Tag: black owned
“Compared to the East Coast, Los Angeles doesn’t have much in the way of historical homes and buildings, with even the oldest standing residence in the city, Avila Adobe, erected in 1818. Often it’s Highland Park that’s revered for its Craftsman-style homes and architecture, but further south in the neighborhood of West Adams, you’ll find beautifully preserved
“The roar of airplanes flying in and out of nearby LAX airport act as the daily soundtrack for residents of Inglewood, a city that spans just over nine square miles and is located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. The city has undergone numerous transformations since 1781, when a group of settlers were
“Part of what makes LA’s food scene stand out is a plethora of diverse cuisines at diners’ finger tips. And while Black-owned restaurants are often assumed to serve Southern or soul food, a deeper investigation into the cuisine will reveal that it’s just as wide-ranging as the people who belong to this global diaspora.” Read more.
“A new take on dispensaries has arrived in South LA with the debut of Josephine & Billie’s. Founded by CEO Whitney Beatty and COO Ebony Andersen, the cannabis club is modeled after speakeasy-style “tea pads” that were popular among Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance and seeks to create a safe space for women of color
“The idea that eventually bloomed into Crowns & Hops Brewing Co was first planted more than six years ago, when co-founder Teo Hunter attended a major craft beer festival in Santa Barbara, California, and found himself the only Black attendee out of thousands and thousands of visitors.” Read more.
“In this series, we’ll be reimagining popular road trips with an emphasis on Black history and culture. First up is California’s Pacific Coast Highway, a scenic route that extends from San Diego to San Francisco and beyond.” To read on, click here.
“Did you know that Los Angeles has a Black-owned vegan and gluten-free ice cream shop sandwiched right in the heart of downtown? Neither did I, so you can imagine my dismay when I found out that Divine Dips is in danger of going out of business just before the summer heat wave hits.” To read on,