Hundreds of customers and community members gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mobile gas station on the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Buckingham Road, owned by James Lee, a Korean immigrant who purchased the business in 1974, and has lasted in a predominately Black neighborhood.
The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a black-tie event at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles last Friday. The event was a retrospective awards ceremony, honoring the achievements of the caucus over the past five decades.
Crenshaw Christian Center, home of the Faith Dome, will kick off its Golden Jubilee with Dr. Michael Freeman of Spirit of Faith Christian Center as the guest speaker on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
New Antioch Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m., in the edifice located at 7826 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. The theme is “Remembering Our Past, Embracing Our Present, Anticipating Our Future” based on I Thessalonians 1:3. Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate of the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, will be the keynote speaker. According to a spokesperson, “New Antioch is a ministry that began humbly and prayerfully under the leadership of the late Bishop James A. Lewis and General Mother, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis. “It continues to grow numerically,
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and the city of Los Angeles honored the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire by debuting September 21 “Earth, Wind & Fire Day” after one of their most popular songs, “September.”
The 50th Anniversary celebration serves as the inaugural Crenshaw Hall of Fame induction honoring a cross section of notable alumni for their diverse contributions to society
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray is the keynote speaker for the kick-off of Bryant Temple AME Church’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m. The service will feature a “Homecoming Tribute” in honor of charter members and members of 45 years or more. Also, Minister of Music Brent Jones will direct the Bryant Temple Mass Choir. “Dr. Murray is universally recognized as the religious leader every spiritually-conscious person would like to follow. In his 27 years as pastor of First AME, the church grew to an unparalleled status with its innovative approach to ministry
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) celebrated its 50th Anniversary with “The Legacy Continues” Black Tie Gala at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre.
Founders reflect after a decade in Watts
One of the single most trusted broadcasting sources for Los Angeles radio listeners, predominately in the African American community, the independently owned and operated KJLH, is celebrating 50 years of success. The radio station has been independently owned and operated since 1965. The initial call letters were KFOX-FM before musical genius and philanthropist Stevie Wonder acquired the 102.3 station from John Lamar Hill in 1979. A proven station dedicated to generational audiences, KJLH prides itself in being actively engaged in community service and standing unapologetically as a vanguard for the people and frontline voice for social change, artistry and soulful
A wide range of Black scholars, activists, teachers, students and community members from around the country will gather together in Los Angeles, September 24 – 27, 2015 at the National Nguzo Saba 2015 Conference and Awards Luncheon to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) the African American Cultural Center, and the Organization Us. This national conference will focus especially on the Nguzo Saba and its use by thousands of organizations and institutions in this country and around the world as a tool for cultural grounding, value orientation and programmatic initiatives. Among the major presenters will
Activist, comedian Dick Gregory Courtesy Photo A host of celebrities, elected officials, major civil rights activists and labor union leaders joined hundreds of activists from 39 states as the A. Phillip Randolph Institute (APRI) celebrated its 50th anniversary August 12 through August 16 in Savannah, Georgia at APRI’s 46th Annual National Education Conference. The conference carried the theme “Writing Our Own Narrative” and included workshops, strategic planning meetings and special events as well as a conference for youth entitled “Modern Activism.” A special emphasis was placed on health at the conference. APRI National President Clayola Brown said, “Tragic events in
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams will join Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr., Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44), and others in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Watts Riots in Los Angeles.