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UrbanPromise Celebrates Five Years of Restoring Hope for the Future for Los Angeles’ Children & Youth
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UrbanPromise Celebrates Five Years of Restoring Hope for the Future for Los Angeles’ Children & Youth

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterNovember 20, 2024

On Sunday, November 17, UrbanPromise Los Angeles (UPLA) hosted their fifth annual Hope for the Future Annual Fundraising Event at the Henry J. and Gloria Caruso Auditorium at Pepperdine University. A wide variety of supporters, educators, community leaders, donors, sponsors, students, and family members attend the intimate yet powerful luncheon to celebrate their impact and explore their hopes for the future.

 Taste of Soul Family Festival Shows Appreciation to Vendors
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 Taste of Soul Family Festival Shows Appreciation to Vendors

E. Mesiyah McGinnis, Staff WriterNovember 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Taste of Soul organizers invited over 300 festival vendors to a special appreciation reception at The Beehive in South L.A, CA, sponsored by Wells Fargo, thanking them for their entrepreneurial spirit and economic contribution to the festival.  

Brew Lyfe Coffee Opens in the South Bay Galleria  
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Brew Lyfe Coffee Opens in the South Bay Galleria  

Zon D’Amour, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

Carson native Erika Adams recently opened Brew Lyfe Coffee in the South Bay Galleria (1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite #144, in Redondo Beach). Specializing in coffee made from organically farmed beans, her flavored coffee grounds are infused with natural herbs, fruits, and nuts. She also makes her own syrups using organic cinnamon sticks, lavender, and matcha. 

19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World
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19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World

Betti Halsell, Staff Writer/ Digital News EditorOctober 24, 2024

Los Angeles’ Taste of Soul Family Festival has a reputation for uniting the city’s vibrant soul cuisine, music, and culture, but one part of the event stands out—the Taste of Soul’s Children’s World. Each year, this dedicated space offers entertainment, education, and creativity that captivates children and families.

LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul
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LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul

Amanda Scurlock, Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024

Taste of Soul not only provided food and fun to the community, but also opportunities for attendees to find employment. The Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Pavilion and Los Angeles County provided information for people to apply for jobs.

Special Guests and Sponsors at Taste of Soul Receive Royal Treatment at VIP Tent
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Special Guests and Sponsors at Taste of Soul Receive Royal Treatment at VIP Tent

Anndretta Lyle, PhD, Contributing WriterOctober 23, 2024

   (E. Mesiyah McGinnis/L.A. Sentinel) (Ian Foxx/L.A. Sentinel) (Troy Tieuel/L.A. Sentinel)   Taste of Soul special guests and sponsors could walk just a few feet from cars parked in reserved spaces near the very center of the festivities to enter a cozy spot in the shade with cool lemonade and irresistible culinary delights. This was the path for legendary stakeholders and cultural icons such as retired Congresswoman Diane Watson and the timeless actor Marla Gibbs, who respectively laughed and lounged in the VIP Tent. Watson and Gibbs were among the crowd enjoying the food, beverages, and the dance floor while

Art Pavilion Celebrates Black Creativity
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Art Pavilion Celebrates Black Creativity

Amanda Scurlock, Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024

The Taste of Soul Art Pavilion added an extra creative flavor to the 19-year-old street festival. Artists showed their take on Black life, from relationships to historical moments.