All Blog Posts Tagged 'Sephora' - Culver City Times2024-03-28T16:23:34Zhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=Sephora&xn_auth=noNEW RELEASE - Minister and Award Winning Author, Kenyon Glover Releases His Debut Recording, RISEtag:culvercitytimes.com,2024-01-05:6303163:BlogPost:1778812024-01-05T23:08:59.000ZSPMG Mediahttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/SPMGMedia905
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<div dir="auto">Inspired by the Holy Spirit, through a friend,<span> </span><span><a rel="nofollow" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm" href="https://www.facebook.com/kenyon.glover?__cft__[0]=AZWrFSXD2dHluWkGj_o4Ukt9ZjkF4-_rtEkUKvjcEIwo3Nqt4iFeWNv2Qa8DCwmqUEGi-Ibkgp544hlpu6TvNyiULYwqWflMYTWvBzzhBw83WqmZlZPpkJR568oZaKXpLrI&__tn__=-]K-R"><span class="xt0psk2">Kenyon Glover</span></a></span>'s debut project, "RISE" is comprised of original inspirational readings, spoken over original music. The project encourages its listeners to "Remember to Inspire Someone Everyday."</div>
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<p>For an Oscar Sunday race that involves walking and rolling, the Screenland 5K will offer a 25% sign-up discount at its info booth, Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 am - 6 pm, at the East Culver City Art <em>Walk and Roll…</em></p>
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<p>For an Oscar Sunday race that involves walking and rolling, the Screenland 5K will offer a 25% sign-up discount at its info booth, Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 am - 6 pm, at the East Culver City Art <em>Walk and Roll</em> Festival. </p>
<p>Runners and walkers in the race will follow the yellow brick road into 100 years of motion picture magic in the Heart of Screenland, where “Hollywood” movies are made. They will retrace the steps of fabled stars & directors in 100 iconic scenes filmed across their journey along legendary studios in celebration of the centennials of MGM & Culver Hotel. Guests will move through movie magic, visiting exotic places in adventures that could take them into outer space or under the sea, and into a springtime of surprises.</p>
<p>Inaugurated to celebrate Culver City's Centennial, the eighth annual race, co-sponsored by the City of Culver City, Ting, Shay Hotel and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will start down the street a few blocks west from the Festival on Mar. 10, 2024 at Ivy Station and continue west through downtown Culver City passing current and bygone studio backlots.</p>
<p>Entrants will don an official shirt, bib, and finisher's medal, and enjoy attractions, live entertainment and Oscar party munchies.</p>
<p>Local schools, businesses, agencies and Olympians also will participate, raising funds for Culver City Council PTA, Backpacks for Kids and more local non-profits, embracing the city's commitment to sound minds and bodies.</p>
<p>Learn more about Screenland 5K attractions and entertainment, including the Munchkin Dash, Celebrity Charity Trike Race, Torch Relay, Health and Fitness Expo, Play Streets, 100 points of movie lore, firefighters madcap ride, free training sessions, screen characters, volunteer and partnership opportunities and the largest 100th birthday cake in town, at <a href="http://www.Screenland5K.com">www.Screenland5K.com</a>.</p>
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<p>Caption: GNOME MOBILE--Mama gnome rolls the carriage, while Papa gnome caresses sleepy baby gnome steps from the Screenland 5K finish line. Eighth annual race is held on Oscar Sunday, 3.10.24, in the Heart of Screenland.</p>
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<p> </p>MAX BENJAMIN PARTNERS TAPS NEW SR VICE PRESIDENTtag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-09-16:6303163:BlogPost:1773072023-09-16T10:05:18.000ZRashihttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/Rashi
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<p><span>“We are delighted to welcome aboard such an experienced and successful professional who will, no doubt, prove to be an important asset to MPB’s executive team,” announced the firm’s founder and president Max Mellman. “Despite challenges presented by today’s shaky economy, we believe that MPB will continue on its upward trajectory and a leader of Drew’s caliber will be key to taking us to the next level.”</span></p>
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<p><span>Most recently, Rands worked for a Santa Monica-based commercial real estate investment banking firm for eight years that culminated in his serving as executive vice president. There, he developed and maintained relationships with capital partners and worked with commercial real estate owners to secure optimal financing so they could achieve their investment goals. He was also an investment banker and senior analyst for a large LA-based commercial mortgage banking firm and, prior to that, was in charge of a portfolio of multi-family properties for an investment firm in Encino. The University of Oregon graduate has contributed to more than $2 billion in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, debt and equity transactions throughout his career.</span></p>
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<p><span>MBP is emerging as a disruptor in the financial and investment fields by structuring complex transactions that are proving to be a win-win for those involved. Potential investment opportunities are carefully vetted by MBP to ensure that all parties involved have the expertise, financial strength and integrity to complete each deal. In addition to Timberline Hills, the firm currently has more than $150,000,000 of single family residential projects in the works. </span></p>
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<p><span>MBP is located at 8447 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. For more information, contact 310-773-4938 or visit <a href="http://mbpartners.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MBPartners.com</a>.</span></p>
</div>LUXURY LA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES NOW OFFER NEW ONSITE AMENITY — ON-DEMAND TESLAStag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-09-13:6303163:BlogPost:1773042023-09-13T12:35:10.000ZRashihttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/Rashi
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Tenants of luxury apartments expect top-end amenities as part of the upscale living experience including fully-equipped gyms, resort-style pools and spas, outdoor entertaining spaces, rock climbing walls, state-of-the-art business centers, private movie theaters, grand clubhouses, lounges and just about every other creature comfort one could conjure up. What they typically don’t expect, however, is a luxury vehicle at the ready.…</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Tenants of luxury apartments expect top-end amenities as part of the upscale living experience including fully-equipped gyms, resort-style pools and spas, outdoor entertaining spaces, rock climbing walls, state-of-the-art business centers, private movie theaters, grand clubhouses, lounges and just about every other creature comfort one could conjure up. What they typically don’t expect, however, is a luxury vehicle at the ready.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Goldrich Kest, one of Southern California’s largest privately owned real estate investors, builders and property managers, has given the green light to EV Mobility to operate its all-electric car-sharing platform at two of its properties — Museum Towers in Downtown Los Angeles and The Highland in Hollywood. If successful, the service may expand into other Goldrich Kest properties. </p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Ramy El-Batrawi, CEO of EV Mobility, explains that residents have easy access to a luxury Tesla by simply downloading the EV Mobility app and renting the vehicles by the hour or for day use. </p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">“We are excited to partner with Goldrich Kest on this project as they share our vision of offering their valued tenants a unique, convenient and luxurious amenity situated right in their own buildings,” says Ramy El-Batrawi, CEO of EV Mobility, further explaining that in order to ensure the highest level of safety, each vehicle is regularly maintained and serviced by his company's team of mechanics and technicians. "So you can only imagine having a Tesla at the ready without the hassle of owning and maintaining it. EV Mobility really is a win-win for everyone.”</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">“Many of our Museum Towers and The Highland residents don’t own cars because each building is situated in communities with high walk scores thanks to their proximity to myriad restaurants, shopping destinations, theaters and other cultural institutions,” says Paul Dubord, Managing Director of Property Management & Operations of Goldrich Kest, which owns and manages both properties. “For those occasions in which they may want to venture out of the immediate area, Teslas on demand are conveniently accessible right in our building's parking lot. Now they can enjoy the convenience, cost savings and environmental benefits of driving an electric-powered Tesla.”