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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.

Mulenga Strengthens Bonds Between Los Angeles and Lusaka through Sister City Committee 
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Mulenga Strengthens Bonds Between Los Angeles and Lusaka through Sister City Committee 

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

A humanitarian is often described as someone who has a genuine concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people. Fitting that definition is Dr. Mwelwa Mulenga, vice president for Energy and Infrastructure for the Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee and a scholar-practitioner in entrepreneurship and organizational leadership.  

Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul 
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Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul 

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

  Community health matters at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival. On Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., guests can receive free top medical assistance for flu shots, glucose tests, blood pressure checks, and more. First aid cooling stations will be available for medical and safety issues throughout the festival. Free services from Kaiser Permanente, Watts Health, MLK Community Healthcare, UCLA Health, American Heart Association AHA, Charles R. Drew University, and Cedars-Sinai will inform residents and answer their questions about any concerning areas regarding their health. Kaiser Permanente will be administering flu shots, massages, glucose

Love is in Your Corner with Luv N’ Popcorn
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Love is in Your Corner with Luv N’ Popcorn

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterSeptember 4, 2024

Love is in your CORNer with Luv N’ Popcorn at this year’s Taste of Soul Family Festival. Michael Survert and Shalonda Mitchell-Survert will be serving their signature, all-natural, gourmet popcorn recipes with the Crenshaw community on Saturday, October 19.

Let the Good Times Roll with Creole Kings at Taste of Soul
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Let the Good Times Roll with Creole Kings at Taste of Soul

Shelby Stephens, Contributing WriterAugust 28, 2024

From Po’Boys to Beignets, Creole Kings are cooking from the heart while creating an extraordinary, soulful experience in Sun Valley, CA. On October 19, during the Taste of Soul Family Festival, catch the Creole Kings on Crenshaw Blvd. serving traditional Louisiana flavors with love, care, and servitude.