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Stephanie Sajor and Eddy M. Gana Jr. stand side by side on a stage in front of two microphones. A bright spotlight shines on both of them as they are spoken word poetry mid-performance. Their hands are held out in front of them with their palms upward and their faces are scrunched up with emotion.
At Sunday Jump in Historic Filipinotown, Words Gain Power
Now on its 10th year, Sunday Jump in Historic Filipinotown has facilitated a safe space for marginalized voices to express themselves, share stories and create genuine connections to the arts.
Natasha, who is wearing a red dress with white flowers, and Shant, who is wearing a white, cable-knit sweater, clink wine glasses over a dinner table topped with a white tablecloth and various dishes. Natasha and Shant look at each other as they toast.
This Armenian Dating Show Doubles as a Lesson in Geopolitics and Culture
Lighthearted, fun and a sneaky lesson in world politics. "The Armenian Dating Show" explores the spiderweb of history and culture that connects Armenians in America.
A muted color photo of the Yellow Brotherhood Membership Pilgrimage to Manzanar circa 1970s. A group of young people of different ethnicities, although predominantly Asian American, sit and lean on three cars parked on unpaved gravel. Some of them are holding their hands up in fists as they smile with one another. Behind the group is a large mountain capped with snow.
10 Compelling Photos of Asian American Resistance and Resilience
In 1942, Executive Order 9066 required all people of Japanese Ancestry to move to incarceration camps. The hardships from the forced relocation endured well after their return from the camps. After being uprooted from their homes, Japanese Americans had to rebuild. Many moved to the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles where the built a thriving community with Japanese owned businesses and organizations that provided social services, educated Asian youth, and fought for their civil rights.
Fredrika Newton and Dana King stand on either side of a bronze bust of Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton. Fredrika Newton, who was long gray braids, places her hand on Huey's cheek as she looks up at the bust with reverence. Dana King, who has gray, curly, shoulder-length hair topped with a purple knit hat, looks over at Fredrika with a respectful gaze. Surrounding the women are a crowd of people holding umbrellas. They sky above is gray and overcast.
Black Panther Party Leader's 'Love and Legacy' Captured in Sculpture and Documentary
Short documentary "For Love and Legacy," a film by A.K. Sandhu, explores the nexus of art, race, and legacy as it follows sculptor Dana King and activist Fredrika Newton as they build a monument — a bust of Black Panther Party (BPP) leader Huey P. Newton, Oakland's first public monument honoring a member of the BPP.
A mural is painted on a white wall. The mural depicts an antelope with pink Converse sneakers hanging off its antler. Behind the antelope, a pink, cloudy smoke billows. At the bottom right corner of the wall has a pink circle with the words, "NUR!" in white painted over.
Artist's Murals Depict Life that Persists in the High Desert
Lancaster-based muralist Nuri Amanatullah's murals illustrate the vibrancy and beauty of the desert wildlife while also serving as centerpieces for the people of Antelope Valley.
A photo of a Starbucks Coffee location, with Googie-style mid-century modern architecture.
Where to Find Remnants of Crenshaw's Japanese American History
Today, the Crenshaw district of South Los Angeles is known as a predominantly Black neighborhood, while Japanese Americans are most commonly associated with Little Tokyo, Sawtelle, Torrance and Gardena. But after World War II, Crenshaw had the largest concentration of Japanese Americans in the continental United States.
Leroy's Sandwich Stand, Crenshaw and Jefferson, 1939. Art deco-type signage also has signs for Chicken, Fountain and Salads.
17 Intriguing Photos of Crenshaw's Past
Photographers from the Dick Whittington Studio offer a unique vantage point on the commercial development of Los Angeles and the transformation of major streets like Crenshaw Boulevard.
A large spider sculpture, with the body of the spider replaced with a full-sized Volkswagen Beetle, towers over a walkway leading up to a building with a sign that reads, "Hole in the Wall" over the door.
