Katongole: I want to see my work in high-end boutiques and to also have my own standing boutiques in locations such as LA, New York City, and Uganda. I want my brand to be a household name and known globally.
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Russell Simmons and Global Grind Help Promote Sol Afrik Fashion Week
Russell Simmons, said, “I urge designers of color to take advantage of this amazing opportunity that Sol Afrik has created as an excellent space for designers to showcase their talent."
Tax Relief For 99-percent of New Yorkers
By providing Tax Relief to middle- and low-income families we can strengthen the City’s economy, build up our middle class, and narrow the divide between rich and poor.
Any Gauchos Rape Victims Urged To Call (718) 838-7382 By Bronx County District Attorney
Past tutors accused Gauchos’ founder Lou d’Almeida of molesting young boys at the program, years ago.
"Black-on-Black": When Bloomberg and Kelly Play The Race Card on Stop-and-Frisk
"Black-on-Black" crime lets Kelly off the hook and acquits the Bloomberg Administration of its failure
to address intense poverty and high unemployment rates in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
Scott Walker’s Not Only Problem For Unions: Leaders Like 32BJ’s Mike Fishman Also Help Kill Support From Rank And File
Even though 32BJ abandoned them, these workers fought together for justice across racial lines, as they try to get union to do the right thing.
Harlem Business Gains From LaGuardia and Goldman Program
In 2010, the young entrepreneur added an extensive educational program that includes cooking and gardening classes. Once a month staff members, inclusive of a certified dietitian, visit classrooms and cover a particular “healthy food and nutrition topic."
Pimps, Prostitutes And Dominique Strauss-Kahn
What a clown. Who will he bring as character witnesses? Pimps and professional escorts? Why not? They have a better reputation than the Frenchman because they don’t pretend to be who they’re not.
FQM, Company That Assigned Black Employee To Heavy-Lifting Work After Heart Surgery, Continues Abuse, Other Employees Say

The union president Mike Fishman must get directly involved to get to the bottom of these grievances. He should stop acting like an emperor, before the union members strip him of his clothes. He can remain silent if he so wishes but The Black Star News will keep writing about the mistreatment of the employees and asking these questions for as long as it takes.


Essence Hosts First "Best In Black Beauty" Award
“ESSENCE’s Best in Black Beauty Awards will pay homage to the beauty mavens who always know how to make African-American women look good!†says Corbett.
