Things to do, Places to go, People to Meet Issue February 16, 2012
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Black Americans Receive Longer Sentences Than Whites A new study has found the jail time African Americans face is 60 percent longer than white Americans when jailed for the same crimes. Read more
$1.75 Million Grant Created to Help Minority Businesses The new MBDA (Minority Business Development Agency) in Riverside received a $1.75 million grant from the US Department of Commerce to help stimulate job creation. Read more
Take the African American Women’s Health Legacy Survey Diabetes is a chronic health condition impacting 4.9 million African Americans, and taking this survey can help determine how future programs will benefit you. Read more
Recent News from Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson recently sent out an email update on the Sacramento City Council. Read more
DID YOU KNOW? Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the organization’s retail recycling center offers quality new and used construction materials at up to 70 percent off retail prices, including windows, doors, paint, and more. Read more
Poor, Minorities Face Climate Change Health Risks A new study has found that poor, urban, and minority residents are at the most risk for health and safety risks due to climate change. Read more.
Latest CBCF News The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in Washington, DC, will presents its third annual Avoice Heritage Celebration. Read more
And they will present a panel on the importance of the 2012 election for African Americans with the Harvard Black Alumni Society and Bethel Literary and Historic Society of Metropolitan AMC Church. Read more
Are Pay Day Loans Healthy for African Americans? I know you read the title of this article and said, “Payday loans hurt everyone, not just African Americans,” and you would be correct. However, African Americans seem to have a higher level of poverty than others, even those blacks who are earning substantial income. Read more
How the Right Hair Color Can Enhance Your Look Hair is an important part of the visual presentation for women. Not only is the right cut and style important, but the right hair color can greatly change your total appearance, taking your look to another level. Read more
SAC NCBW Thanks Partners for Supporting 2012 Black AIDS Awareness Campaign Sacramento Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women states: “THANK YOU …. to its special partners for supporting the 2012 Black AIDS Awareness Campaign.” Read more
Now Hiring Teachers & School Leaders at Fortune School Join the movement of teacher and school leaders read to educate every child. Read more
Black History Month Events at UC Davis In February 2012 at UC Davis attend Black History Month events that include film screenings, lectures, book readings, community discussions, and more. Read more
SacTrips.com 2012 Calendar of Trips SacTrips.com has announced its 2012 calendar of upcoming trips going everywhere from San Francisco to Jamaica. Read more
Healthy Tips: “ReThink Your Drink” How much soda do you drink a day? Read more
Book Launch Celebration & Gala
Friday, February 17
Don’t miss an “Evening with Lisa Nichols Celebrating The Unbreakable Spirit Gala Reception and Book Launch ~ Best Selling Authors Lisa Nichols and Loretta (La-Rue’) Duncan-Fowler. Hosted by Radio Host, Tommie Goss of V101.1FM & The Gospel Express. Live entertainment by Boshieto Productions – LSB. This a Red Carpet event is to celebrate the release of (“The Unbreakable Spirit Rising Above The Impossible”) by Ms. Lisa Nichols and Co-Author Ms. La-Rue’. Taking place at the Le Rivage Luxury Hotel & Spa, 4800 Riverside Blvd in Sacramento on Fri-2/17 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Check out the interview with one of the coauthors – Sacramento Native, Loretta LaRue’ Duncan-Fowler. Read more
ARTthisTHICK presents Black Light Lounge – art, music and poetry – starring Nercity and Lakeisha Monday, with art by Raymond Walker, April Jones Taylor and Khiry Malik.
Don’t miss opening night on Fri-2/17 from 9 pm to 1:30 am in Antioch, California. DJ Rob in the mix spinning R&B, Neo Soul and Old School. Read more
3rd Annual Capitol City Parade, Festival & Car Show 2012
Saturday, February 18
The 3rd Annual Capitol City Parade, Festival & Car Show 2012 includes a full day of events in Sacramento to benefit the homeless families, children and individuals at Malachi’s Homes Center. Read more
Black History Tour
Saturday, February 18
Come celebrate the stories of Sacramento’s black pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery. Read more
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers
February 18
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Read more
India.Arie Performing Live in Stockton
Saturday, February 18
Don’t miss India.Arie performing live at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, California. Read more
Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players
Saturday, February 25
See Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Read more
Northern California African American Young Male Conference
February 25
Get registered now for the annual Northern California African American Young Male Conference taking place on Sat-2/25 from 7:30 am to 3 pm at Genesis Charter High School, 5735 – 47th Avenue in Sacramento. Registration is FREE until Friday, February 17; at door-$10 cash or money order. Limited to males ages 12 to 21. Parents/adults encouraged to attend. For more info call Reggie Sears at (916) 484-5645 or call John Taylor at (916) 501-7640 or visit www.100blackmensacramento.com. Register online now.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza 2012
February 25
Join the Greater Sacramento Urban League at the 2012 Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Saturday, February 25 in Sacramento. Interested in participating as vendor or need more info call (916) 286-8612. Read more.
Annual Crab Feed
February 25, 2012
SAVE THE DATE! Annual Crab Feed presented by the Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Read more
MalikSpeakers Presents Improv Session
March 2
MalikSpeakers presents Improv Session featuring Mouthpeace and Lem Mcewen at the New Moon River Inn in Sacramento. Read more
Comedy Show
March 24
Spend a night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as seen on Comedy Central. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 24, at the Sacramento Community Center Theater. Read more.
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