My Dearest Neighbors,

The Jury Selection phase of -- "The State of Florida vs George Zimmerman concludes its fifth day. In this clip from day three Atty Benjamin Crump, Esq., in defense and representation of the Martin Family speaks to the Media's unfair characterizations and reprehensible victim blaming rhetoric usually employed to slant "Public…

CicLAvia - the event which opens Los Angeles streets to biking, walking, jogging, and dogwalking - returns for the second route of 2013 on Sunday, June 23rd. The route, "Iconic Wilshire Boulevard," will stretch for…

The California Community Foundation (CCF) will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Building a Lifetime of Options and Opportunities for Men (BLOOM) initiative with a town hall meeting at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Actor and BLOOM spokesperson Larenz Tate will tweet live from the event and will take questions via twitter, @LarenzTate.

A blueprint initiative for other cities across the nation, BLOOM is a…

This Saturday will be the third weekend in the month of June so you know what that means right? Well yes. Sunday is Father's Day. But I'm talking specifically about the state holiday that takes place each year on the third Saturday in June ever since Governor Gray Davis signed into law Assembly Bill 1749 in 2002 and Senate Bill 812 in 2003. What? You need a hint? Okay..."They" say that on this day the appropriate thing to eat is barbeque and red soda water.…

As I become older the desire for a simpler, cleaner life is becoming more appealing. After watching tons of videos on the "eminence" of economic collapse and total anarchy the idea of being able to feed and sustain myself and my family has become somewhat of a passion.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am not saying these disaster scenarios will happen but they could. In any case, the idea of living clean with fresh foods that have not been genetically modified excites me.…

The California African American Museum (CAAM) invites the public to attend a special tribute to the late legendary attorney Leo Branton, Jr., who passed away of natural causes on April 19, 2013, at the age of 91. The tribute will take place on Friday, June 7, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at CAAM, 600 State Drive in Exposition Park.    

 Branton was most famous for his successful defense of the black political activist Angela Davis, who was accused of conspiring against a Marin County…

The MTA Board with a 10-1 vote approved stops at Leimert Park and Hindry on the Crenshaw-LAX Line the day after the L.A. City Council…

Like most of us, I know too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Quite frankly I believe that cancer is big business which is why in all this time scientists and doctors have not come up with a cure. In the meantime I've started participating in the annual Relay for Life event.

     They are held in communties across the United States. I will be participating in the Baldwin Hills Relay For Life…

This Saturday artists from Bahia, Brazil are ready to dance with you! All ages are invited to move to the rhythms of Brazil.  The FREE Community Dance Party begins at 3:30pm.

Want to learn the correct movements for Brazilian Samba and Samba Reggae? Join the 1pm Samba Workshop with Slleyk da Bahia(Olodum). The workshop is $30 at the door or $25 in advance. No charge for children under 7.

Located at:

Casa Cultura Yoga and Dance

1623 Centinela…

On May 18th and 19th, Casa Cultura Yoga and Dance will be hosting two artists from Bahia, Brazil. Bahia is a special part of Brazil that has held on to many elements of Afro-Brazilian culture and traditions. Learn the dances and rhythms of Brazil and feel the joy of movement. Classes end with a special guided relaxation and community dance party. No dance experience necessary.

Details Below:

Saturday, May 18th

Samba Regional and Samba…

If you live in the Los Angeles area, please join 89.3 KPCC on Saturday, May 13 for a panel discussion on what makes a medical condition "invisible": What is unique about the suffering of someone who has R.A. or chronic migraine headaches? What challenges does that person face in communicating her or his condition to a health provider? And is this a matter of public health?

Conditions like cancer, heart disease and AIDS strike fear…

The California African American Museum (CAAM) will celebrate National Children’s Book Week with the literacy event Heads are Turning, Children are Learning on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Event co-hosts include actor Thomas Hobson of The Fresh Beat Band; actress Niketa Calame of The Lion King (animation); and actor Donis Leonard, Jr. from Showtime’s House of Lies.

During the literary event, renowned children’s author and…

"We are all creatures, with illogical thoughts and dreams realized from "insane" notions..."



friday foto is a bi-weekly look at the world through the eyes of Janet E. Dandridge, photographer for Evolution Revolution Photography (EvoRevoPhoto).  it includes a creative short note to engage your mind.  go here to view and comment on the friday foto at the EvoRevoPhoto blog. …

Well,  five years later..... lol  our youth group Green Panthers  (see twitter @greenpantherx & greenpantherx.com) South L.A. group have had the following successes:

1.  Created the 1st Sustainable off grid Solar & Wind Powered Record Label in the U.S. and are distributed commercially worldwide, having been picked up in both US and UK.

2.  With Warrior DJ's (wycleff Jean) created the 1st Solar Powered DJ Coalition in the world

3.  Created two Clean Energy Start…

Join CITYstage for a week of free DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE instruction for teens.

Registration is now open for CITYstage Summer Camp and it's FREE!

Parents - Get the kids out of your hair for a week this summer.

Kids - Get out of the house and learn dance, music and theatre!

Click…

If you try to avoid the traffic on Crenshaw as much as I do, you may not have noticed that progress is being made on the demolition of the former Rent-A-Center, Rite Aid Pharmacy, and another empty storefront at Rodeo Road. I've attached a few photos that I took a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the building to the north of Ralph's (Comet Clea…