As of March 21, 2008 the Calendar Events have not been updated. Update coming March 24, 2008.
Theatre/Film (Feb 2008 Events)
Feb-March 9, 2008.
The Color Purple.
From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the
moving film by Steven Spielberg. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand, L.A.
www.ahmanson-theater.com.
Weds. Feb. 6th @ 7p.m.
Sankofa.
Film showing as part of the Movie Series hosted by the African Student
Organization at CSUN. CSUN Black House, 18356 Halsted St., Northridge.
Info: aso-csun58@hotmail.com.
Thurs. Feb. 7th @7p.m.
PAFF Opening Night Film-Namibia: The Struggle For Liberation. Written
and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Charles Burnett, starring Carl
Lumbly, Danny Glover, Joel Haikali and Obed Emvula. The film depicts
the long struggle waged by the people of Namibia for their independence
that was ultimately won with the help of Cuban military volunteers
fighting in Angola. Directors Guild of America. 7920 Sunset Bl. L.A.
Info: 323.295.1706 or www.paff.org.
Feb. 7-18th
16th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF). Will
take place Thursday, February 7 through Monday, February 18 at the
Magic Johnson AMC Crenshaw 15 Theatres and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Plaza in Los Angeles, California . Highlights of the 2008 festival
include the star-studded red carpet Opening Night Gala to be held in
Hollywood at the Director's Guild of America on February 7th. Magic
Johnson Theatres, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, and the Director's Guild
of America King & Crenshaw Bl., L.A. Info: 323.295.1706 or
www.paff.org.
Weds. Feb 13. @7p.m.
Blood Diamonds. Film
showing as part of the Movie Series hosted by the African Student
Organization at CSUN. CSUN Black House, 18356 Halsted St., Northridge.
Info: aso-csun58@hotmail.com
Sun. Feb. 24th @ 4p.m.
For Whom the Bell Toll Set For Life (A
California Nonprofit 501C3 Organization) PRESENTS A Black History Month
Celebration. A musical comedy drama, “For Whom the Bell Toll” set in
the 1950s. General admission is $15 and $10 for Seniors and Children.
Special VIP tickets are available for $25. Guest will also be treated
to a Black Art exhibit of pen & ink illustrations by Disney Artist
Ron Husband of Ron’s World. Proceeds raised will support SET for LIFE
2008 programs and the new sanctuary capital campaign of Second Baptist
Church, Inc. The Duarte Performing Arts Center.1401 Highland Av.
Duarte. Info:www.setforlifenews.org.
Thurs. Jan. 31 @ 7p.m.
FAMLI Film Screening, "Negroes with Guns,Robert Williams & Black Power"
Monthly
Film Screenings & Discussions hosted by FAMLI Inc. & In The
Black Productions. Lucy Florence Cultural Center, Leimert Park, L.A.
Info: (323) 293-1356
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Taxes (Feb 2008 Events)
Sat. Feb 2. @ 10a.m.-2p.m.
L.A. TAX DAY.
Free income tax preparation. Exposition Park Intergenerational
Community Center (EXPO Center), 3980 S. Menlo Avenue, L.A. (310)
693-6530 or ww.Eitc-la.com.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Religion (Feb 2008 Events)
Sun. Feb 3rd @12-1:30p.m.
Muslim Public Affairs Council.
The council presents Election Forum 2008. Islamic Center of Southern
California, 434 S. Vermont Av., L.A. (213) 383-3443 or www.Mpac.org.
Weds @ 5p.m.
MSA CSUN. Muslim Student Association at Cal State U Northridge general meeting. CSUN, Northridge, Granada Room, USU. www.Msacsun.com
Sat. Feb. 9 @ 6p.m.
Valentine Gospel Dinner.
This is a Valentine Dinner for fellow churches and other individuals to
come out and have a great time in the spirit. It is a sit down dinner
hosted by Rev. Lester Barrie. Holiday Inn, Long Beach. Info: Jera
Culbert (310) 592-4346 or www.ladominionpower.org.
Thurs. Feb. 28th @ 11:30a.m.
Black-Jewish Relations. Event hosted by CSUN Hillel club. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge event in Grand Salon.
