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Dominique DiPrima
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Medical Marijuana: Should it be banned?
Aug 9, 2012Tap to summarizeMedical marijuana advocate attorney David Welch and L.A. County District Attorney Joseph Esposito Joseph Esposito, Director of the Bureau of Specialized Prosecutions for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office and David Welch, principal in a trial law firm that represents over 100 medical marijuana collectives will debated the merits of banning medical marijuana. About the Guests Joseph Esposito has led a distinguished career as a prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office since 1989. Currently Director of the Bureau of Specialized Prosecutions, he previously served in several divisions, including as Head Deputy in the Major Narcotics Division, Assistant Head Deputy of the Hardcore Gang Division, Special Assistant in the Bureau of Central Operations, and Felony Trial Deputy in the Hate Crimes Suppression Unit and Central Trials. Professor Esposito has been recognized for his outstanding skills in the courtroom by such entities as the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, and Justice for Homicide Victims who named him as Prosecutor of the Decade in 1999. Website: http://www.da.co.la.ca.us Phone: (213) 974-3512 D|R Welch Attorneys at Law, led by principal David Welch, is primarily a trial law firm focused on assisting our clients navigate California’s complicated medical marijuana laws. Dedicated to serving qualified patients and primary caregivers throughout Southern California to provide aggressive, knowledgeable representation in all areas of the medical marijuana law “FROM PLANT TO PATIENT,” David represents over 100 medical marijuana collectives in Los Angeles City. Website: http://www.drwelchlaw.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/Prop215Atty Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Proposition-215-Attorney/94869878360 Phone: (213) 596-9008 The post Medical Marijuana: Should it be banned? appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →BRENDA “Darcel” LEE
Aug 1, 2012Tap to summarizeBrenda “Darcel” Lee, is the Executive Director of the California Black Health Network and an Inglewood native. Formerly the Associate Director for Emergency Management and Planning at the California Primary Care Association, Darcel brings over 30 years of healthcare policy, legislative, and leadership experience to CBHN. Darcel began her healthcare career with Hospital Affiliates International (HAI) in Nashville, TN. She lives in Glen Cove, California with her husband, Yusuf Jamal Lee, also a healthcare professional managing primary care clinics for the San Francisco Veterans Medical Center. The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is a statewide not-for-profit established in 1978. The mission of CBHN is to improve the health status of people of African descent in California and to eliminate health disparities through legislative, administrative, and media advocacy. California Black Health Network is headquartered in Sacramento, California. Through the Colors of Commitment Building Healthy Communities Initiative, CBHN seeks to realize its vision of seeing healthy families in healthy communities throughout California. To learn more about CBHN, our programs, policy agenda, and initiatives, visit the CBHN homepage at www.cablackhealthnetwork.org. Public Guest Contact Info Website: http://cablackhealthnetwork.org/ Twitter: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Black-Health-Network/118618544875866 Phone: 916-333-0613 Email: info@cablackhealthnetwork.org The post BRENDA “Darcel” LEE appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →COACH “E’s” UTP – Young Women Scholars
Jul 26, 2012Tap to summarize ERICH NALL (COACH “E”) (FAR RIGHT), Personal Trainer, Owner & Founder of Ultimate Transformation in Los Angeles and Author “21 Days to Ultimate Health and Wellness”. TAHIRAH NALL (2ND RIGHT), Coach “E’s” daughter. She’s been in the Ultimate Transformations Program her entire life. She trains and runs track now, and even though she’s not going to run track in college, she will be going to Howard University next year to study political science and english. RAVEN MILLER (CNTR RIGHT), She is a student at St. Mary’s Academy and in her senior year there. She met Coach E through her father who had heard about Coach E on the Front Page. She’s currently involved in the Ultimate Transformation Program and is very encouraged and inspired by the program to pursue her future goalsand aspirations. MORGAN THOMAS (2ND LEFT), She attends St. John’s University in Queens New York. She got on the Women’s Volleyball Team there last year. She was introduced to Coach e through her older brother, Justin Thomas, who used to train with Coach E during the time he played basketball. She’s currently in the Ultimate Transformation Program and very happy with the results she’s getting. COURTNEY MORNING (FAR LEFT), She’s a student at El Camino College. She is a student athlete on the track team for the 400 and 800 meeters. She’s been running for almost 5 years and she loves it. She met Coach E through her grandfather, Frank Davie, and started training with him soon as they met. She loves the results she’s getting in the Ultimate Transformation Program and about Coach E, she says: “He’s great”! Coach “E’s” ULTIMATE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM: Website: www.ultimatetransformation.com The post COACH “E’s” UTP – Young Women Scholars appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →LYNN JACKSON
