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Afropix

About Afropix

When my father gave me a Kodak Brownie as a child, I fell in love with photography. I have been shooting pictures ever since. I am also an avid genealogist and can trace one of my family lines back to 1620! Check out my photography at afropixphotography.com!

The Boss – Diana Ross at Hollywood Bowl

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Afropix

The first time I saw Diana Ross perform I was in high school. Her set at the Universal Amphitheater back then ended with an enthralling version of “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).” I was so amped up that when … Continue reading →

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Metro Bikes are Here !!!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Afropix

Walked out of work this evening and was surprised to see a very large and long bike rack.  Metro bikes are apparently here, although currently only accessible to bike pass holders; come August 1st, you’ll be able to get your ride … Continue reading →

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Greg Auerbach’s Icon Series on Display Now

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Afropix

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Fourth of July: Foster a Lost Pet

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Afropix

The City of Los Angeles Animal Services Department has put out an urgent call for foster volunteers. July 4th fireworks are expected to fill shelters with lost and scared pets. This is the busiest time of the year, and your help can … Continue reading →

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Cross Town Capades: UCLA v USC in Ice Hockey

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Afropix

Since I grew up with brothers who played ice hockey, I am pretty sure that UCLA did not have a hockey team when I went there, or if it did, I never heard about it. So when I received an alumni … Continue reading →

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Freebie Days at the National Parks

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Afropix

One of the quick trips that I like to take out-of-state visitors to see is the Joshua Tree National Park.  It’s about a two-hour drive for Los Angeles and offers a view of California’s topography and botanical variety in one … Continue reading →

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Tillman Paddleout November 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Afropix

If you are an Internet animal purveyor you know of Tillman. He was a Renaissance pup of sorts – an English Bulldog who skated, surfed and even had an endorsement deal representing Natural Balance! Tillman even held, at one time, the Guinness … Continue reading →

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Flashback: When Outstanding In The Field did Wattles Farm — They Return on November 3rd

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Afropix

My niece Vanessa runs the local canyon on a regular basis. It was from her that I first learned about Wattles’ Farm. Having received the outside looking in tour of the gardens, I always said I need to come back … Continue reading →

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Tillamook Wild Food Foraging Workshop

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Afropix

Photography by Paula Lauren Gibson/AfroPix Looking at a Malibu hillside, I would have never thought “Food!”  That is until now. Tillamook, the cheese, ice cream, etc cooperative – as part of promoting their “#ForRealFood” campaign, – sponsored a wild food … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics – Host Town Costa Mesa and the Bahamas Team Visit the OC Fair

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Afropix

7,000 special needs athletes representing 177 countries have descended on Los Angeles for the 2015 Special Olympics Games. Leading up the opening ceremony and games, various towns around Southern California have played Host Town to the athletics, coaches and volunteers. … Continue reading →

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