HHN2L rolls out the red carpet to highlight talented youth in a film that gives a modern holiday message

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The event will highlight specific clips from short film, a panel discussion, the soundtrack release plus live performances celebrating creativity

(Louisville, KY) With the holiday season in full swing. Families have an opportunity to take the family to an event created with youth in mind. Hip Hop Into Learning, (HHN2L) is proud to present The Last Hit: A Red-Carpet Premiere Where Youth Create Healing. The formal/red-carpet attire also known as Black Dandyism will take place on Sunday, December 14th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Portal located at 1512 Portland Ave.

We are excited to announce that The Last Hit is a short film written by Jeriah McMillian and Demi Gardner. Louisville native Rodney Cox directed the film and HHN2L produced the product. The short film was written, starred in, and scored by students from The Real Young Prodigys Program.

The film takes a creative modern twist on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story delivers a message on the struggle with vaping. Using the past, present and future concepts set in current times makes the story real those who experience the effects of the problem. A message being delivered by the youth about youth is the way to bring real awareness to an issue in communities across the country.

McMillan is a freshman at Jefferson Community Technical College, (JCTC). He is also a graduate of Dubois Academy and a long-time member of The Real Young Prodigys Program since the sixth grade. Garner, a native of West Louisville and graduate of Western Kentucky University, provided invaluable one-on-one support to help Jeriah develop a three-minute short film script which we will witness their labor of love from writing, production to seeing the final product on the big screen. The film will officially be released in 2026.

McMillan hopes to inspire his peers while sharing his passion project which he also stars in the film. ‘Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it is about learning how to dance in the rain. When you see the film, you will understand highlight the purpose of having symbolism play a significant role. He adds “I chose spirits and when you watch the film it will become clear what is taking place. People tend to lose the truth about themselves, which is who they truly are. I am excited to share my thought process and how they story developed.”

The evening is all about empowering the youth of the community and giving them opportunities to excel. The event will include seeing for the first time a clip of the film which will focus on vaping, depression and peer pressure. Then the panel discussion will use those topics to springboard concerns of the youth so they can begin the dialogue,  along with thought provoking messages through youth performances.

The movie’s soundtrack was scored by the students in The Real Young Prodigys Program. Music of hope and real-life lessons. HHN2L has also partnered with Butler High School’s Black Student Union, (BSU) who will be presenting the topic of drug use which is taking over communities across the country. Antonio Taylor cofounder of HHN2L says giving youth a voice is vital to the future of their success, “It’s important for youth to tell their own stories in their own way in their own words.’

This event would not be possible without the support of HHN2L, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Butler High School BSU.

Nyree Clayton-Taylor, Executive Director of HHN2L, explains the importance of having partners in the community like the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the grant they provided helped make a dream become a reality. She says “The grant allowed us to use art for healing. HHN2L plans to create a curriculum and take the movie into schools to teach and start the dialogue on how to use youth-created media to tell their stories”.

Admission to The Last Hit: A Red-Carpet Premiere Where Youth Create Healing is $20 or $15 with a canned good donation for our Dare to Care Food drive.

We would like the opportunity to come to your show and/or newscast to promote our event. We have Antonio Taylor and Nyree Clayton-Taylor available from NNH2L, Jeriah McMillian, Demi Gardner, and Rodney Cox. If you would like to setup an interview please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502.341.7306.  

If you plan to cover the movie premiere, please contact VIPP Communications to confirm that you will be attending. You will have opportunities to get red-carpet interviews, parents, and supporters in attendance.

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THE DEION BRANCH FOUNDATION GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES THAT NEED A LITTLE ASSISTANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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THE DEION BRANCH FOUNDATION GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES THAT NEED A LITTLE ASSISTANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

(Louisville, KY) Two-time Super Bowl Champion & Super Bowl 39 MVP Deion Branch along with his foundation assisted 20 families in making the holiday season brighter for their children. Children had the opportunity to shop for clothes, toys, and gifts for loved ones at the Walmart on Standiford Plaza Drive.  To help them pick out their selections, players of the University of Louisville Football team played Santa’s helpers. 

Branch currently works as a staff member at his alma mater, University of Louisville.  Branch says, “It is so important to give back to those so support you, the fans.  That is why I always try to bring the guys out with me to show how important it is to the community.  To see these young people smile, run up and down the isles full of excitement makes my heart happy. You can see the relief in parents’ eyes that their children are going to be able to celebrate and go back to school with a story or two from their holiday break.  We definitely created memories and fans.” 

