Arts & Culture
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
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[images/stories/fitness] Whether you have a disability or chronic condition that limits your mobility, exercise doesn't have to be out of reach or even painful. In fact, depending on your condition, your health care provider has probably recommended that you increase your physical activity. That ma
Gospel
[images/stories/bmi_walkerfranklin_2012] Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) honored gospel giants Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker at its 13th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon today in Nashville. Held at Rocketown, the event brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate t
Bay Area
The Second Annual WOMEN IN THE FAITH SISTAHS’ CONFERENCE, sponsored by St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Berkeley, will begin on Saturday, January 21, 2012 with a prayer breakfast, and will continue through Tuesday, January 24, 2012, with worship and personal reflection experiences.
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A few days before Christmas, an old dear friend called me. It is a rare moment to get a call from her and I welcomed the sound of her voice even as I wondered what could have prompted her to “reach out and touch”.
Gospel
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jf_identity.jpg] Breakthrough artist James Fortune launches his new imprint, F.I.Y.A. Music World, on Light Records with the release of his new album IDENTITY that hits stores January 17, 2012.
Bay Area
Faith-Based Leadership Conference for Deep East Oakland and Beyond – January 11 through 16 The Allen Temple Baptist Church will host their All Church Prayer and Leadership Convocation, Overcoming Evil with the Power of Good: A Call to Prayer and Action, from Wednesday, January 11 through Monday, J
Arts & Culture
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/american-heart-association.jpg] We are excited to announce our 2012 Greater Bay Area Sistahs Go Red Campaign. Each February, we invite churches and organizations to have women dress up in red and celebrate their lives.
Community
[http://www.occupydream.org/img/otdlogo-v2.png] Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Reverend Dr. Jamal Bryant released the names of the Occupy the Dream National Steering Committee and the local community organizers who will lead the demonstrations on January 16, 2012 at all 13 Federal Reserve Banks.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union will present a Womanist Symposium Saturday, Jan. 14, at McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley as part of the Black Church/Africana Certificate Program.
Arts & Culture
AT&T [http://www.att.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3309] is bringing back the AT&T 28 Days [http://www.att.com/Common/thebridge/events.html]speaker series to motivate consumers to have a voice, share their vision and move into action this Black History Month and throughout the new year.
Arts & Culture
[http://mlktribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mlk1.jpg] In the Name of Love is a stunning tribute to one of the greatest humanitarians of our time. With the legendary, Grammy Award winner MAVIS STAPLES; the Oakland teen sensation PopLyfe, 4th runner up on America’s Got Talent; the powerful