by Nahal Tagavi | Dec 3, 2015 | DOCUMENTARIES, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Persian-American Assimilation
Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-Iranian immigration in America.
Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Nahal Tagavi focuses on Persian-American assimilation, and the obstacles of migration into a new country. Nahal interviews members of the local Persian community, who talk about their experiences moving to America, and the reasons why they decided to stay. Community members also mention the cultural differences, while examining the stereotypes that arise from television shows like Shahs of Sunset.
by Mareo-Ahmir Lawson | Dec 2, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Success at Pierce
Blanca and Britney
Valleyfornia with Blanca Renovato is the show that discusses everything social in the Valley. On this episode, Blanca Renovato is joined by Pierce College alumna, Nutrition major and success story Britney Turner. She is also a former volleyball player at Pierce College. Britney discusses her major, the stigma around community college, and the average amount of time it takes to graduate. She talks about keeping your head in the game and the importance of proper eating habits. Britney says that students need to stay focused on their goals to succeed.
by Jessica Campbell | Dec 1, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, MUSIC
Blackwater
Reggie, Hiphop, Blues, Soul and Music on a Shirt.
Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews KB, who is known as Blackwater. He is a rapper, a producer and the owner of Music on a Shirt. KB talks about his new album Back 2 Basix. He also talks about his collaborations with artists promotions. KB explains how Music on a Shirt works with performing artists creating opportunities for merchandising and advertising. CaliTreez, Bella Nite, Movado, Durty Lipstick, and Dean Risko are just a few of the artists attached to his brand.
by Lupe LLerenas | Dec 1, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
CCRC
Annual Book and Toy Drive ends December 24, 2015
Lets Talk Community with Lupe LLerenas is a show that focuses on community involvement. On this episode Lupe interviews Evelyn Juarez and Cristen Sayegh from CCRC which is the Child Care Resource Center in Chatsworth. Evelyn is the Center’s community outreach specialist and Cristen is the communications and marketing specialist. Lupe is also joined by Tanisha Saunders and Cheron Lewis of the Child Development Club at Pierce College. The group discuss the programs offered by the Resource Center, and the upcoming Book and Toy Drive they are hosting this holiday season. They also explain the connection between the Child Development Club and how the Child Care Resource Center supports students in the Brahma community.
by David Lona | Nov 30, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Body Art
Glenn West has been decorating bodies for over 25 years.
The Body Show with David Lona is a show that focuses on the current professional techniques used to take care of the body. On this episode David interviews Glenn West, who is a tattoo artist and the owner of Palace Art in Thousand Oaks. Glenn discusses his experience as an artist, and how he started his own tattoo parlor. He talks about the most and least painful places to get body art as well as the best practices in selecting a design. Glenn mentions that it isn’t a good idea to get drunk before a session, and he says that it is best to eat and drink fluids prior to a getting a tattoo.
