Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency To Help The Philippines
October 15, 2009 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under News
Hollywood, CA — October 14, 2009 A&G Records in association with Philippine Aid Society announced Multi-talented recording artists Latonius Earl, Jezda, Kris Searle, Jael Gadsden, Fawn, Asha Puthli, Stuart Guest, Rob E C and Arnold G to perform live at “Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency.”
“To be honest, I can’t take credit for the idea. This was Arnold G’s initiative. When he approached me about doing the concert, I was all for it because I could tell he had a heart to help the Philippines” Said Tim Troutman, Executive Director of the Philippine Aid Society.
The event will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 9pm to 11pm at Rage Restaurant & Bar 8911 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069. Telephone: (310) 652-7055.
He continue “I hope it will raise awareness for the Philippines and the serious need they have there. I also hope to raise some money because every dollar raised translates directly into emergency items for the victims.”
Event will be hosted by Rana Davis, popular long time hostess and emcee in Southern California.
This is a benefit concert to help raise awareness and needed funds to help the victims of the devastating floods the occurred on September 26, 2009. The Manila metro area was pummeled by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) which resulted in the worst flooding the Philippines has seen in over 40 years. Some are calling the storm the “Katrina of the Philippines.” Nearly 699 people have lost their lives and countless thousands have lost everything they own. To be sure, millions of Filipinos, living in one of the poorest countries in the world, were deeply affected by this tragedy in the Phillipines. All proceeds will go to the Philippine Aid Society a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The goal is to raise $100,000. That will go a long way to restoring family housing, getting medicine, food and clothing to those in direct need in the Philippines.
“Tens of Thousands of people in Manila and surrounding areas have lost everything they own. We can’t give it all back to them, but this money raised will go to help them survive and recover from this tragedy.” Concluded Troutman.
Also donations of clothing and can foods will be accepted on location, as well at: Manila Forwarder: 4323 Eagle Rock Blvd, Unit 313, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Telephone: (323) 478-1599. Cash donations are being encouraged and will be managed directly by Tim Troutman, Executive Director of the Philippine Aid Society, with offices in the United States (North Carolina) and in the Philippines (Kamuning, Quezon City).
Red carpet is schedule to start at 8:30pm. The show will start from 9pm to 11pm.
Event is free, but $10 donation is recommended for the cause.
“Hand in Hand Benefit Concert – Typhoon Emergency.” is sponsored by A&G Records, RAGE, ParrisHarris and Diversity News.
About Phillipine Aid Society:
Philippine Aid Society is a non profit organization which is organized to provide a variety of charitable services in the Philippines. They are a small organization and their management staff consists entirely of volunteers.
For more information you can visit there website at http://www.philippineaid.org/
About Diversity News Publications:
Is a public relations firm specialized in Advertising, Design, Marketing, Printing & Public Relations services who combines all sources in one. Diversity News Publications publishes Diversity News Hollywood, Diversity News Online, Diversity News Los Angeles and Diversity News, a consumer news magazine.
For more information you visit web site at http://www.diversitynewspublications.com/ or follow on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/eediversitynews
Note: Video courtesy of Brian LeBow from LeBow Media, shows images on the devastating floods.
Sources: A&G Records, LeBow Media, Phillipine Aid Society, Diversity News Publications, YouTube, Facebook.
Three Mayors at the 40TH Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots & 39th Annual Los Angeles Pride Celebration
August 30, 2009 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Featured, News
West Hollywood & Los Angeles cities celebrated 2009 LA PRIDE among with politicians, human rights groups & celebrities.
June is known as PRIDE month and the LA PRIDE was held from June 12, 2009 to June 14, 2009. This year theme was: PRIDE 365 “Power, Passion & Purpose. L.A. Pride is produced by Christopher Street West (CSW), a non-profit organization.
“PRIDE, as a movement, remains young. It was only 40 years ago in response to the Stonewall Riots our community gathered across this great nation to formally demand humanitarian equality in the face of brutality, persecution and discrimination. Forty years later, some things have changed and some have not.” Said Rodney Scott, President CSW/LA Pride
This year PRIDE activities featured Festival Saturday & Sunday. Press conference on Sunday and then the famous parade that show cast community leaders, more than 100 floats, organizations, celebrities & politicians.
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa response to the overturn of Proposition 8 stated. The constitution is supposed to extend people rights not to limit them.
Some of LA PRIDE Main Stage show performances held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 were DEBORAH COX, FANTASIA, ERIKA JAYNE and DEBBY HOLIDAY. Sunday line up were EXPOSE, BLAKE LEWIS & TERRI NUNN and BERLIN hosted both days by Billy Masters & Momma.
“Love it’s all about been with each other, taking care of each other.” Said Gaye Ann Bruno. CSW VP Entertainment Board of Director.
In regards to not being able to marry in the state of CA Gaye Ann Bruno concluded “Things will change, but we will not give up the fight.”
West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Christopher Street West Board President Rodney Scott, Actress Kate Del Castillo, and Kristal Vick, People of Faith Standing Up for Equality were the speakers at LA PRIDE Press Conference held on June 14, 2009 in the intersection of Crescent Heights and Santa Monica Boulevards. Also attending were Assembly member John A. Perez, Rabbi Denise Eger, Reverend Troy Perry, LA PRIDE 2009 Harvey Milk Award-winner, Maria Louise Roman, Equal Roots Founder, Matt Palazzolo.
“As an opportunity to express who we are as a community and what we stand for.” Rodney Scott, CSW President Board of Director
The Parade Grand Marshals were, Chelsea Handler, Chuy Bravo, and Community Grand Marshal OUT West.
The honorees for this year PRIDE were Jeanne Córdova Morris Kight Lifetime Achievement Award, Therese Stewart Woman of the Year Award, John A. Pérez Man of the Year Award, Claudette Colbert a.k.a. “Claudette Sexy DJ”CSW Special Community Award, Jim Williams CSW Special Community Award, Chris Angel Murphy Outstanding Youth Leader Award, Hollywood United Methodist Church Berman/Schafer Award, Doug SpearmanConnie Norman Award, Sean Penn George Moscone Award, Maria Louise Roman Harvey Milk Award, Tom of Finland Foundation Pat Parker Arts Award, Regent Media Sheldon Andelson Award, and Pat Rocco Torie Osborn/Dick Michaels Media Award.
Pride feature: Circuit, Dance, Country, Latin, Rhythm & Soul Dance pavilions, including Erotic City, Community Village & Children’s Garden.
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST
Pride 365: Power. Passion. Purpose.
A non-profit organization, Christopher Street West, is a leading partner in the advancement of rights and equality of the LGBT community. Led by professionally driven, volunteer based board members, Christopher Street West produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in the United States with an expanding global presence reaching millions of people every year. For more information visit LAPRIDE.org
