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Art Battle LA presented by Sharpie Creative Markers
2024-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Academy LA, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Join us on Saturday August 24th at Academy LA for an unforgettable night of creativity, competition, and community at Art Battle Los Angeles, presented by Sharpie Creative Markers.
The DJ spins and drinks are served as creativity sets the stage!
12 Artists Battle it out in three 20-minute rounds. Audiences and judges vote for the winners.
Are you a marker savvy artist? Do you know one? There are $5,000 in prizes including a $2,500 cash prize! Additional prizes include a ticket to the Art Battle National Championships in San Francisco in October, and cash prizes and Sharpie prizes for runners up. Applications open Till August 7th. Apply now @ artbattle.com/apply – preference to local LA artists, but travel payments possible, so go for it! Paid participation plus auction share and prize potential.

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IVS Pet Summer Series
2024-08-18 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redondo Beach/Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
Integrative Veterinary Services INC. is not just a traditional veterinary corporation but a holistic one that treats the entire animal. Our mission is to enhance pets' health and well-being by offering convenient, high-quality veterinary services in the comfort of their homes. IVS Mobile Vets is excited to announce our brand-new grooming and veterinary mobile vehicle! That's right! Premium grooming and expert veterinary care now come directly to your doorstep. Our state-of-the-art mobile vehicle is fully equipped to handle all your pet's needs—from grooming to vaccinations, check-ups, and more! With our team of experienced veterinarians and cutting-edge mobile facilities, we are revolutionizing pet healthcare delivery.
Join us for the IVS Mobile Vets Pet Summer Series Tour! We're showcasing our new services with exciting giveaways and interactive activities for your furry friends.
Catch us at your favorite dog beaches on Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Backpage Giveaway and Resource Fair
2024-08-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Compton College, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA, 90221

Back to School Community Event
2024-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ward AME Church Los Angeles, 1177 W. 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90007

Frankie Beverly: Farewell To Frankie
2024-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90305

KJLH Women's Health Expo
2024-05-11 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90802
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Register Now! Free Admission!
Join us for the Opening Session Broadcast Live 8am-10am plus incredible Breakout sessions, Healthy Dishes Stage, Exercise Zone, Free Massages, Free Health Screenings, Prizes, giveaways and so much more.
Make sure you get there before 8 am to get your seat! The first 500 women get a special KJLH Women’s Health Expo T-shirt Plus get your beautiful spring colored bag, raffle ticket and booklet and hear from the experts!

HEALTHY DISHES STAGEBREAKOUT SESSION 1 [10:30AM-11:30AM]BREAKOUT SESSION 2 [12:30PM-1:30PM]BREAKOUT SESSION 3 [2PM-3PM]LIVE BROADCAST

[11:30am-12:30pm]Prepared By: Adai Lamar and Wendy Raquel Robinson

Healthy Taco Tuesday Twist[1:30pm-2:30pm]Prepared By: Black Women for Wellness

Chopped Salad with Healthy Dressing[3pm-4pm]Prepared By: Chef James Wright

SISTER TALK WITH DARA STARR TUCKER[ROOM 204]In this important election year for Black and Brown Americans, get ready for an uncompromising no-holds-barred discussion on the state of women’s wellbeing. Dara Starr Tucker and special guest dive into this discussion designed to agitate, arouse, and activate. LISTEN TO DARA STARR TUCKER ON SUNDAY NIGHTS ON RADIO FREE 102.3 KJLH.
EMPOWERMENT AMIDST ADVERSITY: ADDRESSING STRESS IN BLACK WOMEN[ROOM 203C]AMBER JOHNSON, PhD, MPH, Professor, California State University Long BeachJOY PATE, LCSW, Founder, Therapy with Joy
SISTERS, IT’S TIME FOR REAL TALK WITH YOUR DOC: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU[ROOM 203B]DR. MONICA SONI, Chief Medical Officer, Covered California
HOW TO PUT THE CARE BACK IN HEALTHCARE: EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY-HOW TO MAKE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WORK FOR US[ROOM 203A]RHONDA SMITH, Executive Director of the California Black Health NetworkDR. C. SUZANNE CUTTER, Founder of CUREtology Surgical Oncology and AssocSHAKARI BYERLY, Managing Partner at Evitarus
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF EARLY EDUCATORS[ROOM 202C]TONYA OMAR and CAROLINA ALVAREZLA County Office of Education
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR GENERATIONAL WEALTH[ROOM 202B]DEREK NICHOLS, Director, Alpha Capital GroupKRISTI WRY, Vice President, Orange Coast Title CompanyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Cerritos Lending
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DRESSING[ROOM 202A]JOSIE MARTIN, Dream Girls, Inc/Upminders
BE YOUR OWN BANK: LEARN HOW TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH[ROOM 201B]RORY DOUGLAS, Office of Rory Douglas

