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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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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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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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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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San Diego Symphony’s Ashford Summer Pops series–Esperanza Spalding Presents: Emily’s D+Evolution.

(San Diego, CA) Perhaps it wasn’t until the 2011 Grammy-awards show that many took notice to the brilliance of Esperanza Spalding.  During that time, a relatively unknown 26-year old beat out mega pop star Justin Bieber, stirring up angry “Belieber” fans  taking home the Grammy for best new artist.  Needless to say,  Spalding had nothing to prove

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Renowned Jazz Guitarist Nick Colionne Closes Out Summer Concert Series Jazz at The Creek

(San Diego, CA) Smooth jazz guitarist and vocalist Nick Colionne who’s style of music is best described as both urban and contemporary, is set to hit the stage this Saturday, closing out the summer at San Diego’s Jazz at the Creek. The Chicago native who learned to play guitar at 9 from his step-father, has

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Susan G Komen San Diego and San Diego Black Health Associates Host Breast Cancer Walk

(San Diego, CA) Susan G Komen San Diego, the County’s largest provider of free breast cancer treatments, services and support, in partnership with San Diego Black Health Associates and Assemblymember Shirley Weber, is set to hold its inaugural Circle of Promise Day event on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event

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