A Garden Grows in Watts

Unemployed call for MTA to speed up transit plans and create jobs

Community Vigil for Mitrice Richardson (6 pm)
(Leimert Park, Crenshaw Blvd. and Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles)

Michael Richardson, father of Mitrice Richardson and other family members and friends will attend a community vigil for Mitrice Richardson whose body was recovered in Malibu Canyon last Monday. The vigil will take place at 6 p.m. in Leimert Park located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Vernon in Los Angeles. Community activists are calling on Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca and the Malibu-Lost Hills deputies who came in contact with Mitrice Richardson on September 16, 2009, just hours before she disappeared to take polygraphs regarding the murder of his daughter.

Last chance to enroll in South LA YouthBuild

Outdoor Cinema Food Fest (6 pm)
(Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, 90037)

Experience the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest featuring the best food trucks in Los Angeles. It's the ultimate picnic in the park - no basket required! Kick back and enjoy your gourmet street food under the stars.
Free movie: The Breakfast Club

Bring picnic blankets!

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L.A. Craft Experience ( 5 pm to Midnight)
(Chinatown's Central Plaza, 727 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

LA Craft Experience (LACE) is an arts, crafts and design outdoor event featuring unique vendors form all over Los Angeles. Skip the mall and come out to LACE for an unforgettable day of shopping! Meet and shop from fabulous crafters, artists and designers from all over LA.
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LACE happens August 14th and 28th in conjunction with Chinatown Summer Nights. Chinatown Summer Nights is a nighttime party unlike any other. Part food event, party summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights features site-specific public art and workshops; regional culinary demonstrations; large-scale, outdoor video projections; access to local stores and restaurants; a sampling of LA’s most popular food trucks; LACE artists, crafters and designers and a KCRW DJ rockin’ the dance floor each week– all in the heart of LA’s most unique neighborhood.

KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez
Saturday, August 14, 8PM-11PM

KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd
Saturday, August 28, 8PM-11PM

Admission is always free.
Street parking and plenty of event parking available.

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Fixing homes, building community: The Watts House Project

Rally for jobs (Noon)
(Los Angeles City Hall South Lawn, Main and 1st, downtown Los Angeles)

Join AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, Letter Carriers President Fredric Rolando, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, the Los Angeles / Orange County Building Trades Council, and Move LA, to “Rally for Jobs.”

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Ray Charles, Jr. booksigning (7-9 pm)
(Eso Won Bookstore, 4331 Degnan Blvd. Leimert Park)

Music legend Ray Charles' eldest son -- Ray Charles, Jr. -- signs copies of his book, You Don't Know Me: Reflections of My Father
The book gives an intimate glimpse of the man behind the music, with never-before-told stories.

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Urban Media Foundation journalism workshop sign-up - 1pm to 2pm
(8732 S. Western Ave.)

View flyer here: UMF_News_Team_Student_Meeting_(Revised_8-6-10).pdf

Recruiting Students Now!

Video News Team
News Anchors
Camera Crew
Multimedia Storytellers
UMF Bloggers
High School Journalists
Field Reporters
Green Reporters
Sports Reporters

Date: Thursday, August 12th
Time: 1p to 2p
Location: 8732 S. Western Ave.

Students Ages 14 to 17 years: Are you interested in being a part of a student produced Video News Team? Multimedia Reporting? Careers in Journalism and Communication?
Television and Radio Broadcasting?

Please attend this meeting to sign up for teams and discuss upcoming classes, projects and more!

Call Kianna for more information: (323) 905-1330

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Citizens protest Compton City Hall - 12pm
(Compton City Hall)

From The Compton Bulletin

Local activists, concerned citizens and disenfranchised voters will stage a protest rally at the Compton Civic Center adjacent to City Hall, 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 12, starting at noon. Participants are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation due to the lack of parking available at City Hall. The news media has been invited, and organizers will announce why they allege that corruption in Compton is just as bad, if not worse, as that in the city of Bell. All ages are encouraged to come out, stand up for their rights and take their city back.

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Watts skate park opens (11-2 pm)
(Watts Labor Community Action Committee, 10950 Soth Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90059)

On August 12th, the Watts Labor Community Action Committee will be opening its long awaited Joseph Randall Skate Park, as part of its continued vision of providing the youth of Watts a place where they can be free to go and partake in activities that nurture positive endeavors in a safe environment. The Skate Park opening is open to the community and its youth.

