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Jun 26 2015

David Oyelowo, Kevin Hart, Common, John Legend, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Malcomm D. Lee Among distinguished list of Black Talent invited to join Academy.

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 322 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2015. “It’s gratifying to acknowledge […]

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Jun 24 2015

U.S. News & World Report Hold STEM Conference in San Diego

U.S. News & World Report is holding fifth annual STEM Solutions conference in San Diego from June 29 to July 1 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The event will bring together more than 1,500 educators, government and workforce officials and business leaders from around the country and will feature panels and workshops breakout sessions that

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Jun 24 2015

Empire's Jussie Smollet Stars Opposite sister Jurnee Smollet-Bell in WGN America's Underground

In a press release WGN America announced today, that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network’s pulse-pounding thriller “Underground,” in which bravery, ingenuity and power take center stage as slaves band together in the fight of their lives – for their families, their future…and their freedom. Smollett will play Josey, a

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Jun 22 2015

Roland Martin Speaks with All White Panel on Charleston Church Massacre Tomorrow, News One Now

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – JUNE 22, 2015 – Today on News One Now, host and managing editor Roland Martin spoke to the urgent need for Americans to recognize the confederate flag as a symbol of racism and hatred. “This flag simply is the most racist symbol that has ever been produced by the United States of America”, said Martin. Panelists such as Christian Writer

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Jun 22 2015

Community Spotlight Event: Juneteenth in San Diego

(San Diego, CA) In San Diego, thousands came out on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth. Organized by the Cooper Family Foundation, Juneteenth-in-San Diego has been held every year in June, for the past forty years. Their motto, “Keep Juneteenth Alive in San Diego” is free an open to the public.

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Jun 19 2015

#DearDad: Nice to Meet You!

A letter to my Dad Hey there Dad, I just want to say, that it’s been intriguingly interesting, getting to know you as an adult. Growing up, I always knew you were a pretty cool, Dad. I just didn’t realize how cool, until later in life. With that said, if I knew then what I know now, I completely agree

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Jun 19 2015

San Diegan's Come together in Solidarity of Charleston Tragedy

San Diego, CA — On Thursday night, National Action Network, clergy, politicians and members of the community assembled at the oldest Black church in San Diego, Bethel AME, for prayer and worship in solidarity concerning the tragic, racially motivated shooting at Emanuel A.M.E., a historic black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Shane Harris,

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Jun 18 2015

World's Oldest Living Person: 116-Year old Jeralean Talley Dies

The world’s oldest living person, Jeralean Talley has died. More recently in the spotlight on May 23rd for celebrating her 116th birthday, the Detroit Free Press reports that Talley died at her Inkster home on Wednesday night. “Her prayer was always not to suffer,” her longtime friend Michael Kinloch said. “God certainly answered her prayer,” he said. Talley,

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Jun 17 2015

Sanaa Lathan Signs on to Star & Produce Omar Tyree Trilogy 'Flyy Girl'

SANTA MONICA, CA (June 17, 2015) – Codeblack Films, a Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) company, has partnered with Sanaa Lathan to executive produce and star in the feature film adaptation of the Flyy Girl book trilogy written by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. The award-winning actress will star as the film’s protagonist,

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Jun 16 2015

Philanthropist Sally Thornton of Thornton Winery Dies at 81

San Diego philanthropist Sally Bullard Thornton, 81, died June 12 at UCSD Medical Center. Thornton reportedly became ill a month ago and had been in a coma since then. A San Diego native, Thornton was the wife of John Thornton and the mother of two sons, one of whom preceded her in death. Her other

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