Free Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger
Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at  West Central Mental Health, 3751 Stocker St, Room 127 (Park in rear, enter in front). Call (310) 322-6373 or (310) 306-6766 for more information.

Call for Performing Artists
The City of Inglewood’s Historic Site Preservation Committee has issued a call for local musicians, dancers, and vocalists, who are interested in showcasing their talents during the “Concerts at the Mural” summer concert series, scheduled to take place each Sunday during the month of June from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Grevillea Art Park, 231 South Grevillea Avenue.  Interested parties who are able to donate their time and/or talents should contact Pamela Renowden of the Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 412-8796. 

Through July 31, 2009
Armstrong's Kid Stageplay
Stanley Bennett Clay's "Armstrong's Kid" asks the question, "How does one repair a life with an 'I'm sorry?' A school teacher is falsely accused of child molestation by his best friend's fourteen-year-old son and ends up spending a year in prison before the truth is revealed. Starring Stanley Bennett Clay and Tory Scroggins, this powerful play stirs emotions. Call for tickets 323-293-1356.  The event happens at the Village Theatre, Lucy Florence, 3351 West 43rd St. in Los Angeles.  For more info call Fatima Cortez-Todd at 323-293-1356 or visit http://www.lucyflorence.com.

May 29, 2009
Small Business Financial Management Workshop
Black Business Association, U.S.Bank, U.S. Small Business Administration will give you the facts!  Sign up for this workshop now at www.bbala.org/outreach events.html or call 323-291-9334.

May 30
Krump Zone Event
Dance as a form of worship is a common occurrence in many religions, but Krumping for Christ? K.R.U.M.P is an acronym for Kingdom, Radically, Uplifting, Mighty, Praise. Krump dancing can be used as a form of worship and is perfect for the youth of today.  Del Frederick K.C. Price III School will host the KRUMP Zone. Event proceeds will be donated to FKCP III School.  The Krump Zone is a popular club event where teens and young adults can enjoy the Hip Hop craze, featuring crews from across Southern California. This live show format consists of performances by Krump crews, solo Krumpers and will also spotlight Gospel artists from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Crenshaw Christian Center grounds at 7901 S. Vermont Ave. in the heart of Los Angeles.
 
May 30
 25th Senate District Community Coffee
Senator Roderick D. Wright will host a community coffee at “Watts Coffee House,” located at 1827 W. 103rd Street, in the city of Los Angeles from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Senator Wright and his staff will be on hand to assist with problems or questions regarding state agencies and to discuss issues of concern to community residents.
“Come and enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee and pastry and discuss the impact of the budget cuts on the economy and our community.” said Senator Wright. “Let’s exchange ideas on proposed legislation and how to make a difference in the legislative and state budget process.” For more information, please call Senator Wright’s Inglewood District Office at (310) 412-0393.

May 30, 2009
*Been There, Done That, Now What? Workshop
The Tunson Leadership Foundation (TLF) will host this goal setting and personal transformation seminar. This exciting and interactive day gives students and parents the opportunity to participate in breakout workshops that cover time management, effective communication, getting organized, college pre-planning, developing personal leadership, relieving stress and avoiding conflicts with peers and adults. In honor of the 40th Year Anniversary of Crenshaw High School, TLF has launched its *Fantastic Forty* campaign in which the foundation will adopt a group of 40 students from the 9th Grade class
beginning with this 2008-2009 school year. We need your help! The foundation will be on a mission to literally transform the lives of these forty youth. The event will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at Crenshaw High School, 5010 11th Ave. in Los Angeles. Please visit the website for more info at www.tunsonleadershipfoundation.org.

May 30, 2009
Gospel Showcase
The event will feature some of god*s most talented kids such as Lil Rap Sensations Miss Leeah D  and Lil Ace, Songstress Summer Reign Cummings and Timyra-Joi, Divine Praise Dancers, Orator Ronald Roberts Jr. with music by Kingdom Quest Kids  and the Gospel Showcase Community Choir. The event will be held at 6:00p.m.at the Golden State Mutual Auditorium, 1999 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. For more info call (323)252-6827

MAY 30
Scholarship Fundraiser: DAY AT THE RACES
Join the Los Angeles Women In NAACP (WIN) for this fundraiser event that will be at 1:00 p.m. Hollywood Park in Inglewood. Price includes admission, lunch and parking, Program and reserved Seating.  For more info call Vacie Thomas 310-397-1171. 

MAY 31
Tavis Smiley 2009 Leadership Institute
The Tavis Smiley Foundation's Youth to Leaders program is accepting applications for the 2009 Leadership Institute scheduled for August 7-11 on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles. The application deadline is May 31; however we will continue registration until we reach capacity.  High school and middle school students, ages 13-18, will have a chance to meet more than 200 of the nation's best young leaders for five days of training on leadership, youth advocacy, volunteerism and civic engagement. Speakers include Dr. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley. All fees for selected students are due July 11. All registration will be done online at www.youthtoleaders.org or call 323-290-1888.

