Tag: News
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Black Joy Thrives in Crenshaw for Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 18, Leimert Park hosted a festival celebrating Juneteenth. Hundreds of people gathered in Crenshaw to enjoy music, food, and a strip of Black Owned-businesses. Several artists entertained the crowd including Leon Thomas, Price, Malachiii, Smino and Masego. Rap artist and author, Price, stepped foot on the Leimert stage performing songs like “Problems”…
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Soulful Sundays Open Mic: A West Coast Vibe
Creativity is powerful because it encourages innovation, expression, and authenticity. On July 4, 2021, I attended Soulful Sundays open mic in Los Angeles, California. Soulful Sundays is hosted by SoulfulofNoise, an organization whose mission is to support the independent artists of today. According to their website, their ‘Soul’ intent is to spread the euphoria that…
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The John Oliver Collection: Turning Heads in D.C.
Brianna Lindsey, 27, created Washington D.C. based clothing brand “The John Oliver Collection” in 2016. Her brand’s mission is to provide a timeless and unique variety of clothing that caters to all styles. The passing of her grandfather, John Oliver Lindsey, inspired her to pursue her career as a designer. Lindsey started out as a…
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