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Sacramento – The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation to provide oversight of taxpayer dollars used to fund drug treatment programs throughout California. AB 564, authored by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) cl...
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A couple of weeks ago my youngest son wrote an article in The Journal entitled, "Thinking Through Our Crises." (June 17, 2010) In the article he talked about a crises in our nation and how it continues to affect each of us. He said that more than ever it...
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The Los Angeles Chapter of Langston University National Alumni Assoc., Inc. will hold its 8th Annual Roaring Lions Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, July 18, 2010.
The celebration will take place at 1:00 p.m., at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles, CA.
The key...
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. . .to emphasize fitness and sisterly solidarity
[Chicago, Illinois] On June 26, over 50,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority worldwide linked arms in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Synchronized Solidarity Walk for Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Healing...
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Sacramento – The state Assembly has voted overwhelmingly (70 to 0) to approve Assemblymember Anthony Portantino's Disaster Relief Bill – AB 1662. The measure would help ease the financial impact on property owners who suffered losses in natural disas...
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Expert Answers to Common DMV Questions
By George Valverde – Director, California Department of Motor Vehicles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Do you have questions about general driving related requirements like registration and insurance? Are you unclear abo...
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Features local artists, gallery receptions, demonstrations and appearances by local artists!
The aroma of sweet orange blossoms, gardenias and jasmine flowers permeate the air as folks stroll down Myrtle Avenue on warm summer nights. The sounds of child...
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Caribbean American Heritage Month to Bring Key Issues to Attention of Federal Legislators
WASHINGTON (June 14, 2010)—As battle lines are drawn over immigration reform, the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) education and a...
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People used to lifting 200 pounds or more can compete for trophies and prizes during the six annual bench press competition at Villa-Parke Community Center in Pasadena on Saturday, June 26.
The public can watch the competition for free starting at 1 p.m....
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The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) released the following statement today following participation in a press conference earlier today demanding immediate action in both the House and Senate on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a feder...
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Real People, Real Advice
Ask Deanna! Is an advice column known for its fearless approach to reality-based subjects!
Dear Deanna!
My boyfriend is very overbearing and condescending. He always has something to say about everything and seems as if he wa...
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Moore Hope Children's Foundation Golf Tournament
11 a.m., Mon., June 28th at the Industry Hills Golf Club
Calling all golfers!
Support youth athletics by participating in The Moore Hope Children's Foundation's 4th annual Celebrity-Charity Golf Tournam...
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Families are a powerful force and serve as the bedrock of the African-American community. From multigenerational households to family reunions and Sunday dinners, strength comes from the appreciation and celebration of familial bonds.
However, being part...
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The California Philharmonic opens its 2010 summer season at The Arboretum and Walt Disney Concert Hall with "America the Beautiful: A Powerful Patriotic Performance."Grammy-award winning singer and actor Brian McKnight and pianist Bryan Pezzone will appea...
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Murals have been part of world history for centuries from the pyramids of Egypt to the ones in Mexico, in the halls of the Louvre, and in the colonial buildings of Latin America. Murals are not a recent phenomena. During the 1920's to the 1950's in Mexi...
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Southern California Edison (SCE) served as the title sponsor for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 28th annual Walk for Education held at Exposition Park recently. Approximately 300 SCE employees, family members and friends participated in the 5K Walk/...
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On July 17 the sun will rise at 5:54 AM in Northeast Los Angeles, the start of a 14 hour and 10 minute day. Solar noon, or day's midpoint, is traditionally a good time to take a break from the hot sun. Coincidentally, the Altadena Community Garden open...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LAKERS!
Honesty compels me to start this column by acknowledging that I predicted that the Celtics would defeat the Lakers. However, as you know, they did not. I could now weasel word my prediction by pointing out that their start...
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The Pasadena Summer Youth Chamber Orchestra (PSYCO) was founded in 1986 by Roberta Wilcox to give talented high school and college students an opportunity to play with outstanding conductors and study classical music.
The Young Artist's Concert was added...
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On June 18, 2010 the Thirty Seven diverse hard-working graduates of the Pasadena/Altadena Apprenticeship Preparation Program (inspired by Councilmember Jacque Robinson's 2020 Initiative), received their Certificate after completing a 240 hour program. Thi...
