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Church and State Unite to Hold Conference for Formerly Incarcerated
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Church and State Unite to Hold Conference for Formerly Incarcerated

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 31, 2022

Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr. of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship will host the “Life Before & After Prison Conference” for the formerly incarcerated, featuring, among many highlights, the testimony of former mayor and congressman Pastor Walter R. Tucker III of Truth and Love Christian Church. The day and a half conference will be held on the evening of Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. and all day on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Influential Nurse and Community Activist Celebrates 100th Birthday
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Influential Nurse and Community Activist Celebrates 100th Birthday

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 17, 2022

Community Activist Stella Pecot Robinson, RN, PhD celebrates her 100th birthday on August 25th, 2022. Her journey has been marked by numerous academic achievements and personal triumphs. Her work as a nurse has been influential, and she has lived and taught in states throughout the country.

Inaugural Olivia Mitchell Youth Council Cohort Sworn in at City Hall
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Inaugural Olivia Mitchell Youth Council Cohort Sworn in at City Hall

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 11, 2022

The City of Los Angeles has launched its first ever Youth Council, the inaugural endeavor of the Youth Development Department established in Summer 2021. This new program is named for Olivia E. Mitchell, longtime community activist and city employee. On August 5, the first cohort of Mitchell’s namesake program–which includes 30 young people between the ages 16 and 25–was introduced and sworn in at the City Council meeting.

Educational Nonprofit Sends Youth Participants to College with $4 Million
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Educational Nonprofit Sends Youth Participants to College with $4 Million

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 4, 2022

Educational Nonprofit Sends Youth Participants to College with $4 Million in scholarship funds. The program, which serves 50 foster youth and low-income youth each year, guides these students in gaining access to post-secondary education with little to no student debt.

San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus Hires First Black Managing Director
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San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus Hires First Black Managing Director

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterJuly 28, 2022

San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus Hires First Black Managing Director, Kyla Page Williams. The San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus is a 30-year-old institution that rehearses weekly at First United Methodist Church at 22700 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA.

Fathers of the Community Celebrate 8th Global Day of Compassion on July 31
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Fathers of the Community Celebrate 8th Global Day of Compassion on July 31

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterJuly 28, 2022

Fathers of the Community will celebrate their 8th Global Day of Compassion on Sunday, July 31. Cases of water and $25 gift cards will be distributed to seniors in Baldwin Hills, Pasadena and Watts. A “Movie in the Park” event for the local community will be held at Jim Gilliam Park at dusk.

WEDC’s Casa de Rosas Opens Doors for Veterans Again and Again
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WEDC’s Casa de Rosas Opens Doors for Veterans Again and Again

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterJuly 28, 2022

Casa de Rosas, the expansive, new housing community led by Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), held its third open house for Los Angeles veterans seeking long-term affordable housing on Thursday, July 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Located at 2600 Hoover Street, the 36-unit property is tucked between the Adams-Normandie and Historic South Central neighborhoods, just down the street from USC and Exposition Park.

Hip-Hop Professor & Producer I AM Augie Ray Showcases First Solo Debut As Visual Artist
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Hip-Hop Professor & Producer I AM Augie Ray Showcases First Solo Debut As Visual Artist

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterJuly 21, 2022

Grammy-winning producer and emerging visual artist I AM Augie Ray will showcase his official solo debut, The R.E.D. Art Show, at The LA Art Box July 29 – 31.The immersive exhibition features 30 mixed-media works and an accompanying five-song EP exploring the notion of Raw Emotional Dissonance (R.E.D.) Located at 8020 Melrose Avenue, The LA Art Box is in West Hollywood.

Wellnest Opens First Housing Development for Young Adults  
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Wellnest Opens First Housing Development for Young Adults  

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing Writer July 14, 2022

On July 8, Wellnest celebrated the grand opening of its first permanent supportive housing development, The Nest on Florence. Located at 410 E. Florence Avenue in South Los Angeles, the five-story, 40,848-square-foot building features 51 fully furnished studios and one-bedroom units. 

Juneteenth in the Valley
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Juneteenth in the Valley

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterJune 1, 2022

Zawadi Cultural Collective in the San Fernando Valley offers a host of enrichment, outreach and community building events, including its upcoming 5th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration.