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Lampkin Foundation Calls for Volunteers for June 1 Tree Planting Event
Join D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation volunteers and its community partners as it holds its second neighborhood tree planting event Saturday, June 1, 2019. This year’s event will take place at Ontario’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Grove and D St. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in lending a hand can drop in anytime that morning. - May 23, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Earns GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency
Platinum Seal Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results. - May 01, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Composer Nathan Felix Present 6-Pianos "In Surround Sound"
The 6-Piano Project will be a collaboration between Nathan Felix and Sawyer Yards. For this event Felix will collect and restore pianos via Craigslist. Then on May 4th 2019, the Houston community will be invited to enjoy an evening of music performed on these restored pianos, concluding with Felix’s compositions specifically written for six pianos in which the audience will sit in the middle of the performance space. - April 23, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Lampkin Foundation Annual Report Highlights Stories and Impact of Key Initiatives
$1000 in university scholarships, disaster relief for fire victims, and foundations' food scarcity initiative continues. - April 11, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Last Chance to Participate in April 6 Zonta Douglas County Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Annual Trivia Event raises money to help fund scholarships and grants that improve the lives of women and children, both locally and at the international level. - April 04, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Association of South-Asian A Cappella Announces Third Annual All-American Awaaz
Seven A Cappella groups will compete for the title of National Champion of South-Asian A Cappella in Washington, D.C. - March 25, 2019 - Association of South-Asian A cappella
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “Gloria: Lifting the Veil on Vivaldi’s Masterpiece”
The untold story of a composer, an orphanage, and the music of the women and girls of the Ospedale della Pietà conservatory in 18th century Venice. Conducted by Melodia Artistic Director Cynthia Powell; Directed by Christa Scott-Reed, script by Pam McAllister - March 22, 2019 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
St. Clair Butterfly Foundation Named "2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits
Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews - March 22, 2019 - St. Clair Butterfly Foundation
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to Host Transgender Day of Visibility Event
A panel event and open house where Lehigh Valley residents can learn about transgender people and the issues that are important to them. - March 20, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Wicca Appoints a New Arch Priest, Rev. Dusty Dionne
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC), an International Wiccan Church, is elevating a new Archpriest into its ranks after 5 years of being without one when the previous Archpriest passed away. Rt. Rev. Dusty Dionne, who has been a High Priest within the ATC for over almost a decade, will be elevated... - March 08, 2019 - The Aquarian Tabernacle Church
Zonta Douglas County Announces 15th Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Zonta Douglas County continues to make significant contributions to the community by raising money through its Trivia Event. - March 02, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
Mulan, Make Up! A Contemporary Queer Art Exhibition Opens in Westwood
Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present Mulan, Make Up! Queer Art Exhibition from February 22 to April 6, 2019. Curated by Yu Cheng-Ta, Mulan, Make Up! is a multidisciplinary exhibition combining film screenings, a visual arts exhibition, and a series of performances. The opening reception will be held at 7pm on Friday, February 22 at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. - February 15, 2019 - Taiwan Academy
Work Exchange Platform Work For Lodgings Launched
Announcing the launch of Work For Lodgings, a new platform that caters for the exchange of work for accommodation. - February 13, 2019 - Work For Lodgings
New Chabad Center to be Inaugurated in Jacksonville
Community is welcome to inauguration of the New Chabad of Southside Center on Sunday Feb. 24th. - February 06, 2019 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
First African American Muslim Mother Duo Embark on Changing the Narrative of Children’s Books and Animation
As new mothers they noticed a lack of books and children’s animated stories featuring African-American and/or African-American Muslim children as the main characters. That’s when the Muslim mommy duo decided to create Omera Productions. - January 28, 2019 - Omera Productions
