This community-inspired project will use the iconic Crenshaw Boulevard as a canvas and anchor for public art and streetscape design. Destination Crenshaw will be built for, by, and in honor of our community, and will celebrate the historical and contemporary contributions of Black L.A. and the Crenshaw community—the largest black community west of the Mississippi River.

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.