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.
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…
UNREPD – Bringing Black Artists to the Forefront and DTLA is All For It
The Grand LA, an art, shopping, dining, entertainment and hospitality destination located in Bunker Hill…
Dual Murders of Local Women Send Shock, Sadness and Disbelief – Can Downtown LA Help Catch a Killer?
This week, two tragic incidents have cast a shadow over our community, leaving downtown in…
Quest for CD14 – Teresa Y. Hillery Pathways to Progress
Teresa Y. Hillery’s campaign for the Los Angeles City Council CD-14 is not just another…
15th Annual Diplomats Diversi-Tea Gala at Porsche Downtown LA
With a master’s degree in Television Journalism, April Sutton’s career in Hollywood began as the first on-air talent of the newly formed Black Entertainment Television Network (B.E.T.),
USC Goes Vegan as Hart House Brings Plant-Based Dining to Campus
It’s that time of the year again. For one weekend a year, DTLA Weekly vows…
Celebrating Juneteenth in Downtown LA – By Any Means Necessary
The word Juneteenth is derived from a combination of June and nineteenth, commemorating the emancipation…
Review: “A Soldier’s Play” Starring Norm Lewis and Eugene Lee at the Ahmanson Theater
Audience members attending the opening night of the 2020 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of “A…
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