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Tag: Destination Crenshaw
Pioneering architect Paul Williams honored with new mural
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — A colorful mural depicting legendary architect Paul Revere Williams, the first renowned African-American architect in Los Angeles, was […]
Program to bring $1.8 million to Crenshaw
Wave Staff and Wire Report CRENSHAW — A new designation for Crenshaw Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to 60th Street will provide as much as $1.8 […]
MIGHTY MOVES: Renovations get underway on iconic Crenshaw mural
Wave Staff Report CRENSHAW — Crenshaw Boulevard has long been considered one of the major thoroughfares in Black Los Angeles. And the mural, known as […]
$100 million South L.A. project set for fall launch
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Plans are underway for a festive public opening for Sankofa Park, a major feature of the […]
From felon to foreman, Charles Slay has rebuilt his life
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Charles Slay has come a long way. A one-time felon who served 27 years in prison, […]
Woman-owned company helps build Destination Crenshaw
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Jacqueline Pruitt, founder, and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, starts her day at 6 a.m., sitting at a desk in […]
WEST COAST HARLEM? New South L.A. projects seek to improve quality of Black life
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Leimert Park civic leader Gina Fields has never seen so many cranes, cones and construction workers […]
‘Tyler Perry-like’ studio coming to South L.A.
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A proposed creative campus in the Crenshaw Corridor would provide what is being called a […]
HITTING THE STREETS: South Los Angeles prepares for latest CicLAvia event
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The city’s popular car-free street event known as CicLAvia is coming to South L.A., giving residents […]