Remains found in Malibu identified as Mitrice Richardson, says source

Women’s Empowerment Summer Film Series (from 2:30 pm on)
(LEGACY LA, 1350 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (Inside the Hazard Park Armory, Behind USC Medical Center))

REAL LIFE FILMS: Authentic Stories About US
Presented by ITVS, City of Los Angeles, Gang Reduction Youth Development Office, and Legacy LA

There has never been a better time than now to shine a light on stories of women affecting change around the world. This summer, join ITVS and dozens of television stations and community organizations across the country to present a special series of screenings that will highlight issues affecting women in the U.S. and across the globe.

Doors open at 2:30

GOING ON 13 Screening @3:00 pm
By Kristy Guevara- Flanagan and Dawn D. Valadez

A brave and unflinching look into the face of modern-day puberty, GOING ON 13 follows four urban girls of color over the span of four years, from their uncomplicated elementary school lives to the crowded halls of middle school, where they confront sex, chat rooms and the powerful influence of popular culture.

TROOP 1500 Screening @4:00 pm (light dinner to follow)
By Ellen Spiro and Karen Bernstein

At the Gatesville Prison in Texas, a unique Girl Scout troop unites daughters with mothers who have been convicted of serious crimes. Facing steep sentences from the courts and tough questions from their children, the mothers struggle to rebuild relationships with the daughters who endure a childhood without them.

ME FACING LIFE: Cyntoia's Story Screening @5:45 pm (conversation with the filmmaker to follow)
By Daniel Birman

Follows the sad and startling story of Cyntoia Brown, who is serving a life sentence for murder at the age of 16. ME FACING LIFE takes a hard look at some of the complex social issues concerning a 16-year-old girl who is serving a life sentence for murder. The filmmaker spent nearly six years exploring her life and familial relationships in order to answer a very basic question... why? This documentary pushes aside assumptions about what we think about violence and takes a glance into a startling social mirror that reveals a strong connection between violence in her maternal line and a predestined childhood filled with bad decisions.

ALL SCREENINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SEATING IS LIMITED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED

Email communitycinema@gmail.com

City youth summer program begins (10 am - 2 pm)
(Watts Labor Community Action Committee, 10950 Soth Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90059)

From August 10th until August 27th, Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) will host its Inner City Youth (ICY) Summer Program. The program begins this year a month later than usual as a result of WLCAC's closer relation with the Locke Cluster of Green Dot Public Schools and the lack of resources available to carry out the program as usual. ICY director, Sheila Lewis, and ICY Program Coordinator, Chimere Anderson have put as much energy and resources as possible to carry out the program to its full potential and make a positive reinforcement for the Watts community. The Summer Program is open to community youth ages 8-18.

On August 12th, WLCAC will be opening its long awaited Joseph Randall Skate Park as well as part of its continued vision of providing the youth of Watts a place where they can be free to go and partake in activities that nurture the positive endevours in a safe environment. This is all part of WLCAC's commitment to revitalizing the Watts community. The Skate Park opening is open to community and its youth. The Summer Program will be from 10am-2pm and the Skate Park Opening will be from 11-2pm.

8th Annual St. Andrews Jazz Festival and Health Fair (noon)
(St. Andrews Park, 8701 S St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90047)

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Outdoor Cinema Food Fest (6 pm)
(Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, 90037)

Experience the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest featuring the best food trucks in Los Angeles. It's the ultimate picnic in the park - no basket required! Kick back and enjoy your gourmet street food under the stars.
Free movie: The Hangover

Bring picnic blankets!

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Families of murder victims support group meeting (11 am)
(77th Street Police Station Community Room, 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90003)

77th Street Police Station Community Room, 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90003

How much does your city manager make?

Mayor to launch door-knocking campaign at Markham and award $5 million to L.A. schools

Gay marriage advocates celebrate victory

Students interview education officials in Sacramento

Happy birthday Mr. President from Leimert Park

Urban Media Foundation dedicates new media center

National night out block party (5-9 pm)
(3939 South Marlton Avenue (Between ML King Jr. Blvd and 39th Street))

7th Annual National Night Out Block Party, sponsored by LA PD Southwest Division and its Service Communities

Food, fun, music, prizes and lots of community information

For info:
nationalnightoutla@yahoo.com
323-903-5842

FROM THE WORKSHOP: The stories of Vernon/Central

Raising funds — and the roof — for Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries fund-raiser (4-7 pm)
(The Herbert Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School of Music, 200 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA )

Homeboy Industries needs an estimated $5 million to stay afloat. Come support the organizations that has given hope to former gang members for years. Special guest speaker will be Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. There will be a special guest performance by Jaclyn Bermudez.

