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The Academy To Launch New Entertainment Internship Offering Opportunities to Underrepresented Communities

  LOS ANGELES, CA – In June, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will launch Academy Gold, a new entertainment industry-wide summer internship and mentoring program that will expand opportunities for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities.  This initiative will afford top film entertainment, technology, production services and digital media companies an […]

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Delecia Turner Sonnenberg Makes Globe Directorial Debut in Skeleton Crew

SAN DIEGO —San Diego director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg makes her Globe debut to helm the award-winning drama, Skeleton Crew, which is presented in association with San Diego’s MOXIE Theatre, where Turner Sonnenberg is Founding Artistic Director. Times are tough in 2008 Detroit, but there’s still one working auto plant. The long hours and demanding shifts have turned the line workers

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LaJolla Playhouse Partners with PING CHONG to Present South of the Eight

  La Jolla, CA — La Jolla Playhouse announces a collaboration with the acclaimed theatre group Ping Chong + Company to develop and present South of The 8, a brand-new, community-engaged piece, created with and performed by a group individuals living in neighborhoods south of the I-8. Scripted by Sara Zatz and Daniela Rivera and

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Crossroads: SDSU Alumni Salute San Diego’s Black Pioneers

  On Friday, April 7, 2017 the San Diego community will come together to celebrate African-American activism in San Diego. The event, called Crossroads: A Salute to San Diego’s Black Pioneers, will honor local community and campus African-American activists from the ’60s and ’70s.  The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the San Diego State University Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.  

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WorldBeat Center of San Diego Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Kwanzaa

Habari Gani (What is the news)? The news is that, 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa! And, for thirty-six out of 50 years, America’s finest city San Diego, has become known as presenting one of the finest Kwanzaa celebrations across the nation. Kwanzaa, the week long celebration begins on December 26, and ends on January 1.

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New Image Emergency Homeless Shelter Hosts 22nd Annual Christmas Store

(Long Beach, CA) Identical twin sisters Brenda Wilson and Lynda Moran co-founder’s of New Image Emergency Shelter for the homeless, are spreading holiday cheer at the 22nd annual Christmas Store in Long Beach! The holiday giving campaign was held on Sunday, December 18th at The Westin Hotel located at 333. W. Ocean Blvd, will provide food and gifts for over

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Oceanside Woman Among 14 Heart Heroes to Ride on Premier Float in 2017 Rose Parade

      Union Bank and the American Heart Association (AHA) Western States Affiliate announced on December 8, the 14 Heart Heroes who will ride on their float Keep the Beat Alive in the 2017 Rose Parade®  presented by Honda. The premier float features youths who saved lives by administering CPR, as well as the people they saved, and honors the passage of

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Black-owned ridesharing app offers an all inclusive edge to Uber and Lyft

  Smartphone apps used for ridesharing companies Lyft and Uber have become a big part of the travelers busy lifestyle. Whether it’s business or leisure, flexible transportation services is a booming tech business. Featured recently in Essence, black-owned app Moovn, first launched in 2015, by entrepreneur Godwin Gabriel, is currently available in seven U.S. cities and 3

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