The Your Biz Consulting Firm is presenting a “Show Me the Money” Grant Writing Workshop Series, sponsored by the Black American Political Action Committee (BAPAC) and the Post News Group. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies, as well as from nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities, are encouraged to attend....

The Hajj is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world. It is the fifth pillar of Al-Islam, and is a demonstration of unity among the worldwide Muslim community. Hajj is an obligation and duty of Muslims, to be carried out at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime, by those who are healthy and...

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris this week secured an historic commitment to California of up to $18 billion that will benefit hundreds of thousands of homeowners in the state hardest hit by the mortgage crisis. “California families will finally see substantial relief after experiencing so much pain from the mortgage crisis,” said Harris. “Hundreds...

While the Black Tuskegee airmen were shooting down planes and patrolling the skies with their red tails in the European Theater of Operations, the all-Black US Army Buffalo Soldier Division, trained to fight from the backs of war horses, arrived in Africa in 1943, at two locations, Casablanca, Morocco and Oran, Algiers in North...

By David Farrell Care transitions are defined as movement of patients between providers such as when an elder moves from the hospital to a nursing home – or from the nursing home to their home with a home health care agency.  Care transitions can be dangerous, especially for frail elders with complex chronic conditions. ...

Business Leaders and Community Members meet at the SFAACC with the Consul General of The Republic of South Africa.  Back row:  Shonda Scott, Public Relations; South African Consul-General Cyril Ndaba; Tracy Webb, Executive Coach; Doug Parish, Solar Manufacturer; Fred Jordan, PE, SFAACC Pres.; Myles Stevens, AIA, Architect; Matt Thomas, Tourism Consultant;Frederick Shumate’, Transportation Specialist,...

Some unemployed Americans could find it harder to draw jobless benefits under a bill that passed recently in the House of Representatives.Beneficiaries without a high school degree or GED would have to work toward that diploma to get unemployment aid. The bill would allow states to require drug testing as a condition of eligibility.And...

By Kia Croom, Contributing Writer McGlothern Temple Church of God in Christ in Richmond is celebrating Mother Victoria Williams, a licensed Missionary and member of the church since 1972.Mother Williams is known as someone with a heart for service and has served in a variety of capacities including Mission as president, where she is...

A day before the observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, park rangers placed wreaths at the Washington memorial honoring the civil rights leader, honoring his 83rd birthday Sunday.Members of King’s family stood beside the  30-foot statue of him as crowds sang “Happy Birthday” at a ceremony.“We’re celebrating the best of what we are, but...

First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her 48th birthday Jan. 17 with her husband and close friends at BLT Steak in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House.The dinner continues a birthday tradition. In years past, the first lady has celebrated at some of D.C.’s finest restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck’s The Source and Restaurant...