</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">About Goldrich Kest:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Goldrich Kest is a privately owned, family-run business that can trace its origins back more than 65 years to two entrepreneurs, Jona Goldrich and Sol Kest, holocaust survivors who parlayed their meager savings into an empire. Today, the second generation of the founding families, referred to within the company as “G2,” continue to build upon the company’s ever-expanding portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, and retail projects. Among them are 124 apartment buildings with 14,004 units, 5 marinas, 22 senior living facilities with 4,168 beds, and, scattered throughout the US, more than 6.8 million square feet of commercial, industrial, and retail space. Over half of its apartment buildings accommodate low-income families. For more information about the company, visit <a href="http://goldrichkest.com/">goldrichkest.com</a></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">About EV Mobility:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">EV Mobility is the leading all electric vehicle car-sharing platform, providing electric vehicles on-demand through an easy-to-use mobile app. EV Mobility offers EVs as an amenity for luxury hotels, multi-family apartments, and commercial buildings. Through the EV Mobility app, residents or guests access electric vehicles located in their building or hotel, while properties benefit from the added value they can now offer to residents or guests of a low-cost, zero emission electric vehicle on demand. The all-electric car- sharing service began in Los Angeles in 2021 and is presently expanding across other cities. For more information about the company, visit Evmobility.com.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12223063884?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12223063884?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Soul The Interrogator talks Hip Hop Histories & His New Album "Ol' Head" (Exclusive Interview)tag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-09-12:6303163:BlogPost:1772112023-09-12T04:19:20.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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</p>Judge Finds 'Clear and Convincing' Evidence Kenyon Glover Assaulted Womantag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-08-19:6303163:BlogPost:1771202023-08-19T13:00:32.000ZCarroll Moorehttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/CarrollMoore
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CULVER CITY - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of a Los Angeles County woman who accused Kenyon Demorio Glover of assault, saying there was “clear and convincing evidence” to find that he assaulted the victim. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Glover, 45, formerly of Pasadena, appeared via LA Court Connect from his home base in Dallas, Texas.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The judge presiding</span> <b>over</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the case was former Deputy District Attorney from Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor Turned Judge, Alfred Coletta. Judge Coletta said “the court takes notice of the evidence presented as clear and convincing,” and called the testimony “disturbing” while ruling on the “violence” petition, according to court documents.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glover, <span>an actor, producer, minister, and founder of Faithful & Focused Ministries,</span> told the court that the victim said, “No” and that “It hurts.” Court records also show the victim stated that Glover had “gaslighted” her. <span>The victim spoke directly to Glover on the impact of the assault and said, “Yes, Sir, you did attack me. Yes, Sir, you did use threats, emotional manipulation, trickery, and coercion,” according to court testimony. </span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The victim told the court Glover was a “predator” and that the assault was a “premeditated experience.” The victim referred to Glover as a “narcissistic sociopath” according to court testimony. <span>Testimony given from the victim revealed Glover “did a lot of stuff to scare me, to intimidate me, and it was to provoke fear in me.”</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">The victim stated that Glover “kept playing with guns. He kept bringing the guns out, handling the firearms, taking them out of the pouches and shooting them in the air,” according to court testimony. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Glover admitted to being in possession of a handgun and admitted to removing the weapon from the holster and handling the weapon in the victim’s presence in the time period preceding the assault, according to court testimony. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">The victim told the court “he’s a very scary and dangerous person, and I’ve seen firsthand now behind the scenes,” according to court testimony. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">At one point during the hearing, Glover erupted in anger leading the victim to express fear of him to the judge stating, “it’s that temper right there. I know he can be a bully, and it’s deeply concerning to me,” according to court testimony. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Testimony in the hearing revealed that Glover had an extensive history of domestic violence, where he had previously assaulted his ex-wife. Testimony also revealed that Glover had a prior domestic violence charge. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">According to court testimony, Glover told the victim on the day of the assault, “I almost killed a man. I got off because it was self defense, but I almost killed him.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Judge Coletta pointed to Glover’s actions after the fact to suggest he acted wantonly, and gave merit to the victim. “I do find her credible,” Judge Coletta told Glover during the hearing. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">The court found “there is an ability for Mr. Glover to come to California. He’s a licensed driver in California. He has access to the state. He has access to other social media tools if he wishes to make contact with the victim, so I will grant the restraining order,” the judge said.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">“He is not to contact you by email, text messages, or other social media or electronic means, devices, or in writing personally,” the judge said. “He’s to stay away from you for 100 yards in public, your home, your vehicle, and your workplace. That will be my order,” the judge told the victim. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">The court order states that Glover “cannot own, possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any other way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">The judge ruled “it’s going to be also that Mr. Glover is not to harass or intimidate, threaten, stalk, assault, hit, abuse, destroy the safety and peace of the victim,” according to the court order.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">“I find that there was an event, I think the event was one where Mr. Glover exceeded what he felt was perhaps permissive behavior that would have caused him to act that way,” Judge Coletta stated at the end of the hearing. </span></p>
<p></p>LADOT Presents Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridortag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-07-17:6303163:BlogPost:1768752023-07-17T22:37:01.000ZSusan Gordonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/SusanGordon
<p><strong>On Sunday, July 23, from 2-6 p.m., <em>Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridor</em></strong> presented by Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and powered by CicLAvia, celebrates the <a href="https://ciclavia.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f2483c6a964912e470e4e653&id=e2e063ad99&e=4a0540c90e">recent transportation safety improvements along Venice Boulevard</a>.</p>
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<p>This free event will feature a series of guided group bike rides and walks along the…</p>
<p><strong>On Sunday, July 23, from 2-6 p.m., <em>Venice Boulevard: Explore the Corridor</em></strong> presented by Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and powered by CicLAvia, celebrates the <a href="https://ciclavia.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f2483c6a964912e470e4e653&id=e2e063ad99&e=4a0540c90e">recent transportation safety improvements along Venice Boulevard</a>.</p>
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<p>This free event will feature a series of guided group bike rides and walks along the new protected bike lanes and safety features on Venice Boulevard, between National and Sepulveda, as well as routes through the surrounding neighborhoods. <em><u>Venice Boulevard will remain open to cars, and we encourage participants to explore the area safely</u></em>. Bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, strollers, walkers, and runners are all welcome. There will also be a Hub at Venice and Bagley with music, street games and other activities for all ages and abilities. For a full list of activities, visit <a href="https://www.ciclavia.org/"><strong>ciclavia.org</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>The City of LA’s commitment to redesigning streets for the comfort and safety of pedestrians and cyclists is in the hopes of reducing fatalities and severe injuries caused by car crashes. Through data-driven analysis, community engagement, and innovative solutions, <strong>LADOT has transformed Venice Blvd with enhanced infrastructure,</strong> optimized signage, improved crosswalks, and increased public awareness campaigns.</p>
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<p>LADOT's mission is to lead transportation planning, project delivery, and operations in the City of Los Angeles. We work together and collaborate to deliver a safe, livable, and well-run transportation system in the city and region.</p>
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<p>"When we design streets that serve people, and all the ways in which they need to travel, corridors come to life and become the backbone of thriving communities," said LADOT Interim General Manager Connie Llanos. "This event, powered by CicLAvia, celebrates the transformation of Venice Blvd to a safer and more vibrant arterial connection that brings communities from downtown to the westside closer and gives thousands of people more meaningful and reliable choices for how they get to where they need to go."</p>
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<p>In addition to LADOT, event partners include City of Los Angeles, Palms Neighborhood Council, and Councilwoman Katy Yuroslavsky from Los Angeles Council District 5.</p>
