Some community members in Leimert Part want to rename the area 'Africa Town' to reflect the neighborhood's progress.
Billion Godsun with the Africa Town Coalition said the name Africa Town has floated around for decades.
"If you're looking for Chinese culture, you go to Chinatown. If you're looking for Korean culture, you go to Koreatown," Godsun said."Now, we want to officially have an area recognized and designated for our contributions." Vendors at a weekend street market in Leimart Park have been trying to increase support for the idea.
"It's a place where we can be in our full Blackness and understand that we are absolutely here to circulate our Black dollars," said business owner Tahida Gibson."Here, I can be free, not judged upon or looked at because of my big lips and curly hair," said Corrie Decosta with the Africa Town Coalition.
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