LACHS Virtual Program: Black Migrations to Los Angeles and the Development of the Popular Music and Dance Scene in the Early Twentieth Century
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12 noon
In her talk, Alison Rose Jefferson, will illuminate the African American migrations to Los Angeles and how this influenced the development of the popular music and dance scene in the early twentieth century. She will highlight the development of this scene in the Central Avenue community when it was the hub of African American life during the Jim Crow era and talk about how the new Angels Walk LA heritage trail will amply this history for the public.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. The webinar will also be recorded and published on our website and Facebook page.
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