The Ebell of Los Angeles will host a particular luncheon with trailblazing media pioneer Regina Jones on Feb. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at its historic campus at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd within the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of L.A. to have a good time Black Historical past Month.
Jones will sit down with acclaimed journalist Karen Grigsby Bates for an intimate interview, that includes two clips from the latest characteristic movie documentary, “Who the Hell Is Regina Jones?”
“I’ve been a member of the Ebell for about eight or 9 years and so they invited me to talk,” she stated.
“I might’ve by no means [volunteered] for this! At 82, I’m studying I’ve no filter and regardless of the fact is will come out of my mouth. I’m doing this as a result of if my story helps one individual rise up and hold going it doesn’t matter what, then I’ve completed one thing with my life.
“I’ve put collectively a guide of poetry known as ‘Items of My Life,’ and from that got here the documentary. South Central L.A.-raised, married at 15, had my first little one at 16, and ran a newspaper with my husband for 16 years. He as soon as wrote for the [L.A.] Sentinel and was the primary Black tv anchorman in L.A.”
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Regina and her former husband, Ken Jones, based SOUL Newspaper in 1966, which ran till 1982. The publication coated musical genres like jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B.
She performed a major position in preserving and selling Black leisure historical past by means of the newspaper. From there, she fashioned Regina Jones & Associates, which targeted on leisure publicity for main celebrities, movie shoppers, and extra.
In her dialogue, Jones will discover the theme of her documentary: The survival of Black ladies.
“I’ll discuss a modern-day Black girl forward of her time,” she shared.
“Nursing different infants of all colours originally of after we have been introduced right here to America. Issues have improved, however not as a lot as they need to. We’re nonetheless the mules of America. And that’s heavy on my coronary heart.
“And if [attendees] have arguments,” she continued, “perhaps I can poke some sticks in them and assist them get up, and so they can even poke sticks at me as a result of I like to be criticized. I’ve made errors and needed to reexplore a variety of issues. However we’re on this dilemma collectively and should work out that we’re extra linked than we all know. It’s not about me—it’s gotta be We.”
Amongst Jones’ fondest reminiscences are of her nephew, former KJLH radio persona and program director Rod McGrew, who’s credited with creating the “Kindness, Pleasure, Love, and Happiness” slogan, and of Lawrence Tanter, who as soon as wrote for SOUL Newspaper earlier than changing into the venerable public deal with announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1982. She as soon as challenged the legendary Stevie Marvel to a sport of air hockey—and misplaced.
The afternoon will conclude with an viewers Q&A and the chance to buy Regina’s newly revealed memoir and anthology of poems and essays. A portion of the proceeds will profit The Ebell.
For extra data, go to https://www.ebellofla.org/occasions/monday-lunch-in-conversation-with-regina-jones
