47 years ago, the flames of injustice engulfed the Kalakuta Republic — Fela Kuti’s self-declared independent commune and symbol of resistance against military oppression. On February 18, 1977, over a thousand Nigerian soldiers stormed the compound, burning it to the ground, beating residents, and throwing Fela’s mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti — a revered nationalist — from a window, an injury that led to her death months later. The invasion marked one of the darkest assaults on freedom of expres

Our Docs @ LA Plaza screening of "Zoot Suit Riots: Los Angeles Erupts in Violence" was completely sold out! The powerful American Experience documentary brought to life the history, injustice, and cultural resilience of the 1940s zoot suit era, followed by an engaging discussion with Dr. Denise Sandoval and George B. Sanchez from CSUN. Attendees also enjoyed a vibrant fashion show with pachucos and pachucas in full style, and explored A Great Day in East LA music exhibition on a special guided t