Food Vendors · Catering
A GOURMET QUICKIE
Food trucks, food carts, catering, branding and consulting — melts, sausages, dogs, fries
1428 Essex Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
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Community Organizations · Nonprofits
AARP
Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people 50+ — information, advocacy and community resources for Californians. Southern California state office in Pasadena.
200 S. Los Robles Ave, Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91101
Authors · Education
AFRICAN DIASPORA BOOKS
Children's books celebrating African Diaspora cultures, identities, and stories — promoting inclusive, culturally responsive literacy for children and families. Founded by Dr. Amina Humphrey, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry
AIHTNYCITY COLLECTION
African print clothing, dresses, kimonos and unisex pieces, plus authentic Akoso glass beads, waist beads, cowrie jewelry and raw organic shea butter for body and hair.
Community Organizations · Education
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
Progressive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, education, nonprofit management and creative writing — enrollment and admissions information.
5150 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Beauty
ARIELLE'S BEAUTY SUPPLY
American beauty supply store with a wide range of natural hair and skin care — shampoos, conditioners, hair butters, scalp treatments, and body butters made with ingredients like hibiscus, rosemary, shea butter, and Ayurvedic oils.
Jewelry
ASANTI BY KOI
Black-owned intentional jewelry: affirmation and symbol necklaces, Angel Number and custom name pieces, Africa Motherland necklaces and ID bracelets. 18K gold PVD stainless steel, hypoallergenic, water resistant and tarnish free.
Food Vendors · Catering
BAILEY RAE EVENTS
Concierge catering and event planning serving Southern Louisiana Creole/Cajun cuisine: shrimp étouffée, fried catfish and more. Weddings and events, food from $35 per person, bar service available.
Food Vendors
BANJOS DEEP FRIED
Fair-food favorite serving deep-fried Oreos, deep-fried Snickers and ice-cold horchata at festivals and events across Southern California. Follow @banjosdeepfried on Instagram for their latest event schedule and menu.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
BEIGNET SPOT
Family-owned by the Alce family since 2009, Beignet Spot serves fresh-made powdered beignets with artisan fruit compotes, signature milkshakes, and chicory coffee. Flagship store at 4019 Market St, Riverside, CA, with a growing Beignet Spot Express franchise.
4019 Market St, Riverside, CA 92501
Community Organizations · Education
BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE
The only uniquely and unapologetically Black HIV think-and-do tank in America — founded 1999. Free HIV testing, prevention education, PrEP navigation and community support. Los Angeles clinic on Crenshaw Blvd.
4249 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Food Vendors
BLASIAN EATS
Black-Asian fusion food vendor based in Santa Ana, known for seafood boils and hot honey shrimp at festivals and events across Southern California. Follow @blasianeats on Instagram for their latest event schedule and menu.
513 Nottingham Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Fashion
BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN STREETWEAR
Urban-inspired Christian streetwear founded in Menifee, CA by Alyssa De Pasquale. Bold faith statements on heavyweight hoodies, tees, and caps designed to empower believers to wear their faith proudly.
Menifee, CA 92584
Fashion
BOURGEOIS BOUTIQUE
Boutique clothing, purses and hats from Leimert Park — a Los Angeles registered small business founded by Ashley Briggs in 2021. Follow Shop Bourgeois Boutique on Facebook for new arrivals and event appearances.
4395 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Beauty
BUSHEA BUTTA
Luxury natural skin care founded by Evelyn Herring: 100% whipped white shea butter in 13 women's and 5 men's fragrances, plus organic salt body scrubs and a fragrance-free line for sensitive skin. Based in San Lorenzo, CA.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Food Vendors
CAKES BY CHANTE
Mobile bakery famous for the best Red Velvet cake in town — moist cakes and desserts from scratch, baked onsite in their truck. Lemon Raspberry, Caramel Banana, Funfetti and more.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
THE CHILDREN'S COLLECTIVE
South LA nonprofit since 1972 — free to low-cost child care, youth development and family support across 13 locations, serving about 5,000 children and families a year.
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Community Organizations · Professional Services
CHILDREN'S DENTAL FUNZONE
Pediatric dental and orthodontic care with 20+ years of experience — free consultations, walk-ins welcome, most insurance accepted. Crenshaw office plus locations across Southern California.
3736 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
CHRYSALIS
Nonprofit changing lives through jobs since 1984 — free job-readiness program, resume help, practice interviews and paid transitional employment for people facing barriers to work.
522 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Food Vendors · Catering
COLLEGE BOY CHEESESTEAKS
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks in Hollywood — founded by Philadelphia natives who moved to LA in 2016 and couldn't find the real thing. Pickup, DoorDash and Uber Eats delivery, plus food truck catering.
7107 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Food Vendors
COMFORTWINGZ
Chicken wing truck serving LA County — "Everyone deserves a little bit of comfort." Original, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper and Hot Honey Chipotle wings with gourmet Comfy Fries and vegan options. Owned by Tosha Joseph.
Long Beach, CA
Food Vendors · Catering
CREOLE CAVIAR
Upscale Creole food truck and catering led by Chef Aerial — shrimp étouffée, fried catfish and Louisiana soul food, based in Antioch and serving the Bay Area and beyond.
Antioch, CA
Community Organizations · Education
CSUDH
California State University, Dominguez Hills — public university founded in 1960, ranked second in the nation for economic mobility. Admissions, transfer and financial aid information.
1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747
Beauty
CURLDAZE HAIRCARE
Curl care line created by hair influencer Robyn Atwater after her own hair loss — GroDAZE Hold It Creme for thinning edges, curl stylers and shine gels with kukui and castor oil.
Beauty
DA MOSS LADY
Authentic Irish and purple sea moss from Jamaica — flavored sea moss gels, serums and scrubs by Gwen Moseley, serving the Los Angeles community.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — nearly a century of public service in greater Los Angeles, including voter registration and civic engagement.
