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Maisha Moses at the 4th Annual Pan African Studies Forum

University News and Events

May 30 - Is a Good Man Hard to Find? - CSULA Housing Lounge
7:00pm in the CSULA Housing Lounge

CSULA Black Student Union & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. presents “Is a Good Man Hard to Find?”: An intimate discussion on dating and relationships

Special Guest : Demetrius E. Harris author of “Is a Good Man Really Hard to Find?

Come enjoy a night of music, poetry, comedy and discussion on the issues of dating, love, and relationships. It is also a food drive and fundraiser so for entry it is $1 with a non- perishable food item and $2 without.

There will also be an opportunity drawing for a signed copy of his book.

June 16 - 26th Annual Celebration of Black Graduates - Long Beach Civic Auditorium
5:pm @ the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Terrace Theatre

Come out to celebrate with Cal Sate LA at their annual clebration of Black graduates.

2011 African Vibes magazine's I Wear African fashion show in Los Angeles

Community Events

May 25 - Spending A Little Time With Poetry on location taping - Farm Cuisine Restaurarnt
12:00 - 3:00pm @ Farm Cuisine Restaurant, 122 W. Garvey Ave. # C, Monterey Park

The Theme of the Program will be about "Joy Of Life and Nature" The entertainment will consist of: Magician: Adonish, Comedian: Grace Fraga, Vocalist: Lady MC "D", Musician: Steve McGill, 12 International Poets from the Poetry Community

"Spending A Llittle Time With Poetry" is seen on public access cable TV channel # 32 in Pasadena, Altadena, San Gabriel Area and all around the world on the internet.

June 8 – Black Angels Over Tuskegee – Wilshire Ebell Theatre
6:30pm @ the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles
The play stars tv, film and stage actor Lamman Rucker! ( Why did I get married) Get your group tickets for your organization today!! A POWERFUL play that's teaching history in an artistic way. Original Tuskegee Airmen will be present as we honor these American heroes.

For more information see the film’s website

June 15 to 16 - Juneteenth Heritage Festival - Leimert Park

10am to 6pm each day in Leimert Park, Degnan & 43rd Street, Los Angeles. Come out to the 4th annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival.

For more information see the event's website

Community Events Cont...

September 27 to 29 - Ankara Festival and African Fashion Show - Avalon Hollywood
Friday, September 27th: Social Networking Mixer (6pm-10pm) & Afro Fusion Party (10pm-4am)
Saturday, September 28th: Ankara Festival Show (4pm-9pm) & Independence Concert (10pm-4am)
Sunday, September 29th: Music in the Park (1pm-6pm)

This year will featuring Young African fashion designers based all around the United States with their Exotic models on RUN-WAY. Venue: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles

Advance tickets and information at ankarafestla.com

Recurring Events

May 17 – June 2 - Fraternity  - Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd.

Three weeks after Dr. King’s seminal “I Have A Dream” speech, a bomb destroyed an Alabama church, murdering four young girls and shattering the dream that had inspired so many. Set in a Private club in 1987, Jeff Stetson’s “Fraternity” explores the journeys of seven successful black community leaders whose lives were forever affected by that tragedy. It examines what happens to those who seek power, privilege and inclusion, while abandoning the sacrifices that made their success possible. 

Web Address: www.ebonyrep.org 

May 21 – June 30 - The Scottsboro Boys - Ahmanson Theatre  
Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90012

The Scottsboro Boys will have you tapping your toes and screaming for justice as the tables are turned on one of the most infamous events in American history: nine African American men accused of a crime they did not commit.

Click here for more information

Isaiah Washington at the 3rd Annual Pan African Studies Forum

Announcements

Volunteers for the Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival
The Leimert Park Group, producers of The 5th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music festival (in Los Angeles, CA) is looking for energetic people to join our team!

For consideration, please complete our online application.

Ghanaian hip hop artist Sarkodie performing in Los Angeles