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Music (Feb 2008 Events)
Fri. Feb. 1st @ 6p.m.
Hands for Hope.
8th annual starlight Jazz Serenade benefit supports underprivileged
youth. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 5220 Lankershim Bl.,
North Hollywood. (818) 763-Hope or (866) 468-3399. Hands4hope.org or
Ticketweb.com. $50-100.
Fri. Feb. 8th @ 7p.m.
Wyclef Jean. Hip Hop, must be 18. House of Blues 8430, Sunset Bl., West Hollywood. $35. (323) 848-5100 or Hob.com.
Sat. Feb. 9th @ 9p.m.
T-Pain. Genre: Hip Hop, must be 18. House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Bl., West Hollywood. $36.50 (323) 848-5100 or www.Hob.com.
Sat. Feb. 9th @ 8p.m.
Ain’t
Misbehavin’. Arts Northridge presents Ain’t Misbehavin’ the Fats Waller
Musical Show. Cal State Northridge, Performance Hall, Northridge. (818)
677-2488. www.Artsnorthridge.csun.com. $48.
Tue. Feb. 12 @ 8p.m.
Common. Presented by Power FM. House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Bl., West Hollywood. $40. (323) 848-5100 or Hob.com.
Weds. Feb. 20th @ 1p.m.
History
of Funk. Hosted by the student club The Hip Hop Think Tank. Cal State U
Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge event in Reseda Rm.
Mon. Feb. 25th @ 1p.m.
Roots
in Hip Hop. Hosted by the student club The Hip Hop Think Tank. Cal
State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge event in Reseda
Rm.
Sat. Jan. 26 @ 7:30-10:30p.m.
Let's Do It Again. Phyllis
Battle & Vanessa Burch and an evening of Music and Dining. PAPA
WEST, 4336 Degnan Bl. L. A. (310) 658-0347
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Meetings (Feb 2008 Events)
Sat. Feb 9, 2008
AZACA aka the Association of Zambians in California.
General meeting. California State University Dominquez Hills, Lacorte
Hall. (310) 243-2175. www.Caapei.org, email for time info@caapei.org.
Sun. Feb 17th @ 3-5p.m.
Southern University Alumni Meeting.
Monthly meeting of Southern University Alumni in Los Angeles. Lucy
Florence, Leimert Park. Info: Fred Williams (323) 292-1148 or
www.suinla.org.
Fri. Feb. 21st @ 4-6p.m.
Black History on the Money. Hosted by USC Black Alumni Association. VIP Reception held at Widney Alumni House (7-8:30p.m.) Info: www.alumni.usc.edu/baa.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Health ( Feb 2008 Events)
Tues. Feb. 5th @ 6-9p.m.
Black Health Forum. Hosted
by the Black Student Union at CSUN as well as other campus orgs. Cal
State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge Jerome
Richfield 314. Info: bsu.csun@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/bsu_csun.
Feb. 7-11, 2007.
2nd National Black Women and HIV/AIDS Conference. This
year’s theme: It’s All About M.E.E.! Sistahs Getting Real About HIV:
Mobilization, Education, Empowerment. Sponsored by the National
Coalition of 100 Black Women and the National Council of Negro Women.
Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St. L.A. NCBW.org/programs.htm
Weds. Feb. 13th @ noon
‘Code Yellow: The Crises at King Drew Medical Center.’ A
lecture series hosted by the PAS dept at CSUN. Cal State U Northridge
(CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge. Info and location: (818)
677-3311.
Sun. Feb. 17 @ 10 a.m.
Beauty, Wellness & Prosperity Networking Breakfast
Lucy
Florence Cultural Center 3351 W. 43rd Street, L.A. A monthly series
that provides a platform for meeting new people who care about natural
health, wellness and a healthy pursuit of prosperity, as well as
learning about how to take back control of your own mind/body/spirit
health and wellness. Speaker Rebecca Hulem: The Menopause Expert and
author of "Feelin' Hot? A Humorous, Informative and Truthful Look at
Menopause." Tickets: $10 (includes breakfast). Limited seating. Reserve
in advance. Info: Rhonda Kuykendall-Jabari (323)759-7985. Lucy Florence
Cultural Center (323) 293-1356 or www.lucyflorence.com.
