Los Angeles

Apr 29 2010

CYD’s Black Caucus forms in a weekend

The California Young Democrats (CYD) is the official youth sector of the California Democratic Party, comprised of progressive people ages 14-35. The California Young Democrats are committed to creating a unit of young voters who will continue to elect Democrats for years to come. By campaigning with one another, the Young Democrats have made momentous differences in races all over California.

Apr 29 2010

French filmmakers tickle Americans

The film capital is at our backdoor, and the beauty of that scenery is that it’s not limited to works by and about Americans.
City of Lights-City of Angels (COL-COA), which celebrated the 14th annual Week of French Film Premieres in Hollywood is a case in point. With 28 new feature films and 20 new shorts in the competition, this year’s  COL-COA showcases French cinema’s ability to constantly reinvent itself. 

Apr 29 2010

Thank You

I want to say thank you for what you’ve done
and all the times that we had fun
and all the times u stayed up late
and the lovely times u made me shake
and when you came to visit me
to save me from my misery
and also for a love so good
that I foolishly never understood
I miss the love that we once shared
but its my fault your no longer here
and now that its all said and done
I have to let your spirit run
and thanks for that talk today
it really helped me pave the way

Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
Apr 29 2010

Supporters spend the evening with Karen Bass

Recently CEO and Publisher of Our Weekly Natalie Cole and Publisher of Who’s Who in Black Los Angeles Anthony Asadullah Samad hosted a fireside chat and fundraiser for Congressional candidate Karen Bass, complete with great food, amazing entertainment and a beautiful view of Los Angeles from the home of Charles and JoAnn Quarles.
The event had a number of supportive co-hosts, specifically president of Urban X Marketing Starlett Quarles and president and CEO of the Community Financial Resource Center Forescee Hogan-Rowles, who emceed. 

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 29 2010

Nine candidates on the ballot

Inglewood, CA—The quest to fill the mayor’s seat that began when, incumbent Roosevelt Dorn was forced to retire, is just the latest move in the rough and tumble world of Inglewood politics. And although the election June 8 will determine who could ultimately take over the reins of this 101-year-old city, that won’t stop the domino effect that was unleashed by Dorn’s resignation.

Across Black America

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

California
San Diego college students and volunteers will carry out their sixth home restoration project on Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday, July 14. as part of the “Healing our Heroes’ Homes” (H3) program created by the nonprofit Embrace. The five-day effort will take place at the home of medically retired Marine Corps Capt. Sarah Bettencourt. Bettencourt served with many different units across the country during the Global War on Terrorism and developed a rare neurological disorder in 2008. With a focus to restore the homes of disabled veteran homeowners, H3 falls in line with Embrace’s mission to mobilize college-student volunteers and community members to serve less fortunate members of civilian and veteran communities. The project for the Bettencourts’ home includes kitchen and bathroom remodeling, building ADA-compliant disability ramps, widening their driveway to ADA standards, widening doorways and landscaping.
 
District of Columbia
The 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will showcase its five-year community research project on African American identity with the program “The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style, and Identity.” This multicity collaboration examines the history and culture of the aesthetics of African Americans. The festival will be held June 26-30 and July 3-7, outdoors on the National Mall between Seventh and 14th streets. “Whether we realize it or not, we are all dress artists. The way we compose our look is a creative expression of our ideas about who we are and who we aspire to be,” said Diana N’Diaye, program curator. “This program explores the diversity of African American traditions of style, but also teaches young people the importance of documenting their own culture and saving that information for themselves and future generations.”