WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, says despite the strength of modern-day civil rights organizations and the fact that NUL is about to celebrate its 100th birthday, there are still not enough civil rights war...

Choosing a career for Pasadena's new Police Chief was not a difficult one. He grew up wanting a career in public safety. More specifically, he wanted to become a fireman. But the tragic death of his brother in 1976 turned the direction of his life and to ...

With the downturn of the economy and the rise of unemployment, many individuals have taken a leap of faith and started their own businesses. Thanks to the many resources now available to them, most small business owners know that they need protection fro...

Washington (June 29, 2010) – The National Conference of Black Mayors today calls on the Senate to chart a new direction for America's future through comprehensive climate and energy legislation that will provide for the sustainability of our nation's mo...

- Our most popular event -Join Women At Work and meet potential employers Women At Work presents our most popular event, the Employer Forum on Wednesday, July 7th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We have invited local businesses, large and small, to participat...

Americafest 2010 at the Rose Bowl, the Fourth of July's biggest fireworks show in Southern California, will celebrate Independence Day with music, food and fireworks and by honoring those who have given their lives in the past year during the Iraq and Afg...

With the number of nonprofits nationwide nearing the 1.2 million mark and eclipsing 90,000 in the state of California by some estimates, the nonprofit sector also continues to contribute to the nations' Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Gove...

There are reports that some of the NBA's top free agents are meeting to decide if they should play on the same team. I think that it is a good idea if they can make such an arrangement. Winning championships today means much more to the players, than the ...

The History Council of the California African American Museum is presenting an afternoon with noted author, Antwone Fisher, Saturday, July 10, from 1-2:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The museum is located in Exposition Park i...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena announces its 2010 annual fundraising event, a Black Tie and Burgers affair. In its second year, the evening promises to be a beautiful night under the stars with cocktails, dinner, a live auction and live music. T...

Tamika Farr, Executive Director of the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley, will be honored as an outstanding Executive Director, at the 11th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards luncheon on July 16 at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel. Senator Carol ...

During its 85th Annual Commencement Exercises, Pasadena City College's (PCC) Board of Trustees bestowed the 2010 Special Recognition Award on Soror Ellen Ligons, Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education. Soror Ligons was honored for 40 years of s...

The Fourth of July is upon us and nobody enjoys a party more than Yours Truly. I will offer any excuse to break into some kind of a party mode. The slightest hint of refreshments and I have my "these-boots-were-made-for-walking" footwear on and I am ready...

As we continue to reflect upon the Judeo-Christian heritage, the Patriarch Jacob, who's named was changed to Israel by God in Genesis 32:28, is in the midst of rearing a young and growing family. The father of twelve named sons in scripture not only bore ...

Reconciling (or balancing) your bank statement to correspond with the account balance in your checkbook register each month can help you monitor your available funds, avoid bounced checks and serve as a warning system against unusual activity, such as ide...

It's like a train wreck. We want to look away, but we can't. We sit by stunned as they flash mug shots of favorite movie stars drunk and disheveled across the television screen. Beloved talk show hosts are fighting obesity in public. Super models, every b...

Today, President Obama spoke in Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of responsible fatherhood and mentoring to build healthy families and communities. At the event, the President announced the next steps in his longstanding agenda on fatherhood and...

All of us have a responsibility to honor the leaders who came before us and paved our way. We have a special obligation to preserve the homes and other physical places that serve as a tangible connection between history and the next generation. Thousands ...

The Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) has released its latest political ad, "The Party of No!" highlighting the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans and calling on Republicans to stop partisan play and join the Democrats to help fi...

I want to encourage you to sign up your teens and/or members of youth group for this year's Pasadena Emergency Response Training (PERT) Boot Camp for Teens on Wednesday, July 14. This is a special day just for TEENS. The day will include PERT training f...