Clayton (BigTrigger) Corley, Sr. is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He developed his love of writing at the age of 14 and his love of jazz from as far back as he can remember. While in high school, he wrote for the school newspaper and was recognized by the Pulitzer Prize Committee for Journalism for his articles about the West Philadelphia High Speedboys basketball team. As of May 2005, he became a published author with the release of Universal Moods (a short story collection). Clayton…
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La Trisha LaNae' Taylor is a talented jewelry designer who is launching her company, Tula Couture, on February 28, 2009.
She designs custom made beaded jewelry and other accessories for women, and will be expanding to a collection of fashion items in the near future. La Trisha LaNae will join us to share her projects and all the excitement around the launch of her new business!
La Trisha LaNae also hosts a…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on January 26, 2009 at 10:30am —
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I've just created a new Facebook group dedicated to getting President Barack Obama on Mt. Rushmore! Please click the following link to join the cause:
Put Barack Obama on Mt. Rushmore!!! Facebook Group
Added by Branimir Kvartuc on January 21, 2009 at 8:14pm —
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Samuel Pace is a talented artistis whose work has been commissioned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transporation Authority (METRO) and it features the heart of Leimert Park.
His work has been featured by Playboy jazz Festival, Vancouver Washington wine and Jazz Festival.
Samuel Pace began creating his art using Jazz and blues music as the subject matter in the late 1980s. His work reflects the mood and sounds of the music that he hears. He then interprets the music…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on January 11, 2009 at 9:35pm —
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A native of the small island of Bermuda, Native Son describes his poetic literary speech as spontaneously truthful.
A self proclaimed empowerment poet, he often writes about self development, self awareness and self improvement. Native Son combines history, social, political issues to enlighten and bring fresh new perspectives about the world we live in.
He currently resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada where he is actively pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on January 11, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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ColoredPeople.net's first show featuring Andre Harris, one of our talented members!
We are very proud to see Andre's work being featured at Barack Obama's Camp.
He is a graduate of The Art Institute of Atlanta and The American Intercontinental University, Andre Harris has established himself as a…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on January 10, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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Tania-Maria Xavier introduces herself and ColoredPeople.net to her listening audience.
Her first two guests are Andre Harris, whose painting has been featured in Barack Obama's camp and Marvin Trimm, Also known as "Native Son", a spoken word artist whose poetry is inspiring and thought provoking. He is working on presenting his poetry to Bernice King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter.
Are you a talented artist? Would like to join our network? Send us your info to…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on January 10, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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What if what you wore spoke of who you were...? What if you could hold history and the future in the palm of your hand? At Jendayi Collection, we create exquiste, custom, culturally symbolic wedding rings and fine jewelry.
Our passion and vision is to honor the common links and universal themes of diverse peoples through their cultural symbols, and increase the global conversation of that which unites instead of separates.
All of our products are made with the best…
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Added by Jendayi Collection on December 27, 2008 at 11:00am —
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On Christmas eve, we listened to a Holiday Mix of music made by the host of a 2004 part we attended.
I played "Santa Baby" three times for my wife. Not only are the lyrics clever, the delivery is impeccably comic and sexy. Alyson had never really listened to it, but I'm sure she's heard it a thousand times.
I didn't know it was
Eartha Kitt till I heard the…
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Added by enhager on December 26, 2008 at 2:43pm —
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What I thought might be a tough pitch turned into a meeting of the minds.
Streetsblog has been featured at the bottom of our sight for a number of months now, providing us with the latest news and updates for our area regarding the Expoline. They have provided about 40 posts since January 2008 that mention expo line. When you do the archive search for these dates with "expo line", the LA Times has had 26. WOW. How is that possible?
So S…
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Added by enhager on December 5, 2008 at 7:31pm —
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The Westsiders are saying they don't want to put police officers where they are needed but were people pay the most taxes.
Check OUT this exchange:
To Councilman Bill Rosendahl, it is the latest example of how those who pay among the highest taxes and garbage fees in the city are getting shortchanged because their streets aren't teeming with gun violence. ...
"I'm upset about it. We are the ones who put in the most tax dollars, yet we're getting fewer patrols,"…
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Added by enhager on December 2, 2008 at 6:00pm —
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Ethel Bradley, the longest-reigning first lady of Los Angeles as the wife of the city's first black mayor, Tom Bradley, has died. She was 89.
Ethel Bradley died Tuesday at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, according to the LA Times.
The cause of death was pneumonia, said Bee Canterbury Lavery, who was Tom Bradley's protocol chief.
The Bradleys lived in Leimert…
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Added by enhager on November 25, 2008 at 8:27pm —
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Life Magazine has opened its archives and I found
a treasure trove of photos - from the expanse of the Crenshaw Mall to Fats Domino on Central Avenue.
You can see saxophonist Herbert Hardesty playing his instrument on floor as rhythm section of Fats Domino's band accompanies him in "Don't You Know," at 54 Ballroom on Broadway in 1955.…
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Added by enhager on November 24, 2008 at 5:30pm —
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Where were you - What were you doing - What were you thinking when history was made? Create a new entry by clicking on the green plus sign that says
+Add a Blog Post!
You may have to sign in first - but do it. Let's capture the moment.
You can also add a photo - of your Obama shirt, bumper sticker, lapel pin or your smiling face.
Added by enhager on November 5, 2008 at 10:39am —
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This was not just a landslide victory for Barack Obama. It was a landslide victory for the best in us -- for intelligence, vision, and compassion, for the great spiritual forces that have shaped the great religions and mystical traditions of all time. It was a landslide victory for decency and kindness. It was a landslide victory for self-control, for learning, for pragmatism, for a can-do attitude that is typically American. It was a landslide victory for the best in…
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Added by taylor08 on November 5, 2008 at 9:27am —
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Overheard during an impromptu rally on the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Leimert Boulevard:
Free at last.
Yes we DID.
This was a long time coming.
Change we can believe in. Shit.
Hundreds chanted, cheered and high-fived passing motorists just minutes after Obama was declared the next president of the United States. Mainly they were African American who had the look of winning a significant victory after so many losing battles in their…
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Added by enhager on November 4, 2008 at 11:00pm —
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Added by enhager on October 26, 2008 at 10:58am —
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Project Status Update Open House for the Mid-Corridor area of the Expo Light Rail Line.
Presentations on Phase 1 Project Overview and a Construction Status Update. The update includes information on the construction of the La Brea bridge, Expo right-of-way excavation, track bed construction and traffic advisories.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Holman United Methodist Church
White Hall Room
3320 W. Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA…
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Added by enhager on October 9, 2008 at 7:57am —
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The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will recommend passage of a document that could allow 1,000 more oil wells in Baldwin Hills.
There are only 400 now and until the recent energy crisis there were plans to turn this
urban blight into a beautiful park.
Via CHC: The Public Hearing will be held:
2 p.m. Wednesday - September 10, 2008
Hall of Administration,…
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Added by enhager on September 9, 2008 at 3:00pm —
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Alone with five children, Mom worked more than full-time as a nurse and pulled double- and triple-shifts whenever possible. Her schedule left my sister Sharron in charge of a motley crew of siblings. With just seven years between us, she as the eldest and I the youngest, Sharron was the perfect mini-Mom. Expert multi-taskers, they both are able to walk, talk, think, problem-solve and execute faster than the speed of light.
"Are you ready?" The question was rhetorical - if we weren't…
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Added by Rhonda Kuykendall-Jabari on August 28, 2008 at 8:30am —
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