Tickets are first-come, first-served.
Adults: $25.00 (5 or more tickets $20.00 per ticket)
Students with ID: $20.00 (5 or more tickets $15.00 per person)

For tickets, call Maria Hall (626) 354-1674 or Renee Lightford (626) 590-8415

Los Angeles workers bus to Arizona to Protest SB1070

Controversial Expo line crossing approved

Slavery in Los Angeles

Compton life expectancy among lowest in Los Angeles County

Children urge Obama to end immigrant deportations

Report claims gang-related crime has dropped

K-Dub explains his skateboard art

iSkate: a look at old school and new school skateboarding

Michelle Lee and the How We Roll Exhibit at the California African American Museum

LA Access to Health Coverage Coalition (9 am - Noon)
(The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012)

LA Access works to increase enrollment in public and private health coverage programs and advocate for the expansion of health coverage options for under-served, uninsured residents in Los Angeles County.

Topics covered in this meeting will include:
1. How does the patient protection act connect with the current health coverage programs?
2. What is the status of the proposed budget?
3. Where can the coalition make a difference through advocacy efforts?

Please RSVP.
Contact: Shelia Claverie shelia@chc-inc.org

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Leimert Park Beatdown (2pm - 8pm)
(KAOS 4343 LEIMERT BLVD LA, CA 90008 )

ALBUM RELEASE + RECORD GIVEAWAYS + LIVE BEATS + FRESH DJ'S

the Neckbreakers are:
KIDSTATIC, NOSK, FONIKS, FISH$CALE, ACCRETE, ALCENDOR, DIRTRAID, DEPAKOTE, RAVAGE BEATS 2012 & ABSTRACT BUTTA FINGAS

We are proud to help L.A. Record in celebrating their 100th issue. To mark the occasion L.A. Record is sponsoring 100 shows during the month of July, with special incentives to L.A. Record 100 Card holders. Each card holder who comes to the Leimert Park Beatdown will receive a free download of the Neckbreakers compilation 'Beneath Los Angeles'. More info at More»

Skateboarding exhibit rolls into California African American Museum

15th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival (noon-6 pm)
(Central Avenue & 42nd Street -- across from the Historic Dunbar Hotel)

This year the Central Avenue Jazz Festival celebrates its 15th Anniversary. This two-day event pays tribute to the rich culture and heritage of the”Avenue,” as it was known during its heyday from the 1920s to the 1940s. In addition to some world-class jazz, Latin jazz, and blues, great food and stalls of arts and crafts in the heart of the Central Avenue community.

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Kevin’s Cause First Annual Memorial Family Picnic (11am)
(Cerritos Regional Park (Shady Tree Area), 19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90701)

Kevin's Cause First Annual Memorial Family Picnic:
The purpose of the picnic allows family and friends of those who have died by suicide to join together in memory of their loved ones while recognizing their dedication to life and promoting awareness to others in hope of preventing future victims by suicide in the community.

Place: Cerritos Regional Park (Shady Tree Area)
Address: 19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90701
When: Sat. July 24th, 2010
Time: 11:00 am

91 freeway East
Make right on Bloomfield, and left on 195th Street


TACO TRUCK
fresh off the grill

Purchase lunch tickets: 1st come first service

Adult donation $5.00 (four tacos & soda)
Child donations: $2.50 (two tacos & soda)

Snack Donations

Chili Fritos $1.00
Popcorn .50
Snow Cone .50
Water .50
Soda .50

Contest & Games
Karaoke
Hula Hoop
Sac Race
Tug a War
Dominoes & Cards

Face painting:

$3.00 0 $5.00 donations


50/50 raffle

15th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival (noon-6 pm)
(Central Avenue & 42nd Street -- across from the Historic Dunbar Hotel)

This year the Central Avenue Jazz Festival celebrates its 15th Anniversary. This two-day event pays tribute to the rich culture and heritage of the”Avenue,” as it was known during its heyday from the 1920s to the 1940s. In addition to some world-class jazz, Latin jazz, and blues, great food and stalls of arts and crafts in the heart of the Central Avenue community.