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<p>“After 47 open streets events, including our first CicLAmini in May, CicLAvia is taking a slight detour to partner with LADOT on this pop-up event to celebrate and explore the new bike and bus infrastructure along Venice Boulevard,” says CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual. “Any progress toward making the streets safer and friendlier for people who bike, walk, and ride the bus is a step in the right direction of cleaner air, healthier lifestyle, less traffic, and a more joyful way to get around L.A. The new bike and bus lanes as permanent infrastructure on the west side of LA are definitely reasons to celebrate. We hope this partnership sets a precedent for prioritizing safety, inspiring further efforts to create safer environments for all road users.”</p>
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<p>Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets to car traffic and opening them as public parks in Los Angeles since 2010. Now, with more than 275 miles of open streets, these beloved, always free to attend events are a celebration of L.A.’s diverse and vibrant communities. Over the past 13 years CicLAvia has helped communities re-imagine a greener and cleaner Los Angeles, while also promoting equitable transportation options, healthier lifestyles, and closer connections to community.</p>
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<p>Participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia. More information regarding participants rights can be found here: <a href="https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia-safety">https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia-safety</a></p>
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<p>Upcoming 2023 CicLAvia events include <strong>August 20</strong>: CicLAvia–Koreatown meets Hollywood; <strong>September 17</strong>: CicLAmini–North Hollywood; <strong>October 15</strong>: CicLAvia-Heart of LA; and <strong>December 3</strong>: CicLAvia-South LA (Leimert Park meets Historic South Central).</p>
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<p><strong>HOW & MORE INFORMATION:</strong> <br/> • Visit <a href="https://www.ciclavia.org/venice_blvd_event">https://www.ciclavia.org/venice_blvd_event</a> & <a href="https://www.ciclavia.org/venice_blvd_event#guided_group_bike_rides_and_walks_venice_blvd_event">https://www.ciclavia.org/venice_blvd_event#guided_group_bike_rides_and_walks_venice_blvd_event</a> for more detailed information<br/> • <a href="https://www.ciclavia.org/90">https://www.ciclavia.org/</a>; <a href="mailto:info@ciclavia.org">info@ciclavia.org</a>; 213-355-8500<br/> • Join us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ciclavia">https://www.facebook.com/ciclavia</a><u><br/></u> • Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ciclavia">https://twitter.com/ciclavia</a>; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ciclavia/">https://www.instagram.com/ciclavia/</a><br/> • YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/CicLAviaLA">https://www.youtube.com/c/CicLAviaLA</a><u><br/></u> • Photos: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/laciclavia/sets/with/72157656013962875">https://www.flickr.com/photos/laciclavia/sets/with/72157656013962875<br/></a> • Videos: <a href="https://vimeo.com/762450848">https://vimeo.com/762450848</a>; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CicLAviaLA">https://www.youtube.com/@CicLAviaLA</a></p>
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<p><strong><u>About CicLAvia</u></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ciclavia.org">CicLAvia</a> is a nonprofit organization committed to introducing Angelenos to the vibrant civic and cultural treasures throughout Los Angeles. CicLAvia highlights important issues to all Angelenos - from environmental health and air quality improvement to access to safe and open parks, physical and mental well-being.</p>Culver City Juneteenth Event: A Celebration of Freedom, Unity, and Empowermenttag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-05-15:6303163:BlogPost:1763012023-05-15T18:30:00.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11117183254?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11117183254?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="250"></img></a> Vice Mayor McMorrin and School Board Member Ezidore are thrilled to announce the upcoming Culver City Juneteenth event, set to take place on June 17th from 11am-2pm. This free, fun-filled festival, celebration, and resource fair will be held at Ivy Station in Culver City.</p>
<p>Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11117183254?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11117183254?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="250"/></a>Vice Mayor McMorrin and School Board Member Ezidore are thrilled to announce the upcoming Culver City Juneteenth event, set to take place on June 17th from 11am-2pm. This free, fun-filled festival, celebration, and resource fair will be held at Ivy Station in Culver City.</p>
<p>Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as a time for reflection, education, and celebration. The Culver City Juneteenth event aims to honor this significant moment in history while fostering unity and empowerment within the community.</p>
<p>Attendees can look forward to a vibrant array of activities and entertainment throughout the day. Dance performances will captivate audiences, while the mesmerizing beats of drummers will create an energetic atmosphere. The Black business expo will showcase the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of local Black-owned businesses, providing an opportunity for economic growth and support.</p>
<p>Special guest speakers will inspire and educate attendees, sharing their unique perspectives and stories of resilience. Photo booths will capture joyful moments, allowing visitors to create lasting memories. A diverse range of food trucks will be available, satisfying appetites with delicious culinary delights from various cuisines. The event will also feature community resources, ensuring attendees have access to vital information and support. Youth performances will showcase the incredible talents of young individuals, highlighting their creativity and passion.</p>
<p>The event will also feature community resources, ensuring attendees have access to vital information and support. Youth performances will showcase the incredible talents of young individuals, highlighting their creativity and passion.</p>
<p>Vice Mayor McMorrin expressed her excitement about the event, stating, "Culver City Juneteenth is an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate our shared history, and uplift each other. It's a day to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision a future built on equity and justice."</p>
<p>School Board Member Ezidore added, "We're proud to host this event in Culver City, providing an important platform for Black-owned businesses, artists, and performers to shine. Juneteenth is a momentous occasion that must be commemorated and cherished by all, and we invite everyone to join us in this celebration."</p>
<p>This Juneteenth event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with joy, cultural appreciation, and community engagement. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate freedom and unity! For more information, updates, and to RSVP visit <a href="http://bit.ly/JuneteenthCC">http://bit.ly/JuneteenthCC</a>.</p>ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue152tag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-03-29:6303163:BlogPost:1761032023-03-29T23:55:37.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
<p><a href="https://www.thawilsonblock.com/2023/03/thawilsonblock-magazine-issue152.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11009641676?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.thawilsonblock.com/2023/03/thawilsonblock-magazine-issue152.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11009641676?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>Powerful Celebration of Black Culture and Art at Culver City's Black History Month Eventtag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-02-24:6303163:BlogPost:1752992023-02-24T22:20:40.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p><em><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10972633468?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10972633468?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> Vice-Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, School Board Member Triston Ezidore, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove hosted a black History Month event on Thursday February 23rd</strong></em></p>
<p>Last night, the Black History Month Event in Culver City was a powerful and emotional celebration of Black joy, culture, and history. The event was hosted…</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10972633468?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10972633468?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Vice-Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, School Board Member Triston Ezidore, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove hosted a black History Month event on Thursday February 23rd</strong></em></p>
<p>Last night, the Black History Month Event in Culver City was a powerful and emotional celebration of Black joy, culture, and history. The event was hosted by Vice-Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, School Board Member Triston Ezidore, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove at a small business bookstore called Village Wells.</p>
<p>The venue was transformed into an art gallery that showcased the incredible artwork of 18 Black high school students from Culver City Unified School District. The space was overflowing with joy, laughter, and tears as the community came together to celebrate the achievements and creativity of these young artists.</p>
