In a Facebook post, Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery wrote: “Thank to Assemblymember Akilah Weber, MD and her advocacy for our communities, San Diego received funding to restore The Black Family statue at the beloved Mountain View Park! This funding is more than just a check—it is about restoring the positive reflections and reclaiming […]
The African American community is one of the top demographic groups affected by tobacco-related health disparities in the US. The CDC states that African Americans are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than people from other races because the tobacco industry aggressively targets the community. As a result, it is estimated that about 1.5 million people from
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On Saturday June 17, the Cooper Family Foundation based in San Diego, held the cities most popular and the longest running free Juneteenth festival. Held for the second year at Memorial Park, the community came out by the hundreds to a beloved annual tradition inclusive of food, fellowship, vendors, dance performances and chart topping entertainment. The
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Members of Divine 9 – Support Homeless Outreach:Project Humanities –Service Saturday Marketplace in Full Effect By DL White From the west coast to the east coast, mid-America to the South and North, homelessness in America continues to grow in this slightly post-pandemic era. In communities across the nation, city governments are looking to move make-shift
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By DL White The Tucson Juneteenth Celebration and Festival for 2023, will take place on Saturday, June 17, 1pm – 9pm, at the Kino Sport Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson. However, before that highly anticipated day, several “moments” will add to the allure and excitement. Tucson Committee Chair Larry Starks and the Festival committee
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cfjuneteenth.com History of Juneteenth The holiday is recognition of June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers notified enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. Two and a half years earlier, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes across the country to mark what was known
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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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(San Diego, CA – Tuesday, March 14, 2023) – Broadway San Diego – a Nederlander presentation, is proud to announce the brand new 46th Season coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre this fall, featuring audience favorites, timeless classics, new revivals and hits straight from Broadway, with Season Tickets Packages now available at BroadwaySD.com. Get
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By DL White The Chandler Men of Action (CMOA), hosted a Candlelight Service on Sunday, January 15, the actual day of Dr. King’s birth 94 years ago in Atlanta, Ga. The eclectic service epitomized Dr. King’s dream of a society coming together in appreciation of one another. Pastor Victor Hardy, Congregational Church of the Valley,
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On Wednesday, Jan. 18, dozens of community members and leaders gathered together to celebrate the reveal of Meals on Wheels San Diego County’s newly remodeled office at its South County Service Center inside Norman Park Senior Center in Chula Vista. The nonprofit has been serving the South County community for over 60 years. The nonprofit held a
