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Pastor Donald and First Lady Gridiron of Faith Center Ministries Celebrated
Reedited By Naomi Bonman IVN Staff Writer Seal Beach, CA- Pastor Donald and Lady Gloria Gridiron and Faith Center Ministries’ congregation recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in the ministry. This black-tie gala was held at the picturesque Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, California. This momentous event drew some notable figures in the Church [...]
Black Owned Firm Commits to 2 Million Dollars and 30 Jobs in New Orleans
By Nayita Wilson New Orleans, LA- Enhancing a strong presence in local, regional and national markets, Hammerman & Gainer International, Inc. (HGI)—the largest African American owned third party administration company in the nation— has relocated its corporate headquarters to downtown New Orleans. The move will provide approximately 30 full time jobs within the company, which [...]
Let Your Voices Ber Heard! Join Us at an Open Forum
By Naomi Bonman IVN Staff Writer Upland, CA- “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”- Edmund Burke Does one accept injustice from individuals, institutions or large corporations? Prejudice in our community should not be tolerated on any level. Too much progress has been made in the areas [...]
Prejudice in Communities of Color – Discuss Your Views at Open Forum
Upland, CA– Prejudice in our community should not be tolerated on any level – and silence is often the same as acceptance. Don’t accept the injustice big corporations would place on communities of color by being silent any longer. Join your voice with others at an open forum, discussing Pomona Walmart’s and Upland Vons/Safeway’s decision [...]
OneNation Media Services New Advisory Board Member
Terry Boykins Brings Extensive Experience as a Social Entrepreneur Rancho Cucamonga, CA– OneNation Media Services, Inc., is pleased to welcome Terry Boykins, President and CEO of Street Positive®, to its advisory board. Mr. Boykins is the newest addition to the team comprised of educators, sales and marketing executives, and media professionals. Mr. Boykins is a [...]
Council of African American Parents Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By Naomi Bonman IVN Staff Writer Diamond Bar, CA- The Council of African American Parents (CAAP) is incredibly blessed and grateful to reflect on the fruits of their collaborative efforts on empowering and engaging students. On Sunday, June 10 at the County Estates in Diamond Bar, CAAP will be hosting their 25th Anniversary Celebration from [...]
Two African Americans Among Baseball Greats Immortalized on Stamps
Joe DiMaggio, Larry Doby, Willie Stargell and Ted Williams on deck to be honored on Forever Stamps Washington, DC– Four of Major League Baseball’s most revered Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown, NY, to a stamping ovation July 20 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in the form of postage where they [...]
Raising a Difficult Child
By Eileen Wacker Cherry Hill, NJ– I strive to be a great parent. I have moments of glory and others of massive doubt and worry. Because I constantly revisit what is a good parent? And for every happy, proud moment there are a thousand small deaths endured as a parent. I die a small death [...]
Freedom Summer and Summer Fun
By Marian Wright Edelman Washington, DC– When Kyla was in the third grade, she failed the state-required end-of-grade tests at her Charlotte, North Carolina elementary school. Her grandmother was worried that summer school wouldn’t be fun, but then she heard about the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® program, and she knew Kyla would love [...]
The Pasadena Playhouse and South Coast Repertory announce Full Casting and Creative Team of August Wilson’s Jitney
Pasadena, CA– The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, interim Executive Director) and South Coast Repertory, announced the full casting and creative team for JITNEY. Single tickets are also now on sale to the public. South Coast Repertory’s (SCR) production of August Wilson’s JITNEY, directed by Ron OJ Parson with an all-star [...]
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