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Primm Tabernacle AME Launches 1st Annual Salute to Veterans

By F. Finley McRae Pomona, CA- For the first time in its 115-year history, Pomona’s Primm Tabernacle AME Church will honor heroic African American veterans whose valor has largely been unacknowledged, ignored or unknown. Saluted in the Saturday, November 12 service at the church, 1938 South Towne Avenue, will be the Greater Los Angeles Area [...]

Music World Gospel Releases Brian Courtney Wilson’s New CD, So Proud

Houston, TX – Mathew Knowles and Music World Gospel announce the release of Brian Courtney Wilson’s sophomore CD, So Proud in stores January 31, 2012. Wilson’s new single, “So Proud” is impacting gospel radio at November 7. “Brian has been consistent and diligent with his music, ministry and artistry,” said Mathew Knowles, founder, President and [...]

Talking With Your Parents About Home Care

A growing number of baby boomers are finding that as their parents grow older, they may require support and care-sometimes more than their adult children can provide on their own. There is no set age or schedule for when these needs appear. In some, a physical decline can precede the mental. In others, the opposite [...]

PVHMC’s 9th Annual Celebrating with Style Fashion Show was a Great Success

Pomona, CA- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation recently put 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 was a tremendous success and featured only cancer survivors as models. The funds [...]

This and That—Opportunities and Advantages

1. Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. The contact person is: Derrick [...]

By Dan Gelston and Tim Dahlberg AP Sports Writers A vicious left hook from Frazier put Muhammad Ali on the canvas in the 15th round in March 1971 when he became the first man to beat him in the Fight of the Century at Madison Square Garden. “That was the greatest thing that ever happened [...]

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.

Tailback USC returned to the Coliseum for at least one game Saturday as Marc Tyler carried the ball 31 times for 160-yards and a pair of TDs as “Tailback by Committee’ was put on hold as the Trojans rolled over the Arizona Wildcats, 43-22. Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly own all of the Los Angeles Lakers [...]

Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson

Claremont, CA–What are everyday good manners? As individuals we fail to keep up with the basic everyday good manners of family, social and business behaviors, which are essential if not more important than classroom training. Have you ever been in a situation where a brief moment of dread replaced your self-confidence? People are very watchful [...]

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Celebrates the Holiday Season with Keb’ Mo’ Home for the Holidays

Cerritos, CA – In Keb’ Mo’ Home for the Holidays, the three-time Grammy winner captivates with holiday tunes and original standards at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Wednesday, December 7, 8:00 PM. Tickets, from $70-$40, can be purchased at the CCPA Ticket Office, at www.cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818. When [...]

Magic Johnson Foundation Celebrates 20 Years

By G. George Upland, CA– On Monday, at the Staples Center, Magic Johnson celebrated his 20th year in the fight of his life, to overcome the deadly HIV/AIDS virus. Magic has become the symbol of success and hope for the multitudes that are fighting against this dreaded disease. “When God said this is how you [...]

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