Each April since 1981, OVC has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Rallies, candlelight vigils, and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims’ rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

Yesterday, April 26, 2009 was 2nd annual World Malaria Day. One of the simplest things to do is to purchase an insecticide treated mosquito net.

On the surface, I’d say “City Kid” is a “man book,” but there were elements that I was fond of and could identify with as a writer and music lover. Ladies, you can skim the parts about Nelson’s love for comic books, sports, and tales of man adolescence; however, there are still threads integral to his memoir that you’ll enjoy.

“Black AIDS Project – Africa is a community mobilization effort designed to encourage Africans in various countries to get educated and get tested for HIV, as it continues to devastate the Continent,” says LaMont “Montee” Evans, of Healthy Black Communities, Inc.

During the time I hit “post” to put this online, 10 years ago on April 20, 1999, 2 Columbine High School students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold arrived at school during lunchtime armed and ready to kill.

Sirdeaner L. Walker, 43, found Carl hanging by an extension cord on the second floor of the family’s home April 6, just minutes before she was going to a meeting to confront school authorities again.

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There’s also a short mention in Cleveland.com (click HERE)

Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison will help dedicate a bench to honor the slaves who traveled the Underground Railroad at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at North Main and Lorain streets in Oberlin.

Cleveland, OH- Models, get your hair done and photo shoot with NY fashion, beauty, and advertising photographer Keston Duke on April 3, 2009.

Operation Step-Up, a youth focused non-profit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio is hosting “The Dream is Real Weekend” during Memorial Day Weekend 2009 (same weekend as the Taste of Cincinnati).

Information on National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2009. The SAAM Day of Action for this year is April 8, 2009.

Commentary on HBO series “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” written by Alexander McCall Smith. Why I don’t like it is a mystery to me.

A stamp featuring his image went on sale nationwide Thursday and was the 25th inductee into the Postal Service’s Literary Arts series.

CITY KID by Nelson George- an appetizer for your reading soul so you go buy the book!

Should doctors refuse care to patients based on their religious or moral beliefs? Obama to revisit the Provider Refusal Rule allowing health care workers to refuse treatment.

Original Author of ACT LIKE A LADY THINK LIKE A MAN Says Steve Harvey is using her original title and theme to send a distorted message of empowerment to women.