The Expo 05 DVD of
the Fashion Show is Now Available on CD!
So Lynn interviews Tyrese and Kurupt
backstage at the Los Angeles Black Business Expo
after their surprise performance at the Expo's Youth
Summit.Click Photo for Video(Need DSL or Cable.)
Expo 2006 is titled: "Black Family
Reunion, It's a Family Affair". Save the dates of
Sept. 22-24, 2006 when, once again, we rock the Los Angeles
Convention Center with the largest indoor event for African
American business west of the Mississippi. Subscribe
to our e-mail list for news of when the updated Exhibitor
Kit will be available and when to take advantage of our
early bird special. Call our office at (323) 290-4743 to
take advantage of our Early Bird $100 off discount!
We've Moved!
The Expo Office has moved...but
only to the suite next door (Suite 503), on the same floor
in the same building. When you get off the elevator,
turn right!
Los Angeles Black Business Expo,
3683 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste 503, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
90016
(323) 290-4743.
Click on the photo to enlarge.
This is a photo from the Expo vaults.
Can you identify what is going on in this photo? It's definitely a
flash from the past. The first person to email the correct response
to
info@blackbusinessexpo.com wins the satisfaction of being right,
lol.
We had a great West Coast GospeLive.
Lisa
McClendon, Darwin Hobbs, Gary Baltrip and the Faithful
Central Bible Choir are just a few of the many artists
who graced our stage.
That stage
on the floor of the Expo that has the audience doing jumping
jacks is the Health, Sports and Fitness Pavilion,
sponsored by PacifiCare African American Health Solutions.
Coordinator Sharon Edwards has an exciting lineup, so
make sure you take advantage of the free health screenings,
the expert health information and the generous giveaways.
SCHEDULE
Coordinated by Alberta McCoy, Kids' World
is a great place for children to spend the day at the Expo.
From Magic to Music, there is a lot to do.
Check the Schedule!
This is the time you have all
been waiting for! Now until May 31, 2006 all registrants
for the Los Angeles Black Business Expo that purchase a
full priced space will receive a $100 discount on
exhibitor space if at least 50% of the price is paid.
Call (323) 290-4743 or your account representative for
details.
Please note: For
even more savings, contact Ernestine Dixon, for an added
discount.
Black Owned Businesses Are on the Rise. Check out a
News Story on
Fox News.
Click to read the article titled "Black Business is Still
Booming" in
Our Weekly by Cynthia
Griffin.
If you use your car or truck for business purposes, you'll
be pleased to learn that the optional standard mileage rate
for the cost of operating your car, van, panel truck, or
pickup has been increased from 36 cents per mile in 2003 to
37.5 cents per mile for 2004.
Health Insurance Premiums
for the Self-employed
The deduction for health
insurance premiums for self-employed persons was at 70% for
2002. It increased to 100% in 2003 and for years thereafter.
This percentage represents the portion of your premiums that
you're able to deduct on the front page of Form 1040 without
application of the usual medical expenses deduction
limitations that apply on Schedule A.
For more tax tips,
click here or call The Tax Man at (323) 294-0253.
April 30:
Bill Mc Butts to Be Honored at Baldwin
Hills Plaza Community Room
THE
LAUNCHING OF A.A.D. - ATHLETIC
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
HONORING AN AFRICAN - AMERICAN
FASHION DESIGN ICON
Greetings Cyberstyle readers...I know its been a minute
since my last story and I hope all is well with you and
yours. As for me, I've been consumed with launching a
new company called A.A.D. - ATHLETIC ARTISTIC
DEVELOPMENT.
The concept, began about four years ago when my wife and
I were designing
clothes for CHERYL MILLER and then, we started doing
some interior design
work for her as well. At first, I thought the company
would be a joint venture involving Ms. Miller but
ultimately, I decided to make it happen alone...Cheryl
is, however, a super human-being! Essentially, A.A.D. is the first,
full - service
What’s all the buzz about
the new FX show Black. White.? Simply put, two
families, one Black, one White, share a home in Tarzana,
California and trade experiences. Through state-of-the-art
make-up, the White family becomes Black and vice-versa. But
what they each experience during the six-part series has no
simple explanation.
Andre and Gail Parker,
longtime entrepreneurs, have launched
www.OurLegacyLegends.com an online
portal for high quality, licensed, commemorative sports
apparel, featuring the Tuskegee Airmen, Buffalo Soldiers,
and the Negro Leagues.
Andre got the idea to go into businesses when he would wear
his Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo T-Shirts. And would receive
many inquiries about where to get them. After buying for
coworkers, he decided to begin distributing them.
His wife, Gail Parker, a pioneering web designer, created
the online store which offers wool jackets, hoodies,
jerseys, sweatshirts, T-shirts and caps.