P.O. Box 83905, Los Angeles, CA 90083
Authors
DISTRICT NO. GG CANDLE COMPANY
Hand-poured candles — "Find your perfect glow." Shop scented candles online.
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
DIVAS IN POWER
Nonprofit founded in 2016 by Patrice Ables Vance — supporting underserved families, people with special needs and domestic violence survivors. Sells T-shirts and tank tops to fund its work.
Community Organizations · Education
DJED INSTITUTE OF LEARNING
Culturally responsive evaluations, behavioral consultation and trained support staff helping South LA schools serve students with autism, behavioral needs and learning differences.
1330 W 49th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Fashion
DLOVE CLOTHING & MORE
Bold women's apparel made with love — custom phrase and graphic tees, waist beads, wedding and breast cancer awareness collections, and sweatshirts.
Community Organizations · Home Services
DREAMABUILD
Dream a Build is a Southern California construction contractor referral company with 30 years in the industry, connecting homeowners with rigorously vetted contractors for kitchen and bath remodels, roofing, solar, room additions, and more.
1519 E Chapman Ave Unit 173, Fullerton, CA 92831
Community Organizations
EDD
California Employment Development Department — unemployment, disability and paid family leave benefits, plus job search and training resources.
Food Vendors
ELAINE'S BREAD PUDDING
Family bakery founded in Los Angeles in 2018 — bread pudding in 30 flavors, banana pudding and peach cobbler. Curbside pickup Tue–Fri and at the Nothing But Black Flea Market.
1709 W 110th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Jewelry · Creators
EMBELLISH ACCESSORIES
Handmade bracelets, necklaces and anklets made with beads from Ghana, plus bags and rings.
Food Vendors
FAMOUS PUDN
Family-owned gourmet kettle-cooked pudding since 1999 — original banana PUDN, chocolate, Oreo toffee and a flavor of the month. Started in Murrieta, now at events nationwide.
Community Organizations
FIRST AME CHURCH
First African Methodist Episcopal Church — founded in 1872 by Biddy Mason, the oldest African American church in Los Angeles. Worship, ministries and community outreach.
2270 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Food Vendors
FRESH BLENZ
Verca Mae's Fresh Blenz — handcrafted craft juice born from Mom's secret recipe. Black-owned, founded by Verca Mae, an oncology nurse of 30+ years who first made her juice to brighten her patients' days. Every bottle, gallon and concentrate is served within 48 hours of packaging. Based in Phoenix, Arizona.
3324 E Ray Rd Unit 54, Higley, AZ 85236
Jewelry
THE GHANA CONNECTION
Clothing and jewelry from Ghana's markets — started in 2021 after the founder's trip to Ghana, sharing the colors, fabrics and craftsmanship of Ghanaian artisans.
Torrance, CA
Community Organizations
GREATER LA REALTORS
Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® association offering homebuyer resources, public classes and events, local market statistics and homeownership guidance.
6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
Food Vendors
HAPPY ICE
Black-owned premium Philadelphia-style water ice founded by Lemeir Mitchell. Vegan, dairy-free and nut-free, served from trucks across LA and shops on Melrose and in Northridge.
7324 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Food Vendors
HAROLD & BELLES
Authentic New Orleans Creole cuisine in LA since 1969 — filé gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya, po'boys, étouffée and charbroiled oysters.
2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
HIGHBORN & PROUES
Black-owned luxury mobile coffee and beverage cart with 20+ years in coffee — signature lattes like The Highborn (brown butter banana and peanut butter) and The Tiffany, matcha, chai and made-from-scratch syrups. Regular spots in Westwood, Crenshaw Square and Culver City; event packages from $500.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Education
HOOP LOS ANGELES
Mobile arcade basketball trailer with four games, serving birthday parties, school, church and corporate events across Los Angeles.
Chino, CA
Food Vendors
HOT GREASE
Black-owned Southern fish fry pop-up founded by Asha Starks — fried snapper, fish nuggets, fries and peach cobbler. Every plate supports their Reproductive Justice Mutual Aid Fund.
Smorgasburg LA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
I CHOOSE LIFE
Inglewood-based nonprofit foundation improving the health and well-being of the African American community — addressing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, lupus, obesity, cancers and STIs through education, testing and community health events.
309 N Hillcrest Blvd, Ste 274, Inglewood, CA 90301
Community Organizations · Professional Services
ICANGOTOCOLLEGE.COM
California Community Colleges' free college-access program: free Cash for College financial aid workshops, dual enrollment, Black Student Success resources and food and housing support.
Community Organizations · Education
ICEF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Inner City Education Foundation runs seven free public charter schools (TK–12) serving 2,500+ students in Los Angeles, with a focus on Black and Latino student achievement.
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Community Organizations
INGLEWOOD PARK CEMETERY
Historic Inglewood cemetery offering funeral, cremation and memorial planning, with gardens, mausoleums and customizable tribute services.
720 E. Florence Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
INSIDE EDGE CONSULTING GROUP
Since 2004, Inside Edge Consulting Group has connected underserved communities with medical innovators — expanding clinical trial participation, community health programs, and access to new treatments.
Community Organizations · Education
ISANA NASCENT ACADEMY
Free public charter school on Jefferson Blvd where scholars come to shine — academics, arts, social-emotional learning, and after-school programs.
3417 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Food Vendors
ISLAND 2 TABLE PATTY HUT
Black-owned Caribbean kitchen downtown — Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, oxtails, coco bread, and rainbow cake. One of LA's most popular Caribbean takeout spots.
724 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Jewelry · Education
IVRIY AMERICAN
Faith- and heritage-rooted apparel and family resources — statement t-shirts, hoodies, homeschool curriculum, and cultural learning tools.
