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Artist Arthur Haywood Wins the Writers and Illustrator of the Future Award

Arthur Haywood is a young, talented artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Thursday April 25, Haywood was honored at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood as the winner of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest. His art will be published in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40, which was created by Illustrators of the Future Judge, Daniel dos Santos. The contest is in its 41st year and is the most prestigious, longest running competition of its kind. Haywood has been creating exceptional artwork since he was a teenager, and has now evolved into connoisseur of

Building Foundation for The Bigger Picture

Dominique Burrell-Paige of The Blacker The Berry is stepping into his power by harnessing the Black experience – past, present and future – by pushing his mission through wellness and social justice.

Meet The Artist Dom of Human and Divine  

Self-taught artist Dom is sharing their gifts with the Crenshaw District. Through youth workshops, custom designs, and abstract art pieces, Human and Divine is a unique brand that celebrates the trials and tribulations of life.

Compton Art & History Museum Shines Light on Self Discovery

According to the values of the Compton Art & History Museum; reclaiming one’s identity is an act of social justice in its own right. Spearheaded by Abigail Lopez-Byrd and her husband Mark Byrd, the museum holds a new light that cultivates community growth and reflects the history found in surrounding neighborhoods. The museum looks to blend the multicultural experience of living in South L.A. by shaping the narrative found in art.

Black Film and Photography Spotlight: Nick Branch

Los Angeles native, Nick Branch, is an artist that specializes in portrait style photography. He tapped into his creative ability by sketching, developing his visual eye. Branch would begin his photography journey by capturing images for his school magazine.