Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
Actress Keke Palmer (best known for her role in Akeelah & The Bee) visited The Scholastic Store on Monday afternoon in New York City and read some stories from, ‘Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True tales‘ to her young fans.
The 15 year-old currently stars in her own scripted show on Nickelodeon entitled, True Jackson: V.P. and currently has one upcoming motion picture release this year. Go Keke!
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Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), recognized each year on February 7th, is a national mobilization effort designed to encourage black people to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved with HIV/AIDS, as it continues to devastate black communities.
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day planners and organizers nationwide are committed to increasing awareness of this deadly disease. Celebrity spokespersons involved in this year’s campaign include: Kimberly Elise, Hill Harper, Taraji P. Henson, Lance Gross, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ludacris, General Colin Powell, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tavis Smiley, among others.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 |
Usher attended a day of service at Simon Elementary School on Monday, January 19, in Washington D.C.
Working with MTV and ServiceNation, in collaboration with CityYear, Heart of America and D.C. Cares, Usher led a group of 200 young volunteers in a makeover project at Washington, DC, participating in this year’s historic Inaugural activities.
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Monday, January 19, 2009 |
President-elect Barack Obama makes a statement while helping to paint the walls at the Sasha Bruce House, a shelter for teens Monday, January 19, in Washington, DC., Obama stopped at Sasha Bruce House to promote his ‘Day Of Service’ program in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. His wife Michelle Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Biden also participated in various programs.
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Monday, January 19, 2009 |
On the third Monday of January, schools, federal offices and the like across America remain closed as we celebrate the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought; a time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality and dignity of all races and peoples; a time to remember the message of change through nonviolence. Although many people see this as “a day without work” or “a day away from school,” it is so much more than that; it is the celebration of equality, the celebration of freedom and the celebration of a truly inspiring individual. Continue Reading »
Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
Peep the promotional video for the National CARES Mentoring Movement featuring a number of celebs including Oprah, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Spike Lee, Ciara and Harry Belafonte.
Check out the website to find mentoring opportunities near you and how you can help motivate and guide a young person.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Future First Lady Michelle Obama recorded a video to tell more about President-elect Obama’s call for a national day of service to Renew America Together.
Be sure to check out local events near you. You can also enter the Presidential Inaugural Committee’s YouTube Contest by recording a short video of what you plan to do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The winner will receive a personal phone call from Mrs. Obama.
