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Lest We Forget: Frances Grice Champions Local Civil Rights Effort > By Dianne Anderson Long before the notion of Green jobs, sustainable communities and clean energy, there was Frances Grice and the push for equal education through Operation Second Chance. Coming to the Westside of San Bernardino from Michigan, Grice recalls the high ...

Harriet Tubman: Moses of Her People > Harriet Tubman was born into harsh slavery as Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman married a free African American at 25. Several years later, fearing she would be sold South, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia where she met William Still, the Philadelphia Stationmaster of the Underground Railroad and learned how the system worked. ...

McDonald’s to Present 21st Young Black Scholars Family Conference > Free One-Day Conference Aims to Jumpstart the College Admissions Process for 8-12 Grade Students and their Parents McDonald’s will present the 21st Annual Young Black Scholars Family Conference on Saturday, March 3 at California State University, Long Beach. Themed “Marked for Excellence,” the free one-day conference will help prepare 8ththrough 12th grade students and their parents on the college admissions process. The ...

Victor Valley Mourns Death of Tuskegee Airman > By Eliz Dowdy Prior to the opening of the film “Red Tails”, the nation was abuzz with the antics of those Black pilots who made history, shattered ethnic myths, and survived the prevailing thoughts of the day to succeed beyond anyone's expectations. Thursday morning, January 19, one of those men, Luther Jefferson, left planet ...

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32nd Annual Orange County Black History Parade

By Dianne Anderson

Not surprisingly, this weekend the Black History Parade and Cultural Faire promises all of the good food, choice retail vendors, great speakers, and everything else that the community has come to expect from their annual top of the line celebration, entertainment, and festivities.

But after the fun and games are over, folks may be surprised when they get home to find the most important stuff of it all. Read more...

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Congratulations to the Image Award nominees and especially my dear Dr. John Carlos, who is being recognized for “The John Carlos Story.” John says just being nominated is such an honor because others are Harry Belafonte and Dr. Connie Rice … That is very good company. NAACP members can vote for Dr. John or others …

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Parade Gets Ready for Big One

By Dianne Anderson

Think Black history, and disaster preparedness is usually not the first thing that comes to mind.

But for Malika Rahmaan, it should be.

Not if, but when, the state of California will get a 7.7 earthquake. Major power outages, access to food, water and shelter is sure to impact the low income and

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Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Heard lots of compliments about the Black Historical Society’s meeting and the food prepared by Nellie Berry. I thought everybody knew how good she cooks!

Hope the numbers were over the top for attendance of “Red Tails.” I remember when Judy (St. Jude) Sampson would organize theater parties … Speaking of

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Sickle Cell, Keeping the Faith

By Dianne Anderson

Giving back 74 units of blood to the community at a recent Orange County blood drive was more than just restocking the shelves for Star Simmons; it was a good faith gesture.

Her son had used up 49 units when his organs completely shut down in a Sickle Cell crisis. His heart stopped, he drew his last breath.

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Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

The OC NAACP needs a meeting place! We do not have funds to pay $50 a month that churches want, or the $6 per car for Bowers. Seems so little to ask for supporting the 100-year plus civil rights organization. So many just want to be

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Black Caucus Needs Black Orgs

By Dianne Anderson

Kicking off the first leg of the Black Caucus Progressing Together 2012 Tour this week, the Orange County Young Democrats plan to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday in a big way–around increasing the Black vote.

Nicholas Anas, chair of OCYD, said the event marks the start of what he hopes will bring more Black voters to partner with their organization for a strong Obama run.

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Belated birthday wishes to Shon Berry (December 10), and if you watched BET’s Parental Control, that was Lauren Hayes, with mom Lorie and uncle … Yes, she’s one of the Hayes, “cooks with looks and talent” … Also our Stephanie Johnson is building a great reputation as a makeup artist and stylist. Her ultimate objective is to work with the Make a Wish Foundation.

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100 BMOC, Winning Attitude Taps Young Black Talent

By Dianne Anderson

Probably the hardest part about working with Black kids in Orange County is dispelling the myth that they are all born with a silver spoon and come from crème de la crème stock.

More accurately, a lot of Black families in the big Orange are struggling, with many of the young men from single family households.

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

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Victor Valley Mourns Death of Tuskegee Airman

By Eliz Dowdy Prior to the opening of the film “Red Tails”, the nation was abuzz with the antics of those Black pilots who made history, shattere...
read full article

Lest We Forget: Frances Grice Champions Local Civil Rights Effort

By Dianne Anderson Long before the notion of Green jobs, sustainable communities and clean energy, there was Frances Grice and the push for equal edu...
read full article

McDonald’s to Present 21st Young Black Scholars Family Conference

Free One-Day Conference Aims to Jumpstart the College Admissions Process for 8-12 Grade Students and their Parents McDonald’s will present the 21st A...
read full article

Harriet Tubman: Moses of Her People

Harriet Tubman was born into harsh slavery as Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman married a free African American at 25. Several years l...
read full article