Arts & Culture
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelics to Headline the Richmond Juneteenth Festival
The National Brotherhood Alliance, the City of Richmond & Chevron presents the Juneteenth Family Day Parade & Festival, Saturday, June 16th.
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Oikos University to Create Memorial Fund in Honor of Victims of April 2 Shooting
[images/stories/doves] University President Jongin Kim condemns "violence in our society" and extends public condolences to victims' families and friends; thanks all those who responded to tragedy. Oikos University announced that it is creating a special memorial fund in honor of the seven people
Arts & Culture
Local NAACP Youth Plan Rally to Support Family of Trayvon Martin
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/naacplogo.jpg] The Oakland Imani Youth Council of the NAACP is calling for a Rally to Support the Family of Trayvon Martin, Monday, March 26th at the Oakland City Hall Plaza.
Arts & Culture
Congregations Demand Justice for Trayvon Martin with Hoodie Sunday
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tmartin.jpg] In the wake of the Trayvon Martin murder, outcry from local and national clergy have spurred everything from marches, debates, rallies, and now - Hoodie Sunday.
Arts & Culture
Cantare Con Vivo Celebrates its 25th Season with "Make A Joyful Noise"
[http://www.allen-temple.org/images/stories/events/images/ATBC_Cantare_March_2012_Web_Sizedown.jpg] Cantare Con Vivo (“To Sing With Life”) celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary Season as one of the Bay Area’s leading choral musical arts organizations and Allen Temple Baptist Church have joined fo
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Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to Host Black Infant Health Program of Solano County
As a part of Women’s History Month and The Serving Season (iServe), Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC) is pleased to announce that it will host the women and families of Solano Counties Black Infant Health Program on this Sunday, March 11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. This year we are pleased to par
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NorCal GMWA Crystal Choir Awards a Huge Success
An evening of no competition, and God at the forefront was a welcomed treat this weekend. The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) has a motto: “Where Everybody Is Somebody”. This proved true once again Saturday, February 25, 2012 - as the Northern California Chapter of the GMWA honored 4 local
Arts & Culture
The Spelman College Glee Club comes to Richmond Church
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/spelmangleeclub.jpg] The Spelman College Glee Club of Atlanta, Georgia, will perform at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Alvin C. Bernstine, Pastor, at 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 11.
Bay Area
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Town-hall Meeting
As you may or may not know, the month of February is a very important month for us here at A Safe Place, as it kicks off National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month.
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Making Noise for Peace Caravan Cease Fire Rally
Bishop Andre Jackson, as part of a broad coalition of sponsors and partners presents a Free, city-wide effort to rid our city and reclaim the streets from violence. Join us.
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St. Paul AME Church presents "Voices of the Healing Spirit" Benefit Concert
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/spame_benefit_2012.png] Enjoy an afternoon with St. Paul AMEC's Voices of the Healing Spirit, together with SF State University Choir, UC Berkeley Gospel Choir, Oakland Youth Chorus and the East Bay Mass Joint Choir.
Gospel
Services Set for Addie Thomas
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/athomas.jpg] 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