Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell has announced that city engineers are beginning the schematic design phase of the Hollywood […]
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Groups form partnership to help diversify the music industry
By Alysha Conner, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy and a leading online civil rights nonprofit are joining forces to promote positive social changes […]
BOOK CORNER: Designer-turned author shares tips in ‘The Top 15 Mistakes’
By Marissa Wells, Contributing Writer “The Top 15 Mistakes a #DesignBoss Would Never Make,” by Nikki Chu and Monica Wilcox, is an exciting book for new […]
Ladera Heights offers drive-in movie for neighbors
By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — While residents in a Ladera Heights neighborhood were complying with stay-at-home orders and thus unable to go to […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Beyoncé shows that ‘Black Is King’ on Disney+
By Bill Vaughan, Entertainment Writer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the 24-time Grammy winner, is unveiling her latest directorial project, “Black Is King,” July 31 on Disney+. The new […]
BOOK CORNER: ‘Queen of the Negro Leagues’ tells the story of Effa Manley
By Victoria Moore, Contributing Writer Based on the colorful, eccentric life of Effa Manley, co-owner of the baseball team the Newark Eagles, “Queen of the Negro […]
New project launched to diversify Hollywood, network TV
By Kayla Rodgers, Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — A longtime film and television executive is partnering with civic and union leaders to launch a career training initiative […]
Stan Lee’s estate fights to control character licensing
LOS ANGELES — The daughter of the late legendary comic creator Stan Lee is taking on a Chinese businesswoman in a legal fight for control […]
Evers-Manly joins Academy of Motion Pictures
Producer, activist will get to vote for 2021 Oscars HOLLYWOOD — Sandra Evers-Manly, filmmaker and champion for Black Hollywood, had every reason to celebrate. On […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: July 4 Ignites With ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble,’ ‘Hamilton’
“John Lewis: Good Trouble,” a remarkable, heartfelt look at the life and career of the legendary civil rights activist and Democratic representative from Georgia, makes […]