Community Organizations
JAYNE KENNEDY (NDY ENTERPRISE)
Trailblazing actress, sportscaster, and author Jayne Kennedy — home of her memoir "Plain Jayne" and official merchandise from Not Done Yet Enterprise.
1223 Wilshire Blvd #141, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Community Organizations · Education
JENESSE CENTER, INC.
Founded in 1980, Jenesse Center is a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization — shelter, legal help, education, and a 24/7 confidential hotline for survivors and families.
P.O. Box 8476, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Food Vendors
JUJU'S DIRTY SODAS AND LEMONADES
Los Angeles event vendor serving dirty sodas and dirty lemonades — sodas swirled with cream and flavored syrups — at festivals across LA and Orange County.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
JUST SQUEEZED
Fresh-squeezed lemonade concession founded in 1998 by Joshua Lange in Santa Fe — a 25-foot juice stand crew that travels coast to coast serving real lemon lemonade with pure cane sugar syrup at the country's biggest festivals.
Santa Fe, NM (travels coast to coast)
Community Organizations
KALEO MARKETING
Los Angeles-based marketing firm for the vacation ownership industry, connecting with festival and event audiences across the Southwest.
Food Vendors
THE KOBBLER KING
Since 1994, Brian McMillan's fruit kobblers, sweet potato pie, banana pudding and frozen gourmet waffles — found in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores.
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
LA LGBT CENTER
The world's largest LGBTQ+ service organization since 1969, offering free and low-cost health care, housing, legal help, and youth and senior programs across Los Angeles.
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
THE LA LOCAL
Nonprofit community newsroom covering Los Angeles neighborhoods with free, independent local journalism built on listening to residents.
Community Organizations
LA NAACP
Founded in 1914, the Los Angeles branch of the NAACP fights for civil rights, voting access, and racial justice through membership, advocacy, and community programs.
Community Organizations · Education
LA SCHOOL POLICE
The nation's largest independent school police department, serving LAUSD students and campuses with safety programs, youth services, and community outreach.
Food Vendors · Education
LEMONADE STANDS R US
Family-run lemonade pop-up serving over 100 handcrafted flavors at schools, festivals, and events across the Long Beach and Los Angeles area.
Food Vendors
LOBSTERDAMUS INC.
Mesquite-grilled whole Maine lobster, lobster truffle fries, garlic noodles and lobster mac & cheese, served every Sunday at Smorgasburg LA.
Smorgasburg LA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Community Organizations · Professional Services
LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY HYDEE FELDSTEIN SOTO
Office of Hydee Feldstein Soto, the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney and first woman in the role, leading 1,000+ legal professionals who advise the city and prosecute misdemeanors.
Community Organizations
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles County Fire Department, providing fire, paramedic, lifeguard and wildfire-prevention services and recruiting for fire service careers.
Community Organizations
LOS ANGELES COUNTY STENTORIANS
Association of African American firefighters at LA County Fire, founded in 1954 — recruitment, mentoring, scholarships and community toy drives.
Food Vendors
LULU'S LEMONADE
Southern California lemonade pop-up serving fresh flavored lemonades at LA festivals, including the LA Afrobeats Block Party.
Authors
MALIK BOOKS
Black-owned independent bookstore specializing in African American books, calendars and cultural gifts, with shops at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw and Westfield Culver City.
Food Vendors
MANE STREET SEASONING
Memphis-inspired spice blends and rubs from LA-based chef Moreno McCalpin, rooted in his great-grandmother's Southern cooking.
Food Vendors · Catering
MANIFORA
Southern California dessert caterer making artistic, snow-like shaved ice treats for weddings, corporate events, farmers markets and festivals.
Food Vendors
MANO PO FILIPINO KITCHEN
Family-run Filipino kitchen grilling chicken inasal, Manila BBQ chicken, longganisa lumpia and garlic shrimp over mesquite, every Sunday at Smorgasburg LA.
615 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Food Vendors
MARATHON BURGER
Melrose Avenue burger shop serving OG and smash burgers, vegan burgers, hot wings, tiger shrimp baskets and shakes.
5817 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
MLK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
South LA's award-winning nonprofit hospital offering 24/7 emergency, maternity and intensive care, open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.
Food Vendors
MOLLY KITCHEN
Street-food vendor known for giant grilled seafood skewers — squid, octopus, scallops and shrimp — popping up at markets and festivals.
Community Organizations · Education
MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Year-round Montessori preschool established in 1986 for ages 2–6, with campuses in West Adams, Culver City and Downey.
Food Vendors
MR. GRAMPS GOURMET CHEESECAKES
Home of the Chuffin — a cheesecake baked in a muffin shape. A Temecula family bakery inspired by Mrs. Lola's recipes, with flavors like Caramel Apple, Sweet Potato, and Salted Caramel Brownie. Order online, by phone, or by text.
Food Vendors · Catering
MUSSELS AND PEARLS
Passion-born Long Beach seafood brand specializing in bold, flavorful chargrilled oysters and mussels topped with garlic, butter, corn, and cheese. What started as a birthday tradition grilling shellfish over open flame grew into a full catering business rooted in family, fire, and flavor, with seafood sourced from trusted, responsible fisheries.
2701 Delta Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
Fashion · Catering
MY SHOE BOX SHOWTIQUE
Upscale Long Beach shoe boutique catering to women, stocked with the latest trends in heels, boots, and flats so every woman feels cute, comfortable, and confident. Founded in 2020 by Markita Monique Wilson.
1108 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Food Vendors
MÉXICO LINDO Y QUE RICO
An Anaheim taqueria famous for al pastor carved fresh off the vertical spit, plus machetes, huaraches, birria quesatacos, and house-made aguas frescas. Open late, with delivery through Grubhub.
Community Organizations
NBC4 AND TELEMUNDO 52
NBC4 (KNBC) and Telemundo 52 (KVEA) — NBCUniversal's flagship West Coast stations, broadcasting local news in English and Spanish across Southern California from Universal City, with community grants and local partnerships.