<p>During the event, Vice-Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin delivered a moving speech in which she quoted from Bell Hooks' book, "All About Love." She spoke about the power of love and how it can be used to combat racism and inequality in our society. Her words resonated with the audience, inspiring hope and a renewed sense of purpose.</p>
<p>The event was also attended by many of the student artists and their families, who were honored with certificates of recognition from State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, State Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, and LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang. These certificates celebrated the students' creativity and their contributions to the arts, as well as their focus on self-identity and culture in the Art & Culture course at Culver City High School.</p>
<p>The evening also featured an emotional spoken word performance by high school senior Leah Johnson, who spoke about the Black experience in America. Her powerful words brought the room to tears, including School Board Member Triston Ezidore, who spoke about the importance of empowering young Black artists and supporting their work.</p>
<p>The event gave away free gift bags that contained the book "1619," Black History Month-themed stickers, and buttons in collaboration with Planned Parenthood LA. The catering was provided by a small, Black-owned catering business called Frat Boy Cuisine.</p>
<p>Overall, the Culver City Black History Month Event was a beautiful and inspiring celebration of Black culture, creativity, and resilience. It reminded us of the power of love, community, and art to bring us together and create positive change in the world.</p>Culver City Unified School District Passes Historic Black Student Achievement Plantag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-02-16:6303163:BlogPost:1752002023-02-16T22:34:47.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p><strong><em><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10968506865?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10968506865?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> Resolution requires Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to submit plan for 2023-2024 School Year</em></strong></p>
<p>On February 14th, 2023, the Culver City Unified School District's board of education voted unanimously in favor of the Black Student Achievement Plan Resolution. The resolution aims to address opportunity gaps that…</p>
<p><strong><em><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10968506865?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10968506865?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Resolution requires Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to submit plan for 2023-2024 School Year</em></strong></p>
<p>On February 14th, 2023, the Culver City Unified School District's board of education voted unanimously in favor of the Black Student Achievement Plan Resolution. The resolution aims to address opportunity gaps that have long hindered African American/Black students in the school district.</p>
<p>The resolution acknowledges the school district's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the need to ensure that all students develop strong academic knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare them for life beyond their secondary school years. The resolution specifically notes that the school district has approximately 7,100 enrolled students, of which 12.64 percent identify as African American/Black.</p>
<p>The resolution notes that African American/Black students in the school district have historically faced institutional racism and systemic bias, leading to high rates of disproportionate discipline, crippling low expectations of African American/Black intellectual and academic ability, and a lack of respect, trust, and collaboration between the CCUSD and African American/Black families and the community.</p>
<p>In a Twitter statement, School Board Member Triston Ezidore, the Board’s only Black member, and the first Black male to serve on the body notes that, “For the first time in our district's history, we stand with actionable plans to be unequivocal about our Black kids. This is an important step towards addressing the institutional racism and systemic bias that have historically and currently placed structural barriers before African American/Black students.</p>
<p>“I am pleased that the Culver City Unified School District is acknowledging the opportunity gaps that have led to over half of CCUSD African American/Black students not meeting the state's English Language Arts standard and three-quarters of African American/Black students not meeting the math standard. The plan's initiatives will ensure that all African American/Black students can attain their fullest potential as learners and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.”</p>
<p>This resolution directs the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to submit a full African American/Black Student Achievement Plan for the Board to adopt by May 2023, and put into effect for the 2023-24 school year. The resolution also directs the Superintendent to create a Superintendent's DEI Student Advisory Committee, which will include a significant portion of Black student voices. </p>
<p>The Culver City Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan Resolution is a vital step in addressing opportunity gaps and promoting the success of African American/Black students.</p>"Altar Ego" song by Glory Shalom | Rating & Review by Mistah Wilsontag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-01-30:6303163:BlogPost:1749602023-01-30T05:12:27.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I caught a straight up vibe with this song. The intro led me into euphoria leading up to tha chorus dropping. It's tha kind of song that makes you want to move even if you're not much of a dancer. The "breaking free" part of her lyrics is just so beautifully sung. Gotta love a singer who uses her voice to glorify God.…</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.thawilsonblock.com/2023/01/altar-ego-song-by-glory-shalom-rating.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10951250253?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I caught a straight up vibe with this song. The intro led me into euphoria leading up to tha chorus dropping. It's tha kind of song that makes you want to move even if you're not much of a dancer. The "breaking free" part of her lyrics is just so beautifully sung. Gotta love a singer who uses her voice to glorify God. Let's talk about tha power of her lyrics for a moment. It's empowering, to say tha least. "I won't be defined by mistakes from my past, ...by labels placed on me," those are words that virtually anyone can pull strength from. Not a bad song for tha intro and title song to tha EP. "I won't be slave to fear or negativity, ...or by my own insecurities." Glory demonstrates tha voice of an angel all throughout this song.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.thawilsonblock.com/2023/01/altar-ego-song-by-glory-shalom-rating.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Full Review & Listen To Song</a></strong></span></p>Joint Statement By Culver City Unified School District Governing Board Members Triston Ezidore and Stephanie Loredotag:culvercitytimes.com,2023-01-23:6303163:BlogPost:1752682023-01-23T20:30:00.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; border-color: #313131;"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #313131;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10947244681?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10947244681?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="250"></img></a> Last night, an act of gun violence occurred in Monterey Park,…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; border-color: #313131;"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #313131;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10947244681?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10947244681?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="250"/></a>Last night, an act of gun violence occurred in Monterey Park, California when 10 people were killed in a mass shooting during a Lunar New Year celebration. The assailant is still at large and the investigation is ongoing. We acknowledge that the tragic loss and interruption of so many lives due to the ongoing gun violence in the U.S. may be affecting our Culver City community in different ways. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; border-color: #313131;"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #313131;">It is deeply disturbing that a violent incident during an Asian American cultural celebration has happened so close to home. While we still do not yet know the motivations of the shooter, Culver City has zero tolerance for violence and hate. As the two sitting elected officials in Culver City of Asian descent, we denounce the rise in violent acts that strike fear into the hearts of our communities, as well as the forces which have facilitated that rise, and urge fellow leaders to counter these crimes by bringing communities together. In April 2021, CCUSD passed a</span> <a href="https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ccusd/Board.nsf/files/BZWRDB6B6445/$file/Resolution%20Denouncing%20Xenophobia%20and%20Anti-Asian%20American%20and%20Pacific%20Islander%20Sentiment.pdf" style="text-decoration: none; border-color: #4285f4;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #4285f4;">resolution</span></a> <span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #313131;">affirming the district’s commitment to the well-being and safety of Asian Americans, denouncing Anti-Asian hate and xenophobia. Our community should feel they can safely gather to celebrate cultural traditions without the fear of gun violence. We are not going to let this violence stop us from sharing our culture. We hope the victims' families and their community find safety, love, and justice for what has happened. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; border-color: #313131;"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #313131;">When tragedies occur, many of us try to continue with our daily lives; we understand it can be difficult to balance work or school and your emotions.</span> <span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #242424; color: #242424;">Our school district supports our community and we are ready to provide the help that people need to cope with this tragedy. For our students and staff at CCUSD, please talk to a counselor, peer, colleague, or friend if this occurrence is affecting you.</span> <span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #000000; color: #000000;">For more information on how to speak to your children about traumatic events:</span> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-the-people/202207/how-talk-your-kids-about-traumatic-events" style="text-decoration: none; border-color: #4285f4;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 0.916667rem; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; border-color: #4285f4;">How to Talk With Your Kids About Traumatic Events by Dr. Kevin Nadal, Psychology Today, July 2022. </span></a></p>
