"Cultivating & Creating A Culture of Consciousness

[KeithKNOWS]

Cultivating A Culture of Consciousness!

Shining A Spotlight on Small Black Business

Get the Word Out!!!! Advertise, Market, Promote, Grow Your Business, on this blog page, or  Get listed on our Black Business Guide, see details below:

Let us help you Get the Word OUT!! about your new business, service you offer,  grand openings, art show, live or virtual, community events and much more.  

*What We can do for You...spread the word on social media, send an e-blast to KeithKNOWS members, post your flyer on this blog page, it's quick, easy, affordable!   *Get more details about our rates at [e-mail] 

*If you are interested in being listed in our Black Business Guide, e-mail us for advertising rates, [e-mail]    KeithKNOWS, Black Business Guide.  Buy Black, Support Blackowned.  https://keithknows.ning.com/page/black-business-guide

Available at: https://www.booksamillion.com/

Kevin Garnett was one of the most dominant players the game of basketball has ever seen. He was also one of its most outspoken. Over the course of his illustrious twenty-one-year NBA career, he elevated trash talk to an art form and never shied away from sharing his thoughts on controversial subjects. In KG A to Z, published ahead of Garnett’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he looks back on his life and career with the same raw candor.

Konjo Ethiopian Food, fast-casual Ethiopian food, cooked from the heart. https://konjoethiopianfood.com/

Black Momma Vodka, superior vodka, made from corn, distilled from diamond lava rocks and infused with cascade mountain spring water.  https://blackmommavodka.com/

Jus chill breadfruit chips,  was created to cover the lack of diversity in the food choices offered on the grocery shelves. Direct from Jamaica, healthy, tropical flavor,  https://123juschill.com/

Black Dymond Naturals was created by Veronica, A certified massage therapist and personal trainer who began making body lotions, butters, and salves for her clients. Healthy blends of butters, oils and essential oils. https://blackdymondnaturals.com/

Cedric Brown Collections, specializes in Men's and Women's silk accessories. From Evening-wear to Street-wear, CBC makes a chic statement.  Scarves, kimonos, socks, and more.  https://www.cedricbrowncollections.com/

LUNA MAGIC is a new indie beauty & lifestyle brand founded by Afro-Latina & Dominican-American sisters Mabel and Shaira Frías. By combining their passions for beauty and lifestyle, they created a vibrant brand that celebrates their mutual love for their multicultural heritage, Latin culture and music—in living color. https://lunamagic.com/ 

Interiormotivesfurniture,  furniture home décor, wallpaper, drapery, lighting, rugs, art, fabric, wall and ceiling tiles and full interior design services, commercial and residential customers. https://www.interiormotives.ws/

Soulfull Biscuits, Online experience hosted by Jumoke, up to 10 people or a private group up to 30 for 60 mins. Join via your computer, phone or tablet. He will entertain, educate and show how to make flawless biscuits.  You will receive an Ebook copy of Soulfull Biscuits(over 50 original biscuit recipes) In his short culinary career he was selected as a 2017 Black Enterprise Man of Distinction. He’s  also been featured on Dr. OZ, Neighborhood Chef, ABC’s The Chew and am a regular food expert on the national show; Fox & Friend’s Morning Show.   https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1715431 

Sun, Feb  28  Slutty Vegan’s “Bar Vegan” opens @ Ponce City Market(2^nd Floor, Food Central Hall) , in Midtown Atlanta  Drink cocktails out of a fire extinguisher, gas can, ferris wheel or bank safe, complete with musical sound bites at the Slutty Vegan sister concept. https://sluttyveganatl.com/

Black Girl Ventures, founded by Shelly Bell, creating access to capital for black/brown women founders. https://www.blackgirlventures.org/

YU Interiors, Accessories for modern living, Bath & Body, lighting, seating, storage, candles and diffusers, tables, stuff.  http://www.yuinteriors.com

Bradley L. Bowers Art Studio,  uses technology and material research to blend the worlds of fashion, furniture, and culture. Wallpaper, shrinkrap, lanterns, shawls, jewelry, furniture and more.  https://www.bradleylbowers.com/

