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Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, voting begins in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, an annual project of the Goldhirsh Foundation. The LA2050 Grants Challenge will ultimately award more than $2 million to at least 15 organizations addressing the issues most important to Los Angeles—$1 from the Goldhirsh Foundation as voted by the people of Los Angeles County and the additional amount from funding partners. The theme for this year's LA2050 Grants Challenge is, "Who Can? YOU Can!"

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  • Also, new this year: 24 volunteer opportunities
    LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, voting begins in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, an annual project of the Goldhirsh Foundation.
  • Voting began in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, which will ultimately award more than $2 million.
  • For many past impactful winners, the LA2050 Grants Challenge provides their first funds, or the first significant public airing of their ideas.
  • Brand new this year: Legendary public media outlets KCRW and LAist have each joined the LA2050 Grants Challenge as media partners.

Los Angeles Conservatorship Attorney Susan Geffen was Recently Featured on LAist to Discuss the Struggles of the 'Sandwich' Generation

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a poll conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, nearly one in 10 Americans are part of the 'Sandwich' Generation. This demographic juggles the responsibilities of providing regular care for older relatives while also raising children. Additionally, the poll indicates that about 8 percent of American adults over the age of 40 are likely to become double caregivers in the next five years.

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  • Susan Geffen, a leading conservatorship attorney in Los Angeles, was recently featured on LAist to provide expert commentary on the challenges faced by the 'Sandwich' Generation.
  • – says Susan Geffen
    Dealing with the demands of aging loved ones alongside the responsibilities of parenthood can leave members of the 'Sandwich' Generation feeling overwhelmed and overextended.
  • As the 'Sandwich' Generation continues to grow, Susan Geffen remains committed to providing compassionate legal assistance to individuals and families facing these complex caregiving dynamics.
  • – says Susan Geffen
    More about Attorney Susan B. Geffen:
    Attorney Susan Geffen's areas of practice are conservatorships, estate planning-living trusts , wills, trust litigation and probate.

UNIQUE COLLABORATION LAUNCHES NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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CENTURY CITY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RaiseAChild, the non-profit Los Angeles based organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging caring people to nurture children in foster care, announced that it has orchestrated dozens of community organizations, families, and corporate sponsors in a new holiday tradition for Los Angeles County called the RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove presented by Banc of California. Hosted at Westfield Century City and Holiday Tree Grove opens the evening of Saturday, December 2 and closes on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A special celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 2 starting at 4:00PM, with a brief presentation at 4:45PM, and the tree lighting at 5:00PM and is open to the public.

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  • The RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove benefits regional children and youth in foster care and decades of environmental benefits to the Southland.
  • CENTURY CITY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RaiseAChild , the non-profit Los Angeles based organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging caring people to nurture children in foster care, announced that it has orchestrated dozens of community organizations, families, and corporate sponsors in a new holiday tradition for Los Angeles County called the RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove presented by Banc of California.
  • Hosted at Westfield Century City and Holiday Tree Grove opens the evening of Saturday, December 2 and closes on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
  • "The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for children and youth in foster care," said Rich Valenza, Founder and CEO of RaiseAChild.

Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull Discusses Sex Abuse Suits Against Albany, Rensselaer County Jails Ahead of Adult Survivors Act Deadline

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull appeared on CBS 6 News to discuss lawsuits she's filing against Albany & Rensselaer County jails over the sexual abuse of female inmates, and an important claim deadline under the New York Adult Survivors Act.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull appeared on CBS 6 News to discuss lawsuits she's filing against Albany & Rensselaer County jails over the sexual abuse of female inmates, and an important claim deadline under the New York Adult Survivors Act.
  • The suits also contain documentation that, survivors say, provide evidence about the history and enablement of abuse within the facilities.
  • Now, Kull wants other survivors to know that the Adult Survivors Act deadline is fast approaching and will close on November 24, 2023.
  • You can learn more about NY women's prison sexual abuse lawsuits or discuss a potential case by contacting Levy Konigsberg.

LA's Punk Rock Origins Explored in New Season for PBS SoCal/KCET Original Arts and Culture Series ARTBOUND Premiering October 4

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today the return of the original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND, as well as a host of options to join in-person for local screenings and for viewers (or interested parties) to host their own screening events. The fourteenth season of the one-hour documentary series kicks off with an examination of two Chinatown restaurants that became the implausible heart of L.A.'s burgeoning punk scene in the 1970s. The additional five episodes of ARTBOUND from the new season include a look at the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, the impact of publisher Angel City Press, the influence of Asian American theatre company East West Players, the birth of the LA Rebellion cinematic movement from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television as well as an exploration of the day to day life of artists-in-residence Céline Brunko, Christine Lee and Carol Zou. The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. Following the broadcast, each episode will stream on the free PBS app. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.

