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Mt. SAC Awarded $3-million grant to Establish Cybersecurity Center
College to serve as institutional lead and host to CyberWatch West Walnut, CA– A consortium of West Coast organizations led by Mt. San Antonio College has been awarded a $3-million grant over four years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the only cybersecurity center in the region. The grant will allow Mt. SAC [...]
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – America Needs Them
Washington, DC– “The Economy Stupid” were the words on the now famous sign in successful presidential candidate Bill Clinton’s 1992 war room. Today, that sign should be in the war rooms of all candidates—from those seeking the presidency down to those running for local office. And right below it should be three words, “Jobs, Jobs, [...]
Union Bank and KCET Celebrate Cultural Diversity with 14th Annual Heroes Awards
Los Angeles, CA– Union Bank, N.A., partnered with public television station KCET to honor 12 outstanding community leaders at the 14th Annual Local Heroes Awards. The celebration, part of the year-long Cultural Diversity Partnership, took place at Club Nokia on October 18, where the honorees were recognized as local heroes for their achievements in making [...]
Dr. Gloria Morrow Keynote Speaker
San Bernardino, CA– The San Bernardino Branch of the National Association of Colored People (NAACP) will host their annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner themed “Saluting Health Educators” on Thursday, October 27, 2011 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 285 Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino. This year’s guest speaker will be psychologist, author, and speaker [...]
Law Stopping Black People From Voting
By Cord Jefferson Washington, DC– Though the days of poll taxes are dead and gone, new legislation around America is set to keep a lot of African-Americans from voting in 2012. African-Americans have been denied proper voting rights in many ways since the founding of the United States. At first they couldn’t vote at all, [...]
Foothill Transit Breaks Ground on its First Ever Agency-Owned Park and Ride
Industry, CA – Foothill Transit broke ground on its first ever agency-owned park and ride facility in the City of Industry on October 20th. Adjacent to Industry’s Metrolink stop and convenient to the 60 Freeway, Foothill Transit’s new Industry Park and Ride will provide approximately 630 parking spaces for local residents who are increasingly choosing [...]
Presidential Inauguration of Devorah Lieberman Focuses on Unity
LaVerne, CA– Nearly 1,500 guests cheered Friday afternoon as the University of La Verne inaugurated Devorah Lieberman, Ph.D., as its 18th president. Held in La Verne’s landmark Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion, Lieberman’s inauguration is a highlight of the university’s 120th anniversary year. Lieberman succeeded Stephen Morgan on July 1. Morgan had been president of [...]
Celebrating with Style Fashion Show to Debut Breast Cancer Survivors
By. Naomi Bonman IVN Staff Writer Pomona, CA- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation will be putting on a fashion show to benefit the Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Endowment Fund at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario. The 9th Annual Celebrating with Style Fashion Show will feature only cancer survivors as [...]
Why is There No Mention of ‘God’ in the Quotes at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Jr. King Memorial?
WASHINGTON, DC — “God” does not appear in any of the quotes from Dr. King at his memorial in Washington, D.C. Failure to include the mention of God in the memorial is a shocking betrayal of the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. King who was an ordained Christian minister and pastor. The question must [...]
Take Time Each Day To Manage Diabetes And Free Up More Time To Live Your Life
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and each year, approximately 2 million more are diagnosed. It’s not uncommon for people new to diabetes to feel confused, overwhelmed or fearful about how to manage and live with this chronic condition, but with the right support from a trusted health care team, which includes a certified diabetes [...]
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