Back To Home Page Tell a friend: Black HomeOwner News Contact: Roy Primm Ph.562-422-8133 Email: publisher@blackhomeownernews.com   For Immediate Release BlackHomeOwnerNews.com, inspired by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans black homeowners - - is now one of the largest sources of information for the much-ignored black homeowner, offering guidance specific to black homeowners. Based on the latest statistics from HUD (U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development), "black homeowners have unique challenges over other homeowners." Despite huge strides over the last 20 years black homeowners are still the most discriminated against when it comes to . . . 1. Home Loans 2. Home Sales 3. Home Improvement Scams 4. Predatory Lending Practices 5. Home Insurance (Redlining) 6. Home Repair Schemes 7. Blockbusting - Racial Steering 8. Home Maintenance Rip-offs 9. Housing Discrimination 10. Information Access Fact: Most new housing related scams first practice and perfect themselves on the black community before moving to other communities. Why? Because of a lack of up-to-date information. BlackHomeOwnerNews.com serves to help combat these problems. You get the latest information on predatory lending schemes, home improvement scams, low-cost ways to increase your homes value and more. With the flood of home improvement websites this is one of the first targeting the black homeowners needs. The website includes new tax and housing laws affecting the black homeowner. For more information go to BlackHomeOwnerNews.com and stay informed. Subscribe to their free weekly Black Homeowner Newsletter.

Black Business News 2007

Black Business News Website Helping Black Homeowners Survive and ThriveBlackHomeOwnerNews.com, the largest information source information for Black homeowners, has proved itself as the go-to website for today's Black homeowner. Should You "Sell Out" To A White Company?Author and entrepreneur Dante Lee discusses Black entrepreneurship, empowerment, and when its okay to "sell out". Citibank Sponsors Free Speaking Series and Networking Soiree to Celebrate Philadelphia ExpansionLynette Khalfani, financial expert, to kick off events on November 15. Young African American CEO Honored With Other Notables in Washington, DCDante Lee, the 26-year old author and CEO of Diversity City Media, was honored recently at the African American Empowerment Weekend in Washington, DC. Tennessee Firm to Offer New Nationwide Privacy ServiceSubpoenaVerify.com today announced it will soon offer a unique service to provide greater protection for the confidential information of the general public. Lila Kelly Associates Launches Exclusive Online Training on Diversity in Employment InterviewingLila Kelly Associates, a training and consulting firm has launched an online training program which provides the missing link between diversity recruitment and retention. Marsha Haygood Focuses on Your Passion, Potential and Goal FulfillmentHaygood is a powerful motivational speaker and a dynamic career and personal coach. Black Homeowner Website Born Out of Hurricane Katrina Tragedy The Black Homeowner News website is narrowing the gap of homeownership for African Americans. Small Business Camp Goes to Africa to Train 1,000 Nigerian Entrepreneurs American-Style business boot camp puts Nigerian small business owners on the fast track. Chantal Grayson Becomes Realtor.com® Marketing System Member Chantal Grayson of Four Seasons Realty & Mgmt. Inc. has increased the impact of her property marketing efforts for her clients. Les Brown Training Speakers Brown who has spoken at General Motors and Allstate Insurance, now wants to help others cultivate their skills. Travel Professionals of Color Hold Conference in Florida TPOC unveils heritage tourism specialist certification program.    Black Business News Tavis Smiley to Keynote Ohio Black Professionals Conference in Dayton, OhioTavis Smiley will be the keynote speaker for The Ohio Urban League Young Professionals Conference entitled "C.E.O.'s for Our Future". African American Homeowner Website Offering Hope to Struggling HomeownersBlackhomeownernews.com fills an information niche many Black homeowners find refreshing and encouraging. Starcom MediaVest Group Receives Two AAF Mosaic Awards for Multicultural Marketing and Diversity EffortsSMG has been named a 2007 recipient of two Mosaic Awards hosted by the American Advertising Federation. Black Doctors and Lawyers Needed For New Online DirectoriesDiversity City Media is now actively recruiting doctors and lawyers to include in their online directories of African American professionals. Cathy Hughes Named Keynote Speaker At 13th Annual African American Business Achievement Pinnacle AwardsCathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, will be the keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Pinnacle Awards. Cutting-Edge Internet Communications Company Taps Into The African American MarketFormer NFL player, Keith Ponder, works with My Video Talk to enhance his business endeavors. The Minority Home Based Business ReportNew website offers free research and information on legitimate and low cost home based businesses for the minority entrepreneur. National Medical Association Installs New President at Annual Meeting in HawaiiNelson L. Adams, III, M.D., of Miami, Florida was installed as the 108th President of the NMA.   More African American Homeowners Turning to New Website The website serves to guide more African American homeowners through the many challenges of homeownership in 2007. Summer Networking Soiree Salutes African American Female Part-time entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to network while inspiring and building their customer base. High Gas Prices Slashed For Consumers By GasMoneyToolbar.com A new online tool reduces the pain of high gas prices for consumers, while improving the overall quality of the Internet. Angels Descend On MBEs Investors seek investment opportunities with top minority and women-owned ventures. Esther Franklin Elevated to EVP, Director of Cultural Identities for Starcom Mediavest In this newly created role, Franklin reports to Gadsby and is charged with leading insights into ethnic and existing/emerging identities. Generational Wealth, Pass It On Building generational wealth occurs over many lifetimes. The first step begins with the real financial education that has been hidden from the masses. Minorities the New Majority in Consumer Spending Of Personal Hair Care Products According to WWD, nearly 25% of African American's disposable income is spent on personal items. Black Business News  Dallas Black Blog Hope For Black Homeowners   Cleveland365   DailyDiva