Congratulations to Judge Teri L. Jackson on becoming the first African American woman presiding judge in the city and county of San Francisco! Jackson who ran unopposed, has been a member of the San Francisco Bench since September 2002. Jackson’s two-year term will begin Jan. 1, according to court officials. Jackson said in a statement: […]
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Why can’t humans get along like the letters in the alphabet? Author D.L. White shows many examples of how the letter “S” is the ultimate team player in his new children’s book, The Sensational Letter “S” (Author House). In his cleverly crafted, colorfully illustrated read, White introduces to young readers a play on words specifically using
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The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight year as host. The NAMM TEC Awards are bestowed annually in celebration of the pro audio community by recognizing the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind today’s sound
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The Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and culture officially opens to the public Saturday, September 24, 2016. In an interview this morning, one day before it opens on CBS Morning News, Winfrey said, “It is moving and profound.” “I’m actually a dancing emoji today, a dancing emoji. I’m sooo happy!” Winfrey shouted, dancing in front of the
(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
Not all parents feel comfortable volunteering at their child’s school. I was one of those mom’s who got overwhelmed at the mere thought of working alongside of a teacher and in front of a group of curious children. Once I got over my angst, it was one of the most rewarding experiences ever! Here are 4
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Black and Hispanic children and young adults with mental health issues are about half as likely as their white counterparts to get mental health care, according to a study out last week. That could play a part in why children from those communities end up getting expelled from school or are incarcerated at higher rates
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Well isn’t this exciting?! A new LEGO set has been designed to celebrate the ‘Women of NASA’. The set will include Margaret Hamilton, lead designer of on-board flight software for the Apollo space program, Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer, Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go
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“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.” Dr. James Lee Dickey. What a beautiful and poignant quote by a man whose name often comes up in conversation with my mother. After recently taking a trip with her down to Austin, Texas, I now know why the name Dr. Dickey
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Carla Diane Hayden, the former CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore has been confirmed as the next Librarian of Congress! She’s the first woman AND first African-American to fill the position and was confirmed by the Senate in a 74-18 vote. Not only is she making history and breaking down barriers, but
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