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Relief and emotion at Grim Sleeper community meeting

Food Closet feeds hungry, homeless students

Cheap Italian cuisine at Pasta Roma

Los Angeles closes the book on local libraries

New Lynwood superintendent has mountains to climb

Forum on healthcare (8:30-10:30 am)
(Los Angeles City Hall in the Bradley Tower @ 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

On the anniversary of the uncivil town halls of 2009, the New America Foundation and the Integrated Healthcare Association will host a constructive conversation among leaders of hospitals, physician practices, and community clinics. They will evaluate opportunities in federal healthcare reform implementation to improve the quality of care provided in California in ways that build on the state's successful models of high-value care.

Featured Speakers

* William Chin, MD,Executive Medical Director
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
* Tom Priselac, Chief Executive Officer
Cedars-Sinai Health System
* Kavita Patel, MD, Director, Health Policy Program
New America Foundation
* Cástulo de la Rocha, President & CEO
AltaMed Health Services Corporation

Moderator
* Micah Weinberg, PhD, Senior Research Fellow
New America Foundation

When Californians walk into doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics in the years to come, how will their experiences be changed by the passage of federal health reform? How can we work together to put this legislation into effect in ways that improve the quality of the care we receive? That build on our state's successful models of high-value care? Addressing these questions at this event will be three of the state's most innovative healthcare leaders. Each was influential during the reform debate and responsible for pioneering practices that were models for federal legislation. They will share their candid opinions about the opportunities in federal reform implementation and discuss the challenges that lie ahead.

The event will be kicked off by Kavita Patel, MD, the new director of the Health Policy Program at the New America Foundation, who held a series of key positions in the Congress and White House during the legislative process that resulted in the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For questions, contact Claudie Bustamante at (916) 448-5189 or bustamante@newamerica.net.

* There is no cost to attend and parking will be hosted if you provide your car make, model and license plate number.

Click "more" to register for the event.

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LA gives residents a place to cool off

Protecting your family from whooping cough (10:45am - 12:45pm)
(Mercado La Paloma, 3655 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007-4375)

Mayor announces summer jobs program

Summer program keeps children off the streets

Bringing business back to Marlton Square

The Passion and Art of Singing and Songwriting AUDITIONS (12pm - 8pm)
(Lucy Florence Cultural Center, 3351 W. 43rd St, Los Angeles CA 90008)

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BART officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter

BART officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter

West Adams Panthers baseball team calls for funds

Video workshop at CD Tech for Vernon/Central community (2pm - 4pm)
(CD Tech, 4201 S Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90011)

Capturing the History of Vernon-Central through the People

Intersections: the South Los Angeles Report and CD Tech have teamed up to bring you four weeks of free video workshops. Participants will be taught basic video camera and interviewing skills as well as video editing with iMovie. The course runs Mondays and Wednesdays from July 7th to July 28th. If you would like to participate, please contact CD Tech at (323) 235-8320 or email the South L.A. Report at southla@usc.edu.

FRESH & EASY - South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission Hearing Notice (1:30 pm)
(Los Angeles City Hall, 200 North Spring Street (Entrance on Main Street between Temple St. & 1st St.), Tenth Floor, Room 1020)

Construction of an approximately 13,969 square foot retail grocery store (Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market) selling pre-packaged and packaged foods, non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and dry goods.
As proposed the project would have hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week and would provide 78 surface parking spaces. The proposed project is located on a 63,085 square foot site classified in the [Q]C2-1 zone and also located within the boundaries of Subarea D of the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan. [Note: a separate application for the off-site sale of alcoholic beverages and hours of operation for corner commercial projects is being processed under case number ZA-2009-3309-CUB-CU, and will be acted on by a Zoning Administrator at a later date.]

Staff Contact: Alam Choudhury at (213) 978-1203; or at Alam.Choudhury@lacity.org

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Anti-July 4th Picnic by Revolutionary Communist Party (12pm - 5pm)
(Echo Park Lake, north side off Glendale Blvd. & Park Ave)

From Bob Avakian, Chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA (Centerfold of Revolution at revcom.us)

For the 4th of July — a fundraiser picnic to put Revolution on the map:

If you can conceive of a world without America—without everything America stands for and everything it does in the world—then you’ve already taken great strides and begun to get at least a glimpse of a whole new world. If you can envision a world without any imperialism, exploitation, oppression —and the whole philosophy that rationalizes it—a world without division into classes or even different nations, and all the narrow-minded, selfish, outmoded ideas that uphold this; if you can envision all this, then you have the basis for proletarian internationalism. And once you have raised your sights to all this, how could you not feel compelled to take an active part in the world historic struggle to realize it; why would you want to lower your sights to anything less?

