Category: BLK DTLA
BLK DTLA – DTLA Weekly’s column celebrating the achievements of African Americans in Downtown Los Angeles. From the inspiring stories of the community’s trailblazers, to the massive contribution made of entrepreneurs, activists, and artists who have made a significant impact on the city’s history and culture.
Rooted in Community Voices: City of Inglewood Announces Reimagined Transit Connector Plan in Time for the Olympic Games
The City of Inglewood has just announced a reshaped approach to the Inglewood Transit Connector…
BET Experience Open Casting Call Coming to the LA Convention Center
Actors, singers, dancers, and hosts: if stardom and fortune are in the cards, why don’t…
DTLA Women to Watch: Ronda Jackson – Change Agent for Success
Two things are certain when an extraordinary woman like Ronda Jackson comes to town: first, as a…
In the Pocket: Martin Proctor Brings Westside Go-Go to Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles boasts a vibrant nightlife scene, but for D.C. HBCU transplants, there can…
2024 JEXA Awards Gala: Added Elegance Honoring Linda Sam at the Biltmore Hotel
Combining black-ties, world-class performances with elegant dining on November 9, the JEXA’s largest fundraiser honoring…
Fall Semester Brings First Day of School for New California College of ASU Dean & CEO Alanka Brown
California College of ASU announced that Alanka Brown, an innovator with nearly two decades of experience…
City Hall Unites to Congratulate New LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson
City Hall extended a most heartfelt congratulations to Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Friday, September 20th, on…
Fixins Soul Kitchen at LA Live: A Reason to Be Proud
Wonder if Kevin Johnson fans who spent years watching him slam dunk his way to…
Quest for CD14 – Hillery Ain’t Havin’ It
Hillery’s more than a voice against the status quo. She’s a force for change. In…
DTLA Happiest Hours: The Legend of Old Hillside Bourbon Company
On the day Jesse Carpenter conceived his first vision of the Old Hillside Bourbon Company,…
Oceanwide “Graffiti Towers” – South Park BID Executive Director Nolan Marshall Speaks
In Spring of 2023, months before the vandalism ofOceanwide Plaza, the South Park Business Improvement…
10 Great Places to Celebrate Black History Month 2024 in DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles is a vibrant city with a rich Black cultural tapestry that provides…
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