Jul 12, 2012Tap to summarize LYNN JACKSON, Great, Great, Grand Daughter of Dred & Harriett Scott, President and Founder of “The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation”. She formerly was a major manager at the Brian Cave Law Firm. She has a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (S.I.U.E.), and she currently teaches “Biblical Apologetics”. *Transformation Agenda (Reversing Legacy of Slavery) *March of 1867 Petition was Filed *2007 was the 150th Anniversary of “The Dred Scott Decision” Book: “Dred and Harriett Scott: Their Family Story” There’s also a Coloring Book . For donations, support and more info contact, call or visit the website. Website: www.thedredscottfoundation.org The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation P.O. Box 2009 St. Louis, MO 63032-2009 Email: info@thedredscottfoundation.org Phone: (910) 964-8790 The post LYNN JACKSON appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →DR. FARID ZARIF
Jul 4, 2012Tap to summarizeDR. FARID ZARIF, PhD, NATURPATH, Director, Nutrition / Dietetics, MPH, ND, PhD, (MD/PhD candidate St. Luke’s University School of Medicine). He as Doctorates in: Clinical and Holistic Human Nutrition & Naturopathy: Masters in: Sports Medicine & Public Health. Over one hundred and fifty published articles. consisting of: Clinical and Holistic Treatments, Integrative Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, Gastroenterology, Weight Loss, Fitness, and Public Health. www.drzarif.com or call: 310-926-5115 or email: drzarif@drzarif.com The post DR. FARID ZARIF appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →Brijet Finister-Miss Black California USA 2012
Jul 2, 2012Tap to summarizeBrijet Finister has been named the new Miss Black California USA 2012. A Stockton native, and former professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders “Raiderettes,” Brijet is an undergraduate student at San Francisco State University, set to graduate with her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature on May 19, 2012. She graduated from Franlin High School in 2008 from the International Baccalaureate. Visit Brijet’s official fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/missblackcaliforniausa2012 To become a sponsor, visit her fund-raising page: http://www.gofundme.com/brijet4missblackca2012 The post Brijet Finister-Miss Black California USA 2012 appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →James Butts, Mayor of Inglewood
Jun 13, 2012Tap to summarizeMayor James Butts with First Lady Michelle Obama in Inglewood Guest: James Butts, Mayor of Inglewood James T. Butts, Jr. is the 12th and current Mayor of the City of Inglewood, California. He is the 4th African-American Mayor of the City of Inglewood. Previously he served the City of Inglewood for 19 years where he received several promotions until he was sworn in as Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Inglewood. In September 1991 he was sworn in as Chief of Police for the City of Santa Monica, California serving from 1991 to 2006. In August 2006 he was appointed to the position of Deputy Executive Director for Public Safety for the Los Angeles World Airports. Mayor Butts is bringing new life into Inglewood with the Madison Square Gardens project, Century Boulevard reconstruction, Hollywood Park Tomorrow Development, by increasing public safety and balancing the city’s budget. Madison Square Gardens In a recent front page Los Angeles Sentinel article, it was noted that during Mayor Butts’ first ‘state-of-the city’ address, he noted, ” … in the six weeks I have been your mayor, both the owner and the president of the Madison Square Garden Corporation (a billion-dollar entity), on three occasions, have flown to Inglewood to further negotiations in their quest to purchase, renovate, and operate the Forum as a concert venue once again” he explained to the voters. “If such an acquisition were to occur, it would be a very positive step for the community,” he said. Well, Inglewood recently approved that deal for MSG Forum, LLC, an entity of the group that owns Madison Square Garden in New York, to buy the Inglewood Forum. The 1968 building, designed by Charles Luckman, has been owned by the Faithful Central Bible Church since 2000. The City Council approved a Sign Overlay Zone that will allow “signage in the public right-of-way,” a zoning change, and a development agreement