Bayron Handmade, Modern patterns for a handmade wardrobe, Denise Bayron is a designer and patternmaker whose work spans the fiber arts to include knitting, sewing, crochet, and macrame.  She is currently writing a book under the working title, “Handmade Wardrobe” which will be published by Laine Publishing in 2021.  https://www.bayronhandmade.com/

Ashy Aromas was established in 2020 with one mission: to bring a high-quality candle to the Candle Lovers across the globe.  Candleholder stands are for sale also.  https://www.ashyaromas.com/

Adinkra Jewelers, their pieces are not just fashion statements but they are cultural artifacts that conjoin the holder to African royalty and history that stretches over thousands of years. Rings, necklaces, ear rings, bracelets and more. https://adinkrajewelers.com/

Goode Foods, Family owned, their mission is to deliver grade A beans and vegetables that are low in sugar and sodium with no added Preservatives. https://goodefoods.com/ 

For the Culture Magazine,  is a biannual printed food magazine that celebrates Black women and femmes in food and wine. The stories in For the Culture are about Black women throughout the diaspora, written by Black women and photographed and illustrated by Black women. It is the first magazine of its kind. www.fortheculturefoodmag.com/ 

Yolélé. Meet fonio: the ancient West African grain Bringing sustainable African ingredients + flavors to the world. https://yolele.com 

KNOW More: https://www.pauldrybooks.com/collections/young-adult/products/together   In Together, Amy Nathan threads the personal stories of Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson into the larger history of the Plessy v. Ferguson case, race relations, and civil rights movements in New Orleans and throughout the U.S. She tells the inspiring tale of how Keith and Phoebe came together to change the ending of the story that links their families in history. It’s “a flip on the script,” said Keith. 

9^th & Maxwell, Vegan nail polishes cruelty free & nontoxic (10-Free). Formulated without Formaldehyde, Toluene, Formaldehyde Resin, Parabens, DBP, Camphor, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, or Phthalates. https://9thandmaxwell.com/  

Available at: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/  https://www.blackdotccstore.com/black-dot-bookstore/  

IYOBA  environmentally conscious clean beauty company that offers handmade all-natural products for body and hair, skin, and more. www.IYOBA.com

Sis Art Supply is a family owned business, paint supply brand provide paints with deeper richer colors, and brushes that holds our paints the way we need it to and pigments that match all skin tones. So we curated many of our products and also manufactured our own with creatives like us in mind. www.sisartpaints.com

Kwame Onwuachi  KNOW More: “Kwame Onwuachi’s story shines a light on food and culture not just in American restaurants or African American communities but around the world.” —Questlove.  (Amazon, Target, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/)

Paul C. Brunson, An internationally recognized expert in interpersonal relationships, personal development, and entrepreneurship, I currently serve as a featured business columnist for USA Today, co-host of UK’s Celebs Go Dating television show, and host of the Better with Paul podcast and event series. https://www.paulcbrunson.com/

Craftedglorydesign, Thoughtfully crafted items for the heart and home. Desks, cutting boards, tables, bookshelves and more. https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedglorydesign?

IZania Travel Services, South Africa A La Carte Tour March 19-28,  2022 (includes Cape Town Int’l Jazz Festival), Johannesburg & Pretoria  Kruger Nat’l Park Safari, Botswana & Victoria Falls, Cape Town.  KNOW More: http://www.izania.com/

Figurine by artist, Thomas Blackshear. Known for their quality and beauty, Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions line of figurines were designed to portray the beauty, elegance and dignity of African-Americans. Each figurine is a limited edition piece that is a testimony to Thomas Blackshear II's incredible sense of design, unique eclectic style and extraordinary mastery of color. This line of collectibles has been described by the term "Afro-Nouveau" due to the figurines being influenced by Art Nouveau and African culture.   https://www.blackartdepot.com/  https://www.blackshearonline.com/ 

ATL Kula,  a wellness studio in Atlantic Station featuring yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and barre classes.  Health and safety policies are listed on their website  (Georgia)  www.atlkula.com