THAT’S MY MAMA[ROOM 204]The Incredible Story of 70’s sitcom Actress Lynn Moody and Daughter Lisa Wright finding each other.The Upside of Adoption. Share your story of finding loved ones.
FACTS, FICTION, AND FIBROIDS: EMPOWERING YOU WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE![ROOM 203C]DR. DIAMOND GOODWIN, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeonCedars Sinai
MY FEET ARE KILLING ME: A CONVERSATION ABOUT FEET WITH DR. EBONIE[ROOM 203B]DR. EBONIE VINCENT-SLEETFrom the hit TLC TV series
BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH[ROOM 203A]RHONDA SMITH, Executive Director of the California Black Health NetworkNeighborhood Housing Services, Los Angeles CountyLORI GAY, CEO / President
SOCIAL SECURITY ESSENTIALS: YOUR GUIDE TO RETIREMENT EARNINGS[ROOM 202C]JAMMIE LYELL, AARP Program Manager, Social SecurityWEALTH IS MORE THAN MONEY
WEALTH IS MORE THAN MONEY[ROOM 202B]ANDREA L. COLLINS, VP Financial ConsultantCharles Schwab Bank
UNLOCKING THE LONG-TERM CARE PUZZLE[ROOM 202A]CHANNON WATKINS, Concise Care Group
PRAYERFUL MOMENTS: THE POWER OF NAVIGATING LIFE WITH PRAYER[ROOM 201B]ADAI LAMAR and GUESTS

CONVERSATIONS FOR BLACK WOMEN FINDING OUR BALANCE BLACK INFANT HEALTH[ROOM 203C]KELLIE TODD GRIFFIN, Founder, California Black Women’s Collective [MODERATOR]CONGRESSMEMBER SYDNEY KAMLAGER, U.S. Representative, CA 37th Congressional DistrictDENISE PINES, Executive Producer, “Birthing Justice”INGRID HUTT, Advertising, Marketing & Branding Specialist, Los Angeles SentinelYVONNE WHEELER, President, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
DELETE THE DIVIDE: APPLIED DIGITAL LITERACY[ROOM 203B]“LET’S GET CONNECTED”JAMEL THOMAS
“5 COLORS A DAY” TO BETTER HEALTH[ROOM 203A]DR. BILL RELEFORDBloom Ranch and Dr. Bill Releford
LOOKS COUNT: SKIN CONDITIONS, AGING GRACEFULLY AND MORE[ROOM 202C]DR. PAUL WALLACE, DermatologistWallace Skin and Body Institute
WOMB WELLNESS WITH MISTY[ROOM 201B]California Black Women’s Health Project
DOLLS OF HOPE PROJECT: DOLL MAKING WORKSHOP[ROOM 201A]PROFESSOR CYNTHIA DAVISCharles R. Drew University

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Welcome by KJLH Women’s Health Expo Partner

Closing Address by Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Sister Talk

Meet KJLH radio personality from The Breakdown with Dara Starr Tucker, Sundays from 7pm-7:30pm as she leads a necessary conversation at the KJLH Women’s Health Expo. In this important election year for Black and Brown Americans, get ready for an uncompromising, no-holds-barred discussion on the state of women's wellbeing from a social/political lens hosted by renowned activist, musical artist, and truth-teller Dara Starr Tucker, along with special guest.

My Feet Are Killing Me
12:30PM - 1:30PM | ROOM 203B

Dr. Ebonie Vincent-Sleet, DPM is a Board Certified, highly trained Foot and ankle surgeon in Orange County, California. She has extensive experience in the latest treatments for foot and ankle conditions and specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, corrective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, pediatric foot condition and sports medicine. Dr. Vincent-Sleet was also one of the stars on the Hit TV series “MY Feet Are Killing Me” on TLC network that enjoyed five (5) very successful seasons.

Be Your Own Bank: Learn How to Build Generational Wealth

Office of Rory Douglas: In this powerful break out session Rory Douglas teaches us how to get more interest than the bank, recession-proof our finances and protect our retirement.

How to Put the Care Back in Healthcare

Ever wonder “How do I navigate through the complex healthcare system to make sure I get the care I need and deserve?” The California Black Health Network (CBHN) has the answers. Through its partnership with the California Health Care Foundation, CBHN is igniting a Black Health Movement across California help our community to understand how to take charge of our health and well- being and become empowered to make the healthcare system work better for us!

UNLOCKING THE LONG-TERM CARE PUZZLE
Room 202A | 12:30PM-1:30pm

Channon Watkins is a senior care expert with 18 years of professional experience. She has educational training in behavioral social science, health administration, gerontology, and social work. In 2016, she founded Concise Care Group, a long-term geriatric care consulting agency. Learn what factors should be considered when What if I want to remain independently and cannot afford it, what services are offered? How do you ensure financial stability for these services?

