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UID:7735-1792627200-1793145599@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:New Orleans\, Da Soul of America Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Return of Da Native Son! \nA soulful five-day New Orleans cultural journey through music\, history\, HBCUs and cuisine\, funding FA-MLI youth programs. \nThursday\, October 22 to Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026. $2\,800 per person. \nIncluded in the price\n\nRound-trip airfare from Los Angeles\nFour nights hotel accommodations (double occupancy)\nGround transportation for scheduled group activities\nMississippi River cruise\nWhitney Plantation\nAfrican American and cultural museums\nThe French Quarter\, Treme\, Congo Square and historic neighborhoods\nBlack-owned restaurants\, music and cultural experiences\nSelected live music or concert\nFA-MLI educational and cultural programming\nTour T-shirt and gift bag\n\nReserve your place on Eventbrite. Eventbrite adds its own service fees at checkout.
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/new-orleans-da-soul-of-america-tour-2026/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, Louisiana\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
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UID:7736-1792004400-1792004400@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: A Birthday Celebration for Torrénce Brannon-Reese
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI\, Inc. proudly presents Legendary Nights: a birthday celebration for Torrénce Brannon-Reese. \nA Life Philosophy: Talent\, Intelligence & Commitment (TIC) \n\nDoors open at 7:00 PM for dinner and mingling\nShowtime at 8:30 PM\nTickets: $35 general admission\, $50 VIP\n\nSpecial tributes to a few extraordinary people\, to be announced soon.
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-birthday-celebration-torrence-brannon-reese-2026/
LOCATION:Catalina Jazz Club\, 6725 Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005226Z
UID:7789-1785006000-1785006000@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Honoring Motown Legend Brenda Holloway
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI presented a Legendary Nights fundraising concert\, Music\, Education & Culture\, honoring Motown legend Brenda Holloway as she celebrated her 80th birthday\, featuring Torrénce Brannon and his Everything with Soul Band. \nUnder the banner Music Saved My Life\, the concert supported FA-MLI’s programs for youth\, elders\, veterans\, musicians and community. Dinner and networking at 7:00 PM\, showtime at 8:30 PM.
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-brenda-holloway-2026/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005226Z
UID:7788-1782066600-1782066600@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Torrénce Brannon & His Everything with Soul Band at Catalina Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI brought Legendary Nights to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood\, where Torrénce Brannon and his Everything with Soul Band performed a tribute to New Orleans\, classic soul\, blues\, jazz and funk\, as a fundraiser for FA-MLI. Doors at 6:30 PM\, with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 PM. \nLegendary Nights began as an intimate series at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park. FA-MLI youth have worked its events as waiters\, sound technicians\, set designers\, stage managers and production assistants\, earning stipends while learning live production. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-catalina-2026/
LOCATION:Catalina Jazz Club\, 6725 Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
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UID:7787-1780142400-1780167600@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:34th Annual Malcolm X Legacy Celebration & Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI’s 34th Annual Malcolm X Legacy Celebration & Cultural Festival\, co-hosted by Selah Blak Sol\, put youth front and center under the theme Save da Children\, Save da World. \nThe festival featured an Organic African Fashion Show and a City-Wide Talent Showcase for young performers from across Los Angeles. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/malcolm-x-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Leimert Park Black Arts Village\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Malcolm X Legacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005226Z
UID:7786-1780099200-1780185599@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Cultural Renaissance Classic Photo Gathering
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI marked the 30th year of one of its most enduring traditions\, the Cultural Renaissance Classic Photo Gathering\, on People Street in front of the Vision Theatre\, earlier on the same day as the 34th Annual Malcolm X Legacy Celebration & Cultural Festival. \nTorrénce Brannon-Reese launched the gathering on May 18\, 1996 at the World Stage Performance Gallery in Leimert Park\, inspired by jazz singing legend Dwight Trible\, to honor and document the community’s artists. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/classic-photo-gathering-2026/
LOCATION:People Street\, Leimert Park Village\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005226Z
CREATED:20260911T005226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005226Z
UID:7785-1779624000-1779633000@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Africa Day Spring Luncheon: Human Rights Award for Torrénce Brannon-Reese