Weds. Feb. 27-28 @ 8-4p.m.
National Woman's Heart Day Health Fair
The
Sister to Sister Heart Health Fairs are community-based events where
women come together to learn about the risks of heart disease, the #1
killer of women. Those who attend the fairs receive individual
heart-health screenings and personalized counseling sessions at no
cost. 2029 Century Park East Century City Info: Jeannie Moore
949.831.4933 or jmoore@caevent.com
www.sistertosister.org/fairs/los_angeles.php.
Feb. 29th - March 1st @ 9a.m.
Emerald Nuts Quality of Life Expo. Attendees
will discover the latest in running, cycling, health & fitness,
travel, lifestyle improvement and much more. L.A. Convention Center,
West Hall1201 S. Figueroa St. L.A. (310)444.5544 or www.lamarathon.com.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Fashion (Feb 2008 Events)
Feb. 2-3 @ 9a.m.
Vintage Fashion Expo. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St Santa Monica.
Info: (707) 793-0773 www.vintageexpo.com or www.santamonicacivic.org.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Election 2008 (Feb 2008 Events)
Fri, Feb. 1, 2008 @ 1p.m.
Washington Week.
WETA presents Washigton Week with Gwen Ifill & National Journal.
Gwen Ifill is moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" and
senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." She is also
frequently asked to moderate debates in national elections. Alex
Theatre, 216 North Brand Bl., Glendale Info: (818) 243-7700 Tixs: (818)
243-2539. www.Alextheatre.org or Pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek. Free
Fri. Feb. 1st @ 8:30p.m.
Rock The Vote!.
Mingle with the most powerful and influential leaders in Politics and
the Entertainment Business. Rock the Vote media campaign and street
team activities is to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote
coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and
voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensuring that young
people take advantage of their right to vote. BOULEVARD 3, 6523 Sunset
Bl., Hollywood Info: Tyrone Bland (202) 423-1435
Mon. Feb. 4 @ 6:30-9:30p.m.
NAACP-CSUN. Chapter
hosts Candidates Fair. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, Shoshone Rm (SSU) located at the corner of Zelzah &
Lassen. Info: (909) 717-8980 or csun_naacp@yahoo.com.
Sun, Feb. 10th @ 3p.m.
Black People, Obama and the Presidential Election.
Rev. Al Sharpton the President of the National Action Network will be
speaking. African American Cultural Center (US) 3018 W 48th St L.A.
(323) 299-6124 or www.Us-Organization.org.
Sun, Feb 3, 2008 12-1:30p.m.
Election Forum 2008.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council presents Election Forum 2008. Islamic
Center of Southern California, 434 S. Vermont Av., L.A. (213) 383-3443
or www.Mpac.org.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Education (Feb 2008 Events)
Wed, Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:30-10a.m.
Early Childhood Education Policy Briefing.
An opportunity to hear about what important policy issues will be
affecting early childhood education in 2008. Center for Healthy
Communities, California Endowment-Cabrillo Room, 1000 N. Alemedia St,
L.A. Must RSVP to rsvp_laup@laup.net
Thurs. Feb. 21 @ 4:30-6p.m.
Teacher Job Fair. Preparatory
Workshop. A representative from LAUSD and another local school district
will discuss issues important to credential students attending the
Teacher Job Fair on March 13th. Seating is limited. Cal State Los
Angeles, Salazar Hall E184 Info: Career Development Center (323)
343-3237 or www.calstatela.edu/univ/calendar.
Sat. Feb. 23rd @ noon-2:30p.m.
FAMU Black History Celebration 2008 Scholarship Luncheon This
year’s theme is “Rattle Renaissance: A Rebirth of Rattler Pride &
Spirit”. Hosted by the Florida A&M University National Alumni
Association Southern California Chapter. Tickets are $60 for adults and
$25 for students. Proceeds benefit FAMU student scholarships. Mimosa
Hour 11:00am – 12:00pm; Luncheon 12pm – 2:3pm Radisson Hotel 6161 W.
