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.
Amplify Africa Returns to DTLA in Celebration of Annual AFRICON Conference
Amplify Africa is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Annual AFRICON conference, a grand…
Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure
Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveuax, the sisters of Neo-expressionist painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, invite you to…
The Promise of Diversity: A New Chapter for Los Angeles Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine has undergone a recent change in leadership, with the departure of former…
Mayor Bass “State of the City” Set to Highlight 100 Days of LA City Accomplishments
On Monday, April 17th, Mayor Bass will be delivering her first State of the City…
LA Fashion Week: Models, Designers & Celebrity Events as Model Mafia Takes Over tbe Run Way
Model Mafia Inc is the seam that holds the fashion showcase industry together. Led by…
LA County Board of Supervisors 38th Annual Women of the Year Awards at the Sheraton Grand
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Commission for Women held its 38th…
Women Who Inspire Us: On the Red Carpet with Global Publicist Marie Lemelle
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Downtown Weekly honors Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA for her…
Music, Television, Film, and Sports – Stars Collide at 54th NAACP Image Awards
On Saturday, NAACP and BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across…
ROME NIGHTCLUB – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF DTLA HOSPITALITY
2000 years ago, Emperor Vespasian fortified the Roman empire with a great Colosseum. The largest…
COOKIE DIP COMPANY – Accessory to the World’s Most Famous Snack
Accessory to the World’s most famous snack. The People have spoken: CEO Zakiya Ellick “The Cookie…
Black History Month Honors Legendary Ice Cube
This Black History Month DTLA honored the legendary Ice Cube in more ways than one. …
Downtown Culinary Power Couple Michael and Kwini Reed to Host 2023 Masters of Taste
Just announced!!! Downtown LAs own Culinary Power Couple Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed will be the Official host of Masters of…