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Have you ever asked yourself the question: "Were you born into the wrong race?"

Veteran television casting director Jacqui Pitman owner of Pitman Casting Inc., has been selected by Screaming Flea Productions, the producers of the critically acclaimed television series “Hoarders,” to conduct a nationwide casting search for a new groundbreaking television series which asks “Were you born into the wrong race?” Pitman is in search of people who […]

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Soledad O’Brien Kicks Off The “I AM LATINO IN AMERICA," National Tour.

Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien today unveiled “I AM LATINO IN AMERICA,” a national tour of conversations that amplify the Latino voice on critical community issues. The Tour kicks off September 28 at Florida International University, with plans to roll out in five more cities including Edinburg, TX and Los Angeles, CA.  Additional tours are planned for the spring and summer of 2016, with more

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Chargers, Union Bank Announce Non-profit Partner for Game Changers Fundraiser — Casa de Amparo

In a press release dated September 10, 2015, it was announced that Union Bank and the San Diego Chargers have again teamed up for the “Game Changers” fundraising program, which launches Sunday, September 13 prior to the Chargers’ game versus the Detroit Lions. This year’s program will help raise funds for Casa de Amparo, one of the

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David Hill and Oscar®-nominated producer-director Reginald Hudlin to Produce 88th Oscars.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Emmy®-winning live television producer David Hill and Oscar®-nominated producer-director Reginald Hudlin will produce the 88th Oscars telecast, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today.  It will be their first involvement with the Academy Awards®, which will air live on the ABC Television Network on Oscar Sunday, February 28, 2016. “We’re delighted

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Gabrielle Union and Ciara Among Honoree's at 2nd Annual 2015 ESSENCE Street Style Award Honorees During NYC Fashion Week

Check out who will be recognized at ESSENCE magazine’s 2nd annual ‘Street Style Awards’ Dinner during New York Fashion Week, September 13th? Singer Ciara, Actress Gabrielle Union, Designer Charles Elliot Harbison and Celebrity Stylist Jason Rembert.    Here’s what ESSENCE has to say about why they chose these three stylish honorees.   GABRIELLE UNION – Closet

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Community Spotlight: Imperial Ave. Street Festival Celebrates Diversity in San Diego’s Oldest Neighborhood

On Saturday, August 29th, 2015, the 2nd Annual Imperial Avenue Street Festival celebrates the diversity of one of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods. The free event hosted by BAME Renaissance Community Development Corporation (BAME CDC) offered attendees of all-ages, four blocks of local artists, crafts and some of the most delicious food in the neighborhood.  The

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San Diego Students Honored at 2015 FULL STE[+a]M Celebration Dinner

SAN DIEGO – On Wednesday, Aug. 19, hundreds of students, parents and community leaders attended the second annual celebration dinner for the Full STE[+a]M Ahead summer youth program at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation’s Celebration Hall. This program, started by the Jacobs Center, partners with community-based organizations to offer a comprehensive curriculum that combines

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Q&A: Emmy-Award winning Actress Loretta Devine Shares her Excitement about NBC’s The Carmichael Show

On August 26, NBC premiere’s The Carmichael Show–a witty and engaging new sitcom based on the life and comedy of writer Jerrod Carmichael. The series which stars the creator and executive producer of the show, 27-year old Carmichael, along with the hilarious David Alan Grier (In Living Color) and, the multi-award winning film and television

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