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May 10 2012

Thru July 1 – Two highly anticipated exhibitions featuring a wide array of culturally relevant artwork beginning with Visual Rhythms, which runs through July 1, and Promises of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection, which runs through September 2. Visual Rhythms features paintings, collages, prints, quilts and other textiles. Promises of Freedom showcases 74 of the 600 pieces from Arthur Primas’ personal collection featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper and cover 150 years of Black culture, dating back to the Haitian Revolution. The exhibitions are free and open to the public at the California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles. ******** May 11 - Khmer Girls in Action host their 8th annual Yellow Lounge, “Youth at the C.O.R.E. Fighting for Wellness” from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hear  the untold stories of Khmer youth living in Long Beach and their fight for wellness through arts and performances. Members sha...

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Young Black Scholars Conference

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YBS-Marked-for-Excellence-2Free One-Day Conference Aims to Jumpstart the College Admissions Process for 8-12 Grade Students and their Parents

McDonald’s will present the 21st Annual Young Black Scholars Family Conference on Saturday, March 3 at California State University, Long Beach. Themed “Marked for Excellence,” the free one-day conference will help prepare 8ththrough 12th grade students and their parents on the college admissions process.  The

conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will conclude with a mini college fair.  Registration is free for all Southern California students in grades 8 through 12.  Individuals can register online at www.youngblackscholars.com. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all participants, free of charge, by the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California.

Celebrating 25 years, the Young Black Scholars college preparatory program is a component of 100 Black Men of Los Angeles,Inc. and has assisted more than 21,000 African-American students into college.  More information on the program is available online at www.youngblackscholars.com or by sending an email to info@100bmla.org.

The McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California is comprised of nearly 600 franchised and company-owned McDonald’s restaurants in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.  On Twitter @McDonalds_SoCal.

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group Thursday, 26 January 2012 05:46