Day: September 13, 2013

Transbay Transit Center SF 10 Day Look Ahead: 9-13 / 9-22 2013

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The Transbay Transit Center SF marked a milestone last week with the first pouring of concrete. Now, comes the news that over 60,000 cubic yards of concrete are being poured this week. Here’s the press release, for the ten day construction look ahead from Friday September 13th to September 22nd, 2013: What to Expect This … Read more

Tech Crunch Disrupt SF 2013 Observation On Blacks In Tech

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Now that Tech Crunch Disrupt SF 2013 is history, I’m going to make this quick observation: there were more African Americans there, including Startup Battlefield presentations by two groups that had black entrepreneurs in them, and one, Monsieur, which was entirely black. That’s a good reason to cheer, because it means that the one factor … Read more

Beverly Hills Polo Lounge: Jermaine Jackson, Ray J, Alec Baldwin

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The Beverly Hills Polo Lounge is the place to be if you want to get the full, true, Hollywood experience. I go there after covering the Night Of 100 Stars Oscar Party annually, and the food is excellent, but the other reason to be there is to meet celebrities like Jermaine Jackson and Ray J, … Read more

PETA’s “Art for Animals” Event This Sunday In Oakland

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PETA, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is having a fundraiser called “Art for Animals” and is at its Oakland Office this Sunday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 554 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA. PETA’s ‘Art for Animals’ event has beautiful animal-themed artwork for bid, and created by PETA supporters. The event organizers … Read more

President Obama Appoints Cynthia Akuetteh Ambassador To Gabon

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President Obama announced several key appointments this week, and foremost was the selection of Cynthia Akuetteh to the position of Ambassador To Gabon. Here’s that news, and the President’s press release on his other appointments: President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following … Read more

Oakland’s Michael A Lenoir 114th President Of The National Medical Association

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Oakland’s Michael A. LeNoir, M.D., a well-known practicing Pediatrician and Allergist in the San Francisco Bay Area, was installed as the 114th president of the National Medical Association during the organization’s 111th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in Toronto, Canada. The National Medical Association promotes the collective interests of over 32,000 physicians of African descent … Read more