Food Justice: Gardening With A Purpose
Now that spring has sprung bringing warmer temperatures and longer days, it’s perfect timing for gardening with a purpose. A food justice purpose.
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2016
Cast of UNDERGROUND’S reaction to Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
Star’s of the show walked the red carpet on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at For Your Consideration Gospel Brunch and screening, an event presented and hosted by WGN America and SONY Pictures. The screening event, followed by a panel discussion with the cast was held for Academy members and featured an inspirational Gospel performance by the
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Harriet Tubman to Replace Andrew Jackson on $20 Bill
Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad heroine, will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, with Alexander Hamilton keeping his spot on the $10, according to reports. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is expected to announce the changes today. It comes after months of talks over the future of U.S. currency and an ongoing movement to have a woman’s image
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Trippin’ in the Big Easy
Would you believe that I practically had to force my husband, to go on a three-day trip to New Orleans with me?Well, maybe I tend to exaggerate a bit, but it sure felt like it when I forcefully raised his auction paddle while bidding on this trip at a scholarship fundraiser. I’m not
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BLACK GIRLS LEAD summer conference applications available now!
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 18, 2016 – BLACK GIRLS ROCK! founder, Beverly Bond, announced that applications for the annual BLACK GIRLS LEAD summer conference are available online today, April 18, 2016, at www.blackgirlsrock.com. The deadline for applications is Friday May 20, 2016 at 11:59PM. BLACK GIRLS LEAD (BGL) is a 4-day international
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5 #MotivationalMonday Tips
No doubt, after an eventful weekend, you’re dreading going to work on Monday. For most individuals, the first day of the work week always seems like the hardest day at work. Getting organized early on Sunday, with these tips will get you motivated, out the door and ready to start the day off right. 1.
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BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT Celebrate Education @ Urban Prep Academy (Video)
Neighborhoods throughout the country are struggling as it pertains to the education system and keeping their youth enrolled in schools. In one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago, for example, 60% of black males won’t graduate from high school and only 6% will
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WGN America’s Hit Series “Underground” Introduces Mobile App
Fans of WGN America’s hit series “Underground,”on Wednesday nights, can now enjoy a new, dedicated custom mobile app — Underground WGN — available for free download on iPhone, iPad and on Android phones. The mobile app features all things “Underground,” including exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, information and regularly updated content that subscribers can download, integrate and share
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Do You Need a Family Trust?
Would you prefer your assets not become a matter of public record after you die? Do you have minor children or children with special needs? Are you concerned one of your kids will spend his or her inheritance too quickly? According to Mark McLennon, vice president of Investment Advisory Services at Northwestern Mutual Wealth
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Chargers & UBOC Donate 15K to Casa de Amparo for Child Abuse Prevention Programs
(San Marcos / San Diego, CA) – Casa de Amparo kicked off the first full week of Child Abuse Prevention Month by hosting their 3rd Annual Come Home to Casa event and receiving a $15,000 gift from Union Bank and the San Diego Chargers as the beneficiaries of the Game Changers Program. April is National Child
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