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Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Program Celebrates Grandparents in Tampa Bay as Mayor Bob Buckhorn Proclaims September 14th as Grandparents Day Celebration 2018
The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network will celebrate all grandparents, and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay on September 13th and 14th in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Sadly, there are many children ages 0-18 in Tampa Bay who are removed from their parents... - August 18, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Podcast Answering “What Makes Us Human?” Launches in Denver
What makes you...you? Is it your DNA, culture, or environment? The digital anthropology magazine SAPIENS.org is releasing its first podcast series titled SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human to ask and answer questions surrounding the human experience. Series hosts Dr. Jen Shannon from the... - August 13, 2018 - House of Pod
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Their Monthly Film Festival on August 25th with a Spotlight on Cinema from Developing Nations
Join NFMLA on August 25th at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles as they spotlight cinema from Developing Nations in partnership with Film Liaisons In California Statewide (FLICS). - August 09, 2018 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Parker Symphony Announces Their 2018-2019 Season
Tickets are on sale for Parker Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season presented by Parker Arts. Season includes returning favorites like the "A Classic Parker Holiday" as well as a new family holiday concert and a salute to WWI. - August 02, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
11th Annual African Landing Day Commemoration Festival Sponsored by Project 1619
Project 1619, Hampton, VA will be hosting the 11th Annual African Landing Day Commemoration Festival from August 24-25, 2018. The first enslaved Africans brought to English occupied North America were taken and sold at Point Comfort, present day Fort Monroe in Hampton, on August 25, 1619. The festival is a commemoration of their arrival and the subsequent beginning of chattel slavery, 400 years of social, economic, educational, political, and policing disparities. - August 01, 2018 - Project 1619
The 34th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Will Take Place on Sunday, August 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Stepping Off 38th Street Down Madison Ave, Manhattan
The NYC Pakistan Day Parade is the largest celebration of Pakistan Independence Day in North America. - July 31, 2018 - Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Committee
Welcome to the RAG App: The Social Utility App Un-Disrupting the Music Industry
Recording Artists Guild (RAG), a non-profit focused on empowering recording artists since 2009 launches its new social utility app. The app provides users with tools, resources, and technology to help monetize their skills and IP while bringing them exposure and a platform to make their voices heard. The RAG app is the first music association that gives its members the ability to cast their secured vote for the RAG Awards via a mobile app. - June 25, 2018 - Recording Artists Guild
Camp Carter International Karate Association Pledge to Donate $1700 to Vallejo Sister City Association "Youth Sports Diplomacy Asia Trip 2018"
Grandmaster/Hanshi James Carter has pledged to donate $1700 for this lifetime experience for Vallejo Sister City Association Inner City Youth to participate in Goodwill Sports Games in Asia, "They will travel the world and be seen as sports diplomats." - June 21, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Museum Americana Launches Artist, Eden Page of Unique Background with Cultural Roots in Art
The Whisky A Go Go, on June 21, 2018 at 7:30pm, begins the tour of Eden Page’s Summer Solstice Show, performing “Haunting Melodies To Rise The Dead.” Eden Page, singer, songwriter, producer, is from the Seattle area, Bainbridge Island, WA. Eden was conceived, born and began her... - June 19, 2018 - Museum Americana
Parker Symphony is Holding Auditions for 2018-19 Season
The Parker Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Saturday August 25, 2018. - June 16, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Art in the Park: Disadvantaged Atlanta Youth Collaborate with Local Artist to Paint a Two-Story Mural on Their Apartment Building
Residents of the West End Oakland City Apartments will get a new mural on the front of their apartment building, and the residents' children will help paint it. Local artist and muralist, Muhammad Suber, also known as Artist InUs, was commissioned by Evolving Arts of America and Chisom Housing Group to paint a two story mural on the facade of the West End site of the Oakland City West End Apartments, an affordable housing complex on Howell Place SW in Historic West End section of Atlanta. - June 13, 2018 - Evolving Arts of America, Inc.
