Discover Black Heritage

As the national debate over Black history continues, one aspect of the legacy of race in America is undergoing something of a rebirth: Black cemeteries that were established in the era of segregation.

Cynthia Mitchell-Heard is the first woman in more than 90 years to lead Los Angeles Urban League, one of the most distinguished civil rights organizations in SoCal. Michael Brownlee reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 28, 2024.

The Inglewood 40+ Double Dutch club is a group of women over the age of 40, jump starting their journey of renewal, rediscovery and new relationships through the game of double dutch. Michael Brownlee reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 27, 2024. For more information visit the link https://www.40plusdoubledutchclub.org/contact-10

Two men who work at Aerojet Rocketdyne as an engineer and a technician are blazing trails for the Black community as they work on the rocket engine that will be used on the Artemis II flight test. Adrian Arambulo reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 23, 2024.

Martin Muoto says people thought he was crazy when reacting to his vision to transform Los Angeles. Muoto is the CEO of SoLa Impact, a development company working to build 3,000 affordable housing units in South LA. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 22, 2024. 

Greg Dulan, owner of Dulan’s on Crenshaw, reflects on the restaurant’s nearly 50-year history, recent renovations and his third nomination for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurateur. 

Dulan’s on Crenshaw owner Greg Dulan reflects on the restaurant’s nearly 50-year history, recent renovations and his third nomination for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restauranteur. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 21, 2024.

For most people, retirement is a time to slide into some hobbies, take a trip here and there, and maybe spend some quality time in the armchair. When Carolyn Doelling retired at age 70, she became a fashion model. 

If every corner in Los Angeles County has a story, then the tale of one property at Ocean Avenue and Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica has been buried underneath the Viceroy Hotel for decades.

How the city of Santa Monica came to own a property on Ocean Avenue is being revisited as descendants of the previous owner, Silas White, calls on the city to return that land to the family. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 18, 2024.

CEO of Pantheon Business Consulting Stan Washington is leading a team of developers to create the Stocker Street Creative, a new studio in South Los Angeles that will tap into the creative talent in the area. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 15, 2024. 

A Los Angeles puppet maker has been embracing Black beauty and changing narratives about physical features through his craft for six decades. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 14, 2024.

Dr. Chris Downing hopes to leave a legacy behind after serving as the first and only black superintendent at Anaheim Elementary School District, one of the largest school districts in the state. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 13, 2024. 

What to know about the Pan African Film & Arts Festival. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2024. 

A nonprofit organization that started in Oakland with a mission to mentor Black young men and transform their life through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics now has spread across the country.

AMC Theaters is celebrating Black History Month with $5 tickets to movies that highlight the Black experience.

Here’s where California is at in the fight for Black reparations

A look at several events around Los Angeles County to celebrate Black History Month.

“Sweet Alice” Harris, 90, has been serving the Watts community for 45 years alongside her Parents of Watts organization and shows no signs of stopping. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 2, 2024.