Centinela Av., Culver City. Info: (213) 385-2392 or
vice-president@larattlers.com www.larattlers.com.
Thurs. Feb. 28th @ 7p.m.
Miss. Black & Gold.
Scholarship Pageant hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha. Cal State U Northridge
(CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge event in Performing Arts Center.
February TBA
Sixth Annual Knowledge Symposium.
The Symposium" exhibit hall will showcase educational programs and
services from approximately 60 tutoring, mentoring, after-school,
college prep, financial aid and related exhibitors. Admission is Free!
UCLA Parking Lot 4: $8.00. Call to register for FAFSA workshops, campus
tours or to request free transportation on our buses. Info: (310)
645-0188 or www.educatela.org.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Dance Balls (Feb 2008 Events)
Thurs. Feb. 8th @7 p.m.
Concert of Dance.
Instruments of Praise (IOP) is a non-profit, faith-based performing
arts organization that is committed to training the next generations of
artists to serve the world. Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, Info: Kelly
(626) 797-1301 or www.prboutique.net/cod2008.html
Sat. Feb. 9 @ 7p.m.
Seventh Annual Red and White Ball.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes Alumnae
Chapter Torchbearer’s Foundation requests the honor of your presence to
attend “From the heart of Delta” our Seventh Annual Red and White Ball.
This event benefits our programs and other community service
activities. Donation: $75 per person. A portion of your donation is tax
deductible. Formal Attire Requested. Sheraton Gateway Hotel (LAX) 6101
West Century Bl., L.A. Info: Glenis Ford, Chair - mzgee08@sbcglobal.net
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Carnival (Feb 2008 Events)
Sat. Feb. 2nd @ 8p.m.-2a.m.
Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2008!
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Brazilian
Women's Group, a non-profit organization that dedicates its social work
to underprivileged children and elderly in Brazil. It is an all-
consuming party of fun, feathers, fantasy and outrageous costumes.
Info: (818) 566-1111 or www.BrazilianNites.com. QUEEN MARY- Long Beach,
1126 Queens Hwy Long Beach
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Business (Feb 2008 Events)
Thurs. Feb. 14th @ 12:30p.m.
Strategies for Managing Money.
Lecture Hosted by the PAS Dept at CSUN. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN),
18111 Nordhoff St Northridge. For room info: (818) 677-3311.
Thurs, Feb. 14, 2008 @ 11:30-1:30p.m.
GLAAACC Town Hall Luncheon.
Featuring Councilmember Webdy Greuel, Dist. 2. She will discuss doing
business at L.A. City Hall and business opportunities. Radisson Hotel @
USC, 3540 S. Figueroa St, L.A. Must RSVP by Feb 8 to the GLAAACC office
at (323) 292-1297 or info@glaaacc.org. $25 for members $40 for
non-members.
Tues. Feb. 19 @ 10-4p.m.
LA MBOC & Cal Trans Mini Expo/Small Business Fair. Hosted by Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Center (LA MBOC). $10. Info: www.lamboc.org
Fri. Feb. 22 @6:30-9:30
“Mission Possible: Becoming a Deallionaire” 13th
Annual Med Week Awards Dinner & Dance hosted by Los Angeles
Minority Business Opportunity Center (LA MBOC). Millennium Biltmore
Hotel 506 South Grand Av. Downtown L.A. The Minority Business
Development Agency (MBDA) established MED Week, by Presidential
Proclamation each year since 1983. Info: (626) 791-3847or
www.lamboc.org.
Thurs. Feb. 21
Minority Business Opportunity Day 2008
SCMBDC's annual Minority Business Opportunity Day (MBOD) is the largest
and most successful gathering of minority business enterprises (MBEs)
and corporate businesses in Southern California. Nearly 1000 corporate
representatives and MBEs participate annually. Pacific Palms Conference
Resort Industry Hills. Info: Shawn Smith 213.689.6960 x 230 or
www.scmbdc.org.
