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Jul 29 2016

Award-winning gospel artist Byron Cage to headline Bayside Gospel Concert

Byron Cage, known in the gospel industry as “The Prince of Praise,” will be the highlight artist for the third celebration of the American art form of Gospel music and fundraiser, the Bayside Gospel Concert aboard the U.S.S. Midway flight deck. This sensational event footnotes the end of the summer season and acknowledges the sacrifices […]

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Jul 22 2016

Carla Hayden is the Epitome of Black Excellence

Carla Diane Hayden, the former CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore has been confirmed as the next Librarian of Congress! She’s the first woman AND first African-American to fill the position and was confirmed by the Senate in a 74-18 vote. Not only is she making history and breaking down barriers, but

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Jul 11 2016

LA Hosts a Peaceful #BlackLivesMatter Protest

Over 1,000 people marched through the streets of Inglewood on Sunday, July 10th, and to many people’s surprise – there were no conflicts. The Black Lives Matter organized protest resulted in positive outcomes and even shut down the 405. What made it work was that there were no police officers in the

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Jul 6 2016

La Jolla Playhouse world-premier of The Last Tiger in Haiti

A gripping world-premiere drama, “The Last Tiger In Haiti,” opens June 28 thru July 24 at La Jolla Playhouse. Synopsis: It’s the final night of Kanaval in Haiti, and a group of abandoned children spend it trading fantastic folktales until the line between reality and fiction blurs. At daybreak, the oldest plans to leave for a

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Jun 7 2016

Obama Administration Selects San Diego as Promise Zone

(San Diego, CA) On Monday, the Corporation for National and Community Service, announced that neighborhoods throughout the areas of Southeast San Diego, which include Council Districts 4, 8 and 9–areas which have been historically designated as underserved communities has been named a “Promise Zone.” The Promise Zone Initiative, a funding prioritization on behalf of the Obama administration

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Jun 5 2016

San Diego County Fair Infuses the Magic of Adventures in Wonderland

(San Diego, CA) It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer! Warm weather, clear blue skies, flip flops and the San Diego County Fair, which by the way opened on Friday June 3rd. What sets the San Diego County Fair apart from many other county fair’s across the country, aside from its prime location right

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Apr 6 2016

ESR Bike Club Helps Clean Up Watts

During the last couple of years or so, my husband and I, and maybe one other family member have occasionally enjoyed outdoor cycling. I must admit, they more so than me. Thankfully, my attitude is getting much better because I know the mental and physical benefits of getting up, out and moving.

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Mar 18 2016

San Diegan’s gather to protest SDG&E rebellion against solar

A passionate crowd of over 150 local clean-energy advocates gathered at San Diego Gas & Electric’s Corporate Campus in Kearny Mesa today.

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Mar 16 2016

Former NFL players charity provides homes for 147 families

Former running back Warrick Dunn, was a first round pick for the NFL in 1997, and was later named Rookie of the Year. His professional career spanned more than a decade, with three stints in the Pro Bowl and countless other awards and accolades.

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Mar 11 2016

Community Spotlight: Susan G. Komen San Diego’s Inaugural Education Round table with Healthcare Experts.

(San Diego, CA) Susan G. Komen San Diego’s Inaugural Education Round table “E2 = Equality x Empowerment” event, which took place Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood House Association,

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