Black History – Page 3

‘Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II’

by OW Staff February 24, 2022June 14, 2022

by Terri Schlichenmeyer Guest Review You’d need that pin to get in. Put it on your chest and you’d get access to an exclusive club. The pin tells the world […]

Black History, Entertainment

Remember, when we have “the talk” with our Black sons

by OW Staff February 11, 2022February 14, 2022

Javon Johnson is an Assistant Professor and Director of African American &African Diaspora studies and holds an appointment in Gender & SexualityStudies in the Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies Department […]

Black History, Local - AV, News

Black history contest at Palmdale Library

by OW Staff February 11, 2022February 14, 2022

The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free essay contest for youth in grades six through 12 in celebration of Black History Month. Essays should be […]

Black History, Local

Local business groups celebrate Black History Month

by OW Staff February 10, 2022February 14, 2022

Celebrate Black History Month with the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC), the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and OneLA Procurement Program at a virtual mixer […]

Black History, Counting the Cost, Opinion

Black History: Real and imagined

by Julianne Malveaux February 10, 2022June 3, 2022

How should we commemorate Black History Month? Should corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations bring in speakers, beat drums, and eat soul food? Should folks take out ads in the media […]

Black History, Local, News

LA Black history told via innovative map

by City News Service February 10, 2022February 14, 2022

For Black History Month, Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin launched an online map highlighting the contributions of L.A.’s Black community. “From the days of Biddy Mason to Mayor Tom Bradley […]