Youth participating in the shopping spree came from the Neighborhood House, Louisville Central Community Center Mini-Versity Child Development Center, and the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy. 

A special thank you to R&B Roofing and Remodeling who donated their time and a monetary gift to each child involved in the holiday spree. We also would like to thank the team at Walmart for being so accommodating as we took over the store and even had shoppers stopping to get photos with the team and Branch.   

Branch goes on to say, “The holiday season is challenging time for families, so I hope we were able to relieve some stress and in return remind the team that we are blessed.  We do not take anything or anyone for granted.  This was a community project, but it was a reminder that we all need to work as team.  When we do, we can win.”

The Cards will now focus on their bowl game which will be played on New Year’s Eve against Washington in the Sun Bowl.

The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer support to children’s mental, physical, emotional wellbeing and for those who have been infected with meningitis.  The DBCF’s mission is to help with research and to find a cure to ease the struggle for children like Deion’s son. The foundation goal is to assist by providing programs and initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  For more information on the foundation go to http://www.deionbranchfoundation.org.

If you have any questions, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com. 

*Photos attached courtesy VIPP Communications.  You can also go to our social pages @vippcommunications

MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market celebrates the history and culture of Kwanzaa

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(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market celebrates Kwanzaa.  Starting December 26th Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate the African American culture.  The holiday market welcomes guests into the storefront to celebrate, educate and recognize the rich history and highlight the seven principles.

In support of their recent crowdfunding campaign presented by Fund Black Founders and sponsored by Metro United Way, their campaign ends on January 2nd or when the $25,000 goal is met.

Nachand Trabue, founder of MELANnaire Marketplace says, “We have had a great holiday season at the mall.  So, many people have visited and purchased products from our businesses, and we cannot thank you enough for your support.  It only makes sense to end our time at the mall as well close out the year and by celebrating Kwanzaa. We anticipate a big year ahead and we want you to please continue to support us.” 

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews. The MELANnaire marketplace will be hosting post-holiday sales on 100’s of items.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Nopal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306. Please note that you need to contact the Mall PR team to notify them that you will be on the property for security purposes. 

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MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market now open each day leading up to Christmas Day

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(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market extends operations so that holiday shoppers can have additional opportunities to visit the storefront at Mall St, Matthews. 

Starting Monday, December 18th we will be open daily leading up to Christmas Day.  The holiday market will follow the schedule of the mall.  Each week, entrepreneurs restock their inventory and add products and merchandise so that holiday shoppers can have a variety of options.   

The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market showcases businesses in a storefront setting where their products are on display.  When you visit the holiday market customers will find apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, accessories, candles plus much more.

Nachand Trabue founder of MELANnaire Marketplace says “We are in countdown mode for the holidays and our MELANnaires are preparing for your visit.  We have so many wonderful Black-owned businesses all in one location.  This has been a great experience and eye opening for our entrepreneurs who want to pursue store fronts.  Our dedicated team has stepped in to help make their business become full-time.  To see the fruits of their labor come to life has been so rewarding for all of us involved.  We hope you stop by to support them.”

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open daily until Christmas Day then we will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Nopal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306. Please note that you need to contact the Mall PR team to notify them that you will be on the property for security purposes. 

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

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MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market will host a story and craft time that shoppers can enjoy

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(Louisville, KY) As shoppers continue to enjoy the MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market.  Guests will have an opportunity to participate in a story & craft time on Sunday, December 17th from 2:00 pm to 3:00pm.  Gye Nyame Books & More will read Ariel Young’s “Does Santa Look Like Me?”.  Shoppers will also get a chance during that time to make a bookmark during the craft session. 

If you are still looking for that unique gift idea, stop by the holiday market to see what our Black owned business owners have to offer.  When you visit the MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market customers will find apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, accessories, candles plus much more.

Starting Monday, December 18th we will be open daily leading up to Christmas Day.  The holiday market will follow the schedule of the mall. 

Traffic is picking up at the mall and our MELANnaires are ready. We are excited to help you find that perfect gift.  We have two dozen businesses all in one storefront.  It’s like a mall within a mall. Every few feet we introduce you to a different business.  Plus, on the weekends we try and offer some type of entertainment for our shoppers.  I know even our youngest of shoppers will love the story time and craft making project we have planned.  So, bring the whole family this weekend. I can’t wait to thank you in person for supporting us.” says Nachand Trabue founder of MELANnaire Marketplace.

