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  Come join Annie Lee as she invites her male counterparts to the biggest Los Angeles Urban Art Exhibit in 2013. The art exhibit will give art lovers the opportunity to meet, greet and purchase originals and reprints art from Melvin King, Charles Bibbs, Frank Frasier, Ken Gatewood, Poncho Brown, John Toms, Charlie Black, Andre Hines, Robert Stevenson and event co-host J Anthony Brown .

The Inaugural Forum for Art and Peace Children of Refugees is this Sunday 12/8 at Khmer Arts Academy, 1364 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, California 90804 from 1:00-630 pm. We have taken away the fee and made it "pay as you wish"  100% donations collected for Inaugural Forum for Art and Peace will benefit the International Rescue Committee, dedicated to aiding displaced populations from the Syrian Crisis and other global conflicts. Children of Refugees seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among diverse minds and talents, creating positive, tangible effects locally and throughout our world. This event, imagined by artist and activist Prumsodun Ok, brings together dozens of creators, schol ars, and leaders to expound on the refugee experience through performances and conversations. Join us for a day of live performances, discussions and networking opportunities. Attendees are asked to give within their means, and bring open hearts and clear minds to share in

Planning on shopping this Black Friday? Come to our 3rd Annual People’s Market at The Community Birth Center! Shop Local and support investing in your community rather than corporations this BLACK FRIDAY on Nov 29th at The Community Birth Center, from 11am-4pm. So excited to have The Community Birth Center hosting this event! All funds raised will go directly to the center! Please visit their website: http:// lacommunitybirth.com/ Past People's Market has been a great success! Always with Over 25 vendors and over a hundred people show up to support their community! Line-Up of VENDORS: (so far, still more to come!!!) ALEGRIA XOCOLATL & ALEGRIA DE LA LUZ Selling: Organic raw vegan chocolate & treats, lip balms & body butters. REVOLUTIONARY AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITIES LOS ANGELES Food: Vegan tamales and other side dish tbd, agua fresco! Selling: Soaps and natural body butters RAC Soap. Shirts and buttons- RAC LA. Bracelets and trinkets- Handmade Item

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation & Ford Motor Company Fund $5,000 Student Media Scholarship Competition: Blazing the Trail: Celebrating the Women of Empowering America® Deadline: December 16, 2013 For almost a decade, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has been telling the stories of inspiring women from American history with its Empowering America program. In 2008, AWMF expanded the Empowering America program to share the stories of these women with middle schools across the country. In partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund , the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, AWMF developed educational collateral and put it in the hands of teachers to stimulate and enhance classroom conversations about these female icons, who have pioneered in fields such as science, social reform, public service, sports, journalism, music and aviation. Past subjects of Empowering America programs include Annie Easley, Gloria Estefan, Gabriell

From Rina Rubenstein This is a very odd November: the month ends with Thanksgiving weekend, so almost all the listed   events are before then. (Chanuka coincides with T-day for the 1st time since 1888; this apparently won't happen again for another 77,798 years). But there's still plenty to do in LA this month, including the almost 800 free cultural events listed here: talks, walks, readings, plays, hikes, movies, openings, & concerts. Among the interesting people you can meet around town are Agnès Varda, Petula Clark, Jeff Garlin, Ann Rice, Tim Conway, Roy Choi, Corey Feldman, Graham Nash, Randi Zuckerberg, Artie Lange, Giada De Laurentiis, Tori Spelling, Will Ferrell, Mike Tyson, & astronaut Chris Hadfield. Click Here and Download   Have a blast!!  

