LONG BEACH, Calif. (2UG) – The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (LBCVB) is celebrating the attractions, activities, arts and culture that make the City of Long Beach a uniquely vibrant, fun waterfront destination for all ages. Through its new summer #OnlyinLB campaign on Instagram @VisitLB, the organization will feature giveaways to major attractions and activities in the city, beginning June 6 with a family-four pack of tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Southern California’s largest aquarium. “Our summer campaign will highlight what makes Long Beach special as a destination and encourage travelers to think about Long Beach first when planning their vacations. We are a diverse city with unique business corridors, historic…
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Pepsi Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is kicking off its latest call for submissions for its Restaurant Royalty program with one of social media’s most well-known diners: food reviewer Keith Lee who boasts twelve million TikTok followers. “I’m fortunate that people’s response to my honest food reviews has turned into a platform that has made a difference for local businesses across the country. That’s why I’m excited to pay that forward for Black-owned restaurants with Pepsi Dig In. The Restaurant Royalty program is about spreading the word to celebrate great food and…
LOS ANGELES (SBE) – California State Commissioner Sam Kbushyan announced his campaign for Los Angeles City Council to replace Council President Paul Krekorian, who cannot seek another term due to term limits. Kbushyan also served as a member of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ advisory transition team. “As a small business owner, husband and father of three school aged children, and a lifelong community organizer, I am running for City Council to fight for the residents, business owners, and all stakeholders of LA’s District 2,” said Kbushyan in a statement. “For years, career politicians who are part of the establishment machine…
On May 31, the Campaign for College Opportunity named Cerritos College a 2023 Champion for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement in Black English Enrollment at its second annual Excellence in Placement award ceremony. President/Superintendent Dr. Fierro accepted the award with Associate English Professor and Umoja Success Program Interim Director Damon Cagnolatti. “We are honored to receive the Champion for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement recognition. Improving student equity and outcomes is a primary part of the Board’s goals to increase student achievement for Black, first-generation, and underrepresented students,” said Dr. Jose Fierro, president/superintendent of Cerritos College. “This recognition is a testament to…
Disney has announced they are collaborating with award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard on the music guests will hear as part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Grammy Award-winning musician and New Orleans native PJ Morton photographed at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Disney) Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated musician Terence Blanchard at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Disney) Both natives of New Orleans, PJ and Terence will help score a lyrical love letter to the region that first inspired Disney’s endeavor with Princess Tiana. A new original song will be composed by PJ Morton and new renditions of…
NORWALK, Calif. – The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office officially approved a new Bachelor of Science degree program in Dental Hygiene at Cerritos College. The new bachelor’s degree program will allow students to earn a four-year degree for less than $11,000 – a fraction of the tuition at a four-year university, helping students obtain an advanced degree with little to no college debt and increasing the communities’ social and upwards mobility. The District has offered an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene for 50 years, earning a reputation for excellence and academic rigor as students boast a 100 percent passage…
By: Keri Blakinger | LA Times When he stepped up to the witness stand last week, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Juarez told the court about his first inking party — the day he got his Compton station tattoo. The intimate gathering was at a home somewhere in Pomona, and most of the people there were strangers. Lt. Larry Waldie, shown here in May 2022, filed suit in a case that went to trial this month over claims he’d been retaliated against for reporting gang activity at Compton station. But he knew the man who invited him, and knew…
Council Approves District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife’s Resolution To Rename A Section of MacArthur Blvd To Be Tupac Shakur Way OAKLAND- During the May 16, 2023 meeting of the Oakland City Council, elected officials approved a resolution to commemoratively rename MacArthur Boulevard between Grand and Van Buren Ave. as “Tupac Shakur Way” after the late rapper Tupac Shakur where he once lived. “We want to thank The City of Oakland, Councilmember Carroll Fife, and LeRoy McCarthy of Heterodoxx Inc. for all the hard work in bringing the Tupac Shakur Way street naming to life. We hope that this street sign resides…
HOLLYWOOD – Tupac Shakur, awarding-winning rapper and film star, is set to receive the 2,758th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. PT at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Shakur will receive his star in the category of Recording. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960. ABOUT OUR HONOREE “Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, activist, poet,…
Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families, and Community Members, We would like to invite you to join our in-person Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the IUSD Board Room. The purpose of the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is to inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues. The committee actively reviews and reports on the proper expenditure of taxpayers’ money for projects related to school facilities. The CBOC meets regularly, typically on a quarterly basis, to review the progress of facilities projects funded by General Obligation bond…