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open daily until Christmas Day then we will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Nopal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306. Please note that you need to contact the Mall PR team to notify them that you will be on the property for security purposes. 

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

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MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market

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Special performances scheduled for Sunday as guest shop  

(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market welcomes the Young Stars Performance Academy and the Elderserve Choir this Sunday, (Dec. 10th) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will perform as shoppers choose their holiday purchases.

The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market showcases businesses in a storefront setting where their products are on display.  When you visit the holiday market customers will find apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, accessories, candles plus much more.

Nachand Trabue founder of MELANnaire Marketplace says “We are in full swing with lots of Santa helpers working to help you find your special gift(s), great customer service and such a large variety of gift ideas.  After church/faith-based services on Sunday we anticipate a big crowd to support the two groups performing.  It’s really starting to feel like the holidays.  Great entertainment and great Black-owned businesses.  It’s a win-win as you mark off items on your Christmas list.”

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Nopal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

Follow us on social media and take photos using the following hashtags so we can share your experience #MELANnairesLou, #BLACKbusinessesMatterLOU & #MELANnaireMarketplace. Instagram:  @melannairemarketplace

Countdown to the holidays with great gift ideas at the MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market

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Special performance by the troupe from Rush Trowel’s “The Soul of Christmas”

(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market is in full swing welcoming shoppers to their storefront in Mall St. Matthews.  Black-owned businesses update their inventory weekly so guests can visit multiple times as we prepare for Christmas and Kwanzaa.    

The MELANnaire Marketplace holiday market showcases businesses who do not have a storefront and/or a large team.  They assist the entrepreneurs in promoting and selling their products and services. When you visit the holiday market shoppers will find apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, accessories, candles plus much more.

This weekend, the cast of ‘The Soul of Christmas”, a production of Rush Trowel will be in the marketplace performing.  We invite you to come out shop and enjoy some great entertainment by one of Louisville’s premiere entertainment producers. 

We will also have youth from our future MELANnaire Mentor Program job shadowing as greeters.  Trabue says “We train and help develop job skills at a young age to instill in them the importance of work ethic and how to make money which in turn decreases violence in the community.  We are keeping them busy and showing them opportunities and introducing them to positive role models exceling right here in our community.”

Nachand Trabue founder of MELANnaire Marketplace says “We are happy to be able to organize a group of businesses who want exposure and an opportunity to sell their products in a mall setting.  Every week, we try and do something unique to give our shoppers a great MELANnaire experience and we are excited to have some of the cast members from ‘Soul of Christmas’ joining us.  They will definitely put you in the holiday spirit.” 

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Nopal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

Follow us on social media and take photos using the following hashtags so we can share your experience #MELANnairesLou, #BLACKbusinessesMatterLOU & #MELANnaireMarketplace.

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MELANnaire Marketplace holiday marketplace preparing for ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Small Business Saturday’

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(Louisville, KY) As we prepare for Thanksgiving, the MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market team is working to get ready for one of the busiest days for consumers and that’s ‘Black Friday’ and the following day dedicated for small business which we refer to as ‘Black-owned Saturday’. 

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market is in third week at Mall St. Matthews and have welcomed so many friends, family, neighbors, and supporters into the storefront where dozens of Black-owned businesses sell and promote their products and/or services. 

“Now with two of the busiest shopping days ahead of us, vendors are stocking up with the anticipation and excited that they have an opportunity to participate at this level.  In a mall, a storefront, and the assistance of the MELANnaire team.  We are inviting shoppers to stop by our retail space to see the wonderful and unique gift ideas.  You will find yourself with an arm full of merchandise.  It’s basically a mall within a mall because except few feet a new business is represented says Nachand Trabue, founder of MELANnaire Marketplace. 

The holiday market displays dozens of local minority businesses all in one space so holiday shoppers can get an opportunity to support multiple small businesses at one large retail space. Featuring products- clothing apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, candles plus
much more.

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Napal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com. 
 

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

Follow us on social media and take photos using the following hashtags so we
can share your experience #MELANnairesLou, #BLACKbusinessesMatterLOU
& #MELANnaireMarketplace.

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MELANnaire Marketplace holiday marketplace heads into its second weekend at Mall St. Matthews

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(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market is in its second week, and we are receiving rave reviews from the layout of the storefront to the quality of the merchandise from its MELANnaires. 

We invite you to stop by as the mall traffic begins to pick up as we anticipate a busy ‘Black Friday”.  The marketplace displays dozens of local minority businesses all in one space so holiday shoppers can get an opportunity to support multiple small businesses at one large retail space. This week we will have some new products- clothing apparel, handcrafted jewelry, signature cotton candy, popcorn books, toys, candles and so much.