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles–Lusaka Sister City Committee\, in partnership with LAAAW PAC\, honored FA-MLI founder and CEO Torrénce Brannon-Reese\, MSW\, with a Human Rights Award at its Africa Day Spring Luncheon. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/africa-day-spring-luncheon-2026/
LOCATION:Westin Los Angeles Airport\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
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UID:7784-1778889600-1778975999@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Street Corner Renaissance at the San Pedro Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Street Corner Renaissance continued its California mini-tour with a featured performance at the San Pedro Music Festival\, on the Crafted Courtyard stage. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/street-corner-renaissance-san-pedro-2026/
LOCATION:Crafted Courtyard\, 112 E. 22nd St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005227Z
UID:7783-1777593600-1777679999@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Street Corner Renaissance Live at Catalina Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Street Corner Renaissance\, the a cappella group co-founded by Torrénce Brannon-Reese and Maurice Kitchen\, took the stage at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood with special guest Windy Barnes\, the Chicago South Side songstress. \nThe group performs doo-wop\, soul\, gospel and R&B with no instruments\, only voices\, in the tradition of the great street corner harmony groups. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/street-corner-renaissance-catalina-2026/
LOCATION:Catalina Jazz Club\, 6725 Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005227Z
UID:7782-1765717200-1765749600@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual I've Known Rivers Film Festival: Reconstruction\, Da Souls of Blacks
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual I’ve Known Rivers Film Festival carried the theme Reconstruction\, Da Souls of Blacks\, honoring how music\, film and cultural memory heal communities. It was held at Strategies and Soul in Leimert Park\, with screenings in its Hungry C Theater. \nTickets supported FA-MLI’s programs\, including See a Man Be a Man and Princess 2 Queen. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/ive-known-rivers-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Strategies and Soul\, 3546 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005227Z
UID:7781-1761177600-1761695999@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:New Orleans\, Da Soul of America Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:A five-day journey through the cultural life of New Orleans\, paying homage to the experiences and contributions of people of African descent while raising funds for FA-MLI’s youth and community programs. \nThe itinerary included Congo Square\, the Whitney Plantation\, the French Quarter and Tremé\, the Free People of Color Museum\, a second-line procession\, a Mississippi riverboat cruise with live jazz\, and dining at Dooky Chase and Commander’s Palace. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/new-orleans-da-soul-of-america-tour-2025/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, Louisiana\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005227Z
UID:7780-1754236800-1754247600@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Honor a Living Legend: A Tribute to Sabir Majeed
DESCRIPTION:A free community celebration giving photographer Sabir Majeed his flowers. For 45 years his camera documented the community\, from jazz legends at the World Stage to community rallies and family portraits. \nThe afternoon featured live music and poetry\, a fashion showcase\, food\, and stories and memories shared. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/honor-a-living-legend-sabir-majeed-2025/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005227Z
CREATED:20260911T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005227Z
UID:7779-1747472400-1747508400@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:33rd Annual Malcolm X Legacy Celebration & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating the centennial of Malcolm X’s birth\, the day began with street sign unveilings along Crenshaw Boulevard officially dedicating the Malcolm X Corridor\, with Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Councilwoman Heather Hutt\, and continued with the 33rd Annual Malcolm X Legacy Celebration & Festival in the Leimert Park Black Arts Village. \nUnder the theme Human Rights By Any Means Necessary\, the festival brought live music\, fashion\, spoken word\, youth activities\, film\, food and vendors. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/malcolm-x-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Leimert Park Black Arts Village\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Malcolm X Legacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7778-1746266400-1746277200@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast & Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI’s 3rd Annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast\, themed Human Rights\, By Any Means Necessary\, brought community leaders\, activists\, educators and youth together at Afro City inside the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. \nThe morning featured the “Africans in the Diaspora” fashion show hosted by Queen Mother Nzingha Ejukwa\, a human rights speech by 15-year-old Malcolm Mitchell that earned a standing ovation\, and the recognition of photographer Sabir Majeed. