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.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 26th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase.
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.
Besides two full days of independent short film screenings, attendees were also treated to industry panels and salons
Opening night gala celebrating diversity in Hollywood
A gala celebration is planned for Mother Joan Walker as she marks her 24th year as the Supervisor of Women of California for the Southwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. The event is set for Saturday, August 27, at 10:30 a.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., in Torrance. Walker, who currently serves with Bishop Hillrie Murphy, Jurisdictional Prelate, also worked for many years with the late Bishop Bennie Roberts Benbow. According to a spokesperson, the tribute will honor her dedication to Christ, contributions to the church and her life as a mother, foster parent,
