“HADESTOWN” Is Coming to LA!
April 28, 2022
Hit Broadway production, HADESTOWN, is coming to Los Angeles on April 26th, 2022.
Breaking News
- Councilwoman Hutt and LA Procurement Officials Prepare Small Business Owners to Win Contracts for Upcoming Sporting Events
- Inaugural Crenshaw Mile Draws Hundreds for Olympic-Qualifying Race and Community Celebration
- Dulan’s Grows with DoorDash and Then Gives Back Big
- Mayor Bass Highlights Speed of Recovery Effort to Rebuild Pacific Palisades
- Lawsuit alleging environmental racism in Louisiana parish allowed to proceed, federal court says
- West Angeles COGIC Hosts Sensory Toy Giveaway to Support Families with Autism
- Retirement Celebration Set for Dr. Austin F. Williams
- Community Mourns Passing of Harry Gethers
entertainment
“The Blues are Getting Bluer and The Gin is Running Dry”
April 21, 2022
On April 13th, the legendary Phylicia Rashad and her associates gathered at the Mark Taper Forum to celebrate opening night of “Blues For An Alabama Sky
How Blakk Smoke Is Destroying the Tobacco Industry One Hookah Pen At A Time
April 20, 2022
With tobacco use being a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans, young entrepreneur, Blakk Tatted, made it his mission change the debilitating relationship between the community and tobacco products.
Grand Opening of Rhimes Performing Arts Center
April 14, 2022
April 9th brought the illustrious grand opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).
Walk of Fame Star Honoring Grammy-Winning Singer Ashanti Unveiled
April 8, 2022
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled today honoring Ashanti for a career that has included a string of hits and eight Grammy nominations.
Cast of “Black-ish” Celebrate Show Finale at Paley Fest LA
April 7, 2022
On April 3, 2022, the cast of ABC’s hit-show, “Black-ish,” celebrated the finale of their eighth and final season at Paley Fest LA.
Because Representation Matters – Discussing Tik Tok, Confidence, and the Power of Black Women with Model, Alexa McCoy
April 1, 2022
Alexa McCoy is a vibrant personality who is dominating the Tik Tok universe right now. With over seventy-thousand followers, the young influencer, and now model, is encouraging people to love themselves through her vulnerability and voice.
ESSENCE Celebrates Their 15th Anniversary Black Women in Hollywood Award
March 31, 2022
On Thursday, March 24th, ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology, and commerce company in the world, hosted their annual dedication ceremony for Black women.
Robert F. Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Frank Baker and William Pickard Top List of Black Donors to HBCUs
March 17, 2022
A recent Washington Post story found that Black Americans donate a higher share of their wealth than their white counterparts – to the tune of around $11 billion each year. Given their cultural and educational importance to the Black community, HBCUs are the repository of much of these donations with a number of household names – and some you may not know – making big-dollar contributions to these institutions.
Aunt Louie’s Backbone
March 10, 2022
FX Network premiered season five of their hit show “Snowfall” on February 23rd, 2022.
HBO Network Releases Premieres New Show, ‘Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty’
March 10, 2022
HBO Network released a new show, “Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty” on March 6th, 2022.
OGX Beauty Presents “Love Labs”: An Exploratory Hair Experience
March 3, 2022
February 25-27 brought the opening of OGX’s first pop-up in Los Angeles, “Love Labs”, at Santa Monica Place.
FX Presents Saint on Crenshaw – A Community Pop-Up Celebrating the Season 5 Premiere of Snowfall
March 2, 2022
February 19-20, brought Saint’s on Crenshaw, a weekend-long, community powered pop-up in the heart of Los Angeles. As a way to celebrate the Season Five launch of their hit show “Snowfall”, FX hosted this free event at Vector 90 (3423 W. 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“SLAVEPLAY”: Racism, Interracial Dating, and Deciding Who’s the Prize
February 24, 2022
February 16th brought the opening of playwright, Jeremy O. Harris’, unflinching new work, “Slave Play”, at the Mark Taper Forum in Downtown Los Angeles after almost two years of no performances due to COVID-19.
Mother of Rapper’s Daughter Alleges Singer Defamed Her on Instagram
February 24, 2022
Rapper Trae Tha Truth was sued for defamation by the mother of his daughter, who alleges he maligned her reputation on Instagram and used the girl as a pawn in their dispute.