Journey
into the heart of Africa and experience its people,
natural resources and rich cultural history. Camp Africa
takes participants through several journeys to selected
sites on the world’s second-largest continent and offers
a deeper understanding of the vitality, richness and
significance of its people from historical and
contemporary perspectives.
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House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi will join Congresswoman Carolyn
Cheeks Kilpatrick at two town hall meetings in Grosse
Pointe Farms and Wyandotte Friday, July 25.
Speaker Pelosi and Congresswoman Kilpatrick will make
appearances at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse
Pointe Farms, 32 Lake Shore Road, at 10:30 a.m.,
followed by a visit to the Downriver Italian-American
Hall, 646 Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte at noon. Both
events are open to the public.
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DETROIT
– The Detroit Tigers open a three-game homestand on
Friday, July 25 when the Chicago White Sox visit
Comerica Park. The three-game series against the White
Sox will be the Tigers 6th annual Negro Leagues Weekend
Celebration.
Game times against the White Sox are scheduled for 7:05
p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. The
homestand concludes Sunday, July 26 with a 1:05 p.m.
start.
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DETROIT,
MI – As a sign of Senator Obama’s growing support and
enthusiasm in Michigan, over 1,000 campaign supporers
and volunteers offically kicked off the grand opening
for the Obama Campaign for Change Michigan headquarters
in Detroit. The campaign is committed to reaching out to
Michigan voters from all backgrounds and in every part
of the state. The Michigan headquarters will also serve
as the central grassroots organizing and volunteer
center for Detroit.
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Detroit,
Mich. — Green initiatives, the world’s largest live
festival blog, a new racing series and rich jazz
traditions from Detroit and Philadelphia are among the
new features offered at “3 Days in The D” this Labor Day
weekend, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
(DMCVB) announced today.
Three signature events, the Detroit Belle Isle Grand
Prix, Detroit International Jazz Festival and Chrysler
Arts, Beats & Eats are jointly marketed as “3 Days in
The D.” Spearheaded by the DMCVB and the City of
Detroit, “3 Days in The D” is in partnership with each
event, helping to set the stage for one of the most
popular and active weekends of the summer, August
29-September 1.
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See the Historic Wanamaker Trophy and Enter to Win
Sold Out Executive Club Tickets to the PGA Championship
BLOOMFIELD
TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The 90th PGA Championship is opening
the doors of its 30,000-plus-sq.-ft. PGA Championship
Golf Shop to the public on Saturday, August 2 and
Sunday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is an
exceptional opportunity for the public to see where the
Championship will be played, purchase official
merchandise and register to win tickets. A Championship
ticket is not required for this weekend. Parking is free
at the Bingham Office Park located at 30400 Telegraph in
Bingham Farms, MI. All guests must park at this
location, where a complimentary shuttle will take
visitors to Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Crowds soar to 20,000 over three-day opening weekend,
proving thoroughbred racing is alive and well in
Michigan
HURON
TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Race fans from throughout the Midwest
joined in on the fun and a great horse-racing experience
at the opening weekend of North America’s newest
thoroughbred track, Pinnacle Race Course. An estimated
20,000 people enjoyed the new thoroughbred racing
facility that features a world-class track, up-close
seating, and patio and dining areas in what many
visitors enthusiastically call an ideal racing facility.
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Bennett College President Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Business Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Washington,
D.C. – The National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women’s Clubs Inc (NANBPWC) will hold its
73rd national convention at the Marriott Detroit
Renaissance Center July 27 through August 3. Several
programs are open to the public including the Business
Women’s Luncheon, Thursday, July 31 with Dr. Julianne
Malveaux, President, Bennett College, author, economist
and commentator as keynote speaker.
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Detroit
- Trinity Film Coalition
is excited to announce that mega
label, Live the Music Group, will
award a one song production deal to
the winner of the music video
portion of the 2nd Annual Trinity
Film Coalition Film Festival!
Live the Music Group, home of Charm,
Roc Stea-D, Vina Mills, Tim
Lawrence, and Dayna Anderson, is a
full-scale recording label with some
of the hottest producers in the D!
Sample sounds at
www.myspace.com/livetmg.
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Battle-ready
producers, beatsmiths, and sound-architects from the
Detroit area who have original music, talent and desire
to take their passion to the next level will compete for
the Red Bull Big Tune title.
Special guest performance by rapper Guilty Simpson
(Stones Throw) who is said to be the late great producer
J Dilla’s favorite emcee. Producer Mr. Porter, aka Kon
Artis of D 12 fame, will also hit the Red Bull Big Tune
stage
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