• Gospel Music

    Services Set for Addie Thomas

    Addie Thomas

    News of Bay Area great, Addie M. Thomas' passing immediately set off a flood of heartfelt messages online from the gospel community.  A respected and beloved musician to both Evergreen MBC, and Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC - she also served the Gospel Music Workshop Association - Northern California Chapter, and other local groups and choirs. (November 1, 1944 - January 14, 2012)

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  • Arts & Culture Community Music

    The West Coast Premier – “Then Sings My Soul” – Proceeds To Benefit Opera Noir’s Youth Educational Outreach Programs

    J. Rosalynn Smith-Clark, nationally recognized and highly acclaimed Classical Soprano, will grace the stage on February 3, 2012 at Beebe Memorial Cathedral, Oakland, CA in a staged concert performance of "Then Sings My Soul".  This riveting “site-specific” concert performance explores the role of faith and music in the African American Journey towards Social Justice.  Joining Ms. Smith-Clark in this much anticipated evening of song and Oratorio, is award winning Actor of Stage and Screen, Continue Reading

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    Holly Robinson Peete to appear in Oakland during AT&T 28 Days Series

    AT&T announced today the return of AT&T 28 Days – a Black History Month campaign that aims to motivate consumers to use their voice, share their vision and move into action this February and throughout the year. This year's AT&T 28 Days will feature a seven-city speaker series tour and an inspirational performance from award-winning hip-hop artist, actor, author and activist Common. Learn more about AT&T 28 Days at att.com/28days.

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  • Arts & Culture Bay Area Community

    The Museum of the African Diaspora Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend With Films, College Fair, Kids Activities, and More!

    The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) views Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 16, 2012), as an opportunity to highlight the rich accomplishments of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement, and offers free admission and special programs throughout the day. A special component of this yearʼs programming is the screening of the Lucasfilm LTD documentary, "Double Victory," which spotlights the historic role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, revealing the ways these pioneering African…

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