Things to do, Places to go, People to Meet Issue January 26, 2012
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Local Health Organization Looking for 300 African American Mothers and Daughters Wanting to Alleviate Type 2 Diabetes. We need your participation in the African American Women’s Health Legacy project. >> Read more
Do you have a question concerning your hair? Keeping Your Hair Moisturized With hundreds of hair care products on the market, making the right purchase choice can be confusing. But caring for ethnic hair comes with its own challenges. African-American hair is more prone to breakage and dryness — especially in the winter. It may look tough, but it’s actually more fragile than Caucasian hair. The dry weather of winter can cause damage and you need to follow certain winter hair care tips to control damage.Read more
Ali: The Greatest – A fine art exhibition and tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s 70th Birthday from Now through 1/28 at Evolve The Gallery in Sacramento. Read more
Live at Antigua Ultra Lounge its The Casino Royal Party and Red Carpet arrivals starting at 8 pm to 11 pm. Followed by a special performance by Jali and Curtis Young. Hosted by Big Al from 102.5 along with DJ Craig G and DJ Supe who will be spinning. Come enjoy a Smoove Night and celebrate B-Smoove, Freeway Rick Ross, Swiff and JDK Birthday Bash! Read more
Moneywise Empowerment Tour
January 28
“Moneywise Empowerment Tour” visits Sacramento with national financial experts to speak at FREE Program at Center of Praise Ministries in Sacramento on Sat-1/28. The Moneywise Empowerment Seminar will feature live entertainment and a free lunch for attendees. Space is limited and attendees are encouraged to register now. Read more
The Black United Fund’s E-Waste Recycling Fundraising Drive/Campaign will take place on Sat-2/11 and Sun-2/12 from 10 am to 3 pm. The collection company is All Green Electronics, which dismantles all of the electronics it collects at local sites and locations in the US and does not transport e-waste to developing nations. Please save your worn-out computer towers, laptops, monitors, televisions, and cell phones to drop off at the Black United Fund office, 4104 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820. Read more
FUNDRAISER EVENT
February 8
Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser: an event to fund access to the arts for all Sacramento students. Join us to help connect Sacramento’s youth to the arts on Wed-2/8 from 6-9 pm. Artists, community leaders and local heroes are being invited to produce a heart-themed piece of art or embellish a basic valentine with their own flair. These “heart-works” will be auctioned off at the Hearts for the Arts ReceptionRead more
Book Launch Celebration & Gala
February 17
Don’t miss an “Evening with Lisa Nichols Celebrating The Unbreakable Spirit Gala Reception and Book Launch ~ Best Selling Authors Lisa Nichols and Loretta (La-Rue’) Duncan-Fowler. Hosted by Radio Host, Tommie Goss of V101.1FM & The Gospel Express. Live entertainment by Boshieto Productions – LSB. This a Red Carpet event is to celebrate the release of (“The Unbreakable Spirit Rising Above The Impossible”) by Ms. Lisa Nichols and Co-Author Ms. La-Rue’. Taking place at the Le Rivage Luxury Hotel & Spa, 4800 Riverside Blvd in Sacramento on Fri-2/17 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Check out the interview with one of the coauthors – Sacramento Native, Loretta LaRue’ Duncan-Fowler. Read more
CONCERT
February 18
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Read more
India Arie performing live in Stockton
February 18
Don’t miss India Arie performing live at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, California. Read more
2012 BET Honors Airs on Cable T.V.
February 13
Though Mariah Carey, Dr. Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee and Beverly Kearney are set to be honored at the 2012 BET Honors — its the night’s performers who’ll be singing their praises. Newly engaged diva Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and Common, are confirmed to take the stage. tars of the upcoming film “Red Tails,” Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard, will make an appearance alongside iconic actress, Cicely Tyson. Young starlet Willow Smith will also participate in the night’s festivities — undoubtedly paying tribute to Mariah Carey or Stevie Wonder. Read more
Northern California African American Young Male Conference
February 25
Get registered now for the annual Northern California African American Young Male Conference taking place on Sat-2/25 from 7:30 am to 3 pm at Genesis Charter High School, 5735 – 47th Avenue in Sacramento. Registration is FREE until Friday, February 17; at door-$10 cash or money order. Limited to males ages 12 to 21. Parents/adults encouraged to attend. For more info call Reggie Sears at (916) 484-5645 or call John Taylor at (916) 501-7640 or visit www.100blackmensacramento.com. Register online now.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza and Ball
February 25
Join the Greater Sacramento Urban League at the 2012 Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Sat-2/25 in Sacramento. Read more.
Annual Crab Feed
February 25, 2012
SAVE THE DATE! Annual Crab Feed presented by the Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Read more
Comedy Show
March 24
Spend a night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as seen on Comedy Central. Mark your calendars for Sat-3/24 at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.. Read more.
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