Thurs, Jan. 31 @ 7:30 am
Drum Major For Justice Awards. Inglewood
Business Opportunity Network (IBON) hosts its 2nd Annual Drum Major For
Justice Awards networking breakfast. Hollywood Park Pavilion, 3883
Century Blvd., Inglewood. $25 in advance $30 at the door. 310-670-9600
ext. 3 or Inglewoodtoday.com
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Books/Media/Writing/Lectures (Feb 2008 Events)
Weds. Feb. 6th at noon.
Dr. Viviana Gladden. The
first international model will speak at CSUN. Hosted by the Pan African
Studies Dept. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge. For location info: (818) 677-3311.
Wed. Feb. 27th @ 6:30-9:30p.m.
Thurs. Feb 7th @ 7:30-9:30p.m.
My Brother/My Sister.
Spotlight on African American Women and Men Then and Now. Cal State U
Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge, Jerome Richfield Rm
315.
Mon. Feb. 18th @ 12 p.m.
Neither White Nor Black:
Black Slave Owners. A part of the PAS Faculty Black History Month
Series. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge.
For location info: (818) 677-3311.
Weds. Feb. 20th @ 12 p.m.
Race and the Persian Gulf War. A
part of the PAS Faculty Black History Month Series. Cal State U
Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge. For location info:
(818) 677-3311.
Tues. Feb. 26th @ 7p.m.
Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome. A
Speaker and film event hosted by the Black Student Union at CSUN. Black
House, 18356 Halsted St, Northridge. Info: bsu.csun@yahoo.com.
Weds. Feb. 27th @ 6:30-9:30p.m.
NAACP Media Forum. NAACP CSUN chapter presents a panel discussion about African American’s and the media. Say It Loud! Publisher Saharra J. White
will be one of the panelists. Cal State U Northridge (CSUN), 18111
Nordhoff St Northridge event in Grand Salon. For info:
Csun_naacp@yahoo.com.
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Black History Month ( Feb 2008 Events)
Feb 23-24 @ 9-5
Aquarium of the Pacific African Heritage Festival.
Celebrate the richness and diversity of African and African American
cultures at our annual African Heritage Festival. The weekend will
feature traditional foods, live entertainment, and arts and crafts. The
festival will host local African American storytellers, dance troupes,
divers, musicians, and artisans. Free with Aquarium Admission. Aquarium
of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Info: 562-591-3100 or
www.aquariumofpacific.org.
Fri. Feb. 29 @ 10:30 a.m.
11th Annual Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Black History Celebration Luncheon.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater
Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce will host it's annual
Black History Celebration Luncheon. The luncheon will include an awards
program and a Cultural & Vendor Walkway. Torrance Marriott Hotel
3635 Fashion Way Torrance. Info: Tobin & Associates 323.857.0869
Tickets: Torrance Area Chamber 310.540.5858 or www.torrancechamber.com.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Awards/Galas/Dinners (Feb 2008 Events)
Thurs. Feb.7 @7:30p.m.
West Angeles CDC’s 14th Annual Unity Awards Benefit Banquet. Honoring
Courtney B. Vance & Angela Bassett. Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills. 6:30pm VIP Reception, 7:30pm Dinner.
Info: (818) 906-0240 or (323) 291-1472
Thurs. Feb. 7th @ 6:30-8:30p.m.
African-American History Month Living Legends Award Ceremony. Honoring Grammy Award Winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Must RSVP call (213) 744-2111. CAAM
Sat, Feb. 9th @ 6p.m.
100 Black Men of OC 13th Annual Gala.
100 Black Men Chapters are educating and empowering youth and their
families while positively impacting communities. This will be their
13th Annual Gala, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Orange County.
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA INFO: Tammy Dickerson (310) 216-4722 or
www.100bmoc.com.
Thurs. Feb. 14th
Image Awards. The 39th NAACP Image Awards will be LIVE this year. SHRINE AUDITORIUM, 665 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. www.Shrineauditorium.com.
Mon. Feb. 18th
18th Annual Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theatre Awards.
The prestigious star-studded gala is produced in an effort to
acknowledge the many contributions of African Americans in theater.
Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre. 7920 Sunset Bl., L.A.
Technical Awards Luncheon and Show - 12:30pm - 3:00pm Performance
Awards - 7:00pm - 9:30pm Info: 323.464.7616 or www.bhwdnaacptheatreawards.com.
