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Lakers and Bibigo Unveil New Lakers Dynamic Duos Mural
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Lakers and Bibigo Unveil New Lakers Dynamic Duos Mural

June 10, 2023

      On Monday, June 5, the Los Angeles Lakers and representatives of bibigo® foods hosted their inaugural ‘Lakers Town’ community event in Koreatown. The event featured a new Lakers mural by artist, Jonas Never, and appearances by Los Angeles Lakers legends, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Robert Horry at the unveiling of a mural that celebrates some of the dynamic duos in Lakers history. According to Kiesha Nix, vice president of Charitable Affairs & Lakers Youth Foundation, the Lakers, the partnership with bibigo is intend to create inspiration, creativity, vibrance, and a lasting impact in communities such

Actress Who Sought Contingent Compensation from `Hustle & Flow’ May Settle
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Actress Who Sought Contingent Compensation from `Hustle & Flow’ May Settle

May 22, 2023

A “Hustle & Flow” actress and a production company formed by the late director John Singleton are working on the completion of a settlement of her lawsuit alleging she is owed contingent compensation from the 2005 film he co-produced, attorneys told a judge today. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki was presented the update during a hearing in the case brought in November 2021 by plaintiff Taryn Manning against Crunk Pictures LLC, alleging breach of contract and also seeking an accounting. The judge set a June 23 hearing for a further update. According to Manning, she is owed under a May 2004 agreement with Crunk

WACO Theater Center Presents “Witness,” An Exhibit with a View
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WACO Theater Center Presents “Witness,” An Exhibit with a View

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterMay 11, 2023

WACO Theater Center’s most recent exhibit WITNESS showcases a diverse range of works from 16 Black femme-identifying artists projecting their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. Located at 5144 Lankershim Boulevard in the North Hollywood Arts District of Los Angeles, the gallery is open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment through May 27, 2023.

FAMS Founder Tobago Benito Speaks on Black-owned businesses in the Music Industry
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FAMS Founder Tobago Benito Speaks on Black-owned businesses in the Music Industry

Betti Halsell, staff writerMarch 27, 2023

FAMS or Forever a Music Store has found a new way to bring prosperity into the Black community. They look to understand the challenges in building a business and meet them with solutions—to build a legacy that will live after our time. The Los Angeles Sentinel had an exclusive interview with the founder of FAMS, Tobago Benito, he explained the overarching goal of creating more Black-owned businesses through vinyl stores opening up across the nation.

Jonathan Majors, Chevalier, and more at the Opening Night of the 31st Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)
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Jonathan Majors, Chevalier, and more at the Opening Night of the 31st Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)

Keith Underwood  Contributing Writer February 16, 2023

The 31st PAFF kicked off on Thursday, February 9 and will continue through February 20. Established in 1992 by Hollywood veterans Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon”), the late Ja’Net DuBois (“Good Times”), and Ayuko Babu, executive director, the Pan African Film Festival has remained dedicated to the promotion of Black stories film, visual art, and other creative expression. 

“The 1619 Project” Premieres as New TV Docu-Series
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“The 1619 Project” Premieres as New TV Docu-Series

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterFebruary 2, 2023

“The 1619 Project,” an expansion of the book created by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine, premiered as a six-part limited docu-series on Hulu, on Thursday, January 26. That evening, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, esteemed actors, journalists, industry executives and a host of other public figures gathered for the red carpet event. The first episode, “Democracy,” was screened, and a discussion led by Oprah Winfrey followed, along with a special rooftop reception to celebrate the premiere.