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Black Entertainment History at the Academy Museum

Shereen Travels Cheap

While in Los Angeles last summer, we decided to spend half a day exploring the city before moving from our hotel at Universal Hollywood to our one in Anaheim. She went from playing vaudeville with her family to moving to Los Angeles and becoming the first Black actor to win a competitive Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

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Healthy Habits: Childhood Obesity and Nutrition

Motherhood Moments

An advocate for science-based recommendations, Ali studied nutrition at Columbia University and trained at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a top 5 children’s hospital in the US. How can families encourage picky eaters to try new foods? Why is it important to make healthy eating a family affair?

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Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

In addition, Vincent's ongoing efforts include partnering with community organizations such as Wags & Walks, a leading 501(c)(3) dog rescue based in Los Angeles and Nashville. Along the way, he discovers a true sense of belonging within his new family. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kathy.

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Book Nook - 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness

Motherhood Moments

About the Author Trauma survivor Kelly Browne evacuated her parents during the SoCalGas Aliso Canyon Blowout over Los Angeles — the worst environmental gas disaster in U.S.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

But it can also be a great opportunity to establish new habits, spend more quality time with family, and set intentions for the new year. Everyone in the family can make their own list, and then together you can work towards completing them. Some families take a “digital Sabbath” once during a weekend.

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Generation Now's First Round of Commissions

Motherhood Moments

Our partnership with Children's Theatre Company allows us to reach more youth at critical stages of their identity development, helping them understand that their racial identity, cultural practices, and family histories are not just valuable, but worthy of beautiful productions that celebrate who they are.”

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In Los Angeles, for example, Los Angeles Guerrilla Gardening is on a mission to plant 1,000 trees in Inglewood on January 26th, location TBD. The community there shares pictures of their work along with a Facebook page. Would you be available to help them out? What are you waiting for – get started!

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