Arab American Cultural Society (AACS) Rallied Local Businesses, and Sponsors to Provide Support to Local TSA Workers
Saturday, January 26th members of the Arab American Cultural Society visited with DFW airport’s TSA workers; they provided 140 meals, and $1200 worth of gift cards to offer some sort of relief during the government shutdown. AACS partnered with local businesses to help sponsor the relief... - January 28, 2019 - AACS
Colorado Harpists Perform with Parker Symphony for Valentine’s Day Concert
Colorado harpists Don Hilsberg and Janet Harriman will perform with the Parker Symphony on February 15 for their Valentine's Day concert. - January 25, 2019 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Scholares Minores Pro Musica Antiqua to Perform in Dallas February 7-14, 2019
Jan Karski Polish School of Dallas announces the Small Big Hearts Foundation and the Camerata Dallas Chamber Orchestra have partnered to bring to Dallas a world-famous early music children ensemble, Scholares Minores Pro Musica Antiqua from Poniatowa, Poland. - January 25, 2019 - Jan Karski Polish School of Dallas
Kauai's Women In Theatre Seeks Unpublished Plays
Women In Theatre’s Biennial 10-Minute Play Festival in Kauai. Closing date: 01 April 2019. Prizes for Best Written and Best Staged plays. 10 plays will be selected from the first 100 submitted. Fee per entry but only one play will be selected per playwright. Looking for unpublished, unproduced plays that are fresh and inventive. Maximum of 5 characters and minimal technical support given preference. Submission guidelines found at www.WomenInTheatre.Org. Email: KauaiShortsFestival@gmail.com - January 21, 2019 - Women In Theatre
Baltimore Organization Announces 1,000 Dollar "Black Futures Micro-Grant" Award to Greater Baltimore "Changemakers"
CLLCTIVLY.org is a social impact organization in Baltimore, Maryland that serves as a resource for those seeking to find, fund and partner with Black social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore community. Founded by Jamye Wooten, CLLCTIVLY seeks to foster collaboration, increase social impact and amplify the voices of local Black-led organizations. - January 17, 2019 - CLLCTIVLY
Spirit Mountain Retreat Helps Women Veterans with PTSD
Spirit Mountain Retreat, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Idyllwild, CA is offering several retreat weekends for women veterans with PTSD titled, “Return to Yourself, A Resiliency Retreat for Women Veterans with PTSD.” The retreats will take place on during three weekends in 2019: January 24-27; March 7-10; and May 2-5. - December 30, 2018 - Spirit Mountain Retreat
Krewe of Selene Crowns New Royalty
Krewe of Selene celebrates 21 years hosting their Coronation Ball and crowning 2018-2019 Queen and King. - December 18, 2018 - Krewe of Selene
Meet the Savvy Woman Behind Atlanta's 1st Fitness NightClub, AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio
Meet Sonya Simpson, an African American female and her savvy team behind AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio - a unique Pilates studio located in Atlanta's downtown midtown area. AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio is a revolutionary complete studio experience, founded by Sonya, that merges... - December 12, 2018 - AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio
UC Santa Cruz Student Aitanna Parker Selected as 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee
UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management student, Aitanna R. Parker has been selected as the 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee. The award will facilitate her travel to Nairobi, (Kenya) for the 2018 Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (Dec. 19th through 21st). The scholarship honors the legacy of the "First Lady of the Black Press," Ethel L. Payne (1911 - 1991). - December 11, 2018 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Harlem School of the Arts Announces New Chief Development Officer, Talya Westbrook
Poised for continued grown and expansion. - December 06, 2018 - Harlem School of the Arts
Canadian Artist, Gallery Join with Denver Non-Profit to Assist Ugandan Women
To Help Ugandan Women Rebuild Lives and Communities, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, Canadian Artist David Kibuuka and Toronto Gallery Join Hands - December 06, 2018 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 2018
Connecticut Concert Ballet, a semi-professional not-for-profit organization, is proud to present the 2018 production of The Nutcracker in the Hartford, Connecticut area. - December 03, 2018 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
2nd Annual Treasure Coast Puerto Rican Day Parade
The 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival is a free event for the Puerto Rican & Hispanic Community. The event focuses on entertainment, cultural events, food, and the best Pina Coladas. Come and Enjoy the Parade at 1:00 PM. There will be a playground for kids; $1.00... - November 27, 2018 - Treasure Coast Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc.