Vice President Pence, Ryan, Pelosi, Schumer to Address Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic Conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2018 - Esperanza
Camp Carter International Karate Association Lunch Ceremony at Randolph Hotel, Oxford, England; Award Certificate of Rank to Hanshi John F. Kennedy
Camp Carter International Karate Association President James Carter will present the 8th Dan promotion to John F. Kennedy. Grandmaster Joong Nam and Hanshi Ralph Percelle, both 9th Dan, petitioned Camp Carter International Karate Association to promote John F. Kennedy to Hanshi. - June 09, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Afromaha Presents Inaugural African Cultural Festival in Omaha
Afromaha is proud to present the inaugural African Cultural Festival in Omaha on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 12pm-8pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event incorporates authentic African music, art, dance, fashion, and cuisine in celebration of the diversity of the... - May 26, 2018 - Afromaha
Politicians and Faith Leaders to Discuss Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - May 25, 2018 - Esperanza
Project Taboo of Blood by NARII Foundation Organised an Event Amongst Mentally Challenged Women Helping Them Combat Menstruation Challenges
Taboo of Blood is a Menstruation Hygiene and Awareness project initiated by an NGO named NARII Foundation in New Delhi, India. The NGO is working towards empowering women and making their lives better. - May 24, 2018 - NARII Foundation
Announcing the Launch of Fountain City Performing Arts
With much excitement, they are announcing the launch of Fountain City Performing Arts, an educational outreach program for LGBTQ teens and allies. FCPA will sponsor both a youth chorus and youth instrumental ensemble with a focus on social justice programming and performance. The official launch... - May 19, 2018 - Fountain City Performing Arts
Registration for the 3rd Annual Breaking Clays for Kids Clay Shoot Now Open Announces Family Service Association and Get Involved Company
The Bob Klein Breaking Clays for Kids - 3rd Annual Clay Shoot benefitting the Children's Center of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties is officially open for registration for the July 13th Clay Shoot. - May 18, 2018 - Get Involved Company
Parker Symphony Orchestra Announces New Concertmaster
Music Director René Knetsch and the Parker Symphony Orchestra announce the appointment of Cynthia Carrier as the orchestra’s new concertmaster. Ms. Carrier succeeds former concertmaster Nadya Hill. Ms. Carrier is an established violinist and music teacher. She was the assistant... - May 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Record Year for Bay Area Apartment Association’s Annual Volleyball Tournament Benefiting the Children’s Home Network
Fifty teams competed for first place at the Bay Area Apartment Association’s 8th Annual Spikes for Tykes Volleyball Tournament on Friday, April 13th, at Post Card Inn on St. Pete Beach, benefitting the Children’s Home Network in Tampa. The Children’s Home Network is Tampa’s... - May 11, 2018 - Children's Home Network
A Smorgasbord of Scandinavian Music Arrives in Parker This May
Parker's PACE Center will host the Parker Symphony's season finale concert featuring a variety of classical music written by Scandinavian composers. - May 03, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Third Street Music School to Honor Grammy, Tony, & Oscar Award-Winners Rosanne Cash & Joel Grey, & Architect Byron Bell at Anniversary Benefit
Feature Performance by Cast of Broadway Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants - May 01, 2018 - Third Street Music School
Camp Carter International Karate Association Gives Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim, DDS
Camp Carter International Karate Association announces that this year’s Awards Banquet will present the Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim for his tireless work and dedication to humanitarian causes in the Korean-American community and around the world. What: CCIKA 2018 Annual... - April 23, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Stockyards City Main Street Vying for Top Honors in National Contest Recognizing America’s Main Streets
Independent We Stand, the national small business movement, kicked-off its third annual America’s Main Streets contest to help consumers, small business owners and Main Street organizations reward a deserving Main Street with $25,000 in cash and sponsor-related prizes. Stockyards City Main Street in Oklahoma City is among this year’s nominees. America’s Main Streets play an important role reinforcing this year’s theme: "Local Memories. Lasting Impact.” - April 19, 2018 - Stockyards City Main Street
