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The annual music and dance festival features Chicago house, Afrobeats and hip hop. The festival is Saturday, August 17 at the Whittier Narrows at the Meadows in South El Monte.

Located between Don Felipe Drive and Santa Rosalia Drive in Baldwin Hills, this landmark project aims to support the revitalization of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Boulevard Corridor.

From Oakland to Los Angeles, twin sisters Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs write and produce comics, television and animated series.

Curtis Burke’s guests all had a “sink-or-swim” type of moment at a critical place in their lives.

Boyd performs comedy, has written for Arsenio Hall, and his latest project, “High Power: A Mystical Short Film,” has been released on YouTube.

Hollywood photographer Carell Augustus recreated iconic movie scenes using Black actors and actresses.

Shero Comics kicks off Black History Month with the arrival of a new shero.

CAAMCon celebrated the artistry, history, and power of Black comics, and featured a discussion with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler.

“Black Panther” screenwriter and director Ryan Coogler headlines this event which celebrates the artistry, history, and power of Black comics at the California African American Museum.

Host Curtis Burke interviews impactful people who do not have large followings because everybody’s story deserves to be told.

Black filmmakers meet monthly at The Gathering Spot in West Adams to showcase their work and for networking opportunities.

The festival will be held August 27, 11:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. on the upper parking deck at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.

The film industry is massive in Los Angeles, but there is a relatively small percentage of Black people working behind-the-scenes jobs.  The Handy Foundation is creating pathways for diversity in the industry.

South Los Angeles native Eric Craig’s YouTube series takes a historical look into local communities.

The Stocker Street Creative will bring a film studio to Baldwin Hills.  This Black-led project will feature 50,000 square feet of sound stage studio space, community rooms, and restaurants.

Jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison, a South Los Angeles icon, passes away at the age of 72.

Blacks in Cinema covers over a century of Black film.

Shequeta Smith created a comic book series and a comic book convention that centers around a Black female character.  The “Rayven Choi” series could become a live-action television show.

The Paul Robeson Studio on Crenshaw Blvd. has camera, sound, and lighting equipment for video and photography projects.

Brown’s musical career has been greatly influenced by her upbringing in South Los Angeles.

Garner has written movies for the OWN Network and Netflix, and now she is working as a producer on upcoming projects.

The event features 140 films from 18 countries, 10 panels and special events

Sunday concerts at Hot & Cool Cafe have turned into an outdoor series with shows throughout the week.

McMullen is a media personality and lifestyle curator who has a cooking show on Aspire TV which is produced by Issa Rae Presents.

Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center and Restoration Stage brings the musical to the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

The festival will take place March 5 through April 11 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and California African American Museum.

The film festival showcases independent films and has workshops for filmmakers of all experience levels.  February 21-23 at L.A. Live.

The festival returns to the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza February 11-23.

Jeremy Albert is creating his own path to the top of the media industry with his online radio show.

The dark comedy web series is co-created by Neima Patterson, a native of Ladera Heights and Inglewood.

Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq, Chaka Khan, El DeBarge, Dionne Farris, Meshell Ndegeocello, and BeBe Winans will perform songs throughout the history of Black films.

The members of this South L.A. rap group grew up on old school hip hop, and they are creating new music based on that classic sound.

The festival takes place July 27-28, and features live music, art, vendors, a food court, and health services.

The Inglewood native’s hometown strongly influenced his career and his desire to feature local news.

Concerts showcase the legends of jazz.  Shows are nightly at 7 p.m. with two shows on Saturdays and Sundays.

The theater is giving locals a destination for entertainment, and it’s a key component to the revitalization of downtown Inglewood.

The singer and violinist has given many impromptu street performances, and he hosts a variety show at Hot & Cool Cafe in Leimert Park.

Carter discusses her career as a costume designer, and she has advice for people who are looking to break into the film industry.

PAFF Executive Director Ayoku Babu, Alfre Woodard, and Danny Glover. Babu and Glover created the festival along with Ja’net Dubois in 1992. Photo by Venus Bernardo

Experience the largest Black film festival in America, which includes films from around the world, film networking events, and an art fest.

Salsa dancers of all skill levels attend this weekly event that showcases Afro-Latin culture. Photos by Jason Lewis

Tony “El Pana” Welch  brings salsa to Ride-On! Bike Shop and Co-op.

Filmmaker Jacquil Constant is of Haitian decent, and he created “Haiti is a Nation of Artists” to change the narrative of the country. Photos by Jason Lewis

The filmmaker created the Haiti International Film Festival to showcase the best that his people have to offer.

Issa Rae being interviewed by Emile Ennis Jr. in front of a large crowd at Macy’s in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Photos by Jason Lewis

The “Insecure” director, producer, and actress talks about the success Blacks are having in film; the backlash she received for saying, “I’m rooting for everybody Black;” and she gives advice to young filmmakers.

Kinya Claiborne at the Style & Society x Le Mieux Summer Soirée. Photo by Alton Mills

Claiborne is the founder of Style & Society Magazine, and she is a community relations manager at Los Angeles Metro.

Marguerite Alexis community involvement is reflected in her music. She works as a mental health advocate at NAMI Urban Los Angeles in Leimert Park. Photo by Trai Icart

“I Am” is a reflection of Alexis’ upbringing and community involvement in South Los Angeles.

Senator Kamala Harris

The playlist includes Marvin Gaye, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, 2Pac, Beyoncé, Prince, Aretha Franklin, James Brown and many others.

It may seem like he’s having a party, but there is a lot going on beyond the mic.

The festival features films from around the world, an art fest, and film networking events.

Stanley Griggs, also known as Sir Stan, showed up to sing the blues, but he shocked the crowd with his amazing rendition of Prince’s Purple Rain. Photo by Jason Lewis

The top blues artists in Los Angeles perform at this Leimert Park concert venue.