The two dance companies gave stunning performances of the effect of external forces in relationships, challenges society face and the demands of individualism
This week’s facts of Black History.
This Week’s Facts of Black History
Denver Bronco’s C.J. Anderson, Rapper Too $hort, and Boyz II Mens’ Shawn Stockman were some of the celebrities in attendance in the 2016 CP3 Bowling Invitational.
Host: Amen Oyiboke
L.A. native Miles Brock rose to fame when he appeared on VH1’s “Love and Hip Hollywood” as an up and coming rapper with a secret—he was bisexual.
“I don’t know if I was really ready for the things that came with me opening up my life to the world,” said Brock. “I knew opinions would roll in and cause a little controversy, but it is what it is.”
This week facts of Black History.
Former MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry is far from quiet when talking about her recent departure from the cable network. Harris Perry’s departure was made public after an email from her to her “Nerdland” staff was released. In the email she wrote, “The purpose of this decision seems to be to provide cover MSNBC, not to provide voice for MHP Show. I will not be used as a tool for their purposes. I am not a token, mammy, or little brown bobble head.”
Call it a night reminiscent of old school meets new school.
On Friday, March 11 at The Hotel Café singer Major hosted his annual birthday celebration showcasing songs from his up-and-coming EP.
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The University of Southern California Black Alumni Association (USC BAA) will celebrate six prominent USC alumni during their 40th Anniversary and Scholarship Benefit on March 10 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey.
How do you snap back from a childhood full of bullying, suicidal thoughts and sexual assault? “You overcome these things by finding your self worth and realizing your purpose,” said Tensie Taylor. She is the author of the new book “BULLIED, from Terror to Triumph,” which chronicles the difficulties and depression she dealt with over her young years of being bullied.
“Lets make our environment a majority priority” As Steve Bradford (D), a Gardena, California, native, runs for State Senate of the 35th District, one of his main goals is to break down more barriers for people of color. If he wins, Bradford will replace Senator Isadore Hall (D), who is running for Congress this year. “Everything in my campaign is about educating Black people,” said Bradford. “In my position it’s all about telling our story and fighting for our rights.” District 35 consists mostly of the South Bay area. The District stretches through Inglewood down to the Port of L.A.
The race to becoming the next President of the United States is becoming more and more narrow as candidates drop like flies in the poll percentages, according to some of polls from Super Tuesday. As of press time, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump swept the South on Super Tuesday becoming the front-runners in states–Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Virginia.
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Ava Duvernay is a Golden Globe nominated director from Compton, California, who is knocking down barriers in the film industry. In 2012, Duvernay became the first African American woman to win a directing award at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature film, “Middle of Nowhere.” She also was the first African American female director nominated for a Golden Globe for her movie “Selma.”