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<p>Though final votes are still being counted, Freddy Puza has moved ahead to secure a seat on the Culver City Council, becoming the…</p>
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<p>Though final votes are still being counted, Freddy Puza has moved ahead to secure a seat on the Culver City Council, becoming the first out LGBTQ+ elected Council Member in the city’s history.</p>
<p>“This is a win for everyone who supported me during the race, and for the LGBTQ+ community at large,” said Puza. “My team of volunteers, donors, and endorsers worked tirelessly to carry me over the finish line. This is their victory as much as mine.”</p>
<p>Puza is regarded as an innovative, thoughtful, and responsible candidate who ran a campaign that emphasized practical solutions to the issues facing Culver City. Nevertheless, he and another candidate were targeted by several PACs that received nearly half a million dollars from a local developer, an unheard-of sum for an election that is ten times greater than candidates typically raise to run for a seat on the Culver City Council. Flyers distorting Puza’s views repeatedly appeared in voters’ mailboxes.</p>
<p>Despite these headwinds, Puza stuck to his positive and progressive message, championing housing, transportation, and climate change strategies that compassionately provide for the needs of everyone in the community. His strong record of community involvement resonated with voters, as well as his pledge to work for real solutions rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.</p>
<p>Freddy Puza was endorsed by a slew of local and regional leaders, including U.S. Congressional Representative-Elect Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell, California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Los Angeles City Council Member Mike Bonin, Culver City Mayor Dr. Daniel Lee, Culver City Council Members Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Alex Fisch, and many other current and former officials.</p>
<p>The candidate also received numerous endorsements from environmental organizations, Democratic groups, LGBTQ+ advocates, and labor unions, including Sierra Club, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Friends of the Earth, Abundant Housing LA, Streets for All, Culver City Democratic Club, Stonewall Democratic Club, Westside Young Democrats, Equality California, LGBTQ Victory Fund, United Healthcare Workers West, Southwest Carpenters, IBEW Local 40, and Ground Game LA. </p>
<p>Currently serving on Culver City’s General Plan Advisory Committee, Puza formerly volunteered on the city’s Committee on Homelessness. He has volunteered with a variety of local civic organizations, and was the co-organizer of the Culver City Pride Ride & Rally in both 2021 and 2022.</p>
<p>“I am honored to be elected to the Culver City Council, and will do my best to serve all the people of Culver City,” promised Puza, “I hope to continue moving the community I love toward a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive future.”</p>With School Board Win, Triston Ezidore Becomes Youngest Elected Public Official in History of Los Angeles Countytag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-11-21:6303163:BlogPost:1749382022-11-21T22:00:00.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10888960882?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10888960882?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="750"></img></a> <strong><em>The nineteen year-old’s upset victory for a seat on the Culver City Unified School District Board also makes him the first Black male to serve on the Board<br></br></em></strong></p>
<p>Triston Ezidore will become the youngest candidate to win a seat on the Culver City School Board, and the first Black male to serve on the Board. </p>
<p>The…</p>
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<p>Triston Ezidore will become the youngest candidate to win a seat on the Culver City School Board, and the first Black male to serve on the Board. </p>
<p>The first-time candidate will also become the youngest public official elected in Los Angeles County, and possibly in the State of California, as well as one of the youngest candidates to win an election in the history of the United States.</p>
<p>“I didn’t enter this race to make history, I entered this race to make change. But the historical context of this election is not lost on me. What we offered on November's ballot was more than a vision, it was a promise to the students, faculty, and staff of Culver City Unified – a commitment to address our hardest challenges,” said Ezidore. “From every corner of the community, Culver City has spoken: change can’t wait. We are eager and ready to meet this moment.”</p>
<p>Triston Ezidore is ready to roll up his sleeves and hit the ground running with a fresh perspective on the issues facing the Culver City Unified School District. “As a recent graduate of Culver City High School, I understand the challenges students face every day in their classrooms, and on their campuses,” he stated.</p>
<p>“As the son of Vietnamese and Jamaican immigrants,” he continued, “I am a staunch believer in a School District built for all students to thrive, rooted in anti-racism, and a commitment to bold systemic change, especially for our students who have historically been left behind.”</p>
<p>Ezidore’s knowledge of the issues, deep personal understanding of a student's perspective, and a strong message of equity and inclusion attracted a broad and enthusiastic base of supporters.</p>
<p>The candidate racked-up masses of endorsements from organizations and elected officials. He is the only candidate for Culver City School Board to receive endorsements from all four leading LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups, in addition to a number of labor unions, environmental organizations, and Democratic Clubs. </p>
<p>Ezidore was endorsed by dozens of current and former elected officials and civic leaders, including California Assembly Members Isaac Bryan and Tina McKinnor, Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta, Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin, Culver City Mayor Dr. Daniel Lee, Culver City Councilmembers Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Alex Fisch, Culver City School Board Vice President Paula Amezola, and School Board Members Dr. Kelly Kent, Summer McBride, and Dr. Tashon McKeithan.</p>
<p>After the murder of George Floyd, Ezidore joined a youth-led organization known as poc4change, which organized to push for Culver City government to center the voices and experiences of young people. This early political involvement inspired him to run for office, motivated by his desire to help solve problems, remove barriers, and empower students.</p>
<p>“I feel honored to serve on the Culver City School Board,” Ezidore concluded. “I intend to work with the other Board Members to take full advantage of this opportunity to improve the District for everyone, and enhance the social and educational experience of the students it serves.”</p>ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue142tag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-11-16:6303163:BlogPost:1751442022-11-16T05:02:50.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10857346260?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10857346260?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="275"></img></a> Stephanie Loredo (<a href="https://stephanieloredo.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://stephanieloredo.com</a>), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10857346260?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10857346260?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="275"/></a>Stephanie Loredo (<a href="https://stephanieloredo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://stephanieloredo.com</a>), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW). Stephanie is a candidate for Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board Member. SEIU-UHW (<span style="color: #1d79f0;"><a href="http://www.seiu-uhw.org" style="color: #1d79f0;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.seiu-uhw.org</a></span>) is a healthcare justice union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare consumers. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">SEIU-UHW members are united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected healthcare workers. Members live and work throughout California from the Bay Area to Sacramento and Los Angeles to the Central Valley. They encompass frontline healthcare workers such as respiratory care practitioners, dietary, environmental services, and nursing staff who help Californians get and stay healthy. Members also include patients, advocates, and healthcare consumers who are concerned with how care for families and communities is delivered.