Category: Community Events
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Day trip to Ventura via Metrolink [Amtrak]
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Yelp Community Experience: Go Green with Metrolink for us was Wednesday, April 12th. We opted for a day trip to Ventura. My ride was comped and Judith’s fare was $15 (roundtrip) from the Metrolink app. Had we selected Amtrak the fare would have been a bit more. The ride was a tad more than two…
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Rick & Ron’s Pomona Old School Picnic ’22
You know the event will be memorable when Bro. Zack Green is in attendance. Ganesha Park was host to him and other grios as well over 500 folk joined in to celebrate this annual event that has become an old-school favorite. Here are a few images.
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We Stand With Ukraine Rally – Venice Beach, Feb. 28, 2022
“The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine This evening an energized group of Venice residents showcased their support for the people of Ukraine. They staged a rally in Venice, CA at 7PM. Those traveling on Pacific Avenue showed their support by following the signs which asked them to honk…
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Eastcoasttrekv2021 – Scenes from the Goodman League
[Anacostia, DC] If you’re in the District of Columbia stroll over to the Anacostia community in the backdrop of what was once the Barry Farms projects, the iconic Goodman outdoor basketball arena still stands. I was lucky to catch some semi-final games and while the play is decent, it is the cultural phenomenon that Goodman…
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Leimert Park – more
On my way to a photo shoot I swung by Leimert Park to check out the early Saturday morning vibe. Many vendors were setting up but there are two in particular which are highlighted in the photos below. SAWAD offers quality T-Shirts and other products based on the theme of consciousness. Owner Joseph Allen a.k.a.…
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Dodger Blue spreading throughout the City
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2020 World Series this past Tuesday. As the City prepares for a celebration, some parts are starting to show their “Dodger Blue” spirit. The newly minted “Dodgers House” is located in East Los Angeles (201 N. Rowan Street (between 1st St. & 3rd St.) featuring Julio Urias and the…
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Scenes from 57th MOW – “Get Your Knee Off Our Neck”
These are a few scenes from the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The event was convened by Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network and co hosted with Martin Luther King, III. His daughter, Yolanda stole the show as she passionately admonished the large crowd to use their voice to create the…
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Strike for Black Workers Protest, Los Angeles – Adams & Western
Today March & Rally Los Angeles were part of nationwide “Strike for Black Lives’ protest. This sample of photos are from the auto caravan as it wove through the West Adams community of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department managed traffic as the caravan headed north on Western and went east on Adams. Approximately…
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Venice Beach, CA – July 4th weekend – Closed????
I thought beaches in CA were closed???? So, I decided to trek out to Los Angeles’ Venice Beach on Friday, July 3, 2020 as I needed some beach shots. There were signs posted miles away alerting would-be beach goers of closure but as I entered the beach and from what you can see from these…
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Juneteenth 2020 – Leimert Park
These photos are from the Juneteenth commemoration held in Leimert Park on June 19, 2020.
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George Floyd Protest – Los Angeles Day 13
[Hollywood, CA] As mentioned there seems to be no let-up in sight as protesters continued to allow their voices to be heard. Today’s rally was sponsored by Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. The event started adjacent the iconic Capitol Records on Vine Street. As the march started it quickly turned west and headed down…
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George Floyd Reaction – Los Angeles Protest Day 12
Is the reaction to George Floyd’s murder a moment or a movement? This is day 12 of the public’s reaction to his killing and the countless souls taken at the hands of law enforcement. Based on what we are witnessing, history is being made as there appears no let-up in sight. These scenes are…
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Watts Towers Complex – “an update”
The Watts Towers Complex remains the pride of Watts, CA. Internationally acclaimed, visitors come from around the globe to see for themselves how it has grown from just the site of Simon Rodia’s masterpiece known as the Watts Towers to now a complex which is a State Historic Park and a National Registry site. In…
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Fall Photos Univ. of Redlands
These are a few fall pics taken at the 2019 University of Redlands homecoming.
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Marvin Gaye Post Station 90007
[University Park, Los Angeles] On June 15, 2019 the Dockweiler Post Station was changed to the Marvin Gaye Station (90007) in honor of his presence in Los Angeles and his world-acclaimed musical achievements. The signage reflecting the name change has recently been completed. The station is located on Vermont Avenue on 36th Street. Even though…
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24th Annual – Central Avenue Jazz Festival
The Central Avenue Jazz Festival was created to pay homage to a community created by African-Americans. Through the legendary jazz music while filled many clubs and venues on Central avenue, the event has become a community favorite. As African-Americans escaped the brutality of Jim Crow which festered in Southern states, they migrated to downtown Los…
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Rick & Ron’s Old School Pomona Spring Break Picnic 2019
These are a few pictures that capture some scenes from the 2019 Rick & Ron’s Old School Pomona Spring Break picnic. The event was held at Ganesha Park and folk came from high & lo to represent. Once we got to 400 the counter broke but by the hour the park was getting fuller and…
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Bar-B-Q Prep Rick & Ron’s Pomona Picnic 2019
Ronald had to pull in his out of state pit master pros to help deal with all of the Q for Rick & Ron’s Pomona Picnic 2019. Joining the festivities all of the way from Phoenix is Ronald, Jr. aka “Sixgunn.” Coming all of the way from the shores of Somerville, S.C. is the legendary…
