Happy Birthday Wish & Honoring The Man In Charge Steven Escobar

Not too many people are thinking of who birthdays fall during the Labor Day Weekend, because they are off work and they are happy to celebrate the last day of summer. Well many intellectual and great people were born during the week the we need to celebrate, wish and acknowledge them.

Here at Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications we want to say Happy Birthday Wish to our Executive Editor-In-Chief Esteban Steven Escobar. We will share with you in case you have no idea of whom he is. Please read his short biography and we will be ending with his long biography. Also see pictures featuring him because we are Honoring The Man In Charge.

About Steven Escobar (Short Biography):
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador on September 6th) is an American Journalist, Reporter, Editor, Columnist, Writer, Publicist and Philanthropist. Also he has over 10 years experience in Healthcare Finance as Account Receivables Specialist. Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online consumer news magazine that is visited by more than half a million visitors per month and growing each day.

Esteban Steven Escobar is also the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment media and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Associated Content.

Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. In 2011 raised money for Saddle UP LA benefiting The Life Group LA and Exotifit For Humanity. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com/ or http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/

About Esteban “Steven” Escobar (Long Biography):
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador on September 6th) is an American Journalist, Reporter, Editor, Columnist, Writer, Publicist and Philanthropist. Also he has over 10 years experience in Healthcare Finance as Account Receivables Specialist.
Esteban Escobar was born in El Salvador, Central America. He came to the USA at the age of 14 years. He went to Junior High School, and then graduated of U.S. Grant High School in 1994. In High School he joined the Yearbook Staff as People Editor and he founded News/Noticias, a bilingual (English and Spanish) publication.
Later he enrolled at Los Angeles City and Trade Tech Colleges where he study Journalism. At Los Angeles City College he joined The Collegian Newspaper where he wrote News, Entertainment and even Sports stories. At Los Angeles Trade Tech College Esteban wrote news and features stories for Trade Winds, a student newspaper.
Esteban worked for a Spanish publication named: L.A. Unidos (L.A. United), another consumer news magazine. In 2003 Esteban register Diversity News Publications website. Esteban started networking with major public relations agencies to get added to media/press distribution databases to receive press releases and cover events.
At the middle of 2009 Esteban Escobar decided to make DiversityNewsPublications.Com, a consumer news magazine. The website was redone with couple sections. He then started covering major Hollywood events such as 25th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2009, The 2009 Outstanding Emmy Awards Nominees, Micky’s Bar Official Grand Re-Opening Ceremony 2009, CSW 2009 LA Pride, 2009 San Diego Pride, The Kierrah Foundation Spotlight on Sisters Awards, American Music Awards 2010, AFI Fest 2010, The Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2010, The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) Hitmakers Cable Reality 2010, 23nd Annual West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval 2010, 26th Annual AIDS Walk LA 2010, ASCAP Expo 2010, 2nd Annual Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival 2010, Pamela Anderson (Dancing With The Stars, BayWatch) Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff (Baywatch) Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Former Miss California Tami Farrell Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, Stephanie Pratt from MTV show The Hills Milkshake at Millions of Milkshakes 2010, First Annual California Entertainer of The Year 2010, 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2011, LA Fashion Weeked 2011 at Sunset Studios, HRC Los Angeles Dinner & Awards 2011, The Academy Awards (Oscars) 2011, MMPA 18th Annual Oscar Week Student Filmmakers Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show 2011, 2nd Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards 2011 and many more.

Esteban Escobar writes features, fashion, movies premiers, news and entertainment stories. Recently he covered a pre awards celebration for the People’s Choice Awards. Esteban Escobar knows how to write stories without including his opinion. He knows how to edit photos and videos.

Esteban Escobar has been networking with other media/press professionals including public relations agents. He gets invited to cover events to publish them on DiversityNewsPublications.Com and other sites. Esteban Escobar has been working as Public/Media Relations Specialist. He knows whom to contact when he is interested in covering an event and file any necessary media credential applications. Esteban Escobar have met couple Hollywood celebrities, political leaders and personalities the likes his media coverage and his professional ethical work.