NewFilmmakers LA Celebrates British Cinema Co-Presented by Britweek and Screen International April 28th
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) celebrates Britweek with independent cinema on April 28th with a selection of films from the United Kingdom, along with local Los Angeles films. Five filmmakers from the United Kingdom, Polly Steele, Blake Harrison, Simon Ryninks and Garry Crystal will be joining... - April 12, 2018 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Children’s Home Network’s A Night to Remember Benefits At-Risk Children in Tampa Bay
Children's s Home Network host new spring event benefitting local abused, neglected and abandoned children. - April 08, 2018 - Children's Home Network
DU’s Heidi Leathwood Joins the Parker Symphony for Their Season Finale
The Parker Symphony and Parker Arts present the final concert of the 2017-2018 season on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 PM at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The concert is titled “Grieg Piano Concert and Other Scandinavian Favorites” and will feature Heidi Brende Leathwood from... - April 06, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Level Up Village is a Winner for The EdTech Digest Awards Program 2018
A pioneering provider of Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses, Level Up Village (LUV), was selected as one of the winners for the EdTech Digest Awards Program in the 21st Century Skills category. The program recognizes people in and around education for outstanding contributions in... - April 05, 2018 - Level Up Village
New Leadership Network Releases Workshops to Address Workplace Oppression Women of Color Face
The Melanin Collective, a leadership network focused on positioning the experiences of women of color, announces the release of its newest community-based workshops in Washington, DC area. “I am thrilled to launch The Melanin Collective,” says Doris Quintanilla, founder and executive... - April 05, 2018 - The Melanin Collective
Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala
All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Association of South-Asian A Cappella Announces Second Annual All-American Awaaz
Eight groups will compete for the title of National Champion of South Asian A cappella. - April 01, 2018 - Association of South-Asian A cappella
The ArtsCenter Welcomes the 2018 Sacred Arts Tour to Carrboro
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery Construct Sand Mandala. - March 31, 2018 - The ArtsCenter
Get Involved Company Helps The Children’s Center Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
April 2018 is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Wyoming & Susquehanna Counties. - March 30, 2018 - Get Involved Company
Festival of Colors Offers Antidote for Politically Divided Times
Fun Free Event Champions Unity for People of All Ages and Backgrounds; Thousands of Tri-State Residents Will Celebrate Different Colors Along Hudson River (May 5, 2018) - March 30, 2018 - Surati for Performing Arts
be philARThropy is Hosting the Third Annual Bynum Bridge Fest on April 21st, 2018
Once again, a variety of artists and performers will come together on April 21, one day before the annual Earth Day, to showcase their work in support of a cause dear to the area. Each year, be philARThropy host a one day art market and festival to bring the community together to support a... - March 26, 2018 - Be Philarthropy
Taste Taiwan, a Special Exhibit to Open at Taiwan Academy L.A: A Feast of Food Literature & Taiwanese Delicacies
Taiwan Academy in LA is holding an exhibit titled “Taste Taiwan: Taiwanese Delicacies and Food Literature,” open to public for free until April 23rd. During the exhibit, several interspersed public events will take place in the gallery, featuring food writers, TV personalities and radio host and scholars, to explore the nostalgia and cultural significance of Taiwanese delicacies, as well as to taste the food while enjoying the literary discussions surrounding the intricacies of food culture. - March 18, 2018 - Taiwan Academy
Introducing MomsBeyond.com
MomsBeyond is Instagram meets Moms. A special online space for moms to connect and share tips, tricks and advice with fellow moms, shop mom recommended products & get inspired from real-life mom stories. - March 14, 2018 - Moms Beyond
Omera Productions Create Education Products That Promote Positive Representation of African Americans
