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  • The Fifth Quarter w/Avi Bernard

    The latest sports news and results with Avi Bernard.

  • Wellness Wednesday

    Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Wellness Wednesday Guests Kim Carruthers Pilates Instructor Increasing concern about America’s childhood obesity problem inspired Kim Carruthers to begin her non-profit program Pilates in the ‘Hood. The program is currently featured in many of Los Angeles’ urban elementary schools and Boys and Girls Clubs. Pilates in the ‘Hood recently partnered with […]

  • Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

    Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Mark Ridley-Thomas has represented the nearly 2.3 million people of the Second District on the Los Angeles County  Board of Supervisors since December 2008. During his first year in office, he shepherded through an agreement with the University of California to provide medical services at the new Martin Luther […]

  • Queens of the Nile, Now

    Monday, April 11, 2011 Adisa and Sakkara Thomas-Anderson Queens Historical Society, an innovator in America’s multicultural education explosion has emerged as a leader in presenting programs that assert the rich royal heritage of African Americans. The Society’s signature play, “Queens of the Nile, Now”, written by founder, Sakkara Ingrid Thomas, focuses on the respected role […]

  • Black Writers on Tour 2011

    Monday, April 11, 2011 Each year Black Writer’s on Tour gives exposure to over 300 African-American authors and writers, increases their book sales, and motivates, and develops aspiring new writers and authors.  In addition to the authors there will be exhibitors, panel discussions, and more! BLACK WRITERS ON TOUR 2011 Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:00am […]

  • Ralph Farquhar Presents Slow Children Crossing

    Friday, April 8, 2011 African-American Sketch Comedy Troupe to Present ‘Slow Children Crossing’ Beginning April 10 Presented by critically acclaimed comedic writer Ralph Farquhar, group promises high and low brow political humor that’s inappropriate for all BUY TICKETS The African-American sketch comedy troupe will present Slow Children Crossing, a high and low brow, political, satirical, […]

  • Congresswoman Maxine Waters

    Thursday, April 7, 2011 Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor. Elected in November 2010 to her eleventh term in the House of Representatives […]

  • Brenda Jackson, A Silken Thread

    Wednesday, April 6, 2011 About the Book A Silken Thread For Erica Sanders, finding a soul mate was the easy part. Brian Lawson is the man she wants, and everyone agrees they’re the ideal couple. Almost everyone. The one exception is Erica’s mother, Karen, who prefers her daughter marry another man. Karen even hires a […]

  • Black News Wednesday/Jasmyne Cannick

    This Week… Hall Resolution Declaring April 2011 Child Abuse Prevention Month Unanimously Approved by California State Assembly Dejuaii Pace, Black Lesbian Gospel Singer Opens Up on Oprah’s OWN About Jasmyne Jasmyne Cannick has won numerous awards as a nationally syndicated journalist who writes about the intersection of pop culture, race, class, and politics as played […]

  • Jewel Diamond Taylor

    Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Inspirational speaker, columnist, author, poet, radio and TV personality Jewel Diamond Taylor‘s high energy keynotes and workshops go beyond the average. Jewel Diamond Taylor lifts the low, pushes the slow, empowers others to know and encourages everyone to grow beyond their obstacles, procrastination, past adversity, addictions and fears. In 1985, Jewel […]