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20th Anniversary - The Rodney King Verdicts, The Uprising

"Not Guilty..." The verdict rang through the air like a horrible dream that afternoon of April 29, 1992.  A huge hush fell across the city racially, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually hurting and on the edge of heart failure.

"Not Guilty". Four faces sighed. The rest of us cried. As the afternoon wore on many died in an eruption galvanized not by this salient event but the response a series of actions, measures, and injustices. The…

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Added by Kim Vinson on April 25, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVITES THE PUBLIC TO “SAVING OUR SONS: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION”

LOS ANGELES – California Community Foundation (CCF) invites parents, educators, employers, community, civic and religious leaders, and all concerned members of the public to participate in a historic town hall on the need to change and improve conditions for Black male youth in Los Angeles that are adversely affecting their futures.  “SAVING OUR SONS: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION” will take place on Wednesday, May 2, at 6 p.m., in the North Tent at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College (LATTC), 1937…

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Added by Terri Dixon on April 24, 2012 at 10:52am — No Comments

Alphonse Mouzon - Jazz-Funk Legend and Emma Mouzon

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Added by ColoredPeople.net on April 20, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Intersections South LA wants to hear your memories of the LA Riots

Twenty years after violence swept the streets of South LA and beyond, Intersections takes a look back at the events that unfolded in April of 1992 and how far we've come since.

If you have photos, memories, or any other stories relating to the events that occurred in South LA, we would love to hear from you!

 

Share your thoughts on whether you think anything has changed for South LA residents in the past 20 years. Call us at …

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Added by Willa Seidenberg on April 19, 2012 at 7:51am — No Comments

The Hopeful Home Buyer's Tour is Here!

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Added by Heather Lee Presha on April 18, 2012 at 3:20pm — No Comments

When Will the Black Community Recognize that We Can’t Whine Cancer Out of Our System?

Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree

When Will the Black Community Recognize that We Can’t Whine Cancer Out of Our System?…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on April 17, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Landmark Legislation Will Strategically Position California to Protect Consumers and Recover Revenue

Underground Economy Robs the State of Billions



Landmark Legislation Will Strategically Position California to Protect Consumers and Recover Revenue



Sacramento – Counterfeiters, smugglers and other illegal operators in the Underground Economy are depriving California of an estimated $8 billion in state taxes that could be spent on…

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Added by Curren D. Price, Jr. on April 17, 2012 at 8:57am — No Comments

Friday, April 13 at 7pm: Free Screening of Bag It, hosted by Assemblymember Holly Mitchell

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I hope you can come out. This will be a fun event!

 

Friday, April 13, 7:00pm, (doors open), 7:30 pm screening, ATA 128 (Theatre Room), West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230, convenient parking in Lot 5. Sponsored by Assemblymember Holly Mitchell and the Assembly District 47 Environmental Cabinet and hosted by Andy Shrader.



Subtitled "Is your life too plastic?", this informative and entertaining…

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Added by Sydney Kamlager on April 10, 2012 at 1:15pm — No Comments

“A Night In Cameroon” Los Angeles Art & Culture Enthusiasts Celebrate African Traditions From Cameroon

The California African American Museum (CAAM) co-hosted “A Night in Cameroon,” presented by the Minister of Arts and Culture of Cameroon, Ama T. Muna.  Cameroon, a country in west Central Africa, bordered by Nigeria, is known for its vibrant arts, both modern and traditional.  The evening highlighted Cameroon’s extraordinary cuisines, dances and music.  Minister Muna will launch the first national museum in Cameroon this year.…

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Added by Terri Dixon on April 5, 2012 at 11:45am — 1 Comment

Are the Democratic and Republican Parties One and the Same?

Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree

Are the Democratic and Republican Parties One and the Same?
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on April 4, 2012 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

PUBLIC PARKING LAW NEEDS CHANGING

The City of Los Angeles needs to enforce a new law that would prohibit overnight/all day parking on residential streets. 

I am a resident in the 3400 block of West 73rd Street in Los Angeles, Councilmember Parks' district and am fed up with the amount of cars that park for days, weeks, and months in front of our homes.  Currently, there has been a Ford Escort who has left their car parked in front my home everyday for over six months.  They will move it after two days of non-movment…

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Added by Gloria Dangerfield on April 3, 2012 at 1:30pm — 2 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

~Invitation~ All In For The 99%

Saturday - March 31 2012 - 10:30am to 6:00pm

400 S. La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Sponsors:

Rebuild The Dream, Van Jones

MoveOn.org

Russell Simmons

What: Artists, musicians, writers, and activists unite to create discussion and enthusiasm for the issues that inspired the 99% movement, demanding an end to…

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Added by AJea L on March 30, 2012 at 11:39am — No Comments

CAAM PRESENTS ITS 8TH ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATION ‘HAUTE COUTURE WITH HATITUDE’

The California African American Museum (CAAM) presents its 8th annual spring extravaganza, “Haute Couture With Hatitude”  during Target Sundays at CAAM, April 1, 2012 beginning at 11a.m. - 5 p.m.  Co-hosted by  actress and singer Dawnn Lewis and Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, the program will showcase fashion styles created by designer Kenneth “K Bobby” Edgar and CAAM’s annual hat competition.

CAAM’s galleries open at 11 a.m. and the Target Sundays program begins at 1 p.m. …

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Added by Terri Dixon on March 28, 2012 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Expo Line to open April 28!

Our friendly neighborhood light rail line is scheduled to open April 28, taking us from downtown Los Angeles to La Cienega, with USC, Foshay Learning Center, Leimert Park and Baldwin Hills in between. Read more at Intersections: The South LA…

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Added by enhager on March 24, 2012 at 10:39am — No Comments

The death of Trayvon Martin is not about Race Wars!

I am hearing a lot of anger from many black people who are uttering reverse racist comments and attitudes towards their fellow white Americans. 

I say No to that and it is counterproductive  towards the real truth and serves to allow those in power the same old games they have run on poor and middle class people for hundreds of years … dating all the way back to the slave days.  

Divide & Conquer !  

Do we have a race problem in America…YES! … one that has been…

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Added by Ernie Mixon on March 24, 2012 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Is President Obama a Slave to Wall Street?

Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree

 

Is President Obama a Slave to Wall Street?
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on March 20, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

Leimert Park's Jamaal releases 3rd single "Center of Attention"

The Leimert Park emcee recently released his debut free album "The Cool Table" to nice reviews throughout Los Angeles. With "Center of Attention" becoming a fan favorite and garnering the most attention from the project thus far, Jamaal has decided to make it his 3rd single. The track is produced by L.A. upstart "MikeFree." ( @MikeFree_ )
Jamaal…
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Added by Erwin Johnson on March 19, 2012 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Rincon Rumbero @ KAOS Network on May 5, 2012

Mr. Ben Caldwell will be opening his space, the KAOS Network in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, to host the first Rincon Rumbero- an open rumba for drummers, singers, and dancers.

The event takes place from 3 PM to 6 PM, on May 5 and is free to the public - though a monetary donation to help cover costs or a small food item for a community potluck would be appreciated.

All congas, clave, chekeres,…

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Added by Ricardo Tambor on March 15, 2012 at 6:00am — No Comments

Janice B - My Life

Who is Janice B., and what is “eclectic soul”?

“Eclectic soul is what Janice B. embodies in her music,” asserts Mo-Rece, Janice B.’s producer. “There is feeling and depth of emotion at the core of all of her songs. Whether it’s neosoul, R & B, jazz, or blues or country, it is soulful. And she is a tremendous talent lyrically.
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on March 11, 2012 at 12:48pm — No Comments

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