MAY 31
Peace On The Street Rally
Uniting the community together in the spirit of love and unity. Join us as we take Jesus to the streets because without him there is no peace. Blocking off 48th Street between 8th and 9th avenue and taking the 11 am service outside. Participants will rally the church and community together because united we stand. Event includes food and clothes giveaway, health screening and much more at 11:00 a.m. at New Ground Harvest Church in Los Angeles. For more info call Danielle at 323.239.9344.

JUNE 2
The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA), in association with the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation and the Law Guild of Beverly Hills, hosts the 55th Annual Supreme Court Luncheon honoring the justices of the California Supreme Court.  The event starts at 11:30 a.m. at 55th Annual California Supreme Court Luncheon Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd. in Beverly Hills. All seven of the Supreme Court Justices are slated to attend. This year, scholarships will be presented at the lunch to eight local law school students. Tickets are $130 per person. For more info call (310) 601-2422
www.bhba.org.
 
June 2-7, 2009
Hollywood Black Film Festival 2009
The 10th Anniversary of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) features premiere programming, panels & parties, in Beverly Hills. HBFF 2009 will reel out 102 films including 19 features, 47 shorts, 20 documentaries, 13 student films and 3 music videos.  Nearly 100 "Industry Insiders" will participate in 20 panels, roundtable discussions & workshops.  HBFF also offers new and exciting ways to connect through its nightly parties and special events at various venues throughout Beverly Hills. For more info call Tanya Kersey or visit www.hbff.org.

JUNE 4, 2009
California Education Funders Forum
Educate L.A. will host the next California Education Funders Forum from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM) at Exposition Park. The mission of the Funders Forums is to provide nonprofit directors, school administrators, teachers, grant-writers and others with detailed information on the grant application process - directly from the corporations and foundations that fund education related proposals and programs. Forum Agenda: 8:00am - 9:00am (Registration and Continental Breakfast), 9:00 - 12:00 (Panel Discussion & Question/Answer), 12:00 - 12:30 (Break), 12:30 - 2:00pm (VIP Luncheon).
JUNE 4
Urban New Media Conference
"Embracing The Digital Renaissance Movement"
Host: 3BAAS Media Group
Join African American leaders from the Greater Los Angeles area as we examine the current state of black media and best practices on innovations in online communications. Seating is limited. RSVP'ing is a must or you will not be allowed admittance! We will explore how the Internet is being used among different constituencies. From 2:00pm - 4:00pm at USC Annenberg School for Communication, 3503 Watt Way, in Los Angeles.
For more info call 213.368.6630 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
JUNE 4
35th Annual Awards Dinner
Join the Black Business Association (BBA) as they celebration Black Music Month this year by honoring the legendary Smokey Robinson with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other honorees are: Miller London Jr., CEO of Urban Network, James DuBose, CEO of DuBose Entertainment, Jim Brown, Founder of Amer-I-Can, 102.3 FM KJLH Radio, Beverly King of Turner Construction, Linda Wright, Verizon and Wells Fargo Bank. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. with the program at 7:00 p.m. at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave. in downtown L.A. Tickets are available. For more info call 626.791.3847 or  323.291.9334 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
JUNE 5
The Sol Awards Gala
The Sol Awards Gala is a premier Latino business-networking event hosted by the Latin Business Association.  This black-tie event involved a “who’s-who” of the Latino entrepreneurial, corporate, and political worlds. The awards honored entrepreneurs and corporations for major contributions to the success of Latino business. The Gala consists of a reception, presenter’s program, awards presentation, and dancing. The event will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. For more info call (310) 659-5517 or visit www.lbausa.com.
JUNE 5
Latin Business Association
The Sol Awards Gala
The Sol Awards Gala is a premier Latino business-networking event.  This black-tie event involved a “who’s-who” of the Latino entrepreneurial, corporate, and political worlds. The awards honor entrepreneurs and corporations for major contributions to the success of Latino business. The Gala consist of a reception, presenter’s program, awards presentation, and dancing. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. For more info call (310) 659-5517  or visit  www.lbausa.com.

June 6, 2009
Leimert Park Village Book Fair
Attracting thousands to the community each year, the Leimert Park Village Book Fair (LPVBF) will return for its third exciting year offering exhilarating activities for the entire family, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, in Leimert Park Village, Degnan Blvd. at 43rd Street.  A Children’s Village treat will be appearances and readings from Maryum “May May” Ali, featuring the stirring biography, “I Shook Up the World,” which she penned about her father, Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest sports legends of all time.  Also, actress/author, Kim Wayans will provide offerings from her book, “All Mixed Up,” while actress/author Karyn Parson will present her dvd’s “Garret’s Gift and “The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ Brown.”   For more info call 323.730.0628 or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.