Social Security Essentials: Your Guide to Retirement Earnings

Ever wonder if you can live off of social Security. How much will you receive? Should I wait to Claim social security? What about Survivor benefits. Is Social Security at risk for future generations? Can I work and still collect retirement benefits? How can I boost my benfits?
Program Manager, Social SecurityAARP Community, State, & National AffairsJammie Lyell

Special Mother’s Day Feature: A Love Story
Room 204 12:30p-1:30p

Hear the unbelievable story of how a 23 and me dna test lead lisa wright to find the mother she had watched on tv as a child every week not knowing it was her biological mom. Hear the full story and join in with your own stories of reuniting with family. Moderated by KJLH’s Aundrae RussellWIN A 23 AND ME DNA KIT TO START YOUR OWN JOURNEY!

Wealth is more than Money

Andrea L Collins, VP Financial ConsultantFeeling and being wealthy is about much more than a bank account balance. It’s about choice, control, and clarity and also a social life, family, career balance and flexibility, experiences, and good health. Wealth is more about what dollars do for us and how we use them to achieve our financial and life goals with planning.

Preparing the Next Generation of Early Educators

LA County Office of Education

Doll Making Class

The Dolls of Hope Project will be bringing the Art of Black doll making to the KJLH Women’s Health Expo on May 11th. participants will make a "hand-made cloth" doll that they can either keep or donate to Charles R. Drew University to be distributed to at risk and medically under-resourced children and youth around the world. To date, over 7,000 Dolls of Hope have been distributed. If you did not pre-register for the class you may still watch the doll making.

Positioning Yourself For Generational Wealth

Lending: Derek Nichols, Director, Alpha Capital Group ... and through TitleKristi Wry, Vice President, Orange Coast Title Company

VISIT ALL OUR VENDORS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL!
100 Black Men of Long Beach Inc
A Hint of Moss
AARP California
African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative / First 5
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
All In One Insurance
Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)
BC Collections
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
BEverything Body / A Step Into Heaven
Bill Folder, Inc.
Black Don't Crack
CalFresh Program
California Black Women's Health Project
Champions Butter Balm
Charles Drew University of Science and Medicine
Charles Schwab Bank
City of Long Beach Civil Service Commission
Coletured Soul L.L.C.
Concise Care Group
Covered California
D.R.E.A.M. Girls/DG4Life, Inc.
Delete the Divide
Finesse By Felese Event Planning LLC
Freequote Insurance Service
Gaia Naturals
Gerry Nick’s Realty
Girls Club of Los Angeles
Girly Girl Leggins Boutique
Glow and Flow
Go Girl
Hairline Time
Heal N Hurt Women
Health Net
Humana
Illumination Comprehensive Development
Imperial Health Plan
Integrative Veterinary Services Inc. / I.V.S. Mobile Vets
Inspire Together
Jerome’s SoCal Home Improvement
Just Bee Cute
Kristen Cedar
LA County Office of Education
Los Angeles County Child Support Services
Los Angeles World Airport Police Dept
Liv 4 you 2
Mathews Dental Group
MLK Community Healthcare
Modernly Ever After
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Los Angeles
Neighborhood Housing Service
New Designs Charter School
New Image Dental.Org
Nuney Bug Creations
Organa Fuel
Original Children in North American Support Branch
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Prosperity Market
Rochelles House of Beauty
Shades of Color
State of CA Employment Development Department (EDD)
Sunshine Skate Center / Strength In Growth / Sk8Fanatics
Tay Milz Aesthetics
The Irth App
The Party Co
The Turner Practice
Tiffany's Precious Gems
UCSD-UCLA BWITS
Wallace Skin & Body Institute
West Coast Dental & Orthodontics
West Love
YO She The Plug
Zansette Home

Tamia & Joe
2024-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peacock Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, 90015

We Them Ones Comedy Tour
2024-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Toyota Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA, 91764

We Them Ones Comedy Tour
2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90305

Westside Community Safety Listening Session
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | COLLINS & KATZ FAMILY YMCA, 1466 S WESTGATE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, 90025
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Kinsey Collection at SoFi Stadium
2024-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sofi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA, 90301

Forest Lawn Community Resource Fair
2024-02-17 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | FOREST LAWN – GLENDALE, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA, 91205

Black History Month Community Symposium
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Charles Drew University – Life Sciences Research and Nursing Education Building, 1748 East 118th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90059
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House Full of Toys Stuff a Bus Toy Drive
2023-12-15 06:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McDonalds Inglewood, 2900 Imperial Highway, Inglewood

House Full of Toys Stuff a Bus Toy Drive
2023-12-15 06:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McDonalds Carson, 21836 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson

House Full of Toys Stuff a Bus Toy Drive
2023-12-15 06:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McDonalds Los Angeles, 3602 S. La Brea, Los Angeles

Jeffrey Osborne
2023-12-06 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland, CA, 92346
One of the all-time great soul singers, who has won over millions of fans both as part of LTD and as a solo singer.

