Leimert Park
"Degnan, a river, a new Nile on whose banks young poets sharpen their hearts." – Kamau Daaood

Leimert Park Village is the center of African-American culture in Los Angeles.  Walk its streets and you’ll experience the soul of this community through wonderful; food, music and people.  Throughout the year, you’ll find fun community events like The World Stage Jazz Festival, the annual Kwanza Festival, Fourth of July fireworks, and book signings at Eso Won Books, making this urban oasis a great destination for locals and tourists.

Mural Dedication in Leimert Park

Youth Artist Recognition and Mural Dedication Leimert Park Art Walk Sunday, November 25, 2012 Artists Roberto Del Hoyo and David Russell, also known as the Mobile Mural Lab, with their team of local youth artists at the unveiling of the new mural “Unite” during the Leimert Park Art Walk. Lead Artists: Mobile Mural Lab, Roberto [...]

RE-ENVISION SLAUSON AVENUE

Community Engagement and Story Gathering Workshop Monday, November 26th @ 6pm Junior Blind of America 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd, LA 90043   The Office of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is spearheading the Slauson Corridor Revitalization Project and has invited LA Commons to help make a new vision for the neighborhood a reality. Building on a weekend [...]