Continue reading along with John: I arrived home around 6 a.m. when my memoir takes on its other deeper meaning. Gracing our dining table was an open Oxnard-Press Courier newspaper dated, Thursday, March 25, 1965, and staring at my tired eyes was the headline, “Today I am a Negro, declares Port Pastor in rights March.” I was overwhelmed because I was home with my … [Read more...] about ‘Today, I am a Negro’ – Part IV: Drama of Redemption
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Film Screening Challenges Arab Stereotypes in Media
Photos by Shawn Jones The Hollywood cinema has long played into extreme stereotypes about Arabic people, which imply that the Middle East is a land of cultural “otherness” and jam-packed full of a people who do not understand or respect Western beliefs and should therefore be treated as sub-human. These beliefs have been propagated by decades of misrepresentation in the … [Read more...] about Film Screening Challenges Arab Stereotypes in Media
Concert Corner: The Griswolds
Photos by Matt BentonThe alternative hit band, Walk The Moon stopped in L.A. at the Hollywood Palladium this past Thursday for their 2015 North American tour featuring the extremely talented indie rock band, The Griswolds whose breakout single ‘Heart of a Lion’ was an iTunes Single of the Week. Walk The Moon is on tour for their second studio album, ‘Talking … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: The Griswolds
5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
As a coffee enthusiast myself (I prefer the term “enthusiast” over “addict”) I have always been amazed by the percentage of our population who are able to function normally without caffeine. I’m even more amazed by the percentage that actually dislike coffee. Coffee is especially popular among college students. Senior Stacey Lee describes herself as a shameless coffee … [Read more...] about 5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
Vinyl Theatre: The Band that Should Be on Your Radar
This past Wednesday, the El Rey Theatre did it again adding to the long list of popular bands who have passed through their doors since their 2015 line up was announced. The five-piece American synth-rock band, Magic Man, has quickly evolved from just two preschool friends. They’ve not only released their first music video, but they’ve made their debut TV appearance on VH1. … [Read more...] about Vinyl Theatre: The Band that Should Be on Your Radar