Listen to: "What to the slave is your fourth of July? From the past to the present," - an excerpt from Revolution - Why It's Necessary, Why It's
Possible, What It's All About, a film of a speech by Bob Avakian.

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July 4th Celebrated Across LA

Families of murder victims support group meeting (11 am)
(77th Street Police Station Community Room, 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90003)

On the first Saturday of every month free there are Support Group Meetings for families that have lost a loved one to murder. The meetings are held at 77th Street Police Station Community Room, 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles and at Ports O’Call Village, Berth 77, P-7B, San Pedro.

The meeting times are from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

For more info call Justice For Murdered Children at 310-547-5362 and 310-738-4218 or email- lawanda@jfmc.org

Fares rise on LA Metro

Grants to gang prevention programs announced

Debbie Allen Dance Academy hosts Hip Hop Dance Battle

Free video skills workshop: the History of Vernon-Central told through the People

South Central Neighborhood Council election brings residents to the polls

Visitors enjoy art, music at Leimert Park Art Walk

Lula Washington Dance Theatre June Youth Recital (2 pm)
(El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506)

The recital will feature student dancers ages 3 to adult, performing ballet, modern, hip hop, African and tap dancing. Students from Dorsey High School’s workshop with Tamica Washington-Miller are also scheduled to perform.

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Leimert Park Art Walk (10 am - 10 pm)
(4343 Leimert Blvd., Leimert Park)

All day event a gang of artists. Live performances of all types at Kaos Network, Cinefreestyle and the Vision ....art exhibits up and down the street at various open spaces and Leimert Park drum circle across the street.

Bands:
The Knock out
Halloween Swimteam
Proffesor Calculus
Illie
Minus Jenny
Dream Panther
more tba

South Central Neighborhood Council Vote (10am - 4pm)
(All People’s Christian Center, 822 E. 20th Street (San Pedro and Stanford), Los Angeles, CA)

From Ron Gonchez (candidate):

Dear friends, family, comrades and supporters,

Do you really support the work that we do? If so, we need your help! We have put together a VERY progressive slate that is running for all 9 seats on the South Central Neighborhood Council (SCNC)! How can you help? Print out the flier on my FB page and bring it when you come to vote for our slate this Saturday! If you can't make it, forward this l and flier to your contacts so they can come out and vote!

The SCNC is an official body that is recognized by the City of LA so if we are elected, it would bring a lot of more "legitimacy" to our struggle! For those of you who know me personally or know of the work that is done by the organizations that I belong to, you KNOW what kind of political work we would do if elected! Our enemies are also aware of what a victory for us would represent politically to the city of LA. For that reason, the slate that we are running against has the full support of the LAPD as well as the business community. The right wing is scared! They even posted a youtube video to try to scare people about the possibility of us winning these elections! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP4-cAO8epc

If you support progressive or revolutionary politics, we need YOUR support! We hope that we can count on your vote this Saturday! No worries, you don't have to have papers or even be registered to vote to be part of these elections but please read on to get all the info you will need to vote! If you need a ride, let us know and we'll pick you up and take you home after you vote!

Here is more information on our campaign…

WHO IS PART OF OUR SLATE?

Celina Benitez, Committee in Solidarity with the people of El Salvador
Clemente Franco, Attorney (Housing/Tenants Rights)
Cliff Smith (AKA Jubilee Shine), Roofers Union, Justice for Oscar Grant Committee
Erica Montelongo, MEChA de Santee High School
Julia Wallace, LA March 4th Committee
Jose Lara, United Teachers of Los Angeles, National Educators Association
Martha Sanchez, Community Organizer
Ron Gochez, Union del Barrio, Southern CA Immigration Coalition
Santos Zuniga, Union del Barrio


WHO CAN VOTE?
Anyone that lives, works, go to school (Santee HS, Jefferson HS, LA Trade Tech...etc), goes to church or is part of a community organization in the neighborhood. If you have proof of any of those things, please bring it but if you do not, you just have to state which one of those you fall under and that automatically makes you are a "stakeholder" in the South Central neighborhood so you can vote. You do NOT have to be a US Citizen or even be registered to vote! ID is NOT needed to vote! If you have any questions, please contact me ASAP. Thanks.

