Say It Loud!
I have also had the pleasure of writing for another newspaper outside of school called Say It Loud. The paper is based in the San Fernando Valley and was introduced to the world last year by one of my former classmates Saharra White. I started writing for the paper last summer. Here are a couple of samples of my work.
Local Business Owners Help You Get Inc.
By Felicia Serrano/Staff
Published: September 2008-in Say It Loud
Servicing each client making sure they have the necessary tools to run a successful business and or organization, is exactly what Angele and Brandon Cade try to do everyday with their company "Executive on the Go."
The company started over 10 years ago and has helped an array of individuals in structuring and reconstructing their business. In comparison to other companies that offer similar tools, Executive On the Go, Inc. provides the most comprehensive services within the scope of Corporate Structure, Business Development/Strategies, Corporate Credit, Counseling and Business Consulting.
The Cades would agree that in oroder to be a better businessman, one must first be educated on how to run a successful and affluent business. Angele Cade said she started this business to teach first and foremost.
"A lot of these executives didn't understand what they had and how to use it properly," she said.
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Tia Chucha Celebrates Words
Local bookstore and cultural center host annual summer festival
By Felicia Serrano
Published: in Say It Loud
It was a fiery afternoon with temperatures reaching in the three digit mark, however that didn't stop community activists from Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural Bookstore from hosting their annual uplifting Celebration of Words festival, with this year being its 3rd.
The festival took place at El Cariso Park June 21st. Many attended despite the heat wave. Those who attended were entertained with inspirational music from ancient Native Cultures, poetry, Peruvian dancing, artwork and community youth organizations.
Activists, like the group Young Warriors, based in the North East San Fernando Valley were there looking to help educate families about their youth program that provides a place for youngsters to go and learn about their culture through the arts, social issues concerning the world as well as college information.
"Our program is here to help youth at risk, giving them attention uplifting them off the streets," said Mayra Zaragoza, the programs educator.
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Daily News
We also made it in the Daily News here is the story on how the paper got started.
Saharra White knew that starting a newspaper wouldn't be easy given the state of the publishing industry and the souring economy--but she also knew it was the right thing to do.
As a student, she had very little money, but a lot of hope and plenty of support from her friends and family.
Then last year, inspired by the injustices of the world and Sen. Barack Obama's bid for president, Say It Loud! was born...
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