Fri. Feb. 22 @ 6:30-9:30p.m.
“Mission Possible: Becoming a Deallionaire” 13th
Annual Med Week Awards Dinner & Dance hosted by Los Angeles
Minority Business Opportunity Center (LA MBOC). Millennium Biltmore
Hotel 506 South Grand Av. Downtown L.A. The Minority Business
Development Agency (MBDA) established MED Week, by Presidential
Proclamation each year since 1983. Info: (626) 791-3847or
www.lamboc.org.
Fri. Feb. 29 @ 6p.m.
UCLA Black Alumni. UCLA Black Alumni Dinner. Millennium
Biltmore Hotel 506 South Grand Av. Downtown Los Angeles. Info: Wendy
Gladney (626) 791-3847, events@personalservicesplus.com or
www.uclablackalumni.org.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
Art/Photography (Feb 2008 Events)
February 8 - June 8
Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966. Visitors
will be amazed by the exhibition’s unprecedented collection of films,
artifacts, and listening stations, as they discover Dylan’s story
intersecting with folk music, rock ‘n’ roll, and a nation in the throes
of social change. The Skirball Cultural Center, Getty Gallery, 2701 N.
Sepulveda Bl L.A. Info: (310) 827-0889 or www.skirball.org.
Sat. Feb. 10th @ 2-7p.m.
An Afternoon of Art with Synthia Saint James.
Presented by the African American Firefighter Museum. African American
Firefighter Museum.1401 Central Av. L.A. Admission: Free. Info: (213)
744-1730 www.aaffmuseum.org or www.synthiasaintjames.com.
Sat. Feb. 10th @ 2 p.m.
Reflecting on a Life in Art.
CAAM's Executive Director, Charmaine Jefferson, dialogues with the
respected and renowned Artis Lane. They reflect upon Ms. Lane's life,
technical, stylistic and cosmological evolution and ways in which she
seeks to have her work inspire others. CAAM 213.744.7432 or
www.caam.ca.gov
Feb. 22-24
Santa Monica Arts Festival. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. Santa Monica
Friday
11am-7pm; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-5pm Admission: $7.50; Senior
Citizens $6.50; Children under 12 FREE Info: Warren Cook (805)
461-6700. www.americanartfestivals.com or www.santamonicacivic.org.
Sat. Feb. 23rd @ 6p.m.
The 17th Annual Watkins Award.
The National Alliance of African American Athletes (The Alliance) will
recognize another stellar group of high school athletes from across the
nation for the Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Award. Intercontinental
Hotel in Century City. Info: Reginald Grant (323)-376-1057 or
www.naaaa.com.
Closes Feb. 29
MLK in California.
Martin Luther King visited California regularly from 1956 through 1968,
participating in the civic and social life of the state. This special
photography display chronicles his travels, from speeches in the Bay
Area to a parade in Los Angeles, reminding us all of the importance of
our region to his life and work. California African American Museum,
600 State Dr, Exposition Park, L.A. (213) 744-7432 or www.Caamueum.org.
Closes June 1
The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the present.
The existence of Afro-Mexicans was officially affirmed in the 1990s
when the Mexican government acknowledged Africa as Mexico’s “Third
Root.” The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of Mexican
Art, Chicago. California African American Museum, 600 State Dr,
Exposition Park, L.A. (213) 744.743 or www.Caamuseum.org.
Say It Loud! Be Proud. The San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper (February 2008 Issue)
A Representative of the People-Yvonne Braithwaite Burke
Join us for Conversations @ CAMM
Featuring: Yvonne Braithwaite Burke
Interviewed By: Rita Roberts, Ph.D
Saturday Jan 12, 2008 ; 1:00-3:00 PM
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park
Los Angeles , CA 90037
CONTACT: 213-744-7432 OR WWW.CAAMUSEUM.ORG
The Cancer Threat and African-Americans
Cancer is a major killer of African-Americans. Learn what you can do to lower the risk to you and your family.
Special Guest: Ron Brewington
Real Men Cook
Where: Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43rd St., L.A. 90043