LaDreda’s Story (Bonita, CA) LaDreda Lewis knew at an early age that she wanted to help kids. Growing up in East Oakland’s Sobrante Park, a neighborhood pocket known for its illegal drug crimes and high incidents of violence, LaDreda always knew that once she left, she would pay it forward by helping those who […]
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(Atlanta, Georgia) Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are identical twins. And get this: They both have identical grade point averages. For the first time in the history of Spelman College, the talented Bronner twins are named co-valedictorians for the Spelman College Class of 2013. As graduates of the historically black college (HBCU) known for producing the best
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Black Stuntmen’s Group Challenges Wells Fargo to Advertise Black Stagecoach Driver Willie Harris, president of the National Black Stuntmen’s Association, backs down to no one, when it comes to pursuing equality and recognition for all people. Harris, a resident of Las Vegas, is one of the founding members of the Black Stuntmen’s Association, a group
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Via Press Release SAN DIEGO (April 8, 2013) — Tasty treats, luscious libations, a rockin’ raffle, the chance to mingle with local journalists, and hear from a veteran journalist are what’s in store for the 2013 San Diego Association of Black Journalists’ Scholarship Reception. Longtime journalist Stephanie Elam is slated to be the keynote
San Diego (March 28, 2013) — San Diego Mayor Bob Filner hosted UNCF’s Inaugural Mayor’s Luncheon for Education at the San Diego Marriot Gaslamp Quarter Hotel. Preceded by a VIP Reception, attendees of the luncheon included prominent college-educated professionals and community leaders. UNCF president and CEO, Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. addressed the room of professionals
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San Diego, CA—With over a quarter of the county’s fourth graders not reading at a proficient level and, more than half of San Diego’s students qualifying as “economically disadvantaged,” United Way of San Diego County will host its second annual Virtual Book Drive for local children up to age eight, as an opportunity to develop
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I recall meeting Derek Shelton years ago when we were just kids, around age 8 or so. We became acquainted on account of him being my fathers customer. In our over the phone conversation, Derek says, “One of my fondest memories of childhood, is when your father had to place a bench on
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(San Diego, CA) Tinesia Conwright of DETOUR Empowers and creator of F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo hosted a women’s and teens self-defense class with the help of Divas In Defense, an organization empowering women of all ages with the training and tools imperative to their personal safety and the safety of their families. This weekend’s
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SAN DIEGO, CA – March 4th, 2013– House of Blues, the country’s pre-eminent live music venues are in the midst of a 20 month celebration of 20 years of music by 20,000 of history’s great musical performances. House of Blues San Diego will take part in the festivities on March 7th with an exclusive VIP
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Soledad O’Brien, CNN “Starting Point” anchor, was a special guest at the launch of VITAMIN W Media, LLC, a New York-based women’s media company delivering “smart Kardashian-free content” that honored O’Brien’s foundation with a gift for struggling young women.O’Brien joined a list of 70 prestigious headliners that
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