The New Black Exclusive Theatrical Engagement at Laemmle Music Hall 3, Nov 1 – 7, 2013 Audience Q&As feature Filmmaker Yoruba Richen and Film Principal Karess Taylor-Hughes   Over a dozen community organizations are proud to support the Los Angeles theatrical run of one of this year's most provocative and timely documentary films - "THE NEW BLACK" - A FILM BY YORUBA RICHEN This moving and insightful film has sparked meaningful dialogue and audience raves on the film festival circuit. It was awarded the Audience Award at AFI DOCS; Audience Award at PHILLY Q FEST; and the Audience Award at FRAMELINE SAN FRANCISCO; and won Best Documentary at the URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL. Directed and produced by Yoruba Richen, THE NEW BLACK addresses the issue of how the African American community is dealing with the gay community in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families and clergy on both s

BE A PART OF FOOD POLICY HISTORY ON OCTOBER 23! Join the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, city leaders, community leaders and partners for the 3rd annual National Food Day to bring awareness to the Good Food for All Agenda, where food is sustainable, local, fair, humane and healthy for all Angelenos ! WHEN: Wednesday October 23, 2013 WHERE: City Hall. 200 N. Spring Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012 TIME: 8:30 am – 11:00 am PARKING: Parking lots are located off of Main Street south of 2nd street. BUILDING ACCESS: Please check in on the 1st floor from the Main Street entrance to City Hall. The building is wheelchair accessible. MEET AT: 3rd Floor Rotunda. Program begins at 9:00 am sharp Last year, supporters packed the Rotunda to learn about our Working Groups, sign our Good Food Pledge, and witness the launch of the Good Food Purchasing Program. On Wednesday, October 23rd, join us at City Hall to: recognize progress made by institutions participating in the in

AB Weddings & Special Events and Athena Katalaris (Master of Ceremony) cordially invites you to "High Tea Spa Party" benefiting Planet Rehab Organization on October 20th from 1-4. It will be fun afternoon of festivities with amazing vendors, delicious appetizers provided by Olive Bistro and flavored Teas. Ladies please wear a fancy hat to go with the theme (not mandatory) but would be fun. Its a charity event to raise awareness and donations for Planet Rehab Organization which is an animal sanctuary with emphasis on reconnecting people to nature .  Photographer RocknFilm will be taking fun and memorable pictures of this event. Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $10 at the door so RSVP. This is for kids and adults. Vendors Participant: Alexa K Beauty Jockey Person to Person- www.princenerv.com Anita Jewles Anita Danelian Emma Masseuse Belle Candy Accessories Serendipity Cupcakes Autumn Professional Massage Services Master of Ceremony: Ath

When renowned radio personality  Michael Baisden posted  "A real man takes care of his kids no matter what the relationship is with the mother of the child,"  on his Facebook page, he never anticipated the over nine million views or one million plus likes and comments he received as feedback! The overwhelming response prompted him into immediate action. A diehard advocate for mentoring since 2010 with his "One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids" 72-city tour,  Baisden has now launched a new initiative, the  "One Dream One Team" Mentoring Initiative.   His specific goal is to help recruit African American male mentors for the 12,000 African American boys on the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)  waiting lists for a one-on-one mentor match.      A known social activist since his organizing of the 2007 Jena Six March and his work with the 2012 Trayvon Martin Rally, Baisden has always demonstrated a strong show of commitment via

  Ceanothus LA " will be Sunday October 13th from 9-3pm and it will be a full day of workshops and festivities, including an open megaphone and a procession around the park! * Participants include:  Tongva and Alaska Tlingit Storytellers, Southern California Native Birdsingers, Tiat Society, Traditional Japanese Flute & Drum, Tinkus Bolivia Ensemble, Mexika Danzantes, Brazilian Drums/Dance Ensemble, Ovarian Psychos/Cycles *  Workshops/activities will include:  Southern California Native Basket Weavers, Tongva Cordage making, Essential Oils & native plants workshops, Tongva beadworking, mask-making, puppet-making, yoga, and more! *  Did I mention there will have a mud pit for the young at heart with solar showers?!? This is an all ages, ZERO WASTE event so bring your kiddos, a picnic blanket, some snacks, and don't forget your water bottle! If you would like to volunteer the day before with set-up, or day of during the event and breaking