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/malcolm-x-human-rights-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Malcolm X Legacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241229T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7777-1735491600-1735502400@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual I've Known Rivers Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Themed Music Saved My Life: Architects of Da Renaissance\, the 13th Annual I’ve Known Rivers Film Festival celebrated the transformative power of music and honored the contributions of disabled musicians to American culture. \nInspired by Torrénce Brannon-Reese’s experiences with disabled musicians in New Orleans and his work with disabled veterans\, the evening featured live music\, a short film showcase\, spoken word\, fashion and dance. Admission was free\, with donations welcome. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/ive-known-rivers-film-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7776-1731870000-1731880800@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: A Night of Soul\, the Frankie Beverly Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Torrénce Brannon-Reese and his Everything with Soul (New Orleans Style) Band led a tribute to the legendary Frankie Beverly\, with performances honoring Bobby Womack\, Al Green and Marvin Gaye. \nGuests were encouraged to wear all white\, the signature style of Frankie Beverly. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-frankie-beverly-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7775-1728432000-1729036799@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:New Orleans\, Da Soul of America Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Da Soul of America tour brought together a diverse group\, including two students and two musical artists sponsored through a Snap Foundation grant\, and marked a milestone in Torrénce Brannon-Reese’s Music Saved My Life documentary project. \nHighlights included a gathering at Congo Square with students from Xavier University\, sessions with jazz expert Dr. Michael White\, a visit to the Free People of Color Museum and a mule-and-buggy tour of the French Quarter. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/new-orleans-da-soul-of-america-tour-2024/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, Louisiana\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7774-1727632800-1727632800@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:GLORY Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The GLORY Awards\, organized by the Parent Action Coalition for Education (PACE)\, recognize outstanding contributions to education and youth development. Among the 2024 honorees was FA-MLI founder Torrénce Brannon-Reese\, recognized for his contributions to youth empowerment and community development in South Los Angeles. \nAfter his acceptance speech he turned the ceremony into an impromptu concert\, singing “I’ll Be Around” and “Let’s Stay Together” with singer Bob Kosh and fellow musicians. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/glory-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Miracle Theater\, Market Street\, Inglewood\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
CREATED:20260911T005228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005228Z
UID:7773-1727481600-1727654399@famlisoul.org
SUMMARY:Watts Towers Day of the Drum & Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Two free\, family-friendly festivals over one weekend at the Watts Towers Arts Center: the 42nd Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival and the 47th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival\, hosted by Torrénce Brannon-Reese and James Janisse. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/watts-towers-festivals-2024/
LOCATION:Watts Towers Arts Center\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005228Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: That's the Way I Feel About You\, a Tribute to Bobby Womack
DESCRIPTION:The featured concert of the 2nd Annual Barbara Morrison Jazz & Blues Festival in Leimert Park’s Black Arts Village: That’s the Way I Feel About You: A Tribute to Bobby Womack… The Poet\, curated by Torrénce Brannon-Reese and his Everything With Soul Band. Admission to the festival was free. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-bobby-womack-2024/
LOCATION:Leimert Park Black Arts Village\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Sweet Soul Music\, Didn't I Blow Your Mind (This Time)
DESCRIPTION:Legendary Nights presented Sweet Soul Music\, Didn’t I Blow Your Mind (This Time)\, featuring Norman Carter’s Delfonics Experience in an evening of classic R&B and soul. \nRed carpet at 6:30 PM\, doors at 7 PM\, and dinner and show at 7:30 PM. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-sweet-soul-music-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Da 70s\, Celebrating Our Musical Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:A special Father’s Day show celebrating the music of the 1970s\, with tributes to Earth\, Wind & Fire\, The Main Ingredient\, The Chi Lites\, The Emotions\, Chaka Khan\, Kool & the Gang\, Al Green\, Curtis Mayfield\, Marvin Gaye and more. \nWith special guest performances by tenor William Jordan Jr. of Las Vegas and vocalist Jason Powell of San Francisco. Red carpet at 6:30 PM\, dinner and the show at 7 PM. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-da-70s-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:Walk the Talk 2024: Celebrating Skid Row
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI partnered with the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) on its annual Walk the Talk\, a celebration of the people who live and work in Skid Row. \nThe day began at noon at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive\, with a parade led by Torrénce Brannon and his Everything with Soul Band and performances telling the stories of the year’s honorees. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/walk-the-talk-2024/
