Located in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) houses a collection of over 1,000 artworks, including artists of African descent in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Perhaps his most recognizable work is the iconic Theme Building at LAX. The monumental sculpture was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990, and has become point of pride for the community, hosting events such as the annual Day of the Drum Festival and the Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival. HOME. Make a reservation online. The MAAA Essential Senegal trip (May 16–25) was canceled in March due to the international travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department, and the maximum possible refund was issued to all scheduled travelers. Courtesy African American Fire Fighters Museum, LA. Begin your day with a coffee or go big with a hearty plate of soul food at one of the many restaurants in Leimert Park, an arts and cultural hub that filmmaker John Singleton referred to as the “Black Greenwich Village.” Leimert Park features Art Deco buildings that house Afrocentric art galleries, shops, restaurants, theaters, nightclubs, and cultural centers. We will notify you when we are able to resume booking private events at MAAA. The nonprofit museum’s unique art space exhibits the work of world-renowned artists as well as emerging local artists, while ensuring that its art experiences are free and accessible to the public. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Join us as we celebrate Black History this month… and every month! Council President Herb J. Wesson Jr. introduced then-Sen. Obama at his first Los Angeles presidential campaign rally, which took place at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex on Rodeo Road in February 2007. Tom Bradley was the first and only African American Mayor of Los Angeles. The ceremony also established a "Presidential Row” - Washington Boulevard, Adams Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard and Obama Boulevard. Proceeds will benefit Fire Family Foundation and the African American Firefighter Museum. EXHIBITS. If a major earthquake (or any disaster) hits, do you …. Read more about founder Robin Petgrave. 213-744-1730. www.aaffmuseum.org, California African American Museum: Current exhibits: “LA Blacksmith,” a group show, through Feb. 16; “Making Mammy: A Caricature of Black Womanhood, 1840-1940,” through March 1; “Timothy Washington: Citizen/Ship,” through March 1; “Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century,” through Aug. 23. Here is a sampling of Black History Month events and museum exhibits during February in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area. Family Event. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Located along Museum Row at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax, the spectacular Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture, using Los Angeles as the prime example. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Fire It Up! The Arts Festival, during mall hours, Feb. 12-22 (Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy of Watts Labor Community Action Committee. Tickets $25 and up First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 6057 Carlos Ave., Hollywood. Movie ticket prices vary; passes $70; $335; $725. The museum features four floors of permanent and traveling exhibitions, the 200-seat Clive Davis Theater, and a rooftop terrace for special programs and events. The museum is located at the Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza, third floor of Macy’s, 4005 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. bit.ly/2RniJYm, African American Firefighter Museum: Artifacts, fire apparatus, pictures and stories about African American Los Angeles firefighters. International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters. Urban Light and Levitated Mass will continue to be open to visitors. Learn more about Battleship IOWA. At this time, we are not accepting any new private event rentals. Tickets $25. Therefore, we are asking you to join with the AAFFM this ambitious journey to enhance our ability to share the legacy of pioneering African American Firefighters by giving a meaningful gift. Fire It Up! join our newsletter. Located in LA’s historic West Adams neighborhood, Alta Adams serves comforting food and great cocktails that bring people together in community. The City of Los Angeles officially unveiled Obama Boulevard on May 4, 2019 with the Obama Boulevard Naming Ceremony & Street Festival at the intersection of Obama Boulevard and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, creating one of the most significant African American points of interest in the country. A Place to Belong: Queer Desire in the Black Church, In Conversation: Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Marcus J. Moore, Greg Carr, FUPU: Black Women and Performance in the Punk Rock Tradition, Netflix Talk Back: A Love Song for Latasha, In Conversation: Taylor Renee Aldridge and Billy Mark, In Conversation: Cameron Shaw and Nikita Gale, In Conversation: Isabel Wilkerson and Jacqueline Woodson, Sunstorm Podcast @ CAAM: A Moment of Sanctuary, California African American Museum, Los Angeles, Feet Prayer: Movement and the Wall of Sound in the Hips of Tina Turner—A Visual Listening Session on KCRW with DJ Lynnée Denise, Docent-Led Tours: Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER. CONTACT Image: THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN … Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Minimum age 8. The Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for South Central Los Angeles residents. For the latest safety updates, click here. Tickets $10. Our non-profit public benefit corporation is dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing the heritage of African American Firefighters through collaboration and education. Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. All rights reserved. Catch One was originally known as Jewel’s Catch One. bit.ly/2RP0mKQ, Looking for Leroy: The Robey Theatre Co. presents a staged reading of a play by Larry Muhammad about activist-playwright Amiri Baraka, also known as LeRoi Jones, and a newly-hired intern discussing and debating what makes Black Theater, 3 p.m. Feb. 16. Explore the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE. Location: 1401 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90021, September 6 - October 18 / 6:30pm - 8:30pm, 2017, What is CERT? The Watts Towers Arts Center provides diverse cultural enrichment programming through tours, lectures, exhibitions of local African American and international artists, and studio workshops for both teachers and students. Yet, you can explore L.A.’s African American heritage throughout the year. Rendering courtesy of the Italian American Museum Los Angeles. Bradley attended UCLA on an athletic scholarship and graduated from Southwestern Law School. DONATE. Read more about architect Paul R. Williams and his LA buildings. In addition to community development and social services, the WLCAC features cultural programming such as the Cecil Fergerson Gallery, the monumental Mother of Humanity sculpture, photography, murals, and the Civil Rights Tour, a remarkable, three-part immersive experience. in Los Angeles, CA 90041. ABOUT. Born from the ashes of the Watts riots of 1965, the coffee house now serves as a community hub and performance center for locals who enjoy delicious soul food surrounded by walls that are covered in African American-themed movie posters, jazz album covers, and other items from South L.A.’s rich cultural history. Mason won her freedom in 1856 and settled in Los Angeles to work as a midwife. North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. bit.ly/38C8ncL; bit.ly/38E2YSG, Harriet: A screening of the 2019 film, followed by a discussion, 2 p.m. Feb. 8.