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Saturday, June 7: 14th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration

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RIVERSIDE, CA- It’s that time of year again…the 14th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bordwell Park/Stratton Community Center located at 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Riverside (92507). Come enjoy a free community event filled with fun activities which include a mini museum; entertainment; local talent music of gospel, jazz, hip-hop and rock; food and merchandise vendors; health and community services; children’s activities; workshops and much more. For more information visit www.JuneteenthSoCal.org or call (888) 752-1619.

 

The Riverside Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Awards Local Scholarships

Kappa Youth Honorees

Kappa Youth Honorees

RIVERSIDE, CA- The Riverside Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc introduced four of six winners of their 2014 Diamond Foundation Scholarship. These four received a total of $5,000. The scholars were introduced to the public at the San Bernardino Valley Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 36th Annual Scholarship Breakfast Ball on Saturday, May 10. All recipients will be introduced again at the Chapter’s White Linen Party/Charity Bachelor Auction on July 19 at the Life Arts Center in Riverside.

Mohamed Jawara attends Redlands High School and begins medical studies at UC Riverside. Zackery Maroste attends Granite Hills High School and will attend California Baptist University. Stephen Sanford attends Sultana High School and is going to Northwestern University. Cameron Tatum attends Carter High School and plans to attend Arizona State University. Congratulations graduates! Through these and other activities, the Chapter looks to give others who want to assist our youth, a partner that is hard at work.  For mpre information visit www.crimsonandcreamevents.com

Thursday, May 22: Bill Cosby

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He is one of America’s most beloved comedians of all time. Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, television shows, iconic albums and bestselling books. All without using offensive language or risqué topics to get laughs. Enjoy an evening with ‘The Cos’ as he gives the twist of ridiculous to everyday faults, foibles and successes and makes them a recognizable slice of life. He will be performing on Thursday, May 22 at San Manuel Indian and Bingo Casino, 777 San Manuel Boulevard in Highland. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 and range from $40, $50 and $60. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All patrons must be 21 and over to enter the casino. Visit www.sanmanuel.com to purchase tickets.

Friday, May 23- Sunday, May 25: 4th Annual California Roots Music Fest (3 Days / 2 Stages)

Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25 featuring Steel Pulse, J Boog, Katchafite, Stick Figure, The Expanders and many more. On Saturday, May 24, Rebelution, Ziggy Marley, Iration, Alborosie, Zion and others will be performing. On Sunday, May 25, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, 311, Pepper, The Green, Skunk Records 25th Anniversary Live on Stage, Groundation, and the New Kingston Band will be performing. The fest will be held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey. Camping is available. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visitwww.californiarootsfestival.com.

Wednesday, May 21: Actress Elise Neal to host debut performance with R&B group “Assorted Flavors”

Group Assorted Flavors: Zena Foster, Elise Neal and Mercedes Nelson

Group Assorted Flavors: Zena Foster, Elise Neal and Mercedes Nelson

LOS ANGELES, CA – Next Wednesday, May 21, NAACP Image Award nominated actress Elise Neal will be gracing the Rooftop 3100 stage with her new R&B group, “Assorted Flavors” for a special debut performance and television taping.

Elise Neal began her career on daytime television through a series of TV shows, initially landing the soap opera Loving on ABC and NBC’s seaQuest 2032, before securing her most notorious role on The Hughleys, starring as comedian D.L. Hughley’s wife. A multi-talented Neal was simultaneously featured in hit music videos, including Aretha Franklin’s “A Rose Is Still a Rose,” before quickly transitioning into film debuts such as Mission to Mars, Money Talks, and Paid in Full.  
In 2005, Neal landed a role in Hustle & Flow along side Terrence Howard and Ludacris playing Anthony Anderson’s wife. The film itself gained immense praise from critics and garnered the cast NAACP Image and SAG award nominations, as well as an individual NAACP Image Award nom for Neal.
More recently, Neal has moved back to television, being featured in hit shows such as The Soul Man, Scandal, and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Expanding her creative talent, Neal has moved towards production while developing and starring in a new R&B group, “Assorted Flavors”.
For more information and/or media inquiries, please call DF Enterprizes at 213.380.0457 or email them at info@rooftop3100.net.

Saturday, May 20: Young Visionaries Presents…Scholarship and Awards Gala

Iron-Sharpens-Iron-Gala-2014Tuesday, May 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at CSU San Bernardino (Santos Manuel Union Building), 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino 92407. The host of the event is actor Noel G. and the co-host will be 99.1 KGGI radio personality and author Diana Wehbe. Tickets and $50 with dinner. Early bird tickets before April 30 are $40. For more information, contact Karla Stone at (909) 521-8621 or by email at gala@yvla-ie.org.

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