Easy Green with Belma Michael Johnson and How We Roll with Keith K-dub Williams

Southern California Experience with LaFern Cusack

710 ESPN Radio Los Angeles

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Sunday, May 30, 2010 (5a-6a PST)

Belma Michael Johnson
EASY GREEN
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Belma Michael Johnson is the popular host of “DESIGNED TO SELL” on HGTV and best-selling author of “EASY GREEN” (DreamBooks), a tip book about easy ways to go green.

He has hosted entertainment and talk shows for and about African Americans (including the popular “Dr. Phil” show for Harpo Productions and the award-winning “Teen Summit” on BET) for the past decade in national broadcast syndication and on national cable networks. He also has hosted two series for the DIY network. As a show runner, he has produced lifestyle programming for HGTV and the DIY network. As a filmmaker, he has written, directed and produced for the popular and acclaimed series “UNSUNG” on the TV One network. As a producer, he has created hundreds of hours of programming for NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Comedy Central, MTV, VH-1, BET, Disney, Paramount, Columbia Tri-Star, King World, Warner Bros. and many others.) He has produced dozens of online projects, including original content for TVLand.com, TV-One.com, HGTV.com, diyNetwork.com, Nick.com and BelmaMichael.com. He also hosts a web series, “Reel Remedies,” an HD medical show that has been syndicated to the digital channels of the ABC network.

His production experience is as varied as writer, producer, host, music supervisor, segment producer, show producer, supervising producer and executive producer. His credits include producing celebrity talk shows, real-people segments, demonstration segments, craft shows, awards shows, dance competitions, a televised film festival, rockumentaries, as well as writing and producing for comedians, such as Roseanne, Bernie Mac, Sinbad, Mark Curry (“Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”) and D.L. Hughley.

In addition to his television experience, Johnson also authored five published books. He has edited books for St. Martin’s Press and Collins Publishing. His accolades also include winning the National Education Association award for broadcasting and three NAACP Image Awards, as well as receiving three Daytime Emmy nominations. He has conducted hundreds of workshops about creativity, productivity and going green in more than 40 states. He studied broadcast journalism at the Annenberg School for Communications at the University of Southern California. He is married, with twin boys. For more information: http://www.belmaj.com/

Keith K-dub Williams
California African American Museum is presenting How We Roll

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Keith “K Dub” Williams created the Hood Games in 2005 his organization brings positive and unified skateboard competitions to the neighborhood communities in Oakland, CA. The Hood Games showcase the talents of youth in Skateboard, Art, Music, Dance and Fashion. The Hood Games attracts a partnership of professional skateboarders including Karl Watson and Paul P-Rod Rodriguez. The Hood Games has been successfully produced over 19 events in Oakland, San Francisco, Napa, Los Angeles, Las Vegas.
Hood Games is a grassroots level community event started in 2005 in East Oakland as more inner-city youth were gravitating to skateboard culture. The events serve as a bridge between urban communities and the skate lifestyle while incorporating art, music, film and dance performances.

Hood Games also collaborates with local schools, youth centers, city governments, local authorities, the skate community and city parks to make a memorable experience for the kids and families. Hood Games would like to continue to give the youth an opportunity to showcase their talents in both skateboarding and the arts. The event is developing a strong fan base in the Bay Area as well as Los Angeles. Hood Games expanded the event to include Las Vegas this past January with an amazing response.

HOW WE ROLL OPENING PUBLIC RECEPTION
In conjunction with CAAM TARGET SUNDAYS, the opening public reception will take place on July 18th, 2010 and feature “The Hood Games” a themed action sports and skateboard event showcasing fashion, videos and short film screenings, professional skateboard demonstrations, shoe signings, spoken word and open mic event, musical performances, and special guest professional skaters.

ART & EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
CAAM will be providing art workshops on skateboard design, and Near to the CAAM building we have the California Science Center programs relating to math, kinetics and all interesting subjects relating to the wonderful world of science.

The California African American Museum is presenting How We Roll a unique story of skateboard legends of color that helped layout incredible core achievements in skateboard culture.”These athletes” had a hand and foot in contributing to the fundamental ground elements of skateboarding and combined it with artistic expression for all new comers to skate and enjoy the ride!

How We Roll will be taking you through a historical step by step fantastic voyage of how side walk surfing turned into 4 decades of a cultural revolution. If you skate you paint, if paint you make music and these never ending progressions have created a family of athletes, artists, musicians, youth ambassadors as well as entrepreneurial providers driving the sport into a massive world wide appeal affecting all colors, genders, ages and people from every culture around the globe.  Free your mind and the rest will follow................... You can learn more about Hood Games at: http://www.hoodgamesskate.com/
www.caamuseum.org  

Extraordinary People Creating Extraordinary Change

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LaFern Cusack on 710 ESPN Radio
Southern California Experience

