Featured Blog Posts – February 2012 Archive (12)

Re-Districting Update... Could Leimert Park Lose Our Economic Engine?

From Councilman Bernard Parks email:

Dear Friends,

Today, Council President Herb Wesson…

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Added by AJea L on February 29, 2012 at 9:22pm — No Comments

CeaseFire Project

CeaseFire: A public health approach to public safety

CeaseFire is a unique, interdisciplinary, public health approach to violence prevention. We maintain that violence is a learned behavior that can be prevented using disease control methods. Using proven public health techniques, the model prevents violence through a three-prong…

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Added by AJea L on February 27, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Hood Rat

Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on February 25, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Councilman Parks "Is Pissed"...

This is Councilmember Parks' News Letter release - Re: Redistricting Hearing

Dear Constituent,

I'm pissed, and, you should be to.

I'm sure many of you have never heard me use such strong language, as…

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Added by AJea L on February 24, 2012 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Hulon Crayton – Smooth Jazz Tenor Sax

Colored People® Network Presents... Hulon

Hulon released his debut release, First Impressions, via Premier Musique Group (owned by his son, Hulon E. Crayton II) in 2010.

Hulon Crayton - Smooth Jazz Tenor…

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Added by ColoredPeople.net on February 23, 2012 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

EsoWon asks neighbors to help them move on up the street

On March 1, EsoWon is moving about 10 feet north on Degnan Blvd. to a smaller store, just one store away from where they are now. 

"We are excited about the move," owner Jamses Fugate said. "It's less space and cheaper rent. This move will help us greatly."

Fugate asks the community to help - stop by and make an offer and he'll put you to work.

Added by enhager on February 23, 2012 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Request for Vintage Photos in Leimert Park

Hi Everyone,

I am working on a documentary at USC about life in Leimert Park and am currently looking for photos of the community from past eras - 90s, 80s, 70s, 60s, and beyond.

If you have any photos (or video) that you would be willing to share, please contact me at webster.loria@gmail.com

Thanks in advance!

~Lori

Added by Lori Webster on February 22, 2012 at 9:42pm — No Comments

STEVIE MACK RADIO - Celebrates 600th Show

STEVIE MACK RADIO - 600th Show Celebration 

Celebrating our 600th show on the air! Listen to the fun filled hilarious party as we look ahead to keep Stepping into tomorrow today!

Comedian Stevie Mack is the Writer/Host of the number one online comedy talk show!

Discussing all the hot button issues…

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Added by Stevie Mack on February 22, 2012 at 2:12pm — 1 Comment

Own your park - some TLC for Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Have you heard about this budget crisis? Well everybody is doing what they can to get us through these tough times, but there have been lots of cutbacks. Maybe you've noticed. Unfortunately it's expensive to fix potholes and sidewalks yourself. Still we should step up - because ultimately taking care of your community ... well you are taking care of…
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Added by enhager on February 10, 2012 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

IT WAS A TIME OF INNOCENCE DENIED - By Michael “EJ” Green

This article was originally published on Unity Magazine

It was the nineteen fifties, a time of great change in the United States, especially for African Americans, it was a time of forging ahead and making new roads, without detours. This is the story of two people from two very different cultures who made a new road for themselves and the…

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Added by ColoredPeople.net on February 4, 2012 at 1:00am — No Comments

Love, Peace & Soul Train Lines

Growing up, Saturday mornings, meant Soul TrainFat Albert, and Bruce Lee (in that order). During those hours, my parents never seemed to fight. Saturdays were reserved for cleaning, watching my parents do the hustle, the bump, and…

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Added by Raine on February 3, 2012 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

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