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With less than three weeks left before the heated primary race in Congressional District 31, Danny Tillman receives another endorsement from Pastor Dennis Morgan Brown of Miracle Deliverance Full Gospel Church.

“I personally support Mr. Tillman because he is not only a fine gentleman but has the expertise, experience and qualifications to be the best Congressman to represent our district.”

Danny Tillman commented that “I was not the candidate that got the endorsements from groups with money, but having the endorsement from Men of God is means more to me than any other endorsements.”

Danny Tillman is a Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress running in

California’s 31st District Open-Seat. San Bernardino Board of Education Member Danny Tillman is known for getting people involved to fight

injustices. Danny Tillman will be a progressive voice and a Congressman who will work hard to create family wage paying jobs and education for the people of the Inland Empire.

Danny Tillman is running for U. S. Congress in California’s 31st Congressional District in 2014. The District includes the cities of San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Upland, Fontana Rialto, Colton, Loma Linda and Grand Terrace. For more information visit Danny Tillman for Congress at:www.dannytillmanforcongress.com

TORRANCE, CA — Grambling State University (GSU) awarded James Colon, vice president of African American Business Strategy at Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., an honorary doctorate degree at its 2014 Spring Commencement ceremony, Friday, May 9.  It is the most prestigious degree the historically black university offers.

Grambling recognized Colon for his commitment to diversity in the automobile industry and long-term support of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and the academic achievement of young African Americans. At Toyota, Colon is responsible for engaging Hispanic and African American businesses and media, and optimizing relationships with important external Hispanic and African American groups. Under his leadership, the automaker implemented the Toyota Green Initiative designed to educate and encourage students on HBCUs to live environmentally conscious lifestyles. Nearly 5,000 people have made the Promise Pledge to live green, and 28 HBCUs have participated in the Green Campus Contest.

“I am honored to have received this degree from one of the most respected and distinguished historically black colleges and universities in the nation,” Colon said.  “When an institution of higher education confers an honorary degree, it believes that the recipient reinforces its values, its mission. Grambling’s vision is to be a distinguished institution that produces accomplished graduates who go on to compete and succeed in a global market.  In short, Grambling believes in being the best and producing the best — to help the world be the best it can be.  I, along with Toyota, share in that mission every day and will continue to do so.”

Colon joins an elite group of African-American influencers and history makers who have received honorary doctorate degrees from Grambling, including: the late singer Whitney Houston; scholar/author Dr. Cornel West; and, Democratic political strategist and pundit Donna Brazile.

In addition to his responsibilities at Toyota, Colon serves on the boards of his alma mater, Manchester University in Indiana and Clark Atlanta University. He is a member of The United Negro College Fund Los Angeles Leadership Council.  He was also appointed to the board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation two years ago, where he supports the organization’s mission by contributing to developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public.

Mint Condition will be performing live at the Fox Performing Arts Center located at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501). For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com.

Featuring Boney James, Ohio Players, Eric Benet, BWB (Braun, Whalum, Brown), and Keiko Matsui. Show starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 per ticket before Thursday, May 15 and $35 from May 15 to June 16. Ticket price includes reserved bench seat in section R1 plus round-trip bus ticket. For more information please contact Lisa Humphrey at (310) 293-4154 (text preferred) or by email at premierconceptspr@gmail.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA- On Saturday, June 28, Wendy Raquel-Robinson from BET’s The Game will be hosting Red Carpet Experience 2014 at The Bonventure Brewing Company located at 404 S. Figueroa Street, 4^th Floor in Los Angeles (90071). Doors open at 8 p.m. Special guests include Darryl Pitts, Chuckie Miller, Kevin Rouse, Kimi Rochelle, Dante Dupre, and Marva King.

Bonelli Park in San Dimas. Featuring Robin Thicke, Men of Soul, Estelle, Dave Koz & Friends of Summer Horns, Naturally 7, George Tandy Jr., Jesse Cook, Mike Phillips, Love & Soul Tour, Larry Graham and more. Tickets are on sale now at www.jazzfestwest.com or by calling (949) 360-7800.

Super Freestyle Explosion is back!  This annual live music event featuring classic artists and infectious dance hits comes to the Inland Empire for one night only this summer with a Friday, June 27th show at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Super Freestyle Explosion 2014 includes platinum stars Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Debbie Deb, Expose, Stacey Q, Connie, Nu Shooz, Trinere  and Pretty Poison. Super Freestyle Explosion tickets are available online at www.AXS.com and www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (888) 929-7849 and at the Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office during normal business hours.

Boyz II Men will be performing live at the Fox Performing Arts Center located at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501). For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Featuring DeRay Davis, Chris Spencer, Aries Spears, Bruce Bruce, and DL Hughley. Tickets are on sale now at $39, $59 and $89. The pre-sale special is 4 tickets for $125. The show is at Citizens Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy in Ontario. For more information and tickets, visit www.cbbankarena.comor call (909) 244-5500.

Jill Scott will be performing live at the Fox Performing Arts Center located at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside (92501). For tickets visit concerts.livenation.com.