Christen Austin, a premier painter and prominent figure in the Black Los Angeles art scene, is celebrated for her striking acrylic portraits that center on Black culture and identity.
Artist and community advocate EastSide K-Boy & PVJOBS/Re-entry Network, in collaboration with Phee-Nomenal-Women invite the public to their inaugural “Toys 4 Us” Toy Drive on Sunday Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 12 to 3 PM at PVJOBS headquarters, located at 4112 S. Main Street, in the heart of the East South Central Los Angeles neighborhood.
With a lively community event on Dec. 11, the Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary at 2205 West Florence Avenue.
South Los Angeles residents gathered on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, for a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Crenshaw Manor Community Association in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southwest Division to address pressing issues such as human trafficking, crime prevention, and the overall quality of life in the community.
On December 10th, the Los Angeles Police Department Southeast Community Station, in partnership with Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III, hosted a festive community sleigh ride to bring holiday joy to Pueblo Del Rio and Watts.
Heather Hutt was sworn in as Councilwoman for Los Angeles’ 10th District in a historic community ceremony at First African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The two-time National Champions delivered a resounding message to the Big Ten Conference on Sunday afternoon with a commanding 88-30 win over the Elon Phoenix.
The K.N.I.G.H.T. Awards, a black-tie New Year’s Eve event in Beverly Hills, celebrates faith-driven creatives making a powerful impact in the Kingdom of God through music, art, and community engagement.
The Sims Library of Poetry hosted its Words Worth Saving Fundraising Kick-Off Gala, bringing the community together to celebrate its role as a cultural hub while raising critical funds to secure its future as a permanent sanctuary for poetry in South Los Angeles.
The second annual “Stigma Is Silly HIV Comedy Show” on December 7, 2024, at Charles R. Drew University used humor, featuring Tony Baker, Chaunte Wayans, and host Chelley Chelle, to combat HIV stigma, promote sexual health awareness, and foster community dialogue.
The Magic Johnson Foundation, in partnership with Target, hosted a holiday event providing 125 under-resourced children with a joyful shopping spree, highlighting their commitment to community support and giving back.
Leslie Odom Jr.’s captivating performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall showcased his talent, collaboration, and inspiration for emerging artists.
An exploration of how interfaith dialogue, as discussed at USC’s Compelling Preaching Across Divides event, can bridge divides and inspire collective action in Los Angeles’ diverse communities.
The Brotherhood Crusade and Dodgers Foundation united to bring Thanksgiving joy to South Los Angeles families through a community-driven Grab and Go event.
Shaylen Nelson’s debut solo exhibition Roots & Crowns celebrates identity, heritage, and artistic freedom in Los Angeles’ vibrant West Adams arts scene.