Jasmine Simpkins

More than an art gallery, Context Projects is a community space and cultural destination dedicated to the amplification, preservation, and education of Black art in the heart of historic View Park-Windsor Hills. Founded by Khalil Kinsey, Chace Johnson, and Jason Brown, the collective is committed to authentic storytelling through art while supporting the next generation of contemporary artists. For Kinsey, the mission is deeply personal.

For 35 years, The Abbey has been at the center of West Hollywood’s nightlife scene, and the landmark venue recently celebrated the milestone in style. L.A. Unscripted hit the red carpet for the star-studded anniversary party honoring the iconic destination that began as a small coffee shop before evolving into one of the most recognizable bars and entertainment venues in the country.

The Southern California-based, 24-restaurant McDonald’s franchise group is owned and operated by Los Angeles native sisters Nicole Harper-Rawlins and Carrie Harper-Howie, who proudly continue the business legacy started by their mother, Patricia Williams — once one of the largest Black female McDonald’s franchise owners in the region with 13 locations of her own.