Black History Month: Bill Traylor
February 21, 2019
We remember one of America’s earliest artist and the legacy of his works.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
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Black History Month: Black Inventors
February 14, 2019
We look at the amazing contributions Black men and women have made to society
Black History: Hattie McDaniel First African American Oscar Winner
February 14, 2019
The pinnacle of McDaniel’s career, Gone with the Wind, premiered in 1939 amid controversy. Though the role would eventually lead to an Oscar win for McDaniel, she was banned from the premiere. In fact, none of Gone with the Wind’s Black actors were allowed to attend the film’s Atlanta premiere.
Black History: Black Families in Television and Film
February 14, 2019
LEGENDS will take a look at a few Black families in television and film that have made a positive impact.
Pasadena’s Black History Day Parade
February 22, 2018
A Celebration of How Far We’ve Come and a Reminder of How Far We Still Must Go
Black History Month Recognizes: The California Jazz and Blues Museum
February 15, 2018
Located in Leimert Park, the museum showcases inspired art and more dedicated to jazz and blues.
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
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.