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Kamasi Washington to Perform in LACMA’s New Geffen Galleries, June 26-28
Kamasi Washington will perform in the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), at …
Karon Cash Turns Talent Into Stars at Wright Hands Management
“Talent without structure is wasted potential,” insists Karon Cash, founder and owner of Wright Hands Management, one of Los Angeles’s …
Trade Survival for Sustained Wellness with Dr. Armstrong at the ROOTED in Observation Retreat
Dr. Tina Armstrong, CEO and Founder of Living Connected Psychological, Inc., is a licensed clinical psychologist and retired Associate Professor …
Los Angeles Launches ‘Get in the Game LA’ Supplier Resource Hub
The Get in the Game LA Supplier Resource Hub, an online digital platform, launched on May 8 to equip regional small …
Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer Fire Up L.A. with AC Barbeque’s Grand Opening
Last week, longtime friends and entertainment icons Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer launched the grand opening of AC Barbeque, …
CSUDH President Thomas Parham Announces He Will Step Down at End of Year
Thomas A. Parham was appointed president of CSU Dominguez Hills in March 2018. During his tenure, CSU Dominguez Hills has …
Dawn Over ‘Dena: A Night Of Healing And Hope For Fire Survivors
The curtain will rise on a night of music, dance and unity at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Performing Arts Center with …
Brotherhood Crusade’s Young Women’s Retreat Promotes Legacies and Sisterhood
Brotherhood Crusade recently hosted its 11th Annual Camp P.L.U.S. (Preserving Legacies and Uniting Sisterhood) Young Women’s Empowerment Retreat to provide …
Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between …
Nate Holden, Former State Senator and L.A. Councilman, Passes at 95
The Honorable Nathaniel "Nate" Holden, former California State Senator and Los Angeles City Councilman, has passed away today, May 7, …
Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event Returns to South LA with Helicopters, Free Resources, and Family Fun
On Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event will shut …
National News
Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers Presents 18th Annual ‘Day of Black Docs’
“Day of Black Docs Returns to Los Angeles with a Two-Day Celebration of Black Documentary Film and Music”
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – May 15
California Observes Third Annual …
Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between …
Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
FILE - Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, waits before the State of the State address, …
Entertainment
Genre-Jumping and High Note-Hitting Princess Fortier Won’t Be Boxed In
“I sing for my supper,” says Princess Fortier, the Los Angeles-based model, actress, and recording artist. “Country, opera, musicals, jazz, …
Black Stunt Performers React to Oscar’s Long-Awaited Recognition
As the Academy prepares to honor the art of stunt work for the first time in 2028, these performers are …
Thelma Houston Reflects on a Life in Music, Legacy, and Love for the Stage
Houston credits Motown for allowing her the freedom to pursue the project. “Motown allowed me to do this because they …
UCLA’s African American Music Ensemble and Old-Time String Band to Perform in Annual Spring Festival of World Music, May 22
The UCLA Spring Festival of World Music includes performances by two student groups whose music is rooted in uniquely American …
Sports
LA Dodgers Foundation and SoCalGas Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted an inspiring STEM event recently at SoCalGas’ Energy Resource …
UCLA Sweeps USC in Dual Meet
The UCLA Bruins men’s and women’s track and field teams defeated the USC Trojans in their Rivalry Dual Meet. Despite …
LeBron and Bronny: Season in Review
For Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, the 2024-2025 season was significant. He had the chance to witness the rookie …
Angel City Hosts Sports Fair in Watts
Angel City Sports recently hosted an Adaptive Sports Fair at Ted Watkins Park. The fair held clinics for several adaptive …
Podcasts
Opinion
Supreme Court Case Highlights Clash Between Parental Rights and Progressive Indoctrination
In America’s schools, the tension between parental rights and learning curricula has created a contentious battlefield.
Your Voice and Vote Impact the Quality of Your Health Care
Shortly after last year’s election, I hopped into a Lyft and struck up a conversation with the driver. As we …
Every Life Is Sacred — LA Must Modernize 9-1-1 Now
I’m supporting the state’s efforts to deploy Next Generation 9-1-1, or NG911. For too long, technological advancements have skipped over …
Tribute to Ganther Women from Altadena: A Mother’s Day Reflection
This Mother’s Day, I honor the Ganther women—Natalie, Nicole, Felicia, Angela Hughes, and Ms. Shirley Ganther. Their love, strength, and …
Religion
First Lady Tenecia Sims Encourages Moms to Believe God in All Things
Tenecia R. Sims of Inglewood, California, is a powerful, anointed, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, and breast cancer survivor.
Musicians in Action Presents ‘3 Tenors and A Baritone’
Musicians In Action, Inc. will present “3 Tenors & A Baritone” featuring the vocal ensemble of Calvin Dupree, the Rev. …
Faith Community Mourns Passing of Retired Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry
Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry, who headed AME churches in Southern California and became the first woman to serve as presiding …
A-MAN Technology STEM Center Celebrates Role Model Day at Holman UMC
Dr. Bettye Walker, co-founder of the A-AMAN Technology STEM Center recently celebrated Role Model Day at Holman United Methodist Church. …