Holiday themed cover art for radio single 'Love You At Christmas Time" by The Unit, Sy Smith

SoulTracks Brings Holiday Music Cheer for ‘New Christmas Standards’ by The Unit

SoulTracks published a merry review of New Christmas Standards by The Unit, giving shine to the holiday music album and its featured artists. In a ‘First Listen’ article, SoulTracks senior writer, Howard Dukes, describes it as “an energetic amalgamation of artists …” offering a cheery overview of its soulful, R&B tracks. Neo-soul artist, songwriter and […]

Cover art for song "Bamboo" performed by Rashondra Angelle

New Music: “BAMBOO” by Rashondra Angelle

“BAMBOO” by Rashondra Angelle is a soulful, vocal house music anthem that declares resilience and echoes human sentiments from the soul. Nearly 10 years after releasing her debut indie soul album, The After Glow, Los Angeles singer-songwriter and poet, Rashondra Angelle, is back with new music. She returns to L.A.’s underground with a strong hold […]

Artist MsTmusze wearing white dress, decorative scarf and hat in Long Beach

Say, Word. An Interview with Poet, Artist and Arts Resource, MsTmusze

Nearly 30 years of artistry and live performances accompany her wherever she goes. If it isn’t the cheerfulness of her voice, the spryness of her laughter and smile, or the steadiness of her beat when she grabs the mic, you will know by her presence when MsTmusze arrives. Throughout Long Beach and L.A., the talented […]

Andy Street Community Association 11th Annual Black History Month event celebrating Mayor Rex Richardson

ASCA Presents “Forging The Future: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

Andy Street Community Association (ASCA) presents their 11th Annual Black History Month event in Long Beach on Friday, February 10, 2023 celebrating African American achievements, legacy, youth education, CEOs demonstrating diversity excellence, and the city’s first-ever African American mayor, Mayor Rex Richardson. It is indeed historic. Residents of the city of Long Beach, CA elected […]

Food Equity Champion, Tony Damico

Supporting Food Equity Champions, Tony Damico & Long Beach Fresh

In 2020, we collaborated on Garden Conversations, a spontaneous, virtual panel event in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Tony Damico used his exceptional communication skills to help moderate the event, and we, along with guest panelists, set out to have a collaborative discussion about healthy food: access to it all, growing our own, and […]

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Form and Purpose: An Interview with Dancer and Educator, Laila Abdullah

As a dancer and educator, Laila Abdullah brings her whole self to her art, her stages and her students. When COVID hit in 2020, she quickly pivoted to distance learning with Zoom — upskilling on the spot, to continue teaching her physical ed/dance students at LAUSD’s James A. Foshay Learning Center. Abdullah further embraced the […]