Make a Move LA Chess Tournament Celebrates Chess, Art, and Travel
July 26, 2023
Make a Move LA hosts their South LA tournament at the South LA Café, for chesss and art come together to cultivate community.
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Lula Washington Dance Theatre Presents ‘Dances For The Soul’
April 20, 2023
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre presents “Dances For The Soul” on Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, at 3 p.m., at Lula Washington Dance Theatre, 3773 Crenshaw Blvd. In Los Angeles.
Black Film and Photography Spotlight: Nick Branch
January 12, 2023
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.
The Getty Center Continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Crenshaw
August 18, 2022
This weekend, August 13 and 14, the Getty center partnered with Crenshaw Creative for “Crenshaw Remembers” and to celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Crenshaw Remembers celebrated the “memories of the Crenshaw district.”
“The Blues are Getting Bluer and The Gin is Running Dry”
April 21, 2022
On April 13th, the legendary Phylicia Rashad and her associates gathered at the Mark Taper Forum to celebrate opening night of “Blues For An Alabama Sky
Carmelo Anthony Shares Memoir With Boyle Heights Youth
April 14, 2022
In conjunction with the Lakers’ In The Paint program, All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony shared his wisdom on perseverance to a group of Boyle Heights youth through his memoir “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised”
CSU Dominguez Hills University Art Gallery Presents an Exhibition of Work by Lauren Halsey
March 3, 2022
The University Art Gallery at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) proudly presents a solo exhibition of work by the Los Angeles-based artist Lauren Halsey.
Community Leader Ray Ealy Recognized by the California State Legislature
March 2, 2022
Pasadena resident Raymond Ealy was recently recognized by Assemblymember Chris Holden and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) as the 41st Assembly District’s Unsung Heroes for his positive impact in the community.
February 28: Making History – Terrence Blanchard is the First Black Trumpeter and Composer at the Metropolitan Opera
February 28, 2022
Terrence Blanchard, 59, is the first Black Trumpeter and Composer to have his work performed at the Metropolitan Opera.
February 27: Susan Rice Was the First African American Woman to Serve as US Ambassador of United Nations, 2009
February 27, 2022
In 2009, Susan Rice was appointed by former President Barack Obama as the first African American woman to serve as the United States Ambassador of the United Nations.
February 26: Jackie Robinson Became the First African American to Play Major League Baseball, 1947
February 26, 2022
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball, joining the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 5, 1947.
February 25: Kenneth Hahn Was the Only Elected Politician to Meet Martin Luther King Jr., 1961
February 25, 2022
Kenneth Hahn was the only elected politician to meet Reverent Martin Luther King Jr. at the airport when he visited Los Angeles in 1961.
February 24: Tarana Burke Founded the #MeToo Movement, 2006
February 24, 2022
Tarana Burkę founded the #MeToo movement in 2006, creating a hashtag and a voice to the many untold stories of victims of sexual assault.
February 23: Zaila Avant-Garde Became First Black Contestant to Win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, 2021
February 23, 2022
After almost 100 competitions, Zaila Avant-Garde, 14, became the first Black contestant to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee
February 22: First Black Barbie, 1968
February 22, 2022
The first Black Barbie doll, Christie, premiered in 1968 in response to the Equal Rights Movement.