between the city and MSG that “provides for vested rights with respect to the use and operation of the Forum in exchange for specified commitments on annual ticket sales for the events at the Forum.” According to a May 8 staff report on the matter, MSG “intends to use the venue primarily for music and concert events” (the company also owns Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, and the Chicago Theatre, but this will be its first West Coast property). The staff report says that MSG will have to spend at least $50 million rehabbing the Forum and guarantee 300,000 ticket sales per year. MSG is “expected to enter into sponsorship agreements with various commercial enterprises, including most prominently food, beverage and consumer products, in order to finance the Forum’s rehabilitation, restoration and ongoing operation.” That ties in with its petition for extra signage–it’ll be allowed a 100 foot tall sign “with internally illuminated graphics” at the corner of Manchester and Prairie (where there’s already a marquee); light pole banners along Prairie, manchester, and Pincay; building banners between the Forum’s columns; rooftop signs; a sign for a new terrace that MSG will be building; and various parking lot, wayfinding, and entry signs. Phone: (310) 412-5300 www.cityofinglewood.org The post James Butts, Mayor of Inglewood appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →Election 2012: The Race for District Attorney
Jun 4, 2012Tap to summarizeLos Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley is retiring after holding the seat for more than a decade. The six candidates seeking the top job are Chief Deputy District Attorney Jackie Lacey, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and Deputy District Attorneys John Breault, Bobby Grace, Alan Jackson and Danette Myers. Three are African American –- Grace, Lacey and Meyers –- and two are women. Los Angeles County has never before had a black or female district attorney, so history could be made with this election. The position is arguably the most powerful job in L.A. County’s criminal justice system, as it oversees the prosecution of 60,000 felons annually and can be a steppingstone to higher office. County voters will cast their votes on June 5. To win outright, a candidate must get more than 50-percent of the vote. If that doesn’t happen, the top vote-getters will meet in a November runoff. Today, Dominique moderated a candidate’s forum on KJLH’s Front Page Show in advance of the election with three of the six candidates–Grace, Meyers, and Lacey. Carmen Trutanich refused to participate, citing that he’d come in October before the general election. Alan Jackson cancelled to attend an early morning breakfast, and John Breault never responded to the request for participation. Guests: Jackie Lacey, Chief Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers, Senior Deputy District Attorney Bobby Grace, Deputy District Attorney The post Election 2012: The Race for District Attorney appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →ELECTION 2012: What to look for in the next L.A. County District Attorney
May 28, 2012Tap to summarizePlay Show ___________________________________________________ Segment Producer: Jasmyne Cannick BACKGROUND On June 5, voters in Los Angeles County will select from 6 candidates the next District Attorney to replace Steve Cooley. The District Attorney prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes, including decisions involving the death penalty, life, and life without the possibility of parole, that occur within the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County, the largest local prosecutor’s office in the United States. According to California’s Public Policy Institute, African Americans are dramatically more likely to be imprisoned than are other groups. Among adult men in 2010, African Americans were incarcerated at a rate of 5,525 per 100,000, compared to 1,146 for Latinos, 671 for non-Latino whites, and 43 for Asians. Among women, African Americans were incarcerated at a rate of 342 per 100,000, compared to 57 for Latinas, 66 for non-Latina whites, and 5 for Asians. 133 death judgments, or 49 percent of the L.A. County’s total, have been against black defendants. The county has handed down 43 death judgments against black defendants for killing white victims and two death judgments against white defendants for killing black victims. Black defendants, additionally, are serving 45 percent of the county’s life-without-parole sentences. Monday, June 4, the candidates themselves will be on the Front Page to make their case to African American voters, but today, we here from some of Los Angeles’ most respected criminal defense attorneys–the lawyers who argue against the D.A. in what we as voters should be looking for in the next District Attorney. GUESTS NANA GYAMFI A graduate of UCLA’s Law School, since 1994, Nana Gyamfi has been a criminal defense attorney. In addition to being an attorney, Nana is a professor of Pan