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.
10 Great Places Black History is Being Made (Right Now) in Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles is often measured by cranes, capital investment, and construction permits. But beyond…
Saying Goodbye: Miss Shirley Raines – Beauty Inside and Out
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news about the passing of Shirley…
A Unified Front: The Official Launch of the Greater Los Angeles Black Leaders Collective
The Greater Los Angeles Black Leaders Collective (GLABLC) represents a massive shift in regional power…
A Visionary Concert for the Digital Age: La Pandora’s Box Opens at The Miracle Theater
Step inside The Miracle Theater in Inglewood, and you’ll feel it before the first note…
Filming the Cease Fire – Watts Nothing To See Here Premieres at Peacock Theater
If life in Watts isn’t lived—it’s survived, a paradox of resilience woven into the very fabric of…
Westside Go-Go: How a Popular D.C. Sound Found Its Rhythm in Los Angeles
For many who move across the country, the challenge of finding community in a new…
Developing the Code to Generational Wealth – 5th Annual Black Tech Link Fest Coming in September
Can a community event celebrating health, wellness, and technology empower Black entrepreneurs and contribute to…
Black Business Association to Celebrate Linda Morgan Sam at Upcoming Annual Expo in Downtown LA
The Black Business Association (BBA) is set to celebrate its 55th anniversary and National Black…
All Hands on Deck! It’s Time to Celebrate on the High Seas – Westside Go-Go Style
Get ready to cast off for an unforgettable voyage of HBCU & D.C. culture on…
In the Mix Launches Bourbon, Beards & Brims: Connecting Wellness and Wealth for Men of Purpose
Ronda Jackson is a Small Business Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles and a highly…
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…
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