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Will the Real Church Please Stand Up!: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up!

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I remember when the Black church was the pillar of the community. The church toned the bell for comm…
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4 days agoWill the Real Church Please Stand Up!
P.R.E.T.T.Y. Pioneer Newsletter: P.R.E.T.T.Y. Pioneer Newsletter

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September Topic: Dream Beyond Your Means Forgetting about fear when you are going against s…
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4 days agoP.R.E.T.T.Y. Pioneer Newsletter
Closing of Chan's Market on Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena: Closing of Chan’s Market on Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena

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I confronted, Mike, owner of the market, with this greeting “Is it true that you guys are closing the market.” I received no verbal answer, only a tear in his eyes. At this point, I couldn’t help but…
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4 days agoClosing of Chan’s Market on Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena
Sports Watching & Wondering: Sports Watching & Wondering

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Trojans Beat Longhorns! I think that most of the local fans expected the Trojans to be winner…
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4 days agoSports Watching & Wondering
2017 Health Summit: 2017 Health Summit

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4 days ago2017 Health Summit
Those Annoying Sounds of Silence: Those Annoying Sounds of Silence

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It was in the 60s when Simon and Garfunkel recorded their famous song, “The Sounds of Silence.” I…
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4 days agoThose Annoying Sounds of Silence
FREE Screenings, Flu Shots and Shoes at the 10th Annual Health Summit: FREE Screenings, Flu Shots and Shoes at the 10th Annual Health Summit

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On Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the 10th Annual Health Summit will be held…
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4 days agoFREE Screenings, Flu Shots and Shoes at the 10th Annual Health Summit
Hurricane Irma – A Native Son’s Story: Hurricane Irma – A Native Son’s Story

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Devastating situation are the two words my cousin Mario Leonard, who previously lived in Pasaden…
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4 days agoHurricane Irma – A Native Son’s Story
California State Legislature Approves SB 478 Ensures Students Receive Transfer Degrees: California State Legislature Approves SB 478 Ensures Students Receive Transfer Degrees

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SB 478, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), passed the California State Legislature with bipartisan support and is heading to the Governor’s desk. The bill requ…
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4 days agoCalifornia State Legislature Approves SB 478 Ensures Students Receive Transfer Degrees
Black Women Rock: Black Women Rock

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Sloan Stephens won the U. S. Tennis Association Championship this past week, adding her name to…
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4 days agoBlack Women Rock
Creating a Successful Special Event: Creating a Successful Special Event

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“Think about what you want to do and how you want to engage with your guests. Think about what y…
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4 days agoCreating a Successful Special Event
“And the Award Goes To...”: “And the Award Goes To…”

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I love movies, especially a good drama or “tear-jerker”. Sometimes the most fascinating ones are…
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4 days ago“And the Award Goes To…”
Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc ® Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Greater Los Angeles Community: Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc ® Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Greater...

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Los Angeles, CA (August 3, 2017) - Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter, supported by The Ivy Heritage Foundation, Inc. (501(c)3), is celebrating 90 years of service in the Los Angeles community with a Scholarsh…
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4 days agoAlpha Kappa Sorority, Inc ® Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Greater...
“Following the Footsteps of Our Founders” Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.’s 42nd Annual Installation and Awards Dinner: “Following the Footsteps of Our Founders” Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.�...

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On Saturday September 23, 2017, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. (BWL) will swear in its 2017-2018 ofﬁcers at its 42nd Annual Installation and Awards Dinner. The signature even…
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4 days ago“Following the Footsteps of Our Founders” Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.�...

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