September 27, 1950 Gwendolyn Brooks becomes the first African-American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, “Annie Allen,” a coming-of-age tale […]
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This Week in Black History
September 20, 1987 Actress Alfre Woodard wins the Emmy Award for outstanding guest performance in a dramatic series for NBC’s “L.A. Law.” She also won […]
THE Q&A: Black surfers to gather for Huntington Beach event
Professional surfer Julian Williams will be among those taking part in the third annual ‘A Great Day in the Stoke’ Sept. 14 at the Huntington Beach Pier. The event is being promoted as the largest gathering of Black surfers in history.
This Week in Black History
September 12, 1992 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space when the space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from the Kennedy […]
THE Q&A: Black playwright to participate in Geffen Writers’ Room
Playwright James Anthony Tyler has been selected one of six participants in the Geffen Writers’ Room for 2024-25. The writers’ room is a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
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This Week in Black History
Sept. 5, 1960 A young boxer named Cassius Clay won the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Clay […]
THE Q&A: Nigerian actor has lead in iconic Cyrano de Bergerac
Nigerian-born actor Chukwudi Iwuji plays the lead role in ‘Cyrano de Bergerac,’ which opens at the Pasadena Playhouse Sept. 4. Iwuji calls the role ‘challenging, but in all the good ways.’
This Week in Black History
Aug. 30, 1967 The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment by President Lyndon Johnson of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall, who argued before […]
Nonprofit receives federal grant to offer supportive services
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Turning Point, an alcohol and drug education program, was recently presented $900,000 by U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove to […]
African Angel Art Gallery becomes community art hub
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — For more than 30 years, Luke Angel, founder of African Angel Art Gallery, has been traveling from […]