9 Desert Oddities to Explore While You're Visiting the Coachella Valley
Here are nine oddities worth a desert detour for a closer look — because no matter how odd they may seem, your eyes aren't deceiving you!
A black and white photo of George Izumi holding a cake decorated to look like a house covered in snow and topped with a reindeer and sleigh cake topper. Isumi is wearing a hat that says, "Grace Pastries," and is standing in front of a rack full of decorated sheet cakes.
Over 70 Years Later, Grace Pastries’ Sweet Memories Linger On
At Grace Pastries, the cake was king; a symbolic reward that came as a result of the Japanese American communities' hard-earned post-war successes. Within a decade of its opening, Grace Pastries had the highest name recognition of any bakery in Los Angeles and continues to leave a lasting impression.
Four cast memebers are on a stage set to look like a living room and dining room. One cast member is sitting on the floor with his legs spread out. He has a sad look on his face. Another cast member is standing in the living room area while another is sitting on the couch with her legs crossed. The fourth cast member stands in between the living and dining rooms. All of the cast members are dressed in midcentury modern clothing, matching the era of the furniture on stage. Behind the stage is a photo collage projected on the wall. Images of John F. Kennedy and war are projected.
California's Fine and Performing Arts Hit Hardest During Pandemic Says 2022 Otis Creative Economy Report
The 2022 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on five sectors in California: fine and performing arts, entertainment and digital media, architecture, fashion and creative goods. The report found that fine and performing arts struggled the most in 2020 with the pandemic shuttering concert venues, cultural centers and exhibition spaces.
Congressman Richard M. Nixon delivers a stump speech from the back of his "Yellow Woody" Mercury Station Wagon during his successful 1950 U.S. Senate campaign, Garden Grove, April 28, 1950.
A Contradictory Legacy: How The Cold War Shaped Orange County's Diversity and Conservatism
The Cold War bolstered Southern California’s industrial military complex, particularly in Orange County. It brought the military and interstate highways to the county, but helped push the diversity of the region.
A black and white photo of a group of Asian American youth, mostly young men, posing for a group photo with their hands raised in a fist over their heads.
The Legacy of Multiracial Solidarity in L.A.'s Crenshaw Neighborhood
A long history of Asian Americans challenging systemic forms of racism and injustice in ways that linked their fates to their African American neighbors begins in the multiracial neighborhood of 1950s and 1960s Crenshaw.
Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbeck from "The Duke."
'The Duke' Features Helen Mirren and Stolen Art at the Virtual KCET Cinema Series
The film screens April 20, with a Q&A immediately following with Helen Mirren, legendary actor and KCET Lumière Award recipient.
Giselle Woo and the Night Owls in a group photo. Behind the four-piece band is the silhouette of a mountain range and a sunset sky painted in gradient of pink, orange and purple.
Coachella Valley Latin Rock Band, Giselle Woo and the Night Owls, Finally Get Their Coachella Debut
Coachella Valley-based Latin-infused rock band Giselle Woo and the Night Owls finally get their Coachella debut on April 15 and 22 after two years of postponements. The four-piece ensemble reflects on how the pandemic provided time to prepare and grow as a group.
The Cactus Blossoms members Jack Torrey and Page Burkum sit together on a multicolored striped couch. One brother is holding a guitar in his lap while the other brother has a guitar next to him.
The Cactus Blossoms, Genre-Fusing Country-Folk Duo, Perform at Stagecoach Festival
Page Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms reflects on their collaborations through the years and the current state of live music. The Cactus Blossoms will perform at Stagecoach Festival on April 29 at the Empire Polo Club.
A photo of Surf Curse members Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck. They're sitting on what looks like an abandoned slide, covered in graffiti in a desert landscape.
One Viral Song on TikTok and 432 Million Spotify Streams Later, Surf Curse Returns to Coachella
The last time American band Surf Curse performed at Coachella, the duo was a last-minute addition to the line-up. One viral song on TikTok and over 432 million Spotify streams later, the recording project returns to Coachella on Sunday, April 17 and 24.
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