Food Vendors · Catering
NOURIZIO
A Los Angeles food company crafting premium sauces and wholesome meals from locally sourced ingredients. Order frozen meals shipped nationwide, or catering and large orders with pickup and delivery across LA County.
Community Organizations · Education
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
A K-12 independent school founded in 1951 in North Hollywood, rich in arts, sciences, and humanities, with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and 100% of graduates admitted to four-year colleges.
Community Organizations
ORION MOBILE
A nationwide distributor for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Ultra Mobile, supporting thousands of retailers with SIM cards, prepaid refills, and wireless activations — with a California team serving the LA area.
Community Organizations
PATHWAYS LA
Metro LA's leading child care resource and referral agency for 45 years, helping parents find and pay for quality child care and supporting providers with licensing, training, and professional development.
Food Vendors
PECAN AMOR
A third-generation Los Angeles baker handcrafting candied pecans in seven flavors — Cinnamon Crunch, Sweet & Spicy, Garlic Parm, Smoked Honey BBQ, Chili Lime, and more — from California-grown pecans with all-natural ingredients.
Food Vendors
PRETTY N PINK PASTRY
Custom cakes, desserts, and party planning by founder Lorna Brown Jennings, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained culinary professional with more than 10 years in the hotel and restaurant industry, including work with Chef Emeril Lagasse.
Food Vendors · Catering
PUCKER UP LEMONADE CO
A Compton favorite since 2011, handcrafting 60+ flavors of lemonade, iced tea, and infused water from a family recipe. Home of the Lifetime Lemonade Cup with $3 refills, zero-sugar options, and event catering.
Food Vendors
QUICK 'N SPLIT LA DERA
Family-owned since 1974 — the famous Quick 'n Split Burger topped with grilled pastrami, plus homemade ice cream made daily. Ladera/Inglewood location on Centinela Ave, now franchising.
1300 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
Community Organizations
RE-ELECT KAREN BASS FOR MAYOR
Re-election campaign of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — voter information, volunteer sign-ups and campaign updates.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Full-service window and door replacement for Greater Los Angeles homeowners — free in-home consultations, energy-efficient Fibrex windows, professional installation. Showroom in Torrance.
18700 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504
Community Organizations
RENEWED HORIZONS
Regional Center-vendored agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities across the Westside of Los Angeles — Adult Day Program, Supported Living and Employment Services.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
RIVER'S END PUB & BBQ
BBQ pub and RV park in the mountains behind Santa Clarita — slow-smoked brisket, ribs, burgers and beer, live music most weekends, plus an event center for parties and festivals.
13130 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Food Vendors · Catering
SACS MAGIC FRY
Second-generation Black-owned family business founded by Henry, a former Navy Culinary Specialist from Mobile, Alabama — crispy fries, golden fried chicken, catfish baskets and Southern comfort classics. Catering for events of all sizes.
Southern California
Food Vendors · Catering
SAUCY B'S BBQ
Pitmaster Bryan Walker's Antelope Valley BBQ food truck — voted #1 Barbecue in the Antelope Valley in 2023. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, pop-ups and catering across the AV.
20th St E & E Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93535
Community Organizations · Education
SAVING ALL KIDS
501(c)(3) nonprofit on Leimert Blvd — anti-drug and anti-gang programs, mentoring, tutoring, teen pregnancy prevention, and the It's Cool To Be In School general and financial literacy program.
4332 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Organizations
SENATOR LOLA SMALLWOOD-CUEVAS
California State Senator for District 28 — legislative materials, constituent services and community resources for Crenshaw, Leimert Park, Culver City, South LA and surrounding neighborhoods. LA office at Exposition Park.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Food Vendors
SENDING NOODS, INC.
Gourmet food truck run by brothers Long and Jim Le out of Garden Grove — Vietnamese-inspired garlic noodles with marinated meats, street tater tots and fiery hot wings across Orange County.
Garden Grove, CA
Beauty
THE SERENITY BLISS BOUTIQUE
Handcrafted whipped body butters, body oils, sugar scrubs, candles and room sprays — made to order in small batches, with custom gift sets and self-care bundles.
Community Organizations · Education
SHARE INTERNATIONAL USA
Nonprofit educational organization sharing a message of hope — information on sharing, economic and social justice, peace and global cooperation, plus free newsletter and Transmission Meditation resources.
1545 Sawtelle Blvd #32, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Fashion
SIMPLY BEAUTEEFUL AND MORE
Custom t-shirts and apparel from Palmdale, run by owner Rachan McAlpin since 2017. The shop carries statement tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and caps celebrating Black culture, plus custom designs.
Palmdale, CA 93551
Food Vendors
SMASHIN' IT BURGER
Smash burger vendor serving burgers smashed fresh on the griddle with fries — 'burgers that smash expectations.'
Food Vendors · Catering
Smoked N' Blazed BBQ
Kelvin Brown's Texas-style smoked BBQ, cooked low and slow up to 15 hours: brisket, pork and beef ribs, oxtail, chicken, and a famous smoked lamb shoulder. Compton-born, LA-raised pitmaster and caterer.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Food Vendors
Sould Out
Chef Chuck Glaster's traveling soul food experience from South Central LA, touring cities from Vegas to DC with oxtail sandwiches, family recipes, and culture-driven pop-ups.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
St. Anne's Family Services
Serving Los Angeles since 1908, St. Anne's provides supportive housing, early childhood education, mental health, and family services to more than 2,100 families a year.
155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Community Organizations
State Controller Malia M. Cohen
Office of California State Controller Malia M. Cohen, the state's chief fiscal officer. Handles unclaimed property, state payroll, and audits of agencies spending state funds.
