More Black Arts Stories
From his west side party series to his community work in the Crenshaw District, Gregory Everett has always been motivated by the larger perspective, but his impact stayed relatively underground. Learn more about this pivotal person in the Black L.A. community.
A self-taught folk artist, Karen Collins and her collection of miniatures tell important stories about the struggles and triumphs of the Black community.
As Parkinson's disease began to attack boxing great Muhammad Ali, he took the fight outside the ring, giving voice to the voiceless, particularly communities of color at home and abroad. Inspired by his work, eight artists create a more complex portrait of the icon.
Issues of accessibility have long been woven through all facets of graphic design and can especially be seen in Los Angeles during the late 1960s and early '70s.
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Watts Towers don't necessarily fit the bill for a standard definition of art.
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Chreographer Chloe Arnold says arts education is helping save lives on a daily basis.
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Get Lit poet Jovana opens the door for all our stories.
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Get Lit poet Jayloni uses art to inspire hope in his community.
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Explore choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process.
From performing with an ensemble to working at the Smithsonian to mentoring Watts youth (including a young Nipsey Hussle), WTAC's advocate has done it all and keeps fighting for her adopted neighborhood.