41st Annual Turkey & Grocery Drive Thru Giveaway
2023-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peoples International Church, 5856 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90043

Drive-through Food & Turkey Giveaway and Resource Fair
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA

Thanksgiving Giveaway
2023-11-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wilshire Police Station, 4861 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019

All Skate for Alzheimer's
2023-11-19 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Skate Pop up Roller Rink, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, 90008

LA Festival of Laughs
2023-10-28 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peacock Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, 90015

LA Festival of Laughs
2023-10-27 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peacock Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, 90015
Lavell Crawford, Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Arnez J, Guy Torry

Taste of Soul 2023
2023-10-21 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Crenshaw Blvd., Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Get ready to party with Radio Free 102.3 KJLH at this year's Taste of Soul Saturday October 21st! The ultimate family reunion on Crenshaw Blvd.
Just added! Johnny Gill on stage receiving the KJLH Culture Icon Award!
Hit the block on Crenshaw for Free Family fun with vendors, food trucks and hottest live music!

Coming to the KJLH Stage presented by Delete The Divide will be live performances by Canton Jones, MAJOR, Dante Bowe, DW3, Mike Phillips, October London, The KJLH Choir and Christian Keyes.

44 Obama Musical
2023-10-11 18:00 - 2023-11-18 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bourbon Room Hollywood, 6356 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
KJLH Discount Code (for 20% off all tickets): KJ20
The entire political world is buzzing about 44! Barack Obama exclaims, “Of all the musicals about my Presidency, this is one of them.” Alex Jones raves, “The Radical Left Deep State White Woke-er Globalist Cabal has done it again!” And Bill Clinton moans, “I came. I saw. I came.”
44 is a melting pot of music that delivers everything you’d come to expect from a Musical about the Obama Era – Sarah Palin scream-singing “Drill Me Baby” like Ozzy Osbourne, President Obama crooning “How Black Is Too Black?” over a smooth Motown groove, and of course, a 90’s R&B Slow Jam where Mitch McConnell declares his unquenchable passion for his beloved musket.

Men's Empowerment Summit 2023
2023-09-16 07:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | California State Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria St., Carson, CA, 90747
Join us at the radio free KJLH Men’s Empowerment Summit presented by Delete the Divide.
Major annoucement! Author, Scholar, and Presidential Candidate Dr. Cornel West will join us as our 2023 Keynote Speaker!
Get there early! Breakfast starts at 8am and Dr. Cornel West hits the stage in the theater room at 9:30am. This event is free and open to the public. Stay for a day full of panels including mental health (get your head in the game, starring NBA superstar James Worthy) and Kevin Nash host’s a special panel called 50/50 love – where we celerbate strong marriages and power couples.

Plus a special appearance from Inglewood’s own D Smoke.

The Chicago School Men’s Summit: Mental Health Panel
Mental health services fail Black men in this country. There are many reasons, including cultural differences, socioeconomic issues and entrenched structural racism. The suicide rate for Black men is four times greater than for Black women. Anxiety and depression are increasing in our communities according to the Center for Disease Control. The pandemic and increasing social unrest and racial violence increased the levels of stress on all of us.
When we want help, we face the stigma surrounding mental illness. We don’t have the access to services that other communities do and, we must deal with predominantly white mental health professionals that may not understand how to help us. But, there are some answers and there is help. Join our panel of experts Psychotherapist Jarvis Sams and Aaron Jones, Psychologist Dr. TrayVonne McVay and moderator Dr. Curley Bonds, Chief Medical Officer for LA County Department of Mental Health.

Meet the Speakers
Special guest: James Worthy sports commentator, television host, analyst, and former professional basketball player.[1] Nicknamed "Big Game James", he played his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Worthy was a seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team member who won three NBA championships and was voted the NBA Finals MVP in 1988. He was named to both the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams.
A standout college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the small forward was a consensus first-team All-American and shared national player of the year honors en route to leading his team to the 1982 NCAA championship. Named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, he was selected by the Lakers with the first overall pick of the 1982 NBA draft.
Curley L. Bonds, M.D., oversees all clinical practices for the Los Angeles Country Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) in his role as Chief Medical Officer.Dr. Bonds is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with extensive experience in a variety of clinical, academic and research settings. Prior to his current position, he was the Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine in Los Angeles and the Medical Director for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. His areas of expertise include healthcare disparities, cross cultural psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and collaborative healthcare.Dr. Bonds is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He is a past president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society and the recipient of their 2018 Distinguished Service Award. He completed his B.A. in sociology at Emory University and earned his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine.
Aaron Jones, MFT has spent the last few years gaining invaluable experience in community mental health settings servicing a wide range of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and various presenting concerns. Some of those concerns include personality disorders, schizophrenia, depression, ADHD spectrum, anxiety, compulsive disorders, trauma and couples counseling.
Aaron Jones received his undergraduate degrees (BSc.) in Social Psychology and American Ethnic Studies from the Kansas State University in 2005. Aaron later went on to complete a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology—Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018.
TrayVonne Mcvay, Psy.D. is a graduate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a degree in Applied Clinical Psychology. Dr. Mcvay has completed his Master’s in Psychology and Bachelor’s in Sociology from Grand Canyon University after being in the mental health field for over ten years. Dr. Mcvay also completed a post–doctoral degree of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology. Dr. Mcvay is a Clinical Director and emphasizes raising awareness and providing psychoeducation. Dr. Mcvay has taught courses as a professor focusing on topics such as “Psychopathology of Adulthood,” “Family Therapy,” and Child & Adolescent Therapy.” In addition. He specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Applied Behavior Analysis, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Jarvis Sams, AMFT is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, in Los Angeles, has been a practicing clinician on and off for the last 12 years, working in private practice settings, community mental health and was an Administrative/Adjunct Faculty member for 4 years at a local institution in Pasadena, CA. Jarvis found this career path through his own personal therapeutic journey, in which he realized the field was lacking in diversity. He hopes to serve clients from underrepresented and underserved communities and hopes they will see someone from their community and feel comfortable with starting their own therapeutic process. At the urging of his late mother, Jarvis and his wife started Reconnect Marriage and Family Counseling (a private practice) in July 2021 with the primary philosophy of working in communities that may lack access to therapeutic resources.

