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First Missionary Baptist Choir Hosts Summer Musicale

Front from left to right: Carol Thomas, Aliene Hollingsworth, Nicole Dorhan, Estella Clay, Sedric Chapill, Mary Adams, Jeanette Adams, Moniquea Vinson; Back row from left to right: Patrece Hill, Vernie Hollingworth, Layla Alexander, William Ward, Louvenia Jackson, Delorise Washington, Rosamary Miller, Minor C. Huff, Nancy Johnson, Janice Mapes, Lynda Huff.
The event will feature praise, singing and dance to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ, and Brother Sedric Chappill will direct the choir.
The theme of this event is based on Psalm 34, verse 1: “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Over the past year, the choir has ministered at various events throughout the Bay Area.
Choirs from other churches have been invited to perform in the program: St. James Baptist Church Choir and Praise Dancers, San Francisco; Miler Avenue Baptist Church Choir, Mill Valley; Second Baptist Church Praise Team, Martinez; Village Baptist Church Choir, Marin City; Changing Lives Church, Richmond; Calvary Hill Community Church Choir, San Francisco; Finesse (Ensemble), San Francisco; and Providence Baptist Church, Richmond.
A reception will follow the event.
For more information, contact (415) 332-2826 Sister Delores Washington, president, at (510) 331-1742, or Sister Nicole Dorhan at (415) 368-1955.
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Gov. Newsom Highlights Record-Breaking Tourism Revenue, Warns of Economic Threats from Federal Policies
“California dominates as a premier destination for travelers throughout the nation and around the globe,” said Newsom. “With diverse landscapes, top-rate attractions, and welcoming communities, California welcomes millions of visitors every year. We also recognize that our state’s progress is threatened by the economic impacts of this federal administration, and are committed to working to protect jobs and ensure all Californians benefit from a thriving tourism industry.”

By Bo Tefu, California Black Media
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with the nonprofit organization Visit California, announced that tourism spending in California reached a record $157.3 billion in 2024, reinforcing the state’s status as the top travel destination in the United States.
The Governor made the announcement May 5, referencing Visit California’s 2024 Economic Impact Report, which highlights a 3% increase in tourism revenue over the previous year.
According to the report, California’s tourism sector supported 1.2 million jobs, generated $12.6 billion in state and local tax revenues, and created 24,000 new jobs in 2024.
“California dominates as a premier destination for travelers throughout the nation and around the globe,” said Newsom. “With diverse landscapes, top-rate attractions, and welcoming communities, California welcomes millions of visitors every year. We also recognize that our state’s progress is threatened by the economic impacts of this federal administration, and are committed to working to protect jobs and ensure all Californians benefit from a thriving tourism industry.”
Despite the gains in tourism revenue, Visit California’s revised 2025 forecast points to a 1% decline in total visitation and a 9.2% decrease in international travel. The downturn is attributed to federal economic policy and what officials are calling an impending “Trump Slump,” caused by waning global interest in traveling to the United States.
To offset projected losses, the Governor is encouraging Californians to continue traveling within the state and has launched a new campaign aimed at Canadian travelers.
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