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The La Brea Corridor Planning Study surveys are now live, please fill one out and help us to find the best solutions to some of the connectivity, and access issues along the S. La Brea Avenue corridor between Exposition Blvd. & Stocker St. The questions on the surveys are purely voluntary, answer as many or as little as you would like. Thank You!



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The California African American Museum (CAAM) kicks off its annual celebration of Black Music Month in partnership with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Composers (ASCAP) for Target Sundays at CAAM with “Music Madness.”  On Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., CAAM’s Courtyard will be the venue for this upcoming musical celebration, headlined by the dynamic and critically acclaimed RCA Records artist Mali Music.  Other performers include Maad Moiselle, BJ The…

LOS ANGELES (April 30, 2014) Join the California African American Museum (CAAM) and enjoy the beauty of spring with Cross-Cultural Afro Influences during Target Sundays at CAAM, May 4, 2014, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Co-hosted by actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter and actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, the program will include special tributes to mothers and the history of Cinco de Mayo.…

Los Angeles’ only book festival that focuses exclusively on the local community, the second annual Grand Park Downtown Bookfest offers Angelenos of all ages access to the largest coalition of Los Angeles-based presses and publishers in an outdoor bookstore setting.  The free Bookfest provides a platform for writers and budding authors of all ages as…

Former foster kid Michael "Bing Bing" Taylor has done it again. After 4 consecutive long-distance walks, Michael was sponsored by Hathaway-Sycamores Child &; Family services to run the 2014 Los Angeles Marathon...And he did it! In 5 1/2 hours, Michael crossed the finish line after 26.2 miles of running, jogging, and walking.

With very minimal training, Michael still believed he had it in him to complete the…

There has been a lot of noise coming out of Pasadena, Ca. Only this time, it's not city-funded. Tha next generation of local, aspiring artists & musicians coming out are 'setting their own standard.' Before they are considered anybody, they are left to grind on tha indie underground circuit. This circuit consists of unknown to mildly known names. Here…

Vocalist Judith Hill, best known for her performance on this season's "The Voice"

Experience the 4^th of July at the California African American Museum (CAAM) with live performances and a unique art workshop, followed by Exposition Park’s annual fireworks display. In celebration of America’s birthday,…

Two water main breaks in the last 18 months has left our street flooded, filled with debris and hazardous patchwork on the streets.  I send out my sincere thanks to Robert and William for doing another patch job (see photo above), but…

Hi Folks....

I have the distinct pleasure of representing the seller on this beautifully restored Craftsman.

It's conveniently located adjacent from Leimert Park.  Check it out...

Hey Guys...

This condo is listed for only $249,900 in Baldwin Hills.

It'll sell for above that though.…

Hi Guys!

Recently I've had a…

Name: Noni Olabisi (interviewed by Isabel Rojas-Williams/The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, MCLA)

May 30th, 2012

City of origin: Actually I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and we left St. Louis .…

Historical murals from the 1930s by Hale Woodruff. Recommended by Isabel Rojas-Williams, Art Historian (The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles, MCLA). Article written by Debbie Michaud

"In 1939, African-American artist and Atlanta University professor Hale Woodruff was making weekly trips from Atlanta to Talladega College in Alabama to teach a seminar and work on some murals for the school. Talladega president Buell Gordon Gallagher had commissioned the series of paintings to…

PXP...

Stop polluting our air and water!!!

We want to preserve this community for our children!

We are going to shut you down.

Sincerely,

Heather Presha

Mommy, Wife, Block Club Captain and Community Advocate

(All those who stand with me, let me hear you say "Shut 'Em Down!!!")…

Photo Courtesy of Marty Cotwright

A proud moment during ‘Saving Our Sons: A Community Conversation’ (l-r) Robert Lewis, Program Officer, California Community Foundation (CCF); George Weaver, Special Program Administrator, Brotherhood Crusade;…