Triple Jays Pizza Bar, 1020 Piedmont Ave, Midtown Atlanta  (pizzas, wings, drinks, and more)  https://www.toasttab.com/triple-jays/v3/?mode=fulfillment

Art by Samba Diallo

Blawo art, Authentic Paintings, Masks, Statuettes, Shields and more. www.blawo.art

1^st Choice Credit Union, Our Mission is to build lasting financial relationships, one member at a time! (Georgia) https://1stchoicecu.org/ 1st Choice Credit Union was founded in 1946 to serve employees of Grady Hospital. Initially, it was named Hospital Authority Credit Union. The organization’s name was changed to 1st Choice Credit Union in 1991. 1st Choice Credit Union is a NCUA insured and CDFI credit union, headquartered on Atlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue. The credit union is a community-focused organization, owned and operated by its 9,000 members.  Offering homeownership, credit cards, loans, savings, checking, business and personal, credit, etc.

BankBlackUSA is a resource for people to compare the banks and services, and also the financial health and community impact of various black-owned banks so that they can make an informed decision about their choice to move their money. https://bankblackusa.org/

My Fair Sweets, a boutique bakery and cake supply retailer, is opening a location downtown(Castleberry Hill) in late spring or early summer. The bakery creates custom cakes and trendy, one-of-a-kind treats. Online is available.  https://www.myfairsweets.com/

The Spice Suite, unique and fun spice blends, spices, teas, balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and spiceboxes.  https://www.thespicesuite.com/

Since 1926, NATURADE has provided science-based natural products formulated to improve your health and well-being. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Plant based protein nutritional shakes, probiotic products, and much more.  https://www.naturade.com/

T Capri Tequila, Small batch, 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, crafted in San Julian, Jalisco, Mexico.

https://tcapritequila.com/ 

The Ginger Room is as elegant and enticing as a plate of petits fours. Flooded in natural light and decorated with signature bespoke colors and refined furnishings, it’s a sophisticated venue for picking up your favorite fresh juice, a cup of locally roasted coffee, or midday afternoon or high tea. The light airy space offers Wifi and is an excellent addition to downtown Alpharetta. At The Ginger Room, they pride themselves on supporting local business... from coffee roasters, bakers, and artisans! They  offer beneficial beverages that speak to the body, enhance the mind and motivate the spirit.  (Georgia)  https://www.the-gingerroom.com/

In July 1961, five months after Patrice Lumumba’s assassination, 14-year-old Brenda F. Berrian’s consciousness was raised by her family’s move to the turbulent Republic of the Congo. Race, Identity, and Privilege from the US to the Congo traces Berrian’s experiences of subsequently traveling the United States, Canada, France, and three other African countries against the backdrop of emerging African independence and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Detailing the complexities she faced in her global identity as a Black woman, Berrian explores how the love and support of her parents and her developing racial, feminist, and political consciousness--strengthened by her embrace of literature and music of the African diaspora -- prepared her to deal with adversity, stereotypes, and grief along the way.  https://www.brendafberrian.com/         https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/race-identity-and-privilege-from-t...

KeithKNOWS: (Brenda is "Blacknificence", a dear friend, cultural warrior, author, volunteer extraordinaire, professor and so much more)

Hercleon, Anti-smell socks, anti-smell shirts, anti-acne face masks, bed sheets for men, beauty pillowcases. (all made out of HercFiber, metal like copper, silver, zinc infused, in materials like cotton, recycled polyester or bamboo.) https://hercleon.com/

Time Away RV Resort will be a new RV Resort opening all year round in Lincoln, Alabama June 2021. We want to create a camping experience that truly represents the "Time Away" of your dreams! (Nightly parking, weekend vacation, monthly stay,  snow bird escape, tent camping, biking, hiking, golf) https://www.timeawayrvresort.com/

J1S Creations, Bespoke Handmade Goods of all types, Leather Goods, Custom bicycles and accessories, Tie Purses, Shadow Boxes, Customized Clothing, Jewelry in leather, wood, and or metal.    https://www.j1screations.com/

The Green Laundress Tub Scrub, can be used for toilets, shower stalls, tile, sinks, coffee mugs, faucets, ovens.  Ingredients: baking soda, castile soap, distilled wate, cream of tartar, citric acid and essential oils. https://www.thenecessitiescompany.com/collections/necessities-for-h... 

