The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is proud to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the partnership of the Our Authors Study Club (OASC). Since its founding in 1945, OASC has been dedicated to uplifting Black culture and literature, promoting the works of Black authors, scholars, and artists, and fostering an environment of learning, inspiration, and cultural pride.
For eight decades, OASC has played a pivotal role in curating events that honor the contributions of African Americans to the cultural, social, and intellectual fabric of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles has a long-standing partnership with OASC, which annually hosts one of the city’s most significant Black History Month celebrations.
The milestone celebration will feature a series of special events, including art exhibitions, discussions with authors, conversations with cultural leaders, a worship service, bus tours
of historic sites, and an oratorical contest. In addition, the 2025 African American Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide, produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs, includes many free and low-cost events and activities for all ages.
On Friday, February 7, 2025, join us for the 2025 Black History Month opening ceremonies at Los Angeles City Hall. At 9:30 a.m., a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bridge Gallery opens the photo exhibition The Story of Us by Leroy Hamilton.
Then at 10:00 a.m., in the John Ferraro Council Chamber, room 340, the City Council honors African American Distinguished Leaders. Presentations will be made to:
2025 Living Legends Honorees:
George Weaver, Environmental Policy Innovator and Architect of Youth Hope;
Richard Brooks, Pioneering Artist, Emmy-Nominated Actor, Entrepreneur and
2025 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Cecily Myart-Cruz, President United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), Pioneering
Woman Education Leader and Labor Justice Champion;
Lynell George, Cultural Chronicler, Grammy Award-Winning Writer
At 11:30 a.m., the celebration moves to the West Forecourt in City Hall, for Celebrating Our Champions: The Community Gathers. This portion of the celebration offers limited seating. A FREE RSVP is highly recommended. RSVP here!
This event is FREE and open to the public.
For more information, call (213) 770-0399.