Sacramento, CA
Community Organizations
Superior Court of LA County
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest unified trial court in the United States, serving LA County with civil, criminal, family, and traffic courts.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
Superior Crack
LA-based all-natural seasoning blends built to make addictive food, including the L.W.A (Lemonz Wit Attitudes) blend. Sold online and at Black-owned markets and festivals.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Food Vendors
Sweet Thing Desserts
Boutique LA dessert maker with signature pink, blue, and gold styling: jumbo gourmet cupcakes, tall layered cake slices, and curator sampler boxes.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Vendors
Taste of Lao Paradise
Santa Ana-based Lao food vendor serving Lao sausage, beef skewers, green papaya salad, sticky rice, and egg rolls at festivals and cultural events across Southern California.
Santa Ana, CA
Food Vendors
Throwdown Soulfood
Cerritos soul food kitchen founded in 2014 by Rasheedah Pamilton, serving oxtail plates, seafood gumbo, fried chicken, candied yams, and peach cobbler egg rolls at pop-ups and farmers markets.
10820 Alondra Blvd #1006, Cerritos, CA 90703
Community Organizations
Trinity Baptist Church
Serving God and the community for over 100 years, Trinity Baptist Church of Los Angeles is led by Pastor Alvin Tunstill Jr. and welcomes all to worship on West Jefferson Blvd.
2040 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
UCLA Health
UCLA Health and UCSF community health outreach, sharing free health information, screenings, and resources with festival attendees.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Education
UMass Global
Accredited online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo offering 55+ career-focused degree and certificate programs designed for working adults.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Food Vendors · Catering
Uncle Artie's Chicken Wings
Corona-based, family-owned wing catering favorite with 30+ years of expertise — fresh, never-frozen whole wings with scratch-made Southern sides, famous at festivals across Southern California.
Corona, CA
Food Vendors
UNIQUE WINGZ
Long Beach wing vendor serving saucy chicken wings and fries at local markets and events, with flavors including hot lemon pepper and Thai chili. Find Unique Wingz at the Bixby Park Farmers Market on Saturdays and follow Instagram for its latest schedule.
Long Beach, CA 90805
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
United Firefighters of Los Angeles
UFLAC Local 112 represents the more than 3,600 firefighters and emergency medical personnel of the Los Angeles Fire Department, with community outreach and health and wellness programs.
1571 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Food Vendors
Viuearth LLC
Irvine-based premium water brand bottling vapor-distilled, mineral-balanced water in sustainable glass and aluminum — hydration crafted with intention, free from plastics.
200 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Food Vendors · Catering
We Cookn
Vista-based catering and pop-up kitchen led by Rodney Rich, bringing po boys, burgers, and rotating weekly menus to homes, offices, breweries, and events across San Diego County.
131 Plymouth Dr, Vista, CA 92083
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
We Pair Health Foundation
Pasadena-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 that trains, supports, and sustains community health workers and frontline public health partners serving communities with limited access to care.
675 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 310, Pasadena, CA 91105
Community Organizations · Professional Services
WESTERN DENTAL
One of California's largest dental providers, with offices across Los Angeles including Crenshaw Blvd. General dentistry, orthodontics (braces and clear aligners), pediatric care, and emergency dental services. Accepts most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.
3015 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Food Vendors
WHAT THE FUNNEL
L.A.'s favorite funnel cake, established 2007. Sweet and savory funnel cakes — from peach cobbler and banana pudding to PBJ and honey fried chicken — served fresh daily at special events, corporate events, and festivals across Los Angeles.
Community Organizations
WHYISLAM
The 877-Why-Islam outreach project of ICNA runs informational booths at festivals, malls, and street fairs nationwide — including LA events like the LA Times Festival of Books — offering free literature, Quran translations, and one-on-one answers about Islam.
Community Organizations
WINNING WAYS USA
Founded in 2009 and led by Jake Haller, Winning Ways runs marketing operations for Wyndham Vacation Ownership and partners like Six Flags and the Sacramento Kings, connecting timeshare and travel brands with audiences across California, six other regions, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Food Vendors
WUT-A-PICKLE
Shontay Burks' candied-pickle shop — "Delicious Pickles with a Kick" — with over 20 flavors like tropical punch, green apple, and spicy mango, plus signature Wut-A-Bites rolled in crushed Jolly Ranchers. A Long Beach storefront and food truck, and a regular Taste of Soul favorite featured during Black Restaurant Week.
Long Beach, CA
Food Vendors
XTREMELY DELICIOUS CRE8TIONS
Deborah Jones' New Orleans-style snoballs — ultra-fine, snow-soft Louisiana shaved ice drenched in homemade syrups — plus dirty sodas and fresh-squeezed lemonades. Born and raised in Louisiana, she carried the snoball tradition west to Fontana in 2024.
Fontana, CA
Community Organizations · Education
YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL
A free, WASC-accredited, project-based public charter high school for students ages 16-24 who left school without a diploma. Rooted in social justice, with 16 school sites across Southern California, 6,700+ graduates, and vocational training through local YouthBuild programs.
611 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 303, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Professional Services
SoCalGas
Southern California's natural gas utility, serving 21+ million people and supporting Black-owned suppliers and community programs across the region.
Professional Services
Chase
National bank offering checking, savings, credit cards, home and small business lending, with branches and community centers across Los Angeles.
Automotive
Chevrolet
American automaker behind the Silverado, Equinox and the Equinox EV and Blazer EV electric lineup; find local dealers across Southern California.
Health and Wellness · Professional Services
Wells Fargo
National bank providing personal banking, home loans and small business lending, plus financial health programs for LA communities.
Professional Services
Bank of America
National bank offering banking, investing and home loans, plus small business and community development funding in Los Angeles.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
St. John's Community Health
Nonprofit community health center network serving South LA since 1964 — primary care, dental, behavioral health and more, regardless of ability to pay.
