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What it do Inland Empire and neighboring cities. Here’s What It Do! I need you to come be a part of LUE Productions/Family First Entertainment Annual Urban Hip-hop and R&B Fashion Show Highlighting urban fashions and talent on Sunday, May 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. located at 114 Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino (92408). Last year’s event attracted over 300 community members and we’re looking to do the same if not more.

LUE P/FFE along with other community partners is excited about this multicultural event. It gives us an opportunity to come together and pay tribute to urban culture. The day will be a fusion of ART, FASHION, and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT for the entire family to enjoy! Hope to see you there!

The host of the event will be Westside Bugg and I (Keepnitmovin LUE) will be co-hosting. The DJ of the day will be DJ Upperkutt. There will be a great line up of local artists and performers which include Speaker Junkies, C-Nova, Paul Douglas, Hard Hitta Boyz, Mack Pepperboy, Retro 80’z, Westside Bugg, Xplosive Drill Team, Pahki, Mizfit, Fitz Taylor, Jeff Guerra, David Lira, CCM Camp, Dem Rock, Dunamis and Young Cali. Our featured designers are Denise Fashions by MeShaun Denise Holmes of Charleston SC, Leclair Couture by Ishanique Lomax, FFMGRD, G’s Vendetta, and MERCH Connections. To commemorate the designers, featured models include Miracle Davenport (Toddler Model), Lamarr Mattison (Male Teen Model), and Fitz Taylor (Male Model).

There will also be a special artistic feature by Mike the Barber of Cold Cutz Barbershop and special appearance from Sean Insanebluebandit Turner and Lashaun Turner of Blaze Indie L.A. The Mannequin Activities will be bringing out a jumper, providing food and giving out FREE haircuts. Other vendors and sponsors include Divas Basement, Westside Story Newspaper, Mike TV, Blaze Indie LA, Cold Cutz Barbershop. There is a donation entry fee of $3 for youth and $5 for adults.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s documentary “Teenage $ex 4 $ale: Human Trafficking in San Bernardino County” has received a nomination for the 2014 Emmy Awards. The announcement was made Tuesday by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Pacific Southwest Chapter at a nomination party held at the Mad House Comedy Club in San Diego. The film was nominated in the Documentary category for excellence in the creation of a formal, structured television presentation with dramatic impact of an event, condition or situation of current, cultural and/or historical significance.

“When I was younger I spent a year and a half overseas in the Philippines, and I saw first-hand the tragedy of human trafficking and the toll that it took on young girls who could be purchased for ten dollars an hour,” said Christopher Lee, who directed and edited the documentary.

“Those stories have always stayed with me, and now there are new stories, sadly taking shape in our own backyard. My hope all along was that this film would somehow inspire communities, law enforcement and government officials to push even harder in the battle against human trafficking.”

The film is a 45-minute documentary that delves into the problem of sexual exploitation in the nation’s largest county. From boastful pimps preying on young women to one woman’s quest to open a home for female victims, the film highlights a unique coalition of government agencies and how they are reaching deep into the community to eradicate human trafficking.

“I am so proud of the work of my public affairs officer, Chris Lee, and all those who helped create this film,” District Attorney Mike Ramos said. “From the undercover filming of the Player’s and Pimp Ball in Hollywood to the survivors who shared their stories, this was a team effort all the way. Ultimately, this is just another outlet to help shine a brighter light on those victimized by the terrible crime of human trafficking.”

The 40th Annual NATAS Pacific Chapter Awards will be presented June 14, 2014, at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. To view a copy of the entire film visit www.sbcountyda.org/ServicesInformation/ProsecutingCriminals/HumanTraffickingPros ecutionUnit/HostaScreeningoftheFilmTeenage$ex4$ale.aspx.

Voter Information Guides were delivered to voters’ mailboxes earlier this week for the June 3, 2014  Statewide Primary Election. Mail ballots will be delivered to voters on the permanent mail ballot list  beginning May 10, 2014.

Inside the Voter Information Guide, voters will find a Sample Ballot, as well as information regarding  voting, candidates, and measures. On the back cover of the Voter Information Guide, voters will find the  address of their assigned Election Day polling place. Voters are encouraged to hold on to their guide until  Election Day so that they can easily find their polling place.

Mail ballots are being delivered this week to voters on the permanent mail ballot list. However, voters can still  sign up to receive a mail ballot by filling out the Mail Ballot Application found in their Voter Information  Guide, by downloading an application from the Elections Office website, or by calling the Elections Office.  Voted mail ballots may be returned via the U.S. Postal Service, in person to any polling place on Election Day  or to one of the fifty-seven mail ballot drop-off locations prior to, and on Election Day. To find a mail ballot  drop-off location, voters can use the mail ballot drop-off map located on the Elections Office website.

Voters in this election are also able to vote early or request replacement mail ballots at the San Bernardino  County Elections Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on  Election Day, Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

For more information about this election, visit the Elections Office website, www.sbcountyelections.com,  or call (909) 387-8300.

LOS ANGELES, CA- On Saturday, May 10 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital and Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club, located at 1339 E. 120^th Street in Los Angeles (90059), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. come learn ways to manage your child’s health and wellness. There will be booths with community resources and information along with fun activities and games for the entire family. For more information contact Kellie Todd at (424) 271-2130 or ktodd@mlkch.org. This is a FREE and public event.

