As San Diego County welcomes the orange tier status, Balboa Park museums will welcome visitors again. Today, April 16, the San Diego History Center opens with the virtual Nathan Harrison exhibit. Prominent historical legend Harrison, was born into slavery in Kentucky and went on to become the first African American homesteader in the San Diego area. Another […]
On April 9, 2021, Captain Kelly O. Elmore MC, USN and board certified OBGYN made history by becoming the first African-American female, interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Naval Medical Center San Diego. NMCSD is the flagship of Military Medicine, a large hospital, that provides healthcare services to more than 1/2 million beneficiaries (with a
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The experience of a child in foster care is inexplicably one of the most life-altering circumstances that anyone can endure. If you can imagine, it’s not easy being anxious about the uncertainty of where your next home will be, or questioning if you’ll get along with everyone in the new temporary place, or even wondering
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (March 22, 2021) – Last night, the NAACP kicked-off night one of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards announcing the first round of winners in the non-televised award categories, which included literary, documentary (film and television), and activist and youth activist of the year awards. The awards were announced as part of the NAACP
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The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will present its 33rd Annual Peacemaker Awards as a free, virtual program on Saturday, May 15, 2021, starting at 6:50 p.m. PST. The online event will honor individuals and organizations dedicated to peacemaking in both their own neighborhoods and around the world. The inspiring event spotlights the importance of civility, peacemaking and social justice in
The 8th Annual Day of Remembrance Program to honor and commemorate Pfc. Oscar P. Austin who on February 23, 1969 went above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Vietnam to save the lives of members of his unit while putting his own life at risk, will take place on Sunday, February 28,
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So, you’ve heard of Tiger Woods, but have you heard of Cheyenne Woods? What about Mariah Stackhouse or Sadena Parks? What do they all have in common? They’re apart of the few bad-ass black girls who are changing the face of golf. Now, let’s try another exercise, shall we? You’ve heard of Katherine Johnson, but
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SAN DIEGO, CA – Basketball and community is what drives The San Diego Guardians and Homecourt Advantage. That’s why building confidence and guiding our future leaders through mentor and mentee relationships is so important to both of these organizations. In honor of January being National Mentorship Month, The San Diego Guardians training camp signees will
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The Brothers of Phi Iota and Alpha Theta Chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, (Phx grads & ASU undergrads) recently donated (60 pairs) of gently worn work boots/shoes and athletic/casual footwear to the ASU Project Humanities Program for immediate distribution to individuals experiencing homelessness or in need of quality foot wear via partnering
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As we find ourselves in the middle of the holiday season during a global pandemic, there is much for us to think about and be thankful for. I must admit that my family and I have been blessed. We have not experienced any family infections or deaths and any serious social or economic hardships. I
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