Black Los Angeles has always played a major role in shaping our city and influencing the world. Home to the largest black community west of the Mississippi River, we have produced and influenced some of the greatest musicians, athletes, faith leaders, entertainers, and artists the world has ever seen. It is also the center of some of the most effective multiracial community organizing and political activism in the nation.

Destination Crenshaw will be a community-inspired 1.1 mile long, outdoor museum that runs along Crenshaw Blvd at the new Crenshaw/LAX Line in Hyde Park. It will be the first project of its kind in LA, using an iconic street as a backdrop and anchor for public art and streetscape design. It will be built for, by, and in honor of our community, and will celebrate how significant Black LA and the Crenshaw community really is, from our rich history to cultural and political contributions. Not only will the new rail line bring Angelenos to the Crenshaw area, it will serve as the gateway to the City of Los Angeles for riders from across the globe. Transporting visitors from LAX, the first stop in Los Angeles will be on Crenshaw Blvd in the heart of Black LA, giving everyone the opportunity to visit, experience, celebrate, and learn about the neighborhood and community.

Imagine cruising down a bustling Crenshaw Boulevard, stopping to admire the community-driven public art enveloping both sides the street, all to the beat of music that represents the culture and people of South LA. That is my vision for Destination Crenshaw, an open-air museum that will engrave the heart and soul of South LA onto one of the most iconic streets in the world. Like Fairfax, Boyle Heights, Koreatown, Little Tokyo and others, our neighborhood should visibly tell the story of our people: our history, our present and our future. We’re building the museum hand-in-hand with community advocates, artists and youth, to create a vibrant public space that will proudly display the significant contributions of Black Los Angeles.