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Ward AME and Nonprofits Share Free Cooked Meals with South L.A. Community

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 29, 2020

With COVID-19 impacting countless lives in South Los Angeles, Ward AME Church united with two nonprofits to lessen the pressure on individuals and families in need. Ward’s Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society joined with the National Action Network (NAN) and World Central Kitchen (ECK) to launch a multiple-day distribution of restaurant-cooked meals for community members. The program kicked-off on April 28 and will continue every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Using the church’s parking lots on Adams Blvd and Magnolia Avenue, the groups staged separate pick-up sites for pedestrians and motorists to receive the

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Ward AME WMS Jazz Fundraiser Attracts Huge Crowd

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 3, 2019

More than 200 people attended “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” fundraiser sponsored by theWard AME Church’s Artishia Wilkerson Jordan WMS on June 22. Guests enjoyed lunch as they listened to music by Kirk Wilson & Underwater Traffic, Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center, the Chosen Recovery Group Singers and jazz legend Barbara Morrison. Comedian Lester Barrie served as the emcee. According to Pastor John Cager III, “Our missionaries understand that jazz, like the African-American church, is something God gave to us to enjoy and we really appreciate the hard work that they put into making this event a fabulous success.”

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Inspirational Comedian Barrie Highlights Ward AME’s ‘Smooth Jazz’ Brunch

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 19, 2019

Inspirational comedian Lester Barrie promises to keep the audience laughing as he emcees the event, “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia.” The fundraiser takes place on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society, the event will offer music, refreshment and several vendors with a variety of items, said Pastor John E. Cager III and WMS president Roslyn Jones. “This event will help our Women’s Missionary Society ministry in continuing to provide much-needed assistance to the homeless, women’s and

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Ward AME Hosts Smooth Jazz Fundraiser

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 5, 2019

Many local artists will perform at “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m., at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society, the event will offer music, refreshment and several vendors with a variety of items, said Pastor John E. Cager III and WMS president Roslyn Jones. Jazz legend Barbara Morrison will headline the performers, who also include Kirk Wilson and Underwater Traffic, Chosen Recovery Group Singers, and Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center. Comedian Lester Barrie will serve as the emcee. “This event will

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Ward AME Hosts ‘Smooth Jazz’ Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 14, 2017

Local and well-known artists will perform at the “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” on Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society of Ward AME Church, will be held at the church’s campus located at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. John E. Cager III is the host pastor and Roslyn Jones is the WMS president. The lineup features Jacob Lusk of “American Idol,” Chosen Recovery Group Singers, Underwater Traffic, and Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center. Charles Lemle will serve as emcee. The donation is $25 and includes