In June 2011 Steven Escobar transfer all published content to a better suitable site and he registerDiversityNewsMagazine.Com published by DiversityNewsPublications.Com. Now Diversity News Publications will be updating with companies sponsored relative news, charities, events and entertainment activities while Diversity News Magazine is the consumer news magazine.

He has been in the USA since 1989 and has 2 sisters and mother. Esteban Escobar is known as “Steven” and he resides Los Angeles County in the city of Hollywood.

For those fans you can LIKE Steven Escobar Official Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/StevenEscobarOfficialFanPage

For any fans interested in mailing letters or cards, you can mail them to:
Steven Escobar

C/O: Diversity News Publications  

P.O. Box 292306

Hollywood, CA 90029.

NOTE: To All Esteban “Steven” Escobar fans and friends, please feel free to leave any best wishes on this page for him to read. Thank you.

Actor Erik Estrada & wife Nanette Mirkovich at LA Fashion Weekend

On Friday, March 18, 2011 The Gallery Los Angeles presented the L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, CA. Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery Los Angeles openned the night by welcoming every one to the event.

Actor Erik Estrada, with his wife Nanette Mirkovich & daughter Francesca were some of the celebrities the attended the red carpet and fashion show. Singer K’Sandra performed and then followed by featured designs from Denim of Virtue, Laguna Beach Jeans Co., Dotrine Jeans, Adiktion and XCVI.


The event started from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at The Sunset Gower Studios located at 1438 North Gower Street, Hollywood, California 90028. This year L.A. Fashion Weekend was only two days showcasing Fall and Winter 2011 designs.

For last year coverage which featured singer Christina Milian performance and her own C.Milian Eyewear line, click on LA Fashion Weekend 2010.

About Erik Estrada: Henry Enrique “Erik” Estrada[1] (born March 16, 1949) is an American actor, known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 United States police television series CHiPs.[1] He later became known for his work in Spanish language telenovelas, and in more recent years, his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials and as a regular voice on the Cartoon Network show Sealab 2021.

About The Gallery Los Angeles: Was founded by Mikey Koffman and The Gallery Los Angeles is a full service marketing and event production company located in the Cooper Design Space in downtown Los Angeles . With a focus on sustainability and giving back to the community at large, The Gallery Los Angeles utilizes a carbon offset program and works closely with numerous non profit organizations. For more information visit http://www.thegalleryla.com & http://www.losangelesfw.com/

Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 By Daniela Hubbard from Daniela Hubbard Photography & PRphotos.comfor Diversity News Publications


Sources: Wikipedia, LA Fashion Weekend, Examiner.com and Diversity News Magazine

Editor’s Note: We only attended one night only, please feel free to leave comments about article and the photos.

42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Pre-Show Gala

On Thursday, March 3, 2011 The NAACP hosted The 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Pre-show Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA from 7:45 pm.

Some of the celebrities the attended event were Smokey Robinson, Tamera Mowry, Dr Regina Benjamin, Affion Crockett, Aisha Hinds, Marla Gibbs, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Wendy Davis, Beth Payne, Aaron D. Spears, Yvette Freeman and Michael Colyar.

The NAACP Image Awards show will be broadcast live for two-hours on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX Channel 11.

About NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (television, recording, literature, motion picture and writing & directing), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. For more information visit http://www.naacpimageawards.net

About the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP):
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization’s half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org


Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Events & Celebrity Photographer Rodrigo Vaz for Diversity News Publications. (C) 2011 By Diversity News Publications.

Civic Leaders Honored at the 18th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon & Awards

On Thursday, February 24, 2011 The Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA) presented their 18th Annual Oscar Week Student Filmmakers Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show.

The event was held at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, CA from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and it was hosted by radio and tv personality Sam Phillips. The event featured a red carpet, entertainment by Izzy Chait and Band, lunch, awards presented to Civic Leaders, and a fashion show coordinated by Parris Harris.


