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.)
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.
Whenever you plan an event, you know
things happen. And we had a great West Coast GospeLive,
but Mary Mary did not make it. While some were
disappointed, we were proud of those that did:
Lisa
McClendon, Darwin Hobbs, Gary Baltrip and the Faithful
Central Bible Choir are just a few of the many artists
who graced our stage. Photos coming soon.
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!
Media Sponsor
KJLH CARAVAN OF LOVE:
www.KJLHRADIO.com (To
Help Hurricane Katrina Victims)
Next Expo: SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2006, L.A. Convention Center
DETAILS COMING SOON
February is African American History
Month
From Expo Director Myra Wallace: People, get ready
for Expo 2006! We've titled it: "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 for
any questions you may have.
Louisiana:
What I saw changed me in a lot of ways
By Harold Hambrick
Harold Hambrick, Expo
President and LaLA King (Center), returns to New Orleans for
the first time Since Katrina.
Read Harold's Testimony.
Photo by Michael Riddick, Net.Profiles of Harold and the
LaLA Second Liners in the King Parade.
Click
to see what Michael Riddick, Expo Chief Photographer has
been shooting lately: Hands to the Homeless, an
organization he created to help those on Skid Row. Or
"COOLTURE" @ THE LOS ANGELES BLACK BUSINESS
EXPO '05
Review by Mikel Kilgour, Fashion Correspondent
The runway was set...and then, the click of a stiletto
heel multiplied
into a steady, stylish, hypnotic beat as a group of
female
models hopefuls introduced themselves to a capacity,
standing room
only crowd. The only common denominator: The familiarity
of a white
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Top Model Winners: Left: Mr. Tyrone
Jones won the top male model spot while Ms. Desiree was
named top female model for the Expo’s West
Coast Fashion Show.
PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL IS
COMING UP!
Jazz Zone:Roscoe Lee
Owens (right) coordinated the Pan African Art Mart at the Expo,
hosted by the Jazz Zone, a TV program he hosts. It was
designed to promote the Pan African Film Festival's Art
Marketplace which is an awesome array of art in the Baldwin
Hills Crenshaw Plaza from February 9 to the 20th.
Afrikan World
Civilizations, a 90-minute historical documentary, produced
by Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn, will be screened at the Pan
African Film Festival Saturday morning, February 11 at
11:20am. View the history and accomplishments of Black
people around the world and witness a new methodology for
presenting scholarly information. This will be the first
time a comprehensive screening of Black world history and
achievements will be shown on the big screen.
The Festival is
held at Magic Johnson Theaters, Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza.
If you have
never experienced a university-level Black history class in
the community, this is your chance to do so. Beginning
Friday, March 3rd, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Kaos Studios, 4343
Leimert Blvd, (on the corner of Leimert Blvd. and 43rd Place
in Los Angeles) Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn will conduct the last
of his three part Afrikan World Civilizations history
classes, beginning with Part 1. Registration will begin at
6:00pm. "Even if you have taken a Black studies class or
even majored in the field, most do not cover the information
covered in this class," says Dr. Kwaku. For detailed
information see the website at:
www.drkwaku.com or call
(213) 368-4976.
USC Coach Pete Carroll brings Christmas to youth at the
Watts Coffee House
Man. If you know any
Trojans, you know it was a tough Trojan
loss to the National Champions, University of Texas.
But if you really know us, you know that we're smiling,
because you have to thank USC for the ride...34 winning games in a
row, 2 national championships and some of the most
spectacular football in recent times, including a spanking
of cross town rival UCLA. This hype brought back winning to
(read more)
AWESOME! These hair show photos were provided
courtesy of Shawn Davison, photographer. She
is an associate of Michael Belcher from Dezine Group,
the company responsible for producing
those massive posters at the Expo.She works with Frank
Mancini of IRG Plotters @ Printers which
sold those large format printers at the Expo.
Email your comments and kudos here.
Doris
Mosely, Hair Show Producer is Hosting a Hair Show March
19. Stay Tuned for details!
What
Are you Doing for Valentine's Day? Try these:
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.
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?
Send e-mail to:
Kanale90@aol.com with
"2006 Caribbean
Fantasy Calendar
Expo Half-Price
Special" in the
subject line.
Payment instructions
will be e-mailed
back to you.
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.
At left: Click
to enlarge and see
the beauty of the
Cayman Islands, a
sneak preview image
from next year's
calendar.
THE
2005 EXPO FEATURED ON JAZZSPEL
The Black Business Expo of
Jazspel recently aired on The
Word Network. it was a
lively episode featuring the
incredible fashion show and the
New Orleans Mardi Gras dancing.
You can catch The Jazzspel every
Saturday at 1:30pmPST/4:30pmEST.
It's available in over 37 million US
homes via DirecTV (Channel 373) and
cable.
Some cable units in LA have it on
their basic tier while others may
have it on their expanded digital
lineup. Plus, you can view The Word
Network live online 24/7 at
www.thewordnetwork.org. In
addition, The Word Network can be
seen in over 140 countries around
the globe including Africa,
Australia, China, Japan, England and
France to name a few.
AWESOME! These hair show photos were provided
courtesy of Shawn Davison, photographer. She
is an associate of Michael Belcher from Dezine Group,
the company responsible for 
What
Are you Doing for Valentine's Day? Try these:
