OASC and Partners Black History Month Events
Bridge Photo Exhibition By Leroy Hamilton
"The Story of Us," featuring the stunning work of renowned photographer Leroy Hamilton.
LOCATION: Henry P. Rio Bridge Gallery at City Hall
200 N. Spring Street | Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Free to the Public
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: No RSVP Needed
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ORIGIN AWARDS COMMEMORATING THE LA SECURITY OFFICERS' MOVEMENT
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 6:00 to 9:00 PM
"Standing Together: The Power of Community and Labor"
Join us as we honor the extraordinary coalition of civil rights leaders, labor organizers, and security officers who transformed the landscape of workers' rights in Los Angeles. This historic gathering will celebrate the power of unity that brought dignity and justice to over 4,000 security officers and revitalized the partnership between organized labor and the Black community. Participants include Rev. KW Tulloss; Rev. William D. Smart; Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas; Anton Farmby, VP SEIU; Rev. William Monroe Campbell, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Chair African Studies Cal State Long Beach.
LOCATION: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
GETTING THERE: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, close to the cultural communities of Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and the Arts District. Just North of the U.S. Route 101 Freeway, the site is the historic birthplace of Los Angeles.
PARKING: There are four nearby parking lots.
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp
MORE INFO: elpueblo.lacity.org
100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 6:00 to 9:00 PM
100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class and fuel for Civil Rights
LOCATION: TBA
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp
More Info: www.bherc.org
2025 ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY BUS TOUR
SOLD OUT! Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
OASC also offers its exclusive Black Heritage Bus Tour of Los Angeles, a meticulously curated experience that stands apart from imitators. This tour delves deeper than surface-level landmarks, featuring expert guides with unparalleled knowledge of Los Angeles’ African American history, rare insights into hidden gems, and firsthand stories of local pioneers that you won’t find elsewhere. Participants gain access to historically significant sites, including those with limited public recognition, while enjoying a unique blend of storytelling, historical narratives, and cultural pride. As a longstanding city-wide tradition, the tour is more than an event—it’s an immersive journey that connects past and present. The tour follows the progress of the African American community in Los Angeles. It includes the Biddy Mason Wall, Sugar Hill, the Island, Central Avenue, Leimert Park and other locations throughout the city.
LOCATION: Consolidated Board of Realtists
3875 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP required)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp
Sponsored by Metro
CITY-WIDE WORSHIP SERVICE
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 (new date)* | 6:30 PM
Join us at our annual city-wide worship service. Experience an uplifting gathering featuring clergy from the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME), Church of God in Christ (COGIC), African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Christian Fellowship, Christ Liberation Ministries, Baptist, and other interfaith ministries. Together, let’s honor our shared heritage, faith, and culture in a spirit of unity and reflection.
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: TBA
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp
* Date changed due to impact of Eaton Canyon Fire on key partner’s residence.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest
Date: New Date Forthcoming
Students showcase their talent and passion for public speaking at the Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest. Participants are scored on content, presentation, and persuasion as they deliver compelling speeches that inspire and inform.
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Airport Police Community Center
9160 South Loyola Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90045
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP required)
PARKING: Lot and Street parking
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
RSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp
MORE INFO: Read the full executive summary on the 2024 theme “African Americans and Labor” online at www.asalh.org.
Councilmember Traci Park, 11th Council District