Selena Gomez Recalls Her Family’s Immigrant Experience in Virtual Graduation Address
Selena Gomez showed her support for immigrant college students experiencing more unusual graduation ceremonies this year.
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Amplify Africa Presents The Africa Day Festival
The Africa Day Virtual Festival is a three day event comprising a Pre-Party on May 23rd, The Thread – Tastemakers Africa’s signature virtual conference going down for the third time on May 24, and Amplify Africa’s Africa Day Celebration on May 25th. The festival brings together African and diasporan leaders, thinkers, movers, and doers to connect and share ways we can win together – especially in times of crisis.
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Grand Park’s Our L.A. Voices: A Pop-up Arts & Culture Fest Virtual Showcase
Los Angeles- Residents of Los Angeles are self quarantined in their homes, due to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID 19. These are the Stay Safe at Home Orders from State, City and County Officials.
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Manu Dibango, Afro-jazz & saxophone legend dies from coronavirus
The Immigrant Magazine after suspecting it was fake news from close sources to Manu now confirms the legend Manu Dibango who took soul makossa global, was one of the world’s most renowned saxophonist and a leader in Afro modern Jazz and World music has died of corona virus in Paris.
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The 4th Annual International Women-In- Diplomacy Day Honors Women In Leadership
Los Angeles, Ca, in honor of International Women’s Day, women diplomats alongside women government officials and NGO leaders celebrated the impact of women leaders in their communities.
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The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles Presents New Exhibition – St. Joseph’s Tables: Expressions of Devotion, Charity, and Abundance
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) recently unveiled a new temporary exhibition ‘St. Joseph’s Tables: Expressions of Devotion, Charity, and Abundance’ at a special pre-opening reception held on March 5, 2020. Joining IAMLA president Paul Pagnone and executive director Marianna Gatto on the evening were attorney Richard Barone, El Pueblo Monument General Manager Arturo Chavez, Fox 11’s Susan Hirasuna, attorney Gideon Kracov, Monsignor John Moretta and former El Pueblo Commission President Robert Vinson, and many other business leaders and community members.
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President Ali Bongo of Gabon And Family Under Investigation by The U.S. Department of Justice. First Lady Inge Bongo Under Subpoena!
The Immigrant Magazine has learned of subpoenas to the Bongo family regarding a current investigation by the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York. Ali Ondimba Bongo became President of Gabon after the death of his father, Omar Bongo in 2009 after a 42year rule. Sources tell us that the current first lady Sylvia Bongo, wife of Ali Bongo is also under investigation due to her current influence in running the country as a result of her husband’s recently reported ailing health issues.
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Destination Crenshaw Ground Breaking Project
Los Angeles- Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th District, and other community members and stakeholders launched Destination Crenshaw with a Ground Breaking Celebration.
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South African Consulate-General LA Receives World Rugby Champions, The Springboks
February 27, 2020,The South African Consulate-General in partnership with Brand South Africa hosted a dinner reception honoring The Springboks at the LA Sevens Rugby Series.
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Afro-Latinx Festival at Museum of Latin American Art
MOLAA’s Afro-Latinx Festival celebrated cultural diversity and the African influence in Latin America. Attendees were thoroughly engaged throughout the day as they learned about the various ways in which the African influence has permeated Latin America by witnessing and experiencing firsthand through music, dance, food and even martial arts.The day long program featured a mixture of customs from African and Mestizo peoples in Latin America through art workshops, face paintings, live musical performances and more.
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