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LETTERS FOR TRAYVON MARTIN- Calling All Writers & Hoodie Wearers, Black Twin Cities Magazine NEEDS YOU!

In Community on April 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

How has the Trayvon Martin murder affected you?  Black Twin Cities wants to know, and is giving you a chance to be included in the next issue of our magazine!

 
There are three ways to make your voice heard:

  1. Send in a picture of youself wearing a HOODIE!
    • Hoodie shots will grace the front cover and possible be included throughout the magazine.
    • Picutres should be a head shot or waist up (no full body shots please)
    • Pictures should be at least 300 dpi
    • Picture should include only you
    • You must own the rights to the picture
  2. OR email us a letter regarding how the Trayvon Martin murder has affected you, its implications on race relations in American or your reaction to some some aspect of the case or investigation.
    • Black Twin Cities reserves the right to edit  letters for grammar (content may also be edited to adjust length of article).
    • your letter must be an original work (written by you)
  3. OR do both (send in a pic AND a letter)!

Black Twin Cities will choose enough pictures and letters to fill our next magazine, so start sending in your submissions TODAY!

DEADLINE:  All submissions received by April 25, 2012 will be considered for publication.

Send your picture or letter to magazine@blacktwincities.com (write “Letters for Trayvon” in the subject) and we will let you know if you will be included in the next issue of Black Twin Cities Magazine!

  • All submissions will become the property of Black Twin Cities and may be used in any Black Twin Cities’ publication either in-print or online going forward.
  • Submissions will not be return to submitter.
  • Writers of chosen written submisions included in the magazine will be given credit.

THINK LIKE A MAN FREE Screening Passes for Black Twin Cities fans (First 100 people)!

In Arts & Entertainment, Movies on April 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM
 
Join us for a complementary screening of the upcoming Steve Harvey comedy, THINK LIKE A MAN, starring Kevin Heart and Taraji P. Henson!

The screening will take place on Wednesday, April 18th (7:30pm) at the Theaters at Mall of America.

To get your passes:

Please be sure to arrive early, all seats are on a first come first serve basis!

Black History Month Discover Your Roots GIVEAWAY!!

In Genealogy, History on February 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Have you always wanted to trace your family history, but didn’t know where to start?

Well, Black Twin Cities is giving away five(5) FREE hours of Genealogical Research (a $200 value) to one lucky winner!!

-If you’re interested fill out the entry form HERE!

 

Here’s the scoop:

-The giveaway runs until Wednesday February 15, 2012 (or until 25 entries have been received).

-If you’re interested fill out the entry form here: http://4325812.polldaddy.com/s/black-twin-cities-black-history-month-discover-your-roots-giveaway

-Only one entry per person, please.

-One (1) winner will be chosen at random (drawn from a hat), and announced on the Black Twin Cities Facebook page.

-No promises or speculation can be made regarding the information that will be found in the search
-Five(5) hours of research will be conducted as time is available, there is no definite ‘due date’.

ANNOUNCED! The Best BLACK-OWNED Businesses In The Twin Cities!

In Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Entrepreneurs, Finance, Music, Networking, Poetry, Spoken Word on February 11, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Your voices have been heard and we are proud to announce the Best Black-Owned Businesses in the Twin Cities!

These company profiles have been featured on the BTC Business Directory website and will be published in the Directory Edition of Black Twin Cities Magazine.

WEBSITE/GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPANY - MaXXposure Marketing Group

 

 

RESTAURANT - Big Daddy’s Old Fashioned BBQ

 

 

NETWORKING EVENT or GROUP - Groove Theory: Poetry in Motion

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY - jeffrey fortson photography!

