“Freedom Sings,” an evening celebrating the power of free speech in music and honoring the career of Mary Chapin Carpenter, will be presented April 27 at the Newseum in downtown Washington.
AVID Soccer has partnered with Nike, adidas, Reusch and Calle Republic to honor soccer fanatics. The contest consists of a written story and picture(s). Select entries will be published on AVID Soccer (http://www.avidsoccer.com) or in the AVID Soccer news (http://news.avidsoccer.com). Winners will be selected during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
ospel fever returns to the New York Tri-State area on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Prudential Center (165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ). The auditions are now complete and competitors are preparing to share the stage with some of the biggest names in Gospel including the legendary Dionne Warwick, Hezekiah Walker, Vickie Winans, Kurt Carr, Regina Belle, J.Moss, Cissy Houston, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, KOHSHI, and superstar Roberta Flack! Special Inspirational message by Bishop T.D. Jakes!
Former U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume will take the helm of the nation’s oldest and largest medical association representing the interests of more than 30,000 physicians of African descent and their patients, effective March 29, 2010.
On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 9:00 PM the legendary Tobacco Road will join forces once again with South Florida’s pop-rock band The Coffee House Gypsies in collaboration with Care Resource for a concert event to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. Taking place just three days before the 22nd AIDS Walk Miami, the concert will kick off the 2010 AIDS Walk Week. The event will also feature live painting by Cuban artist, Celia Crespo, who will also be donating art to the cause.
SATURDAY MORNINGS WITH JOY KEYS, Topic: What is Multiple Sclerosis?, Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010, Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST, Where: go to www.blogtalkradio.com/joykeys, Call: (646) 929-0368 to listen and ask questions from your phone
“Altar Boy Altered Life” (ISBN 978-159858-724-1, Dog Ear Publishing) is a new book released by author David Price. When he becomes depressed and suicidal in 1993 at age 28, David Price decides to seek therapy. During his sessions David begins to uncover repressed memories of being sexually abused as a teen (1979-1984) by a trusted and well-loved Catholic priest.
A group of Miami University researchers studying the national Silver Alert program for locating missing adults with dementia or other cognitive impairments question the program’s effectiveness and safety, given the speed in which it’s being implemented throughout the country. The gerontology group’s findings are published in the February issue of The Gerontologist.
Los Angeles Fashion Weekend marked a successful feat for the Green Youth Movement (GYM), a local nonprofit that aims to teach sustainability and green living to the younger generation – the organization hosted THE GREEN INITIATIVE, an eco-friendly fashion show featuring environmentally conscious designers last Saturday, March 20 at Sunset Gower Studios. Prior to the runway show, GYM presented Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with the 2010 Humanitarian Award, marking the beginning of a partnership to bring sustainability to Los Angeles’ communities.
Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys Presents Sweet Honey In The Rock. Saturday March 20, 2010, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joykeys. Call: 646-929-0368 to listen and ask questions from your phone
Law-abiding African Americans and Hispanics would take it on the chin under a bill now moving through the Illinois General Assembly. Sponsored by Rep. Harry Osterman (D-14), HB6123 would prohibit any person or entity from selling a firearm to a so-called “street gang member.” This prohibition applies even if the individual has passed a Brady Law FBI background check. Making a prohibited sale would result in Class 1 felony charges and possible jail time for the seller. Although the ISRA supports genuine efforts to curb criminal violence, the organization is strongly opposed to HB6123 as the bill’s provisions are arbitrary and pose an unreasonable intrusion on the rights of law-abiding Illinois citizens.
Blessings All Around, Angela Chester Ministries and Wedded Bliss Foundation, Inc., will present the Eighth Annual Black Marriage Day celebration, Sunday, March 28, 2010, with the theme “Celebrate The Joy.”
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. I WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS I RECEIVE THE NEW DAY/TIME.
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Amy Swerdlow, renowned historian, activist, and founding member of the peace activist group Women Strike for Peace (WSP). She will deliver a lecture, “To End the Arms Race-Not the Human Race: Women Strike for Peace in the 1960s,” about her instrumental role as a founding member of the ground-breaking organization WSP, on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom of the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is sponsored by the History Department and the Gender Studies Program and is free and open to the public.
Nationally acclaimed radio talk show personality and author Jennifer Keitt is hosting Today’s Black Woman Power Breakfast 2010 “Red Carpet Ladies” on March 13 in Atlanta, GA. The event is already sold out, but I wanted to bring it to your attention if you didn’t know and to hear from those of you who are planning to attend. More information can be found on Jenner Keitt’s Events section of her website.
Destined to appeal to an upscale business and leisure clientele alike, an alternative $10 hair style is poised to transform the face of hair care and service in this cosmopolitan metropolis region. This 5 step process is called a “Doobie.” The 5 steps is shampoo, condition, roll, dry and wrap. A Doobie is very healthy for hair and pockets during economically hard times.
