COMMUNITY NEWS No One Will Out Work Us! january 2017 |
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The G-Listed's Black LGBTQ Power 100 2016 |
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The Black LGBTQ Power 100 in 2016 list is The G-Listed' Vlogger Waddie Grant's fifth annual recognition of Black LGBTQ personalities, leaders, establishments, figures and icons whose activities were largely noticeable by the public. This annual list is Waddie Grant's proudest achievement as a writer because this event marks his fifth consecutive year honoring a community he is most passionate about – a community who is often overlooked and marginalized by the mainstream (white) LGBTQ community and society at-large, the Black LGBTQ-SGL community. Let's celebrate the platform of these wonderful honorees. Please click on button below! |
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The G-Listed Tarell Alvin McCraney Receives Writers Guild Award Nomination for "Moonlight" Source: The G-Listed Award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney and filmmaker Barry Jenkins have more film award nominations to celebrate over the critically-acclaimed film Moonlight. Moonlight is up for best original screenplay where Jenkins is nominated for the screenplay and McCraney is nominated for story. Check out all the other films and television shows nominated for a Writers Guild Award. The ceremony will take place on February 19 in Beverly Hills, CA To read article, click on image below>> |
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The History of Voguing Voguing Was Born in the 60's Underground Ballroom Scene "It's still amazing me how very creative black, gay men saw in expressing through dance and artistic thinking. Others choose to see it as foolishness - until they can use it to make it their own and make money from it". - Elias Fishburne, IV - Volunteer & Community Advocate. Click button below to view, "Vogue for Your Life" |
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Project Briggs, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Arise 2.0 |
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Washington, DC. January 2, 2017 Project Briggs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and public charity foundation whose mission is to provide leadership, improve brand building, communication, promote and to assist urban projects through innovative fundraising activities and advocacy, announced today a strategic partnership with Arise 2.0. This partnership will allow integrate seamless to achieve advocacy across the United States. Arise 2.0 is a LGBTQA digital publication for, by and about folks of color and their allies whose mission is to focus on expanding LQBTQ communities of color to challenge the mind, encourage the spirit and affirm the values of all sexually diverse people of color. The partnership between Project Briggs, Inc. and Arise 2.0 creates a fully unified alliance that offers scalability and management of effective branding. "We are pleased to be a strategic partner with Arise 2.0 and look forward in our alliance and alignment across publications, projects and events", said Abdur-Rahim Briggs - President/CEO. "We share a vision that is second to none that will create a larger span with leading enhancements to satisfy needs". Click button below to learn more about Arisie 2.0>> | | |
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Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (George Michael) June 25, 1963 - December 25, 2016 |
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Known professionally as George Michael, this LGBTQ Global Icon was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham! He was best known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s, including hit singles such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Last Christmas", and albums such as Faith (1987) and Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990). Michael sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His debut solo album, Faith, sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Michael achieved seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, including "Careless Whisper" and "Freedom! '90". He ranks among the best-selling British acts of all time, and in 2008 he was ranked 40th on Billboard's list of the Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time. Michael won various music awardsthroughout his 30-year career, including three Brit Awards—he won Best British Male twice, four MTV Video Music Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards from eight nominations. Michael, who came out as gay in 1998, was an active LGBT rights campaigner and HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser. In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004. The documentary A Different Story (released in 2005) covered his career and personal life. Michael's first tour in 15 years, the worldwide 25 Live tour, spanned three tours over the course of three years (2006, 2007, and 2008). In the early hours of 25 December 2016, Michael, aged 53, was found dead in bed at his Oxfordshire home. We Salute You George Michael Rest Easy Mr. Careless Whisper...... |
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HIS Grooming Tips January 2017 |
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| | HIS Grooming is the innovative name in Men's Grooming. Its foundation is built on the belief that today's man deserves more than just a haircut. He deserves an experience of professionalism and sophistication - mirroring his own life - in an environment that is exclusively tailored to him. HIS is a business as distrinctive and trend-setting as its clients - specifically those on Capital Hill - offering personalized grooming services and high-end grooming products, while encapsulating the history, spririt, and rich essence of the traditional barbership. Tell them Project Briggs, Inc. sent you! Learn more>> | | |
