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Postcard commemorating the first International Air Meet in the United States.
Photo Friends, January 10, 2022

112 years ago a remarkable event took place on Dominguez Hill in what is now the City of Carson, Los Angeles County. A scant six years after the Wright Brothers’ historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, an International Air Meet brought throngs to witness feats of aeronautical daring-do.


Oscar Zeta  Acosta, Las Vegas 1971
Daniel Tures, October 13, 2021

One of the most colorful figures of the Chicano Movement of the late 60s and early 70s was Oscar Zeta Acosta, a.k.a. the Brown Buffalo. A radical, hard-living lawyer and activist, Acosta helped lead the East L.A.


Los Angeles Public Library - Central Library  West Entrance. Architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. Photo credit: Mark Sugiarto
Eileen King, July 03, 2021

A few words come to mind about my practice as an Art Librarian with roots in both academic and studio experiences—scribe, space, and light. I work in the Los Angeles Central Library.


Morris Kight Residence and Morris Kight ca 1999
Kelly Wallace, June 28, 2021

Los Angeles has over 1,200 Historic-Cultural Monuments, yet only a dozen have been designated because of their association with the LGBTQIA community.


black cat now and then
Kelly Wallace, June 21, 2021

Los Angeles has over 1,200 Historic-Cultural Monuments, yet only a dozen have been designated because of their association with the LGBTQIA community.


Colorize vintage photo of Los Angeles Central Library with words "Library is now open"
Vince Zalkind, June 16, 2021

Happy Pride! If you’re here you probably already know who RuPaul is, you’re familiar with the political work of Harvey Milk, you’ve even got a Keith Haring art print on your wall…but do you know your local LGBTQIA trivia? Don’t let San Francisco get all the credit! L.A.


Women gathered in a circle on a carpeted floor for a meeting at the Los Angeles Crenshaw Women's Center
Kelly Wallace, June 14, 2021

Los Angeles has over 1,200 Historic-Cultural Monuments, yet only a dozen have been designated because of their association with the LGBTQIA community.


Albert Van Luit Building, front entrance
Kelly Wallace, June 07, 2021

Los Angeles has over 1,200 Historic-Cultural Monuments, yet only a dozen have been designated because of their association with the LGBTQIA community.


Chinese paper cutting

The roots of Chinese paper cutting as an art form may date back to the time when paper was invented by Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. This art form became popular as paper became more affordable. Traditionally, the paper cuts have been used to decorate windows and doors.


Korean American family at river, ca 1900

Imagine waking up on a remote island one fine morning and deciding to travel to Asia. Which direction would you choose to go?


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