San Diego: The Old Globe Appoints Adena Varner as Director of Arts Engagement

Photo by Rich Soublet II The Old Globe is pleased to announce that Adena Varner has been appointed as its new Director of Arts Engagement. A theatre arts leader, creator, innovator, and advocate of diversity and equity in a career that has spanned 20 years, Varner will assume her position at the Globe beginning August 1, 2023. She […]

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Prime Video Sets June 23 Premiere Date for I’m A Virgo With a Special Sneak-Peek 

Today, Prime Video announced the premiere date of the highly anticipated mythical coming-of-age comedy I’m A Virgo, starring Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us, Moonlight) with a sneak-peek of the upcoming series from critically acclaimed writer-director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You).The series is created, written, and executive produced by colorful-sock-wearing filmmaker Boots Riley, who

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SUAF-AC Jags on the Greens Golf Tournament – A Hole in One! 

By DL White  Southern University by vehicle is 21.2 hours south east of Arizona, approximately 1448.9 miles, however, enthusiasm and school spirit travels and stand the test of time, as alums of the Columbia blue and gold are loud and proud representing in the Grand Canyon state.   Recently, the  Southern University Alumni Federation – AZ

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Why is it March Madness?

Opinion By G. Napier Barnes III I promised in my last piece to give you my insight on March Madness.  Several years ago I wrote an opinion piece questioning why the NCAA Men and Women’s basketball tournament (known as March Madness) is the greatest sporting event in this country? In that article I wondered why

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Why a Business Name Holds Importance in the Black Community

The number of Black-owned businesses has grown significantly in recent years. In 2020, there were 140,918 Black-owned businesses registered in the US, 14% higher than 124,004 in 2017, according to data from Pew Research Center. While growth was leveraged by organizations like the Black Business Initiative, and Black Entrepreneurs NYC, among others, it was also

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