THE THIRD ANNUAL SHORTS AT CAAM FILM SCREENINGS TO FEATURE AWARD WINNING DIRECTORS, ANA DUVENAY, RYAN COOGLER AND KAHLIL JOSEPH
The two-day non-competitive short films screening is designed to highlight the work of emerging black filmmakers
LOS ANGELES (August 8, 2013) In a two-day event, the California African American Museum (CAAM) will present its third annual Shorts at CAAM…
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Why did Chef Marilyn's Soul Food Express Restaurant close? Will they open again?
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An afternoon filled with endearing Ballads, Standards, Straight Ahead Jazz and more to refresh and stir the soul
Imagine a journey which takes you to the deepest back woods Juke Joint just west of the Mississippi. This is a venue that breathes and exhales the very essence of Jazz. What a Spiritual Haven and fortress from a hot summer day in L.A.
The elegant affair was dripping in the Blues, Soul, and Jazz. During this expedition you…
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During the last two decades, a specific group of dogs has emerged at the center of major controversy. Pit bulls, rottweilers and German shepherds are some of those that have been labeled as “dangerous” by certain groups because of their use in dog fighting rings and attacks on adults and children.
We invite you to watch the live video stream of KPCC’s special in-person program. Tune in as KPCC crime and safety reporter Erika Aguilar speaks with animal researcher Dr.…
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The California African American Museum (CAAM) kicks off the month of August with an event-filled weekend featuring Target Sundays at CAAM: Fun in the Summertime and an art workshop. As the summer days get warmer, CAAM continues to provide the community with a cool place to convene with family and friends, while infusing culture, education, history, as well as visual and performance arts.
On Sunday, August 4th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CAAM will host an art workshop…
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89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio recently asked listeners and sources in the organization’s Public Insight Network to describe the kinds of conversations they were having with friends and family as a result of the Florida jury’s verdict on the trial of George Zimmerman.
Here are a few of the responses:
“As an African American male,…
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There has been a lot of noise coming out of Pasadena, Ca. Only this time, it's not city-funded. Tha next generation of local, aspiring artists & musicians coming out are 'setting their own standard.' Before they are considered anybody, they are left to grind on tha indie underground circuit. This circuit consists of unknown to mildly known names. Here…
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BLOOM youth Anthony Smith and BLOOM spokesperson and actor Larenz Tate
The California Community Foundation (CCF) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Building a Lifetime of Options and Opportunities for Men (BLOOM) initiative with a town hall…
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The jury in the Florida murder trial of George Zimmerman last weekend acquitted the former neighborhood watch volunteer of all charges in the 2012 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
The acquittal has prompted protests in Los Angeles, Oakland and in cities across the United States. People have also taken to social media to express their thoughts on the verdict.
In the wake of Zimmerman's acquittal, 89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio would like to know what…
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89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio is bringing back #KidReads, and this time we are hosting a live program at the A C Bilbrew Library on July 20. KPCC early childhood development correspondent Deepa Fernandes will moderate a program with two literary whizzes who…
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Read the article from OUR WEEKLY: Leimert Park may be fading as a Black cultural hub
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Janet of Evolution Revolution Photography located in Inglewood, CA has been working a whole-hellava-lot!! Hopefully you can join her for one of her events or have your photo taken for one of your own upcoming events. Check out the listings below:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/vol/3910341507.html…
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To: Mr Keith James of Stop Mass Incarceration & Revolution Books.
--- Since open 'comments' to your Blog are not available---
My respectful 'OPEN' response is just this...
"Guard the freedom of ideas at all costs. Be alert that dictators have always played on the natural human tendency to 'blame' others and to over simplify. And don't regard yourself as a Guardian Of Freedom unless you respect and preserve the rights of People…
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The TRUTH About What Happened at the June 10 Rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin, responding to AJea L.
from Keith James, Stop Mass Incarceration Network and Revolution Books volunteer
An article posted on The Leimert Park Beat (a website about the Leimert Park community), by AJea L on June 14, 2013 about a protest that took place in Leimert on June 10, 2013 – the first day of the trial of George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin – is…
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Vocalist Judith Hill, best known for her performance on this season's "The Voice"
Experience the 4th of July at the California African American Museum (CAAM) with live performances and a unique art workshop, followed by Exposition Park’s annual fireworks display. In celebration of America’s birthday,…
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional and dismissed Prop 8 on standing, meaning same-sex marriages can resume in California.
How do these decisions affect you? Are you planning to get married?
KPCC would like to hear from people whose lives are affected by this.
By sharing your story, you help us to follow this issue in a…
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