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CSCN talks to Shanice McKinley Reed, Pageant Director of Miss Compton Pageant.
CSCN: What inspired you to resurrect the Miss Compton Pageant? I was inspired to re-open the Miss Compton pageant because growing up in the City of Compton and being a student in the Compton Unified School System, I was often stereotype negatively when I would mention I was from the City of Compton. Additionally I dislike the negative stereotypes that were associated with my community because I knew that great things come out of the city of Compton. Not everyone fits the stereotype. In grade school, I was a kid that tried to continue to do the right things to become successful. I was an honor student in high school, a scholar athlete, I was a part of many college prep programs, and I submersed myself in many school extracurricular activities such as being a writer for the school newspaper. So with all of the positive things I was doing to get ahead, and become successful, I wanted to be viewed as the same as any other student from any other school trying to do the right thing. A few flashbacks of being stereotyped that really inspired me to speak up was before re-opening the Miss Compton Pageant and becoming Miss Compton. I remember moments such as taking field trips with my college prep programs in our Compton Unified School District school bus and people looking at us as if the bad kids have just arrived.
Another example is in college on my first day in the dorms and my roommate refusing to come to our dorm for like 2 weeks because she found out she had the roommate from Compton. So when I got the opportunity to compete in the Miss California USA Pageant, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to showcase to the world the great things that come from Compton. While I was competing in the Miss California USA pageant representing the City of Compton, I received a lot of media attention. When I finished competing I felt as if I didn’t want it to end with me, and I wanted to give other girls the opportunity to share their success stories with the world representing the City of Compton. The Miss Compton Pageant gives me the opportunity to continue to inspire people that it’s not where you come from, but how you finish. CSCN: You were previously a contestant in the Miss California USA pageant and were selected to represent the City of Compton. Tell us about that experience? I had a great experience representing the City of Compton in the Miss California USA Pageant. I was able to gain so much support from my local community members, and community business. During my run for Miss California USA, my platform was to shine a positive light on the City of Compton and to showcase the positive things in Compton .
I wanted people that never been to Compton or didn’t plan on visiting the City of Compton to know and understand that not everyone that comes from the City of Compton is a drug dealer, gang banger, rappers, etc. but we are a community that is made up of professionals, educated individuals, talented and kind hearted people. Even though I did not win the state title, the Miss California USA gave me a platform to talk about what I was passionate about and show the other things in Compton that was not talked about in mainstream media very often. CSCN: You re-launched the Miss Compton Pageant to create the same opportunities for other young ladies, how has the re-emergence of the pageant served young women in the community in the past several years? The re-emergence of the Miss Compton pageant has served as a transformation process for many of the young girls and young women that has been a part of the Miss Compton Pageant Family. The Miss Compton Pageant has been the place where contestants can truly be mentored some who were shy, not sure of themselves, or may grow up in a home without many good role models can be around other like mind people that want better for themselves. Also, we have given girls modeling opportunities, internship opportunities, and career opportunities. We also continually providing a platform for our girls to network and to be in front of very successful individuals that can help them reach their goals. CSCN: You just recently held the 2014 pageant. Tell us about this experience and about the current Miss Compton, JaTiara Fuller I feel that the pageant gets better and better each year. I would consider the Miss Compton Pageant 2014 a huge success. We had so many people that come out to support us from our community and other communities. We had approximately 300 people that come out to support. And the girls were so talented and beautiful this year; I know the judges had a hard job. (CONTINUE ON PAGE 5 )
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CARSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Class of 1974 & Alumni Friends CHS 40 Yr Reunion is coming up fast Oct. 4, Doubletree Hotel Carson. ALL Carson Alumni are invited! Deadline for the hotel discount reservation has been extended to Sept. 6! More rooms were added as a result of the first block was full! Please see the hotel flyer below. And don't forget, it's a Costume Party! Dress to Impress in the Era of Your Choice (even 2014 so anything lol!). Come CELEBRATE this great milestone in our lives Oct. 4! Here's the webpage again: https://www.facebook.com/classof1974chs
Congratulations to 6th District resident Ms. Alice Robinson for receiving a Labor Day Parade and Picnic at Banning Park personal thank you note for her service to the community from President Obama. Ms. Alice has been feeding the hungry & homeless monthly for There was overwhelming community support along with and our local elective over 11 years at King Park.
officials in Congressional District. Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Harold Williams Carson Mayor, and many others. Carson Mayor Harold Williams, Alene Harris, Julian Burger, Carrie Scoville and David Greene.
