South L.A.’s first Black cultural district moves forward with $3 million in state funding – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

South L.A.’s first Black cultural district moves forward with $3 million in state funding – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

A new cultural district highlighting South Los Angeles’ Black heritage will receive $3 million in state funding for cultural markers and monuments, with details about the project’s progress set to be announced June 29. Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas will present updates on the Historic South LA Black Cultural District at the Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks at Leimert Park Plaza. The announcement, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., will include the …