MMPA President Jarvee Hutcherson and Mistress of Ceremony Sam Phillips presented and handed over The 18th Annual MMPA 2011 Civic Awards to Kate Linder ( Actress, Philanthropist), Edward Lozzi ( Publicist, Edward Lozzi & Associates), Renee’ Valente (Producer, Valente Productions), Michelle Phillips (Actress, Singer) and A.C. Lyles(Paramount Pictures). Each civic honoree gave a speech after receiving their award, but the one who received an outstanding ovation was A.C. Lyles, producer from Paramount Pictures.

Some of the celebrities and personalities that attended the event were Quinton Aaron (Actor), Eric Zuley ( Actor, Entrpenuer), Kim Lee (Actress, Model), Said Faraj (Actor), Kristen Ruhlin (Actress), Rob Margolies (Director), Suzanne Delaurentiis (Producer/ Actress), Kim Meyers (WGA), Tery Lopez (WGA), Gia Skova (Model), Yuri Naruse ( Model), Papa Joe (Actor, Host), Delane Vaughn ( Actor), Jeta Adams(Director), Abagail Schrader (Actress), Danielle Lester(Actress), Samantha Lester ( Actress), Paula Halla (Model), Sylvia Lester (Actress), Dick Michaels, Ken Garcia, Jeta Amata, Yvette Morales, Marina Pahomova, Devon Guzzie and many more.



Ted Williams, who became recently a celebrity for his voice, was supposed to receive an award but could not attend due to medical restrictions.

Please check our coverage from last year’s event at http://diversitynewspublications.com/2010/03/allison-iraheta-of-american-idol-season-8-attended-the-17th-annual-mmpa-oscar-week-student-filmakers-luncheon/

About The Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA):
Is a 501 © 3 *non-profit arts that provides scholarships annually to a certain number of qualified film students and trade guild apprentices who have shown dedication and talent for furthering their studies in the cinematic arts. The MMPA’s annual Oscar Week Luncheon is always a highly anticipated afternoon event amid sumptuous mid-day dining where talented young filmmakers intermingle with Academy Award® nominees and studio executives. The MMPA utilizes committed individuals who bring their skills and commitment to schools, as well as youth and civic organizations, where teens and young adults need career mentoring, coupled with equipment and technical support. The Multicultural Motion Picture Association is also the producer of the Diversity Awards. For more information visit http://www.thediversityawards.org

Sources: MMPA, Diversity News Magazine and GME Experts

 
Photos Courtesy & (C) 2011 By Alex Palomares, Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications & for Examiner.com. Also cover photo by Parris Harris and additional photo credit to: Koi Sojer / PR Photos. All Rights Are Reserved.

*Please check with your State Attorney General and Secretary of State for status verification.

Editor’s Note: Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her atandmeljar@aol.com
Special thank you to publicist Betrice Coleman-Sweet from Global Marketing and Entertainment (G.M.E) Experts for taking care of us at the event. Also please feel free to leave comments about the event and our coverage.

The 42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel

On Saturday, February 12, 2011 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held the 42^nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA from 11:15 am.

The NAACP Image Awards show will be broadcast live for two-hours on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event was hosted by Actor/Comedian Affion Crockett.

Some of the celebrities the attended the nominees luncheon were: Actor James Pickens Jr., Actress Tamera Mowry, Tia Mowry, Actress Ashley Argota, Actress Chandra Wilson, Actress Holly Robinson Peete, Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Producer Debra Martin Chase, Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Actor Benito Martinez, Director Millicent Shelton, Pastor and Gospel artist Marvin Sapp and many more.


About NAACP Image Awards:
The NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (television, recording, literature, motion picture and writing & directing), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. For more information visit http://www.naacpimageawards.net


About the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP):
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization’s half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org


Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Events & Celebrity Photographer Rodrigo Vaz for Diversity News Publications. (C) 2011 By Diversity News Publications. For Licensing please email diversitynewspublications@hotmail.com All Rights Are Reserved.


