
Museum in Black
Breye rode his motorcycle to Los Angeles from Brooklyn NY in the 1950’s. He began Museum in Black in the 80s. In addition to the African artifacts that he has in the front of the space, he has a back room with a collection (not for sale) of various African American artifacts… artifacts from this country’s era of slavery and memorabilia that defines our country’s segregation period. “It’s a sad chapter of our history, but it’s important to remember,” says Breye. “Black people need to know who they are.” He leads regular tours (schools & others) through his Museum and gives talks at schools and community groups regarding African and African American artifacts.
Sadly, Brian Breye was forced to close down Museum in Black in July of 2005 due to rent increases.

Richard Fulton
Fifth St. Dick's Coffee Company

Kamau Daaood
Poet, community activist & co-founder of the World Stage

Horace Tapscott
World-class jazz pianist, composer, community artist, founder of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra

Billy Higgins
Jazz drummer & co-founder of the World Stage

Ben Caldwell
Kaos Network

Brian Breye
Museum in Black

Michael Datcher
Anansi Writer's Workshop at World Stage

Ramsess
Artist-in-Residence next door to World Stage

Inzingha Camara
West African dance teacher

Lady Walquer Vereen
Dance teacher & co-founder of Dance Collective

Dale Brockman Davis
The Brockman Gallery
