January 13, 1847 Mexican Gen. Andrés Pico and American Lt. Col. John C. Frémont sign the Treaty of Cahuenga, ending fighting in California during the Mexican War. At the time, Pico’s older brother, Pio Pico was the governor of California under Mexican rule. The Picos were of African ancestry. For more information on black history, Read More…
BEVERLY HILLS — Like the man himself, the “Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time” exhibit displayed at the Beverly Center through the first week of February, is somber at times, bold in just about every way and spectacular and nuanced in its complexity to introduce or re-introduce people to the life and ways of Read More…
January 4, 1853 After having been kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regained his freedom. His memoir, “Twelve Years a Slave,” later became a national bestseller. For more information on black history, arts and culture, visit www.caamuseum.org.
