Black artists

The Evolution of Johnny Tsunami

John Origines Santos Jr., better known as Johnny Tsunami, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and choreographer. A San Pedro native, he is classically trained in concert dance while excelling as a commercial dancer, ballroom performer, and rap artist.

Paris Crayton III Brings Gritty, Powerful Drama to L.A. with ‘Brothers of Affliction’ 

“Brothers of Affliction” makes its West Coast debut at the Willie Agee Playhouse in Inglewood, running from March 14 to March 30, 2025. Written, produced, and directed by acclaimed playwright Paris Crayton III, this raw and unfiltered drama offers audiences an intimate look at Black male vulnerability, healing, brotherhood, trauma, and redemption. 

Art Exhibition Remembers the Black Women who were Lynched

Blacks became the prey of lynch mobs if they were accused of a crime, committed a perceived slight against someone white or demanded changes, such as the right to vote. The report documents more than 4,400 cases of men, women and children who were killed between 1877 and 1950. The vast majority were men. Artist Alexis Joyner created art around the tragedy..