Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC) has launched its Rising Voices Oratorical Program, a multi-week intensive experience designed for marginalized and underrepresented youth ages 13-18.
The Los Angeles Central Library in downtown L.A. hosted a sit-down discussion on Feb. 8 between Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance and moderator/actor William Allen Young to discuss Vance’s book, “The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power” in celebration of African American Heritage Month.
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. hosts Dr. Donna J. Nicol, author of “Black Woman on Board,” as the next featured guest in the “OASC At the Bilbrew” author talk series.
In keeping with a new tradition that began last year, Our Authors Study Club bestowed visual artist Mark Steven Greenfield with its first Trailblazer Award. This year’s reception was held on Feb. 15, at the historic Pico House in downtown Los Angeles.
Actor and educator William Allen Young will join the judges panel at the Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Finals on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Airport Police Community Center, located at 9160 South Loyola Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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Lura’s Kitchen, Inc., a multi-generational California benefit corporation founded on the principle of “doing business while doing good,” just introduced Madear’s Purple Teacake.
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. of Los Angeles (OASC) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) announced an open call for entries in the 2024 African American Heritage Guide (AAHM).
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Sigma Chapter, announced the winners of the 2023 Oratorical Contest, which is annually open to youth in grades 8-12 who reside in greater Los Angeles.
High school students throughout greater Los Angeles are invited to participate in the 2023 Annual Youth Oratorical Contest sponsored by Our Authors Study Club and Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Sigma Chapter. The event offers coaching, mentoring, awards and cash prizes.
Our Authors Study Club, Inc., (OASC) will co-host a several citywide events for African American Heritage Month. This year marks the 73rd celebration held in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles. The national theme is, “Black Resistance in The Past, Present, and Future.”
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. of Los Angeles (OASC) and Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) are planning for the 2023 African American Heritage Guide.
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. of Los Angeles (OASC) and LA Opera Connects (LOC) will present a virtual discussion about the new opera, “Omar,” on Thursday, November 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Our Authors Study Club (OASC) and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Sigma Alumnae Chapter Los Angeles appreciates the community for supporting the 2022 annual Oratorical Contest. This year’s theme was Black Health and Wellness.
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. of Los Angeles (OASC) and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Sigma Alumnae Chapter, are seeking young people to participate in the 2022 Annual Oratorical Contest.