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Movement to co-name Crenshaw Blvd. “Malcolm X Blvd.”
There have been movements for decades to add Malcolm X’s name to a street in Los Angeles’ Black community. FA-MLI, Inc.’s plan is to add Malcolm X’s name to Crenshaw Boulevard.
Many issues stemming from the 1992 Uprising still exist today
Community Build partnered with the Los Angeles Public Library for a screening of “The Fire This Time,” which highlighted the issues that led to the 1992 Uprising.
Crenshaw/LAX line is at “substantial completion;” opens at the end of the summer
Inglewood’s people mover will reinvigorate business and alleviate traffic
An elevated, automated people mover will connect to Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX line in downtown Inglewood and travel to the Forum, SoFi Stadium, and the Clippers’ arena when it is complete.
Born in South L.A.
South Los Angeles resident Randal Henry has published a book that showcases remarkable African Americans who were born, raised, or lived in South L.A.
Dad’s Back Academy helps formerly incarcerated become reacclimated into family life
Participants of the program are less likely to return to prison because they are better equipped to manage relationships upon their return home. The program, in partnership with Community Build, helps them with job training and job placement.
Black-owned Gorilla Rx cannabis dispensary opens on Crenshaw Boulevard
Kika Keith fought hard to bring a Black-owned cannabis dispensary to her community, which will better serve the area than a dispensary that is owned by somebody from outside of the community. She’s also erasing the stigmas associated with cannabis use.
South Los Angeles gets two new swimming pools
New pools open at Van Ness Recreation Center on Slauson Avenue and Van Ness Avenue, and at Algin Sutton Recreation Center on Hoover Street just south of Manchester Boulevard.
Leimert Park Plaza opens to the public
The opening of the plaza gives the community more green space to host health and wellness activities.
Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Talk 1580 is Los Angeles’ first Black-owned talk radio station
Smiley is back on the air as he’s brought an amazing lineup which includes Dominique DiPrima, DL Hugley, and Melina Abdullah to speak about Black political and social issues.