Now that summers coming to an end, as bad as some of us wanted to get out of town, escape the hustle, bustle, & day-to-day responsibilities of our normal lives for a week of fun and relaxation to somewhere far, far away, we might be pleasantly surprised at what’s right in our own back yards. Or, at least […]
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My how time flies! Now in its third year, Jazz at the Creek in San Diego, featuring a plethora of musicians has come to a smooth end. For the summer that is. Artists closing out this year’s lineup were the soulful sounds of Detroit native saxophonist JWhite. Currently a resident of Phoenix, White placed 2nd, in
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Thirteen-year-old sensation Mo’ne Davis, who plays for Philadelphia’s Taney Dragons, has become the first Little Leaguer to grace the national cover of Sports Illustrated. The 5-foot-4 inch, 111-pound eighth grader is not only taking the Little League World Series by storm, but also she has captured the nation’s attention. For all her baseball accolades, Davis
(San Marcos, CA) On Thursday, August 14, Casa de Amparo hosted a special evening with New York Times, best selling author Cupcake Brown, author of A Piece of Cake: A Memoir (Random House, Inc. 2006). Casa de Amparo, an organization whose purpose is committed to prevention and treatment of child abuse in San Diego County,
(Atlanta, GA) – In a press released today, the 2014 HBCU Green Report provides clear evidence that there is significant activity underway on historically black colleges and university (HBCU) campuses to promote sustainable living and adopt energy efficient practices despite their absence in major national green surveys. A collaborative project of the Building Green
Washington, D.C. attorney Michele Roberts was named as the new executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. Roberts is the first woman to head up a major North American Sports Union under this appointment. Previous executive director Billy Hunter was ousted by the players for a series of alleged misappropriations shortly after the players and league agreed on a
(San Diego, CA) Southeastern San Diego’s 4th City Council district, also known as the Diamond District, is moving full steam ahead in their commitment to expose youth to STEM. Recognizing the value in STEM education combined with innovative art design and, the enormous opportunities that come along with having those critical skills, and the lack
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – In a press release Tuesday, August 5 it was announced that Cheryl Boone Isaacs was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. In addition, Jeffrey Kurland was elected first vice president, Leonard Engelman and John Bailey were elected to vice president
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TV One’s award-winning docu-series Unsung, the network’s longest-running original series, chronicles R&B quintet Hi-Five tomorrow, August 6 at 8PM/ET. Coming straight outta Waco, Texas, Hi-Five proved to be more than another boy band. Teaming with accomplished writers and producers, from Teddy Riley to an up and comer R. Kelly, Hi-Five performed some of the most beloved
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(San Diego, CA) We’ve done it before, but never like this… Brent Jones is returning to the city for another Super Choir Reunion for local singers and musicians with a heart for ministry and music. He’s been keeping busying planning the release of his new album, Joy Comin’ and an upcoming tour –but not before
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