First Lady Michelle Obama to recognize creative youth development programs at the White House

For the eighth and final time, First Lady Michelle Obama will invite the 12 winners of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award to the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., EST to recognize their programs’ effectiveness in developing young people’s learning and life skills by engaging them in the arts or…

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Danielle LoPresti releases final teaser for upcoming new music video, ‘Holy’ (VIDEO)

SAN DIEGO – Danielle LoPresti has released a final teaser video for her upcoming music video Holy. The new teaser features television star John Barrowman, best known for his roles on Torchwood and Arrow, who appears with his real-life husband Scott Gill, actress Anna Khaja (Quantico, Silicon Valley), and LoPresti herself. In this final teaser,…

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HuffPost Originals to launch new video series, ‘The Zainab Salbi Project’ (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post Friday released the trailer for “The Zainab Salbi Project,” a HuffPost Originals series covering global issues from a woman’s perspective. The six-part series will follow Zainab Salbi, an Iraqi-American women’s rights activist, humanitarian, author, social entrepreneur, and media commentator, as she travels the world shedding light on those issues through personal stories…

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San Diego Pride Youth Leadership Academy happening this Saturday

The San Diego Pride Youth Leadership Academy is taking place this Saturday, Nov. 12. The San Diego LGBT Pride the Youth Leadership Academy is a one-day workshop packed with outdoor activities, bonding exercises, and empowering educational discussions. Workshops will include an introduction to LGBT history, youth advocacy, higher education, and more. “Over the years, Pride…

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Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at 82

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. Sony Music confirmed the legendary artist’s passing on his Facebook page, Thursday writing: “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away. We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries. “A memorial…

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National Cannabis Industry Association looks to a new era for cannabis policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Cannabis Industry Association, the nation’s largest cannabis trade association, today looked ahead to a new era for marijuana policy in the United States. At least seven states – Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, and North Dakota – voted to open up legal, regulated cannabis access for either medical purposes or…

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St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral opens its doors to the public for healing and reconciliation

SAN DIEGO — The doors of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral will be open to the public for healing and reconciliation on Election Day Nov. 8.  “After a contentious campaign season our city and country is in need of healing,” said the Very Reverend Penny Bridges, Dean of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. On the day after…

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