Nachand Trabue, founder of MELANnaire Marketplace says “The first weekend was successful for our entrepreneurs.  It’s hard to have a storefront during the holidays but we are honored to be a vessel, a liaison to be able to organize all the businesses to work together and to see customers come in purchase their items is truly a blessing.  We have gift ideas for all ages, and we invite you to stop by and see the fantastic selections,”

The MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until January 2, 2024.  Our store hours are open on the same schedule as Mall St. Matthews. We call every Friday “Black Owned Friday”.

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Napal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

Follow us on social media and take photos using the following hashtags so we can share your experience #MELANnairesLou, #BLACKbusinessesMatterLOU & #MELANnaireMarketplace.

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MELANnaire Marketplace opens holiday marketplace in Mall St. Matthews

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Ribbon-cutting this Friday at 11:00 a.m.

(Louisville, KY) The MELANnaire Marketplace invites you to the ribbon cutting and grand opening of our holiday market on Friday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m. The marketplace will display dozens of local minority businesses all in one space so holiday shoppers can get an opportunity to support multiple small businesses at one large retail space.

At the ribbon cutting you will get the opportunity to meet many of the business owners, and supporters of the MELANnaire Marketplace.  Our confirmed speakers are Dr. F. Bruce Williams of Bates Memorial Church and our partners Dave Christopher, ED with AMPED and Cassandra Webb, Director of Russell: Place of Promise. 

The marketplace will remain open every weekend until January 2, 2024.  The founder of the MELANnaire Marketplace Nachand Trabue says, “Every year we continue to grow in ways I never thought was possible.  When you walk into our storefront there will be displays showcasing Black-owned businesses and their merchandise and/or product.  It’s going to be a mall within a mall.  Each providing unique gift ideas.  I can’t wait for you to stop by and see what the businesses have to offer. This has been truly a labor of love and that’s what entrepreneurship is all about and we at MELANnaire Marketplace are excited about being a part of their journey

According to Louisville Metro Government, Blacks make up 23.4% of the population, and makeup 2.4% when it comes to owning a business.  The MELANnaire Marketplace is working to better that statistic by finding entrepreneurs who have great concepts, and/or products but not the revenue to sustain storefronts and/or full-time staff. 

Each weekend there will be special activities from a trunk show to meeting special guests and giveaways to complete your shopping experience.  The MELANnaire experience will be surrounded by over 130 stores, multi-media cinema and multiple culinary dining options.  

The marketplace is located near the entrance of El Napal and Women’s Dillards on the backside of the mall.  We will be open every weekend from 11-10-2023 to 1-2-2024. 

If you would like to be a vendor and/or be a sponsor, please contact MELANnaire Marketplace at www.melannaire.com.   

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.  If you have any questions or would like to interview Nachand Trabue, please contact VIPP Communications at 502-341-7306.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

Follow us on social media and take photos using the following hashtags so we can share your experience #MELANnairesLou, #BLACKbusinessesMatterLOU & #MELANnaireMarketplace.

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BRINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH JAZZ AND SHOPPING AT THE VILLAGE

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(Louisville, KY) MOLO Village is hosting Holiday Jazz & Shopping at the Village on Friday, December 9th at The Village@West Jefferson located at 1219 West Jefferson Street in Suite 204.

We invite you to this free event which will run from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, President & CEO of MOLO Village says “As the Russell community continues to thrive
so does the need for shopping options. We invite you to come out and enjoy some great music while shopping
for your holiday needs with local vendors. We take pride in showcasing local entrepreneurs and we support
them any chance we get. We also invite you to checkout our brick n’ mortar businesses at The Village. When
you visit.”

Please post and/or announce our holiday event. If you would like to setup an interview, contact VIPP
communications by calling 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com. If you would like to
be a vendor contact MOLO Village at 502-513-6682.

WHO: MOLO Village

WHAT: Hosting Holiday Jazz & Shopping at the Village

WHEN: Friday, December 9, 2022

WHERE: The Village @ West Jefferson, 1219 West Jefferson Street, Suite 204

TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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The VIPP Report: MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Shopping Extravaganza add days to the ultimate shopping experience

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(Louisville, KY) After a successful ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Small Business Saturday’, the MELANnaire Marketplace extends their Galleria REMIX Holiday Shopping Extravaganza to give shoppers more opportunities to support small businesses.  From December 3rd through the 5th, MELANnaire Marketplace will be at Fourth Street Live indoors located at 416 W. Liberty Street, in downtown Louisville from 12pm to 6pm.

