Happy Jackie Robinson Day! On April 15th, we honor the legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Robinson, is celebrated for breaking down the color barrier in sports, and for his momentous achievements during the Civil Rights movement. Today, 14 ball parks across the nation will participate in a […]
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SAN DIEGO (April 9, 2014)— In a press release, The Old Globe today announced that two-time Golden Globe Award nominee Blair Underwood—who most recently made his acclaimed Broadway debut in the iconic role of Stanley in Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire and garnered rave reviews opposite Cicely Tyson in Lifetime’s The Trip to Bountiful—will make his Globe debut
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Note: Summer will be here soon, and now is around the time people start shaping up for beach weather. One important thing forgotten is the importance of your diet. Raw fruits and vegetables are one of the best foods to eat. If your not used to eating raw veggies, salads can help you start a healthier
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I’ve been known to visit a few wineries from time to time, but Europa Village takes the cake…or shall I say the grape. Whether you’re a theatre lover, or someone who simply loves being surrounded by warmth coupled with an inviting ambiance, Europa Village, an old world European style winery, is where you want to
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“I’m not trying to make light of slavery. What I’m trying to get people to understand is what is happening with a government.” Carson explains to Roland Martin on TV-One’s “NewsOne Now,” in an exclusive interview on Friday. During the hour lively conversation, Carson identified himself not as Republican or Democrat but a registered Independent
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The Chocolate Voice chats with PR Agent turned Gospel Recording Artist Reid J. Rich who is reinventing herself, going for her passion to sing contemporary Christian and inspirational music, with a touch of Pop and Techno. Long Beach, California native Reid J. Rich first got her start in the music industry when she signed with the
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(Culver City, CA) During the month of December, Diamond in the RAW Founder La Faye Baker, and Co-Founder Jadie David, two extraordinary African American Stuntwomen, were recognized by the African American Film Market and S.E. Manly Short Film showcase for their accomplishments as pioneers and Sheroes of the “Black Stuntmen’s Association.” Jadie David, the pioneer
Washington, DC – A report released today by Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network (BWR), Black Women in the U.S., 2014, found that significant progress has been made since key historical markers however, there are many areas that remain in need of dire national attention and urgent action. The report was released during a legislative
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Californians who receive food stamps are now able to get easy access to health care. Under a program that started last month, uninsured adults and children who are enrolled in the state’s food stamp program CalFresh are now able to access Medi-Cal, the health care program for low-income families — without having to fill out
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In October of 2012, we made it happen. We found a way to attend Oprah’s OYOU tour in Los Angeles. The event focused on “inspiration, celebration and motivation.” Still inspired, we’re ecstatic that the media mogul plans to kick off an eight-city “Life You Want” tour this September. Los Angeles — Harpo Studios,
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