Last Night at Mikell’s, written by Larry Muhammad and directed by Ben Guillory starred Julio Hansen as James Baldwin, Nick Gillie as Miles Davis, Raquel Rosser as Maya Angelou, and James T. Lawson II as David Baldwin.
Freedom Remembered, Culture Celebrated
The Juneteenth flag, fine-tuned by artist Lisa Jeanne Graf in 2000, is a powerful visual symbol of Black liberation, hope, and belonging. At its center is a bursting white star, representing both Texas—where Juneteenth began—and the collective freedom of Black Americans across the nation. Surrounding the star is a nova, symbolizing a new beginning, a metaphor for the explosive hope and transformation that came with emancipation. Beneath it, a curved horizon reflects progress and the promise of a brighter future. Graf has described the flag as a message of resilience and purpose—one that looks forward while honoring the past. Its red, white, and blue colors mirror the American flag, affirming that Black Americans are not only part of the nation’s history but essential to its identity. More than a banner, the Juneteenth flag is a visual story of remembrance, struggle, and enduring hope.
Cowboy Carter, the Black West, and a Legacy Reclaimed
Beyoncé Brought the Cowboy Back—The Autry Keeps the Legacy Alive By Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, […]
More Than Music: Dymally Jazz Festival Amplifies Equity and Education
The scene of the jazz festival. Photo: Platinum Star PR
Celebrating Family, Jazz, and Holiday Spirit: ‘Jazzy Bells’ Debuts At 33rd Annual Pan African Film Festival
Veteran Actor Hawthorne James Stars as Otis Walker in Animated Holiday Story Written and Directed […]
WIN 4 All: Securing Our Water Future Through Regional Collaboration
By Rob Katherman, WRD Board Vice President For nearly 20 years, I’ve had the honor […]
The Social Good Movement Tour Launched by Social Change Activists Marie Y. Lemelle and Kristen Thomasino to Empower Gen Z
The Social Good Movement Tour Launched by Social Change Activists Marie Y. Lemelle and Kristen Thomasino to Empower Gen Z
LBPD to Host Car Seat Checkup & Education Event Sept. 23, 2023 @ Boys & Girls Club of LB
LBPD to Host Car Seat Checkup & Education Event Sept. 23, 2023 @ Boys & […]
Entrepreneurial Spirit Soars: EECI Celebrates Class of 2023
Entrepreneur Educational Center, Inc.’s 2023 Business Program graduates of the Miracle’s Entrepreneur 9-week Program. Photo: Valerie Vines Photography
Otis College of Art and Design Announces Lynette Nylander as Keynote Speaker for Fourth Annual Black Creatives Institute
Otis College of Art and Design Announces Lynette Nylander as Keynote Speaker for Fourth Annual […]
Political Icon Diane E. Watson Honored
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass congratulates friend and colleague Former Congresswoman Diane E. Watson for her lifetime achievement award from the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce.
Little Richard: His True Story
LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING, opens in April 2023 in theaters, tells the story of the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman aka Lil Richard.
“A Star Without A Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story” Premieres at PAFF on February 15 at 6:25 p.m.
By Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA One of the unsung stars of Hollywood history is Oscar […]
Harambee! Harambee!
(All Pull Together) by Marie Y. Lemelle Director/Dramaturg Ben Guillory The Robey Theatre Company will […]
URBANOMICS
By Dr. E. Lance McCarthy Dr. E. Lance McCarthy aka Dr. Lance is an internationally […]
Black History Month Downtown Walking Tour
Black History Month Downtown Walking Tour Downtown Scene Newsletter Long Beach is well known for […]
Long Beach Author Nominated for NAACP Image Award
Long Beach Author Nominated for NAACP Image Award LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) By Jaysha Patel — […]
How California Districts Seek to Recruit, Retain Black Teachers Amid Shortage
How California Districts Seek to Recruit, Retain Black Teachers Amid Shortage Experts blame the shortage […]
The Melanoid Chronicles: Black History in the New Millennium
The Melanoid Chronicles: Black History in the New Millennium Au’loni Media Group, LLC is both […]