors including GRAMMY Awards, American are subject to tax and fees. Tickets go on sale
Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, New York Times bestsellers and Friday, October 26 at 10 a.m. and are
more. From music to film to books, Patti has shown her diversity and available at the Tropicana Box Office, at
broken down barriers as an entertainer and businesswoman, most Ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster’s Patti LaBelle
recently launching a line of products, Patti’s Good Life, and has starred ‘toll-free number at 1.800.745.3000.
in her own highly rated cooking specials on the Cooking Channel and For more information about Tropicana Atlantic City, visit
Food Network. Tropicana.net.
The same motivation that helped Patricia Louise Holte blossom from
Inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Boardwalk Classic on December 15
Eight Teams to Participate in One-Day Quadruple-Header in AC NCAA tournament, along with N.C. State, Virginia Tech, and Iona.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Casino “Atlantic City has long been a popular destination on the east coast
Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) of Atlantic City with wonderful hotels, dining and entertainment. We are very excited to
announced the field of teams for the first-ever Boardwalk Classic host the inaugural Boardwalk Classic at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
presented by Citi, a newly developed college basketball showcase to be this December,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the
held at Historic Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, December 15, 2018. It is Basketball Hall of Fame. “The eight teams participating and the fans who
another signature event created by CRDA’s ongoing programming travel with them are sure to have a fantastic experience in this unique
alliance with IMG. venue.”
The one-day quadruple-header will feature Temple University “The CRDA is pleased to welcome back the best of college
(American Athletic) vs. Davidson College (Atlantic 10); Iona College basketball to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” added CRDA Board
(MAAC) vs. Princeton University (Ivy League); Penn State (Big Ten) vs Chairman Robert Mulcahy. “Working with the Hall of Fame and IMG,
North Carolina State University (ACC); and Virginia Tech (ACC) vs this event brings to the resort regional and national basketball powers, as
University of Washington (Pac-12). Seven of the eight schools well as a national television audience.”
participated in the 2018 college basketball post season, including Penn Visit us on the web: hoophall.com … on Facebook:
State, who won the NIT tournament (joined in that event by Temple and facebook.com/bhof … on Twitter/Instagram: @Hoophall
Washington.) Davidson, the Atlantic 10 tourney champ, appeared in the #HOFBoardwalkClassic … or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA Basketball Hall
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