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A Coming Out Promo Party To Remember | Melanie Halfkenny — A Force To Be Reckoned With….
The energy was undeniable as we celebrated the coming-out promo party dubbed Live Vibes Thursday at the Eastwood Night club in KoreaTown for a Film & Television & Recording Artist Goddess Melanie HalfKiniey—an artist stepping confidently into her moment. This wasn’t just a party; it was a launchpad for a powerful new voice and a…
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12 Finalist screened their best efforts in competing for 1 prize and the support of a panels of world’s best in stuntmen + action-cinema choreography and direction.
Kevin Clark, Los Angeles, December 28, 2025 Iron Crew Belt Season 2 Martial Artist/Film Producers Assembled at GrindHouse LA Sunday, December 28, the pulse of independent action cinema hit full force at the Grindhouse LA, where 12 of the best short martial-arts action films went head-to-head for the ultimate honor to claim the coveted championship…
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Amplifying Voices: Accelerated Radio, Next Young Crusaders, Interview Pioneer, VP and General Manager KJLH, Karen Slade.
Yesterday, Dakar Foundation, witnessed a Live television production executed by a crew of 18-24 year olds named the Next Young Crusaders. In an era when digital platforms dominate media, a grassroots movement rooted in real voices and community engagement refuses to fade. From Accelerated Radio Network’s studios to the historic sound-waves of 102.3 KJLH in…
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Dakar Foundation & HartBeat Studios Reboot Apprenticeship Pathways for Spring 2026 To Include Event Management & Line Producer Certification
Introducing “Multi-Core”: A New Hybrid Model for Career Discovery, Creative Production, and AI-Driven Workforce Readiness This week marked an exciting milestone for the Dakar Foundation and our long-standing partner, HartBeat Studios, as we came together for an information-sharing session and site tour that set the stage for the next evolution of our apprenticeship ecosystem. As…
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Verizon Innovation Lab in Playa Del Rey on display via Biz Fed Institute, Thursday, November 20th.
Verizon Innovation Lab, Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 20th Today the Dakar Foundation witnessed one of the most exciting intersections of creativity and technology anywhere in the world — the Verizon Innovation Lab in Playa Vista. Nestled right next to the beating heart of the entertainment industry, this place is more than just a workspace… it’s…
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H.E.R.O. RUN OF SHOW
I. Podcast Overview Objective:To honor U.S. veterans who became influential public figures — beginning with little know facts of Veterans such as Jackie Robinson’s military service, whose courage in uniform and in sport embodies “Victory by Valor”. and the “Higher Educational Resiliency Operation” (HERO) The event bridges history, education, and inspiration, linking schools, veterans’ groups,…
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The Dodgers Mookie Betts Laments on the impact of Jackie Robinson’s service and sacrifice. Next Monday, Nov. 10th we’ll unpack his little known military service and patriotism.
Mookie Betts Honors Jackie Robinson After Winning Fourth World Series Ring Los Angeles, CA — November 2, 2025 Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, Mookie Betts celebrated earning his fourth World Series ring — a career milestone that cements his legacy among baseball’s modern greats. In a…
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Jay Tucker pays homage to the marketers of the worlds largest pop culture movies & televisions titles past, present and future…
In the ever-shifting universe of entertainment, few people grasp the connective tissue between storytelling, strategy, and technology like Jay Tucker. As a thought leader at the intersection of media, marketing, and innovation, Tucker has long been the bridge between Hollywood’s creative giants and the next generation of digital disruptors, like Jessica Bibla. His reflections pay…
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Dakar Apprenticeship Crew Witnesses The Preserving Of The Pixels: Jessica Thurber on the History of Digital Marketing and the Role of Hollywood in Pixels
Today marked the final day of shooting for Hollywood in Pixels as part of our two-week contract to capture key board members ahead of the upcoming Silver Pixels Awards on October 16th. Shout-out to Kevin A., Cynthia, Santos, and CJ for delivering on time, platform, and budget. Commissioned by Hollywood in Pixels board member and…
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Backpack Journalism on the Move: A Field Trip with Jay Tucker at Creative Artist Agency(CAA), Friday, September 26th.
The Dakar Foundation Apprenticeship program’s latest backpack journalism field trip was more than just five people hauling cameras, mics, and laptops—it was a mobile newsroom fused with a classroom, powered by curiosity. Our crew—Kevin Aguirre, Cardin Campbell, Hector Santos, Cynthia Hood, and Kevin Clark—stepped up to the task and relished the opportunity of a paid…