California African American Museum

First Renderings Released for Destination Crenshaw –a 1.3-Mile-Long Outdoor Art and Culture Experience Celebrating Black L.A.

December 13, 2018

The first renderings were released today for Destination Crenshaw, a 1.3-mile-long outdoor art and culture experience celebrating Black Los Angeles under development along Crenshaw Boulevard. ... read more »

Curatorial Walkthrough of “Los Angeles Freedom Rally, 1963.” Exhibition

November 8, 2018

Coined the “Los Angeles Freedom Rally,” it was one of the largest civil rights rallies in the country ... read more »

There’s A Pill For That! Los Angeles County Launches PrEP for Women Campaign

November 1, 2018

“Sister Friends: Get PrEP’d” Video Series for HIV Prevention ... read more »

Special Needs Network Gala Dazzles at the California African American Museum

November 1, 2018

The 13th annual Special Needs Network celebrated their Evening Under the Stars Superhero gala at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles ... read more »

Brown Creates Art that Bridges the Ancient with Urban Future

September 13, 2018

L.A. artist/educator designs images to inspire today’s youth ... read more »

L.A. Honors Aretha Franklin with Gospel Music Tribute

September 5, 2018

God’s spirit enveloped the California African American Museum as Los Angeles came out for a gospel music tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin on Aug. 30. ... read more »

Call 2 Worship – August 23

August 22, 2018

Founder’s Church features recording artist Brent Jones on August 26, at 10 a.m., at 3281 W. 6th St., in Los Angeles. Jones will perform with the KJLH Radio Free Choir and discuss his free professional musical training program for youth, ... read more »

Black Business Association to host ‘Salute to Black Music Awards Dinner’

June 7, 2018

Ellis Hall will perform at the Salute to Black Music Awards ... read more »

CAAM Free Screening and Panel Discussion on June 12

The panel includes all four artists and will be moderated by journalist Jori Finkel, co-producer of the film. ... read more / view event »

The California African American Museum receives significant gift of art from Gordon W. Bailey Collection

March 22, 2018

The paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works that comprise Bailey’s gift to CAAM are by African American artists ... read more »

Smithsonian Channel Shows The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X at CAAM

March 1, 2018

Angelenos come out for an evening of knowledge and discourse surrounding Malcolm X at the California African American Museum. ... read more »

Black History Month Recognizes: California African American Museum

February 22, 2018

The museum showcases the arts of the African Diaspora that have helped shape American Western culture. ... read more »

Rev. Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray Honored at The Black Business Association’s “Black History Month Awards Dinner”

February 15, 2018

Saturday, February 24, 2018 @ California African American Museum ... read more »

‘How Sweet the Sound’ Reveals L.A.’s Role in Gospel Music History

February 14, 2018

A new exhibit reveals Black L.A.’s key role in the evolution of gospel music. “How Sweet the Sound: Gospel Music in Los Angeles” uses vintage photographs, ... read more »

L.A. Clippers visit California African American Museum