All Blog Posts Tagged 'mlk' (9)

Celebrating MLK and African Heritage at Mercado La Paloma

Mercado La Paloma has recently earned a reputation as a foodie destination - as it not only is home to Yucatan-flavored Chichen Itza, but it also spawned Mo-Chica. The food court atmosphere near the DMV just east of USC on Grand Avenue also has a tailor and Mexican gift shop.

And now the business incubator is mixing in art and…

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Added by enhager on January 15, 2013 at 10:29pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Video)

We at Wisdom From The Field would like to wish a happy birthday to one of the world-renown martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement and soldiers of service to our community, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is only appropriate that we share what may be one of his most heart touching, motivational, and pride filled speeches ever given.  The message in his words may seem to have fallen on deaf ears, however we are determined to unlock the inner resources at the heart of our community and finally…

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Added by Wisdom From The Field on January 15, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

2013 MLK King Day Parade in Los Angeles Leimert Park on Saturday, Jan. 19

The 32nd annual Kingdom Day Parade 2013 is SATURDAY Jan. 19, 2013. That seems an odd date but perhaps more fun to have on Saturday rather than Monday (MLK's birthday is Jan. 15).

The “Kingdom Day Parade” starts at Western heads down King to Crenshaw takes a left and goes down to Leimert Park…

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Added by enhager on January 14, 2013 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Spring into Health Festival Saturday at MLK Park



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The 2012 Spring into Health Event promises to be even more fun than last year - with moon bounces, tree giveaways, dental screenings and an egg hunt. C'mon down!.…

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Added by enhager on March 30, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

What a beautiful day for a King parade and Leimert Park festival; Images of 27th annual MLK Parade in Los Angeles



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I remember when I lived in a state that did not want to truly recognize King Day. But today, 20 years later, as Al Sharpton would say, most people in Arizona have to take the day off and think about why.

Images from the 27thAnnual Kingdom Day Parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Crowds lined the route, a few people deep at…

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Added by enhager on January 16, 2012 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

MLK Parade 2012 comes to Los Angeles and Crenshaw; celebration afterward in Leimert Park Village

"We do this to celelbrate the life and legacy of MLK."

More than 70,000 are expected to line the route which begins at Normandie, heads down King, left on Crenshaw to Leimert Park Village, said said Adrian Dove, CORE National Chairman, which organizes the parade.

KABC will broadcast live for two hours. 

County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas is the grand marshal. Stevie Wonder, Louis Gosset Jr. and more will be there.
"We don't believe we should do a…
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Added by enhager on January 13, 2012 at 11:40am — No Comments

Spring in Health Festival at MLK Park on Saturday from 10 to 2

 

Spring Into Health –

A health, fitness, & Family Fun Festival

10am - 2pm, April 23rd

MLK Rec Center

3916 S. Western Ave.

(213) 847-0878



• Youth Spring Zone

• Egg Hunt

• Arts & Crafts

• Carnival Games

• Face Painting

• Moonbounce

• Community Health Fair

• Free dental,…

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Added by enhager on April 21, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

MLK King Day Parade 2011 in Los Angeles

From Arlington to Crenshaw all the way down to Leimert Park the crowds were five people deep on both sides of the parade route as Los Angeles came out to celebrate the legacy of freedom and action left to us by one of the greatest Americans, Martin Luther King Jr.

 

The weather was perfect and so were the people. A video of the event is in the works!



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Added by enhager on January 17, 2011 at 10:30pm — No Comments

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