by Barbara Smith Photos: Earl Edwards Jazz and joy converged in a celebration of sound and spirit at this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF). Now in its 68th year, the 3-day September fete once again fulfilled its founding mission to elevate jazz, connect a diverse community through America’s cultural heritage, and inspire young musicians to ...

Written by Walena Logan Photo by Walena Logan The Southern California Coalition of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SCC-NCNW) recently held the annual Black Family Reunion at the historic SoCal Council House, located at 3720 West 54th Street, in Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1986, the Black Family Reunion has served as ...

Nearly 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at the Pacific Palms Resort for the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) 2nd Annual Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, purpose, and unity. The event spotlighted extraordinary heroes across southern California, honoring individuals who are making meaningful, lasting contributions to ...

The Long Beach Section National Council of Negro Women held their 38th Annual Spring Celebration and Awards Program “Women of Excellence-Celebrating HerStory,” on June 8, at the Grand Event Center in Long Beach. Dr. Corliss Bennett president of NCNW Los Angeles Section served as mistress of ceremonies. The event celebrated the National Council of Negro ...

The Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) hosted its annual Black History Celebration at Wilmer Amina Carter High School on Saturday, February 24. Themed “Celebrating Unsung Heroes,” the event showcased the rich diversity and heritage of Black history. The afternoon celebration featured a wide array of performances that paid homage to African American culture and achievements. ...

It was the summer of 1972 and kids who were playing Little League Baseball dreamed about making the all-star team for their respective leagues. One all-star team from the Sixth Ward on the westside of San Bernardino that was led by two hard throwing twelve year old pitchers and a head coach who would eventually ...

Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement (CEEM) has partnered with the Los Angeles County Fair for its 3rd annual celebration of Black excellence May 13-15th. Embarking on the 100-year anniversary, Californians will experience a variety of fun, engaging, and interactive activations focused on heritage and the fair’s centennial origins throughout the month of May. In light of ...