Power Couples
50/50 Love - hosted by Kevin Nash
12:15p-1:30p [Ballroom C]
Meet the Panel

Van and Aja began their life-changing adventure together 23 years ago. Two weeks into their romance, Van confidently proclaimed to Aja that she was destined to be his wife. Though taken aback and surprised by this pronouncement, Aja sought guidance from the Lord through prayer. That very night, she received a confirming dream, revealing that Van was indeed her future husband and God revealed many of the plans He had for their lives.
While Aja was finishing her final year of high school with her eyes set on attending the University of Southern California (USC), Van was at a community college, striving for a football scholarship. His hard work paid off, and two years later, God graced him to join Aja at USC, later to become a two-time national champion.
The couple formalized their union in 2003, and after Aja obtained her graduate degree, they celebrated their commitment in an intimate ceremony surrounded by loved ones in 2005. Baptized together in 2007, Van and Aja dedicated their lives to glorifying Jesus Christ. Aja advanced quickly in the field of government community development, while Van thrived in the energy sector.
Directed by divine intervention, God directed their paths back to Compton, where Aja’s family originated, to serve as youth pastors and contribute to local government. Several years later, God spoke to Aja again and shared His plans for her to become the next mayor of Compton, a decision Van wholeheartedly supported. Through unwavering faith and divine direction day-by-day, Aja secured a groundbreaking electoral victory in 2013. For the next eight years, the couple passionately served the Compton community, launching transformative initiatives that enriched the lives of its residents.
Best friends for 23 years, Van and Aja remain humbled and grateful for God’s amazing grace and mercy that has sustained their marriage with endless love, joy, laughter and many adventures. They expanded their family with the birth of their first daughter, J’ael, in 2018, and welcomed their second daughter, Sarai, in 2021. The family continues to reside in Compton, fulfilling God's purpose for them through various professional and ministerial engagements across the globe.

Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer served as pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church for over 41 years. He is presently Senior Advisor on Community Reconciliation to the President of Biola University. He and his wife, Togetta (To-gotta) have been married for over 46 years. They are the parents of four children and six grandchildren.

Sports: Esports & Broadcasting
Meet the Panel
Nick Hamilton: 15 year media industry personality, Nick Hamilton is a dynamic media personality best known for his work on SIRIUSXM, NBC, AP, iHeartMedia, and BBC News. He has covered everything from CFB National Championships,NBA All-Star Games, NFL Super Bowls, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, ESPYs, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, The Oscars, D23, Film Premieres and more. He hosts a weekly radio show "The NH Experience" on SIRIUSXM 145. A member of AAFCA (African-American Film Critics Association), PFWA (Pro Football Writers Association). 2023 National Media Voter with the WNBA.
Rahshaun Haylock is a proud husband to Crystal and father to Summer. He currently serves as the play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Sparks and South Bay Lakers. Additionally, Haylock is a sports reporter at KTLA. Prior to that he spent seven seasons as a sideline reporter and host for the CIF-Southern Section High School Football Game of the Week on the former FOX Sports West/Prime Ticket. He also spent time as a sideline reporter and play-by-play announcer for ESPN3 covering the Big West conference. Haylock's initial on-air opportunities began at SportsNetUSA.net under the tutelage of Ed Ford and Hawthorne/Lawndale City Cable. He began his career working as a production assistant at KCBS/KCAL. The self-proclaimed foodie is always down for a good meal. He enjoys inspiring the youth. Haylock loves the Lord and serves on the Deacon Board at his church.
Derrin Horton has been covering professional and college sports for 35 years. He has written, hosted, anchored, reported, and called play-by-play for some of the largest Networks in America. It’s a career that has taken him to Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, The Stanley Cup Final and The NCAA Final 4. He’s covered legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Jim Brown, Muhammed Ali, Derek Jeter, Wayne Gretzky, and Tiger Woods among others. The Syracuse University Newhouse School Alum is also a professional voice-over actor who spent 10 years as one of the voices of NFL Films. For the last 25 years he has done most of this based here in Southern California, the last dozen years as the Main Sports Anchor at KTLA-TV.
The seven-time Emmy Award winner is also committed to giving back to his community in Los Angeles. From Coaches of Influence, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bridge South Bay, American Martyrs Church, Special Olympics Southern California and many other organizations, ministries, schools and churches, as well as his personal mentoring of student interns and aspiring media novices, Horton uses his platform to inspire, encourage, and share about the transformational power available to those who exercise their faith.
Kevin Buchmiller is currently serving as the Director of Esports at California State University, Dominguez Hills. At CSUDH, esports is a strategy, not an outcome. Kevin has been building a robust and well-rounded CSUDH Esports program that aims for student success. In Spring 2023, CSUDH officially opened their Toro Esports Academy, which is the esports lab space dedicated to gaming on campus.
Prior to CSUDH, Kevin served as an Operations Manager at the Esports Arena for the University of Arizona, where he oversaw all in-person operations and helped build their esports program, student gaming club, and campus community from the ground up. Kevin places a strong emphasis on the aspects of gaming beyond competition, such as career development, networking, and engagement. This is now his 8th year of experience in the esports and gaming industry, and he even played at a semi-professional level.
Kevin currently has a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Arizona, and is currently working towards a Master’s of Science in Management of Information Systems from the same school.

