The Heaven Shop

In her latest novel focused on world issues, Ellis (the Breadwinner trilogy) focuses on the plight of AIDS orphans in Mulawi. In the opening chapters, current events take precedence over character development. The author establishes how 13-year-old Binti went from starring on a popular radio show, attending a private girls’ school and helping her generous father tend his Heaven coffin shop, to becoming an impoverished AIDS orphan. However, Binti comes to the fore once her father dies (at the funeral, her grandmother reveals the cause as AIDS) and greedy relatives descend upon Binti and her siblings, seize their possessions, and grudgingly offer them homes (separating the sisters from their brother). Ellis lays bare the prejudice and superstitions surrounding AIDS: the abusive uncle who adopts Binti cautions his children to “keep away from them,” to avoid contracting the disease, and men believe that sleeping with a virgin will cure them. Hardship has an impact on the family in myriad ways, including her brother’s trip to prison and her sister’s sensitively portrayed downward spiral into prostitution, but it also brings the siblings full circle to seek out their grandmother, who cares for a band of AIDS orphans, and to employ their coffin-making skills to start another Heaven Shop. The ending may seem a bit tidy to readers who become immersed in this grim portrait of disease and ignorance, but they will likely cheer on this stalwart heroine and may well pay closer attention to headlines about AIDS and Africa.

Heart Smart for Black Woman and Latinas

Black Pain

Terrie Williams knows that Black people are hurting. She knows because she’s one of them.

Terrie had made it: she had launched her own public relations company with such clients as Eddie Murphy and Johnnie Cochran. Yet she was in constant pain, waking up in terror, overeating in search of relief. For 30 years she kept on her game face of success, exhausting herself daily to satisfy her clients’ needs while neglecting her own. Terrie finally collapsed, staying in bed for days. She learned her problem had a name — depression — and that many suffered from it, limping through their days, hiding their hurt. As she healed, her mission became clear: break the silence of this crippling taboo and help those who suffer.
Black Pain identifies emotional pain — which uniquely and profoundly affects the Black experience — as the root of lashing out through desperate acts of crime, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, workaholism, and addiction to shopping, gambling and sex. Few realize these destructive acts are symptoms of our inner sorrow.

Black Pain encourages us to face the truth about the issue that plunges our spirits into darkness, so that we can step into the healing light.

Go Green East Harlem

Celebrate great food and healthy eating with the residents of East Harlem. Restaurants, caterers, farmers’ markets, members of community groups and a group of darned good cooks, with the help of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, have pooled their resources to come up with scrumptious recipes that can also boast health benefits. From Greenmarket’s tangy peach-corn salsa, to Mo-Bay’s delicious collard greens, to Rao’s famous Lemon Chicken, ending with Debbie Quinones lovely limbel de el Caribe, Go Green East Harlem covers the map when it comes to world cuisine. The book also features information on health benefits of certain foods, ways to make takeout food healthier, how to stock a kitchen and how to steer clear of the double threat of obesity and diabetes.

Advertising Sales Rep – Pharmaceutical

Advertising Sales Rep (Pharmaceutical)

Looking for experienced sales representative to sell advertising space to Pharmaceutical Companies and/or Agencies for Black Health Magazine. Assist in the development of advertising and sales strategies.Requirements: Contacts current and prospective accounts to sell magazine ads aimed at the pharmaceutical industry. Assists current and prospective accounts in developing present and long-term advertising strategies. Focuses heavily on obtaining and retaining business and selling out ad space Makes inside sales calls to conduct business. The number of calls will be assigned upon employment. Track daily calls and sales in SalesForce (CRM) database system and maintains a daily call sheet to provide to supervisor. Works with creative coordinators and customer service representatives to provide quality service to current and prospective accounts. Helps to create maintain editorial rate card and media kit. Performs administrative and service-related activities for current accounts, such as reserving ad space, creating and reviewing insertion orders and answering advertising account complaints. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Organizational skills a must, along with excellent phone and in person communication skills. Past magazine advertising a plus. Candidate needs to be friendly, articulate and outgoing. Current client relationships in the New York tri-state territory a plus. Candidate is able to work from home. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field preferred. Minimum three years consumer magazine ad sales experience required. Candidate must be well versed in media sales with knowledge of syndicated research, circulation methodologies, cpm calculations (specifically knowledge of ABC statements), production, and pricing negotiations as well. Compensation: Base Salary plus quarterly performance bonus based on meeting minimum advertising goals.

Personal Assistant Qualifications

We are a leader in Publishing Health and Wellness information to the African American and are seeking a bright, energetic, success oriented, hardworking EXECUTIVE & PERSONAL ASSISTANT for our Publisher. SUMMARY: Provides administrative and personal support to the Publisher DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following reflects publisher’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Publisher may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Must be available 24/7 and weekends if needed Must be able to travel (35%). Will travel one day ahead and one day after Publisher. Answers and screens telephone calls in a professional and timely manner; takes accurate messages with a high degree of professionalism and courtesy; arranges conference calls. Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in handling requests for appointments and telephone calls. Reviews and responds to daily internal/external mail and overnight packages; sends and receives faxes. Prepares daily mail for Publisher. Composes, types, and distributes professional correspondence and memoranda, E-mails and faxes, using individual initiative and as assigned. Proactively establishes, and maintains highly organized filing system; files correspondence and other records. Coordinates Publisher’s calendar and schedules appointments, ensuring all parties are informed of and kept abreast of schedule awareness. Proactively seeks new engagements and negotiates terms. Meets and greets visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Coordinates travel arrangements; completes expense reports and processes invoices; ensures that correct account codes are used and required signatures obtained. Conducts research; compiles and types statistical reports. Coordinates meetings including but not limited to preparing and distributing agendas and other meeting materials, reserving and preparing facilities, and recording and transcribing meeting minutes. Attends meetings and other functions as needed. Prepares work agreements and proposals and maintains appropriate records and files. Assists with special projects as assigned. Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing. Performs other duties as assigned by publisher. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Business or related subject required Three to five years of experience as an Executive/Personal Assistant to a Publisher, President, CEO, Chairperson, etc. Proficient at juggling extremely hectic schedule and remaining professional at all times. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher) Keystroke a minimum of 50 wpm. Professional appearance and demeanor Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Acute attention to detail. Commitment to excellence and high standards. Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance. Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions Creative, flexible, and innovative team player Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow. Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: Sit for prolonged periods. Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously Accurately complete detailed forms and reports. Calculate figures and amounts. Package magazines, books and other publications WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office COMPENSATION: Base Salary plus Quarterly Performance Bonus NO CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE At this time, we do not have positions available that require sponsorship. Only candidates eligible to work in the United States will be considered. We will only be contacting those individuals whose qualifications and experience appear to be a fit for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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Is Stress Sabotaging Your Life?

by Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis

 

 

 

 

What rhymes with “mess” has six letters, and has no business in your life? Stress! If you are like most people, stress has a way of creeping into your life and trying to make a mess of things. Hectic commutes, impending deadlines and a demanding boss, long lines at the grocery store, climbing gas prices and poor customer service. What do these things have in common? They all ratchet up the stress factor in our lives. Read more