Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris said Friday night that "certainly there is the goal of winning," but a measure of her campaign's success will be that it "energizes and empowers people to actually participate and see themselves in the process." Harris' brief remarks, her first since announcing her presidential bid and held in the key primary state South Carolina, were held just hours after President Trump agreed to re-open the government. The California Democrat spoke at the annual "Pink Ice Gala" in Columbia, South Carolina, hosted by her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation's oldest black sorority. The sorority's influential network, which includes 300,000 members around the world, could be key in Harris' campaign. Harris honored the sorority's history in her remarks. "We stand on the shoulders of women, who were leaders, who 111 years ago said to us we must honor sisterhood and service," Harris said.Harris, the first Alpha Kappa Alpha … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris makes campaign stop in South Carolina at event hosted by her sorority
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National event hosting and medals success for Law and District AAC
Law and District Amateur Athletics Club hosted their first national event at Lanark Race Course, with the Scottish National Short Course (Cross Country) Championships voted a tremendous success. The club’s athletes were also amongst the medals at the event, which was attended by hundreds of athletes from all over Scotland, competing in events for under-15, under-17, senior or masters. Short and fast, the course saw the largest field in the event’s 20-year history with more finishers than ever before in five of the six races – the exception being the under-17 women’s race. The senior men’s race saw an increase from its previous record of 411 finishers to 470. Law and District AAC had a large field of athletes taking part and many volunteers setting up the course early on Saturday morning, marshalling throughout the day, and then clearing the course in the late afternoon. The club enjoyed success on the day, with medal winners in the under-15 boys’ … [Read more...] about National event hosting and medals success for Law and District AAC
More than £2,500 raised for neglected children at Norwich City Football charity event
The event was packed with 132 people. Picture: HAYS Recruiting experts HAYS Recruiting experts More than 100 people turned out for a charity quiz evening hosted at Norwich City Football Club. Some of the raffle prizes. Picture: HAYS Recruiting expertsThe event on June 28 saw 132 people pour into the Norwich City grounds, in honour of Action for Children. The event, hosted by Hays Recruitment Consultant, raised a whopping £2,576 for the children’s charity. Giles Dawson, a recruitment consultant with Hays said: “We were amazed by the generosity of so many local businesses who donated a variety of exciting prizes for the charity raffle. “We have had really great feedback from the attendees and we want to say a big thank you to all who attended.”The set up at Norwich City Football Club. Picture: HAYS Recruiting expertsThe evening also included a raffle, the majority of which were donated by local businesses. Mr Dawson added: “The event wouldn’t … [Read more...] about More than £2,500 raised for neglected children at Norwich City Football charity event
Belfast councillor defends £60k trip to Cannes property event
Belfast councillor defends £60k trip to Cannes property event BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Belfast Council spent £60,000 sending seven officials to a real estate conference in the upmarket French Riviera city of Cannes. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-councillor-defends-60k-trip-to-cannes-property-event-37069453.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article37069450.ece/256a0/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-07-02_new_42168266_I1.JPG Email Belfast Council spent £60,000 sending seven officials to a real estate conference in the upmarket French Riviera city of Cannes. The four-day event in March took place in the same venue where the world-famous Cannes Film Festival is held. The MIPIM conference bills itself as "the premier real estate event" which "gathers the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry for four days of networking, learning and transaction". The cost of the visit emerged after … [Read more...] about Belfast councillor defends £60k trip to Cannes property event
Cheryl wears clingy green dress at Prince’s Trust event without boyfriend Liam Payne ahead of her birthday
CHERYL struggled to raise a smile as she was spotted heading to a Prince’s Trust event hosted by Prince Charles. The former Girls Aloud star, who wore a clingy green dress to the bash, was accompanied by her loyal personal assistant Lily England rather than her boyfriend Liam Payne. Cheryl will celebrate her 35th birthday tomorrow and it’s not known if Liam, who is currently in America, will be flying home to join her and their baby son Bear. She struggled to raise a smile as she headed inside the fundraiser which was held in London. Cheryl’s own charity, which is based in Newcastle, is helped by the Prince’s Trust and she has a good relationship with Prince Charles. The last time they were together, he had the audience in stitches after joking he couldn’t keep up with Cheryl’s surnames, in reference to her previously turbulent love life. Cheryl Cole poses with Nicola Roberts in New York as they travel for holiday Cheryl has not been seen with Liam … [Read more...] about Cheryl wears clingy green dress at Prince’s Trust event without boyfriend Liam Payne ahead of her birthday