Black-Owned Galleries to Support across the United States. https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-black-owned-galleries...

Eleven86 Real Artesian Water doesn't just walk the walk, we talk the talk. An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing protected water under positive pressure.https://www.eleven86water.com/

(pic: Julian & Delta celebrating the 150th episode of  his podcast "Run the Jewelz" at the Coffee Loft)

The Coffee Loft (Castleberry Hill District, Downtown Atlanta)  is available for booking to those clients for creativity ideas in art, coffee, design, fashion and foodie. Gourmet coffee bar specializing in art, fashion and food. Creative venue space available for rental. Open by appointment and events. We are more than a cup of coffee! IG @ coffeeloftatl  https://coffeeloftatl.business.site/

Elevate Your SociaLIFE!!!!

Wed, Feb 24    Freddie Jackson, AARP Free online couch concert, 8pm  Register: https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10...    KNOW More:  Jam with R&B legend Freddie Jackson for AARP Atlanta’s first free online couch concert of 2021! You’ll want to “clap your hands and beat your feet” listening to a selection of the Grammy nominee’s multiple number one songs during this hour-long celebration of Black History, including “Jam Tonight.” 

KNOW More: Build a better brain at any age! Join AARP for a live conversation and Q&A with Sanjay Gupta, M.D. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET! Submit your questions by Feb. 15 and tune in to see if he answers them: https://forms.gle/bvNbvtNwmhgmgDdy6

NOW Thru Thurs, Feb 25    Buckhead Village presents virtual online sessions, workshops, “It Take a Village Summit”, focusing on providing entrepreneurs access to a community of experienced local professionals, alongside resources, to increase profitability and longevity. To register: https://www.ittakesavillageatl.com/

Thurs, Feb 25   “Brother Outsider” free virtual screening, 7pm must register: https://watch.eventive.org/oof/play/602b236d4dca82004b4d8c48

KNOW More: BROTHER OUTSIDER has introduced millions of viewers around the world to the life and work of Bayard Rustin — a visionary strategist and activist who has been called “the unknown hero” of the civil rights movement. A disciple of Gandhi, a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington (which involved hundreds of thousands of people), Rustin dared to live as an openly gay man during the fiercely homophobic 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.   After the screening will be a talkback with co-director Nancy D. Kates led by Georgia Equality's Chanel Haley. 

Now thru Feb 28  Roswell Roots Black History festival to feature storytellers, performances and more.  https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-parks-... 

KNOW More and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-space-between-by-fahamu-pecou-open...  Displays of affection between Black men is considered rare, if it is considered a valid experience at all. This project works to dispel the pervasive myth of violence and discord within the Black male community. Narratives of “Black on Black violence” betray the intimacy of brotherhood and camaraderie that is very often expressed between Black men. The project features a dual channel video installation featuring video portraits of Black men exchanging affirming expressions of love to and for one another. The project seeks to both image and normalize expressions of care, concern, and compassion while challenging the pervasive image of Black violence and trauma.

Sat, Mar 13  ATLsherpa Explore ATL walking tour(King center, Sweet Auburn District, Liberty Plaza/Georgia State Capitol, Downtown Atlanta ) 10am-1pm   Fee: $10  (must wear face mask) Tour starts at: King Center Visitor’s Center  Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water, a hat, sunscreen, etc. https://www.atlsherpa.com/p/atlanta-freedom-trail-walking-tour

NOW Thru - March 14  Dawoud Bey: An American Project, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  KNOW More:   https://high.org/exhibition/dawoud-bey-an-american-project/ Dawoud Bey: An American Project traces these through lines across the forty-five years of Bey’s career and his profound engagement with the young Black subject and African American history. Photography.

Thurs, March 18- Sat, March 20  High Museum of Atlanta Wine Auction  KNOW More: https://www.highmuseumwine.org/events/?

