Sydney Kamlager

Holman UMC Hosts Presidential Debate Viewing and Panel Discussion

In light of the myriad of issues affecting African Americans across the nation, Holman United Methodist Church will host a public viewing of the U.S. presidential debate on Sept. 26, followed by a panel discussion featuring L.A. community leaders. The event, “What’s at Stake for our Communities,” begins at 5:30 p.m., in the church’s edifice located at 3320 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Holman Pastor Kelvin Sauls. Margaret Prescod of KPFK radio’s Sojourner Truth show will serve as moderator. The panelists include Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Kokayi Kwa Jitahidi, L.A. County Federation of Labor,

Kamlager Speaks at Save Our Sons

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Trustee Sydney Kamlager will share insight and advice on obtaining a college degree or a skilled trade at the monthly meeting of the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry. The gathering takes place on Sunday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. A proponent of affordable higher education, Kamlager will speak on “A Gift of Hope: Access to Community College” and outline LACCD programs that assist minority students such as the free tuition initiative for LAUSD graduates. Also,

Kamlager embraces role of community college trustee

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest system of its kind in the nation. More than 100,000 students residing in 36 cities attend its nine campuses that encompass 900 square miles.