Imagine you heard the devastating news of a friend, sibling, son or daughter, who had fallen victim to the dangerous trap of internet predators. Internet dating can be dangerous and risky for anyone. However, it can be dangerous even  more for younger pe...

The Tiger Woods' women count is up to 20.  That's the number of women who haven't gone to bed with the world's busiest golfer. Until now, I have managed to stay away from this subject. But in many ways, the reaction to Tiger's fall from grace says more a...

Dumping water into her daughter's face, the abusive mother scolds cruelly, "There you go dreaming again!"  Of all the horrendous things Mo'Nique's character says to her child in the film "Precious," that is one of the most malicious.  Abusers seek to de...

Some of you will be missing a loved one this year; a loved one who has passed away.  This season of hope, peace and love may be frequented by feelings of sadness, longing and with unwelcomed changes in tradition.  Pray and trust your heart to make the a...

A complete estate plan consists of three core documents: (1) a Revocable Living Trust (or a Will in certain limited circumstances); (2) a Durable Power of Attorney; and (3) an Advance Health Care Directive. In this article I will focus on the third docume...

"Renaissance and Religion on Central Avenue"Lecture and Tour December 18th & 19th and December 29th & 30th At its height, the Harlem Renaissance movement in Black America was taking root through the nation's inter cities; Los Angeles was no ex...

  "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)"Are you ready for Chris...

Science and Technology teacher, Drew Gagne teaches Walden Students (from left to right) Amelina Cha and Nicholas Gersh Students in Walden School's Kindergarten/1st grade class have been learning about balance as part of a unit on physics. They made th...

Turner Gill has been hired to be the new head football coach at Kansas. He was previously the head coach at the University of Buffalo, which is in the Mid America Conference. His record there was 20 wins, and 30 losses. I am always happy when an African...

Unsung Heroes To Receive $25,000 Cash Awards for Violence Prevention Work Brian King, a former gang member and drug dealer, started a faith-based program in partnership with law enforcement, city leaders, and schools to provide services and support to at...

Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park brings meals and holiday cheer to thousands of homeless community members Thousands of volunteers will purchase, prepare and serve 2,500 meals, and give away thousands of toys at Union Station Homeless Services' annual Dinner...

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded this week by the Black Press and Black leaders nationally for boldly boycotting a committee meeting in order to force a $4 billion allocation to ben...

If you pass away without having made plans for the distribution of your worldly goods, the State of California will use its plan. These laws, called the laws of "intestate succession," determine who your heirs are if you die without a will, trust, or othe...

The Pasadena Senior Center is open on Christmas Day to welcome you to its annual Christmas Day Dinner celebration on Friday, December 25 at noon. Join in this very special holiday get-together that will feature a traditional Christmas dinner and entertain...

The Pasadena Master Chorale (PMC) gave its debut performance only last May but, from the beginning, reaching out to introduce students to the incomparable joy of choral music has been a key part of the choir's mission.  During that first concert, the Was...

The Pasadena Unified School District's (PUSD) annual open enrollment process for the 2010-2011 academic year will open Monday, November 30 with a priority application period for the siblings of students who currently attend a school through open enrollmen...

Enjoy some Christmas cheer and share some too at the Pasadena Senior Center's Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive on Friday, December 18 at noon. This festive event is a great opportunity to celebrate the holidays, listen to delightful seasonal music and donat...

Two former legendary sports figures of John Muir High School in Pasadena, Inger Miller and Coach Jim Brownfield, will be honored by the National football Foundation at the organizations 20th Annual Rose Bowl Golf Tournament on December 14, 2009.  The aff...

"Renaissance and Religion on Central Avenue" Lecture and Tour December 18th & 19th and December 29th & 30th   At its height, the Harlem Renaissance movement in Black America was taking root through the nation's inter cities; Los Angeles w...

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10:19)Very few things come with pure ease!Even pushing a child through the birth canal isn't a breeze!B...