Archive for the ‘Kim’s Kronicles’ Category

26th Annual Children’s Christmas Store Drive-Thru Village

Cover photo: Lovely, Mom Lakisha and Derrion Kennedy. Inside photo: D Jay, Father Josef, Alshell, Teaonna and Tyler Taylor. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster LONG BEACH CA – It wasn’t the usual flurry of children being escorted by Santa’s Helpers to pick out toys, shoes and other items...
December 28th, 2020 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Remembering the Legacy of Bishop Rance Allen

Cover and Inside Photo- Bishop Rance Allen at the BET Celebration of Gospel published in 2013. Photo by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster On Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, I was listening to 102.3 KJLH radio when it was announced that Bishop Rance Allen, 71 years old, founder of the Rance Allen Group...
November 4th, 2020 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Hundreds Gather in the Memory of George Floyd

Cover photo: Clergy from all faiths show their solidarity in support of George Floyd. Inside photo- Protesters gather in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest the senseless killing of George Floyd by police officers. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster LOS ANGELES CA – Hundreds gathered...
June 9th, 2020 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Cover photo: Theater Patron Allen Wallace, 94 years old WW II Veteran & current Cross Guard/City of Long Beach, enjoys “Lady Day.” Inside photo- Karole Foreman and Stephan Terry. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster Long Beach CA – Billie Holiday was crowned “Lady Day” by...
January 10th, 2020 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

32nd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival

Cover and Inside photo: Los Angeles icon and violinist Karen Briggs electrifies The Long Beach Jazz Festival, performing in two groups. Photo by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster This year continues with the Festival theme,”A Healthy Taste of Jazz.”  Health & Wellness Pavilion Speakers included:  Dr....
August 17th, 2019 | Columnists, Jazz N LA, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

H.U.F. Gives Scholarships & Celebrates Fathers

Cover and Inside Photo- Legendary Gospel Artist Donnie McClurkin. Photo by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster LONG BEACH CA –  The 17th Annual Honoring Unsung Fathers (H.U.F.)Awards & Scholarship Brunch was held at the Long Beach Hilton Hotel on  Father’s Day June 16.  Judge Mablean Ephriam established...
August 5th, 2019 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Singer Marvin Gaye Gets Postage Stamp

Inside and Cover photo- Ron Brewington, an icon of the African American community, shown at a recent dedication of a post office named after Marvin Gaye, was instrumental in the publication of the Marvin Gaye stamp. Photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster Los Angeles CA – A long time coming but the...
July 19th, 2019 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Post Office Named for Legendary Singer Marvin Gaye

  Cover and inside photo- Zeola Gaye, sister of Marvin Gaye is jubilant after a post office in Los Angeles is dedicated to him.   By Kim Webster Los Angeles, CA- On June 15, 2019 Congress-member Karen Bass, LA City Council President Herb Wesson, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and many...
June 25th, 2019 | Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Rodeo Road in L.A. Renamed to Obama Boulevard

Cover photo- Obama Boulevard Sign. Inside photo- Charles Reese and Friends. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster LOS ANGELES CA – Over 20,000 people came together on May 4 2019 to celebrate the renaming of Rodeo Rd to President Barack Obama Boulevard.  How fitting that two great men are historically...
May 10th, 2019 | Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Christmas Gift Store Brings Children Joy

Cover and Inside photo. (L-R) Marley Booth, Travis Johnson (in front), Nyzaire Womble and Olivia Johnson. by Kim Webster LONG BEACH CA – A suite in the Long Beach Hilton Hotel was transformed into the New Image Christmas Store for over 2,000 children. The Long Beach Poly High School Jazz Choir sung...
December 25th, 2018 | Kim's Kronicles | Read More