Editor’s Note: Special Thank You to Publicist Adeline Petty from The Lippin Group for all her help and work.

International 3D Society 2nd Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards

On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 The International Society held their 2nd Annual 3D Creative Arts Awards at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA from 5:00 pm to 12:30 am.



The red carpet arrivals started at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, the awards show at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and them later the after party VIP only at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am.

The event was hosted by Tom Cavanaugh and some of the celebrities the attended the event were James Pitt, Eric Roberts, Donna D’Errico, Natasha Alam, Victoria Summer, Tim Russ, William Romeo, Madison Leisle, Tila Tequila, Carla Ortiz, Zach Callison, DeeDee Bigelow, Emma Zerner, Seth Donavan, Fivel Stewart, Alicia Arden, Phoebe Price, Mia Hope and many more. 

The complete list of winners follows:

LIVE ACTION 3D FEATURE OF THE YEAR:

“TRON Legacy”
The Walt Disney Studios

ANIMATED 3D FEATURE OF THE YEAR:

“How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

SHORT 3D MOTION PICTURE/NARRATIVE:

“Day & Night”
Pixar

BEST 3D DOCUMENTARY:

“Hubble 3D”
IMAX

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF 2D TO 3D CONVERTED FEATURE:

“Alice in Wonderland”
The Walt Disney Studios and Sony Imageworks

3D LIVE EVENT

“Black Eyed Peas 3D: Live”
AEG Live

BEST 3D SCENE OF THE YEAR:

“Tangled”
The Walt Disney Studios s

BEST 3D STEREOGRAPHY – LIVE ACTION:

“Tron: Legacy”
The Walt Disney Studios

BEST 3D STEREOGRAPHY – ANIMATED:

“How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)

The International 3D Society previously partnered with the People’s Choice Awards, where nominees in the category of “People’s Choice™ Awards in 3D” were announced during the January 6, 2011, telecast of that event.  Fans voted online through January 23, 2011 selecting the two, People’s Choice™ Awards in 3D” winners below:

2010 “PEOPLE’S CHOICE  AWARD: FAVORITE 3D LIVE ACTION MOVIE:”

“The Chronicles of Narnia:  The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”
Walden Media/20th Century Fox

2011 PEOPLE’S CHOICE ™ AWARD: “FAVORITE 3D ANIMATED MOVIE:”

“Toy Story 3”
The Walt Disney Studios

Century Award:

Lifetime Achievement Lenny Lipton

Harold Lloyd Award James Cameron
Lightstorm Entertainment

3D Video Game Call of Duty: Black Ops
Activision/Blizzard

3D TV Music Series Guitar Center
DirecTV

3D Television Award:

Entertainment/Music Dance, Dance, Dance
BSkyB

3D Talent Award Jay Baruchel, as “Hiccup”  in “How to Train Your Dragon”
DreamWorks Animation (DWA)


The International 3D Society representatives told The Hollywood Reporter that the winners of the Lumiere Awards were selected by the voting of more than 400 society members.

About The International 3D Society: The International 3D Society, was established to advance the arts and technologies of stereoscopic 3D content and its innovators. For more information visit http://www.international3dsociety.com

Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity Photographer Gisele Reibeiro from PartyBy5.com & PrPhotos.com and Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com & Daniela Hubbard Photography  for Diversity News Publications. (C) 2011 By Diversity News Publications. For Licensing please email diversitynewspublications@hotmail.com All Rights Are Reserved.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter

Misty Gonzales Performs Live at Cirque-Du-Soleil “Rock & Roll Freedom Show” Benefiting Wing And A Prayer

On February 2, 2011 the stage was set for a great cause and recording artist Misty Gonzales who performed live to raise funds and Awareness for A Wing And A Prayer, a non profit organization. One of the guest performers to open for Misty Gonzales was Eighteen year old pop and rock artist Jory Glick.


