The 2025 Oscars season mirrored the mood of the country—uncertain, divided, and shifting. Despite a slight uptick in viewership in recent years, the prestige of Hollywood’s biggest night continues to wane.
The life of Alice Coltrane, a groundbreaking musician in her own right, is highlighted in an exhibit at the Hammer Museum, sharing publicly for the first time, her personal story and the spiritual pathway she discovered following the premature death of her husband, legendary saxophonist John Coltrane.
Desto Dubb, a trailblazing streetwear designer, has redefined success with his brand, “That’s A Awful Lot Of Cough Syrup.”
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) hosted its 16th Annual AAFCA Awards in Beverly Hills, celebrating outstanding achievements in film and recognizing the top ten films of the year.
The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica on Feb. 22, with Aidy Bryant returning as host for the second year in a row.
The 56th NAACP Image Awards celebrated African American excellence in entertainment, activism, and culture, honoring icons like Kamala Harris, Dave Chappelle, and the Wayans Family.
The 97th Academy Awards will honor the legendary Quincy Jones with a special tribute performance by Queen Latifah. Additionally, nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are set to deliver a captivating “Wicked” performance, promising an unforgettable evening.
Immediately following the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, Hollywood’s biggest stars will gather at the Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscars celebration.
Sisterhood Inc. recently orchestrated a vibrant Black History Month celebration, co-sponsored by the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall and the Museum.
Along with the Word of God, the ethos of Greater Page Temple COGIC is family first. Generations of Levites have shaped Mother Frances Harris, executive pastor; her son, Pastor David Harris; and their work encompassing spiritual, physical, and educational basics for their congregation and beyond.
Dr. Donald R. Robinson, senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in Redlands, was officially installed as the president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles & Southern California (BMCLA).
Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA). The pageant will be held in August 2025.
Stocker Street Creative held a community meeting to introduce the development, construction, and design teams of their upcoming creative campus on Feb. 22.
Vielmetter Los Angeles welcomed New York-based visual artist Nate Lewis for his debut solo exhibition with the gallery, “Tuning the Signals,” on view now through March 29 at 1700 S Santa Fe Ave., in Los Angeles.
Brotherhood Crusade received a $150,000 donation from the Airbnb Community Fund, which includes $100,000 towards the Brotherhood Crusade Wildfire Relief Fund to assist the residences and businesses destroyed in Altadena and Pasadena due to the Eaton fires and $50,000 towards youth and workforce development in Los Angeles.