Christen Austin, a premier painter and prominent figure in the Black Los Angeles art scene, is celebrated for her striking acrylic portraits that center on Black culture and identity.
Andy Nsiele, KBLA’s board operator and audio engineer, shared a similar sentiment. “Robin was the light in the midst of darkness! She was the light in the midst of chaos! Her radiant positivity and jovial spirit were contagious,” Nsiele said.
“When I think about parents who lost their two-year-old, I think about the 30 years I had with my son,” he said. “It makes me realize how much grace God has given me.”
Blxst’s concert was a triumphant celebration of West Coast music’s return to the mainstream, as well as a testament to perseverance, artistry, and the enduring love for Los Angeles.
At every crossroad in her career, Jac’leen Smith has chosen reinvention. From landing a dream internship at VIBE Magazine to creating a docuseries that amplifies Black women, her journey is as fearless as it is inspiring.
The 2024 KITS Film Awards celebrated the creativity and achievements of foster youth in filmmaking.
Financial independence is another game-changer. Crowdfunding, grants, and community investments are empowering Black creatives to maintain control over their work while staying true to their vision.
Larry Powell Debuts “The Daddy Issue” Live Recording at Passion + Progress event, blending transformative storytelling with wellness spaces and live performances to celebrate and uplift Black, queer narratives, all while fostering a sense of community.
With a voice that’s taken her across the world and the talent to stand on her own, Chimmy Patrice is carving her place in music, honoring her roots while building a dream.
Rule #1: Fun comes first. For Detroit’s own Philip Johnson, aka Philaye, filmmaking is simple – keep it fun, keep it real.
Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program from its current $330 million annual budget allocation to $750 million.
Los Angeles Fashion week October 2024 was wowed by KDaniels Custom garments! It was her Fashion premiere as part of the Lumiere Runway. She is Dallas, Texas bred.
Ashley Everett, renowned for her career as a lead dancer for Beyoncé, has shifted her focus to her own initiatives within entrepreneurship, wellness, travel, and acting.
Koshie Mills, founder of The Diaspora Dialogues, a multimedia platform connecting Black communities globally, is set to honor Black women from the African diaspora through her Heirs of Afrika Awards.
Forget counseling, Shawn Jones-Murray lets his feet do the talking. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Chicago, he grew up in a family where dance was not just a hobby, it was a way to end arguments and keep the peace.