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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
"The Roads We've Traveled" Submissions for an important publication to capture the essence of Black
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.
Your Family's Legacy Awaits This important publication captures the essence of Black labor history through personal family narratives including:
- The skilled craftspeople who built our cities
- The domestic workers who sustained households
- The union organizers who fought for justice
- The entrepreneurs who created opportunity
- The everyday workers whose dedication transformed America
Submission Deadline Extended: May 15, 2025
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: Submit Online
COST: Free
SPONSORSHIPS: start as low as: 25.00
INFO LINE: 213.770.0399
How to Participate (Completely Free):
- Select ONE historical photograph of a family member connected to labor
- Craft their story in 75 impactful words
- Submit through the streamlined portal by MAY 15TH: bit.ly/SubmissionOASCLaborBook
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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