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">“The goal of SEIU-UHW is better access and quality healthcare for all Californians, and we support candidates who share this vision. Stephanie Loredo can help the Culver City school district prioritize the healthcare needs of working class families and their students,” said Larry Kringer, SEIU-UHW member at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. “We believe in everyone’s right to affordable healthcare from respected caregivers, and our communities need local leaders such as Stephanie, who will drive these values.” </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">SEIU-UHW is an affiliate of the two million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the fastest-growing union in North America. SEIU’s member unions are united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide, and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">“I have immense gratitude for SEIU-UHW. Its endorsement affirms my commitment to the health, safety, and quality of life of all students, families, and district employees,” said Stephanie Loredo. “SEIU-UHW fights for healthcare for all, and I am committed to supporting its values by prioritizing access to quality healthcare for our students and access to information about the resources available to maintain their health.” </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Stephanie’s vision for public schools resonates with school staff and workers. Public schools are foundational to thriving, healthy communities. Stephanie’s past actions in the school district demonstrate her support of the health and safety of students. She has worked on the Culver City Safe Routes to School Committee to build high-visibility crossings on major streets next to elementary schools. She is committed to developing an environment in CCUSD that supports reproductive rights, mental health services and access to health resources and information for all students.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">About Stephanie Loredo</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">A candidate for Culver City Unified School Board, Stephanie Loredo is a Filipina American progressive who organizes for local Culver City organizations and regional Los Angeles initiatives. Stephanie is a member of the 2021-2022 Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Partner Advisory Committee and is part of the CCUSD Inclusive Practices Administrative Regulations Committee and the CCUSD Equity Advisory Committee. From her previous career, she brings more than a decade of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual advertising spend. An advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Stephanie’s vision is to build a culture of care that empowers students, faculty, staff and families to thrive in public schools. Stephanie is committed to collaborating with community members to harvest resources, empower stakeholders and cultivate energy around the culture of care pillars of achievement, belonging and community. </span></p>SPMG Media - Content Marketing Special - Limited Opportunities Available!tag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-26:6303163:BlogPost:1749212022-10-26T19:28:13.000ZSPMG Mediahttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/SPMGMedia905
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as Depression and Mental Health Education and Awareness Month. The World Health Organization estimates 5% of adults with depression globally. Hampton is on a quest to make sure Angelenos have the resources they need to combat these issues. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The nonprofit leader has been an advocate for domestic violence awareness and mental health prevention for decades and is a force for good in the greater Los Angeles community. Hampton's career spans more than 25 years as a leader who impacts real change. Hampton is a therapist, empowerment coach and motivational speaker. She works closely with women and girls at her organization Two-Lifestyles, Inc. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hampton is renowned for the kindness that she shows to everyone, her willingness to help others, her selflessness, and her flexibility. Through her time, actions, and dedication, Hampton is committed to improving people's quality of life. Hampton's relentless passion as a community leader is helping people in the community overcome anxiety, fear, depression, poverty, inadequate educational resources, and low self-esteem. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hampton is an irreplaceable asset to her community. In addition to her innovative spirit and perseverance, Hampton is a hard worker on the scene and behind the scenes who goes above and beyond the call of duty. In a lifetime of work committed to making a positive difference and connecting with others, Hampton is having a real impact. Grit and heart have fueled her philanthropy and social justice efforts before and during the pandemic to secure resources and necessary instructional materials to individuals at risk of failing through the cracks. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">To her credit, Hampton has championed many efforts to help others rise higher. She has also spearheaded efforts inviting other women to share their perspectives and participate in meaningful conversations in order to affect positive social change. Through her speaking panels, symposiums and in-office training, she is hands-on with coaching others. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hampton is also the brainchild behind "SheRose Academy," where she mentors girls ages 12-18. To date, her nonprofit organization has had more than 700 graduates of the program. She is</font><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> currently gearing up for her "The She Experience" virtual symposium, which will be held October 21-23. </font>The 10th Annual symposium will feature women guest speakers from around the country and will offer a stage for women to voice their concerns and feel empowered. <font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The symposium is free</font> and those who wish to attend can register on the website below. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hampton has focused much of her energy on creating a better world for all and genuinely wants to help propel people forward. Her life's work is dedicated to helping those who are vulnerable get the resources they need to improve their quality of life. Her relentless energy can be seen through her commitment, courage, and leadership.</font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Over the years, Hampton has helped with community-wide efforts to provide food, essential items, including blankets, coats, clothing, household goods, and monetary offerings to the homeless and veterans, victims of domestic violence, and collaborated with and helped church food pantries. In addition, she has helped distribute toys and back-to-school supplies, among others. </font></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The Annual Women Symposium is held every October during Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness month. On October 21st, 2022 a woman will understand her strength to rise above life circumstances that has kept her feeling unsure of her own strength and worth. The Symposium is focused on building resilience and providing information for strategies that are directly appropriate to women seeking to rise above all challenges. We have Created opportunities for bonding, uplifting, encouraging, motivating, while crafting authentic movement. Over the years we have Stepped into our Resilience, Embraced our Freedom, Healed Adversity Through Solidarity, Removed the Mask to Heal the Past, and united as sisters to heal the internal fight. This year we are going to solidify movement in our lives and the lives of others. </font></span></div>
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<p></p>Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County Endorses Stephanie Loredo for Culver City Unified School District Governing Board Membertag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-20:6303163:BlogPost:1751022022-10-20T21:24:18.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10846450678?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10846450678?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="275"></img></a> Stephanie Loredo (…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10846450678?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10846450678?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="275"/></a>Stephanie Loredo (</span><a href="https://stephanieloredo.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://stephanieloredo.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County (ADLAC). Stephanie is a candidate for Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board Member. ADLAC (</span><a href="https://www.asiandemsla.org" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.asiandemsla.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">) seeks to enhance the growth of the Democratic Party and to support the political development of Asian Democrats across Los Angeles County.<br/><br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chartered with the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, ADLAC’s purpose is to elevate the ideas and perspectives of Asian communities who currently do not possess formal representation within the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. This includes supporting political candidates and ballot measures that positively represent and benefit local Asian communities and growing Asian representation within the Democratic Party.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"The Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County are proud to endorse Stephanie Loredo. Stephanie is not only a fierce advocate for Asian students, but for all students,” said Andrew Murphy, president, Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County. “Her deep experience and knowledge are informed by core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that will serve Culver City Unified School District well. In a time of ongoing anti-Asian hate and violence, which includes bullying in schools, Culver City has the historic opportunity to elect the first Filipina American to hold office on LA's Westside."