We are NOT politicians! We are community organizers!
This is what we PROMISE to struggle for:

1. Full employment with union jobs and living wages.
2. Money for Schools NOT Wars. Full funding for a quality public education! Raza and African-American Studies & Bilingual Education at all levels. Access to a college education for ALL.
3. Free quality health care for ALL
4. STOP the Foreclosures! Decent affordable housing for ALL!
5. Community control of the Police and Sheriff department. Stopping the LAPD from confiscating people's cars at "Sobriety Checkpoints" if they are not intoxicated.
6. An end to the ICE Raids in our communities! Immigration Reform and FULL Legalization NOW!
7. End to the importation and promotion of drugs & alcohol in our communities
8. A Clean and Healthy Environment!
9. Fighting against discriminatory laws such as SB1070 in Arizona
10. Municipal ID and voting rights for ALL!


VICTORY CELEBRATION at 4:00PM: FREE FOOD & Drinks for ALL Voters!!
After you vote, come to the Centro Cultural Francisco Villa for FREE FOOD & Drinks! 2100 Maple Ave. LA, 90011 (Maple/21st In front of Santee High School)

Ron Gochez
Social Justice Educator/Community Organizer

Watts Men’s Health Fair (10 am - 5 pm)
(Watts Healthcare Corporation, 10300 Compton Ave., Los Angeles CA 90002)

Classic Custom Car/Motorcycle & Bike Show
There will be FREE health screening, Car and Bike Show and much more.
323-564-4331 x5717

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Town hall meeting held on racial profiling in Torrance

Urban Issues Breakfast Forum: “I am Oscar Grant” (7:30am - 9am)
(The Regency West (Leimert Park), 3339 W. 43rd Street)

Join Dr. Anthony A. Samad at the next breakfast forum to discuss the trial of the most controversial police shooting of the decade.

Oscar Grant was a 22 year old black male shot in the back and killed while on the ground in Oakland, California, by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Officer. BART Officer, Johannes Mehserle, is the first police officer in the history of California to be tried for murder while acting in the line of duty. His trial was moved from Oakland to Los Angeles because of the publicity surrounding the case. The trial is ongoing in Los Angeles with essentially no local mainstream media coverage. Jury selection was completed last week by purging all five black juror prospects from jury consideration.

Come out and hear the trial analysis by those in the courtroom most familiar with the case.

FRIDAY, June 25th, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

(Please notice the VENUE change)

This forum will be held at:
Regency West, 3339 W.43rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90008

RSVP via e-mail to: urbanissuesforum@aol.com
or by calling (323)789-6224

The forum is FREE to the public. A FREE full breakfast will be served.

The Urban Issues Breakfast Forum is hosted by Author/Syndicated Columnist/Professor,
Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad

Event Coordinator
Arnetta Mack

South Central Neighborhood Council holds election Saturday

City of Maywood lays off all its employees

Neighborhoods@Work Health Collaborative (7-8:30 am)
(Los Angeles Urban League, 3450 Mount Vernon Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008)

Presentation of results/analysis of Neighborhoods@Work data on Park Mesa Heights residents’ health status and views on social determinants of health (Neighborhoods@Work collected data via focus groups, surveys, and a community town hall forum).

Discussion of the upcoming Community Town Hall Forum on Health, open to the public, on July 17th. Neighborhoods@Work would like to get your ideas and input about what content areas to focus on at the town hall, what additional survey questions to pose to residents, and any other action items in preparation for the event. They hope to emerge from the town hall with the foundation of an action plan and mandate from residents about programmatic initiatives in Park Mesa Heights to improve the well-being of residents with respect to health, diet and physical activity..

There is free parking in the lot at the rear of building - please enter the building through the back door. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:00 am.

Contact:
D'Ann Morris, MPA
Deputy Neighborhood Officer- Health

Los Angeles Urban League
3450 Mt. Vernon Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone: 323.299.9660 ext. 224 Fax: 323.545.9294
d'ann.morris@laul.org

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Only a few days left to save Hope Gardens homeless shelter

Mayor speaks at Markham Middle School graduation in Watts

Fans celebrate Lakers victory with parade

“Catch” explores the beauty of a tough existence

Poets, singers unite at Freedom Friday

Father’s Day brunch (Noon)
(Lucy Florence Cultural Center, 3351 West 43rd Street, Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles CA 90008)

$20 for brunch.

Call (323) 293-1356 for info

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