Hundreds of digitally preserved speeches, sermons and correspondence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be on view at the California African American Museum (CAAM) May 5 -11, 2013 as part of an unprecedented effort to showcase the work of the civil rights leader.

With the help of JPMorgan Chase and The King Center in Atlanta, a team of more than 300,…

The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl is a new, compelling web series that has taken the online world by storm.   With rave reviews and financial support from fans, the web series created and written by the show’s star Issa Rae, is in its second season. On Thursday, August 30, 2012, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., at the California African American Museum (CAAM), Issa Rae, will discuss her success, next moves and will screen clips from The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl.  Food…

Los Angeles, CA (August 7, 2012) -- The California African American Museum (CAAM) presents Shorts @ CAAM, a free, two-day screening of independent short films the weekend of Saturday, August 11^th and Sunday, August 12^th.  The screenings will begin at noon until 4 p.m. Shorts @ CAAM is a non-competitive short-film screening featuring independent filmmakers followed by a “talk back” session with the independent filmmakers, producers and…

Los Angeles, CA - FREE events in Leimert Park Village in June, 2012. All events are family friendly and are looking for vendors, volunteers and sponsors.

June 9, 10 - The 1st Annual Dynamic Dads Day Celebration and Resource Fair with FREE music, arts & craft vendors, a male fashion show, BBQ cook-off, free haircuts & more. http://www.settheatmosphere.blogspot.com/

June 16, 17 - 3rd Annual…

Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!

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