2015

21st Annual Christmas Store Bring Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Children

(Long Beach, CA) On Saturday, December 19th, New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc., brought holiday cheer to thousands of bright eyed children in the Long Beach area. In its 21st year, the organizations annual Christmas Store and Holiday Giving Campaign provided gifts and food benefitting homeless and low-income families including more than 1,500

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San Diego to be the largest American city fully powered by clean energy

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (December 17, 2015) – On Tuesday the San Diego City Council voted 8-0 to approve a progressive Climate Action Plan, which creates legally binding mandates for reducing levels of greenhouse gases. The plan includes a variety of tactics for the city of San Diego to implement to achieve its goals. Areas of focus include renewable

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Chadwick Boseman Set to Portray Thurgood Marshall

Without hesitation, we’re certain that most would agree that actor Chadwick Boseman has portrayed some of the greatest historical black figures brilliantly.  From Jackie Robinson to James Brown, Boseman’s performances were stellar.  Now, he’s set to portray Thurgood Marshall in a new Reginald Hudlin film, titled “Marshall.” The courtroom thriller follows Marshall, the first African American

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Community Spotlight: Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, M.D. Honored For Community Advocacy

City of San Diego Proclaims December 14, 2015 as “The Dr. Suzanne E. Afflalo Day”: Friends, Family Support the Recognition and Praise San Diego, December 14th, 2015– Dr. Suzanne Afflalo of Kaiser Permanente was honored for her work in the medical profession as well as her tireless work within the San Diego community. Dr. Afflalo

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Exclusive: WGN's "Underground" Explores Courage and Danger of Runaway Slaves

WGN America announced today that “Underground,” the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere Wednesday, March 9.  The 10 episode series takes viewers on a pulse-pounding journey with revolutionaries of the Underground Railroad.  From creators and executive producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, and executive producer and Academy Award-winner John Legend, the 10-episode, hour-long program stars Jurnee

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Poetic Voices: WE CRY OUT

Colossal fires of hatred and the sound of our liberty is extinguished with our resolve of life. Don’t look upon me and see the phantom of darkness residing within your culture of righteousness. The afflictions of your ancestors that have been embedded in the tumors of your spirit have called for my death. Courage’s smile

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