Joint Project of Congresswoman Lee, East Bay Community Foundation
Oakland, CA – The East Bay Community Foundation in collaboration with the Office of Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) has created a new Web-based resource guide to help East Bay non-profits and faith-based organizations search for federal funding being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The guide can be…
The role of faith communities in the dialog for a new campaign for marriage equality in California.
By now most people have heard how the blame game was played after the passage of Prop 8 in California. Scapegoats included people of color, campaign organizers, communities of faith, even Hollywood (who is seen as being kind to queer folk) because they could have helped bankroll the campaign more than…
Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories; the others include proteins and fats. Carbs provide fuel for the body in the form of glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is the primary means of energy for all of the body's cells.
There are two ways to classify carbohydrates—simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are sugars—like glucose, sucrose, lactose and fructose.
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In September I traveled to the African continent for the first time. I went with Minister Bongane Nyathi to attend his sister’s wedding in Johannesburg, South Africa. The wedding was traditional and went on for three days. It was really beautiful and festive.
I learned a little about Zulu and Sotho cultures and history and observed many of the traditional festivities and customs. In fact, the Nyathi family invited me to be a part of the wedding party…