Stars Common, Sherri Shepherd and Dante Brown (lead actor) hosted a red carpet screening of the short film "HATS" at the 27th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival on February 18. Shortly after, multi-platinum rapper and actor Alvin 'Xzibit' Joiner hosted the Los Angeles premiere of his upcoming film "BROKEN GROUND" starring James "Jayo Felony" Savage. America's largest international Black film festival screened over 190 films, and exhibited over 100 fine artists and unique crafts at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza from February 7 to February 18. ... read more »

Years ago, when I moved to Los Angeles to attend college at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) I was introduced to an organization called, “Our Authors Study Club.” ... read more »

Dr. Hamilton has played, conducted and arranged scores for numerous music icons ... read more »

The discussion covered a range of topics from Starbucks’ company mission and values, to its community partnerships and involvement, as well as career opportunities. ... read more »

In celebration of Black History Month, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas presented a scroll to the Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton, who arranged the late Aretha Franklin’s Grammy-Award winning gospel album Amazing Grace, among many other stellar musical achievements. ... read more »

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival announced that it will celebrate its 27th Annual Opening Night with a screening of Aretha Franklin’s cherished Amazing Grace concert documentary at the Directors Guild of America. The festival, which presents an impressive slate of over 170 new Black films from the US and around the world and exhibits more than 100 fine artists and unique craftspeople, starts on Thursday, February 7 through Monday, February 18 at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres (3650 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd) and the adjacent Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza    in Los Angeles, California. Aretha Franklin’s spine-tingling and uplifting Amazing Grace, produced by Alan Elliott, was originally directed by Sydney Pollack in 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California. The film, a rare gem in the crown of the late musical genius, has not been seen before now due to technical and rights issues.  ... read more »

The event provided free toys, music, refreshments, and snow for residents across South Los Angeles ... read more »

The 2nd Annual Taste of Soul Vendor & Partner Appreciation Reception took place with music, food and more! ... read more »

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to audition in-person on Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza  ... read more »

The WOKEUP event took place Saturday, Sep. 1 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in South Los Angeles. ... read more »

The family-oriented event is held in the heart of Leimert Park, widely considered to be the center of the African American arts/intellectual scene in L.A. ... read more »

One of More than 150 Events Nationwide in AARP’s Annual “Operation: Stop Scams” ... read more »

Independent filmmaker Bobby Huntley II has been making the film festival circuit rounds with his smash hit “La Vie Magnifique de Charlie,” a tale about love lost, sibling sisterhood and Black girl friendships. Screening as a part of the 26th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival last weekend, “La Vie Magnifique de Charlie,” made a lasting impression on the standing room only audience at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw plaza after racking up numerous feature length film awards from Baltimore International Black Film Festival, Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival and most recently, the Peachtree Village International Film Festival. “Coming-of-age stories are some of my favorites to watch and create. I've noticed a lack of those for or about Black women – without heavy trauma and drama,” says Huntley. “We wanted to show the ups and downs of life, including death, but keeping the audience's spirits up throughout the ride. Also, as a male, I wanted to see a film about women that doesn't center around, or necessarily, bash men. There's space for those stories to exist, too.” ... read more »

The group of about 100 patrons crowded a room in the exhibit hall to hear words from three men with great wisdom. ... read more »

Feb. 8-19 The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) returns February 8-19 celebrating 26 years of great Black films and art at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 15 Theatre and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located at 3650 Martin Luther King, ... read more »