Testimony Mag: Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Magic

NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles was filled with celebration, culture and community. Among the many moments that made the city feel alive, the Legends of Basketball , in partnership with Los Angeles City Council member Heather Hutt , hosted a series of community-centered events that honored legacy in a way only the greats can. But it was the West Adams block party, headlined by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick , that embodied the spirit of the community. Choosing West Adams, a historic Black neighborhood with deep cultural roots, spoke volumes. For decades, the area has been home to Black families, entrepreneurs and creatives who built community despite housing restrictions that once limited where Black Angelenos could live. Today, the neighborhood is experiencing a visible renaissance, with a resurgence of Black ownership and cultural reinvestment reshaping the corridor. Hosting the block party there felt like alignment. Legacy meeting resurgence. History meeting right now. Hip-hop le...