The Associated Press Updated 7:36 am PDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Lawrence Jackson, AP Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2005 file photo, President George W. Bush awards singer Aretha Franklin the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award, the highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. A person close to Franklin said on Monday that the 76-year-old singer is … [Read more...] about A slideshow of the landmark events Aretha Franklin’s life
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A timeline of major events in the life of Aretha Franklin
The Associated Press Updated 7:31 am PDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Doug Pizac, AP Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 FILE - In this April 17, 1978 file photo, Aretha Franklin and her new husband, Glen Turman, arrive at a Los Angeles hotel for their wedding reception. Turman signals his okay and pleasure at the reception as Kecalf 8, Aretha's son looks on. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. less FILE - In this April 17, 1978 file photo, Aretha Franklin and her new husband, Glen Turman, arrive at a Los Angeles hotel for their wedding reception. Turman signals his okay and pleasure at the reception as ... … [Read more...] about A timeline of major events in the life of Aretha Franklin
South Melbourne Districts’ hold Auskick event in HCM City
The South Melbourne Districts Auskick will be held from 10.45am to 4.30pm on August 18 at RMIT University on 702 Nguyễn Văn Linh Street, HCM City’s District 7. Photo citynetevents.comViet Nam News HCM CITY — The South Melbourne Districts’ Auskick will be held from 10.45am to 4.30pm on August 18 at RMIT University, 702 Nguyễn Văn Linh Street, in HCM City’s District 7. Auskick is a programme designed to teach the basic skills of Australian-rules football to boys and girls aged between five and 12. RMIT University will hold a joint Auskick session with the visiting 20 Melbourne Auskickers, and afterwards a BBQ lunch. For entertainment, the local Australian Rules Football Club, the Vietnam Swans, will hold a tournament with the Cambodia Eagles after Auskick. The Saigon Colts will be hosting the event. — VNS … [Read more...] about South Melbourne Districts’ hold Auskick event in HCM City
About 1,000 motorcycles to roll from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek for annual veterans event
Friday through Sunday, POW/MIA recognition ride leaves Woodland Park for Cripple Creek at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony at noon Saturday, check online schedule for complete list of events, Cripple Creek, free; 487-8005, theveteransrally.orgMore than three decades ago, Jim Wear owned a motorcycle shop on the south end of town.One day a bunch of Colorado College kids came in looking for accessories and clothing that would make them look like bikers for a biker-themed frat party. Upon seeing a POW/MIA patch, one young student was puzzled.“One girl says, ‘What is that POW/MIA? Is that the motorcycle club?’ It floored me,” Wear said. “This was the late 1980s. To me, it was the second most recognizable flag in the country, and it blew me away she had no idea what it meant.”In that instant, he decided to organize a motorcycle ride for veterans around CC during the frat party to create awareness.“A bunch of bikes together brings … [Read more...] about About 1,000 motorcycles to roll from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek for annual veterans event
Detroit Black Restaurant Week returns with more events
Mark Kurlyandchik Detroit Free Press Published 11:01 p.m. UTC Aug 15, 2018 Detroit Black Restaurant Week is back for a second run with more robust programming and a refined message — one that celebrates black-owned businesses while welcoming all. “This isn’t about black power," says event organizer Kwaku Osei-Bonsu. "This is about acknowledgment and equity. ... I think there’s a need for seeing representation of black-owned establishments in a city that is 84 or 85 percent black in such a way that recognizes that they’re black-owned but open for everyone to patronize." Running Aug. 20-26, Detroit Black Restaurant Week aims to promote black-owned dining establishments that run the gamut from food trucks to fine dining. As with other similar week-long promotions, each participating restaurant offers a discounted rate on certain meals: $10 for food trucks, $15 for casual restaurants and $25 or $35 for lunch or dinner at … [Read more...] about Detroit Black Restaurant Week returns with more events