Now thru- April 11    Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden, (Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center)  1345 PIedmont Avenue, Midtown Atlanta KNOW More:    https://atlantabg.org/  Explore the colorful, creative interplay between vibrant flowers and elegant textiles during Orchid Daze, the Garden’s annual exhibition of America’s favorite indoor plant. Three main displays will showcase blooms combined with festoons, aerialists and chandeliers, set amongst the country’s largest collection of species orchids.* Attention Garden members: To ensure a safe, worry-free experience, capacity is limited, and all guests will be required to reserve timed tickets online. Masks and social distancing also required. 

NOW thru – May 9    David Driskell exhibit(Icons of Nature and History) , High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta Museum Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-5pm (closed Mondays)   Tickets: $14.50  KNOW More: https://high.org/exhibition/david-driskell-icons-of-nature-and-hist...  David Driskell (1931–2020) was one of the most revered American artists of his generation, long recognized for his vibrant and versatile painting and printmaking practices that combined keen observations of the American landscape with the imagery and aesthetic innovations of the African diaspora. To help ensure everyone has a safe visit, we are now requiring timed tickets and face coverings. Please visit the Reopening FAQs page for more information related to timed ticketing, our new ways of conducting business, and how you can help keep safety and social distancing top of mind.

NOW Thru – May 19      Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is all digital, hands free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors. In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s works stretch floor to ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, technique, and influence thru informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactives. Tickets: $32  Location:  The Works ATL, 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW
Atlanta(Upper Westside)   KNOW More: https://vangoghexpo.com/   visit takes about 1 ½ hrs  Child friendly.

NOW Thru- Sept 12, 2021       Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, SCAD Fash Museum of Fashion, 1600 Peachtree St, Midtown Atlanta  KNOW More: https://www.scadfash.org/ Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is an expert storyteller who harnesses the power of visual communication to share narratives of culture, race, and politics. Creating costumes for generation-defining films like Black Panther, Selma, and Do the Right Thing, she brings vibrancy, nuance, color, and texture to each of her culture-shifting characters. Carter’s exhibition Afrofuturism in Costume Design at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film features unforgettable designs from nearly four decades of her career within an Afrofuturistic installation incorporating original artwork by SCAD alum Brandon Sadler, whose murals were prominently featured in Black Panther.

Keeping You In the "KNOW"

10 of the Easiest vegetables to grow in containers. Grow your own food without an allotment! You can harvest significant crops by growing vegetables in containers and pots . It’s the perfect choice for balcony and patio-gardens, small gardens with limited space or rented homes where you can’t dig over the garden beds.

https://youtu.be/Zje8utWgRHg

 Airbnb Announces Plans to Open Atlanta Technical Hub.

https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-announces-plans-to-open-atlanta-tech... 

Top 10 Most Affordable Caribbean Destinations. Budget-Friendly Paradise. Travelers have their pick of several inviting Caribbean destinations this winter as many have reopened with enhanced health and safety protocols and testing requirements in place. https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/top-10-most-afford... 

Tony's Chocolonely bars, partners with trading companies in Ghana and Ivory Coast to buy cocoa beans directly from the farmers, providing them with a premium price for their cocoa beans and combating exploitation. https://tonyschocolonely.com/   (@Trader Joes, Wholefoods) 

Black News Channel Looks to Shake Up Cable-TV News Landscape. Up-and-coming network broadens reach and revamps show lineup, signing high-profile commentators Charles Blow and Marc Lamont Hill.  https://blacknewschannel.com/

Microsoft unveils plan to make Atlanta one of it’s largest hubs.  . https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2021/02/microsoft-unveils-plans-to-m...

Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qua...

Find Free Tax Prep Help Near You. Online and in-person options from AARP, IRS and more. https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2018/aarp-tax-help-fd.html 

How To Choose the Best Soil for All Your Different Plants.

 https://www.wellandgood.com/best-soil-for-plants/?utm_source=WG_dai...

Fulton County launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  Fulton County is preparing to launch an emergency rental and utility assistance program based on an $18 million federal funding award through the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Eligible Fulton County residents outside the City of Atlanta will be able to apply through an online application in early March. Eligible expenses include rent, rental arrears, and utilities resulting from the pandemic. 

