Mothers In Action Thanksgiving Feed Provides Over 1,000 Meals
November 29, 2018
The annual event was a success this year as seniors at Ward Villas Senior Complex and hundreds across Los Angeles received a Thanksgiving dinner
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Thanksgiving
Wendy’s Window: “Give Thanks No Matter What”
November 22, 2018
As I celebrate this Thanksgiving, I am reminded of all my blessings; no matter what the year may have tried to throw my way. Years ago I heard someone say, “when you stop and count all of the good things in your life, all the things you were spared from, all the things you didn’t have to check when you went to the doctor’s office, you can’t help but stop and think about God’s grace and mercy in your life and give thanks.” There will be storms that come into our lives (external and internal), but when we get hit with various trials and tribulations, that is truly when we must stop and give thanks; no matter what.
Lakers Host 12th Annual “Season of Giving” Thanksgiving Dinner for L.A. Community
November 22, 2018
This year’s event was even more timely with the tragic occurrences of the Woolsey fires that caused numerous families and individuals to lose their homes,
Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette: “Sowing and Reaping the Harvest”
November 15, 2018
Thanksgiving and Daylight Savings Time are time buddies. I sought to know how slavery was progressing in related time frames. The custom of giving thanks for the annual harvest is one of the world’s oldest celebrations and can be traced back to the dawn of civilization. We can find some times are determined Biblically by stating events, e.g. “harvest time”… American Thanksgiving tradition dates back to 1621;…not repeated until many years later…1789 George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday on Thursday 26 November that year – setting the precedent making it the last Thursday in November.
Kam’s Kapsules Weekly Previews: That Make Choosing a Film Fun
November 2, 2018
For movies opening November 9, 2018.
Is Trump Looking Out for Workers?
August 31, 2018
If you leave aside for a moment the horrendous assaults that Trump and his Republican allies have been conducting against American workers and their unions, it is still difficult to see how Trump’s views on trade are helping American workers.
Thanksgiving Giveaways Throughout South Los Angeles
November 30, 2017
Multiple businesses, city officials, local churches and community members gathered to bring holiday love to their surrounding communities.
Lakers Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram Celebrate A Season of Giving with Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their annual “A Season of Giving” presented by East West Bank with a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Lafayette Park recreation center. Nearly 350 children and their family members were served Thanksgiving dinner
Mothers In Action Thanksgiving: The Legacy Continues…
November 23, 2017
Celebrating 22 years of Mothers In Action bringing a holiday feast to seniors in the community and across the Southland
Rethinking Thanksgiving: Beyond Big Turkeys and Small Talk
November 23, 2017
The histories and holidays of the oppressed, colonized and enslaved are, of necessity, different from the history and holidays of the oppressor, the colonizer and the enslaver.
Socal Families Will Have A Happy Thanksgiving 2016
November 23, 2016
Many hands will serve a turkey dinner to underserved communities across the Southland
Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips
November 22, 2016
Tips to keep your food from harming your loved ones this Thanksgiving
Harris-Dawson Turns on Holiday Lights & Delivers 1,000 Turkeys to South L.A. Families for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2016
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson personally delivered over 800 turkeys during the day on November 19 and in the evening, “flipped the switch” on tree lights on a 12-block stretch of South Broadway to launch the holiday season in the 8th Council District.
Despite Uncertainties and Disappointments, Faith Leaders Urge Thankfulness
November 22, 2016
2016 has been a tumultuous year, especially for communities of color. The list of challenges ranged from repeated police shootings of unarmed black men to increasing numbers of incarcerated African American and Latino males to countless reports of economic injustices.
Love, Peace and Happiness Hosts Thanksgiving Day Service
November 17, 2016
Bishop Leon and Dr. Jacqueline Martin and the Love, Peace and Happiness Church family will hold their Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration on Thursday, November 24, at 11 a.m. The one-hour celebration will be held at the LPH location at 4951 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles. Music will be provided by the Mass Choir and all attendees will receive a bottle of anointed oil. “Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks and sharing. We invite the public to attend regardless of your church affiliation,” said Bishop Martin, who will deliver the sermon during the service. For information, call (800) 757-6552.