Celebrate Juneteenth at Leimert Park Village

LOS ANGELES - June 13, 2023 - PRLog -- The Leimert Park Village Merchants Association will present a Juneteenth unity celebration, freedom, and community with special guest Rizza Islam. The event is from 12-9 pm at Historic Leimert Park Village, 4339 Degnan Blvd Los Angeles, Ca, and will include music, food trucks, vendors, family activities, a resource booth, and panel discussions.

About the Organizer

Queen Aminah, President of the Leimert Park Village Merchants Association and organizer of the event understands the importance of the community to honor Juneteenth.  In the 1970's Queen Aminah and her twin sister, Denice, were among the first blacks to own a boutique, La D'ecouvert which means The Discovery, in Beverly Hills from 1976 – 1981. They manufactured and sold mini-skirts utilizing the skills and talents of local fashion students. The two enterprising sisters, originally from Detroit, were featured in several publications including The Contributions of Black Women to America and Black Enterprise Magazine.
But in 1980 Sis. Aminah heard the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan for the first time. During his lecture, he told the women to cover and she immediately complied. For several years, Sis Aminah traveled with the wife of The Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad, renowned scholar, musician, designer and so much more, Mother Tynetta Muhammad. It was Mother Tynetta who always encouraged her to design a line of her own.

About The Leimert Park Village Merchants Association

The Leimert Park Village Merchants Association (LPVMA) is a dynamic organization that plays a pivotal role in the vibrant Leimert Park Village community. As a collective of local business owners and entrepreneurs, the LPVMA is dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth and prosperity of the businesses within Leimert Park Village.

Leimert Park Village, located in the heart of South Los Angeles, California, is a historic neighborhood known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. It has long been recognized as a hub for African American arts, culture, and commerce. The LPVMA acknowledges the significance of this heritage and works tirelessly to preserve and enhance the unique identity of Leimert Park Village.
More info here https://leimertparkvillagemerchants.org/