Sports: News and Entertainment
Meet the Panel

Timothy Parker has been in the Los Angeles market with Spectrum News 1 and Spectrum Sportsnet since January 2019. He’s been nominated for an Emmy for the coverage on the death of the late great Kobe Bryant.
He was the lead reporter covering the legacy of Nipsey Hussle following, his death. He has covered two Rams Super Bowl appearances, two Rose Bowls, and a host of postseason action of the Lakers, Dodgers, Chargers, LA Kings, and Clippers.
Before joining Spectrum News 1, Timothy graduated from Temple University and later served as a sports producer in Atlanta. Prior to that, he reported in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. While there, he covered the Philadelphia Eagles first Super Bowl championship.
For much of his career, Timothy worked behind the scenes, producing content for ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia, where he earned an Emmy for his work.

Evan Jackson is the CEO and Editor-In-Chief of the entertainment media news brand Young, Bold, and Regal. He curates culture through an intellectual /analytical lens. Being a freelance writer based in the Pasadena area of Southern California in 2013 he established Young, Bold, and Regal as an entertainment news outlet with an emphasis on highlighting Black women showcasing them in editorials, photo shoots, event write ups, and interviews. At Young, Bold, and Regal Evan Jackson has curated multi-media content to highlight artists, authors, actresses, creatives, filmmakers and much more. Through his experiences he had sharpened his skills as a professional writer of entertainment news, being an enthusiastic entertainment personality and produced many short form and long format content that has excited and educated his audience.
Kevin Buchmiller is currently serving as the Director of Esports at California State University, Dominguez Hills. At CSUDH, esports is a strategy, not an outcome. Kevin has been building a robust and well-rounded CSUDH Esports program that aims for student success. In Spring 2023, CSUDH officially opened their Toro Esports Academy, which is the esports lab space dedicated to gaming on campus.
Prior to CSUDH, Kevin served as an Operations Manager at the Esports Arena for the University of Arizona, where he oversaw all in-person operations and helped build their esports program, student gaming club, and campus community from the ground up. Kevin places a strong emphasis on the aspects of gaming beyond competition, such as career development, networking, and engagement. This is now his 8th year of experience in the esports and gaming industry, and he even played at a semi-professional level.
Kevin currently has a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Arizona, and is currently working towards a Master’s of Science in Management of Information Systems from the same school.
Bill Chang (Moderator)

Caring for Your Loved Ones
If you are taking care of a loved one and have questions about the best options for care, the right questions to ask, understanding Medicare, Medi-Cal and so much more, this session is for you. Learn about case management, assisted living waiver programs and enhanced care management. Discover available resources to save you time and money. When you leave this session, you will have necessary information and insight to make informed decisions confidently for your loved one.

Meet the Panel
Channon Watkins partners 18+ years of experience with her compassion for helping people to achieve extraordinary results. She is cognizant of the importance of learning and understanding the psychological aspects of aging within the parent and child relationship. To meet needs of her client’s psychosocial challenges that affect aging adults, Channon decided to pursue her second Master’s in Social Work and completed it in 2022. . Combining her experience, education and personal perspective, Channon is now offering her wisdom and guidance with consulting services. With her persistent motivation to empower minority communities, she is looking forward to continuing to service the LA county area while expanding to all of Southern California counties.
Bamba Ramos is the Business Developer, Marketing & Admission Coordinator of Westchester Villa since 2013, a facility that is Senior Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care. She has extensive experience in Health Care. She used to work as Social Worker in Skilled Nursing Home and Administrator of Board & Care.Bamba advocates individuals and family members in transition of care to the appropriate medical & non-medical facilities. Her objective is assist & guide them in appropriate care, placement and connect with government programs that are available. Bamba is an active member of Los Angeles Residential Care Association (LARCA), Dept of Health Services – Enhanced Residential Care (DHS-ERC), program for the homeless and advisors to Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP) Coordinators.