Sunday, November 1, 2009
5am-6am (PST)
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Danny Farahdel, Environmental Youth Conference.
Taking place November 4th... The City of Los Angeles believes that today's youth are our biggest allies in our fight against climate change and global warming. The Environmental Youth Conference engages young Angelenos to play a critical role in not only participating in our greening initiatives, but helping us educate others as well. This conference, the largest of its kind anywhere in the world, is for the youth and by the youth. Our youngsters run it, conduct workshops, publicize it, experience it and enjoy it.  For more information, visit http://www.milliontreesla.org/ and http://environmentalyouthconference.blogspot.com/

Elizabeth Pratt, heart transplant survivor and Author of "Dancing With Angels"
Pratt's true story and transplant odyssey "Dancing With Angels" has received the prestigious support and valuable words of encouragement from such dignitaries and organizations as President Bill Clinton, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Dr. Jon Kobashigawa, Medical Director of the UCLA Heart Transplant Program and Dr. Timothy Gardner, President of the American Heart Association. Last year, Pratt created her non-profit foundation "My Angel of Life" for the purpose of educating individuals and families who have experienced a catastrophic illness or transplantation. "It's a place to go when you have no where else to turn," notes Elizabeth. Dancing with Angels is available in paperback.  For further information, please contact: Bob Mazza  mazzaefx@earthlink.net

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank & American Women in Radio and Television SoCal
Michael Flood, President and CEO of Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Laura Behrman, President of AWRT SoCal speak to us about the Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day with Jennifer Love Hewitt and the SoCal Chapter of AWRT.  This will kick off the Foodbank's Season for Sharing with a Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day on November 14.
 
"One out of every eight people in Los Angeles County is at risk of hunger." Hunger has a cure, but we need your help.  Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a nonprofit charitable organization that has been serving the disadvantaged of our community since 1973. We are at the heart of a charitable food distribution network that includes nearly 900 charitable agency sites in Los Angeles County.  http://lafoodbank.org/

American Women in Radio and Television is a national, nonprofit organization that extends membership to qualified professionals in the electronic media and allied fields. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous additional benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. The chapter's annual Genii Awards celebrates the contributions of esteemed colleagues, and helps to fund AWRT SoCal student scholarships.
http://www.awrtsocal.org/
 
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LaFern Cusack currently produces and hosts 710 ESPN's Experience (Sun. 5a-6a) and Radio Disney AM1110 Playground (Sun 6:30a-7a). With these shows LaFern delivers an inspiring, dynamic and insightful experience to listeners. She brings her humor, warmth and talent for tackling topical community issues with her unique style connecting with every aspect of the show.
Email: LaFern.Cusack@espnradio.disney.com
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ESPN 710AM-Tony Hawk Foundation and Omniquest Media

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Southern California Experience

Kim Novick, Development Director Tony Hawk Foundation and
Michael Kaliski, CEO, Omniquest Media

Sunday, November 9, 2008
5:00am-6:00am on 710AM ESPN Radio

Development Director, Kim Novick, comes in to talk about how the for the Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs with a focus on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities.

Tony Hawk Foundation To Auction 2 Custom “Hawkized” Jeeps

Custom Jeeps modified to Tony Hawk's specs by the infamous DUB shop have become a tradition at the Tony hawk Foundation's annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit. Until now, one lucky bidder drove home in the vehicle, but for 2008 the Foundation will offer TWO Jeeps during our Live Auction. Both the 2008 4-door Wrangler Unlimited and the 2009 Commander are family-sized SUVs, and both will be decked out in the Hawk-appointed details you've come to expect from DUB.For more details about the vehicles and the Proxy Bid system, visit http://www.auctioncause.com/clientfiles/tonyhawkproxy/proxybid.htm
http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/

Michael Kaliski, CEO, Omniquest Media
Omniquest Media is a fully integrated media company whose mission is to create awareness of environmental, humanitarian, and social causes through the use of media in all forms.

Michael talks to us about his project- Untitled Child Slavery Project- In an area of the world known for its beauty, there's a huge, evil world writhing beneath. Children as young as seven and eight are being sold in the very country they grew up along with his other extraordinary documentaries. VIEW TRAILER

Other projects include:
Untitled Child Slavery Project
McLibel
Global Warming PSA
Not For Sale
Invisible Killers
Skid Row
Untitled Sudan/Darfur Project
For more trailers and information go to: http://omniquestmedia.org/

ESPN SoCal Experience- Extreme Things & Good Dirt Radio

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Southern California Experience

Karl Domangue, President of Extreme Things tells us how their goal is to encourage people to try something different. From rock climbing to spa treatments, and from romantic gondola rides to pottery handicrafts, we provide access to some of the most incredible activities California has to offer for thrill-seekers, romantics, corporate teambuilding, and family fun. Easy, quick, and amazingly affordable, you'll find yourself coming back again and again to Extremethings.com to keep your life from being anything but dull! http://www.extremethings.com/

Gary Lewin discusses how Good Dirt Radio reports inspiring stories about people helping to solve environmental challenges affecting life on Earth. They share positive environmental ideas and actions that individuals, businesses, institutions or communities can embrace. Offer innovative and traditional approaches to environmental sanity, exploring subject categories limited only by lack of imagination. Good Dirt Radio is an organization without political or religious affiliation. http://gooddirtradio.org/