Compiled by Ken Simon, Shatford Library Hawthorne, Christopher. “Crenshaw Boulevard Comes to a Crossroads.” Los Angeles Times 15 Sept. 2012. <http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/boulevards/la-ca-crenshaw-boulevard-los-angeles-index,0,5415187.htmlstory>. This online-only Los Angeles Times article, and its accompanying video, focuses on Crenshaw Boulevard, in particular the portion of it known as the “Crenshaw District.” It includes a brief history of the neighborhood, a [...]

The exhibit “Becoming Los Angeles” opened at the Natural History Museum in July. The 14,000 square-foot exhibit looks at 500 years of local history by examining the city’s culture and ecology. The show is broken into six major sections: the pre-Spanish period, the Spanish Mission era, the Mexican Rancho era, the early years of the [...]

The documentary, “African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross,” is a six-part series premiering on PBS on October 22nd, October 29th, and November 5th. Historian and Harvard University scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. wrote and hosts the series, which will trace the evolution of African Americans through five centuries. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/.

“Latino Americans” is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos. “Latino Americans” premieres on PBS September 17th, September 24th, and October 1st from 8-10p.m. ET (check local listings). Watch Latino Americans Series Teaser on PBS. See more from Latino Americans.