<br/><br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie is an advocate for Asian American and its intersectional communities. She recently co-authored CCUSD’s Filipino American History Month 2022 Resolution. Her service for Culver City schools encompass organizing with the Culver City High School Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Parent Affinity Organization (as founder), the CCUSD Equity Advisory Council, the Culver City Middle School Parent Teacher & Student Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and as an El Rincon Elementary volunteer for AAPI Heritage Month Filipino American cultural assemblies. As a student at the University of Pennsylvania, she was an alpha Kappa Delta Phi Asian-interest sorority alumna, advocating for the empowerment of women of Asian descent. <br/><br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County has been supporting pioneers and leaders in our community. Its endorsement of my campaign hardens my resolve to empower marginalized voices and remove barriers to participation to give diverse communities opportunities for a seat at the table,” said Stephanie Loredo. “Representation matters, especially when only 4 percent of California school board members are of Asian descent while the Asian student population in K-12 is at least 12 percent in our state’s public schools. I want to foster an environment where youth from all backgrounds can envision their futures as leaders, achievers and builders.” </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stephanie’s vision for public schools is gaining visibility and trust with organizations and regional leaders that support diverse communities. Additional endorsements from the Asian American community include Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats, Artesia Mayor Melissa Ramoso, Cerritos Councilmember Frank Yokoyama, Sierra Madre Councilmember Rachelle Arizmendi and former Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br/>Public schools are foundational to thriving, healthy communities. On the Culver City school board, Stephanie is committed to unifying the students, families and staff of our school district in celebrating the richness of diverse communities and normalizing a culture that is protective of marginalized communities from bias and hate. She believes that when students and staff participate in nurturing school climates with resources to be the best version of themselves, they will elevate their communities and develop into future leaders that advance policies that work for all.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A candidate for Culver City Unified School Board, Stephanie Loredo is a Filipina American progressive who organizes for local Culver City organizations and regional Los Angeles initiatives. Stephanie is a member of the 2021-2022 Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Partner Advisory Committee and is part of the CCUSD Inclusive Practices Administrative Regulations Committee and the CCUSD Equity Advisory Committee. From her previous career, she brings more than a decade of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual advertising spend. An advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Stephanie’s vision is to build a culture of care that empowers students, faculty, staff and families to thrive in public schools. Stephanie is committed to collaborating with community members to harvest resources, empower stakeholders and cultivate energy around the culture of care pillars of achievement, belonging and community. </span></p>ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue139tag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-20:6303163:BlogPost:1752422022-10-20T01:00:00.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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<p></p>Sierra Club Endorses Stephanie Loredo for Culver City Unified School District Governing Board Membertag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-13:6303163:BlogPost:1745022022-10-13T21:00:00.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10841336080?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10841336080?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="350"></img></a> Stephanie Loredo (<a href="https://stephanieloredo.com/">https://stephanieloredo.com</a>), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by Sierra Club. Stephanie is a candidate for Culver City Unified School District…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10841336080?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10841336080?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="350"/></a>Stephanie Loredo (<a href="https://stephanieloredo.com/">https://stephanieloredo.com</a>), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by Sierra Club. Stephanie is a candidate for Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board Member. Sierra Club (<a href="https://www.sierraclub.org/">https://www.sierraclub.org</a>) is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">Sierra Club brings people together to build an environmental movement to mitigate global challenges such as a warming climate and pollution. Culver City Unified School District has a large footprint in the city, employing 800 staff and serving 7,000 students daily on multiple campuses. The district's actions have a consequential ecological impact, which requires leadership that will prioritize sustainability and sound environmental practices. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">“The Sierra Club's goal is to preserve and protect the environment. Stephanie Loredo has demonstrated her alignment with our mission through her environmental philosophy, positions, and actions," said David Haake, chair of West Los Angeles Group, Sierra Club. "We believe that Stephanie's priorities will have a positive impact on the quality of life in the Culver City school district and its surrounding communities."</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">Sierra Club defends everyone’s right to a healthy world. Its national community of volunteers, advocates, and grassroots activists make themselves heard in nearly every district in every state across the country. Sierra Club is an organization that works to advance climate solutions and ensure everyone has access to clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment. Its impact includes securing protection for 439 parks and monuments, winning passage of the Clean Air and Endangered Species Acts, putting over 281 coal plants on the path to replacement with clean energy, and securing the right of every child in America to visit a national park. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">“The Sierra Club has been a champion for people and the environment. My volunteer work in our schools has shown me that we can amplify its movement among our students and staff to build a safer and greener community,” said Stephanie Loredo. “I am honored by the Sierra Club’s recognition of my priorities for environmental issues, social justice, equity, and quality of life in Culver City.”</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">Stephanie is an active participant and leader in sustainability and mobility efforts in the school district and in the Culver City community at large. These roles include El Rincon Elementary Walk to School Day Chair, Culver City Safe Routes to School Committee, Walk ‘n Rollers 10th Anniversary Planning Committee Volunteer Coordinator, and CCUSD Environmental Sustainability Committee. She has collaborated with stakeholders from local school sites, school board, city council, CCPD and Public Works in Culver City for safe school travel. She is focused on the health and wellbeing of the community and the engagement of stakeholders to be stewards of the Earth.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><strong>About Stephanie Loredo</strong><br/></span> <span class="fgColor" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);">A candidate for Culver City Unified School Board, Stephanie Loredo is a Filipina American progressive who organizes for local Culver City organizations and regional Los Angeles initiatives. Stephanie is a member of the 2021-2022 Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Partner Advisory Committee and is part of the CCUSD Inclusive Practices Administrative Regulations Committee and the CCUSD Equity Advisory Committee. From her previous career, she brings more than a decade of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual advertising spend. An advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Stephanie’s vision is to build a culture of care that empowers students, faculty, staff and families to thrive in public schools. Stephanie is committed to collaborating with community members to harvest resources, empower stakeholders and cultivate energy around the culture of care pillars of achievement, belonging and community. </span></p>ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue138tag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-13:6303163:BlogPost:1746012022-10-13T03:57:59.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10838595064?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10838595064?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="350"></img></a> Stephanie Loredo (…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10838595064?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10838595064?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="350"/></a>Stephanie Loredo (</span><a href="https://stephanieloredo.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://stephanieloredo.