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As active voters in our community, my wife and I would like to add you to our growing list of early supporters, because with your vote, we can keep this city moving forward. Currently our community deserves a representative who is committed to the city. I was raised here and I am raising my family here. Moreover, our community deserves someone on the council who actually wants to be there – and not just warm a seat until a better political opportunity arises. As a former human relations and current public safety commissioner, I have always acted in the best interest of our community. As the former director of public policy for Center for Community & Family Services (Carson), I have always fought to improve the quality of life for all residents of Los Angeles County. I think we need fresh leadership and that is why I need your vote. I am urging you to make the commitment and join me. Together we will win in March! We need your support, visit http://www.gofundme.com/
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CONGRATULATIONS TO 8 CHS BEVERLY HILLS LITERARY SOCIETY California State University, Dominguez Hills has been ranked 10th in the nation for its contribution to public good by the D.C.-based magazine Washington Monthly. This is the third year in a row the university has been in the top 10 among more than 650 universities across the country whose highest degree granted is the master’s degrees. “CSU Dominguez Hills’ mission is to ‘provide education, scholarship and service that are, by design, accessible and transformative,’ which is at the core of the Washington Monthly’s rankings,” University President Willie J. Hagan said. “We are extremely proud to be among the nation’s top universities that are opening the doors of higher education wider and giving students a comprehensive experience that engages them both inside and outside the classroom.” . For a more in-depth look at the methodology of the rankings and the rankings themselves, click on the link: The Washington Monthly College Guide.
ESSAY 10th grader Monique Guerra wins $250 as 4th place contestant plus a kindle fire, case, and $50 gift certificate! 7 more of our students also won kindle fires and gift certificates for their outstanding essays! 12th graders-Shiv Sulkar, Claudia Curiel, Adonis Rodriguez, Justin Silva, and Luis Curiel 11th graders-Antonio Oribello and Kemoeshae Cook.
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36th Annual Wisdom From Above
City of Carson to Host Women’s Luncheon with Symposium on Dr. Betty R. October 25 Price
Have you purchased your ticket for the 36th Annual Wisdom From Above Luncheon with Dr. Betty R. Price? The last day to purchase your ticket is September 28th! The luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at The Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA. Ticket cost is $65.. Click the link below to purchase your ticket today http:// www.faithdome.org/wisdomluncheon.html
The City of Carson Women’s Issues Commission will be hosting an educational program to promote the understanding and awareness of women’s issues and social services for women and their families on October 25. The symposium, “Women in the 21st Century”, will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street in Carson. The symposium is open to the public and admission is free. Topics of discussion include financial management for women, caring for aging parents, fitness and health tips, and career achievement for local trailblazers. The Women’s Issues Commission assists the City in addressing women’s issues such as domestic violence, equality in employment areas, teendating and unwed motherhood. It would also provide Carson women with information and referrals to service agencies and organizations dealing with women’s issues. The commission meets every fourth Monday of the month, 6 p.m. at Carson City Hall. For more information about this symposium, please call (310) 952-1729.
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FANTASIA: Even before the question is posed, she makes clear the essence of her sound. “I’m a soul singer,” she says, with much pride and little hesitation. That’s who she is, at her core, and no matter the song she sings, her spirit seems to resonate from the speakers along with her voice. That’s the magic that Fantasia brings, every time.
BRIAN MC KNIGHT: As an artist who needs no introduction, Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 13 albums to date, with several going 2 and 3x platinum, and he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a singer, songwriter and producer, McKnight is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet. In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, McKnight has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency, has toured successfully for over a decade, and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Quincy Jones, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.
Your Brain Is a Muscle Too: How Student-Athletes Succeed in College and in Life
By Andre Hayes
Written by two former college athletes, Your Brain Is a Muscle Too is an essential guide to success in the classroom and on the play field for any student athlete. Taking readers through all the steps toward success for student athletes — from obtaining athletic scholarships to finding the right sports agent — Your Brain Is a Muscle Too should be mandatory reading for every student athlete. Insightful tips range from how to adapt to the intensity of the college environment to how to most effectively study for exams and how to avoid the pressures of drugs and alcohol. While this book is invaluable for all students, it is the first book that addresses the specific concerns of African -Americans in a college setting. Your Brain Is a Muscle Too offers guidance and heightens awareness in areas such as academics, interpersonal relations, money matters, time management, and the social transition from high school to college. It includes colorful anecdotes and candid advice, including contributions from Magic Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, and Kenny Smith.
