By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde (Compton, CA) Jacqueline Andrade and her husband both lost their jobs in March, at a point during the pandemic when grocery store shelves were being ransacked and government aid seemed far off. She was running low on groceries for her family, and formula and diapers for her 3-month-old son. She seriously contemplated having […]
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For those who have had the pleasure knowing Sister Ann Murray, knows that it’s only during these uncertain times of a pandemic is, why a landmark birthday celebration isn’t taking place. You’d best believe that friends, family and loved ones had a celebration in mind fit for a queen. Rightfully so, she earned it. She
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Jordan Shanks, a Millennial filmmaker, photographer, and screenwriter, will unveil his new photo collection, Love Letters to America: Part II and short film, Never Again during a gallery exhibition, titled Racial Awakening. The opening will take place in Richmond, Virginia on Friday, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. ET. Love Letters to America: Part II is
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SAN DIEGO — United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) is pleased to announce Tony R. Russell as the new Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors as of July 1, 2020. Tony has served on the board of United Way of San Diego County since 2017. He is a founding member of the United Way
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Phoenix’s local grad chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. took top honors in a number of areas during its 75th annual 12th District Meeting. The annual meeting was initially supposed to be held Memorial Day weekend in Anaheim, CA but was shifted to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12th District
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That’s easy, I’m a descendant of slaves. I’m African American. And, my Texas roots run deep. Although I was born in Arizona, Texas, is where it all started for me. My maternal and paternal family members were sharecroppers that picked cotton throughout the lone star state, settling in cities like Austin, Crockett, Dallas, Houston, Taylor and
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URBAN ONE, INC. announced today the presentation of a virtual town hall to discuss the current political and racial climate plaguing the African American community titled, We Are One: More Than A Hashtag, on Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. ET. The one-hour virtual town hall will stream live on the digital platforms across the Urban One brands Radio One, Reach Media, TV
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(San Diego, CA) Join House of Blues and M.A.N.D.A.T.E. recording artists, Men 4 Christ for a momentous, World-Famous Gospel Brunch experience on Saturday, May 9th at 11 a.m. PST. Streaming live on YouTube, let your soul soar with joyous Gospel music from the comfort of your own home! Feel inspired and let Men 4 Christ’s soulful Gospel songs lift your spirits while celebrating Mother’s Day weekend with brunch, dancing, and even napkin waving
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In a special presentation, “Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deathly Impact On Black America,” Oprah Winfrey brings attention to the devastating effects the Coronavirus pandemic is having on African-Americans across the country as she speaks with leaders and families in the community. The in-depth conversation will debut tomorrow, April 14 at 11:00pmET/PT, available to watch for free on Apple TV+, and with a
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WHAT: EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN CONFERENCE WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2020, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm WHERE: Riverside City College, Landis Auditorium, 4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 “I CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” is the theme for the 19th Annual Empowering Young Women Conference, a collaborative effort of the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation, Riverside Community College District, Riverside Unified
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