Larry Dunn was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1953. In 1972 he became the keyboardist for Earth, Wind & Fire. He was an important part of the group’s success in the 1970s and early ’80s, and won six Grammy Awards. In 1987, after a four-year break, Earth, Wind & Fire re-formed, but Dunn had moved […]
Patti Colston is the Communications Manager for the California Student Aid Commission. The Commission has $2.1 billion in free cash for college for low- and middle-income families to access education beyond high school. Since its creation by the Legislature, in 1955, the Commission has continued to operate as the principal state agency responsible for administering financial […]
BALTIMORE — The scene was relaxed. The ties came off. Kicks got laced. Charm City was a breeding ground for progressivism, interracial understanding and an honest discussion about racial justice at the Progressive Congress Strategy Summit on Friday. Twenty-nine members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are gathering for two days of discussion about the systemic […]
Today, I allow myself to know and trust the truth of my union to all things. Allow myself to feel the love of father, mother God all around me. I willingly accept God as the light that shines truth and clarity. Here and now I choose to live in divine right action allowing love to […]
For any fan of R&B music — any fan of music, period, really — it is impossible to think of the 1970s and early ’80s without recalling the shiny, groovy, exuberant sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire. And no man played a greater role in carving out that band’s gems than founding member Maurice White, who died Thursday at 74. […]
Debra Akello is the CEO of Akello Consulting an international consulting firm focused on bringing economical and developmental sustainability to global small to large businesses as well as non-profit organizations in need of funding and assistance. Ms. Akello is the current Executive Director of the Mama Sarah Obama Foundation, a 501©3 registered in […]
President Barack Obama issued a firm rebuke against the rising tide of Islamophobia on Wednesday, delivering a lengthy speech at a mosque that lifted up the contributions of Muslim Americans and the need for all U.S. citizens to dedicate themselves to religious tolerance. Obama delivered his address at the Islamic Society of Baltimore — his […]
Dr. David Horne is a tenured full professor of Critical Thinking and African History, and is the former chair of the Pan African Studies Department at Cal State University Northridge. He also teaches graduate public policy and introductory political analysis, and is the graduate advisor for the department. He is the original Executive Director of […]
Mr. Babu is an international legal, cultural and political consultant specializing in African affairs. In addition to the Pan African Film Festival, Mr. Babu currently serves as a Director on the Board of the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Notably, he has worked as a consultant to Bishop H.H. Brookins, of the […]
If you are looking for new challenges to take your career futher, consider the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Whether you are just beginning your career, contemplating a career change, or are a seasoned professional looking for a new opportunity to expand your career, LAUSD offers numerous non-instructional career opportunities in a variety […]