Buy Back the Block L.A.
The community group holds monthly meetings to teach real estate and financial literacy as a way to combat gentrification, and they abide by their slogan, “Don’t sell grandma’s house!”
January 2021
Mingles Tea Bar in Inglewood
The tea bar is a community hub that has healthy tea and amazing desserts.
Jordan’s Hot Dogs on Crenshaw
The Hyde Park restaurant is known for their chili and the Chiller Diller.
Tuskegee Airman Theodore G. “Ted” Lumpkin, Jr. passes away
The Los Angeles native was well loved in South L.A.
South LA Cafe’s weekly grocery giveaway
The cafe gives away 150 bags of groceries to families struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rasheeda Garner is bringing Black stories to the big screen
Garner has written movies for the OWN Network and Netflix, and now she is working as a producer on upcoming projects.
Faces of the Rams House
Rams team photographer Jeff Lewis, a View Park resident, photographs passionate Rams fans in their communities.
Swim, run, and cycle with Jordan Hunter
Hunter isn’t staying in one lane, and he’s bringing a lot of Black folks on his journey.
Community fridges are popping up to support people in need
People are encouraged to donate frozen foods, produce, nonperishables, canned goods, and beverages.
All That and Sum Greek Warehouse
The downtown warehouse sells Divine Nine, HBCU, and Masonic merchandise.
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