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Sep 23 2016

NAMM TEC Awards: Sinbad Returns as host for 32nd Annual

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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Sep 23 2016

Oprah Winfrey: “Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History is a People’s Museum”

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

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Sep 12 2016

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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Aug 30 2016

4 Things That Make Volunteering Worthwhile

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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Aug 17 2016

Many U.S. Black and Hispanic Children Lack Mental Health Care

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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Aug 2 2016

This Is Awesome – Women of NASA Get Lego Set!

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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Aug 2 2016

Museum in Texas Honors Legacy of Black Doctor

“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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Jul 22 2016

Carla Hayden is the Epitome of Black Excellence

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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Jul 22 2016

Bye, Chachi : Tamron Hall Shred Scott Baio to Pieces

Scott Baio has completely lost his mind. But, I guess when the checks stop coming in you gotta figure out how to stay relevant in some way, even if it is supporting an orange sociopath who is currently running for President of the United States. Anyway, fast forward to this week’s Republican National Convention,

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Jun 24 2016

McDonald’s® 365Black® Star-Studded Awards Kick off Essence

The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.

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