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Feb 3 2016

Hip-Hop Meets Classical: Black Violin Set to Perform at Jacobs Center in San Diego

MUSICAL PHENOMENON BLACK VIOLIN SET TO PERFORM IN SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO The duo shatters stereotypes at their only performance in San Diego this year! SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2016 — Hip-hop beats meet classical notes to create the musical phenomenon that is Black Violin. The duo of classically trained string instrumentalists, Kev […]

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Dec 20 2015

21st Annual Christmas Store Bring Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Children

(Long Beach, CA) On Saturday, December 19th, New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc., brought holiday cheer to thousands of bright eyed children in the Long Beach area. In its 21st year, the organizations annual Christmas Store and Holiday Giving Campaign provided gifts and food benefitting homeless and low-income families including more than 1,500

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Nov 13 2015

OWN hosts private event serving up "Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s" and "Raising Whitley"

(Los Angeles, CA) On Thursday, November 12, Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a tasty press party. The private event included lifestyle and food journalists, bloggers, national and regional newspapers and magazines, all of whom were invited to a sneak preview of the all-new season of OWN’s Saturday lineup of two of the networks most popular show’s–”Raising Whitley”

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Sep 29 2015

Community Spotlight: Museum Mash-up

San Diego – Kids Free in October, presented by ScholarShare brings 31 days of free admission for kids (with an adult purchase) to over 40 museums. To kick-off this extraordinary program, San Diego Museum Council and ScholarShare have teamed up with the Jacob’s Center to create a free family day. Titled “Museum Mash-up”, this afternoon

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Sep 28 2015

NCNW San Diego Recognizes Ten Phenomenal Women Entrepreneurs

(San Diego, CA) Saturday, September 26, the National Council of Negro Women San Diego, Inc., hosted its 49th annual community luncheon, Passing the Legacy Forward: Celebrating “Phenomenal Women in Entrepreneurship.” Ten visionaries from the San Diego community were recognized for their outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship. The 2015 honoree’s were: Dr.Vangie Akridge (Psychologist), Mariea Antoinette (Harpist), Dana

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Sep 21 2015

Travel: Discover NorCal's Everette Ridge/Esterlina Vineyards

(Healdsburg, CA) On a recent trip to Northern California headed for Napa Valley wine country, we were determined to visit at least one Black-owned winery. Despite the fact that, many of the vineyards run by people of color have made a significant impact on the wine industry and have received national recognition, there are only a handful of Black-owned

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Sep 15 2015

Soledad O’Brien Kicks Off The “I AM LATINO IN AMERICA," National Tour.

Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien today unveiled “I AM LATINO IN AMERICA,” a national tour of conversations that amplify the Latino voice on critical community issues. The Tour kicks off September 28 at Florida International University, with plans to roll out in five more cities including Edinburg, TX and Los Angeles, CA. Additional tours are planned for the spring and summer of 2016, with more

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Sep 10 2015

Chargers, Union Bank Announce Non-profit Partner for Game Changers Fundraiser — Casa de Amparo

In a press release dated September 10, 2015, it was announced that Union Bank and the San Diego Chargers have again teamed up for the “Game Changers” fundraising program, which launches Sunday, September 13 prior to the Chargers’ game versus the Detroit Lions. This year’s program will help raise funds for Casa de Amparo, one of the

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Aug 31 2015

Community Spotlight: Imperial Ave. Street Festival Celebrates Diversity in San Diego’s Oldest Neighborhood

On Saturday, August 29th, 2015, the 2nd Annual Imperial Avenue Street Festival celebrates the diversity of one of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods. The free event hosted by BAME Renaissance Community Development Corporation (BAME CDC) offered attendees of all-ages, four blocks of local artists, crafts and some of the most delicious food in the neighborhood. The

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Aug 18 2015

Jazz at the Creek: Closing out summer on a high note

(San Diego, CA) Over the last few summer’s, Jazz at the Creek has developed into the city of San Diego’s hottest concert series to watch out for. In its 4th year, Jazz at the Creek has increased tremendously in popularity, becoming a Southeast San Diego landmark, drawing thousand’s to the unique smooth jazz venue. This year, The Chocolate

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