Misty Gonzales came to the stage and performed couple acts in front of over 250 fans including media representatives. During her performance she feature background dancers and acrobats dancers going up to the ceiling and come down to the stage. It looks the fan enjoyed the show (We got videos and feel free to leave comments on them).

The event organizers held a red carpet and VIP Plush Lounge for friends and the media where they were able to take photos of every one performing at the event. When guess where leaving they were giving a gift bag full of goodies including Misty Gonzales EP.  Chrissy Sutphin with her associate from Luck Media & Marketing Inc., coordinated the media and talent at the event.

The event was held in the Sunset Strip world famous the Key Club located at 9039 Sunset Boulevard., West Hollywood, CA 90069 on February 2, 2011 from 8:00 pm to around 11:30 pm. The event was produced by Freedom Child Entertainment at Key Club in West Hollywood, CA. The media, talent and marketing was handle by Luck Media & Marketing Inc. Rock & Roll Freedom Show Executive Producers were Tom Wilson and Misty Gonzales.

About Luck Media & Marketing Inc.: Since launching LUCK Media & Marketing in 1999, music industry veteran Steve Levesque and his dynamic team of media specialists have been an instrumental force in the breaking of hundreds of emerging independent artists, revitalizing the careers of established performers and helping independent labels gain a foothold in the marketplace. Evolving into a well rounded full service “one stop shop” entertainment company dedicated to marketing, promotion, publicity and management consulting, LUCK has propelled artists “from the streets to the stadiums” in a wide variety of genres: pop, R&B, country, jazz, new age, adult contemporary, classic rock, alt rock, hardcore, rap/hip-hop, metal, Americana, folk, blues, electronic and more. For more information visit http://luckmedia.com


Videos Courtesy (C) 2011 By Diversity News Productions, a division of Diversity News Publications and Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity and Events photographer Francois Palais for Los Angeles County Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine.


Sources: Luck Media & Marketing Inc, Hollywood Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine

Continue reading on Examiner.com: Cirque-Du-Soleil “Rock & Roll Freedom Show” Benefiting A Wing And A Prayer – Los Angeles events | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/cirque-du-soleil-rock-roll-freedom-show-benefiting-a-wing-and-a-prayer#ixzz1DjSchDA2

Editor’s Note: We want to Thanks Chrissy Sutphin who made sure our team were treated right at the event and we worked with Chrissy Sutphin of Luck Media & Marketing Inc., atThe Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2010 were Legendary Jane Fonda attended the event.

Over 250 Animals Right Activists Take Action To Make West Hollywood The First Fur Free City in the USA

On Saturday, January 29, 2011 over 250 animal rights activists and concerned citizens, young and old stood side by side in the Matthew Shephard Memorial Triangle Park on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Heights in West Hollywood, California to rally for a fur-free West Hollywood.



With this ground-breaking action, the City of West Hollywood could become the first completely fur free city in the United States, leading as an example for the rest of the world to follow. The progressive city of “WeHo” was the first town to pass an anti-declaw bill and all out ban on live pet sales in the nation. With WeHo referring to human companions of animals as “guardians” instead of the past term, “owners,” it’s no wonder that they would make this unprecedented move to have an entirely fur free environment. Award winning director and animal rights attorney Shannon Keith said “in 1989 West Hollywood signed a resolution to make an animal cruelty-free zone, and it can’t be an animal cruelty-free zone unless they stop the selling of fur.”


To help make this happen, John D’Amico has stepped up to the plate, supporting the fur free message in his campaign for West Hollywood City Council. He is going to focus on this legislation while in office and be a continual advocate for a fur free world. He said that “West Hollywood has the opportunity to once again be a leader for animal welfare by becoming the first fur-free city in the nation.” D’Amico continued, “We have pledged to be a place that is free of cruelty to animals and we can no longer support the barbaric fur trade by selling the products of that cruelty in our city.”

Ed Buck, one of the organizers of “Fur Free WeHo,” said “This campaign is not just about banning fur but promoting West Hollywood as the capital of fur-free fashion, especially in its boutique district that includes a Stella McCartney store, which already shuns furs.” Buck was instrumental in helping get the ordinance passed which bans the sale of puppy mill animals in pet stores.

