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Inland Valley Uplift Foundation’s 3rd Annual Youth Leadership Conference
By. Naomi Bonman IVN Staff Writer UPLAND, CA-The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc (Eta Alpha Alpha chapter) in conjunction with the Inland Valley Uplift Foundation invites the community to their 3rd Annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Gary High School. The primary focus of the event is [...]
Youth Art Exhibit at Imani Christian Cathedral
Pomona, CA– Imani Christian Cathedral is hosting “Developing 2 Destiny Youth Art Exhibit” a collaboration of young voices expressed through canvas, photography and poetry; creating a vibrant atmosphere that examines their present while formulating their future. March is Youth Art Month. The entire community is invited to support this one day art fund-raiser featuring bold [...]
NAACP Collects and Shares Stories of The Unsung Heroes of Black History
Baltimore, MD– In honor of Black History Month, the NAACP launched “Unsung Heroes of Black History”, a project that collects and shares the untold stories of African Americans who have helped to shape black history and American history. Stories are submitted and viewable at www.naacp.org/campaign/heroes. “Our nation’s success is not derived solely from the work [...]
The 33rd Annual Black Culture Festival is almost here
Pomona, CA– On Saturday, February 25th, from 11am to 4pm, the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter, will once again host its 33rd Annual Black Culture Festival, located at the Pomona Public Library. As a Black Professional Organization, they believe that the community’s presence is vital to the greater Pomona [...]
Union Bank Celebrates Black History Month with Commemorative CD
Celebrate the Sounds of the Black Experience audio compilation features the music of African Americans in gospel, jazz, opera and blues Los Angeles, CA – As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, and in celebration of Black History Month, Union Bank has launched a Facebook initiative sharing audio tracks from [...]
Black History Month Celebration Held at Mount San Antonio Gardens Retirement Community
Claremont, CA– Harriet Tubman, a One-Woman Show and vocalist Johnnie Taylor were featured in the Black History Month program February 8, 2012 at Mount San Antonio Gardens Retirement Community. Rev. Patricia Walton portrayed the famous abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy. She is an actress and a minister in the United Church of Christ. Johnnie Taylor, [...]
Amtrak Showcases The Great Migration Exhibit in Honor of Black History Month
Washington, DC — In celebration of Black History Month, Amtrak is featuring the Great Migration of African Americans exhibit on their MyBlackJourney.com (MBJ.com) microsite. The Great Migration exhibit chronicles the exodus of thousands of African Americans from the rural South aboard America’s passenger trains to the Northeast and other regions of the country in search [...]
Coca-Cola Offers Dollar General Customers a Way to Celebrate Black History Month with a Family Trip for 10 to the 2012 Essence Music Festival
To celebrate Black History Month, Coca-Cola® is offering Dollar General® customers a chance to win a family trip for up to 10 people to the 2012 Essence Music Festival® presented by Coca-Cola. The Essence Music Festival® — which takes place July 6 through 8 — is the country’s largest annual African-American music and empowerment event. [...]
The Walmart Foundation Donates $9.5 Million to Help U.S. Families Access the Information Needed to Live Healthier Lives
Grants Supports Nutrition Education in the African-American Community Bentonville, AR– The Walmart Foundation announced $9.5 million in grants to organizations with a shared mission of promoting healthy eating habits. Among the grant recipients are the National Black Child Development Institute and Oldways who are dedicated to supporting nutrition education programs for African-American families, individuals and [...]
African American Veterans Honored This Weekend at The AAMB
By Matanah Simmons Pomona, CA– The African American Museum of Beginnings will be honoring African American Veterans this Saturday, February 11th at 12pm at the museum, 1460 East Holt Ave, Entrance 3, in Pomona. Veterans in attendance will be a part of the museum archives, recording their contribution and service to the United States Military. [...]
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