Myth of a Post-Racial Society
(Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. (off the Santa Monica Freeway at Western))
A BLACK HISTORY EVENT:
Did Obama’s campaign for president demonstrate that the U.S. has become colorblind? Is that even a worthy or achievable goal in this country? How does the supposed “post-racial” society measure up to the reality of poor and working people’s lives, 60 years after the civil rights movement? Join a freewheeling discussion, featuring:
* Ray Boudreaux, victorious San Francisco 8 defendant
* Linda Guthrie, former officer, United Teachers of L.A.
* Beatriz Paez, Women’s and Chicano Studies
Doors open at 6:00pm, $3 donation requested.
Louisiana Jambalaya Feast at 6:30pm for a $9 donation.
(Work exchanges are available for students, low-income and unemployed people.)
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Haiti relief.
For information, contact 323-732-6416, or radicalwomenla@earthlink.net or fspla@earthlink.net. To request childcare please call three days in advance.
“L.A. Today” Panel Discussion
(Eso Won Bookstore, 4331 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park)
The Society of Professional Journalists of Greater Los Angeles will present a panel discussion Feb. 25, 7 p.m., at Eso Won Bookstore, 4331 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park, regarding where the city is, where it’s going and how it will be remembered at this moment in history.
Hector Tobar, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and author of “The Tattooed Soldier,” will moderate. Other panelists include Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Larry Frank; demographer Dowell Myers, author of “Immigrants and Boomers”; and historian George J. Sanchez, author of “Becoming Mexican American.”
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and rugelach will be provided. Information: www. esowonbookstore.com.
Rekindling the Bond
(California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037)
The American Jewish Committee recently formed the 'LA African American Jewish Connection' (LAAAJC) with First AME, Brotherhood Crusade, CORE-CA Congress of Racial Equalityof California, SCLC, LA Urban League, and Wilshire Blvd Temple. We are hosting a major event called 'Rekindling the Bond' on Thursday February
25, 2010 at 6:00pm at the California African American Museum. (Exposition Park)
It would be great if the community can join for this groundbreaking event. We will be announcing how our communities will be working together again to promote economic justice, community sustainability, and civil rights in Los Angeles.
Contact:
Eli Lipmen
Assistant Director of Communications, AJC Los Angeles Office
ajcla.org < http://www.ajclosangeles.org/
310.282.8080 x 311-lipmene@ajc.org -- http://www.ajc.org/
“The Dream Continues” (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
(Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012)
The Los Angeles County Civic Center Choir will present "The Dream Continues," a Black History month celebration featuring the SHINE Mawuis African Drum Troupe, musical guests, including Rose Royce, and various spoken word artists.
For more information, please call (213) 974-1890 or (213) 974-8399.