Posts Tagged ‘Los Angeles’
One year later, California’s system to find missing Black people is working through its challenges
While California implemented a system to track missing Black persons, who are often overlooked, there are still wrinkles to iron out.
Read MoreCrook’s Lens Exhibit
Opening Reception and Book Signing Saturday, September 14, 3-6 pm On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to The William Grant Still Arts Center. Through Crook’s Lens: A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle, we experience the world…
Read MoreFour Black founders on creating healing communities in LA: ‘so all of us can have access’
The Black community in Los Angeles comes together for unique experiences thanks to the efforts of these leaders.
Read MoreTaste of Soul Festival 2024
Every year, over 350,000 attendees fill the iconic Crenshaw Boulevard (the Mecca of Black Culture and Business) at the Annual Taste of Soul festival in Los Angeles, California. A Black Cultural Experience fusion, the largest one-day ‘free’ street festival on the West Coast that attracts nearly 350,000 attendees every year, who visit to experience all things soulful.
Read MoreCalifornia police kill double amputee who was fleeing: ‘Scared for his life’
Anthony Lowe’s family want justice for his death at the hands of California police when he posed no threat from his wheelchair.
Read MoreLA police union says officers not at fault in recent deadly arrests
The LA police made a tone deaf statement that blamed victims who died at the hands of police over the first few days of 2023.
Read MoreLos Angeles to pay $20 million for land previously seized from Black family in 1912
After just a few months, one family has sold California beachfront land back to the same department that sold it to them.
Read MoreWhat Does Cultural Appropriation Really Mean?
Is cultural appropriation real or just the latest buzzword? And if it matters, what can and should we do about it?
Read MoreBlack history and humanity are focus of SoFi’s Kinsey art exhibit
The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection has landed in Los Angeles at SoFi stadium, where visitors can learn about black history.
Read MoreAuthor Alice Sebold apologizes to Anthony Broadwater, wrongfully convicted of raping her
Broadwater’s 1982 conviction was overturned last week after authorities determined there were serious flaws in his prosecution.
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