LOCATION:Skid Row History Museum & Archive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Malcolm X Festival
DESCRIPTION:FA-MLI’s 32nd Annual Malcolm X Festival celebrated the Black Arts Renaissance in Leimert Park\, featuring the symposium Architects of the Leimert Park Black Arts Village Renaissance. \nSpeakers included jazz vocalist Dwight Trible of the World Stage\, KAOS Network founder Ben Caldwell\, master drummer Timothy Morganfield of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, musicians Aaron Hall\, Kensha Bell and Brandon Forte\, and World Stage co-founder Torrénce Brannon-Reese. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/malcolm-x-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Malcolm X Legacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Themed Education is Our Passport to the Future\, the 2nd Annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast at Consolidated Realty was the premier fundraiser for FA-MLI’s youth development programs\, See A Man Be A Man and Princess 2 Queen. \nThe morning included a tribute to Torrénce Brannon-Reese delivered by Shianee Lovings\, statements from See a Man Be a Man alumni\, his keynote address By Any Means Necessary\, and honors for special guests Sandra Evers-Manly and Tony Wafford. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/malcolm-x-human-rights-breakfast-2024/
LOCATION:Consolidated Realty\, 3725 Don Felipe Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Malcolm X Legacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005514Z
CREATED:20260911T005514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005514Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Da Root: Mentoring 2 Save a Generation Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by FA-MLI in collaboration with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science\, the 3rd Annual Da Root youth conference set out to empower young people and foster a culture of healing in the community. \nBreakout sessions explored the nine critical life themes of the Da Root curriculum (spirituality\, culture\, career\, education\, economics\, politics\, health\, family and personal responsibility)\, with participants developing personal nine-point plans\, before closing remarks from founder Torrénce Brannon-Reese. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/da-root-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T230000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005515Z
CREATED:20260911T005515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005515Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Love & Tenderness\, a Tribute to Al Green
DESCRIPTION:A Legendary Nights evening of music and dining in tribute to Al Green at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. The evening opened with dinner at 8:00 PM and live music\, with a 25-minute interview segment exploring the journey of a renowned artist\, entrepreneur and former child star\, shared with a national audience by live stream. \nLegendary Nights is a fundraiser for FA-MLI’s youth empowerment programs\, including See a Man Be a Man and the I’ve Known Rivers Film Festival. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-al-green-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005515Z
CREATED:20260911T005515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005515Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: Prophets of Soul\, a Tribute to Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to the musical legacies of Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway\, headlined by Torrénce Brannon and his Everything with Soul band with vocalists Arlando\, Phajah Dawn and Faliesha Diamond\, and special guest Robert Henley III on vocals and piano. \nPart of the Legendary Nights series and a fundraiser for FA-MLI’s youth and community enrichment programs. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-prophets-of-soul-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005515Z
CREATED:20260911T005515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005515Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: I'll Make Me A World
DESCRIPTION:An evening celebrating the history of soul and funk\, dedicated to Sly Stone and the legends who shaped the sound\, including Al Green\, Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross. \nFeaturing Torrénce Brannon and his Everything with Soul band\, with special performances by A. Grace and Norman Carter. \nRead the full story
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-ill-make-me-a-world-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260911T005515Z
CREATED:20260911T005515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T005515Z
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SUMMARY:Legendary Nights: A Change Gonna Come\, a Tribute to Sam Cooke
DESCRIPTION:Torrénce Brannon-Reese and his Everything with Soul Band paid tribute to Sam Cooke in A Change Gonna Come\, a full-house\, standing-room-only evening at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. \nCouncilwoman Heather Hutt honored the a cappella group Street Corner Renaissance for its artistic contributions\, poet Larry Love performed\, and Faleisha Diamond and Arlando paid tribute to Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. \nRead the announcement · Read the recap
URL:https://famlisoul.org/event/legendary-nights-sam-cooke-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center\, 4305 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legendary Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torr%C3%A9nce Brannon-Reese":MAILTO:famlisoul@gmail.com
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