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WGN’s Underground Deliver PSAs on Domestic Violence & Suicide Prevention

  Pictured:  Amirah Vann’s character (Ernestine) struggles are brought to light in season 2 WGN America has teamed with the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for public service announcements following episodes of its critically acclaimed series“Underground,” airing on Wednesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Delivered by series co-creator Misha Green and actress Amirah Vann, the PSAs will address domestic violence and suicide prevention to provide a resource for viewers who may be dealing personally with these issues. Vann’s character (Ernestine) faces these struggles, which were brought to light in the season two premiere of “Underground.” “Domestic violence and suicide are two issues that still plague our communities today. Both thrive on isolation, and we wanted to let those at risk know that we see them and encourage them to seek the help they deserve,” said“Underground” co-creator and executive producer Misha Green. “We appreciate WGN America using a powerful platform like ‘Underground’ to help spark conversations about domestic violence,” said Cameka Crawford, Chief Communications Officer at the National Domestic Violence Hotline. “The only way we will end this epidemic is by continuing to speak openly about domestic violence, which brings this issue into the light and shows people affected by relationship abuse that help is available.” “We believe that healing, hope and help are happening every day,” said Frances Gonzalez, Director of Communications for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “By having these conversations and sharing resources for those in crisisand their loved ones, we can prevent suicides and save lives.” The National Domestic Violence Hotline’s highly trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk with anyone affected by domestic violence. The Hotline provides lifesaving tools, safety planning, immediate support and hope to empowervictims to break free of abuse. Resources and help can be found at thehotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Click here for PSA on domestic violence prevention. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) connects the caller to a certified crisis center near where the call is placed. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 to everyone in the United States. Click here for PSA on suicide prevention. From creators and executive producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, and executive producer and Academy Award®-winner John Legend, season two of the 10-episode, hour-long series “Underground” follows an unremitting struggle for freedom within a divided America on the brink of civil war, each side vying to enact their own justice.  

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2017 Let’s Do This!

2016 has been some kinda year. Wouldn’t you agree? It’s been that kind of year that has many of us wondering, ugh, what just happened? And, why did this have to happen? There were just too many lives lost unexpectedly. So much political unrest. Seriously, 2016 felt like a cycle of never ending unexplained waves

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Oceanside Woman Among 14 Heart Heroes to Ride on Premier Float in 2017 Rose Parade

      Union Bank and the American Heart Association (AHA) Western States Affiliate announced on December 8, the 14 Heart Heroes who will ride on their float Keep the Beat Alive in the 2017 Rose Parade®  presented by Honda. The premier float features youths who saved lives by administering CPR, as well as the people they saved, and honors the passage of

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Reed for Hope Foundation Joins AIDS Healthcare Foundation for Love Healthy Event

(Los Angeles, CA) The Reed for Hope Foundation (RFHF) surprised thousands of guests with a live-guest performance by Doug E. Fresh at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) “Keep the Promise” concert last night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to kick off RFHF’s inaugural Love Healthy Lounge Experience and Love Healthy Virtual Poetry Slam and that took place at an off-site

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San Diego: GRAMMY®-nominated Singer Kelly Price and Shanice Wilson Join Motivated Mom Tour

  (Pictured: (L-R- Shanice Wilson, Dorinda Walker, Latoyia Dennis, Kelly Price and Stephanie Bavaro.) It goes without saying, “The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world.” Seven-time GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter and founder of Look2Live Foundation Kelly Price, couldn’t have said it any clearer this past Saturday, during an interview with TCV at The Motivated Mom

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How Cute Is Simone Biles?!

Simone Biles tweeted the cutest picture today of her and David Lee, a member of the U.S. men’s volleyball team. The caption read, “Size difference in Olympians doesn’t matter, depending on what sport you do 😉 6’8″ & 4’8″.   We’re glad she’s having a great time, and we are rooting for Team USA in

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