Source: The Signal
Date: 02/24/2026 7:31pm

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**Santa Clarita Artists Honor Local Black Trailblazers with Book and Art Exhibition**
Artists at the Santa Clarita Artists Association gathered to celebrate the release of “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” a new book by Gloria Locke featuring her original sketches honoring influential local Black figures. The project, nearly a decade in the making, highlights community leaders, athletes and entertainers, and aims to preserve and share Black history with local schools. The exhibition also showcased artwork by Locke’s daughters, making the event a family-centered tribute during Black History Month.

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