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Golden Apple Comics Hosts Shequeta Smith for ‘Young Grandmaster Choi’ Kids’ Manga Event
June 22, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the reigning Queen of Comics, Shequeta L. Smith, returns with a brand-new kids’ manga and book tour that kicks off at Golden Apple Comics in July.
‘A Soldier’s Play’ at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre
May 25, 2023
The North American tour of “A Soldier’s Play” made its premiere at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 23, and will play until June 25.
UniverSoul Comes to Compton, Celebrating Caribbean Night
April 27, 2023
On Friday April 21st, UniverSoul circus hosted their Caribbean night, a celebration of culture, music, and pure family fun. Featuring Cossack horse acts, trapeze art, traditional Caribbean dance from group Caribbean Fusion, Caribbean stilt walkers, fire limbo dancers, and motocross cyclists from 406FMX, people of all ages enjoyed a thrilling series of acts throughout the night.
Oscar Winner Ruth E. Carter Receives Fourth Costume Design Nomination
March 2, 2023
Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter does not need an introduction. Carter made history as the first Black to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for her stunning creations in the Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther.” She’s nominated again for the beautiful sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Black Herstory Month: Young Women Dominating in Sports
February 23, 2023
As professional sports continue to diversify their teams and programs, African American female athletes have been a major asset in propelling the art of competition forward within the last 10 years.
‘Wu-Tang’ Actor Damani Sease Discusses His Role as U-God in the Series and How Taking Risks Led to His Budding Success
February 16, 2023
You may recognize Damani Sease as rapper, U-God, in the hit Hulu series, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”. Starting as a stunt part for the Wu-Tang series, the actor worked his way up to a regular and series favorite for his first real acting role.
Black Herstory Month: Women Making Moves and Leading Change in The Music Industry
February 16, 2023
African Americans have made significant contributions to the art of music in many genres across generations. One musical genre that has roots back to slavery is gospel music. As slaves became Christians, a religion forced upon them, they began singing hymns later termed spirituals. Then with the abolition of slavery, a new form of music began to emerge. Free Blacks found themselves expressing their disappointment in a post-slavery society, birthing the smooth sound of the blues. Fast-forward to the late 1970’s, Hip-Hop was born. This cultural movement encompassed all past and present music expressions like spirituals, the blues, poems, art, stories,
Black Herstory Month: The Future is Female in Film & Television
February 9, 2023
Since 2020, there has been a noticeable increase in Black representation in movies and television.
Black Herstory Month: Learn About Extraordinary Black Women Making History
February 2, 2023
Black Americans make up 12% of the country’s population, but less than 6% are appointed as chief executive officers (CEO). In November of 2022, CNBC announced that only 5.9% of all CEO’s in the United States are African American. Within those small percentages, Rosalind Brewer and Thasunda Brown Duckett are the only two Black women who have lead Fortune 500 companies.
Here’s Etta Mae Mumphries!
January 19, 2023
Actress Karen Bankhead’s alter ego – Etta Mae Mumphries – is out to inspire, uplift and let you know she knows everybody.
Manny Halley Production Hosts Red Carpet Premiere, “Imani” Now Airing On Paramount/ Viacom’s BET Network
January 12, 2023
Manny Halley Productions kicked off its 2023 release with the red carpet premiere for their original action/thriller IMANI.
Idyllwild Arts Presents a Westside Ballet Masterclass with Robyn Gardenhire
January 5, 2023
Idyllwild Arts Presents a Westside Ballet Masterclass with Robyn Gardenhire on January 15, 2023 at 12:30pm.
Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s Story
December 22, 2022
Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the new biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” is the first to admit that she is not a doppelganger for the pop star. In fact, she’ll go so far as to say she doesn’t look like her at all.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen’ tWitch’ Boss Found Dead at 40
December 14, 2022
DJ Stephen’ tWitch’ Boss, the former DJ, choreographer, and co-executive producer with The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday. He was 40 years old. Boss was husband to fellow dancer Allison Holker and father of three. According to his social media post, Boss celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with Holker a few days ago.