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Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves

SISTAS… began twenty-three years ago as a call to the entertainment industry to acknowledge that there is grand talent amongst African American women filmmakers. What began as a screening and discussion became one of the most recognized inspirational and emulated events of the Black filmmaking community.

Olmos, Najera Address the Absence of Blacks and Latinos in Higher Education at CDU President’s Breakfast

Over 200 guests gathered at the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel February 11, 2016 for a timely discussion on the absence of Latinos and African Americans in higher education, at a President’s Breakfast hosted by Dr. David M Carlisle, President of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). Celebrities Edward James Olmos and Rick Najera keynoted the event, drawing from their own experiences and successes in education.

LOS ANGELES LINKS CELEBRATE 63rd ANNUAL COTILLION

  Cotillion 2015 Debutantes: Front Row Seated (left to right): Kamile Elizabeth Henriquez Wyatt, Kendra LeBelle Casey, Jasmine Nicole Hanna, Alexa Gabrielle Bowers, Olivia Heaven Alexandria Jones, Gabrielle Nicole Sumpter, Courtney Symone Robinson, Ruby Rosetta Pittman, Skylar Drue Smith, Tyler Alexandra Ridgle, Sophia Raye Hunt. Back Row Standing (left to right): Symone Paige Roberts, Asha J. Banks, Madison Ryan Artis Chipley, Kennedy Tiara Long, Sausha Danielle Perry, Lauryn Nicole Cobbs, Nola Simone Cole, Madison Rose Turner, Jessie May Noble, Kendal Nicole Lake, Alexandria Erin Smith, Francesca Simone Walker, Alexandra Caitlinmarie Levatter, Kimberley Irene Peete, Dominique Marie Nelms   Cotillion 2015 Escorts: First Row:

THE 47TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

This year the Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, Roslyn M. Brock, will present the prestigious Chairman’s Award to individuals and organizations who have used their distinct platforms to be agents of change. The recipients are Brittany “Bree” Newsome; Justice League NYC; Concerned Student 1950 Collective at the University of Missouri, Columbia; The University of Mississippi NAACP College Chapter; Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III; Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley; Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, and Jussie Smollett. The presentation will take place during the 47th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 5 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed) on TV One, the civil rights organization announced today.