Professional Services
Metro
LA County Metro runs the region's buses and rail lines, including the K Line through Crenshaw, plus fare programs like LIFE for low-income riders.
Health and Wellness
Kaiser Permanente — Main Medical Provider
Main medical provider for the festival — integrated health plan and care network with hospitals and medical offices across Southern California.
Professional Services
Amgen
Thousand Oaks-based biotechnology company developing medicines for cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses.
Professional Services
Airbnb
Online marketplace for short-term home rentals and experiences, helping LA hosts earn income from their homes.
Professional Services
BMO
North American bank offering personal and business banking, lending and wealth management.
Professional Services
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport — one of the world's busiest airports, with careers, business and contracting opportunities for local residents.
Education
California Teachers Association
The union representing 310,000+ California public school educators, advocating for students, teachers and public education.
Education
California Lottery
California's state lottery, raising money for public schools — every ticket supports K-12 and college education statewide.
Professional Services
Soul Train Cruise
Themed music cruise celebrating classic R&B and soul with live performances by legendary artists.
Health and Wellness · Education
Brotherhood Crusade
South LA nonprofit since 1968 empowering youth and families through education, mentoring, health and economic programs.
Health and Wellness · Education
African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative
LA County initiative working to end Black infant and maternal deaths through doula care, education and community support.
Professional Services
Waymo
Self-driving ride service operating fully autonomous rides across Los Angeles, booked through the Waymo app.
Professional Services
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Wholesale water provider for 19 million Southern Californians, with conservation rebates for turf, appliances and more.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
Cedars-Sinai
Nonprofit academic medical center in Los Angeles offering hospital care, specialty services and community health programs.
Health and Wellness
UCLA Health
UCLA's academic health system — hospitals, clinics and community health outreach across Los Angeles.
Professional Services
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
The nation's largest municipal utility, providing water and power to Los Angeles plus rebates, jobs and customer assistance programs.
Health and Wellness · Education
University of Southern California
Private research university near Exposition Park offering admissions info, community programs and health services for South LA.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
Men's Health Foundation
LA nonprofit providing free sexual health services, HIV/STI testing, PrEP and primary care.
Professional Services
First 5 California
State program funding early childhood services for kids ages 0–5 and their families, with free parenting resources.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness
LA nonprofit providing emotional health and wellness services for children, youth and families.
Education
Los Angeles Community College District
The nation's largest community college district — nine LA colleges with free tuition programs through the LA College Promise.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
Center for Health Care Rights and Senior Medicare Patrol
Nonprofit offering free Medicare counseling and helping seniors spot and report health care fraud and billing errors.
Professional Services
Ralphs
Southern California grocery chain since 1873, with stores across Los Angeles and delivery and pickup online.
Professional Services
U.S. Bank
National bank offering personal and business banking, mortgages and small business lending.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
OneLegacy
Nonprofit organ, eye and tissue donation organization serving Southern California — register to become a donor.
Nonprofits
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles
Nonprofit building and repairing affordable homes for LA families, with homeownership and volunteer programs.
Health and Wellness
Watts Healthcare and Crenshaw Community Health Center
Community health centers serving Watts and Crenshaw with primary care, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services.
Professional Services
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Federation of 300+ affiliated unions representing 800,000+ LA County workers in organizing and advocacy.
Professional Services
LAist
Southern California Public Radio's newsroom — free local news on LAist.com and 89.3 FM.
Health and Wellness · Education
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Historically Black graduate institution in Watts training physicians, nurses and health professionals to serve underserved communities.
Professional Services
California Black Media
Statewide news service and network of Black-owned publications covering issues affecting Black Californians.
Professional Services
Councilwoman Heather Hutt — Council District 10
Office of LA City Councilmember Heather Hutt, representing Council District 10 including Crenshaw, Leimert Park and West Adams.
Education
Pasadena City College
Public community college in Pasadena offering degrees, transfer programs and career training.
Professional Services
Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles
Baptist church in West Los Angeles serving the community through worship, outreach and youth programs.
Professional Services
South Coast Air Quality Management District
The regional air quality agency for LA, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, offering clean air programs and rebates.
Health and Wellness
City of Hope
Duarte-based cancer research and treatment center, offering care, clinical trials and community screenings.
Professional Services
SEIU Local 721
Union representing 55,000+ public service workers across Southern California counties and cities.
Professional Services
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Union training and representing carpenters across 12 western states, with free apprenticeship programs.
Education
West Basin Municipal Water District
Water agency serving 17 cities in coastal LA County, with conservation programs, rebates and water education.
Professional Services
LA Sanitation and Environment
City of Los Angeles department handling trash, recycling, bulky item pickup and clean water programs — book pickups through MyLA311.
Professional Services
Vallarta Supermarkets
Family-owned Latino supermarket chain with stores across Southern California.
Education · Nonprofits
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County
Nonprofit helping LA County families buy homes, with homebuyer education, down payment help and financial coaching.
Health and Wellness · Nonprofits
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Foundation funding HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy programs around the world.
Education · Nonprofits
Los Angeles Urban League
Civil rights organization since 1921 providing jobs, education, housing and business programs for Black Angelenos.
Education
California Conservation Corps
State program employing young adults 18–25 in paid environmental and emergency-response work with education benefits.
Professional Services
CAL FIRE — California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
California's fire and forestry department, offering wildfire prevention tips, alerts and firefighting careers.
Professional Services
Go Safely California — Office of Traffic Safety
California Office of Traffic Safety campaign promoting safe driving, walking and biking.
Education · Musicians
Musicians Institute College of Music
Hollywood music college offering degrees and certificates in performance, production and the music business.
Education
Caltrans Stormwater Program
Caltrans program protecting California waterways from stormwater pollution through public education.
Professional Services
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA's Major League Baseball team, with community programs, youth baseball fields and the Dodgers Foundation.