Reparations Panel: We’re Coming to Get Our Check
Natalie Champion serves as the Project Manager at California Black Women’s Health Project forging partnerships and facilitating capacity building for Black-led initiatives, leadership and organizations throughout the state. She leverages her 17 years of professional experience in government, private and nonprofit sectors to inform and operationalize CABWHP maternal, mental and reproductive health work, civic engagement, advocacy and reparatory health justice.Legacy is a guiding value informing her role as a community leader serving as a board member for the L.A. REPAIR Advisory Committee and an alumnus of the Los Angeles African American Women Public Policy Institute. She earned her BA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Politics from Occidental College, graduating Cum Laude and with honors.

Marcus Champion is a native of Inglewood, CA, currently residing in South Central Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles with a degree in Economics and a minor in Film. He has served the state of California and five other states as a Life Insurance Broker and Retirement Specialist since 2011.
As the co-founder of Championship Photography and Media, he oversees media services, with notable clients including the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, California Black Women’s Health Project, and The Center for Popular Democracy. He has been a champion for our youth and has worked in collaboration with LA Commons serving as Youth Mentor on public art projects including Fremont High School and King Drew Magnet High School. Marcus is a staunch reparations advocate and a founding member of The National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants Los Angeles (NAASD LA) and The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) where he serves on the Advisory Boards of both organizations.

Reverend Hozell Francis ll is a father of three, an entrepreneur, and a minister serving children, youth, and young adults in La Puente, CA. Rev. Hozell is a member of the board of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants (NAASD-LA) and a founding member of the National Coalition of Churches for Reparations (NCCFR). His wide variety of lived experience and desire to help people be uplifted have impacted individuals from all walks of life.

>Chad Brown, a native of Jackson, MS, and an alumni of Tougaloo College in Mississippi, was mentored by former mayor of Atlanta, Maynard H. Jackson as a young adult. He is a Reparations activist, sits on the advisory board of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants Los Angeles (NAASD-LA) and is the Spokesperson for the National Organization. Chad is also a member of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC), a statewide coalition dedicated to the mission of reparative justice for African-American Descendants of Persons Enslaved in the U.S.

Chris Lodgson is a lead organizer with CJEC, the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, and ARCC, the American Redress Coalition of California, which are grassroots, California-based organizations working for Reparations and Reparative Justice for descendants of US Chattel Slavery living in California. CJEC is one of seven Community Organizations selected by the California Reparations Task Force to conduct community outreach and engagement for Reparations. CJEC helped write the final version and was instrumental in the passage of AB3121, the law that created California's first-in-the-nation Reparations Task Force.
CJEC also recently celebrated the passage of SB 189 (Section 14) which, authored by CJEC, makes California the first state in the nation to require its agencies to collect data specifically for descendants of US Slavery, starting with state employees. Originally from New York City, now living in California, Chris has organized and advocated both independently, and with local community-based organizations, as well as with national nonprofit organizations, for over 13 years on both the East Coast and West Coast. In addition, Chris is also a political advocate for Sacramento Black-Owned businesses, as well as an entrepreneur who runs Sacramento County's largest directory and digital marketing platform for local Black-Owned businesses.

Josiah Williams has a background in Business Management and Security Administration. Lead Organizer for American Redress Coalition of California (ARCC Bay Area). Founding member of Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC).

Kieran Smith is a technology executive with 15+ plus year experience in Data and Analytics, with deep roots in the Los Angeles technology community. He is a passionate advocate for expanding opportunity in technology to Black American Youth with his long time support for Black Girls Code and the Hidden Genius Project. He is also a staunch advocate for Reparations for African Americans who descend from persons enslaved in the US, and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants - Los Angeles (NAASD-LA), and a member of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC). He believes through steadfast purpose, principle, and perseverance we can individually and collectively achieve the prosperity our country has and is meant to offer.

