(Atlanta, GA) – In a press released today, the 2014 HBCU Green Report provides clear evidence that there is significant activity underway on historically black colleges and university (HBCU) campuses to promote sustainable living and adopt energy efficient practices despite their absence in major national green surveys. A collaborative project of the Building Green […]
(San Diego, CA) Southeastern San Diego’s 4th City Council district, also known as the Diamond District, is moving full steam ahead in their commitment to expose youth to STEM. Recognizing the value in STEM education combined with innovative art design and, the enormous opportunities that come along with having those critical skills, and the lack
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(San Diego, CA) We’ve done it before, but never like this… Brent Jones is returning to the city for another Super Choir Reunion for local singers and musicians with a heart for ministry and music. He’s been keeping busying planning the release of his new album, Joy Comin’ and an upcoming tour –but not before
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Why would people choose to claim Social Security retirement benefits at the earliest possible age of 62, rather than waiting until their full retirement age (66 to 67 for anyone born in 1943 or later), when doing so would reduce their monthly benefit by as much as 30%? There are many reasons, according to a
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Several months ago, I had a wonderful coffee date with Southern California artist, Andrea Cruz. Andrea’s work was introduced to me by a cousin, who shared that the two had previously worked together in Dallas, Texas where she attended a showcase displaying the artists’ paintings. She went on to describe the talented artist’ work
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Have you ever stood at the pump wondering why you’re paying so much to fill up your vehicle? The answer is … complicated. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), many factors contribute to the cost of a gallon of gasoline, including the price of crude oil (which accounts for the majority of the
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11-year FDNY veteran, Danae Mines is one of New York City’s few female firefighters. Next March, Mines will become the first featured in the FDNY Calendar of Heroes, even though she was initially told the calendar honor was only for men. “I was told that it was all guys,” Mines, who is assigned to
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One of the best parts about summer, hands down for us are the music festivals. This summer, #thechocolatevoice headed over to the 2014 BET EXPERIENCE for FANFEST in Los Angeles. In its second year, the fun filled, jam packed music centered event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, which served as a pre-party presented by the
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On Tuesday, July 1, 2014 for the first time in its history, the Navy promoted a woman on Tuesday to become a four-star admiral. Howard will serve as vice chief of naval operations, the No. 2 position in the sea of service. “Volunteerism is the core of the United States personal character and our national
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On Sunday, June 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, President of The Hollywood Trainer, Jeannette Jenkins, Business Woman Vanessa Simmons (daughter of Reverend Run, Run DMC) and CEO of BET, Debra Lee joined the Pretty Girls Sweat movement for a cardio kick boxing party at the 2014 BET Experience. The Pretty Girls
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