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Episode Synopsis
Breaunna Alston is the Communications and Marketing Specialist for Destination Crenshaw, a community-led public art and cultural infrastructure project along Crenshaw Boulevard. Originally from Sacramento, she brings a strong background in media arts and a passion for storytelling to her work. After transferring from UC Merced to Clark Atlanta University, she earned her degree in Mass Media Arts, gaining hands-on experience at CAU TV and WCLK Jazz Radio. She joined Destination Crenshaw as an intern before transitioning into a full-time role. Through her communications efforts, she helps amplify Crenshaw’s story and create space for Black Angelenos to connect, celebrate, and thrive. Outside of her professional work, she’s also a music artist, using creativity as a personal outlet and form of expression.Resources:www.DestinationCrenshaw.laEvents for July 7th-14thSummer Night at the Museum Paint and Sip with Live Music July 11, 2025 6-9 pm961 W Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 Visit: nhm.org/summernightsBlack LA Food Tour July 12th Party Bus Food TourJuly 19th Crenshaw Crawl July 26th Party Bus Food Tour Location: All Chill Hip Hop Ice Cream 3415 West 43rd Pl Los Angeles, CA 90008 www.blackfoodtour.com (IG: @daisysblacklafoodtour)Everyday People Day party and music July 13th 4 PM - 10 PMLocation: The Beehive 961 E. 61ST STLink: www.instagram.com/p/DL0ZVGjOyo3 (IG: @everydayppl) BreatheGood Yoga July 13th 9:30 AM -12:00 PMLocation: The WalkGood Yard 4019 W Pico BlvdLink: www.walkgoodla.org IG: @walkgoodlaBreathe Good: The Best Man (movie screening) Movie in the park July 13th 8 PMLocation: The WalkGood Yard 4019 W Pico BlvdAfro Latino Culture Fest July 19th // 3 PM - 11 PM Location: LA Plaza De Cultura Artes 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CAFree Entry Link: https://lapca.org/event/second-annual-afro-latino-culture-fest-freeThe warmest Winter Ever (Concert)Performance from iconic artist and songwriter James FauntleroyJuly 19th Los Angeles Link: jamesfauntleroyii.comThe Playground Adult Field Day July 20, 2025 1 PM - 7 PM Flag Football, Tug-o-war, 3-legged race and moreLocation: Kenneth Hahn Park 4100 S. La Cienga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90056Link: https://peerpop.io/view/events/theplaygroundanadultfieldday+2025-07-20__________Want to learn more...
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