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(Continued from Page 1— Miss Compton)
The Community of Compton is truly in for a treat with the current Miss Compton 2015, JaTiara Fuller. I am truly excited about working with her this year. She is really big on family & friends and spending quality time with her loved ones. She is also someone that is a strong believer that education is the key to success and is an advocate for higher education. And one of my favorite things about her is she truly loves helping people. She is someone that takes pride in helping build self-esteem and helping others become successful. She is truly an amazing person inside and out.
My plans is continue to have a successful Miss Compton Pageant, and I look forward to expanding to re-opening the Miss Watts Pageant next year, and mostly open up many other inner-city pageants in the future to help youth that live in similar cities like Compton around the world. CSCN: Where can our readers connect with you? They can always visit the pageant at www.misscompton.com, like us on our Facebook Fanpages Miss Compton or Miss Teen Compton, and check out our YouTube channel MissCompton1 or simply email us at info@misscompton.com.
CSCN: Who was your biggest role model growing up and why? My biggest role model growing up was my mother and Martin Luther King Jr. My mother was one of my role models because raising me and my siblings as a single parent mother, she sacrifice so much of herself for her children. She is also the most caring and loving person I know. My mother really set a good example for me and my siblings about the importance of sacrifice for the things you love. My mother is an amazing woman with a big heart. Growing up Martin Luther King Jr. was one of my role models because I was truly inspired about how he continually stand up for what he believed in no matter the consequence he would have to pay. He was a leader that was selfless, inspiring, compassionate, and someone that had integrity. We need more strong leaders
Exciting changes are coming to Del Amo Fashion CenDel Amo Fashion Center is in the midst of a major redevelopment which includes the construction of a brand new Patio Cafes in the heart of the shopping center, near the central Macy's store. The garden inspired dining pavilion is now open! In February 2014, the north section of the shopping center (from the old food court to just before the outdoor lifestyle wing) will shut down to make way for the creation of a new state of the art two-level mall
Centrally located in Carson, Veo presents the ideal setting for families to put down lasting roots and enjoy the comforts of home. Blending urban convenience with small-town charm, this vibrant new gated community invites you to experience hometown living with a unique enclave of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes. Smart home designs, resort-style amenities and landscaped pathways keep happiness in play, while a convenient Southern California location near dining, retail, entertainment, transportation and employment centers makes room for more family time. Discover a walkable village that’s as authentic as you are. The joy of community beckons at Veo. Starting from the Mid $200,000s Debuting Fall 2014. Interest list is forming at http://veohomes.com/
Joi Hall has been featured as a guest on TV Shows such as the Mike and Juliet Show; mulitple radio shows including actress Sheryl Lee Ralph's Diva Talk Radio, and she has been interviewed for many articles such as on Bestwaytohealth.com .
Joi Hall is a Youth Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, and Radio Host. She is known as a resilience expert, and a wellness activist. Her national campaign, "Dying To Be Thin Youth Eating Disorder Awareness Movement", has recently gained national attention to help stop the escalation of youth eating disorders. She speaks out at universities, conducts workshops, and has done multiple interviews for radio shows and articles on Eating Disorders, Nutrition & Wellness, Body Image, and Self Esteem Issues.