A program to systematically engage men in the embracement of values that are life-giving and life sustaining, for the benefit of themselves and their families. It is a multicultural educational class for fathers-to-be, which teaches the basic fundamentals and essentials of fatherhood. The workshop is facilitated by Terry Boykins, CEO of Street Positive, every Wednesday until June 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SBCUSD Family Resource Center, 1525 W. Highland Avenue in San Bernardino. Topics to be discussed include Economic Sustainability, Personal Growth, Legacy Building, Academic Achievement, and much more. This is a FREE workshop and refreshments will be provided.

Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Contractor RS&E and NAMI California will facilitate an art exhibition in Orange County titled, “See and Be Seen,” which features art created during hands-on arts workshops for persons facing mental health challenges. The Los Angeles County exhibition begins May 7 and ends May 20 at the Bleicher/Golightly Gallery, 1431 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica (90740). The gallery will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from noon until 10 p.m. For more information, please contact (310) 451-9983.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – In honor of Nurses Week, the Global Nursing Program will be showing the new film “The American Nurse” in the ASU Fox Theater in San Bernardino on Friday, May 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door or online at www.gNp193.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The American Nurse is a heart-warming documentary that gives a voice to nurses who are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing America, such as aging, war, poverty, prisons through the work and lives of five nurses. It is an examination of real people that will change how we think about nurses and how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. The American Nurse is an important contribution to America’s ongoing conversation about what it means to care.

Professionals that see the documentary can earn 1.5 CE credits through an arrangement with www.nurse.com. A portion of the proceeds from The American Nurse Project have been earmarked to a new scholarship program under the auspices of the American Nurses Foundation.

The historic ASU Fox Theater was originally opened in 1929 and was the site for the West Coast premiere of the original “King Kong” film in 1933. It is located at 374 West Court Street in downtown San Bernardino, just a block from City Hall across the street from the Bank of America.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is hosting the inaugural Law Enforcement Appreciation Basketball Game on Monday, May 5. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, students from all 10 District middle schools will play basketball against San Bernardino City Police and SBCUSD Police officers. Indian Springs High is located at 650 North Del Rosa Drive in San Bernardino. The District’s Youth Services Department and Creative Before- and Afterschool Programs for Success (CAPS) are hosting the event to help bring the community together and create stronger relationships between families and law enforcement. Community groups are invited to host free, interactive and informational booths at the event. Organizations that want to operate an interactive booth should contact Youth Services Specialists Susann Hazen or Elena Acevedo at (909) 880-6807. For more information regarding CAPS, visit www.sbcusd.com/CAPS.

MONTCLAIR, CA – Last week, Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Montclair) held the 2014 “Outstanding Teen of the Year” awards luncheon to honor teens from throughout the 35th Congressional District who were nominated by school superintendents for their exemplary academic work and civic participation.

A total of 12 teens were selected from cities within the 35^th Congressional District.

“It was a pleasure to recognize students who serve in their communities while maintaining excellent grades,” said Rep. Negrete McLeod. “I am confident they will be successful in their future endeavors.”

Students receiving the 2014 “Outstanding Teen of the Year” award were:

• Shaddy Viste, Bloomington
• Eric Barajas, Bloomington
• Kimberly Goodwin, Chino
• Donald Hall III, Chino
• Jacqueline Cornejo, Fontana
• Antonio Flores, Fontana
• Angelica Benitez, Montclair
• Fernando Fernandez, Montclair
• Sabrina Sedano, Ontario
• Edgar Ibarra, Ontario
• Ivon Pena, Pomona
• Joseph Orosco, Pomona

(l-r) From AMR – Shalon W., TFCF clients Lisa, Jen, Crystal, Jeanine, Amanda, Ariel, Mrs. Carter- Exec. Director of TFCF, From AMR Diana McCafferty and Andy S.

American Medical Response (AMR) Is Responding in Action to Assist The Time for Change Foundation. An AMR Ambulance came rolling into the Time for Change parking lot on Wednesday in order to respond to the overwhelming need for women’s clothing. AMR drivers and manager staff spent weeks collecting lightly used quality clothing to ensure that the clients at Time for Change have the required daily clothing needed and also professional clothing that will enable them to put their best foot forward when on a job interview.

Diana McCafferty, Manager of AMR Administration San Bernardino County came to Time for Change and asked, “How can we help Time for Change as a support partner?” Time for Change is grateful any time a company or individual asks the question, “How can we help your mission.” We thank the entire team that AMR brought to engage in the delivery of the gifted clothing and hygiene items. AMR is looking forward to expanding the engagement opportunities with Time for Change throughout the year. Diane McCafferty said, “AMR is honored to assist the residents of San Bernardino. Time for Change is making a direct impact in assisting those in need.”

About Time for Change Foundation

Time for Change Foundation’s mission is to empower disenfranchised low-income individuals and families by building leadership through evidence-based programs and housing to create self-sufficiency and thriving communities. AMR shares Time for Change Foundation dedication to solutions that are ending homelessness and providing a pathway for women who are looking to gain self-sufficiency for themselves and their children.