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~ Scottie

IN THE NEWS

Skid Row Could see a $2B Makeover!

A $2 billion redevelopment, called Fourth & Central, has been approved for Los Angeles’ Skid Row, transforming a cold storage site into a 7.6-acre mixed-use complex.

The project will include 1,589 rental apartments (249 affordable), office space, retail, and two acres of public open space. While praised for addressing housing needs, critics worry it could drive gentrification and displace longtime residents ⁠

Solange Knowles To Teach A Class At USC

Solange Knowles has been appointed the first-ever scholar-in-residence at USC’s Thornton School of Music. ⁠
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She will design and teach a new course starting in Fall 2027, focused on music and cultural curatorial practices. ⁠
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As part of her residency, she’ll also collaborate with faculty and her own creative platform, Saint Heron, to develop long-term programming

SCOTTIE GOES DEEP ON THE BIRTH OF SBRBN

DO YOU KNOW LA?

TAKE A MOMENT TO ANSWER OUR WEEKLY QUIZ QUESTION-TEST YOUR SKILLS!(ANSWER AT THE END OF TODAY’S NEWSLETTER)

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What is the official mascot of the University of Southern California?

A. Tommy Trojan

B. Bruin Bear

C. Traveler

D. George Tirebiter

INTO THE WEEKEND

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LIVE MUSIC 🎼

Saturday 10/18

  1. Fly Me to the Moon: A Tribute to Quincy Jones ft. Pacific Jazz Orchestra at The Soraya Theater in Northridge

  2. Black Art Distrikt Jazz at Townhouse in Venice

Sunday 10/19

  1. Fireboy DML LIVE at The Vermont in Hollywood

  2. Skrilla at El Rey Theatre in Mid-Wilshire

  3. Lil Tecca at The Novo in DTLA

PARTIES 🎊

Friday 10/17

  1. Lay Events: Afrobeats Night at Skybar Mondrian Hotel in WeHo

  2. For Gays By Gayz: Dead Sexy at Somewhere Special in DTLA

  3. The Final Peaches & Cream R&B & Hip-Hop Throwback Party at Catch One in Mid-City

  4. Dell’s Dirty Thirty Birthday Party at Revel Lounge in Hollywood

  5. Girls Love R&B VOL.5 at Melrose House in East Hollywood

  6. Daybreak R&B Party at Apt 503 in K-Town

  7. Fridays on Sunset at The Edition in WeHo

Saturday 10/18

  1. Soul Food: The All R&B Vibez Festival at Grand Park in DTLA

  2. Girl Code: A Halloween Costume Party at High Tide in Downtown Arts District

  3. Afrobeats Takeover at Dragonfly in Hollywood

  4. Hands On Your Hips After Party (location on RSVP)

Sunday 10/19

  1. Enjoyment Worldwide: Afrobeats Day Party at Sofitel in Beverly Hills

  2. Every Batty: Bubble A Queer Caribbean Party in Silverlake

  3. LA Brunch Club + Day Party at Eugene’s Restaurant in Mid-Wilshire

COMMUNITY 🫂

Saturday 10/18

  1. The National Black MBA Association-Los Angeles Chapter: Train Like An Athlete Part III at Strong House Fitness in Hollywood

  2. Bosses That Brunch: Matcha & Mats (location on RSVP)

  3. LA Girls Link Up x The Prayer Hike Club: Hiking By Faith at Griffith Park

    Flo Tats 3rd Anniversary Raffle + Flash Sale in Leimert Park

  4. Zen Folk: Yoga Movement Through Fear at Reach LA in DTLA

  5. The Climb x Her Social Chapter: Field Day Yoga + Sound Bath at Mar Vista Park in Westdale

  6. Paint Jam at BLACKL!NE Coffee in Harvard Heights

  7. Black Surfers Collective: 1st Annual High Tide Gala at Dockweiler Youth Center in Playa Del Rey

  8. Entreprenewal Wellness Workshop at CMS Wellness in Compton

Sunday 10/19

  1. Healthy + Well: Fall Into Ease Candlelight Yoga and Wellness Retreat at Body Art Noire in Inglewood

  2. Sounds from Afar: Sunday Brunch Club ft. Tex-Mex Cuisine at Flavors from Afar in East Hollywood

  3. Citizens of Culture: The End Of Dating Mixer at Good Arthur in Chinatown

DO YOU KNOW LA: QUIZ ANSWER

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ANSWER: C) Traveler

Traveler, a white horse, has been USC's official mascot since 1961, symbolizing the university's Trojan heritage. It appears at home football games, ridden by a student in Trojan armor.

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