JUNE 6
Empowering Entrepreneurs For Success
The Entrepreneurial Institute, presented by State Farm will teach business owners how to learn about new ways and areas to start or grow their business. The keynote speaker will be Janice Bryant-Howroyd, CEO Act-1 Personnel.  The event will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles. For more info call Carolyn Trader at (310) 437-1033 or visit www.nbmbaa.org.
JUNE 6-7
Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival
The PV Street Fair & Music Festival is the largest on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the most popular in the South Bay and the surrounding LA County areas.  We attract over 40,000 visitors with our 200+ arts & crafts booths, free live music, free parking, free admission, dog show, international food court and beer garden, green seminars, Radio Disney, Give-Aways and carnival rides for all ages!  10 am-10pm (June 6th) & 10am-9pm (June 7th) intersection of Crossfield Drive & Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates. For more info call Debby Morgan at 310-377-8111 or visit www.pvstreetfair.com.
JUNE 7
B.I.G. Men Talk
Black In Government, Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter presents The Women Ask…The Men Answer. Come for a mature discussion about relationships, sex, commitment, and more. There will be a question and answer discussion with a moderator. All male panel single and married men with an all female audience! Your donations help support BIG to provide training, scholarships and programs. The event is from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakewood Garden Civic Assn., 4217 Ashworth Ave., in Lakewood.  For more info call Gwendolyn Tolbert (310) 538-4895.
JUNE 7
Embracing the Gift of Parenthood
You are cordially invited to celebrate with Elizabeth M. Galloway-Evans, family and friends on the occasion of the book signing of her first book. This celebration will be from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Yvonne Burke Community Center, 6027 Ladera Park Ave. in Los Angeles.  For more info call Elizabeth Evans 323-294-1694 or visit
www.gift-of-parenthood.com.

JUNE 9
10th Annual Scholarship Luncheon 
GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation is a  public benefit charitable nonprofit organization. This fantastic fundraiser will be held at the Wilshire Grand Los Angeles Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more info call 323-292-1297 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

JUNE 12
16th Annual Masters Awards Luncheon
Recycling Black Dollars (RBD) featuring “The Masters of Finance and Development”
is taking a broad view of what finance means.  We are honoring individuals who have excelled or made their mark not only in the world of Finance but who also  help to facilitate projects or endeavors that  require adequate financing for Housing, Loans, Business Development, provide Financial Consulting, Education, etc. For more info call Jacque Bee at 310.673.7777 or visit www.RBDMedia.Net.

JUNE 12, 2009
Casino Bus Trip To San Manual Casino
Fun - games, music, good company on the bus ride, food - We feed you on the way to play fundraiser For Pathways To Your Future. Pathways to Success Emergency and Transitional Housing Program will benefit.  If you are unable to attend but would like to make a tax- deductible donation, visit our website at www.ptyf.org. 7:00 p.m. bus departure at 120th And Crenshaw Blvd. The casino time is 5 hours for info call Linda at (323) 893-0818 or Loretta at (323) 333-1977.

JUNE 12
LBA 2009 Sol Awards
The Latin Business Association cordially invites you to join in celebrating excellence and our commitment to youth education. The Latin Business Association continues a tradition of leadership and opportunity with the recognition of outstanding business strategies and success. LBA members are at the forefront of an unprecedented point in history, as they shape the future of our economy – locally and globally. The event will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel - Biltmore Bowl reception at 6:00 p.m. dinner and awards ceremony 7:00 p.m. dancing and entertainment for more info email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 310-422-7593.
JUNE 17
Turning Point 12th Annual Urban Business Summit
This turbo-charged event brings private equity, venture and angel investors and small business lenders together with minority entrepreneurs seeking capital. Regardless of your company's growth state - Start up, Growth, Going Public or Exit - the Urban Business Summit will provide strategies and resources for accessing capital in the current economic environment.  The event will be held at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. For more info call (323)299-6000 or visit  www.urbanbusinesssummit.com.
June 28, 2009
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host a “Jazzy Sunday Brunch – A Hot Pink Affair,” on Sunday, from 12:00 to 5:00 at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11011 Aviation Boulevard.  The music will be provided by Richard Moorings and the event promises to showcase entertainment, fabulous food, outstanding vendors and much more.   Tickets are $55 per person and the proceeds support the chapter’s scholarship fund.  To purchase tickets and to obtain information regarding becoming a vendor, call Velma Marshall at (323) 296-6717.