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San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts Presents “Say Their Names” Exhibit

There is a new memorial exhibit that’s currently on display in San Diego, California, through July 24, 2021, honoring dozens of Black Americans who lost their lives interacting with police or who were victims of hate crimes.  After it had been shown in some 30 cities around the country, the San Diego African American Museum […]

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San Diego History Center Nathan Harrison Exhibit Features San Diego Trailblazer MCCSN Founder Clara Carter

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

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Black Women Named Interim COO of Naval Medical Center San Diego

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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San Diego: National Conflict Resolution Center Honors Dr. Anthony Fauci At Annual Peacemaker Awards

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

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Casa de Amparo to Raise Funds at 24th Meet the Chefs (Virtual) to Support Foster Youth

CASA DE AMPARO TO RAISE FUNDS AT THE 24th VIRTUAL MEET THE CHEFS EVENT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY March 3rd, 2020 (San Marcos, CA) – On Sunday, April 18th, 2021 Casa de Amparo will host its first ever 24th Annual VIRTUAL Meet the Chefs event. Historically, this exquisite culinary experience treats over 300 guests to

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Empowering Young Women Conference, Riverside, CA

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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Photos: Long Beach Emergency Shelter for the Homeless Marks 25th year of The Christmas Store

A Long Beach Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, marked its 25th year of making a difference for families at Christmas Store. Brenda Wilson, Executive Director and Lynda Moran, Deputy Director well known throughout the city of Long Beach as “The Twins” and Co-Founders of New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc. (New Image) provides bicycles, toys,

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