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UC Offers New Assistance Program for Middle Class Families

Story by:  UC Newsroom, News Report, Nicole Freeling Thousands of UC students soon could receive a check to offset some of their college-related expenses through a new state program aimed at assisting middle-class families.UC officials estimate that roughly 24,000 UC students qualify for funding through California’s Middle Class Scholarship, which was approved by the legislature earlier this […]

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TV One’s Unsung will air its final episode featuring The Chi-lites

  Tomorrow TV One’s hour-long music documentary program Unsung will air its final episode for the season featuring the legendary soul vocal quartet The Chi-lites at 8pm. On this special episode of “Unsung,” Thompson, The Chi-Lites’ “last surviving member,” is joined by close family members of his now-deceased partners to tell the story of four

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Mandate Recording Artist Pastor Brent Jones Named Artistic Director for KJLH Radio Free Choir

Pastor Brent Jones keeps making noise in the music industry, and he is excited to announce his newest endeavor. The accomplished gospel songster and talented director has inked a deal to become the new Artistic Director for the Radio Free Choir of KJLH 102.3FM, the performance group out of Los Angeles. In a recent interview,

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JET Magazine Celebrates the Presence of the Black Family on Network Television

CHICAGO (Via Press Release) — In the September issue, JET presents two covers – one with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as they prepare to launch their new program, black-ish, and their second annual “40 Under 40 list,” featuring none other than the Jackie Robinson West Little League national champions as the iconic image. Shows such

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AARP’s Ideas@50+: Informative, Empowering and Entertaining!

  San Diego, CA–AARP’s Ideas@50+ national event has landed in San Diego for three exciting days, from September 4-6, 2014, filled with volunteering and activities, focusing on the 50+ audience. Baby Boomers will have an opportunity that includes: entertainment, information sessions featuring celebrity panelist, concerts, contests, experts and over 150 exhibitors – bringing some of today’s most renowned

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Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Honors Harry Belafonte Humanitarian Award

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Tuesday night (August 26) to present Honorary Awards to Jean-Claude Carrière, Hayao Miyazaki and Maureen O’Hara, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Harry Belafonte.  All four awards will be presented at the Academy’s 6th Annual Governors

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Top Two Finalist Revealed on BET’S SUNDAY BEST!

May the best voice win.  Philadelphia’s Candace Benson and Cleveland’s Geoffrey Golden, claimed the top spots, and will face off in the SUNDAY BEST finale.  Viewers will also be treated to special performances from Bishop Hezekiah Walker, actress/singer Tamela Mann and SUNDAY BEST  firm but loving judge, Yolanda Adams.  Many have been called, but only one will be crowned victor of this season’s SUNDAY BEST!   Viewers

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Family of Michael Brown and thousands of marchers are expected to protest the death of Eric Garner

The family of Michael Brown and thousands of marchers are expected to protest the death of Eric Garner, the unarmed Black man killed by a chokehold by a White NYPD officer. The “We Will Not Go Back” march on Saturday is being led by the Rev. Al Sharpton‘s National Action Network and will bring together both grieving families to

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