Payments will be made directly to landlords and utility companies.  Learn more about eligibility requirements: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/renthelp 

11 Parks in Atlanta you want to visit.  https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-parks-in-atlanta

Nurturing the Next Fashion Leaders. How Virgil Abloh, Aerin Lauder and Darren Walker are navigating the shutdown. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/style/scene-city-virgil-alboh-ae...

Walgreens, Uber Team Up To Provide Free Rides For COVID Vaccines. https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/walgreens-uber-team-provide-free-...

ABC News' 6-part 'Soul of a Nation' to highlight Black experience in America. Tuesdays nights  Time: ? "Soul of a Nation" is the first broadcast network newsmagazine focused on Black life in America, according to ABC. The series will feature guest hosts including Jemele Hill and Marsai Martin as well as reporting by Adrienne Bankert, Linsey Davis, T.J. Holmes, Sunny Hostin, Janai Norman, Steve Osunsami, Byron Pitts, Deborah Roberts, David Scott and Pierre Thomas of ABC News and ESPN's Michael Wilbon.

https://abc7.com/soul-of-a-nation-abc-newsmagazine-jemele-hill-mars... 

Tea Forte, Handcrafted luxury tea blends, design-driven accessories and exquisite packaging come together for an experience worth savoring every day. Steeped in over 35 countries, Tea Forté is proudly featured at leading hotels, restaurants, resorts and retailers. www.teaforte.com

Urban Stems,  a modern floral and gifting company designed for thoughtful people, ships nationwide.   https://urbanstems.com/ 

Uncle Buds Hemp & CBD products for every part of your daily wellness routine. Uncle Bud’s is the leading hemp-based pain relief, skin care, personal care, and wellness solutions! Earvin “Magic” Johnson joins other celebrated talents in The Uncle Bud's Hemp & CBD family - Academy Award winning artist and activist, Jane Fonda, Grammy Award winning recording artist Toni Braxton, and NHL All-Star Seth Jones.  www.unclebudshemp.com

Manly Man,  Beef Jerky Flowers, Bacon Roses, Meathearts™, Meat Cards™ & Manly Gift Sets. https://manlymanco.com/

Beginning, Feb 5 until?  MARTA Winter Market, Locations: West End, Five Points, Bankhead, College Park, Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA station. It accepts cash, credit, debit and EBT/SNAP, which is doubled at the market. — Purchase fresh produce and pickup free shelf-stable groceries(first come, first serve) will be available at five MARTA stations in the metro area. (check the website for times)  Five Points is 12pm-4pm Fridays.  https://cfmatl.org/marta/ 

Farmasi is an international beauty and personal care manufacturer, retailer and direct selling company in Beauty, Personal Care, Households and Wellness, and accessories product categories. Long ago, we started our journey as a pharmaceutical manufacturer back in 1950’s with our founder, Dr. Tuna, but as time passed our business evolved into cosmetics manufacturing.  For Women, Footcare, Hair care, Baby, Skin care, oral care, accessories and much more.  For  Men: scents, beard care, skin care, and more. https://farmasius.com/joydesper  

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine

https://fultoncountyboh.jotform.com/210156181784960

Atlanta’s largest urban farm becomes a landowner.  Truly Living Well urban farm shows how city folks can grow their own food, provides local food deserts fresh produce. https://www.thenurigroup.com/    https://www.ajc.com/life/home-garden/atlantas-largest-urban-farm-be...

Opening 2022, The International African American Museum, Charleston, South Carolina  KNOW More: https://iaamuseum.org/  The International African American Museum
will explore cultures and knowledge systems retained and adapted by Africans in the Americas, and the diverse journeys and achievements of these individuals and their descendants in South Carolina, the United States, and throughout the African diaspora. Visitors will engage with dynamic exhibits featuring historic figures, events, and experiences from slavery through the 20th-century civil rights movement and into the present.

A Beginner’s Guide to Micro-Investing ( Favorite Apps) https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/investing/how-to-start-micro-invest...