The initiative would make West Hollywood the first fur-free community in the United States and possibly the world. Hit Recording Artist Fawn commented “West Hollywood has always been a city ahead of it’s time, and the time is NOW to stop killing helpless and loving animals for their fur. The vanity of the fashion industry is utter insanity. People who wear real fur and even some faux furs have blood on their hands.”

Fawn walked through the crowd and streets, turning heads and hearts with a stark reminder written on a double-sided sign, adorned over her stunning rescued white wolf dog Coda, which read “15 of me = 1 fur coat” and “My father died for your fur coat.” When resident Deanne Sire saw the sign, she said “I guess I never thought of my fur having been a living being and having had a dad.”

 

Actor Bill McNamara stated “Fur is definitely something we need to abolish, there is no reason that anybody today, in America needs to wear fur. It symbolized meanness of spirit. There is no other reason to wear it.”

New York Times Best Selling Author, Rory Freedman agreed with McNamera, sporting a shirt which read “Mean People Wear Fur.” Freedman explained, “Amongst other horrors, animals killed for their fur are subject to neck-breaking, strangulation, drowning, and anal or vaginal electrocution. Some are even skinned alive. All this so people with low self esteem can wear this shit and someone can make a few bucks selling it? Totally unacceptable and completely unnecessary.” She added, “I am thrilled that John D’Amico is making this issue his running platform and that West Hollywood can set a precedent for other cities to follow. Real change is not only possible, it’s imminent.”


Lords Of Acid vocalist Lacey Conner declared “The fur industry will never make itself humane and the only way to stop the fur industry is to make it go out of business.” She continue, “Don’t buy fur, if no one bought fur, the fur industry would go out of business and this mistreatment would not happen. I’m just asking people to please take a few minutes to to find out what is really going on.”


Film Producer Shannon Keith pointed out, “We have an election coming up on March 8th and it’s a great time to vote for the candidate that has a platform against fur. Once we get those candidates in place in city council, we will be able to move forward with this.”


“This is not about punishment or shame, it’s about really thinking creatively about how we live in the world and taking action and stopping the barbaric actions of harvesting fur, and really looking at who we are as individuals and as a people and West Hollywood is a great place for this to start.” Concluded Candidate John D’Amico.

To find out more go to www.ourWEHO.com, www.arme.tv and www.uncagedfilms.com

Photos courtesy & (C) 2011 by Brenda Calvillo, Ciddy Fonteboa, Gary Smith, Gene Blalock, Vicki Melton, Mary Cummins and FFD Images.


Editor’s Note: JR, Special Writer/Correspondent contributed to this story. Also story first published on January 30, 2011 on Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/events-in-los-angeles/over-250-animals-right-activists-take-action-to-make-weho-fur-free-city-usa

Writer’s Corner: How do you feel about FUR. Do you like animals to be killed in pain? Many farms are killing the animals alive in a brutal way. They take away their skin to make clothes for us and make a profit? How do you feel about it? Please leave your comments.

Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” More then a Double Deal at Universal City Walk

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, the Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” was held from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the world famous. Jon Lovitz Comedy Club in Universal City, CA.

The event featured some of Hollywood’s funny comedians including The Big Boss of Comedy “Big Mike” (as the night Headliner), Kristi McHugh (Laugh Factory, Ice House, and Hollywood Improv), Allison Webber, Roxy, Jason Hadley and Special guest Janet Rousseau (actress & comedian, The Division, In the House, Strong Medicine, Sparks, Producer of “Wild N Out Wednesdays”, featured in the movie A Women’s Choice on www,Thirdreel,com by Mekhi Phifer).

