Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey

The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.

?1619 Project? creator Nikole Hannah-Jones hopes docuseries sparks discussion
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Praise for the project in all its forms has been fierce. But the blowback has also been intense. The project?s creator Nikole Hannah-Jones says she expected criticism, but didn?t predict how ugly it?s gotten.

In Depth: Black Aviation

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum at the Compton/Woodley Airport serves as both a display of Black aerial history, but also as a classroom for training in aeronautics and other STEM subjects

Black Americans question two-party system
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Every Wednesday evening, a group of community members and USC students gather to discuss social, political and racial justice issues.

The Pan-African Film & Arts Festival
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The Pan African Film and Arts Festival is happening at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Theater from now through Feb. 20. More than 150 films about the Black experience are featured. Forty countries and 19 languages are represented. The festival is the oldest annual Black culture Event still in existence in Los Angeles. For more information, visit paff.org.

Pío Pico: Last California Governor under Mexican rule

Pío Pico has one of the most recognized names in Los Angeles, but he is often overlooked in history books. FOX 11's Cristy Fajardo shares his story as the last Governor of California under Mexican rule.

Black History Month: Meet Pio Pico
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Pio Pico has one of the most recognized names in Los Angeles, but he is often overlooked in the history books.