Category Archives: FYI
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Keep the Dream Alive” on KPFK-FM
To celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the national holiday recognizing his legacy, KPFK Radio Los Angeles will play an astonishing set of speeches by Dr. King which were recorded by Pacifica Radio … Continue reading
Selma and Amelia Boynton Robinson, 103
“Five decades ago, she offered up her home in Selma, Ala., to civil rights activists for use as a base of operations in their voting rights efforts. The Selma-to-Montgomery marches were planned there, and they would have seismic implications for … Continue reading
Joan Williams to Ride in Rose Parade Almost 60 Years Late
Joan Williams was denied the chance to ride as “Miss Crown City” in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1958 when it was discovered that she was black. But on Thursday, the city of Pasadena finally will honor the 82-year-old who … Continue reading
The True Story of NORAD’s Santa Tracker
“This Christmas Eve people all over the world will log on to the official Santa Tracker to follow his progress through U.S. military radar. It all started in 1955, with a misprint in a Colorado Springs newspaper and a call … Continue reading
LA County Holiday Celebration
The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is a multi-cultural event that reflects the diverse population we enjoy in Los Angeles. Celebrate in person at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from 3 to 6 on December 24th, or watch the live show on … Continue reading
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
“Once the recession occurred, we actually saw a real uptick in the number of kids living with their grandparents, and now the numbers are close to 8 million,” says Gretchen Livingston, who has studied the trend for the … Continue reading
The Importance of Planning for Your Senior Years
From WRVO Public Media in Oswego, New York: “Many individuals may think about saving money for retirement, but that’s only the beginning of the planning process. Growing older can mean a need for different transportation options, more access to medical care, … Continue reading
