LA EVENTS: The Black Experience in a White 9-5

There’s a Facebook friend of mine that I’ve admired from a distance for some time named Shani Byard. My brother-friend DJ A-ski told me to awhile back to connect with this woman as she and I have much in common regarding the work we do. Shani is the founder/executive director of Message Media Ed: School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age. Often, Shani posts events that Message Media Ed is hosting and this week’s event is one I could not resist sharing. I’m doing to my very best to be in the house for this:

Message Media Ed’s Community Bridge Initiative and Monthly Lecture Series present… The Black Experience in a White 9-5″ featuring special guest Writer and Producer of the web series, “the Unwritten Rules,” Kim Williams!

Join us for a screening and interactive chat with Kim about the many nuances African Americans experience in a White dominated corporate company. Funny, enlightening, reflective stuff!

Thursday, April 18, 2013
6:30-8:30pm
@Message Media Ed
4923 W. Adams Blvd. LA 90016
Investment: $5 (Free for MME Members)
RSVP 323-708-2526 or info@messagemediaed.org

Message Media Ed’s Community Bridge Initiative is sponsored in part by The Village Health Foundation and LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

Message Media Ed – School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age is the only Afro-Media Literacy professional development training center in the nation! We train Black and non-Black youth, adults, seniors, educators and leaders to become 21st Century visionaries, transcend media stereotypes, cultivate interracial understanding and close digital divides within Black communities and throughout institutions, non-profit organizations, businesses and learning spaces serving Black youth.

http://MessageMediaEd.org/
323-708-2526

LA EVENTS: Angel City Derby: A Day at the Races

CLIMB Inc. cordially invites you to Santa Anita Park for its spring fundraiser offering, the 3rd Annual Angel City Derby: Day at the Races, sponsored by City National Bank. With influence from the world renowned “Kentucky Derby”, CLIMB hosts a fun filled day designed for networking, fashion, style, and support of a worthy cause: our very own community. Tickets start at $35

Angel City Derby encourages (read: require) guests and CLIMB supporters to come dressed to impress, allowing yourself to embrace the Kentucky Derby theme and arrive in style and class. The Angel City Derby affair will be comprised of:

Complimentary Hors D’oeuvresGood MusicRaffle PrizesHorse Races (10), Gift BagsBest Dressed Contest,Best Female Hat Contest, and many more accents that will enhance the experience of our distinguished guests.

April 12, 2013
12-5pm
Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Enter & Park at Gate 6

C.L.I.M.B. Inc was established in 2005, CLIMB, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community based non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California with a mission to develop underserved youth to recognize their innate ability and potential to be competitive collegiate participants, stewards of their community, and effective global leaders.

Learn more about C.L.I.M.B. Inc. here

LA EVENTS: Zumba Fitness Classes at BHCP!

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

When: Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Where: BHCP Macy’s Bridge (overlooking the King Blvd. and Crenshaw Blvd, intersection)