Elevate 2012: Empower Youth to be More

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In the wake of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old young man, we MUST recognize that we have a responsibility to our youth! On Saturday, June 2, 2012 join House of TwentyOne Shades, The Young 100, RiseUp Youth Empowerment, CAPS for Success, … Continue reading

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KIFFs Kids, A Foundation for Kids and Unity One Foundation Toy Give-away

    On December 14th, we attended a toy give-away hosted by KIFF’s Kids, Unity One Foundation Inc. and A Foundation for Kids at Bethel A.M.E. on Western and 80th Street in Los Angeles, California. KIFF’s Kids, endorsed USC Football … Continue reading

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters educates the Community about H.R. 1 bill

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On Saturday, April 9th, 2011, Congresswoman Maxine Waters hosted an URGENT community meeting at Jesse Owens Park in Los Angeles, CA.  This meeting addressed the community about the impact of the federal budget cuts and the H.R. 1 bill.  On … Continue reading

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A Day Of Beauty

    On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, I was honored to present a workshop on makeup applications for young females at the Renaissance Home for Youth, a detention center for troubled youths with many different issues, such as, running away … Continue reading

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Undeniable Cake Mamas

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Tomorrow, March 27th, The Cake Mamas will be hosting their first annual Girls helping Girls event in Glendora, CA.  The Cake Mamas bakery, owned by two female entrepreneurs, has partnered with  other local female owned and operated businesses.  They will all showcase their … Continue reading

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Music That Speaks

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley – Patience [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vWi1HjGUx0] Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, yonkontê Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kiye Ni kêra môgô Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, yonkontê Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kagni Ni kêra môgô Some of the smartest dummies Can’t read the language … Continue reading

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I Believe- Qtip Featuring D’ Angelo

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Event Recap: Won-G brings his friends to Inner City Winter Wonderland

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On December 18, 2010, City Lites and Unity One, along with 18 other organizations (see list at end of article), hosted Inner City Winter Wonderland, an annual toy give-away for underprivileged inner-city children.  The event provided live entertainment, games, vendors, food and toys donated by … Continue reading

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This Way (I can’t live my life)- Dilated People

What is the group Dilated People’s message in the song/music video “This Way“? Why is it significance in today’s economy crisis? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbo9QlcLcX8] After hearing “This Way” on Pandora (online music player) yesterday I was interested in learning more about the … Continue reading

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Haiti & Cholera

Although local news doesn’t cover the tragedy in Haiti, we would like to take this time to support the continued efforts to repair their lives.  Due to the damage still existing as if the earthquake happened yesterday and cholera disease … Continue reading

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