An Open Letter to Women Making Black History
February 8, 2018
Growing up, one of the songs that defined my childhood was Aretha Franklin belting out how lucky I was to be “young, gifted, and black.”
Breaking News
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Black History Month
Black History Month – Thomas A. Dorsey
February 7, 2018
A Moment in African American Faith History – Thomas A. Dorsey Thomas A. Dorsey, widely considered as “The Father of Black Gospel Music,” was born in Villa Rica, Georgia in 1899. Initially a popular blues pianist, he committed his work to God following the death of his wife and infant son in 1932. During his mourning, he composed “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” In 1932, he established Dorsey House of Music, the first Black gospel music publishing company. Dorsey would go on to co-found the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. From 1932 until the late 1970s, he served
Los Angeles Oasis Celebrates Black History Month
February 5, 2018
Feb. 23 Join Los Angeles Oasis in celebrating Black History Month. This year’s theme is “My Story, Our History.” Come out Friday, February 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in Baldwin Hills to hear fascinating stories from fellow Oasis members. See and hear stories about special items that members will bring for “show and tell.” Refreshments will be served. No cost to members. Please register online or in the office. You can contribute to making this an exciting event! Please let us know about your notable events, or special mementos that you would like to share! Contact Danielle Brinney by Wednesday,
SMC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 4, 2018
Feb. 15, 20, 22 & 27 SMC’s Black History Month events are: • Thursday, February 15 at 11:15 a.m. in Humanities & Social Sciences Lecture Hall 165: Kyle Bowser: “Black Representation in Media”: Kyle Bowser is the founder of Res Ipsa Media, Inc., a multimedia production company that has developed and produced an array of multimedia projects, and garnered development deals with Warner Bros., Home Box Office, and 3 Arts Entertainment. He has worked for more than two decades as an entertainment industry executive – spanning the areas of film, television, music, theater, radio, and new media – and has
Black History Month Events AC Bilbrew Library
February 4, 2018
Now-Feb. 24 African American Miniature Museum created and curated by Karen Collins-Lewis: Thurs, Feb 1st, 11 am-7 pm Fri, Feb 2nd, 11 am-4 pm Sat, Feb 3rd, 10 am-3 pm African Dance Workshop with Ayo Sharpe-Mouzon: Sat, Feb 10th, 2 pm-3 pm Djembe Drum Workshop with Rozell Woods: Sat, Feb 17th, 12 noon-1 pm Celebrating Our Veterans: with the Montford Point Marines, Tuskegee Airmen, Buffalo Soldiers, Vietnam Veterans and many others: Sat, Feb 24th, 1 pm-3 pm AC Bilbrew Library located at 150 E. El Segundo Blvd, L A 90061, 310-538-3350
L.A. Clippers visit California African American Museum
February 2, 2018
L.A. Clippers visit California African American Museum
Black History Month Recognizes: Museum of African American Art
February 1, 2018
The local museum highlights the work of local artists and pays tribute the Black Diaspora.
Top Trump Aid Omarosa Manigault Victim or Bully
April 5, 2017
While she stomps hard for Trump and proclaims herself a champion for African Americans, Omarosa continues to find herself at odds and combative on black issues and with black leaders.
Women’s History Month: District Attorney Jackie Lacey tells the truth and nothing but the truth
March 15, 2017
Lacey made history becoming the first woman, and the first African-American to hold the position of Los Angeles District Attorney
Senators hold Black History Month Discussion
March 9, 2017
Senators Kamala D. Harris, Cory Booker, and Tim Scott, the only Black members of the United States Senate, held the bipartisan talk in honor of Black History Month
Andrew Young Talks about King’s Legacy, Trump’s White House
March 1, 2017
Young Says Lack of Jobs, Not Racism, America’s Biggest Problem
Holman UMC Hosts Barack Obama’s Sister, Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng
February 22, 2017
To commemorate Black History Month and to celebrate peace during these uncertain times, a benefit event that includes music, called Ceeds of Peace: Something Inside So Strong, will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6 pm at the history-making Holman United Methodist Church (Holman UMC), one of only two L.A. churches Dr. Martin Luther King spoke, only weeks before his fateful trip to Memphis.
Christian Comic Creators Highlight Black History Month Panel
February 15, 2017
Clint and Shawntrice Johnson, publishers and creators of the Faith Walkers Christian comic series, will share the story of their success at the Black History Month celebration sponsored by Barnes and Noble at the Grove. The free event takes place on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., at 189 The Grove Drive, in Los Angeles. The husband and wife duo will join African American authors Lawrence Oliver Keeble (“Globes Disease”) and LaRita Shelby (“The Brand Beside The Brand) to discuss the creativity and marketing needed to publish a book. Their company, M25:20 Media, and its subsidiary, Christian Action Hero Universe
Sen. Kamala Harris talks Black History Month and Politics
February 15, 2017
Senator Kamala Harris speaks about the significance of Black History Month, the Trump Administration and her first 90 days in office
Obama’s Sister, Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng to Speak At Holman UMC On Feb. 25
February 8, 2017
Ceeds of Peace: Something Inside So Strong, will be held at Holman United Methodist Church in association with the Justin Carr Wants World Peace Foundation