The Pasadena / San Gabrial Valley Journal News - Black African American Business, Educational and Social News

Gamma Zeta Boule Foundation Presents the “Rising to the Top” Scholarship Luncheon

Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation (GZBF) announced that they will hold their annual Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Chris Schauble, KTLA 5 Morning News Co-Anchor, will be the host for this celebration.

Mr. Nolan Rollins, President and CEO for the Los Angeles Urban League will be the Keynote Speaker for this event. In addition, Mr. Eric Holoman, President of Magic Johnson Enterprises and Dr. Michael Scott, noted humanitarian and physician will be honored for outstanding leadership and community excellence. Additional special recognition will be provided to community members Melvin Stevens and the late Ernest Crew.

Entertainment for the afternoon will be provided by the RAW Sugar Jazz Quintet which features an all-star lineup led by trumpeter Dr. Richard Allen Williams.

The Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation (GZBF) will also recognize twelve high school seniors graduating from the GZBF LAMP Mentor Program. The GZBF values academic achievement and is committed to ensuring that students have the resources necessary to further their educational pursuits.

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Pasadena Deltas Presents Successful Tenth Annual Young African American Women’s Conference

On Saturday, April 13, 2013 the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with numerous community partners, presented the Tenth Annual Young African American Women's Conference (YAAWC) for girls grades 7 to 12 at Pasadena City College (PCC). The theme was "Imagine Yourself . . . " and the event provided an opportunity for approximately 250 girls and their parents or guardians to explore their special talents and qualities; identify resources and tools to succeed in college; heighten their awareness of career options; and learn about relevant life issues. All participants received conference materials, numerous give-a-ways, continental breakfast, lunch and several chances to win great door prizes.

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Eagle Rock Eagles to Hold Memorial Day Event May 25 - 27

Los Angeles, CA – Glendale-Eagle Rock Fraternal Order of Eagles #2188 invites the community to be part of a special Memorial Day weekend to benefit disabled veterans and welcome home all Vietnam veterans May 25 - 27 at the Glendale-Eagle Rock Aerie, located at 1596 Yosemite Drive.

Festivities begin Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. with the opening of a Vietnam War Photo Gallery. Dinner will follow from 6:30 - 8 p.m. with entertainment after dinner. The event is open to the public for a $20 donation and includes admission to the gallery, dinner, entertainment and admission to the Aerie on Sunday.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26, for an Open House event with complimentary appetizers and a coupon for a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Festivities conclude at 5 p.m.

Monday, May 27, the Eagles will host a champagne breakfast from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. for $7. A Memorial Day ceremony will follow at Noon. The Vietnam War Photo Gallery will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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