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers: In fall 2016, the design team of Howeler + Yoon was selected and hired as the University of Virginia slavery memorial design consultant. They have been working to get community feedback about the proposed memorial (what might it look like? Where might it sit on Grounds? and so on…) from the wider community–students, faculty, staff, and our neighbors in Charlottesville and Albemarle county (and likely also other surrounding counties where many with UVA connections live today). The resulting design, we think, beautifully captures the tenor of those community conversations, honors the lives, labor, and resistance of the 4-5,000 enslaved people who lived and worked at UVA at some point between 1817 and 1865. The memorial includes 4,000 memory marks in their honor. As J. Meejin Yoon of the design team says, “The memorial invites exploration. You can reach out and touch every mark.”  (Charlottesville, VA)

https://slavery.virginia.edu/memorial-for-enslaved-laborers/

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is sited on six acres of land in Montgomery, Alabama and is the first national memorial to victims of lynching in the US. In a city where markers commemorating the Confederate South still abound and markers to the Civil Rights Movement and slavery are few, the memorial provides the necessary space for truth-telling, hope, healing, and reconciliation. (Montgomery, AL) https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/

National Museum of African American Music,  the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the influence African Americans have had on music.  State-of-the-art performance hall will screen films, host lectures, and stage concerts from local to international artists. The library will house classrooms, along with a vital repository of digitally mastered African American music. A boutique café and store will provide additional ways for the community and visitors to enjoy their visit.  (Nashville, TN) https://nmaam.org/history/  (NOW Open, Jan 18th, 2021)

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement. (Atlanta, GA)  https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/

Underground Atlanta sold to local real estate investment company. 

https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2020/11/underground-atlanta-acquired...

House Calls are Back!!!!We offer timely and convenient medical care from caring and qualified doctors in the privacy of your own home. We treat every human being with dignity and respect. We safeguard your privacy as if it were our own. We are transparent in our pricing.
Heal is your family doctor in your family room. We reboot old-fashioned relationship-based primary care using innovative technologies that let doctors be doctors. We do so at fair, affordable prices - often covered by insurance - so quality healthcare is almost never out of reach.  https://heal.com

One Million Black Black Business Initiative with HOPE org & Shopify. Successfully equipping Black-owned businesses with the tools they need to succeed can make a significant impact reducing the economic inequality and increasing economic self-sufficiency for African-Americans. Operation HOPE challenges the private, public and nonprofit sectors to join us in creating one (1) million new Black business owners and entrepreneurs by 2030. Your company’s commitment of expertise, relevant program or service offerings, technical and/or financial resources and skilled employees who are interested in volunteering, are essential to helping create one million viable Black business, and positively impacting the business landscape of America. https://operationhope.org/1mbb/

Small Business resources and funding, COVID-19 testing, housing questions, voting, etc.  "The City of Atlanta is fully engaged with federal and state partners to coordinate a safe, urgent and rigorous response to the COVID-19 health crisis. The full effort of our dedicated team, including those appointed to the Governor's Coronavirus Task Force, is focused on ensuring the well-being of all Atlantans. New information and additional resources have been posted to the City's website, so Atlanta residents can learn more about being safe and protecting themselves and their loved ones."

https://atlstrong.org/businesses/

www.futoncountyga.gov/covid19testing/vaccine FULTON COUNTY In the meantime, remember... Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance.'"

Keeping You in the KNOW! We're all in this together. "Creating A Culture of Consciousness"

KeithKNOWS.net,  continuing to update the website with useful and valuable information through the coronavirus pandemic.   Stay well—and wash your hands! Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website to stay abreast of recommended best practices to ensure your and your family’s safety and health.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html

As the world responds to COVID-19, we continue to believe in the importance of the creation, presentation, and advancement of Culture and the Arts, we  support continued engagement with you, our community. Take this time to make a gratitude list, create a vision board, plant a garden, develop a blog, write a book, and take a daily walk.  Here's some helpful tips and information you can use updated daily, so feel free to check it regularly:

[Columbo]

Greetings Keith! Jessica Shops and Armus?