California African American Museum

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

February 2, 2018

L.A. Clippers visit California African American Museum ... read more »

The Provocateurs Series kicks off at the California African American Museum

December 1, 2017

Last week, members of their Black Lives Matter California, Detroit and Montreal, Canada chapters celebrated that dialogue amongst artists that have made an impact on today’s culture. ... read more »

The 2017 Vanguard Awards Celebrates Local Black Achievement

November 16, 2017

Thursday, November 9, Los Angeles’ most influential African Americans joined together at the California African American Museum (CAAM) for the 2017 Vanguard Awards. ... read more »

Taste of Soul Sponsors, Partners, Chairs and Co-Chairs Close Out another Successful Family Festival

October 26, 2017

Year-after-year Bakewell Media holds a Taste of Soul VIP Reception as a special thanks to all those who continue making TOS L.A.’s largest street festival ... read more »

Rep. Maxine Waters’ Town Hall Chant “IMPEACH 45” Grows

July 14, 2017

One of the most pro-active anti-Trump members of Congress Maxine Waters holds Town Hall at the California African American Museum. ... read more »

Terry McMillan Will Read at California African American Museum

May 3, 2017

Publishing books hasn't changed for McMillan. ... read more »

Frame by Frame: The Media’s Response to the LA Uprisings of 1992 At CAAM

Jun. 7 Twenty-five years ago, the world witnessed the brutality and subsequent violence that resulted from the 1992 Los Angeles Uprising. Join us at CAAM for a panel led by USC Professor of Communication, ... read more / view event »

Advocacy groups will convene to educate community on Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts

March 29, 2017

Daily pronouncements of new policies from the White House, these community-‐based organizations feel the importance to come together to create a unique town hall ... read more »

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