A new “divine destination experience” is set to sprout up in Downtown Los Angeles and is touted as two of the most tony towers in town. Angels Landing, a $2 billion development on Hill Street adjacent to Angels Flight, proposes two high-rises soaring 64 and 42 stories high. Included would be 180 condos, 252 apartments, about 500 hotel rooms and roughly 72,000 square feet of commercial space. […] Source: Black developers to [Read More...]

  The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will be throwing an inaugural Hip-Hop Block Party this summer, featuring a lineup of local and national performers and activities uplifting the origins and influence of hip-hop. The free event will take place on Aug. 13 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Smithsonians’ Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. Source: African American History Museum To Host [Read More...]

  Anya Dani is joining the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in a newly created position: director of community engagement and inclusive practice. She will also serve as a lecturer in cultural heritage conservation. Source: Anya Dani Appointed to New Getty-Funded Role at UCLA Where She Will Teach, Research, and Focus on Bringing More African Americans Into Conservation Field – Culture [Read More...]