Leon Williams, a political trailblazer and civil rights leader in San Diego County, has passed away at the age of 102. As San Diego’s first Black city council member and later a San Diego County Supervisor, Williams helped pave the way for future leaders in the community. In 2020, the County Board of Supervisors established […]
The Neighborhood House Association (NHA) rolled out the blue carpet in grand fashion on Saturday, November 23, 2024, transforming the iconic Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center into an elegant celebration of community, legacy, and impact. This milestone event marked NHA’s 110th Anniversary, drawing a crowd of dignitaries, philanthropists, and community leaders for an
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On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Neighborhood House Association (NHA), celebrated 110 years of serving San Diego at a kick-off celebration held at the historic Marston House museum, home of NHA co-founders Helen and Mary Marston. The event, marked the beginning of NHA’s year-long celebration honoring over a century of service to the San Diego community.
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Phoenix 100 Black Women to Host Civil Rights Icon & Historic Musical – Dec 17 By DL White Every day, I have lived through the massacre. While our country may forget this history, I cannot. ” Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre (109 years old) Ms. Viola Ford was
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Monica Montgomery Steppe is the first Black woman to ever serve on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the first Black person elected to the board in over 40 years. Monica Montgomery Steppe Tuesday officially became a San Diego County supervisor for District 4, officially taking the seat left vacant since May after
San Diego, CA: Join The Blue Heart Foundation on Saturday, December 16th from 8am to 1pm at the Jacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation for their 17th Annual Christmas Breakfast and Community Service Awards. This year’s Breakfast promises to be even more special as the Foundation celebrates its 10th Anniversary as an official 501c3 nonprofit and will be honoring
SAN DIEGO, CA – “Stand Tall, Stand Proud” is the theme of the local San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers for their 20th Anniversary celebration on June 30, 2023. The historical and rich legacy of the African American cavalry troops are kept alive by its dedicated members who present the colors at many prestigious local community events. The public is
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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Author Angeles Echols publishes inspiring letters on achieving excellence from students and the community in superb coffee table book Angeles Echols is the Founder and Executive Director of Educating Young Minds, a tutorial program that has helped thousands of at-risk children in the LA Public School system over the past 34 years. In her new
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On Monday, February 21, one day after celebrating her 100th birthday with family and 72 hours after a celebration fit for a Queen, Mrs. Elizabeth J. White, owner and proprietor of Mrs. White’s s Golden Rule Cafe, the business icon found herself on the 9th floor of 1700 W. Washington, being honored by Governor elect Katie Hobbs. The special recognition came secondary to several family members submitting letters and completing the required online request for a proclamation and or special letter of recommendation.
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