“What these guys are really providing are blueprints for living,” said Hudlin. “As different as they all are, the one thing they share is a winner’s mentality.”
In the heart of Los Angeles, where dreams are built and creativity flourishes, Kristian “Khrissy” Briscoe stands as a beacon of inspiration, empowerment, and opportunity.
Everyone walked away with a different reaction to the message at hand and possibly, with a green ball in their coat pocket. On March 18, at The Elysian Theater, the versatile entertainer Jerah Milligan performed a one-man show, “But Did You Die?” Well-known for his diverse contributions to movies and television, Milligan hopped on the stage to tell a very personal story that confronted the silence behind mental health for Black men.
For Weaver, it was just as important that Weirdo showed mental health through the lens of a Black child. “Very rarely is there a character of color, especially a Black character, that’s navigating these things,” he said. “The nuances of what it means to be Black in the United States create an additional layer of struggle for a lot of these mental health conditions.”
By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The music and entertainment world reacted in shock and sorrow after the tragic death of Angie Stone, the pioneering singer-songwriter and hip-hop trailblazer who was killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Montgomery, Alabama. She was 63. Stone’s publicist Deborah R. Champagne confirmed the devastating news, stating that her family is heartbroken. “A number of her loved ones had just spoken to her last night,” Champagne told TMZ. Born Angela Brown, Stone first rose to prominence as a member of The Sequence, hip-hop’s first all-female rap group. Their 1979
REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala red carpet celebration brought together some of the queer community’s biggest stars. Held on February 15th at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, the event raised awareness for the organization’s free mental health and creative arts programming for the LGBTQ+ community, with all proceeds supporting LA wildfire relief efforts.
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose smooth vocals and intimate style made her a defining artist of the 1970s, died Monday at her home surrounded by family. She was 88. Her publicist, Elaine Schock, confirmed the news in a statement. Flack revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which had taken away her ability to sing. Her death came just one day after the passing of soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, who died Sunday at 81. McCrae,
“We need more than just seats at the table,” said Hunter. “We need to own the table.”
The 67th Grammy Awards celebrated a night of historic wins with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Doechii earning top honors while performers and presenters addressed the struggles facing the city and its music professionals.
“When someone steps into a room wearing one of my designs, I want them to feel confident and unique. It’s not just about the clothes; it’s about how they make you feel.”
“I encourage others to take ownership of their image and their story,” Wren T. Brown said, reflecting on the importance of preserving Black artistic history. “The dots are absolutely connected,” he added, emphasizing the legacy of Black artists as part of America’s cultural fabric for over 250 years.
Decades ago, the writer Octavia Butler had imagined a Los Angeles ravaged by fires. The Altadena cemetery where the science fiction and Afrofuturism author is buried did catch fire last week but suffered “minimal damage,” according to a statement on the cemetery’s web site.
Shah G. Onwuka, an actress and producer from East LA, defies doubt and embraces her true calling as a storyteller across film, television, and theater.
Niecy Nash-Betts hosted the third annual “Party With A Purpose” at a luxurious Beverly Hills mansion on Dec. 21.
There’s no denying that Kendrick Lamar took over 2024 with his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” As if releasing the number one song that took over the radio, clubs, and social media wasn’t enough, the rapper announced his “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” concert that had fans scurrying to buy tickets. The three-hour event took place on Juneteenth at the Kia Forum and featured performances from up-and-coming and veteran artists. The legendary Dr. Dre, Steve Lacy, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Tyler The Creator, and Ab-Soul, were just a few of the many performers for the ‘Pop Out.” Tommy The Clown and his dance group, the T-Squad, also made an appearance and showcased the years of work the inventor of “clowning” has put in.