First Black Family Celebration

By: Malik Jaliwa

The sun was shining on another beautiful day for another beautiful event that brought together men, women and children of all ages. At Van Ness Park, the First Black Family Celebration was underway, and the first thing you notice once you enter the park are the smiling faces of volunteers and patrons. The Los Angeles Galaxy and the Kings were represented and gave the children a chance to show off their athletic skills at both stations. Children were able to shoot a puck and kick a soccer ball. There was even a raffle for tickets to a Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer game at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, and plenty of other give-aways at both stations. Inside the gymnasium there was a basketball game set up for the toddlers that were in attendance as well.

Book Signings

EsoWon Books July Events Kwei Quartey returns with a great thriller. Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00pm Children of the Street is just a great read.  I'm so happy Kwei brought an advance copy by last December, it's a wonderful 2nd offering from by the author of "Wife of The Gods".  At $15.00 the price is perfect.  Of the best looks at modern Africa, you will not be disappointed with this one Monday, July 19 at 7:00pm Dr. Richard King will speak at EsoWon.

Attention Small Business Owners

Dear Small Business Owner,

Please join me, the Federal Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration for our "Small Business Day 2011", July 21st, at FAME Assistance Corporation.  My most important job right now is helping getting people back to work, and small businesses are key to that.  We are joining with 16 Federal, State, County and City of Los Angeles Departments to aid in this effort.

The goal of our Small Business Day is to aid small business and minority contractors by making sure they are aware of upcoming public projects for our highways, the airport, and the ports.  The Small Business Day will also help you be more competitive by helping you get bonding, and linking you to small business loan programs available through DOT.  Additionally, we are requesting that if you have a data base of contractors who want to attend these workshops that you would forward this email to them so that they may have an opportunity to take advantage of these trainings.