Little Known Black History Facts

September marks 125 years since the passing of Pio Pico, a Black “Californio” – the term used to describe Hispanic natives of the Californias.  Pico was the last sitting governor of Mexican California before the region ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican-American War. Pio de Jesus Pico was born May 5, […]

Little Known Black History Facts

On this day in 1781, the “Los Pobladores” – a collective of 11 families – helped establish the town of Los Angeles. According to many reports, the pobladores were composed of Mexicans of African descent. The Spanish Empire controlled “Las Californias,” and the governor of the region of what would become California’ established secular settlements. […]

Black History Month, If You Missed It, Little Known Black History Facts, Originals

Located in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, The Wilfandel House was built in the 1940’s as a society club for affluent blacks. The house catered to Black who desired an upscale event center but weren’t allowed in the large white-only hotels or country clubs. Run by women who wore white gloves, pearls and […]