The Galleria Remix Holiday Shopping Extravaganza opened its doors on Black Friday and every weekend up until Christmas Eve for all your shopping needs. 

Here’s our schedule at Fourth Street Live (indoors):

•             December 3-5

•             December 10-12

•             December 17-24

There will be Black-owned businesses selling everything from fresh baked goods, artwork, bath & body to handcrafted jewelry plus much more.  There will also be live entertainment, pictures with Santa and food vendors.

If you would like to be a vendor, contact us at blackbusinessesmatter502@gmail.com.

If you are looking to do a profile on MELANnaire Marketplace founder Nachand Trabue and/or any of the vendors, we invite you to come out and hear the stories.

To learn more about MELANnaire Marketplace visit our website at http://www.melannaire.com.  

Please announce and/or post on your community calendars.

“Where Black Businesses Matter”

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The VIPP Report: Holiday market will showcase more than 200 vendors

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THE FLEUR DE FLEA VINTAGE ANTIQUE AND HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO FIND THAT SPECIAL GIFT WITH MORE THAN 200 VENDORS 

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This year’s holiday market benefits the Kids Cancer Alliance

(Louisville, KY) The Fleur De Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market will deck the halls of the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center, (KICC) located at 221 S. 4th Street where shoppers get to experience Kentuckiana’s largest and best holiday market in the area.  Save the date of Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to go on your shopping spree for the hard to buy family, friend and/or coworker who have everything.

The Holiday Fleur de Flea will have vendors from all over the region with more than 200 booths specializing in vintage, antique, boutique and handmade items.   There will be a holiday bar withy festive drinks that shoppers can enjoy. Plus, there will also be plenty of food for you to enjoy.

Admission for the Holiday Fleur de Flea is only $5.00.  In turn, proceeds to benefit the Kids Cancer Alliance.  They will be on site both days to talk about their non-profit organization and answer any questions our guests may have.

With the holiday market strategically located in downtown Louisville it helps shoppers avoid long lines from mall traffic and it gives our neighbors in Indiana to make a quick trip across the bridge to support small businesses.

The Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market is on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th at KICC from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you would like to set up an interview, schedule a live shot and/or to cover the event, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.

Prior to the market, we request that you put on your community calendars and/or place on your media outlet websites and social pages.

You can follow Fleur De Flea on IG: @fleurdeflea and FB: @fleaurdeflea.

www.fleurdeflea.com

 

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The VIPP Report: Chef Darnell “Supercehef” Ferguson competes on Food Network Thanksgiving Challenge

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THE LOUISVILLE ENTREPRENEUR HOPES TO WIN WHILE SETTING THE TONE FOR NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Darnell Superchef Ferguson

By Sherlene Shanklin, VIPP Communications

I love to pass along good news and when I can and I have a good one.  Client Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson continues to make strides in the food industry locally and nationally.

We are only a few weeks away from Thanksgiving Day and the Food Network is launching a special show catered to that.  It’s called the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge.  Five chefs will cook the ultimate Thanksgiving dishes. Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson will be one of those chefs.

The show will be hosted Chef Giada De Laurentiis. There will also be three judges and you will recognize their names.  They will be Alex Guarnaschelli, Christian Petroni and Carla Hall.

Superchef will have to think out of the box to win the first challenge.  According to the Food Network’s site the chefs will be given an ingredient used in the FIRST Thanksgiving.  Hmmmm I wonder what it will be?

The show is not just about turkey but the side dishes and desserts.  This will be a challenge that we HOPE he’s up too.

The winner of the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge carves their name in the turkey day history books, bragging rights for a year and $25,000.

So, the premiere of The Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge is on Sunday, November 4th at 9:00 pm (EST) and 8:00 pm (C).  How far will Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson go?  You will have to watch and see. For showtime changes and/or to follow Darnell as he competes in the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge. You can follow him on his social media platforms.

Darnell’s social platforms–IG: @superchef_23; Twitter @superchef_23 & FB: @darnell superchef ferguson

Food Network link to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/ultimate-thanksgiving-challenge.

For appearances contact VIPP Communications at info at vippcommunications dot com.  

