March 2010 Archives

Businesses can create their own credit by collecting from customers faster than they pay suppliers for materials and services. Taking credit cards is one way to help make that happen.

Filmmaker uses Japanese film aesthetic in telling an African American's story, giving audiences the opportunity to think beyond familiar cultural identities.

How an African-American from Oakland became part of Japan's film industry.

The turnout at Saturday's immigration march in Los Angeles far surpassed that of recent years, a signal that the grassroots may have taken back the reins in the movement for immigration reform.

An unassuming hillside home a couple of miles from Downtown Los Angeles contains what could be the world's largest archive of recordings and various items that tell the story of the musical form in the U.S.

County supervisor lauds her efforts on 'green' economic development and focus on under-served communities during three-year stint at city redevelopment agency.

Congressional appointment has Yechan Kim ready to set sail from the Westlake district on the edge of Downtown to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Staff positions to be cut at facility near landmark tourist attraction as search for non-profit to fill funding gap continues; William Grant center untouched for now, and community members are organizing in push to keep it that way.

Public demonstrations in recent years have offered indicators of a push-pull relationship between grassroots and the political class. Saturday's march in Los Angeles could show which side has the upper hand.

Divorce is tough enough, so who needs a message from the feds in the middle of settlement negotiations? Turns out that she did.

Los Angeles Angels star calls players from Caribbean 'impostors' compared to African-Americans. Here's hoping the flap brings a better understanding of blackness.

Judge tells governor he is still 'haunted' by fears of injustice in the case of Rosa Maria Sanchez. She was a legal immigrant at the time of her conviction in 1980s, but a release without pardon left her as a convicted felon, and authorities sent her back to Mexico.

Perceived divisions just don't hold up as African-American leaders address the largely Latino crowd while students from Howard University join the cause.

The crowds exceeded the organizers' expectations at the rally for immigration rights in Washington D.C. The rally was intended to get the attention of lawmakers but also brought together immigrant movements and their leaders from across the country.

An East Los Angeles social group joins with an Internet-based organization for Latinas to make a contribution to a program that aims to bring comfort to kids in need.

Local activists plan a Downtown demonstration for the week after the upcoming action at the U.S. Capitol. They also plan to follow-up by calling local Democrats in Congress to live up to promises.

Charmaine Clamor will take a turn on a new double CD from former Talking Heads member and Fatboy Slim, who have written a disco-pop opera about former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos.

Jimmy Jean-Louis plays a man with the ability to erase the memories of others. In real life he wants everyone to remember that Haiti needs help.

It's easy to knock right-wing Republicans, but go below the surface and you'll start hearing this question: Have members of the generation who reaped the first harvest of the Civil Rights movement grown too reluctant to question African-American politicians?

Luis Martinez is the man behind the fabulous floral arrangements at the Academy Awards... and the Grammys... and the Emmys... and the Golden Globes. Here's how he does it.

Congressman tells community gathering that it will take time and hard work, adding that participation in the census will make the road easier by giving politicians a clear view of the growing numbers of Latinos throughout the U.S.

First wave of forms goes to rural areas while Census Bureau officials continue to encourage participation, offer reminders that information is confidential, with fines and prison time for violations of privacy.

County officials help celebrate some success stories, acknowledging reunifications of parents with children who had been taken from them by authorities. Support programs seen as a key to keeping them together.

Andre Birotte, Jr., the son of immigrants from the Caribbean island, allows a brief break from the devastating news of recent weeks with ceremonies where he assumed the office of U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles.

Syesha Mercado and Adrienne Warren get to live their dreams thanks to their leading roles in the production, which is currently on stage at the Ahmanson.

Project also calls for classrooms and labs to train youths in digital arts.

Father Gregory Boyle's longstanding work with youngsters caught in cycles of violence has been enough to fill a volume of vignettes — and all proceeds will go to the non-profit that's a centerpiece of his mission.

Virgelia Villegas mortgaged her house to defend Miss Asia USA Pageant against a lawsuit filed by billionaire Trump's Miss USA organization.

Oliver Tolentino just opened his Melrose Avenue boutique eight months ago, so believe him when he says he's honored just to be nominated. You can even believe him if he tells you he owes it all to pineapples and bananas.

He'll succeed Deputy Chief Sergio Diaz, who oversaw drops in crime throughout central city while playing key role in repairing community relations on the wake of the May Day melee in 2007.

Most of the acts were under-the-radar talents — but that might change, because they had the good times rolling throughout the 2-day event.

A City Councilmember's request for review of policies on newsstand permits sparks rumor of ethnic bias in plan to renovate the famed thoroughfare. More explanation will be needed to prevent perception from becoming reality.

Hospital executive in upscale suburb expected to enter latest guilty plea on using homeless folks in hard-pressed Downtown neighborhood as part of scheme to defraud Medicare and Medi-Cal programs.

The middle-class residential district has seen a number of the community groups spring up — and crime go down in their wake.

Metopolitan L.A. Community Events for March, 2010

A combination of factors leave some skeptical and others downright cynical — not to mention fearful that doctors will let them die in order to use harvest their organs for transplant patients.