L.A. Watts Times Weekender Newspaper

02/24/2022

The California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia–a major exhibition featuring over 120 ancient artifacts. Journey back 900 years to discover engineering and cultural marvels of a vast empire and use the tools of science to explore the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of what was once the most extensive metropolis in the world. Enhance your experience and see the IMAX movie Angkor 3D: The Lost Empire of Cambodia on our 7-story screen!

https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/angkor-the-lost-empire-of-cambodia

01/15/2022

11/26/2021

Double tap if you got the Itis,

11/25/2021

Racial disparities in kids' vaccinations are hard to track

Read full story, click the link in bio


More Details Below
http://ow.ly/au4R50GPne3

In Michigan, Connecticut and Washington, D.C., white children got vaccinated at much higher rates than their Black counterparts. But in New York City, white children between 13 and 17 are vaccinated at lower rates than Black, Latino and Asian kids.

11/15/2021

Bishop Aims to Revive Woodlawn Memorial Park; Once abandoned and overrun with weeds, Compton’s historic cemetery looks much better thanks to Celestina Bishop and OSAAT

Last year, Celestina Bishop went to visit the burial sites of her mother, sisters and grandmother on Mother’s Day. Her loved ones were interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Compton.

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/Eya550GMNCl

11/15/2021

To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate; The Challenge Facing Black Businesses and The People Who Work There

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 Pandemic has been a challenge to every business. But the challenges that are facing African American-owned businesses is an even greater one.

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/GUoB50GMNtY

-19

11/13/2021

Legendary R&B/Disco Artist Jody Watley is Back

Jody Watley, the Grammy-winning, trendsetting pioneer in music, video, and fashion new dance remix album entitled, Renderings includes the anthem, Not A Single Day Goes By featuring Levi Seacer formerly of Prince’s NPG.

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/gMXk50GMNqE

&b

11/13/2021

Rapper Travis Scott Devastated by Eight Deaths at Houston Festival

Fans of the multiplatinum rapper, Travis Scott (born Jacques Berman Webster II), will immediately tell you that you must experience his live show. Scott who is also aptly called by many - the master conductor and crowned king of crowd surfers, stage divers, and chief encourager of the chaotic, is reportedly devasted by the deaths of eight people and injuries to hundreds of fans who attended the latest installment of his “Astroworld” music festival at NRG Park in Houston, TX.

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/WLLy50GMNs4

11/13/2021

Will Downing Releases Long Awaited New Album

The wait is over!

GRAMMY® nominated R&B singer, songwriter and producer Will Downing releases latest album, “Sophisticated Soul,” - now available!

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/qYqg50GMNnP

11/13/2021

City Section Football Playoff Update

The quarter finals of the L.A. City Football Division I Playoff Bracket is set for Friday, November 12. The 1st seeded Dorsey High Dons (9-3) will face off against 9th seeded Cleveland High Cavaliers (7-2), at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/phlv50GMNvA

11/13/2021

Kiesha Nix Makes History as First Black Woman VP for the Lakers

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/TeMo50GMNl7

11/10/2021

LeadersUp teamed up with Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation to host another career fair! Come out for free career coaching and the chance to shoot your shot with quality employers. Get ready to bring your A-game and register today (link in bio).

11/10/2021

LeadersUp teamed up with Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation to host another career fair! Come out for free career coaching and the chance to shoot your shot with quality employers. Get ready to bring your A-game and register today (link in bio).

11/09/2021

Western Ave Redesign Project; Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson will use a series of events to engage the community around a major street redesign project

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/xHb750GGyBs

11/08/2021

Senate Republicans Again Shoot Down John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/k9lN50GGwSf

11/07/2021

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here!! Are you turning 65? Confused about your Medicare Options? Come and get your questions answered at no cost!!

Medicare Drive Thru Event with a Free Care Package
Location is the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (Upper Level of the Sears parking lot on Stocker) Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 9am to 12pm.

There will be License Medicare Agents (including Spanish speaking) to help you with your questions. This is all Covid Safe!!

Reserve your Package (866) 493-0485 TTY 711 M-F 9am - 5pm

For more information go to: http://ow.ly/zAPk50GHRqT

11/07/2021

Tupac Shakur’s Life, Legacy to be Subject of Massive Exhibit

Read Full Story: http://ow.ly/taSo50GGAis