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City of Portsmouth agencies to sponsor 2nd Homeless Assist Day

   On September 16, 2010, Portsmouth’s Neighborhood Facility will be transformed in to a “One Stop” of services as, the Portsmouth Homeless Action Consortium, sponsors the City’s second annual Homeless Assist Day.   The Portsmouth Homeless Assist Day (PHAD) brings vital services to an inner City site that is strategically located long the City’s bus line.   Based on last year’s participation, the event is expected to draw between 200 and 300 homeless men and women, presently living on the City of ...

Local News | Administrator | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 76 | Comments

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Leadership Summit Planned During Southeast Community Day Festival

NEWPORT NEWS The columnist and freelance writing coordinator of the Daily Press, David Squires, will host a Community Leadership Summit during the 20th Annual Southeast Community Day  Festival 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Southeast Community Day planning committee.  Squires will be the moderator of a panel of elected officials, community and business leaders.  The Festival itself ...

Local News | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 112 | Comments

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Al Roker To Highlight Teen Fundraiser In October

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NORFOLK National Media Personality, Al Roker from NBC’s The Today Show will return to highlight the annual fundraising event of Teens With a Purpose (TWP). Roker was in Hampton Roads last year to promote the youth development organization. Roker will be joined by Nicole Livas of WAVY TV 10 as she hosts this year’s GALA, Silent Auction, and VIP reception at the Downtown Norfolk Marriott on October 22, 2010. Also joining will be Face of Fox 43, Sirece Dugard; Scott ...

Local News | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 66 | Comments

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Prostate Cancer Touches The Famous

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What do Ken Griffey Sr., Nelson Mandela, Colin Powell and Charlie Hill have in common? Prostate cancer, the most common cancer among African-American men. September is Prostate Health Month, and African-Americans should take note.  In Virginia, an average of 231 new cases per 100,000 people were diagnosed in Black men each year from 2002-2006, the most recent data available. Hill is co-founder and president of the Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum. He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but he ...

Local News | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 54 | Comments

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The “My Mic Sounds Nice” Interview: Ava Duvernay

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By Kam Williams Film Critic   Ava DuVernay has worked in the world of film as a marketer and publicist for more than 14 years, forming DVA Media + Marketing in 1999. Her award-winning firm has provided strategy and execution for more than 80 film and television campaigns for acclaimed directors such as Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Michael Mann, Robert Rodriguez, Bill Condon, Raoul Peck, Gurinder Chadha and Reggie & Gina Bythewood.  Yet, in 2008, Ava stepped behind the camera ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 77 | Comments

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The “Takers” Interview With T.I.

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By Kam Williams Film Critic   Tip “T.I.” Harris is one of his generation’s most captivating speakers and one of the biggest hip-hop artists of all time. Whether they see him conversing with a room full of young people about staying in school and following their dreams, or moving tens of thousands at one of his concerts, audiences are always engrossed by the words of the “King of the ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 25 August 2010 | Hits: 137 | Comments

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INTERVIEW: Tavis Smiley

By Kam Williams Film Critic   From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. He is currently the host of the late night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show on Public Radio International (PRI). Time Magazine honored Mr. Smiley in 2009 as one of “The World’s 100 Most ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Thursday, 22 July 2010 | Hits: 432 | Comments

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The “A Game of Character” Interview: Craig Robinson

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By Kam Williams Film Critic   Craig Robinson was born in Chicago on April 21, 1962, to Fraser and Marian Robinson and raised in a modest home where he had to share a room with his younger sister, Michelle. With help of devoted parents, who made major sacrifices on their behalf, both children were inspired to excel academically and were admitted to Princeton University.    6’6” Craig was also a basketball phenom who was twice voted the Ivy League Player of ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 7 July 2010 | Hits: 1760 | Comments

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