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IN THE NEWS

World War II Bomb Found In LBC!

Construction workers at the Port of Long Beach unearthed a corroded World War II-era artillery shell during routine digging at Pier G on October 8, 2025, prompting a temporary halt to cargo operations at one of the port's six container terminals. ⁠

Woman Dies On Haunted Mansion Ride At Disneyland!

A woman died on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday, October 7. The Orange County Register reported that the woman, in her 60s, was onboard the Haunted Mansion ride when she suffered a heart attack.⁠

Magic Johnson Named Marshal For The 2026 Rose Parade

NBA and Lakers legend Magic Johnson is the grand marshal for the 2026 Tournament of Roses parade.

JAY WILL JOINS THE SBRBN POD!

DO YOU KNOW LA?

TAKE A MOMENT TO ANSWER OUR WEEKLY QUIZ QUESTION-TEST YOUR SKILLS!(ANSWER AT THE END OF TODAY’S NEWSLETTER)

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Why is the Nike Cortez often associated with Los Angeles culture?

A) It was designed exclusively for the Los Angeles Olympics.

B) It became iconic due to its popularity among local subcultures, like Chicano and hip-hop communities, in the 1970s and 1980s.

C) It was the first shoe manufactured in Los Angeles by Nike.

D) It was created to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

INTO THE WEEKEND

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COMMUNITY 🫂

Friday 10/10

  1. 10/10-10/11: “Father Of None” Screening at The Hunt Vintage in Echo Park

  2. “Lipstick” Theatrical Release & Movie Screening at The Mark Theater in NoHo

  3. Enter the Void: Death and Yoga Nidra at The Tree Yoga Studio in Florence

  4. Black Rocks LA: Rock Climbing at LA Boulders in DTLA

  5. NSBE Los Angeles Professionals: Open House at The Gathering Spot in West Adams

  6. Read The Room at Reparations Club in West Adams

Saturday 10/11

  1. 10/11-10/18 Vin to Yin Yoga at Black Being in Inglewood

  2. Red Bull: Dance Your Style World Final at Intuit Dome in Inglewood

  3. RnB in the Park at Grand Park in DTLA

  4. Black Arts Party at The BAAP Boutique in Leimert Park

  5. The Museum Ball at Compton Art & History Museum

  6. Krxa Art Studio: A Sip & Paint, But Matcha at Buna Coffee House & Tea in Inglewood

  7. Love, Peace & Spades: Love, Blends & Bid Whist Game Night at Sip & Sonder in Inglewood

  8. South LA Cafe Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Evermont Plaza in Vermont Knolls

  9. Dad’s Coffee Club at Ora Urban Cafe in Leimert Park

  10. Sisters of Watts: Boxing Class at Ted Watkins Memorial Park in Watts

  11. Aunt Jackie’s All-Star Battle at Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey

  12. HBCU Homecoming Yoga x Soft Opening at House of Blume in Inglewood

  13. Matcha & Connect: A Find Your Neue Gathering(location on RSVP)

  14. Sensory Studios: Run The Culture at Taylor Fine Art in Culver City

  15. Laugh Your Truth Comedy Show at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena

  16. Lil’ Blue Card: We The People Book Exchange at La Pintoresca Park in Pasadena

  17. All-Love Racquet Club: Tennis in South LA Clinic at Green Meadows Rec Center in Green Meadows

Sunday 10/12

  1. Black Beauty Block Party in DTLA

  2. Jazz Brunch at Somerville in View Park

  3. “The Golden Hoops” Kid-Friendly Book Reading at Reparations Club in West Adams

  4. The Healing Hour: Afro Aerobics at Mimoda Studio in Wilshire Vista

  5. Hella Good: Beach Daze at Junipero Beach in Long Beach

  6. Black Image Center: Community Digitization Day at Radical Hood Library in Jefferson Park

  7. Cuties LA: Readings at Sunset Queer Poetry at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood

  8. Le Trois & TADAA Coffee: Wellness Sunday at Happier Cafe in Elysian Valley

  9. Ease Essentials Movement x Black Women Adventures: Pilates in the Park in Baldwin Hills (location on RSVP)

  10. Black in the Valley: Skate Party at Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale

LIVE MUSIC 🎶

Friday 10/10

  1. Dylan Sinclair Live at SlowJamz in DTLA

Saturday 10/11

  1. .Paak House at CSU Channel Islands in Goleta

Sunday 10/12

  1. Sunday Dinner Playlist: Live R&B Experience at Soul of LA in Woodland Hills

PARTIES 🕺

Friday 10/10

  1. Cuties LA x Terrell Brooke: Intimacy Queer Jazz Nite at Freehand Hotel in DTLA

  2. Taste: Baby Girl Airbrush Party at Melrose House in East Hollywood

  3. Fridays on Sunset at The Edition in WeHo

  4. G1RLS GONE W1LD Afters at Moneycat in Fashion District

  5. Girls Girls Girls at Continental Club in DTLA

Saturday 10/11

  1. Ụlakwe: Mastrclass Day Party at Harlowe in WeHo

  2. Velvet Nights at Andaz in WeHo

  3. Dat R&B Party at The Tribe Entertainment Center in Inglewood

Sunday 10/12

  1. Cocoa Butta Sunday Funday Day Party at Elevate Lounge in DTLA

  2. The Social Collective LA: The Play Day Party at Dave and Busters in Westchester

  3. The Rendezvous at The Association in DTLA

  4. AfriCali Soirée at LOST Rooftop in DTLA

DO YOU KNOW LA: QUIZ ANSWER

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ANSWER: D) It became iconic due to its popularity among local subcultures, like chicano and hip-hop communities, in the 1970’s and 1980’s

The Nike Cortez became iconic in Los Angeles due to its widespread adoption by Chicano and hip-hop communities in the 1970s and 1980s. Its sleek design and affordability made it a staple in street fashion, particularly in East LA, where it symbolized cultural identity and style. The shoe's popularity was further boosted by its appearance in films and music, cementing its status as a cultural emblem of the city.

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