As always, the event featured a red carpet where special celebrity guests including some of the comedians were interviewed and photographed. Some of the special personalities and celebrity guests attending were Patty McCall (author of Unmasking the Pain Within & Co-Founder of The Pain Foundation), Lisa Ann Vombrack (writer/actress and co-founder of The Pain Foundation), Nina Potts (celebrity hairstylist), Yvette Morales (publicist), Sonney Valens (actor), Vincent Ward (Comedian), Simply Cookie (Comedian), Malik Barnhardt (Comedian), and Jay Leno who was in front of the venue and was invited to check out the comedians and much more.


Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” is a fun show featuring different comedians and is also a free show, not to mention that One of the best deals in the tourist area is the Valet parking. For only $3 dollars you can park there and just get validation from the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. The regular parking price is $25.


Paparazzi Comedy “Sheriff’s Night” is held once a month at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club located at 1000 Universal Blvd. Universal City, CA 91608 (inside Universal City Walk). You more information visit website at http://thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com



The event is produced by Celebrity Photographer and Comedy Producer Gisele Reberio. Paparazzi Comedy is held at various locations with different themes and the next Paparazzi Comedy “California Gurls” will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Canal Club located at 2025 Pacific Avenue in Venice, California 90291 For more information call 310-823-3878 or visit website at http://www.jamesbeach.com


To see all the photos visit http://www.prphotos.com/store/category.cgi?category=search&query=^events.sql&q2=Paparazzi%20Comedy%20Hosted%20by%20Kente%20Scott%20at%20Jon%20Lovitz%20Comedy%20Club%20in%20Universal%20City%20on%20January%2020,%202011&x-start=0&ps=20&xgrouped=1

Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity Photographer Gisele Reibeiro from PartyBy5.com & PrPhotos.com for Hollywood Events Examiner and Diversity News Publications.

Editor’s Note: Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com

CA 46th Assembly District Delegate Election Winners 2011 – 2012

The California 46th Assembly District Delegate Elections were held on Saturday 8 and Sunday, January 9, 2011 at First and Hope 710 W. First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

They are 80 Assembly Districts in CA and 12 people (6 men / 6 women) are elected from each Assembly District.

Here is the list with names and little biography of the 46th Assembly District Delegate Winners:

1. Avygail Sanchez: As a resident of the 46th Assembly District for over 25 years, She have seen the positive and challenging changes in her community. The best results have occurred when the community speaks up, participates, and holds accountable those who represent them. She is an active member of the Greater Los Angeles Area, and committed to the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, its values, and its efforts to improve communities, provide jobs, social services, and foster equality among all people

2. Natalie Rodgers: Is a lifelong Democrat. I am a Navy Veteran and have been an active participant in The Truman Project. She coordinated campaigns for Obama for America out of Michigan. As a downtown resident she wants to work on making the party more accessible to the residents of the inner city and bring awareness to Veteran’s Issues.

3. Pamela Burga: Pamela Burga, is someone who has worked to bring education reform to Los Angeles, she feel it important to have leadership representation that prioritizes improving educational opportunities for all students of all economic backgrounds. Education fundamentally impacts community development, workforce development, and economic stability.

4. Wendy Bruget: Ms. Bruget began her career as a union organizer for the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs. A native of Santa Barbara, California, Ms.Bruget is a graduate of University California at Santa Barbara, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Some of her recent accomplishments include: Working with a coalition including The League of California Cities successful passage of Proposition 98. Ms. Bruget is particularly proud of her involvement of the formation of the Baja California Binational Mayors Summit, which emerged from the initial dialogues of the 2008 Border Governors Conference in Los Angeles, California. She also serves on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Los Angeles Political Roast Committee, which is the highest grossing fundraising event for the ADA. Ms. Bruget recently traveled to Hamburg, Germany with a delegation of California environmental leaders to showcase a state of the art waste to energy facility and to meet with German legislative leaders of the German Green Party.

5. Gloria Gasca: She pledges to uphold the democratic values of our district. She will support our leadership’s initiatives and work towards making positive changes in the communities which we serve.

