Remembrance By Ambrose Brodus, Jr. Black History Month brings to the forefront of my mind so many thoughts of historic value that my mind at times seems to tinker on the verge of becoming overwhelmed. Such was the case not long ago, but the mind has a way of taking care of itself. While growing [...]
The 43rd annual NAACP image awards was held at the historic Los Angeles Shrine on February 17th, 2012. The award show is presented to show case multicultural images in a positive light, from an African American point of view. Among those nominated include: husband and wife team Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil a [...]
CAST of “LET IT SHINE,” OPENED THE 43RD ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEES’ LUNCHEON WITH A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE On February 11th, Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson, the stars of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, ”Let It Shine,”delivered a rousing performance that opened the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Debuting two songs from the movie (set to premiere in [...]
As part of her campaign to battle childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Robert K. Ross, M.D. And CEO of California Endowment and, other local leaders who visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities. The California Freshworks [...]
In the spirit of history and inspiration, the elegant Hourglass Art & Wine Gallery recently presented the unveiling of a masterpiece depicting the courageous and honorable Tuskegee Airman. Created by artist Greg “The Glass Man” Holder, the original artwork pays tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, Red Tails. The visually stunning piece features the craftsmanship and [...]
- – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation’s deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true [...]
Keith Douglas, author of the novel The Power to Get Wealth: No Money Required, wants to instill the lesson in his readers that money does not define wealth. In today’s world of actors and athletes who make millions of dollars and flaunt it through expensive material things, people have lost the meaning of what wealth [...]
As the holidays approach and thousands prepare to overspend on lavish gifts for their family and friends, entrepreneur Keith Douglas, author of the new book, The Power to Get Wealth: No Money Required, offers this sage advice: Think before you shop! “We get so caught up in the idea of buying the perfect gift that we [...]
Holly Robinson Peete, actress, author, activist and philanthropist was among several honorees recognized at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s first Annual Los Angeles Award of Excellence (TMCF). The award was presented to her by her long time friend Sugar Ray Leonard. Peete and her husband Rodney, former NFL player formed HollyRod Foundation inspired by [...]
Ingrid Qua Named Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Cure Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor A woman with moxie, Ingrid lives with strength, courage, and a will to survive. San Diego, Calif. (August 23, 2011) Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists [...]
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