St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Pastor Ephraim Williams

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OAK PARK – “That’s my pastor!” It’s not uncommon for members of a church to be proud of being associated with a minister and to vocalize their appreciation for his or her spiritual guidance. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the direction and leadership of its pastor, Dr. Ephraim Williams this month. The church [...]

U-CAN to Host Historically Black College Recruitment Fair

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SACRAMENTO – The United College Action Network (U-CAN) will present the 11th Annual Historically Black College Recruitment Fair at two schools in Sacramento this weekend. Sacramento Charter High School’s recruitment fair is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 14. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the fair will be held at Monterey Trail High School [...]

Rebuild McKinley! Run and Walk for the Playground

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EAST SACRAMENTO – A benefit 5k Run/Walk and Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run to Rebuild McKinley Playground will take place on Saturday, September 8, at 8:15 a.m. Race day registration will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run will take place at 8:15 a.m. and the 5k Run/Walk [...]

Congress of African Peoples Hosts Blacks Political Convention

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OAK PARK – The Congress of African Peoples (CAP) presents its 2012 Black Political Convention locally on Saturday, September 8. The event, in its third year, will be held at the Women’s Civic Improvement Center, 3555 3rd Ave., in historic Oak Park. It is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The purpose [...]

Local Africa Day Summit Celebrates Africa Diaspora

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SACRAMENTO – A local group believes the solution to issues like health, jobs and the breakdown of the Black family is “California Grown” and is spearheading efforts to bring a cross-section of leaders together to focus on rebuilding. Black Agriculture will co-host Africa Day celebrating the Africa Diaspora, Friday, May 25 at 11:30 a.m. on [...]

Annual Urban League Fundraiser Has Vegas Spin

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SACRAMENTO – The Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) is bring “Sin City” to Sacramento for a night of entertainment, dinner and games. The GSUL will host its 12th Annual Unity Ball on Thursday, May 24, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Sacramento. The event starts at 6:00 with a general reception and gaming. Dinner is [...]