News from communities around Los Angeles
April 13, 1964
Sydney Poitier, who died earlier this year, became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in “Lilies of the Field.”
– For more information on black history, arts and culture, visit www.caamuseum.org.
June 24, 1936 Bethune-Cookman College President Mary McLeod Bethune, the 15th child of former slaves, is named director of negro affairs for the National Youth […]
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When he was a kid, Steven Angel literally lived his life to the beat of his own drum. The child […]
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The best team in baseball has a weak spot and it’s a major weak spot. It was on display for […]