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William Berkley of Prairie State College Recognized with Annual JV Educational Consultants Award
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Prairie State College (PSC) coordinator of Male Success Initiative (MSI) William Berkley recently was recognized with the 2019 Dr. Twitty J. Styles Leadership Award from JV Educational Consultants.
46th Annual Colgate Women’s Games Kick-Off Indoor Track Season as Thousands of Athletes of All Ages Continue Founder Fred Thompson’s Legacy
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dec. 14-16, 2019 -- This weekend's opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games was the first event since the passing of its founder, Fred Thompson. Thompson's contribution to the sport extended well beyond mentoring and coaching dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes.
2019 DangerMan Hero Awards Show Celebrates TV’s First Black Superhero Actors Carl Lumbly and Simone Missick
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Fourth Annual DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert will be super special this year! Among the numerous honorees for the night being acknowledged for their community activism are two celebrated thespians who have portrayed history making superheroes on television.
Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson and actress Adrienne Unae introduce Rayah, The Royal Poodle, LLC.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dr. Vickie Cox Edmondson, an academic and management strategist, today announced that she has entered into a partnership with actress, Adrienne Unae to introduce Rayah, The Royal Poodle, LLC. to enhance the career opportunities and influence of girls and women of color.
Reflect Beauty Awards announced by Mirror Digital
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- America's largest multicultural digital ad network, Mirror Digital, advances the conversation on beauty equity with the debut of its groundbreaking beauty product showcase - the Reflect Beauty Awards.
Justice Watch Radio: Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses the Cost of Being a Black Lawyer Fighting for Justice
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB Radio Network; announces the release of an exclusive interview with its founder Attorney Zulu Ali, discussing the cost and consequences of being a black lawyer fighting for justice, and why black men are targeted by the justice system.
Community Forum in Alexandria to Address Household Debt in 2019 hosted by Louisiana Appleseed
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In June, Louisiana Appleseed released its report, "A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees Continue to Trap Communities of Color in Debt," which discusses its findings on financial stability in low-income and communities of color. As a part of a statewide tour to inform communities of these issues, Louisiana Appleseed is now taking these findings to Alexandria.
Foundation Created to Continue Legacy of Moses White in Tampa Florida
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Moses White Foundation has been created to improve the quality of life for the underprivileged in Tampa through youth advancement, community revitalization and individual empowerment. Known as a successful business owner throughout Tampa, Moses White was also a famed civil rights leader and community advocate.
CelebrARTE: Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education is delighted to announce the opening of RESPECT, an exhibition celebrating Black and...
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is delighted to announce the opening of "RESPECT," an exhibition celebrating Black and Afro-Latinx womanhood. The art gallery exhibition and related public programs comprise the Fall season of "CelebrARTE," Casita Maria's arts and culture event series celebrating the South Bronx community and the art it has inspired.
Louisiana Appleseed to Host 2019 Community Forum in Lake Charles to Address Household Debt
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In June, Louisiana Appleseed released its report, "A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees Continue to Trap Communities of Color in Debt," which discusses its findings on financial stability in low-income and communities of color. As a part of a statewide tour to inform communities of these issues, Louisiana Appleseed has spread this information in Lafayette and Shreveport and is now taking these findings to Lake Charles.