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Parents File Charges Against CSUSB & Police Department
By Jonathan Ng, IVN Student Intern San Bernardino, CA– Paul and Barbara Williams, parents of deceased student Bartholomew Williams, filed a lawsuit against California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) and the California State University San Bernardino Police Department (CSU SBPD) for the wrongful death of their son on Tuesday March 5 in the Los Angeles [...]
Small Business Administration Deputy Said to Go “Beyond the Call of Duty”
By Hazel Trice Edney It is a story that has unfolded all too often. The owner of a small business finds it simply impossible to pull through the torturous economy. The doors shut or the website shuts down and another business venture comes to a close. Without incubation and support, the nation’s small businesses – [...]
Top Ladies of Distinction, Ladera Heights Announces their 2013 Honorees
Los Angeles, CA– Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Ladera Heights Chapter is proud to announce their 2013 Pre Resurrection Prayer Breakfast Honorees. For the past 16 years the Ladera Heights Chapter has honored women in the ministry for their achievements. The honorees this year are Reverend Elizabeth Gregory, New Greater Circle Ministry, Los Angeles, CA; [...]
In My Own Words
“Roll’em Backwards” Continued from Last Week By Lois Macon Southfield, MI– At Miles: I “aced” every Math course and was asked by Mr. Ragland (Math Prof) to teach the Freshman Math class during my Junior year: I worked on the school paper; played basketball on the 1st Women’s Basketball Team – was Team Captain; earned [...]
Robert Williams Joins Union Bank’s Newly Created Corporate Social Responsibility Team
Seattle, WA– Union Bank, N.A. announced that Robert Williams has joined its Corporate Social Responsibility group in a newly created position of vice president, CRA loan and investment manager based in Seattle. Williams will be responsible for the management and review of the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) investment portfolio, which includes identifying the appropriate [...]
106-Year-Old Woman to Finally Receive High School Diploma
Columbus Native Reba Williams[/caption]Columbus, OH– Reba Williams, a 106-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, is finally getting her high school diploma. Apparently, she never graduated from Mount Vernon High School even though she completed all 12 years. It was all due to what is being called an “academic rebellion”, whereas she refused to read the final [...]
Thousands of Inland Empire Residents Will Help Fight Breast Cancer One Step at a Time
INLAND EMPIRE – More than 5,000 Inland Empire residents will join together on Saturday, April 27 at the 4th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® two-mile walk to fight breast cancer and provide hope to all people facing the disease. This non-competitive event at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, beginning at 8 [...]
Deadline for COE Nominations is Today!
Well the time is coming close. Make sure that your nomination application is in for the 16th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards. We know that there are exceptional individuals, groups and organizations out there making a difference in the lives of many and their communities. Help us spotlight and tell them thank you for all [...]
Assemblymember Chris Holden Introduces Bill
Sacramento, CA– Following numerous calls for changes to California’s 15-month-old prison realignment program, Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) has introduced a measure to shut the revolving door of state parolees with serious mental disorders and mentally disordered sexual offenders from being transferred to county supervision. “Many of these felons are being rushed through the system for [...]
UNCF Offers Emergency Student Aid Campaign
Los Angeles, CA– During her last semester of college, an unpaid tuition balance nearly kept Debby Osias from earning her degree. Despite working 40 hours a week at a hotel – in addition to attending school full time – Osias recalls how helpless she felt, thinking she had depleted all available financial resources. Osias’ financial [...]
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