Category: Community
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Kyle Knight’s New Song Puts Focus on Prostitution and The Need for Women’s Sexual Self-empowerment
CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — As international headlines blast about sex, sexuality, and the open discussions being had about its abuse and misuses; rapper Kyle Knight addresses its underside in his latest release. The song, “Hey Sister” frankly addresses the perils of prostitution in an age where women are taking control over being both…
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BENJAMIN BANNEKER
Born on November 9, 1731, Benjamin Banneker was the author of a free African American almanac, a naturalist, surveyor and a farmer.
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FCA US “Women of Color” Gain Recognition at Annual STEM Event
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Seventeen FCA US women earn awards for excellence in managerial and technical leadership Awards underscore Company’s commitment to develop diverse employees and to promote careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) The Women of Color Conference is the only multicultural celebration held to honor the significant…
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Celebrities Stand with LGBTQ Students and Point Foundation
Awards to Wanda Sykes, Jill Soloway, and Wilson Cruz at Point Honors Los Angeles. More Than $2 Million for College Scholarships and Programs.
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October 2, 2017 Declared Thurgood Marshall Day
Major U.S. Cities and States to Observe 50th Anniversary of Trailblazing Marshall’s Swearing in as the First African American Supreme Court Justice
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Telemundo’s “Todos Unidos” And Company-Wide Relief Efforts Raise Over $12.9 Million For Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas And Florida Natural Disasters
MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Telemundo announced it has raised more than $12.9 million for the Red Cross relief efforts for the victims of the recent natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and the Caribbean islands. Under the banner of “Todos Unidos” (All Together,) the Telemundo Networks, together with the Telemundo and NBC owned stations,…
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Freedom Colony, a Texan Family – Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule
BASTROP, Texas, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Lost Pines Art League is proud to present an educational and uplifting photography show about the exhibition The Upshaws of County Line follows one family from everyday events, such as a game of dom inos, to important milestones such as births and funerals. But what makes the Upshaws unique is…
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Toyota and VH1 Save The Music Executives Presented a $40,000 Grant Toward Music Education
For the third year, Toyota is supporting VH1 Save The Music, now in its 20th year, in their commitment to restore music education programs in schools nationwide
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Proud And Persistent: The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, Journalist April Ryan, West Point Cadet Simone Askew and the NAACP’s Hazel Dukes Among Award Recipients
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New PSAs focus on the importance of adopting teenagers from foster care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — New public service advertisements (PSAs) launched today by the Children’s Bureau at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in partnership with the Ad Council, AdoptUSKids and KBS, highlight the importance of adopting teens from foster care and emphasize that adoptive…