Health and Wellness
AltaMed
Community health network serving LA and Orange counties with primary care, senior services and health programs.
Nonprofits
California Black Power Network
Statewide coalition of Black-led organizations building political power and civic engagement.
Professional Services
PCL Webcor, A Joint Venture (PWJV)
Construction joint venture of PCL Construction and Webcor delivering major Southern California projects, with local hiring and subcontracting opportunities.
Professional Services
The Bakewell Company
Owner of the Los Angeles Sentinel and a family of Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
Professional Services
Los Angeles Sentinel
LA's largest Black-owned newspaper, founded in 1933, covering community news, politics, sports and culture.
Health and Wellness · Education
Brotherhood Crusade
South LA nonprofit since 1968 empowering youth and families through education, mentoring, health and economic programs.
Health and Wellness
County of Los Angeles
LA County government — public services, health, social services and jobs for the county's 10 million residents.
Professional Services
Radio Free 102.3 KJLH
KJLH 102.3 FM, Stevie Wonder's Black-owned radio station serving LA with R&B, gospel and community talk since 1965.
Professional Services
City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles government — city services, permits, jobs and MyLA311 requests.
Professional Services
KCAL and CBS Los Angeles
CBS-owned Los Angeles TV stations providing local news, weather and sports.
Education
Los Angeles Unified School District
The nation's second-largest school district, serving 400,000+ students with enrollment, jobs and family resources.
Professional Services
Angelus Funeral Home
Family-owned Black funeral home serving Los Angeles since 1925 on Crenshaw Blvd.
Professional Services
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Crenshaw District shopping center with stores, dining and a movie theater, home base of the Taste of Soul area.
Professional Services
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell and Diggs
Los Angeles law firm providing civil litigation and trial services since 1974.
Nonprofits
Mothers in Action
Community organization supporting families and youth through service and outreach.
Restaurants
Taste of Soul Family Festival
Community listing for the annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Crenshaw Blvd — soul food, live music and hundreds of vendors.
Leimert Park, Los Angeles
Restaurants · Catering
Taste of Soul on Wheels
Los Angeles food truck serving soul food and Mexican cuisine — brisket fries, pulled pork nachos, BBQ chicken with mac and cheese, and catfish gumbo. Over 35 years of experience and thousands of happy customers, available for catering across LA.
Vermont Vista, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Tev's kitchen
Los Angeles kitchen serving soul food, Caribbean dishes and chicken wings.
Vermont Square, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Fixins Soul Kitchen
Soul food restaurant and bar serving Southern comfort food in Los Angeles — one of the city's most-reviewed soul food spots.
Downtown, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Annie's Soul Delicious
Southern soul food restaurant in Los Angeles serving home-style comfort plates.
Beverly Grove, Los Angeles
Restaurants · Catering
A Taste Of Rosie's
North Hollywood caterer serving Caribbean and soul food for events and pickup.
North Hollywood, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Charlie's Fish & Chips
Los Angeles soul food seafood spot serving fried fish and chips.
Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles
Restaurants
The Serving Spoon
Inglewood breakfast and brunch favorite serving soul food and sandwiches — one of the area's most-reviewed brunch spots.
North Inglewood, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Lonell's Soul Food Cuisine
Los Angeles soul food restaurant serving classic Southern plates.
Vermont Knolls, Los Angeles
Restaurants
Cea-Lo L.A
Sherman Oaks restaurant blending New American, seafood and soul food.
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Food Vendors
DRAGONFIRE BBQ
Asian-style BBQ skewer vendor grilling beef, lamb and pork skewers over open flame — a regular at Southern California night markets including the 626 Night Market.
Food Vendors · Health and Wellness
DRU JUICE
San Diego cold-press juice company co-owned by Candi Gee and Charaun Allen — fresh, healthy juices and a rising name in the local good-food scene, featured on the Project: Good Food podcast.
Food Vendors · Catering
SEVEN PLATES LA
Los Angeles food catering company founded in 2024 by Dimitri Moore — Chef Seven — a former professional football player and NFL media professional turned L.A. entrepreneur and chef.
Food Vendors · Catering
Symphony's Kitchen Catering
Los Angeles soul food catering company registered in 2022, serving festivals, parties, and community events across the city.
Food Vendors · Catering
HUGH'S HOT BOWLS
Vegan comfort food pop-up founded in 2020 by South Central rapper and vegan chef Hugh Augustine, a fourth-generation Leimert Park native. $10 bowls launched during the pandemic have grown into catering for events like MOCA Music — healthy, affordable food as community activism.
Fashion
JUSTIPPN
Affordable stylish wear and trendy items for consciously fashionable individuals. Founded during the pandemic by Kim Moseley, a business-savvy mother of four, JusTippN aims to foster confidence and build community through fashion.
Jewelry
HATS BY BONITA
Carson-based vendor of hats, apparel and accessories led by CEO Bonita Sutton; member of the Carson Chamber of Commerce.
Food Vendors
CHAN BAI MEI
Chan Bai Mei serves signature candied fruit — fresh fruit slowly cooked in sugar syrup for a crisp, glossy, juicy-sweet treat. A festival favorite with a kiosk at Los Cerritos Center in Cerritos, CA.
Food Vendors
LIGHT IT UP SMOKE IT UP BBQ
Los Angeles BBQ company registered in 2024, serving smoked barbecue at festivals and community events across the city.
Food Vendors
QUE MAIZ
Harbor City food business registered in 2023, serving corn-based Latin favorites at festivals and community events across the Los Angeles area.
Food Vendors
RED'S SMOKIN BBQ
Texas-style BBQ on the Westside — 1855 Black Angus brisket, smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork and pitmaster combos, slow-smoked up to 15 hours with signature Bourbon BBQ sauce.