The online store was launched April 1, 2006 in honor of
Black Business Month. Orders can be placed by credit card
or a form can be downloaded and mailed. For more
information visit
www.ourlegacylegends.com email
ourlegacylegends@yahoo.com or call (213) 507-1268.
A familiar face has popped up
at the Black Business Association. It's Arelettia
Jones, former Expo Exhibits Manager.
I am the Director of Events and Special Projects. My
objective is to help Skip grow the BBA through handling
projects that will increase the efficiency of the way we do
business. One such project will be, revamping our database
to better track the services provided by membership,
therefore providing better business to business services in
keeping with the mission of the BBA. I can be reached at
323-291-9334. www.bbala.org.
Folks have been raving about the
Oasis Restaurant in Inglewood, so my friend Donna (in
from NJ--pictured above) and I decided to check it out.
We had such a good time, and you've really gotta meet Ms.
Vera who makes you feel right at home. I must say that meal
stays on my mind. Not usually a meat eater, I ordered
the prime rib and fell in love. Talked to owner
George Ifeorah, who hails from Nigeria, and he said the
best time to come is for lunch which runs from 11:30 AM
to 3 PM or dinner, from 5-10 PM, Monday through
Friday. The weekend hours are: Saturdays -11:30
AM to 3 PM and Dinner is from 4 PM to 10 PM. On Sundays, he
has a special menu, all inclusive from noon til 4 PM that
ranges between 25 and 35, from appetizer to dessert.
This is an exquisite special restaurant for special
occasions, a little pricey but very well worth every
penny.--IPL
Oasis Prime Rib & Seafood
Restaurant
3310 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90305
Reservations: 310-677-1337
On
www.KJLHRadio.com it's listed as "a Beverly Hills type
restaurant in Inglewood, featuring fine dining experiences
at it's best."
We regret to inform you of the
sudden passing of Kevin Haywood, Designer of Kevolution.
He showed his line in the 2004 Expo Fashion show to great
reviews.
There is much that can be said
about this young man, but the most outstanding fact is he
overcame physical challenges to compete in the tough world
of fashion design and was able to amass an A-list clientele.
We will miss his loving spirit and wish his family our
deepest condolences. --Myra Wallace
Photo by Stan Thomas
IMMIGRATION ISSUES STRIKE THE
SOUTHLAND: HERE'S ONE BLACK PERSPECTIVEFROM THE
HARVEST INSTITUTE--submitted
to EU by LaSandra Stratton
"Immigration's impact on native
Blacks and their communities is disproportionate, direct and
devastating," said. Dr. Claud Anderson, president of The
Harvest Institute, a Black-focused research, policy and
education organization. Anderson said Click to Continue
Coming Up:
April 1-30: Black
Business Month
April 15: Tax Day
Health Vendors Wanted!
Great Beginnings For Black
Babies is seeking health providers to participate as vendors
at its annual Easter Festival & Health Fair on Saturday,
April 15th. Nonprofit health and wellness practitioners
participate for free. The Easter Festival & Health Fair will
be held from noon to 4:00 PM at Hollywood Park Racetrack in
Inglewood. With KJLH Radio as a media partner, more than
10,000 people are expected to attend. Your organization must
be able to provide information and services such as free
onsite medical screenings and brochures to the public.
DOWNLOAD VENDOR FORM -
The deadline to apply is Monday, April 10th. For more
information on how your organization can attend, phone (323)
571-8787 or email
mastersonpr1@aol.com .
May 13: KJLH Women's Health
Forum, Hollywood Park Entertainment Center, May 13, 2006
www.kjlhradio.com
May 14: Mother's Day
2006
May 18: Malcolm X
Festival:
FAMLI's,
Malcolm X Festival Pre-event, Excellence Awards
Reception
Thursday, May 18, 2006, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM,
Lucy Florence, 3351 w. 43rd Street, LA, Ca 90008 Price:
$25.00.
The Caribbean
Fantasy Calendar
is a unique 12-month
wall calendar
featuring enticing
photos of different
locations throughout
the Caribbean. The
calendar includes
major holidays and
makes a great gift.
Take a vacation to
different Caribbean
destinations each
month without
leaving your home or
office! In fact, why
not buy one for the
home and one for the
office?
Only available
through the Expo
Update. Note: To get
the half price
offer, click on the
e-mail link above. The
calendars will ship
out as soon as
possible.
Found Errors?
Misspellings? Email the editor:
HERE
What else is going on in the
world?
Thanks so much for coming!
Thank you for visiting the Los Angeles Black Business Expo Oct. 28-30,
2005. This is most of the cast of hundreds it takes to bring
you BBX 2005. We are tired and happy. We thank you for
your hugs, your encouragement, your willing workers and your
support.
This is the time you have all
been waiting for! 
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