A look at philanthropy, education. social justice, healthcare, the homelessness and charity involvement from our perspective.
HOLLYWOOD-Miss America Mallory Hagan may now be the most famous pancake flipper in the world thanks to her two-day run in the Southland of churning them out fast and hot. Serving as the spokesperson for […]
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a global and national leader when it comes to specializing and taking care of children inflicted with burns and neuromusculoskeletal issues. On New Year’s Day, the world got to see […]
PASADENA- Every year the Tournament of Roses bring out the “wow” factor with all of the illustrious and beautifully-crafted floats that mark the start of the New Year. And every year those floats that are […]
Hollywood-Action speaks louder than words. NBA star Kobe Bryant is a person who speaks volumes by what he does instead of talking about it. Everyone knows what Bryant can do on the basketball court. His […]
LOS ANGELES-Boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. can pretty much do whatever he wants in the ring. Pound for pound, Mayweather is the best in the business. The super welterweight’s unblemished 43-0 record illustrates that […]
LOS ANGELES-The Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) is a lot more than a drop off spot for parents wanting to get rid of their kids for the day. There’s more to the children-friendly […]
By Jenga Mwendo America’s Wire Writers Group NEW ORLEANS—The New York Times Magazine recently ran a story on my home, the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, a place one of the most powerful newspapers […]
They say laughter is good for the soul. Sometimes laughing your way through situations can bring you to a level of peace and comfort. Los Angeles Lakers star Metta World Peace is doing his best […]
Republican State Legislatures across the nation have implemented a deceptive but effective campaign to turn the financial condition of public pension funds into the cause of state and local government budget deficits. It’s actually the […]
Former runway model Monique Brown is a game-changer. Much like the way her husband-the great Jim Brown-has been able to reshape people’s lives, Monique wants to make a difference. Like her husband, Monique sees the […]
Over 20 years ago, Earvin “Magic” Johnson seemingly could do no wrong. He had that Midas touch that many would come to adore or envy. It seemed like everything the Lansing, Michigan native touched would […]
By Dennis J. Freeman Pasadena, California-Kara Thio has had 20 years to be grateful for the life she has. It is a young life that was nearly snuffed out by a rare disease, which required […]
The graduation rates of African American athletes playing for Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams are still miles apart compared to their white counterpart, according to a new report put out by The Institute for […]
By Dennis J. Freeman There are many stories about the wonderful contributions African Americans have made throughout this country that are hidden away. There are many tales of heroism, bravery and overachievement that have been […]
By Dennis J. Freeman When Major League Baseball’s annual Urban Invitational came to town a couple of months ago, author Daryl Russell Grigsby embraced the moment. He loved it. He was in his element. As […]
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