"In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) I took a moment to pray... Just like David did that day... "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mout...

Even as this piece is being written, the Angels are locked into an all-out struggle against the powerful Yankees. The Yankees have spent enough money to have an all-star at every position on the team. They lead this series by a 2-1, but they are not comfo...

Supporters of Rush Limbaugh, including Fox commentator Juan Williams and Frances Rice, chairman of the National Black Republican Association, have targeted two undocumented quotes attributed to Limbaugh to prove, in Rice's words, the "phony charge of raci...

Blues, Gospel and Jazz have been called the original American forms of music. All of these musical genres arose from the misery of the experience of African Americans expressing the pain of slavery and mistreatment throughout the...

Pasadena - The Eta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. co-sponsored its Second Annual Health Resource Fair on Saturday, October 10th at the Jackie Robinson Community Center. During the event titled, "Taking Control of Your Health Des...

Many parents have an adult child living with them. Sometimes it is for the benefit of the parents -- a child can be a wonderful caregiver and provide much needed financial assistance. Oftentimes, however, the adult child is living with the parent because ...

When Retha Robinson was a teenager, her parents bought a piano for the family. Retha's love of music was so prevalent, they put it in her room. Retha Robinson is a quiet spirit who is secure in her own talent. Her musical talent speaks volumes even though...

Month-Long Tryout Process Began with More than 1,100 Pasadena-area Young Ladies PASADENA, CA. (October 12, 2009) - The seven members of the 2010 Tournament of Roses Royal Court were announced today at Tournament House from a group of 26 finalists. A...

Above are students from Edison Elementary who participated in the "Why I Think I'm Special" essay contest in June of 2005. Pictured are 6th Graders, from l-r: Omar Cortes, Ryane Tayler Harper, Principal Mr. Thomas Washington, Courtney Lewis, Latasha Jon...

If you've traveled from Pasadena to Downtown Los Angeles on the 110-Pasadena Freeway, you've probably seen a group of historic structures on the side of the freeway. All of those structures, which make up the collection at Heritage Square Museum, were mov...

"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed my live." (Deuteronomy 30:19) She was bowed down; crying out to the Lord! "Save ...

Sometime in the future, when sports fans look back, they will realize that these are the "Good Old Days." Unbelievably, the Angels and the Dodgers both swept their opponents in the first round of the MLB Playoffs. Who would have thunk it? So, now the Ange...

Consejo Fronterizo de Arte y Cultura (COFAC)/Border Council of Arts and Culture (www.cofac101.org) based in Pasadena and Tijuana,* Mexico unveils the work of internationally acclaimed artists Debby and Larry Kline. Artists/Collaborators Debby and Larry...

The skin bleaching epidemic takes place predominantly in African-American and populations of color. I discovered this for the first time and the extremes people go through to achieve lighter colored skin, just a few weeks ago while watching the Tyra Show....

Of course President Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize! His accomplishments during his first nine months in office may not be as concrete as those of previous laureates but, by redirecting the United States away from the implacable, "my way or the highw...

Humble and excited could best describe the 25 honorees at the 10th Annual Women in Business luncheon held on October 10, 2009. Amidst the smiles, hugs and kisses, was a festive atmosphere. Each of the honorees where chosen because of their professional cr...

"Lifting All the Voices" The Pasadena Journal will highlight 20 legends, on the occasion of our 20th Anniversary on the 20th of November. The celebration will take place at The Pasadena Tournament of Roses House. The program will include awards, a concer...

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Congratulations class of 2010 for finally making it to your senior year of high school! The mixed feelings of stress, excitement and anticipation can be overwhelming on top of application deadlines, tests and homework etc. Often times, seniors who are no...

Black Barbies' Unfortunate Hair; Disney Princess Does It Right The new "So In Style (S.I.S.)" Barbie dolls have been praised for their authentic African-American facial features and their spectrum of skin complexions -- but what's up with that hair? Only...