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Dec 9 2014

San Diego Photography Exhibit Tells Story of Immigrants, Health Barriers

Sometimes images are as powerful as words when telling stories about people and their communities. That’s the idea supporting the San Diego photography exhibit “Overcoming Barriers to Health,” a collaboration between UC San Diego Center for Community Health, the AjA Project, City Heights Hope Youth Advocacy Project and SDSU Geography Co-Chair, Urban Studies Program. The […]

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Dec 8 2014

Beyoncé, JAY Z & More attend star studded ANNIE Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City

ANNIE, a Broadway classic that has delighted audiences for generations comes to the big screen with a new, contemporary vision in Columbia Pictures’ comedy Annie. Director/Producer/Screenwriter Will Gluck teams with producers James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith, Caleeb Pinkett, and Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, Laurence “Jay” Brown, and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith with

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Dec 8 2014

Photos: Special Screening of SELMA Honoring Legends

A special screening was held Saturday, December 6 celebrating the highly anticipated film Selma, and honoring the Legends who paved the way. The screening was held at the Bacara Resort on December 6, in Goleta, CA Special guests included Oprah Winfey Director Ava DuVernay and Selma cast including David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Common, Giovanni Ribisi,

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Dec 7 2014

Photo: Jamaican swimmer makes history in Qatar

Jamaican swimmer 25-year old Alia Atkinson, makes swimming history at the world short course swimming championship in Qatar, by becoming 1st black woman to win a world title in 100m breast stroke. To read more on the story see source CNN.

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Dec 4 2014

How to Use Charitable Deductions

What is the charitable deduction? The charitable deduction allows you to deduct the value of property you give to charity from your estate and may reduce any federal gift and estate tax that may be owed. Charitable gifting allows you to satisfy your personal philanthropic desires and fulfill your estate planning objectives. You may wish

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Dec 4 2014

#Crimingwhilewhite

Hashtags, #BlackLivesMatter, #HandsUpDontShoot and #Icantbreath have played a large role in addressing the issue of police brutality issues social media. The latest hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite, quickly zeroes in on White privilege, straight from the mouths of those who know it best. #CrimingWhileWhite is trending worldwide as protests continue over a New York grand jury’s decision not

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Dec 2 2014

Hollywood Divas Season Finale Episode Airs Dec 3

Here we go! Due to the wildly successful Realty TV shows, it’s apparent that “real” actresses have decided to get in the game and play. And, quite well! TV One’s Hollywood Divas, the series that reveals the highs and lows faced by five black actresses in Hollywood, will air its season finale tomorrow, December 3rd at10PM/ET.

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Dec 1 2014

Sports Illustrated Kids named Mo’ne Davis SportsKid of the Year 2014

Now here’s what’s called good news. Earlier today, Sports Illustrated Kids named baseball phenom Mo’Ne Davis as its “SportsKid of the Year 2014.” The esteemed honor and cover story rounds out what’s been one heck of a ride for the 13-year-old pitcher from Philadelphia. The 13-year-old pitcher has remained in the public eye since she

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Dec 1 2014

World AIDS DAY: When We Know Better We Do Better

Did you know? It is estimated that there are between 800,000 and 900,000 people living with HIV in the U.S. One in four of those do not even know that they have HIV. A study of young people in six U.S. cities found that 91 percent of the HIV-positive African Americans in this study did not know

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Nov 21 2014

Classic Thanksgiving Standout Sides: Dressing and Sweet Potatoes

Having a good stuffing mix for me, always has to stand out at the thanksgiving table. Its a very classic recipe that can save a dry turkey, and bring the whole meal together. This recipe calls for corn bread crumbles made of your favorite recipe or found at your local supermarket. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 3 cups

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