Mesiyah McGinnis

The 15th Annual Taste of Soul Brings Community Food Distribution to Crenshaw

October 22, 2020

The food distribution comes at a critical time as our community struggles with economic downturn during COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more »

Wesson Hosts Final Art Exhibit on The Bridge

March 5, 2020

His last exhibit is a display of legacy and contemporary stand up African-American comedians, producers, writers, publicists and venue owners. The exhibition honors past African American stand-up comedians and features current African American comedians of achievement. In addition, local African Americans. ... read more »

Destination Crenshaw Broke Ground in Leimert Park Celebrating the Future of Black History and Community in the South L.A.

March 5, 2020

At the intersection of Crenshaw and Leimert, hundreds gathered to honor the history of Crenshaw Boulevard and Leimert Park and to celebrate the groundbreaking of Destination Park and its centerpiece; Sankofa Park. ... read more »

Public Service Embedded in Ridley-Thomas’ DNA

February 20, 2020

When it comes to public service, Mark Ridley-Thomas has done it all. He’s served on the nonprofit, city, county and state levels. The only thing left is national office. ... read more »

Alvin Ailey Celebrates 60 Years of Dance

April 11, 2019

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (AAADT) celebrates its 60th anniversary with a tour through the U.S., including its biennial return to the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles, ... read more »

High School Visual Artist Wins Saul Morrison Award

February 23, 2019

Rising visual artist, Chase Metoyer, 17, has dreams of a career in fine arts and plans to inspire and educate future artists. ... read more »

The StarQuest Singing Competition Gives Judges a Taste of Classic Motown Hits

September 28, 2017

The StarQuest judges were amazed by both the local vocal talent and the overall turnout of this year’s competition ... read more »

Lula Washington Summer Dance Focuses on Arts, Leadership, Community

August 3, 2017

"This summer the students learned Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Af-rican, Caribbean, Tap, Stepping, and Acting." ... read more »

Debbie Allen Dance Academy Inspires in Summer Intensive Concert

August 3, 2017

The academy trains youth dancers in Ballet, Tap, Modern African, Jazz Hip Hop, and Flamenco. ... read more »

Sean “Puffy” Combs Donates $100,000 to Ladylike Fundraiser in L.A.

June 8, 2017

The Ladylike Foundation held it’s 9th Annual Women of Excellence Scholarship Luncheon, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Ca. on June 3, 2017. ... read more »

Taste of Soul Media Day and Chevy Sponsored VIP Reception Was A Blast!

October 20, 2016

The day before Taste of Soul sets the tone for the big day ... read more »

Christmas Lights in Leimert Park

December 24, 2015

The lights, a winter’s seasonal theme of reds and greens. Tonight, neighbors and passerbys experience something magical in Leimert Park. If you didn’t know any better, ... read more »