MLK Week kicks off with gospel service in Odessa
The Black Cultural Council of Odessa opens King Week with a 7 p.m. gospel celebration at Blackshear Magnet School today admission $2 children five and under free Rev J J Watson of Northside Church of God in Christ Fort Smith Ark will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday with music by the Juneteenth Mass Choir Info 432 853 1344 Also a black tie gala Celebrating our Community set 7 p.m. Jan 30 at MCM Grand Hotel FunDome tickets 50 authorizes fundraiser for Odessa Black Chamber Charity Fund and Jazz Café
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Jazz Café
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Haiti Earthquake Destruction Sparks Urgent Aid Calls
After the earthquake devastation in Haiti, officials and relief groups urge rapid assistance. Agencies mobilize resources, calling on international donors and volunteers to fund shelter, food, medical care, and reconstruction. Local communities anticipate long-term recovery needs.
U S promises Haiti more aid amid grim outlook
The Obama administration pledged a rapid ramp up in water and relief supplies for Haiti after the January earthquake. State Department raised Haiti’s death toll to six with more expected, as search and rescue continued in Port au Prince. Dr. Rajiv Shah said U S relief focuses on saving trapped survivors and announced $48 million in food aid and 100 000 ten liter water containers to reach two million Haitians.
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ou-Prince
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Being funny is hard work Oklahoma rodeo clown
John Harrison, a 31 year old rodeo clown, travels nationwide to entertain crowds. He dodges danger as a bull charges, slipping into a barrel decorated like a Coors can seconds before impact. He enjoys making people smile and aims to entertain during every ride.
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Nimitz choirs shine at Southwestern Division conference
Nimitz Junior High School choir director Kathy Lollar leads 10 boys selected for the Southwestern Division Conference of the American Choral Association alongside the Lady Admirals. The group, who will rehearse with world renowned conductor Rollo Dilworth, plans to fly to Denver after a series of rehearsals. A dinner theater fundraiser is set for February 5 at Crescent Park Baptist Church with tickets at $10.
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