Reggie Burrows Hodges Shows Span Los Angeles
The Compton-born artist has three concurrent exhibitions across the city, discussed in an October 27 talk at the Getty Center.
Los Angeles African-American News
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October 29, 2026
California African American Museum Opens Sinners ExhibitThe new interactive display honors the film Sinners with set elements and musical themes.
October 29, 2026
Byron Allen to Join 2026 EBONY Power 100 HonoreesThe media mogul will be recognized at the November 9, 2026, gala in Los Angeles.
October 29, 2026
USC Black Alumni Association to Host 50th GalaThe golden anniversary scholarship benefit takes place November 7, 2026, at the USC University Park Campus.
October 29, 2026
Malik Books Expands Reach With Local BookmobileLos Angeles bookstore Malik Books continues its mission by bringing literature directly to neighborhood community events.
October 23, 2026
Leimert Park Book Fair to Return March 13The 20th anniversary festival will be held outdoors at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
October 20, 2026
California African American Museum Opens Sinners ExhibitThe new exhibition showcases archival materials and costumes from the film Sinners, which earned four Academy Awards.
October 16, 2026
Los Angeles Black Leaders Demand Mayoral Policy CommitmentsA community coalition is calling for specific policy pledges from candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman ahead of the election.
October 16, 2026
UCLA Student Launches Black365 Speaker SeriesFounded in 2025, the student-led organization highlights Black history and culture through campus events.
October 15, 2026
Taste of Soul Art Pavilion to Return October 17The 21st annual festival in Los Angeles will showcase eight artists and two art houses on Crenshaw Boulevard.
October 1, 2026
Kevin Powell Released Fourth Poetry CollectionThe author visited Leimert Park to share his latest work, a tribute to his wife and family.
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