TRUST BLACK WOMEN! That, and among other bold and unapologetic phrases could be heard loud and clear at center of the inaugural march for Black women held earlier today in San Diego, California. Black women and allies united in solidarity while marching down the streets of Euclid and Logan carrying signs and chanting, TRUST […]
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(Hollywood, CA)–Hundreds of anxious invited guest flooded the sidewalk in front of the District By Hannah An, located at 8722 W. 3rd Street, waiting to get in the event with the biggest buzz in Los Angeles, The Griot Gala Oscar Night After Party. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, the inaugural event honored Casting Director Leah Daniels-Butler and
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What we like best about having so many national days is the resurgence of “Unsung” heroes. Well, today is Nationa Cereal Day and it’s our pleasure to re-introduce you to DeLores “Dee” Todd, first Black woman to appear on the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Box. Oh, and it’s Woman’s History Month. Read on learn more about amazing
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SAN DIEGO (March 2, 2018)—The Old Globe will celebrate in style at the 2018 Globe Gala on Saturday, September 22, in support of the theatre’s arts engagement and artistic programs. The glamorous annual event will feature an exclusive, one-night-only performance by the incomparable Andra Day. Karen Cohn, Nina Doede, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs.
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(SAN DIEGO, Cali. – STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to The Historical Balboa Theatre from March 2-4, 2018. Returning to the Balboa Theatre stage for the first time in seven years, STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique-an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe innovatively, uses everything but conventional
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(Compton, CA. March 2, 2018) –Compton native and renowned film director Ava DuVernay invited students from her hometown to #WrinkleInCompton, an advance screening of her upcoming Disney film A Wrinkle in Time coming to theaters March 9, 2018. Since the city of Compton does not have movie theater of its own, Ava wanted to give the students from
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San Diego (February 24, 2018)- Over 100 Women of Color joined Susan G. Komen San Diego’s Circle of Promise Fashion Show and Breast Health Luncheon. Honoring women affected by breast cancer, the event titled “Many Shades of Pink,” is the brainchild of survivor and community resource advocate Wendy Shurelds, who just happened to be
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San Diego has earned a reputation as a hotbed of STEM activity, however, with a shortage of students entering STEM fields in the workforce, there is a growing need to engage students early on. Inspired by the vision of local entrepreneur, Larry Bock, in collaboration with UC San Diego faculty, the San Diego Festival
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Anna Deavere Smith. Photo credit: Gwen Pierce, The Chocolate Voice By: Richard A. Eastes I recorded and watched about half of the HBO special, “Notes from the Field,” the one woman presentation by Anna Deavere Smith that was first shown Saturday, February 24. Emotionally, I found I had to “take a break” before I
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Last night in Los Angeles, stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Zach Galifianakis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Storm Reid, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, Rowan Blanchard were joined by director Ava DuVernay for a walk down the blue carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time.” They were joined
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