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May 7 2009

Women who have faced challenges honored

Los Angeles, CA -- Sandra Evers-Manly, president, Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host their 5th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, May 10, 2009. The BHERC Mother’s Day Luncheon supports women who have lost children to violence, women with children or spouses away in the military, and women in recovery. One of BHERC’s many visions is to provide hope. This is a free event to these women and families. Reservations required by calling (323) 957-4747.

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‘One Hen’

Terri Schlichenmeyer

May 1 2009

Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

“Save your money if you want it that bad.”

Ever hear that from Mom or Dad? You want a new video game or a new bike or something. You ask for it, but they’re not budging on the budget. It’s up to you to find the cash.

So you save every penny you can, but the thing you want costs a whole lot more than you could ever dream of saving. Pennies don’t go very far, do they?

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BET’s ‘Celebration of Gospel: Spirit in Song’

Gail Choice | OW Contributor

May 1 2009

Everybody say ‘Amen!’

Get ready to clap your hands, Praise the Lord, and shout Hallelujah as gospel music superstars take the stage in a magnificent celebration of song. BET’s eighth annual celebration hosts such personalities as Grammy Award® winners Kirk Franklin, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Dr. Bobby Jones and Pastor Shirley Caesar.

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‘Flipping the Script’

Terri Schlichenmeyer

Apr 30 2009

by Paula Chase

How long have you had your BFF?

If you’ve always gone to the same school, maybe you’ve been best friends since kindergarten.
Perhaps you found ya girl because your lockers were next to one another or because she said something hilarious in English class and you had to meet her. Or maybe you met when you were babies because your mothers were BFFs, too.

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