Male-To-Male Mentoring Brings Brother Together to Serve
Marvin Espinoza is the Chief Operating Officer at the Girls Club of Los Angeles and adjunct faculty at East Los Angeles College. Mentoring has been instrumental to Marvin’s success, and he continues to pay it forward by mentoring others. Espinoza holds degrees from Los Angeles Southwest College and undergraduate and graduate degrees from California State University Dominguez Hills.
Espinoza is completing a doctoral degree at California State University-San Bernardino, focusing on males of color and their college transfer experience. He credits males in the community for providing guidance, discipline, and love for community service.
Marvin Espinoza has received commendations from the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles and the Community Leadership Award for his engagement and leadership in the lives of children, youth, and families.
Rudolph V. Richardson (Rudy) is a seasoned and dedicated human services professional. As an elementary school teacher in Compton, CA, in the late 70s and a youth development administrator in Clearwater, FL, more recently, Rudy brings a combined 29 years of experience in youth and early childhood development, intervention services, and curricula design in the non-profit sector to the Girls Club of Los Angeles. Rudy’s mother introduced him to the piano at the age of 11, and he found his passion.
For the last 30 years, Rudy has also enjoyed a professional career as a performer, songwriter, and composer. He also translates his love of music into arts education as an effective tool for strengthening youth development and the family unit. Rudy has found that integrating music education and mentoring is directly linked to self-awareness, self-efficacy, and academic improvement. Rudy obtained a Bachelor of Science in Youth Development and a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership at Springfield College. He is a trusted servant leader and loving father.
Christopher Thomas is the community outreach coordinator at Girls Club of Los Angeles and assistant to the Executive Director. He plays a critical role in ensuring our families receive food weekly. As part of our Youth Development Program, Christopher also works with youth as part of our Project LEAYD (Leaders Enriching Adolescent & Youth Development.
Before joining the Girls Club of Los Angeles, he worked at the Department of Rehabilitation and Los Angeles Southwest College in the Business Department as Assistant to the Business Department Chair. He also attended Los Angeles Southwest College in Computer Science. In his spare time, Christopher enjoys reading, the beach, and spending time with his children.

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Job and Resource Fair

KJLH RADIO COMMUNITY CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
2023-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
This event has been post-poned

BENEFITING CHARITY
advocatesfoundation.org
Bringing golf education to underserved youth, The APGA Foundation provides underserved youth with the knowledge and opportunity to grow into healthy and independent adults.
The APGA Foundation provides a three-phase program to young adults aged 7-21. Phase one is a discussion on health and wellness led by clinical trained personnel. Phase two is a career discussion conducted by AF, and the final phase is a golf clinic conducted by APGA Tour pros. The mission of the APGA Foundation is to improve the health, wellness, and career choices of young people, especially those of underrepresented diverse backgrounds.

Family Festival
2023-08-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stevenson Park, 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson, CA, 90746

2023 Back to School Community Fair
2023-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 9300 S Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90305
Providing resources, screenings, school supplies & food to students & families who are in need for the upcoming school year!
All activities and vendors will open. REGISTERED guests who can provide a copy of their registration (digital or printed) will be admitted quickly. (Pro tip: pre-registering gets you in faster!)
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Please spread the word about this event with your friends, family, staff, and colleagues.
Ashe Arts & STEM, Holy Trinity Childcare Center, Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation, and Pulse Arts are putting together a back to school community fair on Saturday, August 19, 2023. This years event promises to be even BIGGER than last year's event!!
We will be providing resources, screenings, school supplies , groceries and activities to students and families in the Los Angeles/Inglewood/Long Beach/Compton communities. You are invited to participate. Spread the word to youth/families you know that can and will attend. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. While supplies last.
🎉We are excited to announce that CVS Project Health is partnering with the 2023 Back to School Community Fair to promote healthy living.🌿 Since 2006, Project Health has hosted over 10,000 free in-store events, providing no-cost, no-catch health screenings and resources to over 1 million patients.👨‍⚕️ #HealthIsACommunityPartner #BackToSchoolFair #HealthyLiving #CVSProjectHealth 🏫📚
*PRE-REGISTERING DOES NOT guarantee you will receive food, school supplies or services, it just allows you to get checked-in faster.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO ACCEPT SCHOOL SUPPLIES OR FOOD ITEMS – no deliveries/no proxies! This event is open to the community, so let’s make sure that our families are there!

6th Annual Backpack Giveaway
2023-08-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Bay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA, 90746
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes in Partnership with Councilman Cedric Hick, SouthBay Pavilion and Carson’s Cultural Arts Foundation to Host a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway for Carson Residence.
Carson, California – July 24th –Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes and Councilman Hicks is delighted to announce an exciting initiative aimed at supporting the education and well-being of the youth in Carson’s vibrant community. On August 12, from 2:00 PM, Mayor Holmes and Councilman Hicks will be hosting a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event at the Center Court of South Bay Pavilion Mall, located at 20700 Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746.
The Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway is a significant endeavor that aims to ensure children in Carson have the necessary tools and resources to embark on a successful academic year. Recognizing the importance of education and the challenges that many families face in providing essential school supplies, Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilman Hicks is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of local children.
During the event, Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilman Hicks will personally hand out backpacks filled with essential school supplies to all attending children. The backpacks have been thoughtfully prepared to include fundamental materials to equip students for their educational journey.
Mayor Davis-Holmes expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "Education is the cornerstone of our community's future, and every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow without facing barriers. By providing these backpacks, we hope to alleviate some of the burden on families and inspire our young minds to embrace learning with confidence."
The Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway is a testament to Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilman Hicks unwavering dedication to the welfare and development of youth. It also reflects her commitment to fostering a community that values education, inclusivity, and support for families from all walks of life.
Everyone is encouraged to join Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilman Hicks at the South Bay Pavilion Mall on August 12, from 2:00 PM to witness the joy and excitement as children receive their backpacks in preparation for the upcoming school year.

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