By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — Limited purchases of food containers combined with supply chain snags and rising costs of products have forced […]
Category: Business
Community celebrates 81st birthday of ‘mayor of Leimert’
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Business owners and long-time residents gathered Dec. 26 to celebrate the 81st birthday of Sika Dwimfo, whose […]
Gardena market sells merchandise produced by Blacks
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer GARDENA — When Dimitrios Jones was working as a community organizer in South Los Angeles several years ago, he realized […]
Black-owned businesses are showcased at downtown pop-up
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A group of local Black business owners were joined by a few Hollywood celebrities Dec. 11 for a […]
Local merchants offer unique items for Christmas gifts
By Victoria Moore Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — For Black entrepreneurs in Leimert Park Village and surrounding areas, offering affordable Christmas gifts is also about […]
City seeks redevelopment proposals for Marlton Square
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The city’s Economic and Workforce Development Department is seeking proposals for a community-serving development at Marlton Square, formerly called […]
West Hollywood Chamber honors Abbey owner
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — David Cooley, owner of the Abbey and the Chapel, was honored with the Legacy Award by the West Hollywood […]
Woman keeps cannabis green in Black community
New Crenshaw dispensary is first in L.A. owned by a Black woman By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Kika Keith has long wanted […]
‘This project is so unique’
Crenshaw mall’s new owners vow to honor Black culture, community By Janice Hayes Kyser and Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Aspiring Black entrepreneurs […]
Black Market Flea provides link to culture, commerce
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayah Hatcher was tired of the unwelcoming feelings she experienced in flea market spaces around Los Angeles […]