CONTEST WINNER *NINA* shares her letter to her mother
CONTEST WINNER *NINA* shares her letter to her mother in “Letters to a Young Sister” by Hill Harper book promotion on affrodite.net
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PEAS IN THEIR PODS- “Cyber snooping 49 year old parent turns to cyber bullying and results in suicide of 13 year old girl”
The story of 13 year old Megan Meier’s suicide from O’Fallon, Missouri as the result of cyber bullying by 3 main conspirators (a parent, her 13 year old daughter and a 19 year old female co-worker) who befriended Megan on MySpace under the fictitious identity of a 16 year old boy named Josh Evans raises more questions than answers.
When justice is not served. Morehouse student shoots another, gets off, and returns to school.
Rashad Johnson was shot outside an Atlanta area nightclub at a Halloween party by Joshua Norris. Both were students at Morehouse College. Joshua Norris got a sweet plea deal and college degree while victim transfers back to college at home in California.
HAIR POST- Dominican hair salons growing in popularity
Referencing BlackNews.com article about growing popularity of Dominican hair salons and RoundBrushHair.com that has set up a Dominican Hair Salon search tool.
Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair” headed to theaters in Fall 2009
Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair” that won the Special Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival will air in theaters this Fal
2010 Pan African Film Festival Announces Call For Submissions for 2010 Festival
After a successful event in February, the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) America’s largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, has announced beginning May 15 the festival will accept submissions for their 18th Annual signature event taking place February 11-21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
Lions and tigers and…Ashanti. Oh my! The Wiz returns to the stage in NYC.
The Wiz will be revived in summer 2009 as a part of New York City Stage Encores! Series. Ashanti will play the role of Dorothy.
May 11, 2009- Remembering Bob Marley
36 years young, and I gasp as I recognize that Bob Marley died at the very age I am today. What an inspiration, and yet so sad at the same time. In such a short life, he left a profound legacy that I can’t even begin to imagine being able to do in my entire lifetime.
CONTEST- Share a letter to your mother and win “Letters To A Young Sister” autographed by author Hill Harper!!!
Affrodite.net promotion in honor of Mother’s Day 2009 and the recent paperback release of “Letters To A Young Sister” by CSI: NY actor Hill Harper. Winner receives free autographed copy of book. Deadline May 14, 2009.
Cincinnati, OH- The Dream Is Real Weekend (Memorial Day Weekend) to now include Day 26 concert. Get your tickets now!!!
The Dream is Real Weekend 2009- The Biggest Event with a Purpose. May 22-24, 2009. Proceeds Benefit the Barbara Howard Reece Foundation. For more details regarding events, location, and pricing go to http://www.operationstepup.com/.
“Peas In Their Pods” Creates the Rilya Alert
Peas In Their Pods was formed in March of 2007 to bring awareness about the epidemic rate at which African American children are abducted or endangered. The RILYA Alert is in honor of Rilya Wilson…
May 9, 2009- Leave a grocery bag of perishable food and help Stamp Out Hunger!
On Saturday, May 9, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Stamp Out Hunger! across America in order to provide assistance to the one in eight Americans who struggle with hunger.
April 27, 2009- “Good Times” artist Ernie Barnes dies at age 70
Most of us know Ernie Barnes best by his painting “Sugar Shack” that could be seen at the end of every “Good Times” episode. On April 27, 2009, Ernie Barnes passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles.
April 26-May 2, 2009 is National Crime Victim’s Rights Week (NCVRW)
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.
World Malaria Day 2009…and everyday
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.
