How to Confidently Accept, Embrace and Let Out Who You Truly Are

Kim Somers Egelsee. By Kim Somers Egelsee In 2017 we are caught up in pop culture, politics, social media and more. Plastic surgery, Botox, high fashion and stilettos seem to define some people like a brand. It’s easy for some to substitute material things for inner depth and beauty. The key is...

June 21st, 2017 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

L.A. CLIPPERS HIRE JERRY WEST

Jerry West. Photo by Eric Risberg. By The Clippers PR Department Los Angeles, CA -The L.A. Clippers yesterday announced the hiring of Jerry West, who will serve as a consultant for the team. West brings many accolades to the Clippers, including being named a two-time NBA Executive of the Year (1995,...

June 21st, 2017 | News, Sports | Read More

Wanted- Black Men For Education 18-75

Cover Photo: Older Black men, as well as younger Black men can still get an education in California-for free! The Scoop LA’s Buddy Sampson(L) and business professional Julien Dothard(R) graduated from Los Angeles Valley College June 6th. Inside Photo- Sherry A. Rodriguez, Ed.D. Associate Dean,...

June 14th, 2017 | Community News, News | Read More

Celebrating Black Music Month with First Lady of Motown Claudette Robinson

Cover Photo: Claudette Robinson. Inside Photo: (L-R) Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson 8th District, Rae’Ven Kelly, Councilmember Curren D Price Jr. 9th District, Ms Claudette Robinson, Tamala Robinson, Norwood Young, Iris Gordy and Janie Bradford. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster LOS...

June 13th, 2017 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Billy Porter at the Grammy Museum

Cover Photo- Billy Porter electrifies, taking the stage in an eye-popping outfit. Inside Photo- Porter in a pensive mood. Photos by Rebecca Sapp. A Transition of Intention By Aimee Musser and Ross Kolde There’s a new attitude resonant in the LGBT front lines. It’s no longer an armada of mere...

June 5th, 2017 | Columnists | Read More

39 Steps

By Ross Kolde Cover Photo- Joseph Anarumo (l.), Sam Grey, Skip Pipo. Inside Photo. Stefanie Anarumo (l.), Joseph Anarumo, Skip Pipo, Sam Grey. Both photos by Amber Thomas. By Ross Kolde Having grown up in the area, and having come to the place for all manner of recreational purposes over the years, it...

May 9th, 2017 | Entertainment | Read More

Stars Came Out In Full Force For The Bodyguard At Pantages

Cover and Inside Photos- Comedienne Margaret Cho, showing off her tattoo, was one of the many celebrities that showed up at the Pantages Theatre. Both photos by Lamar Webster. By Lamar Webster Hollywood, CA- The Hollywood entertainment community came out in full force for the opening of The Bodyguard...

May 8th, 2017 | Entertainment | Read More

AHMANSON THEATRE TO THROW CAST PARTY SATURDAY, MAY 13 FOR ALL “INTO THE WOODS” ACTORS FROM ANY PRODUCTION

Laurie Veldheer as Cinderella with Eleasha Gamble, Anthony Chatmon II and Vanessa Reseland in the Fiasco Theater production of “Into the Woods,” which plays April 4 through May 14, 2017, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. For tickets and information, please visit CenterTheatreGroup.org or...

May 8th, 2017 | Entertainment, News2 | Read More

A J Crawford Celebrates 55 Years in the Community

A J Crawford. Cover and Inside Photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster “When I first came to Los Angeles, I realized you have to have some type of skill or some type of profession,” said A J Crawford who opened A and J Shoe Service Center in 1962. He attended a trade school for shoe repair in Louisiana...

May 6th, 2017 | Community News, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Celebrating Women in History with Elaine Brown

By Kim Webster March 1, 2017 began the month long celebration of National Women’s History Month. Established in March 1911 as International Women’s Day, the celebration has evolved and this month is dedicated to the historical contributions made by all women. How fitting that author, activist, and...

March 8th, 2017 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More