German Heritage Foundation of New Braunfels Presents 2018 Christkindlmarkt
This free 2-day event promises visitors a German inspired open air Christmas market complete with food, drink, German inspired craft beer, handcrafted Gluehwein, German music, singing, and dancing and an open-air market with vendors selling Christmas ornaments and décor, and handcrafted artisan gifts. With lots of activities for all ages, like a rock-climbing wall, bungee trampolines, educational activities, face painting and photos with the Christkind and Santa & Mrs. Claus. - November 21, 2018 - GHFoNB
Parker Symphony & PACE Center Host Food Drive
The PACE Center and the Parker Symphony Orchestra are hosting a food drive to benefit the Parker Task Force. - November 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC 2018 Fall Season Where Shadow Chases Light
New York's premier women's choir celebrates 15 years with two premieres of original works from emerging women composers: World Premiere Red Bird, by Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian (British Composer Award winner, London Symphony Orchestra Composer in Residence); and New York premiere Where Shadow Chases Light, by Deanna Witkowski. Plus Eric Whitacre, Gustav Holst, Elena Kats-Chernin, and George Orban. - November 03, 2018 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
The War Bride: an Interactive Headphone Opera Will Premiere at Luminaria Festival
Mexican-American composer, Nathan Felix, will use headphones to present his new opera titled, The War Bride, at Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Two performances will occur on Saturday, November 10th starting at 7:30pm and 8:30pm in Hemisfair Park. Felix is known for his... - November 02, 2018 - Nathan Felix
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
The Parker Symphony Kicks Off Veteran's Day Events
This Friday October 26, the Parker Symphony Orchestra will kick off the Veteran’s Day events in the Denver area with a tribute concert titled "Salute." - October 24, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Sisters of Sexuality: Five Shades of Play Launches New Radio Show
The first ever weekly radio show on sexuality amongst the African-American community is set to take place on Wednesday October 17th, 8pm EST, 5pm PST. Hosted by a combined force of leading experts of, erotic educators, sexologists and sexperts who will challenge the perceptions and misconceptions in the mainstream media and outdated notions of sex. - October 17, 2018 - Sisters of Sexuality
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
Children’s Home Network Hosts the 36th Annual Golf Classic and Luau Benefitting At-Risk Children and Families in Tampa Bay and Surrounding Communities
Children's Home Network's Luau still has available tickets for sale. - October 10, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Children's Home Network Receives a Grant as Part of Cultivating Healthy Communities Program
Program to address the self-care of Kinship grandparents and caregivers utilizing the $100,000 awarded through the Aetna Foundation. - October 06, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Names Aliya Bhatia VP of Program Services
Experienced Professional Known for Innovative Youth Programs Tapped for Important Role - September 21, 2018 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Joanna Lumley Asks All to Donate to "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims" Campaign
Humans Of Our World, the humanitarian foundation set up by media entrepreneur, director and philanthropist, Pritan Ambroase, has launched a campaign: "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims." This campaign is officially supported by actress and philanthropist Joanna Lumley, and she urges people to donate to support survivors of the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. - September 15, 2018 - Humans of Our World
Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Composer Premieres 6-Sided Keyboard & Reimagines Museum Through Music, Performance Art, Cosplay and Scavenger Hunt
Explore music and performance art in all corners of the museum highlighted by a scavenger hunt, cosplay and grand finale of the 6-sided Keyboard. Composer, Nathan Felix has assembled an eclectic group of musicians and performers, such as Justin Boyd & From Those Who Follow the Echoes, who will use the theme of “electro” and “synthesizer” for their original compositions. - September 12, 2018 - Nathan Felix
The Parker Symphony Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice
The Parker Symphony Orchestra joins the Colorado Mormon Chorale in “Salute” - a concert to pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice and veterans and active military with patriotic songs, music of consolation, and spirit-rousing anthems. - September 09, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Walking Tour of Amazing Graffiti Art in Digbeth Launched by Walk Run Cycle Birmingham
A new self-guided walking tour around the exciting, and often beautiful, graffiti art of Digbeth in Birmingham has been released onto the free Walk Run Cycle Birmingham app (available on itunes and google play) and website at walkruncycle.com/graffiti-art-of-digbeth-walk. - September 06, 2018 - Walk Run Cycle
Transcontinental Electric Skateboard Ride by 61 Year Old Skateboarder
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum founder, Jack Smith (61), has resumed his electric skateboard ride across America. His original 2016 ride began in Eugene, Oregon and ended in Mountain Home, Idaho after 460 miles. His second attempt began on August 16th, 2018 in Mountain Home, Idaho. The e-board ride... - September 04, 2018 - Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
The 2nd Annual Sakura Park Festival Brings the World to Morningside Heights
On September 9, the 2nd Annual Sakura Park Festival will host premiere artists, performers, and chefs for a full day with live, hands-on experiences for the area’s college-age students and families. This event is presented by International House 12-8pm, with a 6:30pm performance by Jazzmobile. - August 29, 2018 - Morningside Area Alliance
CCSD School Board New Candidate Forum
The Quality Education Project (QEP) and Flip the Board are hosting a New Candidate Forum for all new candidates running for Charleston County School Board in November. - August 23, 2018 - Quality Education Project
Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America
50th Anniversary Miss Black America is crowned. The new titleholder is 28-year-old Ryann Richardson, a consumer technology exec who represented New York in the historic competition at Kansas City's Gem Theater. - August 21, 2018 - Miss Black America