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Chadwick Boseman Set to Portray Thurgood Marshall

Without hesitation, we’re certain that most would agree that actor Chadwick Boseman has portrayed some of the greatest historical black figures brilliantly.  From Jackie Robinson to James Brown, Boseman’s performances were stellar.  Now, he’s set to portray Thurgood Marshall in a new Reginald Hudlin film, titled “Marshall.” The courtroom thriller follows Marshall, the first African American

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Community Spotlight: Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, M.D. Honored For Community Advocacy

City of San Diego Proclaims December 14, 2015 as “The Dr. Suzanne E. Afflalo Day”: Friends, Family Support the Recognition and Praise San Diego, December 14th, 2015– Dr. Suzanne Afflalo of Kaiser Permanente was honored for her work in the medical profession as well as her tireless work within the San Diego community. Dr. Afflalo

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Poetic Voices: WE CRY OUT

Colossal fires of hatred and the sound of our liberty is extinguished with our resolve of life. Don’t look upon me and see the phantom of darkness residing within your culture of righteousness. The afflictions of your ancestors that have been embedded in the tumors of your spirit have called for my death. Courage’s smile

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Theatre For All: Old Globe Takes Shakespeare Out Into Community

(San Diego, CA) On Friday, afternoon November 13, community members at the George L. Stevens Senior Center in San Diego, had an opportunity to attend an intimate performance of Shakespeare’s, beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The internationally acclaimed Tony® Award–winning Old Globe, for the second year brings Globe For All, a free professional

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EXCLUSIVE: Kids from black-ish star in Disney's new animated show, "Goldie & Bear."

Disney aims to promote entrepreneurship in culturally diverse children’s television program, in Disney Junior’s new animated show, “Goldie & Bear.”   Scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, November 11, “Goldie & Bear” stars the adorably talented break-out stars of ABC’s hit show black-ish, Miles Brown and Marsai Martin. In the premier episode, Goldie and Bear teach Jack and Jill how to

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Philanthropist Murray Koppelman '57 Honored at Brooklyn College Koppelman School of Business

(Brooklyn, NY) On Oct. 15, friends and family of Murray Koppelman ’57, along with distinguished guests and members of the Brooklyn College community, gathered in the college’s Woody Tanger Auditorium to formally mark the naming of the Murray Koppelman School of Business. Koppelman’s generous gift of $12.5 million—the largest single donation in the history of

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94 year-old educator pens biography: From the Barrio to the Boardroom

If you ever find yourself saying those words, “I can’t,” please check out FROM THE BARRIO TO THE BOARD ROOM:  The Life and Legacy of Dr. Laura Nobles Banks-Reed (Jasmaya Publications). The life of 94 year-old Laura Nobles Banks-Reed, has all the makings of a major film. From humble beginnings, through years of segregation and discrimination,

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