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Sunday, August 29th, 2010

On August 21, the Delta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity sponsored an “White Linen Gala,” a Black-Greek fundraising event that highlighted the importance of Higher Education Scholarships for African-American students in the greater Denver area. The inaugural “White Linen Gala” took place in the Hampden Hall Event Center in Englewood, and was well attended by [...]
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

On August 7, several current and former National Basketball Association players joined forces to “Bowl for Haiti,” a charity bowling match at Lucky Strike in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. Chris Paul, Baron Davis, Rich Paul, Etan Thomas, Mark Fassett, Andray Blatche Fans played alongside Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City); Baron Davis (LA Clippers); Richard Hamilton [...]
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010

The BET Foundation and BET networks just wrapped up their annual Summer Camp for Girls in Alabama. The residential camp is a program that provides African-American girls, ages 10-12, with the knowledge and skills to make healthy lifestyle choices. Through a series of fun, age-appropriate activities, the program addresses childhood obesity and teaches girls about nutrition, fitness, [...]
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010

On Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 the President awarded 13 remarkable citizens from across the country with the second highest civilian honor in our nation. Each honoree, as nominated by their neighbors across the country has gone above and beyond to make a difference in his or her community. 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal Winners Dr. Roberta [...]
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Girl Scouts of the USA enlisted four models from Wilhelmina Curve to celebrate The Changing Face of Fashion. A set of videos exploring self esteem and personal empowerment from the perspectives of plus size models Lizzie Miller, Anansa Sims, Leona Palmer and Julie Henderson, The Changing Face of Fashion was directed and shot by lifestyle [...]
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The ScottCares Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to embracing the arts, while teaching and promoting computer literacy and technology. Through service projects, fundraisers, and educational programs the ScottCares Foundation positively affects lives in the community. Scott Abdul-Salaam founder of ScottCares Foundation center with students On July 15, Scott Abdul-Salaam founder of the ScottCares Foundation [...]
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

On July 6, 2010, WNBA Washington Mystics star Chasity Melvin met with Girls Inc. of Washington, D.C. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. the young ladies of Girls Inc. talked with Chasity about her experience as a professional basketball player, the obstacles she had to overcome to become the strong, independent woman she is today, [...]
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Friday, July 16th, 2010

On July 15, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Haitian Relief Fund provided three humanitarian organizations with a combined donation of $100,000 for the relief and rebuilding work they are doing in Haiti. The check presentation took place at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington D.C. where Partners in Health, CARE USA, and the American Red Cross received [...]
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

On July 14, Quiana Childress, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Arkansas, who was once homeless and forced to live out of a car, received a $25,000 scholarship from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. during its 30thanniversary luncheon held during AKA’s 64th biennial convention in St. Louis. Childress, who graduated [...]
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Friday, July 9th, 2010

on Friday, July 2, 2010, McDonald’s presented its 2010 365Black Awards, continuing to recognize prominent African Americans who influence and inspire greatness among African Americans and all Americans. Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete, Rita Mack,Henry Louis Gates Jr & Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore This year McDonald’s recognized Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.; Lieutenant General [...]