May 21, 2013

Local Elected Official Leads Charge to Help Raise Funds to Bury Slain Pasadena Teen

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Emotional plea from Kenneth McDade, father of Kendrec McDade on KJLH-FM in Los Angeles Carson, Calif. – Carson City Councilmember Mike Gipson will lead a rally calling for justice for Trayvon Martin Tuesday, April 3 at 5 p.m. at City Hall.  Rally participants include California State Assemblymember Isadore Hall III, Minister Tony Muhammad and members [...]




Father of Kendrec McDade Makes Emotional Plea on Stevie Wonder’s KJLH (Audio)

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An Emotional Kenneth McDade Breaks Down Live On Air on Stevie Wonder’s KJLH-FM in Los Angeles As Family Tries to Raise Funds to Bury Son Killed by Police Also, forensic voice expert Tom Owens explains why it’s not George Zimmerman’s voice crying for help *Inglewood, Calif. – Kenneth McDade, the father of Kendrec McDade, the [...]




Pasadena Police Kill Teenager and Blame Man that made Fake 911 Call

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*The world is finally seeing the travesty of all the crimes in America that are finally getting 15 minutes of national attention because of the Trayvon Martin case. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) The inconsistencies between police reports and the facts are being brought to [...]




Emmy Winner Wayne Brady Joins ‘Starry Concert for Victor: A Benefit’ in Pasadena

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*PASADENA, CA – Emmy winner Wayne Brady, renowned for Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and currently the host of Let’s Make A Deal, will perform in CONCERT FOR VICTOR: A Benefit at the intimate Carrie Hamilton Theatre at The Pasadena Playhouse. Brady appeared last year in RENT at The Hollywood Bowl, and starred as Billy [...]




Erykah Badu Rocks UNCF Stage and Denies Romance with D.O.C.

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*Oh, it’s just a great year for concerts, music and good sounds. Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Musiq Soulchild came together on Sunday for the 33rd Annual United Negro College Fund’s Evening of Stars fundraising ceremony in Pasadena, Calif. While the event was all about highlighting outstanding students who have attended or are currently enrolled [...]




UNCF Hosts 33rd Annual Stars Event in Pasadena, California

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*The United Negro College Fund will be hosting its annual star studded event, An Evening with Stars in Pasadena, Calif. Aug. 14 for the 33rd year in a row. And guess who’s on the line-up for the night? Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Marsha Abrosius, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild and Miguel will be lighting the stage will [...]




EUR on the Scene: 3rd Annual Jazzy Jam Pasadena

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*Pasadena – The 3rd Annual Jazzy Jam-Pasadena: Education for Empowerment Benefit Concert was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. This worthy benefit concert with the proceeds supporting enrichment programs for children and youth served by Charity Events LA and Flintridge Center was held in Central Park on a cool, overcast day. An enthusiastic crowd was [...]




Turner’s Two Cents (Video): Life Lessons In Bronze: The Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial

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*The magnificent sculptures of trailblazing athletes Jackie Robinson and Mack Robinson across the street from City Hall in Pasadena, California are breathtaking reminders that that African-American history is American history.  The massive metal effigies are covered with inscriptions trumpeting the Robinson brothers’ stellar achievements in sports and in life.  With all of their heroism on [...]




We Remember Teena Marie: Renowned Musician Dies at at 54

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*It started with a phone call from RadioFacts.com editor/publisher Kevin Ross to me asking “Is it true?” Is what true I responded. “That Teena Marie died,” he said. Of course I was dumbstruck and had no answer. Since I’ve known Teena for almost thirty years, I immediately called her house and her assistant Meeko answered [...]