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  • The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal.
  • Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.
  • Episodes from this season of ARTBOUND as well as other popular, locally-produced content from KCET and PBS SoCal will be available soon.
  • The full lineup and descriptions of the 14th season of ARTBOUND are listed below as are details for upcoming in-person screening events with LAist.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Unveils Pokémon Exhibition

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the opening of “ POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft ,” the new exhibition making its U.S. debut today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the opening of “ POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft ,” the new exhibition making its U.S. debut today.
  • In addition, The Pokémon Plush: Pokémon x Kougeiten Craft Exhibition – Pikachu , created in collaboration with the original exhibition, will be available for the first time outside of Japan beginning today at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
    Additionally, to commemorate the opening JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will host a special complimentary talk program with Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, and Masahiro Karasawa, director of Japan’s National Crafts Museum on opening day, July 25 from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. (PDT).
  • “This unique collaboration answer the question, ‘What happens when Pokémon meets kogei?’ for art enthusiasts and gamers alike,” said Yuko Kaifu, president, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.
  • For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Housing Advocates Say Collect on Measure ULA Now

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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In response to an LAist report that collection of desperately-needed funds allocated for affordable housing and addressing homelessness in Los Angeles are on hold, Housing is a Human Right (HHR), a division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is urging the Los Angeles City Council to move forward immediately on implementing Measure ULA:

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  • In response to an LAist report that collection of desperately-needed funds allocated for affordable housing and addressing homelessness in Los Angeles are on hold, Housing is a Human Right (HHR), a division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is urging the Los Angeles City Council to move forward immediately on implementing Measure ULA:
    “Five people die on the streets of Los Angeles every day.
  • We are in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis that cannot wait while wealthy developers, property owners, and landlords work to stall a ballot measure LA city voters clearly approved,” said Susie Shannon, Policy Director of Housing is a Human Right.
  • “The City of Los Angeles needs the revenue and proactively can work to ensure funds are in place to meet the costs associated with ULA implementation now while also figuring out permanent solutions should the lawsuit against ULA prevail.”
    Shannon also sent a letter to council members last week urging swift action on Measure ULA.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005414/en/

Articles of Interest, Critically-Acclaimed Fashion Podcast, Releases Third Season On Apple, Spotify, Amazon & Other Major Podcast Platforms

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Highlighted by New York magazine and Vulture as one of the most anticipated podcast releases of fall 2022.

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  • Highlighted by New York magazine and Vulture as one of the most anticipated podcast releases of fall 2022.
  • The first season of Articles of Interest debuted in 2018 as a project of the popular design podcast, 99% Invisible .
  • In addition, AOI was the winner of iHeartRadio’s 2021 Podcast Awards in the “Best Beauty & Fashion” category.
  • In addition to Trufelman, the production team for American Ivy includes editor Kelly Prime and mixing, mastering, and sound design by Ian Coss.

Population Media Center Premieres New Podcast "The State of: Women" Hosted by Comedian Gina Brillon and Journalist Kimberly Brooks

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of: Women (TSOW) podcast debuts November 15, co-hosted by actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon and TV host and correspondent Kimberly Brooks. The series kicks off with a Facebook Live party streamed on November 15th from 12pm-1pm PST here. Join the celebration with TSOW co-hosts Gina and Kimberly as they interview special guests Emerge President A'shanti F. Gholar and How Women Lead CEO and Founder Julie Castro Abrams. The event will feature DJ Simmy, TSOWpod trivia, and unreleased clips from the premier podcast.

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  • "Laughter is a powerful tool in driving change," said TSOWpod co-host and stand-up comedian Gina Brillon.
  • "Kimberly and I hope this podcast will help people understand their state and country better, while also giving them a much-needed laugh."
  • The State of: Womenis a new podcast with episodes airing every Tuesday, produced by Population Media Center, Clamor, and Reasonable Volume.
  • The State of: Women is created, produced, and distributed by Population Media Center (PMC), a global non-profit impact content producer.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces One Million Dollars In Aid For Communities in The Bay Area and Beyond

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass' support will allow Sweet Relief to provide hundreds of new grants of up to $1,000 to musicians and workers.

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  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass' support will allow Sweet Relief to provide hundreds of new grants of up to $1,000 to musicians and workers.
  • This year, grants will honor HSB's long connection to the San Francisco Bay Area and New Orleans, which are both focal points of this year's festival and centers of roots music.
  • Support from organizations like Hardly Strictly Bluegrass guarantees our future by investing in our present."
  • Last year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass relief was focused on Bay Area venues that had been shut down by shelter-in-place, had no government aid in sight at that time, and needed an immediate and urgent lifeline.