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| | HIS Grooming Tip - January 2017 Exfoliating cleansers with salicylic acid or fruit acids will help to prevent pores from getting clogged and causing ingrown hairs. Learn more>> | | |
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| | Newsletter | Community Life in the DMV. Its mission is to promote activities and events that will connect black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) men and women in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. View January Calendar>> January 2017 Arise 2.0 | Arise 2.0 is a digital global publication sharing stories for the LGBTQA communities of color and our allies. A publication by LGBTQA folks of color and for everyone. Feel the power! Learn More>> Arise 2.0 Blog>> News and Trends | Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce News & Trends in the DMV! View News and Trends>> January 2017 TAGG Magazine | Your It! Everything Lesbian, Queer, and Under The Rainbow... View TAGG Magazine>> SWERV Magazine | SWERV Magazine is a national lifestyle periodical, celebrating culture and community of African-American LGBT people throughout the country. View SWERV Magazine>> Washington Blade | America's Leading LGBT News Source View Washington Blade>> | | |
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| | Financial Tips | Watu Jackson, Chief Executive Officer for W Financial Solutions, LLC. Watu Jackson has been working in the financial services industry for 10 years in Public and Private Accounting as an Auditor, Tax Preparer, and Staff Accountant. He has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Morgan State University and a Masters Degree from University of Maryland University College. He's currently starting up his own company W Financial Solutions, LLC who's goal is to work with individuals to become financially literate, build and protect their wealth. To obtain Watu Jackson's Financial Tip for the month of January, click button below. | | |
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Health & Wellness | Results are 80% nutrition...And only 20% fitness. Regardless of how much time and effort you devote to fitness, without the proper nutrition you will never MAXIMIZE your results. Coach Shawn specializes in body sculpting, and nourishment. No matter what your fitness goals are, he has several "80/20 Fitness" programs, guides and supplements specifically designed to help you attain your health and fitness goals from near or far!Don't waste valuable time sitting, thinking about it... "GET, COACH SHAWN FIT"! Learn more>>> |
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Coach Shawn Stinson's January Exercise Tip Chest & Bicep PUMP! |
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Video Published on Dec 15, 2016 |
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Q&A with Coach Shawn Stinson "How long have I been working out, and how long did it take before I seen results"? |
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Video Published on September 1, 2016 |
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On the Scene! Featured Interviews Gregory Banks - President-CEO, Stand As Ten Thousand Elias Fishbourne, IV - Volunteer & Advocate, LGBTQ Youth Task Force |
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| | On The Scene! Gregory Banks, President - CEO Stand As Ten Thousand Tuesday, January 03, 2017 - We sat down with Gregory Banks, President-CEO of local D.C. non-profit Stand As Ten Thousand to get his thoughts about what's going on in his world! Stand As Ten Thousand's mission is to address he root causes of adverse childhood experiences that place our teenagers and young adults at risk and raise awareness through education and life developmental skills to counteract the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Gregory Banks believes that many teenagers and at-risk young adults are crying out for help. This is why Stand As Ten Thousand was created. Click on the highlighted link below to read our interview: On the Scene with Gregory Banks>> | | |
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| | On the Scene! Elias Fishburne, IV Volunteer & Community Advocate LGBTQ Youth Task Force
Friday, January 06, 2017 - We caught up with Elias Fishburne, IV, to provide us with his thoughts and views with a few rapid fire questions relating to the LGBTQ Community.
Elias Fishburne, IV, currently serves several organizations in the Maryland area and have placed his attention on the youth. Volunteering his time with The LGBTQ Youth Task Force also allows him to give attention to PFLAG which also gives Parents of LGBTQ youth education and empowerment that's needed in our community. Click on the highlighted link to read our interview: On the Scene with Elias Fishburn, IV>> | | |
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Boyz Come, Boyz Go, But the Drama Must Continue.... |
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Project Briggs, Inc. is pleased to bring you the Full Season 4 Episodes. This month, we feature BoyDrama BD4 Chapter 2 - The Deceived. Directed and written by DonBon. "BoyDrama" is a Show you don't want to miss follow the drama, the comedy, and the shade. A DC Based Web series About The Days In The Lives Of Young Homosexual Men all the DRAMA that comes with it. Starring: DonBon, Larry Trey'Von, Kiko Starr. Egidio J and RJ Shield Findout the intrigue, drama and possible danger that awaits you with BoyDrama! Checkout BoyDrama's Facebook Page, click button below! | | |
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