SACRAMENTO – This Is Pentecost Ministries, led by Pastor Tamara Bennett, hosts an anti-violence youth rally on Sunday, April 21. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. at 6489 47th Street. Leading the charge against violence will be “Young Christians on 47th.” Pastor Bennett said the recent violence has impacted families at the south Sacramento church, [...]
Black Scientists Host Field Trip To Inspire Youth
April 11, 2013 by
DAVIS – A local organization is giving local African American students a chance to meet with and be inspired by those in the fields of science and engineering. The Northern California Council of Black Professional Engineers has joined forces with UC Davis to present the 2013 Science and Engineering Field Trip on Saturday, April 20. [...]
Next Economy Sets Out to Generate 35,000 New Jobs Over Next 5 Years
March 20, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO — Culminating more than a year’s worth of research, community-wide information gathering, planning and prioritizing, business leaders unveiled today the Next Economy Action Plan at a news conference held at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Regional leaders representing business, government, health and bioscience, and academia stood together to emphasize their commitment to implementation. [...]
“Insane” Wayne Headlines African Fiesta Benefit
March 1, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO – The realities of war are no laughing matter, but comedian Insane Wayne is lending humor to a good cause. Insane Wayne, also known as DeWayne Jackson headlines the African Fiesta benefit being held at the Sierra 2 Center on Saturday, March 2. The benefit, set to run 6:00-11:00 p.m., is being hosted by [...]
Sacramento Cracking Down on Handheld Cell Use While Driving
February 25, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Police Department has teamed up with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Highway Patrol, and 36 other law enforcement agencies across the greater Sacramento region to eliminate motorists’ hand-held cell phone use and texting. The effort is [...]
100 Black Men Host Young Men’s Conference
February 22, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO – There is much in society to tear down the young Black male. A local group has worked for the past two decades at building them up instead. The 100 Black Men of Sacramento, Inc. will host its 24th Annual Northern California African American Young Males Conference on Saturday, February 23. The event is [...]
MEL ASSAGAI: Allen Warren’s Unwavering Commitment
February 20, 2013 by
On a quiet Sunday afternoon two days before the November Election, Allen Warren was sitting in his campaign headquarters moving his fork through exquisite, fragrant cuisine from the several cultures of his supporters. Spicy southern chicken dishes, Mexican delicacies and the unique dishes of Hmong volunteers made up yet another campaign meal in his headquarters [...]
Roberts Family Development Center Hosts Parent Empowerment Workshop
February 20, 2013 by
NORTH SACRAMENTO – The Roberts Family Development Center in partnership with Mt. Olive Baptist Church is excited to present a parent empowerment workshop entitled “Promoting Parent Leadership for Student Success” featuring Dr. Darlene Willis & Marsha Dobson. This Workshop will be held Saturday, February 23rd and will be held a Mt. Olive Baptist Church located [...]
MLK Essay Contest Winners To Be Honored
February 18, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO – The Friends of the Library, Martin Luther King Branch will honor and award the winners of its 20th annual essay contest on Thursday, February 28. The theme of this year’s contest is “I Have A Dream.” local students in grades 4-9 will present their interpretation of Dr. King’s speech. The winner of the [...]
Black Superintendents & Administrators Convene Annual Conference
February 15, 2013 by
SACRAMENTO – Many of the state’s leading educators will gather in Sacramento Feb. 20-22 as the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) convenes its annual conference, with an agenda to develop strategies for tackling some of the most difficult challenges facing Black students across California. With President Obama’s executive order — the [...]
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