Food Vendors
E'KERNELY YOURS KETTLE CORN
E'Kernely Yours Kettle Corn is a mobile food vendor based in Highland, CA, popping kettle corn on site plus gourmet flavored popcorn — caramel, cheddar, jalapeno cheddar — along with lemonade and shaved ice at farmers markets and festivals.
Food Vendors · Catering
Tasteful Soul Catering
Soul food catering by Chef Corinne, serving the greater Palm Springs area and Southern California events, including the Palm Springs Art Museum's Black History Month opening celebration.
Food Vendors
Tona Events LLC
Temecula-based events company registered in 2023, handling events, entertainment, concession stands, and rentals across Southern California. Run by Esther and Melvin Lofton.
Food Vendors
Soul Feels Good Vegan Garden
Inglewood plant-based soul food pop-up from Tony Scott and Christyne Carter, known for vegan rib sandwiches, Fiya Jambalaya, and peach cobbler at festivals across LA.
Food Vendors · Catering
Soullgoodeats
Riverside soul food caterer and private chef run by owner Amy. Best seller: smoked turkey legs stuffed with mac n cheese or fettuccine Alfredo.
Food Vendors
Soulreal BBQ
Granada Hills-registered BBQ business serving ribs, chicken, and hot links at festivals and events.
Jewelry
Sports Fanz 760
Victorville sporting goods shop selling jerseys and fan gear for NFL, NBA, and MLB teams.
Food Vendors
Tatay Ry's BBQ
Anaheim-based Filipino family business serving BBQ meats, skewers, nuts, and street food at festivals and events across Orange County.
Food Vendors
Toum Boom
Halal Jordanian Mediterranean food truck based in Anaheim serving chicken and beef shawarma platters, falafel wraps, loaded fries, and freshly squeezed beverages. A regular at SoCal events including the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. Motto: Our food will change your mood.
Jewelry
VINCENT MILLHOUSE
Los Angeles business registered at 8620 S Western Avenue in Council District 8, operating from 2001 to 2013. A long-standing South LA name in the community.
Beauty
NATURES CREED
Natural body-care line — 100% pure tea tree oil, whipped body butters in scents like Ginger Peach, Peach Mango and Forbidden Treats, plus organic hand sanitizer. Carried by Shades of Afrika in Long Beach.
Food Vendors
CREAM & CRUMBLE
Moreno Valley bakery registered as Cream & Crumble LLC in November 2025, serving sweet treats and baked goods at Southern California events and festivals.
Food Vendors · Catering
JUST WRIGHT BBQ
Soulful, smoked-to-perfection BBQ from chef Jontrese Wright, a Baldwin Hills native trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena with experience at J.W. Marriott LA and Patina Catering. Recipes handed down from his pit-master father; catering, festivals and pop-ups across LA, now expanding with Partake Collective in Long Beach. BBQ sauce and seasonings available.
Food Vendors
CAFÉ 949
Asian-fusion seafood — live Maine lobster, char-grilled oysters, crawfish and lobster baco buns. Pre-order pickup and delivery from Garden Grove.
Community Organizations
CHRIS WALTERS PRODUCTIONS
Los Angeles film production company — producer and distributor of "Artfully United," the feature documentary following Watts artist Mike Norice and his murals of hope across LA.
Community Organizations
COMPLETE EYE CARE CENTER
Family-owned optical center on Crenshaw since 2003 — eye exams, glasses and affordable optical services. "We say yes to the customer!"
Food Vendors
CALIFORNIA FISH MARKET
Seafood vendor serving fish, shrimp and festival seafood plates at Southern California events, including the Long Beach Seafood Festival. Registered in Gardena since 2017.
Food Vendors
ELI ELIXIRS
Cold-pressed raw juice business from Van Nuys, made fresh just before each market with organic and non-GMO ingredients. Pre-bottled juices only, no food — a regular at the Topanga Farmers Market and SCV farmers markets in Newhall, Canyon Country and Valencia.
Food Vendors · Catering
ELSA'S JUICE BAR
Los Angeles juice and smoothie food truck serving gluten-free, vegan and organic fresh juices, exotic smoothies and health-boost bowls. Registered in 2023 by owner Elsa Lopez Hernandez; available for events and corporate catering across LA.
Food Vendors
FUN TIME KETTLE
South Los Angeles kettle corn vendor popping fresh kettle corn at community farmers markets, including the Compton College Farmers' Market on Wednesdays, alongside other local South LA food vendors.
Food Vendors
MR. CAJUN EMPANADA
Mobile food vendor registered in Duarte in 2025, serving Cajun-style empanadas at festivals and events across the Los Angeles area.
Fashion
MELANIN GANG
Black-owned apparel brand founded in 2016 by Myesha Shuaibe, crafting sweatshirts, hoodies and tees in-house with messages that celebrate and empower Black people.
Food Vendors
SHABAZZ GOOD FOOD
Leimert Park institution — famous bean pies, blueberry and pineapple cream pies, fried red snapper, wings and soulful lunches. Restaurant on Imperial Hwy in Inglewood, truck at Leimert Plaza on Sundays.
Food Vendors
Taste Dat BBQ
Gardena barbecue outfit smoking St. Louis ribs, brisket, spicy links, and salmon on a char-grill smoker, with mac n cheese and baked beans on the side.
Food Vendors
Wangs N Thangs
Venice Beach boardwalk stand opened in January 2024 by Atreyu Rahman, serving sticky sweet-heat wings, spiralized potatoes on a stick, seafood boils, and the famous chicken n waffle thang.
Food Vendors
NE CONAWAY PEANUTS
Los Angeles peanut vendor owned by Steven Conaway, a community partner of The Crenshaw Mile and a familiar presence at Leimert Park and Crenshaw community events.
Fashion · Professional Services
OMNIPOTENT ARMOR
Clothing and durable goods brand registered in Burbank in 2025 under Live Your Dream Inc, offering inspirational apparel at festivals and community events.
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