http://www.kenbillups.com/blog An extension of kenbillups.com, I have established a blog that featuring relevant information, news, and events catered to the progressive-minded audience. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:41:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What started as a compelled feeling to lend our (young professionals) knowledge and wisdom to tomorrow's leaders, turned to be a great inaugural program for the CLIMB Youth Leadership Institute. In CLIMB's journey of service, there are simultaneous efforts that occur during the various activities and operations: efforts to showcase what ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/06/24/commitment-to-tomorrow/ There's a host of new companies sprouting up in the LA scene, the progressive movement is happening before our eyes in every field of human endeavor.  A  few notable: +YOTOWN: from the creators of Barackthevote, officially launched May 15th (visit website) +THE ADDICTED CULTURE: Co-Founded by my good friend, business colleague, and ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/21/holiday-weekend-happenings-ventures-whatnot/ pictured above: the ladies of PolitixLA.com, M. Celeste Williams + Ngwebifor Fobi My wonderful friends Ngwebifor and Celeste (pictured above) are the two responsible for the entity affectionately known as Politix. They continue to furnish events that attract the progressive-minded demographic and through these efforts, they contribute to the betterment of ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/20/politix-la-attention-urban-professionals/ A Culture of Change | Memorial Day Weekend May 24 – 25, 2009  Los Angeles, CA – As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, anticipation and excitement is rapidly mounting for The 23rd Annual Jazz Reggae Festival at UCLA presented by SCION. The student run festival, which has attracted an average of 30,000 attendees ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/15/23rd-jazz-reggae-festival-ucla-presented-scion/ Source: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/cripsandbloods/index.html A cluster of neighborhoods in the heart of Southern California is home to two of America's most infamous gangs: the Crips and the Bloods. Over the course of their 40-year feud, more than 15,000 people have been murdered in an ongoing cycle of violence that continues unabated. Neighborhoods are ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/11/crips-bloods-america/ +Save the Date: Professional Networking Mixer | Thursday May 28th (details forthcoming) +You Will Be Missed: I was informed that Mrs. Johnson, former educator at my alma mater Taylor-Tot's Playhouse, passed away over the weekend. She will be truly missed. I will have more info on services and arrangements within days (via ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/11/weekly-news-important-dates-monday-11th/ Keith Ferrazzi Presents Who's Got Your Back: The breakthrough program to build deep trusting relationships that create success - and won't let you fail Disregard the myth of the lone professional "superman" and the rest of our culture's go-it alone mentality. The real path to success in your work and ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/08/community-event-keith-ferrazzi/ Downtown is the dining destination of the moment. Many new restaurants have opened there recently, joining old favorites. Here are 10 standouts, from L.A. Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila. By S. IRENE VIRBILA, Restaurant Critic (LA Times) Downtown? Until very recently, if you asked someone to meet you for dinner there, ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/07/hot-downtown-la-restaurant-scene/ Pictured above: CLIMB Youth Leadership Institute visit to the California African-American Museum (CAAM) as Part II in a learning session on Flexibility and Empathy (photo by Zsanae) The CLIMB Youth Leadership Institute (CYLI), developed by Tiffani Saxton (Program Coordinator) and Ray Cahill (CLIMB VP), is designed to promote and cultivate leadership skills in 6th, ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/04/inaugural-youth-leadership-program-great-start/ One of the most telling things about this journey called life is The Playoffs. In this part of the season/life, it is what separates those who are serious from those who are just playing / those who are talking from those who are walking / the ideas from the execution. In ... http://www.kenbillups.com/blog/2009/05/01/embrace-playoffs/