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">), an advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), today announced she has been endorsed by National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC). Stephanie is a candidate for Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Governing Board Member. NWPC (</span><a href="https://www.nwpc.org" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.nwpc.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">) is a national, pro-choice, multi-partisan, grassroots membership organization dedicated to identifying, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office at all levels of government. <br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Founded in 1971, the NWPC is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to increasing women’s participation in all areas of political and public life — as elected and appointed officials, as delegates to national party conventions, as judges in the state and federal courts, and as lobbyists, voters and campaign organizers. With state and local affiliates, its membership today spans across the nation. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“NWPC LA Westside stands behind women and candidates who protect reproductive rights and who nurture pro-choice, progressive values in their communities,” said Tori Chica, director of political action, NWPC LA Westside. “We are proud to endorse Stephanie Loredo for Culver City School Board because she will be a strong representative for the interests of women and girls.”</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NWPC offers campaign training for candidates and campaign managers, as well as technical assistance and advice. State and local chapters provide support to candidates running at state and local levels by helping raise money and providing crucial hands-on volunteer assistance. Its founders include prominent women such as activist and author of The Feminine Mystique, Betty Friedan; author, lecturer, and founding editor of Ms. Magazine, Gloria Steinem; former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm; former Congresswoman and former president of Women USA, Bella Azbug, voting and women’s rights activist and civil rights leader, Fanny Lou Hamer, and more.<br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“My values for women’s equality and reproductive rights are affirmed by my endorsement by the National Women’s Political Caucus. I am grateful for the support of this national feminist organization,” said Stephanie Loredo. “Advocacy for women is part of my ethos. I want to support our school district’s students and employees, especially girls and women, with a culture of care that embraces the fullness of our community members’ humanity. I am committed to prioritizing feminist values, inclusion, equity, reproductive rights, and access to affordable child care.”<br/></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Public schools are foundational to thriving, healthy communities. Stephanie’s vision for public schools is gaining visibility and trust with organizations and voters who want to support and empower women and girls. Throughout her academic journey, professional development, interactions at schools, and community relationships, Stephanie has been active in issues affecting women and girls. She majored in Women’s Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also an alpha Kappa Delta Phi Asian-interest sorority alumna, advocating for the empowerment of women of Asian descent. In all grade levels in her children’s schools, she advocates for more diverse selections of books in the classroom, including reading focused on gender studies and women’s history. She is committed to developing an environment in CCUSD that affirms identities where everyone feels safe, heard, validated and supported to achieve.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About Stephanie Loredo</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A candidate for Culver City Unified School Board, Stephanie Loredo is a Filipina American progressive who organizes for local Culver City organizations and regional Los Angeles initiatives. Stephanie is a member of the 2021-2022 Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Partner Advisory Committee and is part of the CCUSD Inclusive Practices Administrative Regulations Committee and the CCUSD Equity Advisory Committee. From her previous career, she brings more than a decade of experience managing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual advertising spend. An advocate for education, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Stephanie’s vision is to build a culture of care that empowers students, faculty, staff and families to thrive in public schools. Stephanie is committed to collaborating with community members to harvest resources, empower stakeholders and cultivate energy around the culture of care pillars of achievement, belonging and community. </span></p>4 Leading LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Groups Endorse Triston Ezidore for School Boardtag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-07:6303163:BlogPost:1743152022-10-07T05:00:00.000ZJames Kleinhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/JamesKlein
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10836246901?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10836246901?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="275"></img></a> Today, Triston Ezidore announces the endorsements of the Stonewall Democratic Club, Stonewall Young Democrats, Equality California, and Victory Fund. Triston is the only candidate for Culver City School board to be endorsed by all 4 leading LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups.</p>
<p>Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10836246901?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10836246901?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="275"/></a>Today, Triston Ezidore announces the endorsements of the Stonewall Democratic Club, Stonewall Young Democrats, Equality California, and Victory Fund. Triston is the only candidate for Culver City School board to be endorsed by all 4 leading LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups.</p>
<p>Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. They advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those they serve.</p>
<p>Founded in 1975, Stonewall Democratic Club has been the home for progressive Democrats who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight allies of the LGBT community. They are the first “Stonewall Democratic Club” in the country established for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and straight allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advancing progressive and feminist values through the Democratic Party.</p>
<p>Stonewall Young Democrats seeks to provide young LGBTQIA Democrats a platform for political participation and mobilization. With an emphasis on uplifting BIPOC leaders, they will strive to foster community, fight for progressive values, and empower members to pursue careers in public service.</p>
<p>Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped elect thousands of LGBTQ people to positions at all levels of government. These LGBTQ voices have made significant contributions to advancing equality for LGBTQ Americans – from passing non-discrimination laws to defeating amendments to ban marriage equality.</p>
<p>Triston’s platform of bold systemic change resonates with voters and community groups who are advocating for a school district built for everyone. For a full list of endorsements, please visit <a href="https://www.tristonezidore.com/endorsements">https://www.tristonezidore.com/endorsements</a>.</p>ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue137tag:culvercitytimes.com,2022-10-06:6303163:BlogPost:1744162022-10-06T03:04:49.000ZMistah Wilsonhttp://culvercitytimes.com/profile/thawilsonMAG
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10834488481?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10834488481?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="750"></img></a> Today, Triston Ezidore - candidate for Culver City School Board, released his campaign video. In his announcement, Ezidore says, “My life has taught me that we can’t throw people away. In order to implement transformative education policy, we have to elect people committed to centering the folks closest to the pain. We don’t get what we don’t fight for, and…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10834488481?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10834488481?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="750"/></a>Today, Triston Ezidore - candidate for Culver City School Board, released his campaign video. In his announcement, Ezidore says, “My life has taught me that we can’t throw people away. In order to implement transformative education policy, we have to elect people committed to centering the folks closest to the pain. We don’t get what we don’t fight for, and I’m running for school board to fight for you. As ballots begin arriving in mailboxes next week, allow me to underscore how crucial this election is. Make no mistake, the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff is on the ballot. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you. I hope you’ll join me.”</p>
<p>In the heartfelt video, Ezidore details his personal experiences with our public school systems saying, “When I was a student in the district I was what we would call a frequent flier. I would come into class late, I’d be disengaged during instruction, and walk around campus during class. This doesn’t mean that I didn’t obtain the capability to learn, it’s just that when I crossed the threshold I brought these life experiences with me.”</p>
<p>The campaign video spotlights a new, personal, approach to campaigning. The video features numerous notable community activists and current/former elected officials such as School Board Member Dr. Kelly Kent, City Councilmembers Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Alex Fisch, as well as fmr. Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells. <br/> <br/> To watch the full video, please visit <a href="https://youtu.be/I49W9xta2kQ">https://youtu.be/I49W9xta2kQ</a><br/></p>