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Guest: Chris Floyd is the CEO/Executive Director of LAOIC. Los Angeles OIC is an…
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BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE
We accept a lot of so-called truisms simply because we've been told that they're true all of our lives. Take competition for example. From the day we start school most Americans are taught that our competitive spirit is what… Continue
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If you're interested in education reform in our area, this editorial in the LA Times is informative"
"Marlene Romero watched with growing anxiety as her 8-year-old son suffered through third grade at McKinley Elementary School in Compton. She was unhappy with his progress and felt trapped at a failing school. Then, taking advantage of a state law that allows parents to band together and demand change, she signed a petition: "I did it for a better education for my son.""
Here's…
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Leimert Park Beat photographer L. Watts was there for the show at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza featuring acclaimed contemporary jazz artist, Rachelle Ferrell and GRAMMY nominated R&B/Soul artist Ledisi at the outdoor stage.
From Jason Lombard of BHCP:
ABOUT Rachelle Ferrell
Pennsylvania native Rachelle Ferrell’s music career began at age six, which many speculate contributed to the “development of…
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I just talked to the LAPD for an update on the incident near West Vernon and 9th avenues - stolen car - illegally parked - reported by a good vigilant neighbor - fireworks found. Surrounding homes evacuated for a few hours in case the fireworks were bombs. All clear.
We were awakened by helicopters around 6 a.m. so I called 213-485-2600 (LAPD chopper…
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Councilman Bernard Parks tweeted and held a press conference claiming that "Demolition to Begin Shortly" but offered few specifics and no time line. Parks held a press at the Buckingham Place senior apartments saying that "Marlton Square has emerged from bankruptcy, with a final settlement reached on December 29th.
In his Twitlonger post, Parks states that Commercial…
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The new year is off to a great start at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza with the signing of a lease with Staples, the world’s largest office products company.
The addition of Staples to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza builds on the leasing momentum that started in 2010 with the announcements of several new retailers at BHCP, including theater operator Rave Motion…
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There are two types of people who support president Obama. There are his supporters who want to see him be a success, and then there are the cheerleaders…Added by Eric L. Wattree on January 31, 2011 at 6:30am — 2 Comments
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Tonight my heart grew heavy as I stopped by Sika’s shop during the Art Walk and saw a memorial tribute honoring Fred Horn, this was the firs time I heard that Fred Horn had passed away. He passed a couple of weeks ago due to health complications related to diabetes and high blood pressure.
I last saw Fred at Kaos Network two Art Walks ago in November. Ben Caldwell was holding a filmmaker’s symposium where Fred and I had a chance to share some laughs with the crowd and give props to…
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On Friday January 28th 2011 Crenshaw/Watts Rotary Club, Inglewood Rotary, SouthWest Rotary and Hemosa Beach Rotary donated $8,000.00 to the Jr. Blind of America to help with their Children's Vision Screening Program. For more information of how you can help and be part of Rotary, e-mail mrrotay1@yahoo.com
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