Keri Freeman
- March 15, 2023
- 4 minutes Read
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 outstanding achievements in global public relations and media engagement, as well as her dedication to…
- February 26, 2023
- 4 minutes Read
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 more than 70 categories at the “54th NAACP Image Awards”. Hosted by artist, actress, producer,…
- February 23, 2023
- 5 minutes Read
ROME NIGHTCLUB – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF DTLA HOSPITALITY
2000 years ago, Emperor Vespasian fortified the Roman empire with a great Colosseum. The largest amphitheater ever constructed, his oval arena became an architectural wonder and stood as the ultimate…
- February 23, 2023
- 2 minutes Read
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 Dip Company” takes the cookie lover experience to an entirely new level.” Zakiya Ellick has…
Jackson Roberts
- February 21, 2023
- 2 minutes Read
Black History Month Honors Legendary Ice Cube
This Black History Month DTLA honored the legendary Ice Cube in more ways than one. Making history with the iconic pop star began on the stage on February 2nd as…
- January 11, 2023
- 5 minutes Read
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 Taste 2023. Masters of Taste 2023, now in its 6th year, is L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury…
- November 20, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Downtown Celebrates LA’s New Mayor Karen Bass
After months of debates and what may have seemed at first like the closest mayoral race in history, Democratic congresswoman Karen Bass just became the first woman elected as Mayor…
- October 30, 2022
- 4 minutes Read
Say Hello to LA City Council’s New President Pro Tem – Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr.
Councilmember Curren Price Jr. of CD 9 has been sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council. The 71-year-old Councilmember represents Council District 9 covering areas…
Olivia Williams
- September 20, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Taking it to the Streets: The Fight to Save the “Obama Phone” Lifeline Program
Could the California Public Utilities Commission Be Trying to Destroy the Popular Program Started by President Obama dubbed ”The Obama Phone”? Advocates for disadvantaged communities implored Governor Gavin Newsom to…
- July 27, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Jazz in the Sky Returns to City Club
With Jazz in the Sky, legends of Jazz are invited to perform inside or atop of LA’s most luxurious commercial high rises, private clubs and apartment houses. Linda Sam is…
- July 14, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
Longest HipHop Annual Event B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn, Returns to DTLA
Established in 1994, B-Boy Summit is the longest running annual Hip Hop event in the nation that brings classic and current Hip Hop fashion, skills and knowledge to the forefront. The hyped-up…
- July 12, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Wild Elements Brings New Hydro-Wild Lab to the Boys Club in Watts
Wild Elements is on a mission to reconnect students with nature enabling them someday to continue the quest to protect biodiversity. Together with Support + Feed and Boys & Girls…
