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Our Authors Study Club:
Celebrating 75 Years of Legacy

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Events

    75th Diamond AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE 2025 celebration

    Upcoming Events and Opportunities

    The Roads We’ve Traveled: Blacks in Labor - Book Launch Thursday, June 12th

    100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class

    100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class

    RSVP TODAY AND PLAN TO JOIN US!


    WHO

    Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC) in partnership with Mack Enterprises Brought to you in part by 

    SEIU-USWW, Dr. Ayesha K. Randall, and the Honorable Holly Mitchell, Supervisor, Second District


    WHAT

    Public launch celebration for the historic 5th Edition of "The Roads We've Traveled: Blacks In Labor" - a landmark collection preserving extraordinary stories of Black labor excellence from 1837 to present day. This groundbreaking book chronicles the untold contributions of African Americans across diverse industries, from skilled craftspeople and union organizers to entrepreneurs and community leaders who built America.

    Books available for purchase.  Funds benefit the OASC Scholarship Fund


    WHEN

    Thursday, June 12th
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM


    WHERE

    A.C. Bilbrew Library
    150 El Segundo Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90061

    The venue honors A.C. Harris Bilbrew (1891-1972), a pioneering musician featured in the collection who broke racial barriers as the first Black soloist on Los Angeles radio in 1923.


    Note: There is limited parking at the library.


    ADMISSION: FREE

    RSVP Requested

    Join us for this historic celebration as we honor the resilience, innovation, and dedication of Black workers who transformed America. Help us ensure these powerful stories continue to inspire future generations.


    Open to the public • Light refreshments • Books Available for purchase.  Proceeds benefit the OASC Scholarship Fund.


    MAIN SPONSORS: SEIU-USWW, Dr. Ayesha K. Randall and  the Honorable Holly Mitchell, Supervisor, Second District

    Click Here To RSVP

    100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class

    100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class

    100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class

    NEW DATE! Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 

    Reception: 1 PM

    2 to 4 PM Program/Film/Discussion


    Honoring Director Robert Townsend

    OASC Hall of Fame Transformative Torchbearer Award

    Join us with BHERC for the Juneteenth Jubilee. 100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class and fuel for Civil Rights


    LOCATION:  Los Angeles Public Library

    Mark Taper Auditorium

    630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 

    COST:  Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP suggested)

    INFO LINE:   213.770.0399 

    RSVP:  www.oascla.org/rsvp


    Sponsored By: The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center

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