Events Calendar

May 22, 2008
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Seminar.

 May 22
Seminar. “Health Care and Medical Abuse,” part of the Elder Abuse series. Baldwin Hills Branch Library, 2906 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. 12 - 1 p.m. (323) 733-1196. 
Expungement. Learn whether your conviction is eligible for expungement. Compton Worksource Ctr., 700 N. Bullis Rd., Compton. 2 - 4 p.m. (310) 605-3050
Roundtable. “The Weekly Obama Watch,” friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., L.A. 7 -8 p.m. (310) 672-2542.
Women. “Comfort Women: From Wartime Sex Slaves to Feminist Warriors.” Learn how Korean and other Asian women survived and organized for reparations and an apology. Sponsored by Radical Women. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Dinner 6:30 p.m. ($7). Mtg.-Free 7:30 p.m. (323) 732-6416, RadicalWomenLA@aol.com. 
Jazz. Dianne Reeves will perform songs from her new album, “When You Know.” UCLA, Royce Hall, 8 p.m. 

May 23
Breakfast. Carson Black Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Learn how to market and advertise, create a web-site, and develop new partnerships. Juanita Millender McDonald Ctr., 801 E. Carson St., Carson. 8-11 a.m. $20 members, $25 non-members. (310) 537-1126.
Women’s Health. Councilwoman Janice Hahn recognizes health center for promoting women’s health awareness. Watts Health Ctr., 10300 Compton Ave., L.A. 11:30 a.m. (323) 353-5008.
Summit. Education, “Closing the Achievement Gap: Working Together for the Future.” Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent St., Inglewood. 12-4 p.m. (310) 412-6400.

May 24
Breakfast. The Women’s Ministry of Bethel AME Church’s annual women’s breakfast. Bethel AME Church, 7900 S. Western Ave., L.A. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (323) 750-3240.
Workshop. “Cash in on your Authentic Voice.” Norma T. Hollis presenter. Courtyard Marriott, Marina Del Rey. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. (323) 734-7089.
Debate. L.A. County Supervisorial Debate sponsored by California Voter Education Project. L.A. Southwest College, 1600 W. Imperial Hwy., L.A. 9 a.m. (213) 985-1691.

May 25
Concerts. Country and western music with square dancing. Grevillea Art Park at the Inglewood Mural, (across Manchester Blvd. from Inglewood City Hall/adjacent to Inglewood H.S.) 3 to 5 p.m. Free. (310) 412-8750.

May 26
Liberation Day. “For the Liberation of African Peoples Everywhere,” presented by Organization US. African American Cultural Center, 3018 W. 48th St., L.A. 5-7 p.m. (Fund-raiser dinner 3:30 - 5 p.m.) (323) 299-6124.

May 28
Jazz. The Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble salutes Miles Davis. Papa West Restaurant, 4336 Degnan Ave., Leimert Park, L.A. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $15 cover, $5 corkage for BYOB. (323) 290-9575. 

May 29
Job Fair. Veterans can obtain benefits, training, and career information. Dress for success, bring resume, meet and interview with employers. L.A. Urban League Business/Career Ctr., 12700 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (323) 242-6704.
Reception. West L.A. College will host a special reception to honor Rep. Diane Watson (33rd CD). West L.A. College, Fine Arts Gallery, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City. 3-6 p.m. (310) 287-4325.
Roundtable. “The Weekly Obama Watch,” friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., L.A. 7 to 8 p.m. (310) 672-2542.

 

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Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
 

Alabama
Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will address the annual African American Business Council luncheon on June 28. Hrabowski, who is chairman of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Education Excellence for African Americans, has a national reputation for his work studying the performance of minority students in math and science. Hrabowski, named one of the 10 best college presidents in the country by Time magazine, was a child leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham in the 1960s.
 

Arkansas
The Liberty Counsel filed a motion and a brief in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas seeking to intervene on behalf of a Concepts of Life crisis pregnancy center to defend against a suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights. The groups seek to impose a permanent injunction before the Human Heartbeat Protection Act goes into effect July 18. Liberty Counsel also filed a brief opposing the ACLU’s request for an injunction. The “Heartbeat” bill states that when a woman seeks an abortion at or after the 12th week, doctors must test for a fetal heartbeat before an abortion is performed and inform the pregnant mother that the child in her womb has a heartbeat. If a heartbeat is detected, a woman cannot have an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, and if a mother’s life is in danger. “As we promised when the legislation was introduced, Liberty Counsel will defend this law without reservation for the people of Arkansas, born and pre-born,” said Matt Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel. “No right is more foundational than the right to life. Without life, all other rights are irrelevant,” concluded Staver.

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