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Dear Deanna!I work in an office of all women and always get invited to their children's birthday parties. The only problem is the fact that I don't have any children. My gift giving ideas are slim so I buy gift certificates to local book stores. Can you...
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I'M GLAD OBAMA MISSED HOME PLATE
President Obama caught a lot of comedic flak last week after his ceremonial first pitch at the Major League All-Star game failed to get across home plate. But I'm glad the throw came up short! It was a high-profile remind...
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Altadena Community Garden's held their 35th Annual BBQ Saturday, July 11 in the Garden, at 3330 Lincoln Avenue, The Altadena Community Garden, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Palm Street, one block north of Altadena Drive, is located at the site of ...
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The late King of Pop, Michael Jackson made us cognizant of the importance of having a living trust; and the importance of designating guardianship for ones children. If you are single and you should die today; have you designate someone to oversee and pro...
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In my last column, I focused on the first purpose of an Advance Health Care Directive, that of appointing an agent to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. In this column I will focus on the second purp...
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Black women are the most beautiful women in the world! We celebrate and promote that image of outstanding beauty. ‘Black Globe International Pageants' www.BlackGlobePageants.com is the fastest growing international pageant for Black Women today.
Mrs. a...
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Soaring dropout rates...rising suspensions and expulsions...police on campus...overly harsh discipline policies (one size fits all)...high poverty rates...court involvement...juvenile detention...all suggest a pipeline to prison is present at P.U.S.D.
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The inspiration for Amy Kahr¹s Gold Project, "Snuggles for Salinas," came during the immersion service program, VENAVER ("Come And See"), when she lived and worked with economically disadvantaged and homeless people at Dorothy's Place in Salinas, Califor...
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On July 19, 2009 at 9 AM, Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray will be the guest speaker. At 4 PM, First AME Church of Pasadena will be guests and Rev. LaGrant Moore, Sr. will be the speaker. This will be a historic moment. Please plan to be in attendance.
Brown Mem...
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Lamar Odom is twisting in the wind. As this column is being written, his contract negotiation with the Lakers has stalled. They are not that eager to have him back. This comes as both a surprise and a disappointment to him, since he incorrectly assumed th...
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi did the right thing when she shut down Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's effort to introduce a resolution honoring Michael Jackson on the House floor. Pelosi correctly pointed out that a debate on Michael Jackson's legacy would b...
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Frank Girardot, your Metro Editor, showed an ungracious spirit and shallow understanding of the meaning of a human life in his July 7 column, "Jackson's Life Not Worthy of Celebration." First of all, every human life is worthy of celebration on some level...
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Seven Pasadena Unified School District students attended the Pre College Enrichment Institute at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Over 125 students from Texas, California, Tennessee and Louisiana attended the program.
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Washington, DC - The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) is proud and elated to hear President Obama's announcement today that their 2009 honoree, Dr. Regina Benjamin, has been selected as the next U. S...
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"These six things doth the Lord hate: yea seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speak...
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The youth and young adults of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Pasadena, extend an invitation to the community and all churches to participate in our three night Youth and Young Adult Community Revival - Tuesday, July 21, Wednesday, July 22, and Th...
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Billy Mitchell Productions Announces the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series Billy Mitchell presents -"TRIBUTE TO WORLD MUSIC" Sunday July 26th, 7:00pm
Pasadena, California- Tribute to World Music combines performances of traditional music from various...
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Old Pasadena Management presents the Old Pasadena Film Festival, a free three-week movie series that unites film with urban settings, happening on Fridays and Saturdays, July 10 through 25. Featuring twelve screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is th...
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The Alkebu-lan Boys Choir will be presented in their annual concert, performing a wide selection of Music- Classical, Pop, Gospel, and Spirituals. Special presentation will be a "Tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson."
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