Actor Richardson Chery, taking the lead in a joyful African drum and dance circle.

Harpist Nailah Hunter performing in a music concert at Los Angeles' Union Station, hosted by Metro Arts and Leaving Records.

Brasil Brasil Cultural Center in Culver City is a hub a Brasilian culture hosting capoeira classes, rodas and other cultural events. Here, they are celebrating the life of Zumbi of Palmares who led a slave rebellion in Brazil.

A. Day is an alternative rock, mult-instrumentalist and producer from South Central Los Angeles. Here, he is getting ready for a gig in Highland Park.

Joyful African American woman, enjoying a mechanical bull ride in Leimert Park Village.

Stylish African American man, on the campus of FIDM (Fashion Institute) in Los Angeles.

Acclaimed dancer, Storyboard P and friends are enjoying a summer block party and exhibiting the joy and self-love that they feel.

Jason E.C. Wright, hosts the Burntsienna Book Club at Arcana Books in Culver City.

Family photo of Marjani Forté-Saunders + Everett Saunders and their son. They are artists who are radically experimenting at the intersections of art, philosophy, spirituality, and culture.

Fleece Kawasaki, a singer/songwriter performing in downtown Los Angeles.

SHINE Muwasi, an African drum and dance ensemble comprised of women from various communities in Los Angeles.

Anthony Jolly, co-owner of Hot and Cool Cafe in Leimert Park Village.

Stylish African American man in the Fashion District of Los Angeles.

Acclaimed cinematographer John Simmons, showing some of his photography at Aziz Gallerie in Leimert Park Village.

Brandon Williams, a multi-disciplinary artist, playing his trumpet in the Bunker Hill area of downtown Los Angeles.

African American youth, riding bikes through downtown Los Angeles and enjoying life as all youth should.

Master Senegalese dance teacher, Babacar Ndiaye, leading a dance session in Leimert Park Village.

Attorney Ben Crump, holding a press conference in Beverly Hills.

Mr. Todd, an African American cowboy, giving free horse rides in Los Angeles.

Sole Folks Creative lab is an arts incubator and co-work space in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles. Artist Yedidiah Butterfly is pictured, contemplating his art on a swing.

The owners of Neighborhood Skate Shop in Leimert Park Village, sitting for a portrait on the skate ramp outside of their store.

African American elder, standing in front of large portraits of Muhammad Ali and Representative John Lewis.