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Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA– One of the most difficult friendship responsibilities is to visit a friend who is experiencing ill-health and is in the hospital. When a friend is in the hospital it can take time and effort to make the hospital visit but remember it is great medicine for your friend. Going to a medical institution [...]
Portantino’s Tattoo Removal Bill Passes Legislature AB 1956 Help for Women Branded by Pimps
Sacramento, CA– Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s AB 1956 which provides a first step in breaking the bonds of prostitution and helping young victims begin new, meaningful lives, has been approved in the state Legislature. The bill moved out of Assembly concurrence late Monday on a vote of 76 to 0 and now goes to the Governor [...]
Fontana’s Mayor Visits Tampa as RNC Delegate
Fontana, CA– In the world of politics, Fontana mayor Acquanetta Warren is an exception to the rule. She is an African-American woman who happens to also be a Republican and an elected officeholder. She holds the distinction of being an independently elected mayor of the largest city in the United States headed by an African-American [...]
Macy’s South Coast Plaza Welcomes B. Michael, Legendary Fashion Designer
Costa Mesa, CA– Macy’s, the iconic department store, has partnered with another legendary New York original, fashion designer, B. Michael, for the launch of his new collection, B. Michael AMERICA RED. Debuted in ten Macy’s locations across the country, this highly anticipated collection of Made-in-America dress and jacket ensembles showcases the lauded designer’s signature haute-couture [...]
How He Landed A Billion-Dollar Government Contract By ‘Putting In The Time And Energy’
If you are looking for someone who personifies academic and business success in the African-American community, Dr. Randal Pinkett is your go-to guy. Most people remember his rise to fame as the winner of the fourth season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, a high point of his career — but there is much more to [...]
Sheryl L. Spiller Becomes 1st African-American Director of Los Angeles County’s DPSS
Los Angeles, CA– Sheryl L. Spiller, who began her long career with the County of Los Angeles as a clerk typist over 40 years ago, was sworn-in last week to lead the 13,500- employee Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) in its efforts to provide much-needed benefits and services to low-income individuals and families in [...]
Metrolink to Add Special Stop for Easy Trip to Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles, CA — For the 20th consecutive year, Metrolink will offer safe, affordable service directly to the Los Angeles County Fair. On Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of September, Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line trains will add a special stop at the Pomona Fairplex after 9:30 a.m. A free shuttle will transport passengers to [...]
The Shelter T. White Institute of Biblical Studies Graduating Class of 2012
Pomona, CA—In their two year mission of equipping the Saints for the work of ministry continues with the Shelter T. White Institute of Biblical Studies, in partnership with Promise Christian University and Seminary recently celebrated thirty graduating students with certificates, Associate Degrees, a Master’s Degree, an earned PH.D and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree. [...]
Without a Gun How Many Lives Would Have Been Saved?
By Marian Wright Edelman Washington, DC—When news broke of the murders at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5th, people of all faiths and backgrounds and the first responders who came to the scene to help were horrified by the ambush on men and women as they prepared for worship services. Leaders across the [...]
Waste Management Encourages Residents to Include New Recycling Habits as New School Year Begins
Sharing 4 easy ways to make this school year the greenest ever Inland Empire, CA– As summer ends and students head back to school, Waste Management of the Inland Empire encourages residents and its customers, both in and out of school, to also include new recycling habits this back to school season. “As North America’s [...]
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