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.
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…
Skid Row Rising: Park Family to Pass People’s Market to Skid Row Non-Profit, Creating Justice LA
After 29 years in Skid Row, the transition of People’s Market from its Korean-owned roots…
DTLA Masterminds: Adrian Izanhour – Visions of Boundless Horizons
In the world of interior design, a gifted designer possesses the remarkable ability to take…
DTLA Rise of a City: Derrick Moore, Senior Vice President of CBRE
Perched 27 stories above the tallest peak of the city, Bunker Hill, you’ll find the…
Tailored for Greatness: The Fashion Mastery of Dion Julian Lattimore
What do Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, David Justice, Martin Lawrence, Scotty…
Journey in Art & Education – David G. Brown: Political Cartoonist, Educator, and Publisher
Meet David G. Brown a remarkable individual who has made a significant impact in the worlds of art,…
LA3C Mega Fest Comes to DTLA – Proving Once Again, The Historic Core Has Got Soul
Billboard Magazine’s yearly LA3C mega festival is back and this year it’s bigger and more…
Olympian Kim Glass Furious About Verdict, Sentencing of DTLA Attacker Speaks Out
Former Olympian Kim Glass remains deeply disturbed after a brutal attack on the streets of…
