When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, I reacted like most people who receive a cancer diagnosis. The first thing that came to mind was a death sentence. However, I found out later that it was truly an awakening for me, even after being diagnosed with colon cancer a few years […]
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With open enrollment just around the corner for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, reports suggest African Americans still want to know more. New America Media recently hosted a media briefing in San Diego entitled, “Countdown to Obamacare” the Face of Healthcare Reform in California. During the briefing, panelist Dr. Rodrigo Munoz, professor of
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On Wednesday, September 25 at 8/7c, TV One’s hit series Life After highlights stand-up comedian turned sitcom icon, Jimmie Walker. Often referred to as J.J. Evans, who famously used the catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!,” on the legendary TV series Good Times – Life After delves into how the Bronx born actor went from being a Yankee Stadium
Now in its sixth year, the San Diego Praise Fest has become San Diego’s highly anticipated end-of-summer event. This faith-based event boasts something for everyone, including: music and praise dance performances, carnival rides and good food. (All of which are free!) Sweet and savory foods from a variety of cultural food vendors and restaurants such as:
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(San Diego) On Friday, September 20, Urban League of San Diego County held its annual Equal Opportunity Day & Diversity Summit at the Liberty Station Conference Center, located in San Diego’s Point Loma area. Celebrating 60 years of service to the San Diego community, 2013 marks a milestone for the historic organization, whose mission is
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Herbert Siguenza’s one-man show, A Weekend With Pablo Picasso, was not what I expected, in a good way! Truth be told, I was expecting a theatrical biography of Picasso, which would have been perfectly fine, but after seeing the production, I found the show to be very entertaining. Presented by the San Diego Repertory Theatre,
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(Los Angeles, California – September 18, 2013) In an ideal world, young girls of color would be showered with infinite messages of self-love and self-acceptance reflective of their inherent and immeasurable worth. They would be inundated with a plethora of affirming role models urging them to reach for the stars just within their grasp.
After a highly successful career in the entertainment industry, Queen Latifah, also known as Dana Owens, says being a talk show host is no longer on her bucket list. Since the beginning of her career, which started in her teens, the multi-talented star has won a Grammy, a Golden Globe, a BET
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SAN DIEGO — We hear that congratulations are in order! As the words to the Beyoncé song go, “He liked it and he put a ring on it!” Reportedly, The Miami Heat star LeBron (King) James married his Queen, Savannah Brinson. Sources say that the happy couple reportedly married at the posh Grand Del Mar Hotel
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(New York, NY) On Sat Sep 14th @ 10PM on TV One, HelloBeautiful.com, the world’s #1 digital platform for African American women and women of color will premiere INTERLUDES LIVE! with John Legend. Following the digital releases of the INTERLUDES LIVE! series with Alicia Keys and Chrisette Michelle, Interludes Live! with John Legend marks the