African Studies at Cal State Los Angeles. Email: nanagyamfi@aol.com JAAYE PERSON-LYNN At 29, Jaaye Person-Lynn is a graduate of Hampton University and Howard University School of Law. Currently, he works for the L.A. Public Defender’s Office. Email: jpersonlynn@gmail.com Twitter: @jaayeesq JAMON R. HICKS Jamon R. Hicks practices law in the areas of civil litigation and criminal defense, representing plaintiffs in state and federal courts for the Cochran Firm. His civil litigation experience involves wrongful death, serious personal injury, and police misconduct cases. He also has litigated numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal cases such as attempted murder, assaults on peace officers, terrorist threats, driving under the influence, drug and gun possession matters. Mr. Hicks received his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001 and his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2004. Phone: (323) 931-6200 Email: jhicks@cochranfirm.com The post ELECTION 2012: What to look for in the next L.A. County District Attorney appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
Transcribe →Hot Topic Tuesday: Skyy Fisher (5/8)
May 8, 2012Tap to summarizeLISTEN TO AUDIO Compton School Board Member Skyy Fisher, 28, joins the Front Page to discuss his recent controversial remarks on the Pigzradio show and the call for his resignation. Official Statement The following statement is in reference to Compton School Board Member Skyy Fisher’s, 28, recent controversial appearance on the Internet radio show Pigzradio. Fisher, who has played a Larry Elder type self-hating Black man character on the show for the past two years, recognizes that in hindsight, among other things, he should have stopped doing the show when he was elected to office in November 2011. First and foremost, my deep regret notwithstanding, I realize that I must take the time to address the underlying issues that have brought me to this point, my abuse of alcohol. As a result, I will be taking a leave of absence from my duties as a member of the Compton Unified Board of Trustees for the next 60 days to allow time for me to address a range of personal and health related issues and to seek treatment. I want to express my deep regret for recent statements that I made and others that have been attributed to me concerning the late Trayvon Martin, Compton Unified School District Interim Superintendent Karen Frison and a Compton Unified School District student and her family. I want to apologize to the individuals in question, their families and their friends. I understand and am deeply sorry for the unwarranted pain and emotional distress that my ill-conceived and inappropriate remarks caused them to experience. I apologize for my use of the f-word and the b-word. I have never been. homophobic and I do not condone the disrespecting of women. I also want to apologize to my colleagues on the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees, District employees and especially, to the students and community that we are privileged to serve. My comments have created an unnecessary distraction for a District on the brink of transformation and I know comes as a disappointment to my supporters and everyone engaged in the important work of educating Compton’s students. Again, I want to apologize to everyone affected by my remarks and respectfully request patience, forbearance and privacy while I undertake this journey. About Skyy Skyy Fisher was first elected to the Compton Unified School Board of Trustees on November 8, 2011. At the age of 28 years old, Skyy became the youngest member elected to the Compton Unified School District’s Board of Trustees and the youngest African-American elected official in Los Angeles County and Southern California. A native of Compton, Skyy was born, reared, and educated in public schools and is the proud product of Compton’s educational system having matriculated through Lynwood High School, Compton Community College, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. As a third generation resident of Compton, Skyy comes from a family steeped education and community service. Following in that tradition, Skyy has represented students, educational professionals, union members and their respective families in neighborhoods stretching from Compton to Washington, D.C. A champion for educational equality and organized labor, Skyy has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate who engages intricate issues on behalf of students, union members, and their families. Skyy began his community service as an early teen, volunteering with the Foster and Kinship Care Education Program at Compton Community College. Skyy continues to serve as a volunteer youth mentor. Even though he is only 28, Skyy has held many memberships and elected/appointed positions since embarking on journey in public service. skyyfisher.com The post Hot Topic Tuesday: Skyy Fisher (5/8) appeared first on Dominique DiPrima.
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