Taste of Soul LA

Taste of Soul LA

Where:
Along historic Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles, California
Between Stocker Ave. and Obama Blvd ; King Blvd. between McClung and Marlton

When:
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Attendance:
FREE to all

Taste of Soul was founded 17 years ago by Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. CEO & Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, a 90-year old Black Newspaper. Taste of Soul is produced by the Los Angeles Sentinel and has become the most attended and most popular Family Festival in all of Southern California over 17 years. Annually, more than 350,000 people attended the Taste of Soul Family Festival from California & Beyond. Taste of Soul is a “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE” – an economic engine for the local community. Taste of Soul & the Los Angeles Sentinel promotes and supports the revitalization of South Los Angeles by showcasing the best that our community has to offer.

Community Outreach

  • Health Testing Resources
  • Education
  • Job Recruitment
  • Community Outreach
  • Training Opportunities
  • Audience Survey Opportunities
  • Networking Voter Registration
  • Black Owned Businesses & Products Featured
  • Entertainment for all age groups

Entertainment

  • Bakewell Media’s Sounds for the Soul Stage
  • R&B (102.3 KJLH)
  • Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage
  • Beer Garden operated by Mothers in Action
  • Children’s World

Celebrity Guests

  • Tiffany Haddish (2023 Celebrity Co-Chair)
  • Queen Latifah (Former Celebrity Co-Chair)
  • Cedric The Entertainer (Former Celebrity Co-Chair)

For more information, please visit Taste of Soul LA

This information is being provided as a courtesy to the community and is not an endorsement by the West Adams Neighborhood Council.

A Community Discussion: The New West Adams/Crenshaw

A Community Discussion: The New West Adams/Crenshaw

Is our neighborhood being targeted for redevelopment to benefit the existing community or others/outsiders?

We will look at the history of Urban Renewal, Redlining and Gentrification currently taking place in our community.

When:
Monday, June 5, 2023
7:00 PM

Where:
Dorsey High School Auditorium
3537 Fermdale Ave, 90016

Meet City Services Reps + USPS Job Fair

Meet City Services Reps + USPS Job Fair

Guide to City Services

Are you satisfied with services the City of LA provides? How many times have you called regarding the same thing and the problem was not resolved? Get your answers! Voice your concerns! Do you still have potholes that have not been filled? Attend this event! Additionally, are you interested in working for the USPS? Get on-site assistance while applying in-person!

Service department representatives Includes:

  • Department of Building & Safety
  • Los Angeles City Tourism Department
  • Cultural Affairs Department
  • Department of Disability
  • Fire Department
  • Los Angeles Housing Department
  • Police Department
  • Port of Los Angeles 

& many more..

When:
Saturday, June 3, 2023
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Location:
Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016

May Live Webinar: LA Renter Protections

May Live Webinar: LA Renter Protections

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MAY LIVE WEBINARS for Tenants

You’re Invited to Learn About LA Renter Protections

Come join the Los Angeles Housing Department at one of our weekly webinars as we provide an overview of the City’s new renter protections. The webinar will provide information on the expansion of “Just Cause” eviction protections to all rental units in the City of Los Angeles, including units not subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).

The one-hour webinars include a Q&A session.  The webinars will be presented by LAHD’s Rent Stabilization Staff.  The session will be held via Zoom.

Learn more about renter protections by visiting our webpage to view a recorded webinar and read a summary of the rules on eviction, rental arrears, and rent increases.

MAY 2023 WEBINARS
WEDNESDAY at 3:00 PM

Wednesday, May 10th – Spanish

Click below to sign up to attend a virtual session or, call 213-928-9075

2023 West Adams Neighborhood Council Election Results

2023 West Adams Neighborhood Council Election Results

Unofficial results:

At-Large Representative

(Vote For 4) No Votes: 4 | Overvotes: 1

CANDIDATE (• Elected) VOTES CAST

  • QUINTUS JETT 52
  • MARCIA JONES 34
  • TAURA TAYLOR DOUCET 25
  • JACE DAWSON 24
    LIESE GARDNER 15
    SHAI DEMUS 14
    BRANDON ADAN MOLINA 13
    HAROLD PICHOL 7
    PATRICK AMADEUS SALA 4
    CYPRIAN FRANCIS 2

Business Representative

(Vote For 1) No Votes: 11 | Overvotes: 0

CANDIDATE (• Elected) VOTES CAST

  • BRANDY A. ROBINSON 36
    BLAKE LYNCH 22

Homeowner Representative

(Vote For 1) No Votes: 6 | Overvotes: 0


CANDIDATE (• Elected) VOTES CAST

  • TORA MILLER 27
    LYNDON B. MARSHALL 15
    KELESTER JACKSON 13
    BEN WINTER 8
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The Collective: Body & Soul

Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council Presents: The Collective: Body & Soul

Enjoy participating in ECWA 2nd Annual Wellness Event that includes:

  • iPad Giveaway
  • DJ Music, Yoga, Line Dancing
  • Kids Corner
  • Special Guests

SAVE THE DATE!  Tuesday, May 13, 2023

Location: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall  |  3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008

For more information: www.ecwandc.org

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