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Pan African Film + Arts FestivalFeb. 4-Feb. 23Multiple locations throughout Los Angeles and surrounding areas (including the Westfield Culver City Shopping Center)According to its website, it is “the largest Black film festival” and features over 150 films from around the world. For details, visit https://paff.org.
In Conversation: Arthur Jafa and Ben CaldwellWednesday, Feb. 12 – 7-8pmArt + Practice3401 W. 43rd PlaceLos AngelesEngaging dialogue bringing together visual art and film, and their impact on African American identity. Jafa and Caldwell share insights into the power of art as a medium for social change.
Inner City Youth Orchestra of L.A.Sunday, Feb. 9 – 4pmWilshire Ebell Theatre4401 W 8th StreetLos AngelesThe youth orchestra will perform at an event held in collaboration with African Americans for LA Opera. This event features well-known and esteemed compositions created by Black composers. Black History FestivalSaturday, Feb. 15, 10am-3pmRobinson Park1081 N Fair Oaks Ave.PasadenaThe festival features live bands, dance performances, community booths, guest speakers, vendors, information booths and tons of fun!
40th Annual Kingdom Day ParadeMonday, Feb. 17 – 11am-1pmLos AngelesThe nation’s largest and longest running parade honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring floats, marching bands, equestrians, local celebrities and more. Please arrive by 9am to get a good viewing location. Parade route starts from MLK Blvd. and Crenshaw to Vernon and Western.This event will go on, rain or shine. It will be broadcast live on ABC7.
Black History Month Family FestivalSaturday, Feb. 22 – 11am – 5pmDowntown Inglewood on Market StreetInglewoodThis day of celebration includes live music, health screenings, vendors and family fun.
Black Images: A Black History Month Poetry SlamSunday, Feb. 23 – 2:30pmWest Adams/Leimert Park Family Source Center.4205 Degnan Blvd., Suite 105 Los AngelesCome celebrate Black History Month with powerful spoken word performances honoring black voices and experiences. To participate, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1146702280389?aff=oddtdtcreator. Call (972) 704-5001 for details.
Black History Month at California African American MuseumSaturday, Feb. 8 – Thursday, Feb. 27600 State DriveLos AngelesThe museum has multiple events in store this month, including the following:
What’s Next for Reparations?Saturday, Feb. 8 – 2:30-4:30pmThis meeting is for the public release of reparations studies documenting the impact of the City of Los Angeles on the Black experience. This is your last opportunity to give public comment before the Reparations Advisory Commission of Los Angeles Civil Rights issues its final report in response to the study later this year.
25th Anniversary of Hip Hop FeminismsCelebrating Joan Morgan’s “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost”Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-8:30pmScholars and cultural critics delve into the impact of Morgans book and its relevance in today’s discourse surrounding Hip Hop feminism.
King DayMonday, Feb. 17 10am-5pmCoinciding with the 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, the program includes a performance by the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, a discussion with the King Study Group, family activities, food trucks and more. Visit https://caam.org for the full schedule.
CAAM Cinema: “It Was All A Dream”Thursday, Feb. 20 – 7-9pmA visual memoir reflecting on the dawn of the golden era of Hip Hop, constructed from director Dream Hampton’s personal archives. The documentary takes viewers inside the minds of Notorious BIG, Wu Tang’s Method Man and others.
Tribute to Black Legacy in OperaThursday, Feb. 27 – 7-8pmRecital honors the work of Black composers, poets and artists, spanning a range of operatic styles and emotions.
