At one of the last funerals that I attended for a loved one, while speaking to a family member these four words came up in conversation–This has to stop! Speaking to the point that, the only time we see one another, is when someone passes away. In other words, “Give me my flowers while I […]
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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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(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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(Tucson, AZ) If you look hard enough, you’ll find it. That is, the soulful happening’s in Tucson, Arizona. In a city such as Tucson, where the African American population is approximately less than 5%, soulful events featuring Black artist’s are often few, far and in between. At least that’s what local resident’s have shared. With that in
(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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As Viola Davis became the first African American woman to win at last nights Emmy’s for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, Davis quoted Harriet Tubman, thanked her peers – including fellow nominee Taraji P. Henson – who embraced her colleague after her historical win with such emotion that it brought tears to all watching. Davis gave
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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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Check out who will be recognized at ESSENCE magazine’s 2nd annual ‘Street Style Awards’ Dinner during New York Fashion Week, September 13th? Singer Ciara, Actress Gabrielle Union, Designer Charles Elliot Harbison and Celebrity Stylist Jason Rembert. Here’s what ESSENCE has to say about why they chose these three stylish honorees. GABRIELLE UNION – Closet
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
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA—Amelia Boynton Robinson, a champion for civil rights, who nearly died while helping lead the 1965 Selma march on “Bloody Sunday,” has died. Boynton Robinson, championed voting rights for African Americans, was the first Black woman to run for Congress in Alabama. She was 104. Her son, Bruce Boynton, said she had been hospitalized
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