 

 

NEWS OUTLET (In Print or Online) - Insight News

 

 

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY - New Beginning Financial Group, LLC

 

 

EVENT, CONCERT or BUSINESS PROMOTIONS COMPANY - Blue ink! Promotional Group

 

 

EVENT or WEDDING PLANNER - Xtravagant Events, LLC

 

 

DJ - Dan Speak 

 

 

BARBER SHOP or HAIR SALON - VIP Hair & Nail Salon

My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth – A Local Author’s Story of Sexual Abuse, Rape and Unhealthy Relationships

In Uncategorized on February 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Buy My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth (Volume 1) on Amazon.com TODAY!

Secrets. Everybody has them. We can choose to disclose them to intimate friends or we can bury them…deeply in our graves of shame; in the innermost alcoves of our consciousness, not recognizing that they have rooted themselves so far into our essence that, if unchecked, become the insidious driving force that shapes every life decision.

In “My Pretty…and Its Ugly Truth” De’Vonna Bentley-Pittman reveals her very personal and raw experiences of being a very pretty girl plagued by sexual abuse, rape, unhealthy relationships and the effects of growing up in poverty. Her coming-of-age journey from a misused “product of the streets” to an empowered advocate for those, particularly young women, who feel powerless due to years of abuse, is a fascinating one. Like so many others, she grew up in a single-parent household with a mother who worked hard to provide for her children.

The “streets” called her away from home, and she was led into a tangled web of promiscuity – unhealthy relationships, drugs, pregnancy, and almost selling her very soul. In spite of everything she lost, she never lost the one thing that would propel her forward — hope.

As a speaker, teacher, writer, and editor, who constantly looks for ways to inspire others, I find “My Pretty…and Its Ugly Truth” to be that kind of inspiration. I laughed, I cried, I winced, I gasped, I sighed…and now I salute De’Vonna Bentley-Pittman. She is the voice today for victims of sexual abuse careening down a desperate and confused path. She is that Moses, that Harriet Tubman of our time that can and will lead others to a promised land of hope…and to their very own beautiful truth.

-Menia Buckner

About the author:
De’Vonna Bentley-Pittman is committed to providing leadership to end sexual abuse. She earned a Liberal Arts degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College and continued her studies at Metropolitan State University where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Human Services with a focus in Community Corrections. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. Portions of My Pretty…and Its Ugly Truth will be featured in the 2012 Minnesota State Arts Board Annual exhibit to bring continued awareness to victim’s rights. This is her first published work.

VOTE for the Best Black-Owned Businesses in the Twin Cities!

In Uncategorized on February 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Cast your VOTE NOW!:

The BEST of BLACK TWIN CITIES!

It’s Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate those who are making a path for the future than the great Black-Owned Business in the Twin Cities?

BTC is looking for the best Black-owned businesses in categories ranging from “Best Barbershop or Hair Salon” to “Best Restaurant”.

Winners will be FEATURED in the Black Twin Cities Business Directory!

Click HERE to VOTE NOW!

EPSN Interview – NFL Player Chris Draft on Losing His Wife to Lung Cancer – VIDEO

In Community, Press Releases on February 5, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Changing the face of lung cancer…one breath at a time..

In 2011 Chris lost his beautiful wife, Keasha Rutledge-Draft, to cancer…just one month after the two were married.

Watch Chris talk about his wife and the Team Draft Foundation on the Sunday NFL Countdown, Sunday February 5th @ 10:30 AM Central on ESPN!


Early diagnosis could have been the key to her survival.

“Team Draft was created by Chris and Keasha during her year-long struggle with lung cancer in hopes that her valiant fight to live, love, laugh,and smile will give hope and comfort to people around the world. Team Draft is working to save lives by changing the face of lung cancer, but it takes a team to tackle cancer, and we need your help.”

Learn how you can join Team Draft,
tell your story, donate and more!

Fact: Anyone can get lung cancer–even non-smokers like Keasha.
Fact: Lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney, and skin cancer . . . combined.
Fact: There is no cure for stage 4 lung cancer, which is by far the most common stage at the time of diagnosis.

Watch Chris talk about his wife and the Team Draft Foundation on the Sunday NFL Countdown, Sunday February 5th @ 10:30 AM Central on ESPN!
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