Ernie Banks, who became the first black player for the Chicago Cubs during his remarkable lifetime, died Friday, his wife, Liz, confirmed for the Chicago Tribune. He was 83. He entered the Negro League Baseball in 1950, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. He served in the US military for two years and returned to the Monarchs […]
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HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 23, 2015) – Paramount Pictures today announced that Google will sponsor a screening of the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe-winning film “SELMA” for students, teachers and administrators at Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) at BAM Rose Cinemas on Friday, January 23rd. The sponsorship marks the first time since
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Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach or romaine lettuce 1 ripe pear, cut in half 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 2 ounces Gorgonzola Champagne vinaigrette, recipe follows Fresh cracked pepper 1 tablespoon honey Champagne Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked
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LOS ANGELES, CA (January 21, 2015) – Cinema trailblazer Spike Lee, will be presented with the NAACP President’s Award at the 46thNAACP Image Awards. The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks, is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Past honorees include Van Jones, President Bill
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January 21, 2015, Mr. P-Funk himself, George Clinton, made his presence well known at The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) media preview day. With hit’s such as; Parliament’s “Chocolate City,” “Atomic Dog” and our all time favorite, “Flashlight,” let’s just say the master of funk knows a thing or two about the music business.
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Via press release: SILVER SPRING, MD – JANUARY 16, 2015 – Always relevant, insightful and provocative, Award-winning journalist and host of News One Now Roland Martin is announcing a new partnership between his media company Nu Vision Media and Empowerment Radio Network to launch a new syndicated daily radio show. Covering pop-culture, entertainment, breaking news and political
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Oprah Winfrey and other members of the cast and crew of the movie Selma marched through the city of Selma, Alabama on Sunday in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Several hundred other citizens joined the cast on their symbolic march from Selma City Hall to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, where civil rights protesters were
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January 18, 2015, couldn’t have been a more perfect day for the city of San Diego to host its 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Thousands came out on a sunny Sunday afternoon to enjoy one of the largest celebrations of its kind in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade hosted sparkling
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A recent article on Forbes.com reveals which of America’s 52 largest metropolitan areas present African-Americans with the best opportunities. In the survey, overwhelmingly the South accounts for 13 of the top 15 metro areas. The article points out three critical factors — homeownership, entrepreneurship, as measured by the self-employment rate, and median household income — that
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Via Press Release – LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan. 14, 2015) – The Honorable, Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr. is set to receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 46th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 6 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed) on TV One, the civil rights organization announced
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