The Magic of Maxwell
September 1, 2023
Maxwell, the R&B singer, will bring his timeless, sultry, soulful vocals to the Hollywood Bowl for three magical nights, September 8-10.
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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.
The 8th Annual Black Music Honors Celebrating Black Excellence in Music
April 27, 2023
Central City Productions launches Stellar Network TV with the premiere of This Years’ Black Music Honors, which Pays Tribute to the Remarkable Legacy of Black Musicians Whose Enduring Greatness Has Left an Indelible Mark on the World.
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.
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.
Get Familiar with Rising Star Javonte Rose
December 8, 2022
Javonte Rose is a new multi-talented sensation on the scene. While wearing many hats like actor, artist, brand ambassador, dancer, entrepreneur, fashion model, and humanitarian, Rose promotes self-love and anti-bullying through his artistry. He is the founder and CEO of The Blu Roze LLC, Blu Roze Fit, and non-profit organization “I’m Here”. Capturing attention with his clear blue eyes and style, and with over 100,000 Instagram followers, he is sure one to watch. In recent interview with the L.A. Sentinel, Rose discusses his past, present, and future.
CD 8 Presents Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Snow Day
November 17, 2022
Join Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and the Council District Eight team for South L.A.’s Fifth Annual It’s Lit! holiday celebration on Saturday, November 19, at Century Boulevard and Broadway Avenue. It will be a day of music, community talent, snow play, and fun!
Jody Watley… the Gold Standard of Artistry
September 29, 2022
Jody Watley is the gold standard of artistry. A brilliant songwriter, artist, entrepreneur, producer, and visionary. When you visit Jody Watley YouTube Channel, experience “All Things Jody Watley,” including concert features, interviews of the Grammy Award-winning artist and more.
Meet the Artist and Producer, Shwayze
August 18, 2022
Artist and Producer Shwayze is coming out with his seventh album “Shway SZN” on September 2nd, 2022.
Review: Beyonce Escaped to Dance Work in ‘Renaissance’
August 4, 2022
Beyonce has been reborn again; this time it’s on a shimmering dance floor.
Student Athlete of the Week: Caelyn Cambridge
July 28, 2022
Inglewood junior Caelyn Cambridge manages her life as a student athlete with confidence and drive.
Alliance - All 12 Pro Sports Team United – Plans Student-Led Unity March & Dialogue
July 21, 2022
On July 24, in an annual event that celebrates the 12 pro sports teams of greater Los Angeles and Orange County coming together to use sports to drive social change, local youth, LAPD officers, community members and civic leaders, the public is encouraged to join the Alliance Unity March & Dialogue. Each year, the student-led march emphasizes what change we can make when we stand united and work together to end racial inequality. The event begins at 9am.
BET+ Collabs with CBC to Launch New Series, “The Porter”
July 6, 2022
BET+ and the Canadian Broadcasting Corportation (CBC) have come together to release a new series, “The Porter,” which highlights the creation of a Black worker’s union in the roaring twenties. Inspired by real life events, The Porter follows a group of about five characters who hustle, move mountains, and stop at nothing to make their dreams come true and fight for the much-deserved liberation of themselves and their people.