From left: Sterling K. Brown, Victoria Monét, Jay Pharoah and Lakeyah.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Adela Loconte/Shutterstock; Prince Williams/Wireimage
Kevin Mazur/Getty; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Adela Loconte/Shutterstock; Prince Williams/Wireimage
CultureCon L.A. is touching down in the City of Angels, and it’s bringing major talent — includingSterling K. Brown,Victoria Monétand Lakeyah, who will be making appearances at the famed conference.
Saturday Night LivealumJay Pharoahand Emmy-award winning journalist Francesca Amiker will be hosting the event. Pharoah, 35, will also be interviewing Dewayne Perkins and X Mayo, his costars from the upcoming filmThe Blackening,as well as the film’s director, Tim Story.
Other featured speakers for the event include Shawn Finnie, Donye Taylor, Courtney Lowery, Meredith O’Sullivan, Michelle Sneed, Ikenna Ezeh and Brande Victorian.
In support of local businesses, CultureCon partnered with Bricks & Wood, an apparel company founded in South Central L.A., to create the official CultureCon L.A. t-shirt.
“We’re so excited to partner with Bricks & Wood for the official CultureCon LA T-shirt,” said CultureCon’s art and editorial director Michael Oloyede in a statement. “CultureCon and Bricks & Wood share a commitment to uplifting the community and championing diverse creatives so this partnership is the definition of true alignment and collaboration.”
Additionally, CultureCon also tapped esteemed illustrator and creative director, Laci Jordan, to design a vibrant mural on the CultureCon campus.
Danielle Young speaks with Meagan Good, Kendrick Sampson, & Jamal Henderson.Courtesy of Chuck Marcus/CultureCon
Courtesy of Chuck Marcus/CultureCon
CultureCon has also partnered with several Black-owned restaurants who will be on site with food and beverages to make sure attendees are fed. VeganAF, NY Chopped Cheese, Earle’s On Crenshaw, On Pointtt, Lei’d Cookies and Amaze Balls will all have food available for purchase.
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CultureCon L.A. kicks off on June 17. More information can be foundhere.
source: people.com