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Five ways to save big money on your cellphone bill
(BPT) - Cellphone plans these days can top $100 or even $200 a month, once you include the cost of data. That's a lot of cash just to stay connected. Fortunately, consumers can take a few easy steps to slash their bills - without sacrificing quality. 1. Switch to a no-contract provider You can cut your phone bill in half, or more, simply by switching to a no-contract provider. Consumer advocates point to nocontract plans as a smart option for consumers, offering competitive quality at substantial savings. What about the quality of service? Not to worry: Many no-contract providers use the same networks as the big carriers. Look for language like "uses the world's largest GSM network." That just means they route calls over the same towers as one of the big networks. No-contract plans are soaring in popularity. Nationwide, one in four cellphone owners has a no-contract plan. Consumer advocates are cheering the trend. "Many consumers don't realize the savings that are available simply by switching carriers," says Norman Klugman, chief operating officer of Pure TalkUSA, a leading no-contract provider. "Some of our customers have saved hundreds of dollars a year - in at least one case, enough to go on a Caribbean cruise." 2. Rely on Wi-Fi for data usage The biggest reason cellphone bills are soaring is the cost of data. Everyone loves to stream music and video on the go and many people are paying big bucks for the privilege. Take a look at your cellphone bill and see how much data you're using each month. Chances are you can cut down on that number by using Wi-Fi wherever it's available, which won't count against your monthly
Once your data usage levels off to a more reasonable level, make sure you aren't paying for more than you need. You may be able to switch to a cheaper plan that includes less data. 3. Ditch unlimited talk and text messaging plans Many cellphone users pay for unlimited talk and text, which is often necessary. Try limiting your monthly minutes and text message use and see if you can get by on a more slimmed-down, cheaper plan. How do you cut back on minutes? Many apps, such as Skype, offer free talk services over Wi-Fi that enable you to chat with friends without running up your bill. Texting apps such as WhatsApp and GroupMe allow you to send messages for free. 4. Stop using 411 and other paid directories We've all been there. You're in a tough spot and can't find the number of the closest gas station or pharmacy, so you dial 411 on your cellphone. Using 411 and other paid directories can add up quickly, costing a couple of dollars for each call. Instead, try using your Wi-Fi connection to look up information on your phone's Internet browser or maps application. Leading Web search engines like Google and Bing also offer free directory services.
5. Consider a family plan It's economics 101: buying in bulk saves money. This holds true for phone service, too. Most carriers offer some kind of family plan that offers meaningful discounts for getting the entire clan on the same calling plan. Some even offer shared data packages.
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From our friends at The Midnight Baker http://www.bakeatmidnite.com/ On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/midnitebaker
2 lbs chicken thighs (may use skinless) 1 tbs oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground dry ginger 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tbs honey 2 tbs molasses 1 tbs rice vinegar 1/4 cup sherry (apple juice may be substituted) 4 green onions sliced 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil To thicken: 2 tbs cornstarch 1/4 cup water Spray or line (with a slow cooker bag) a 5-6 quart slow cooker. In a heavy large skillet, heat the 1 tbs of oil and brown chicken very well on both sides. Place browned chicken in slow cooker. Saute garlic and ginger in the same pan you browned the chicken for about 1 minute. Add the 1/4 cup water, scraping up all the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Add the soy sauce, honey, sherry, molasses and vinegar. Stir well and pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cover slow cooker and cook on HI for 4-5 hours (or until chicken is done) Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Add the sesame oil to the remaining slow cooker juices. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. With slow cooker set to HI, slowly add the cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce is thickened. Let bubble about 1 minute to swell and cook the cornstarch. NOTE: You may want to remove the juice to another pan if you used skinon chicken as there will be fat. It will be easier to skim the fat if you remove to another pan. Preheat broiler to high. Place chicken on a broiler pan. Broil about 3 minutes each side or until chicken surface is slightly caramelized and bubbly. Place chicken on serving tray and pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serves 4-6. Nice with jasmine rice.
Talk Show Host Queen Latifah comes on board as the first Celebrity Chair of Taste of Soul! The multi-talented trailblazer and talk show host, Queen Latifah, a longtime supporter of Taste of Soul, has officially joined the TOS Nation. Be sure to watch The Queen Latifah Show everybody to show your love and support. Welcome to the Taste of Soul Family Queen! Taste of Soul Creator and Founder Danny J. Bakewell Sr. announced this year’s Co-Chairs Congresswoman Karen Bass, Councilman Curren Price, Assemblyman Isadore Hall, Los Angeles Unified School District Seat 1 Board Member Dr. George McKenna, KCBS-TV News Anchor Pat Harvey and the prestigious Ivey, McNeill & Wyatt Law Firm will serve as cochairs of the 9th Annual Taste of SoulFestival October 18 on Crenshaw Blvd. “Each of our co-chairs has demonstrated in their professional and private lives their commitment to the Black community and has steadfastly supported causes that inspire peace, unity and love,” stated Bakewell. 7
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