 

The VIPP Report: Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market

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THE FLEUR DE FLEA VINTAGE AND HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET PARTNERS UP WITH THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE ON DECEMBER 9TH WITH OVER 100 LOCAL VENDORS NESTLED AMNONGST SOME OF LOUISVILLE’S GREATEST HISTORY

(Louisville, KY) Tis the Season to be Jolly and Shop local!  We are in countdown mode for Christmas and many have not purchased one gift and now you’re thinking to yourself “How will I get it all done in time?”  We have the perfect one-stop shop with over 100 vendors under one roof.  It’s the Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

The Holiday Fleur de Flea will have vendors from all over Kentucky and Southern Indiana selling everything from handmade items, vintage holiday, collectibles, repurposed, to recycled plus so much more.  There will be gift ideas for even the hardest to shop for loved one.

There will also be plenty of food for you to enjoy. Food trucks will be on site plus a holiday bar with festive drinks.  If you’ve never visited KCAAH, this is a wonderful time to learn more about their history and see their displays along with shopping.  There’s also plenty of parking in the rear of the venue for your convenience.

Admission for the Holiday Fleur de Flea is only $3.00.  In turn, the proceeds will go to KCAAH’s new January 2018 exhibit “Imagine Peace Now.”  Artists from all over the world constructed this exhibit by taking nearly 80 guns off the streets used in violence and recycled them into art.  KCAAH will release additional information about the exhibit in the coming weeks.

Avoid the malls and shop local to support area business by attending the Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market on Saturday, December 9th at KCAAH from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you would like to set up an interview and/or to cover the event please contact Sherlene Shanklin at sshanklin@vippcommunications.comVintagdeUrbanMarket

The VIPP Report: Former UofL and Current Los Angeles Rams Star Jamon Brown Gives Back for the Holidays

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(Louisville, KY) NFL star Jamon Brown and his foundation (J. Brown Foundation) are teaming up with WHAS11 TV and the Homeless Coalition For The “#502StepUp” for the Holidays Fundraiser.

The goal of the telethon is to raise funds during the Holiday Season while bringing awareness to Youth and Young Adult Homelessness. It’s a trying time, especially during the winter months, for those that do not have a permanent place to call home.

The J. Brown Foundation is asking the City of Louisville to “Step Up” and be a part of the solution, and assist those who just need a little help during the holidays.  Currently, there is a spike in youth and young adult homelessness between the ages of 16-24 in Louisville, and Jamon is rolling up his sleeves to help shed light on this issue.

In Jefferson County alone, there’s over 800 new cases per year of youth that are considered homeless for various reasons. The statistics are staggering and agencies like the Homeless Coalition are overwhelmed with requests this time of year.

“The J. Brown Foundation is committed to assisting our community partners by investing time, energy and resources, while using our platform to bring awareness to issues such as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness. Even the smallest donations go a long way, and we need the city’s support to raise funds during the Holidays to propel the Homeless Coalition to their goal of eliminating Youth Homelessness by 2020,” says Jamon Brown.

On Wednesday, November 15th we are asking you to open your heart and donate during our telethon on WHAS11TV from 4 pm to 6:30 pm.

Even a small donation will go a long way.  Plus, you will never know who will be on the other line taking your pledge.

It’s the “502StepUp for the Holidays”.  Please call in from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 15th to donate by calling 502-571-2345 or 1-866-885-1848.

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About the Coalition for the Homeless

The Coalition for the Homeless, located at 1300 S. 4th Street, Suite 250, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate homelessness in Louisville. The Coalition has a three-pronged approach to this mission: advocacy, education, and coordination of their 30+ member agencies who provide a variety of services to the homeless throughout the city. For more information, visit http://www.louhomeless.org, call (502) 636-9550, or find The Coalition for the Homeless on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LouHomeless or on Twitter @louhomeless

About JBrown Foundation

Our mission is to impact the lives of those struggling with Poverty, Violence, and Youth Homelessness, and to improve upon the Education and Healthy Living issues that are typically prevalent in at risk areas, while influencing others to do the same. To donate go to JBrownFoundation.com.  Follow us on Facebook JBrown Foundation, Twitter @NFLRAM_JBROWN and Instagram @NFLRAM_jBrown. “Setting our Foundation one block at a time.”

About WHAS11 TV

WHAS11 is the ABC affiliate serving the Louisville, Kentucky television market.  Owned by TEGNA Inc., WHAS11 has been broadcasting in Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1950.  WHAS11 is recognized for a rich history of journalistic excellence, award winning local programing, and a commitment to improve the communities it serves. For media inquiries, contact: Rob Thomas, Marketing Director WHAS11 502.582.7700