6. Glenda Silva: Working as a public affairs consultant for the last 6 years has helped her understand that transparency by our elected officials and collaboration with their constituents, leads to good and responsible government. In supporting democratic candidates who believe in transparency and who actually engage their stakeholders in the creation and protection of legislation, we can preserve the interests of our community and our democratic values.

“California is the last Great Bastion of the democratic dream. We are the breakwater that is protecting California against the red tide that is sweeping across the nation and is protecting us from being swept into the abyss of the Pacific Ocean. It is from this very room that we are looking for the hope , vision , and leadership that will be the guiding light that will lead us through these difficult times where there is a huge backlash against the ideals of the democratic dream. California Dreaming.” Said Ruben Murillo, 46th Assembly District Delegate Candidate.

1. George Magallanes: As a lifelong resident of Boyle Heights and a former staff member to Democratic State Senator Tom Hayden, Assemblymember Jackie Goldberg, and currently Deputy District Director for LA Councilman Ed P. Reyes have dedicated his life to serving others. He believe that working together we will be able to shape a government that works for all.

2. *Enrique Gasca: His commitment to public service and education has been long and diverse. He currently serve as the Chair of the 46th Assembly District delegation on the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. His other community activities have included a board membership on the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project and Navidad en el Barrio. As President of Navidad en el Barrio, he was able to increase the annual food basket donation and help an estimated 125,000 individuals have a more joyous holiday season. Since the beginning of 2010, he have served as District Director for Assembly Speaker John A. Perez. As Speaker Perez’s principal district representative, his focus has been on solving California’s budget crisis, promoting policies that create high-paying, quality jobs in California and implementing real reforms to state government.

3. Ulisses Sanchez: As a life-long Democrat and resident of the 46th Assembly District, He have been an active community member in working towards improving the quality of life for the families throughout the 46th District, Los Angeles and surrounding cities. From his political activism in working aggressively to elect Democrats in local, state and federal government. He have demonstrated that I have the ability to take on challenging tasks and deliver the results that are needed for the region. He currently serves as the District Representative and Political Director for State Senator Ron Calderon.

4. Eduardo Cisneros: As a life-long Democrat and resident of Southeast Los Angeles County, He is a dedicated member of his community and has worked in various capacities serving it. His career as a public servant includes an internship with Sen. Martha Escutia (Ret.), community-based work in the non-profit sector, and now in the public sector at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). At the LAUSD he serve as a staff member to the Board of Education working on education and education policy.

5. Mark Vargas: He is a lifelong Democrat and a longtime resident of the 46th District. He have had the pleasure to support our Assemblyman, Speaker John Perez since being one of the first to sign his filing papers for his candidacy. He will work to represent the diversity of our beautiful district and to promote ideas that create prosperity while protecting working women and men in California.

6. Azael Sonoqui (Sal Martinez): His friends in the community of Boyle Heights were his from know him as Sal Martinez, in 2001, he was bitten by the civic bug and since then I’ve joined/volunteered closely with local civic groups and law enforcement to provide, instill and equip our residents with the tools to change our quality of life. It’s his pleasure to serve on LAPD as a volunteer, receiving the 2007 OCB volunteer of the Year Award.

*Enrique Gasca was also voted as Executive Board

About The Democratic Party:

The Democratic Party and its members are responsible for some of our nation’s most important and impactful legislation: Social Security, Medicare, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Most recently, California Democrats played a leading role in helping President Obama pass the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ending the insurance company practice of denying coverage to children because of pre-existing conditions and lowering the cost of health care for millions of Americans.

Democrats are building a healthier future for our state and improving the quality of life for all Californians. We believe our state must make university and community college affordable for today’s working and middle-class families. We believe in rewarding hard work and expanding opportunities for all Californians in order to create stronger and healthier communities. There are more than 7.5 million registered Democrats in California – 44.49 percent of California voters. For more information visit http://www.cadem.org

Sources: 46th Assembly District & The Democratic Party

Editor’s Note: We want to wish good luck to all the nominees and winners. Also we want to inform you that we contacted some of the winners to quote them for this follow up story but as date of this published story we have not received any response.

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