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It's Here! The Digital Version of "The Roads We've Traveled: Blacks In Labor"
The Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC) in partnership with Mack Enterprises proudly presents the 2025 Fifth Edition of this landmark collection—a powerful testament to Black excellence, resilience, and contribution throughout America's history.
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You're Invited to a Historic Celebration
The Roads We've Traveled: Blacks In Labor
5th Edition Book Release & Reception
Join us as we honor the extraordinary stories of resilience, innovation, and excellence that built America
From the skilled hands that laid bricks for the Kansas Capital Building to the visionary leaders organizing today's labor movements, "The Roads We've Traveled" preserves the untold legacy of Black workers whose contributions span from 1837 to present day.
Celebrate with Us
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
A.C. Bilbrew Library
150 E. El Segundo Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Program Highlights
✨ Book Release Ceremony - First look at the historic 5th edition
✨ Community Reception - Light refreshments and networking
✨ Author Meet & Greet - Connect with Arnetta Mack and contributors
✨ Book Signing - Take home your piece of history
✨ Stories Shared - Hear inspiring excerpts from featured families
Presented by Our Authors Study Club, Inc. in partnership with Mack Enterprises
Brought to you in part by: SEIU-USWW • Dr. Ayesha K. Randall • The Honorable Holly Mitchell, Supervisor, Second District
Why This Matters
This landmark collection preserves disappearing personal histories before they're lost forever, creating a more complete understanding of America's story. From entrepreneurs and union organizers to domestic workers and community leaders, these are the stories that illuminate the roads we've traveled together.
Help us ensure these powerful narratives continue to inspire future generations.
FREE ADMISSION RSVP Appreciated
Open to the public • Free admission • All are welcome
About the Venue
The A.C. Bilbrew Library honors A.C. Harris Bilbrew (1891-1972), a pioneering musician featured in our collection who broke racial barriers as the first Black soloist on Los Angeles radio in 1923—making this the perfect location to celebrate stories of trailblazing excellence.
"Don't let your family's journey fade into the shadows of history. Help us illuminate the roads we've traveled together."
100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters' Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class
DATE: Saturday, June 21st
TIME: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 630 W. 5th Street, LA 90071
COST: Free (RSVP Suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
MORE INFO: vassie@oascla.org
Dessert Reception 1:00 PM
Film Screening 2:00 PM
Discussion Immediately following Screening
Special Transformative Torchbearer Hall of Fame Award Presentation to Director Robert Townsend Following discussion.
Blueprint to Brilliance Members and Community Virtual Seminar
DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Online
COST: Free (RSVP Suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
DR. HELEN P. YOUNG P2P Co-Founder/Assistant Project Director, California Community Colleges"Honoring Tradition and Advancing Opportunities for Future Success"
Dr. Young has pioneered the Transfer Guarantee Pathway Agreement to HBCUs, creating vital bridges for student success. Her innovative approaches have opened doors for countless students who once saw college as an impossible dream.
WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG Founder and President, The Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment Award-winning Actor, Director, and Philanthropist (Oscar-nominated for "A Soldier's Story" and "District 9")
William Allen Young has dedicated his life to creating transformative, empowering opportunities for underserved youth to break generational cycles of poverty, becoming first-generation college graduates and rising leaders in their communities.
WHY YOU MUST ATTEND:
Members: Get caught up! Get involved! This is your chance to reconnect with fellow members and discover new ways to amplify our impact.
Community Members: It is time to reinvest our human resources back into our community and our youth. These two committed powerhouses have done the work. Learn firsthand what tools you can use to help our youth create an attainable future.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
· Empowering our youth to change the world
· Cultivating the next generation of leaders
· Promoting a 'Culture of Success' among marginalized youth
· Changing the narrative to change the game
· What really stops students of color from getting into and finishing college
· How grade schoolteachers can set up students of color for college success
· How community colleges help level the playing field and what they could do better
· Money-saving college options most families don't know about
· How tests, application processes, and money issues stack the deck against certain students
SPACES ARE FILLING QUICKLY! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from two of the most influential advocates for educational equity in our community. Register today to reserve your virtual seat.
Cancelled__Dr. Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest
DATE: May 3, 2025
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: Information Forthcoming
COST: Free
PARKING: Lot and Street Parking
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
Annual OASC Official Black History Bus Tour of Los Angeles
New Date! Saturday, April 5, 2025*
TIME: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Consolidated Board of Realtists
3875 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
COST: Free, RSVP required in advance
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
*Sponsored by Metro
ORIGIN AWARDS, A SALUTE TO LABOR: THE bLACK SECURITY gUARDS' CAMPAIGN
DATE: Thursday, February 20, 2025
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Free
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
NOW ONLINE Only - ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON “AFRICAN AMERICANS AND LABOR”
DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: ONLINE ONLY
COST: Free
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
ONLINE: Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HmPStEv6SLGNdGs7RofLmg
In Conversation with Courtney B. Vance
DATE: Saturday, February 8, 2025
TIME: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Los Angeles Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Free
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
Parking will be $1.00 with your Los Angeles Public Library card. Come early and sign up for your card if you do not already have one.
Celebrating Our Champions: The Community Gathers
DATE: Friday, February 7, 2025
TIME: 11:30 AM (or immediately following end of the city council session)
LOCATION: West Forecourt City Hall (location change as of 2/6, see note below)*
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Free to the Public (limited seating, RSVP suggested)
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
* Location Update: The event has moved from the West Forecourt (publicly accessible) to Tom Bradley Towers (private, enclosed) due to protests.
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