Representation in media is essential. We all like to feel that we can relate to something or someone. We like to know that we are not alone or that we can too be like the lead character in that action movie or book. - March 13, 2018 - Omera Productions
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC Presents The Harmony of Morning, a 15th Anniversary Concert
Celebrating 15 seasons of bringing women's choral music to the world with a spring program featuring a joyful all-American program of works from Elliott Carter, Christina Whitten Thomas, Sally Lamb McCune, Kevin Siegfried, and the U.S. premiere of "A Brighter Garden," by Paul Halley. Conducted by Cynthia Powell with Taisiya Pushkar on piano and an all-female chamber orchestra. - March 08, 2018 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Brave Trails Fourth Annual Camp Out Welcomes Hayden Byerly and Karamo Brown
Brave Trails, one of the nation’s only leadership summer camps for LGBTQ youth is thrilled to announce that Hayden Byerly (The Fosters) and Karamo Brown (Queer Eye) will be making special guest appearances at their Fourth Annual Camp Out benefit event. - March 01, 2018 - Brave Trails
Numbers and Trends Specialist Gail Minogue Offers Exploration Into Invisible Systems and the Rise in Power of Women
Numbers and trends specialist Gail Minogue will be giving a two-part workshop on Invisible Systems that exist in the Universe and will include an in-depth seminar on the deeper meaning of ancient sciences that includes color, sounds, astrological energy packages, life between and after death. Part Two will focus on The Rise in Power of Women where she will share her wisdom on how to prepare for the new phase of societal power and the importance in the coming decades. - February 28, 2018 - Spirit Mountain Retreat
Moms March Movement Takes Declaration of Mothers to Congress
Released May 2017, the Declaration of Mothers has been signed by thousands of women in over 4,000 cities and every state in America has signed the Declaration. Governors have issued proclamations recognizing the Declaration of Mothers and on February 2nd, Congresswoman Diane Black (Rep, TN) introduced the Declaration of Mothers into the Congressional record. So what is this document taking the nation by storm? - February 27, 2018 - Moms March Movement
The Lint Center Announces The McGaughey Family Scholarship
The Lint Center for National Security Studies is pleased to announce the McGaughey Family Scholarship ($1,000). - February 19, 2018 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Walker’s Legacy Launches #BEENBOSS Video Series to Celebrate Achievements of Black Women
Walker’s Legacy video series highlights success stories of notable professional Black women in entrepreneurship, health, politics, and beyond. - February 13, 2018 - Walker's Legacy
"Night of 100 Stars" Richard Walters Joins ACCS as an Advisor Organizing 2018 Academy Awards Viewing Gala
The ACCS Oscar Viewing Gala, “China Night,” a multi-cultural celebration and Oscar-viewing awards gala just announced the appointment of Richard Walters, President of Smash Music and a leader of Bold Film, as the Advisor of ACCS Oscars China Night Committee. He is a son of Norby Walters, the founder of a Hollywood Oscar viewing party, Night of 100 Stars, and a co-host of Night of 100 Stars for many years. - February 12, 2018 - American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS)
200,000+ Pennsylvanians Know What 2-1-1 Does - FSA-NEPA and Get Involved Want You to Know Too
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is 2-1-1 Day to Celebrate Human Life Service Line. - February 11, 2018 - Get Involved Company
David Bergstein to Dedicate New Torah Scroll in Honor of "Trail-Blazing" Father
A community dedication celebration inducting the new Torah into the Center for Jewish Life has been slated for March 11, 2018, to coincide with the tenth yahrtzeit, or anniversary, of the late Dr. Bergstein’s passing. - February 09, 2018 - Conejo Jewish Academy
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis Names New Executive Director
Robert A. Foster brings over 30 years of experience to the position. - February 02, 2018 - The World Affairs Council of St. Louis
The ACCS "China Oscar Night Gala" Hosts an International Extravaganza for Dignitaries, Hollywood Celebrities and VIPs
ACCS is excited to announce its Oscars China Night, an Oscar viewing gala with CEO Awards ceremony to take place on Sunday March 4 at Beverly Hills Sofitel Hotel. - February 01, 2018 - American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS)