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STARZ today released an explosive trailer for season three of the highly anticipated drama series “Power Book II: Ghost.” “Ghost” returns on Friday, March 17 at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. Season three takes off in dramatic form with brand new twists, turns, and murder as Tariq, Brayden, and the Tejada family are grieving the death of Zeke, but they won’t get much time as a new set of problems and questions arise. This season is flashier, juicer, and…

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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents a revival of Picnic, the sensual, passionate and delightfully funny Pulitzer Prize winning play by William Inge. Directed by multiple award winner John Farmanesh-Bocca (Tempest Redux, Lysistrata Unbound), performances will run March 25 through May 28 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A. In addition, there will be two public previews, on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, followed by one press preview (also open to the public) on Friday, March 24. Powerful and moving, Inge’s drama is not simply a breezy summer romance. Set in small town Kansas, this is a sexy world, dangerous and cruel, where residents keep each other in their place while longing to break free.…

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Samantha Valle is devoted to her family, her studies, and her community, all of which drive her and motivate her to persevere through the challenges life presents. “There are obstacles and things come up, but there is a way to make it work,” said Valle. “We all face challenges all the time.” Valle, a non-traditional student, graduated from King Drew Medical Magnet High School in 2006 and enrolled at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona after graduation. Shortly into her studies at Cal Poly Pomona, Valle had to drop out due to a serious illness and hospitalization. Once she recovered, she continued her…

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Inglewood City ranked number #3 with a wage gap of $2,255.00 following an analysis by Pheabs.com Inglewood City has been named as 1 of only 9 small cities in America where women earn more than men, according to a new data study documented by consumer finance startup, Pheabs.com. The gender wage gap has been a huge topic of conversation in the US over the past few years, with statistics showing that women in the United States are paid 83 cents for every dollar paid to men. However, according to government statistics, there are 9 small cities* in America pioneering the…

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By Richard N. Velotta | Las Vegas Review-Journal DENVER, CO – Denver-based discount air carrier Frontier Airlines is offering an all-you-can-fly pass over a five-month period that will enable customers to book flights for 1 cent plus taxes and fees. The airline, now the third-busiest commercial air carrier at Harry Reid International Airport, announced Tuesday that it would sell a “limited number” of its Go Wild! Summer Passes for $399 per person that lets pass holders purchase an unlimited number of flights. The airline hasn’t specified how many passes would be sold. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Club…

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On February 2, 2023, Artist Ruben Rojas and Tequila Mandala Founders Craig Cartozian and Humberto Ibarra celebrated the launch of their limited edition “Love” bottle in time for Valentine’s Day.  Humble the Poet, Ruben Rojas and Mando Fresko attend the launch party for “The Love Bottle” by Ruben Rojas and Mandala Tequila. (Photo by Victoria Sirakova/Getty Images) It all started with one word —Love.  From international murals and luxury athleisure wear to home decor, Ruben Rojas wants the world to realize that love is a verb in every aspect of life.  Dj Nacho and his guest attend the launch party…

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As a Reminder of the Important Role Humor Has Played in Shaping the Black Experience in America, Humor Mill Has Curated a Celebration of the Contributions of Seasoned Comedians and Rising Social Media Stars Who Have Made Comedy a Central Part of Defining Culture and Transforming Entertainment The Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards unveils its distinguished honorees and remarkable nominees for a celebration of the funniest and most talented performers in television, film, and social media Tuesday, February 21 at The Directors Guild of America (DGA). Veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar and world-renowned comedic legend George Wallace blaze the trail as the pioneer recipients of the Icon…

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The political musical chair games continue as termed-out Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer has announced his intention to run for Los Angeles City Council District 10. I know what it's like to struggle.Growing up, I experienced poverty. Saw inequality & injustice firsthand.That's why I went into public service.I’m running for City Council to end City Hall’s corruption & restore trust with the people.Because the people deserve better. pic.twitter.com/q3QeawEqhQ— Reggie Jones-Sawyer (@R_JonesSawyer) February 15, 2023 Are these people not capable of simply getting a real job or going away altogether? This is what “Tio Reggie” was up to when he was protesting in…

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Cerise Castle and Carvell Wallace Recipients of Prestigious 2023 American Mosaic Journalism Prize The Heising-Simons Foundation announced freelance journalists Cerise Castle and Carvell Wallace are the recipients of the 2023 American Mosaic Journalism Prize, which includes an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000 for each winner. This is the largest dollar amount given annually for a journalism prize in the United States. The prize is awarded for excellence in long-form, narrative or deep reporting about underrepresented and/or misrepresented groups in the United States. It recognizes journalism’s ability to foster understanding and aims to support freelance journalists. The prize is based on confidential…

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By: Samantha Michaels | Mother Jones Monterrious Harris, 22, was sitting in his car outside his cousin’s apartment in Memphis on January 4 when eight men in black hooded sweatshirts and ski masks allegedly approached the vehicle and ordered him out. “I will shoot you!” one of the men said, according to Harris. “I will shoot you!” Harris put his car in reverse and it collided with an obstruction, according to his account. As he got out of the vehicle, he saw that the men were wearing tactical vests, so he put his hands in the air. The men then allegedly grabbed,…

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