RTN Crew’s proposed mural The Struggle Continues to replace the group’s 2001 Our Mighty Contribution with Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission approval secured by Destination Crenshaw LOS ANGELES, CA,
From the moment President Joe Biden was elected, Destination Crenshaw set its sights on a new racial equity program launched by The U.S. Department of
Destination Crenshaw has exciting news when it comes to funding for the project itself and our work to be an incubator for economic prosperity in the Crenshaw Community: we’ve secured millions more dollars that will be put to work building Destination Crenshaw and supporting our community.
Los Angeles – Destination Crenshaw, the largest public/private Black art program and reparative development project in the United States, has been awarded a $30 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits, an innovative federal program designed to direct private investment to underserved communities. Four financial firms supported Destination Crenshaw in the successful effort.
Ms. Cathie Nicholas is the owner and operator of The Nicholas Dance Studio located at 4273 Crenshaw Boulevard. An award-winning expert of the art of dance, she has performed at Carnegie Hall and taught Master Classes at Stanford and Duke Universities. Ms. Cathie also happens to be the granddaughter of Fayrad Nicholas of the iconic and legendary Black dance duo, the Nicholas Brothers.
Created during the pandemic last year, Sole Folks was intended to be a South LA specialty shop selling the latest exclusive kicks and streetwear. The venture, started by Akil West, Taz Arnold and Nika King, has become more than just a store, though. It’s now a creative hub for Black entrepreneurs.
Founded by Felicia “The Poetess” Morris, a 25-year radio veteran and new media enthusiast, in 2014, Morris Media Studios began with an idea to create an internet radio network. After finding space in South LA’s historic Leimert Park District, however, that idea evolved into something bigger – creating a space for creators with limited resources to host and produce their own content.
KAOS Network is a multimedia arts center located in Leimert Park that offers a way for the artistically talented and art enthusiasts of South Los Angeles to enjoy trans-media and multimedia art disciplines being offered in the community. KAOS Network creates a warm and open environment where everyone can participate and engage with the work being presented.
When we started developing Destination Crenshaw, we knew that success meant more than building parks, planting trees and installing new art in the community. While those things are important, to truly be successful, we knew we needed a long-term economic strategy to protect our existing community from displacement.
As president and COO of Destination Crenshaw, part of my job is to meet with the Crenshaw community. What I find in these conversations is that while people have heard about the public art we’ll be bringing to the community, they are less aware of our economic program for Black-owned businesses, called DC Thrive.