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) is proud to announce its 2013 Opening Night Film is Winnie Mandela. Starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson(Dreamgirls) and Academy Award nomineeTerrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Winnie Mandela is an epic story of love, sacrifice and courage. Moving from a remote tribal village to the sprawling metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie (Jennifer Hudson) soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela (Terrence Howard).  When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality.  Her struggle to keep the Mandela dream alive was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment, including 18 months of solitary confinement.   Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her family and her country never wavered.  Her leadership and unconquerable spirit caught the attention of the world and ea

APPLICATIONS DUE ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 The GRAMMY Foundation ® is currently accepting applications for its 2014 GRAMMY Camp ® , GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session , and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs for high school students and high school music programs. These programs are part of the Foundation's GRAMMY in the Schools ® offerings and are supported in part by Converse , Journeys , the Hot Topic Foundation , and the McNally Smith College of Music . "GRAMMY Camp and GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session are immersive programs that afford high school students opportunities to get hands-on experience with a variety of music industry careers, and our GRAMMY Signature Schools program provides recognition and much-needed resources to high schools to benefit their music programs," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy ® and the GRAMMY Foundation. "These initiatives, along with our other GRAMMY in the Schools programs, are instructing and inspiring

  From Chris Bridges, Executive Director of OIC Los Angeles OIC has partnered with Russell Simmons and the RUSHCARD Prepaid Visa organization . Our “Computers For Families” program provides computers and internet access for the underserved, disadvantaged, veterans and low-income families who may be receiving some form of government assistance. This Technology Bridge is created to assist our neighbors in preparing and finding employment as well as assisting students to achieve higher educational levels. We need your community investment today to support this effort. As such, the RUSHCARD Prepaid Visa can provide debit cards for many that are denied banking privileges. Internet access requires debit/credit cards or a checking account for service. RUSHCARD Prepaid Visa is providing a platform for fundraising and a challenge that will allow a non-profit to win/match up to $50,000 over the next thirty days. The RUSHCARD “ Rise To Thrive Charity Challenge ” begins

The Art of Elysium invites you to our 5th  Annual GENESIS EVENT Friday September 20th, 9pm at Siren Studios Sunset 6063 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood 90028   GENESIS A celebration of emerging artists Presented by  Hudson Jeans In Association with  Siren Studios Celebrating the grand opening of the Siren Cube Special live musical performances by   Hudson,  Incan Abraham  and  jenny o.   DJs Bizzy, Chris Kennedy and Brandon Soileau  Art and fashion installation by  Hudson Jeans   2013 Host Committee includes: Charlsey Adkins, Katrina Begin + Michael Masini, Pete Black, Beau Dunn, Joshua Carmichael Fearnley + Matt Walker, Jasper Grey, Luke Grimes, Gillian Jacobs + Chris Storer, Jennifer Hackett, Ashley Hinshaw, Brandon Kaufer, Alex Martinetti, Mason McCulley, Chet Mehta, Marianna Palka, Chris Panizzon, Tim Rock, Haroula Rose, Vanessa Rothholtz, Yotam Solomon, Alyssa Some, Florent Sourice, Kevin Tighe, Liliana Wolking, Deborah Ann Woll Produced b

JB Brown is a charismatic actor and comedian who is imprinting his swaggaliciousness all over Hollywood. He has an unforgettable voice and a smile that is out of this world. Check out JB's awesome acting reel. A star has arrived!

* Credit: KRPR Media * In August of 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans converged on Washington DC for one of the largest rallies for human rights in the history of the United States.  The  "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" called for civil and economic rights for those who had been both inadvertently and purposefully denied the opportunity to pursue the very happiness that Thomas Jefferson proclaimed to be the right of all Americans. The March especially sought freedom and justice for African Americans who had particularly suffered the pains of discrimination, hatred, exclusion, and even death through both legal and extralegal processes.  The march is widely credited with helping to pass the  Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the  Voting Rights Act of 1965.     During that march, on Wednesday, August 28, 1963, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" spe