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New Tech Jobs Need Skilled Workers > By Dianne Anderson For years, well over a decade, communities have wondered how to bring back millions of “blue collar” jobs that dried up as American manufacturers headed offshore, outsourcing thousands of miles away for the promise of cheap labor, great tax breaks and big profits. ...

New Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated with Services > By Dianne Anderson After a 25-year history of gangs, drugs and prison, today Rodney Coulter feels like a new man. He’s finally come out of his proverbial coma. Day by day, he is changing his circumstances, responsible for his decisions. It took him decades to get to this place. ...

45th Annual Beautillion Ball > The “Best Is Yet To Come” was the theme for the 2012 Beautillion Ball held Saturday in San Bernardino. The event marked The Social Lites’ 45th annual Beautillion Ball. ...

Judge Mablean Ephriam Scholarship Brunch > (LOS ANGELES, CA – April 27, 2012) – Judge Mablean Ephriam is excited to celebrate the 10th Annual H.U.F. (Honoring Unsung Fathers) Awards & Scholarship Brunch on Sunday, June 17th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave. from 12pm to 4pm. Hosted by ...

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Resident Norma Hickman Passes in Barstow

By Eliz Dowdy

Orange County resident, Norma Jean Hickman, succumbed to a massive heart attack on Sunday, May 6. Hickman was returning home from a weekend getaway with one of her three sons and his wife when she suffered the fatal attack in Barstow.

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

Juneteenth Calls out for Vendors

By Dianne Anderson

Even better than last year, the Orange County Juneteenth celebration expects over 1,500 to roll through with the Four Tops providing special curb appeal, spinning not far from the main drag.

Hosted by the Orange County chapter of the NAACP, Gloria Banks, the

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Congrats to Bobby MacDonald on being appointed as third district representative to the Veterans Advisory Council. MacDonald, who is president of the Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce, was appointed by OC Supervisor Bill

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

Dems Rev Up for June Primary, New Seats

By Dianne Anderson

With less than a month away from the Primary ballot election, and less than six months away from the Presidential election, a lot of political power hinges on whether Democrats can replicate their shattered records of 2008.

For Nick Anas, executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County,

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Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Upcoming and belated birthday wishes to my favorite Berry, Darnel Berry, Monique Harmon, Connie Minor and Stevie Wonder, all on May 13 … Elaine Ellis, who is a VIP when it comes to the Derby and activities, celebrates that way … Wonder if she bet on “I II Have Another”? To Janice and JJ King, happy

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Black Business Misses SBA Awards

By Dianne Anderson

It comes as little surprise that African American businesses missed the SBA nomination for exemplary business and entrepreneurism last November, and consequently no one made it to the top of the list for SBA awards this year.

Spokesperson for the SBA, Doug Dare, said the association is always lucky to

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Socially Speaking

By Jacqueline Johnson

Truly enjoyed the Santa Ana police recognition dinner and was impressed with the COP program in light of the Trayvon Martin tragedy. Santa Ana’s community-oriented police (COP) representatives are talking to residents about rules,

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Flag Created for Altadena Township

By Eliz Dowdy

When Dr. Sandra Thomas, chair of the Altadena Township, called a contact she had met through their work together for the NAACP, Garden Grove resident Beatrice Jones was adamant that she would not participate in the project. Through the art Read more...

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Delta Student Scholarships

By Dianne Anderson

Students who missed out on last month’s March 2 deadline for CalGrant or FAFSA to try to get into a university are pushing the limit, but it’s not too late to try out for other types of scholarships.

Jessie Allen, program director with College Bound/Tracey R. Young Scholarship Programs Community Mission Services Corporation, said that many scholarship resources aren’t

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

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New Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated with Services

By Dianne Anderson After a 25-year history of gangs, drugs and prison, today Rodney Coulter feels like a new man. He’s finally come out of his prove...
read full article

45th Annual Beautillion Ball

The “Best Is Yet To Come” was the theme for the 2012 Beautillion Ball held Saturday in San Bernardino. The event marked The Social Lites’ 45th annual...
read full article

Judge Mablean Ephriam Scholarship Brunch

(LOS ANGELES, CA – April 27, 2012) – Judge Mablean Ephriam is excited to celebrate the 10th Annual H.U.F. (Honoring Unsung Fathers) Awards &...
read full article

New Tech Jobs Need Skilled Workers

By Dianne Anderson For years, well over a decade, communities have wondered how to bring back millions of “blue collar” jobs that dried up as Ameri...
read full article