SOUTH CENTRAL AKA LA BLACK WALL STREET THREAD:
Did you know that we built and owned our own hospitals, Bank, Hotel, Movie Theater, Gas Station/Oil, Venues, Insurance, Pharmacy, Factory, Newspapers, Nightclubs, Bars, Unions For Musicians, Cafes on South Central Ave? READ BELOW šŸ‘‡šŸ¾
SOUTH CENTRAL AKA LA BLACK WALL STREET THREAD:Did you know that we built and owned our own hospitals, Bank, Hotel, Movie Theater, Gas Station/Oil, Venues, Insurance, Pharmacy, Factory, Newspapers, Nightclubs, Bars, Unions For Musicians, Cafes on South Central Ave? READ BELOW
SOUTH CENTRAL AKA LA BLACK WALL STREET THREAD:Did you know that we built and owned our own hospitals, Bank, Hotel, Movie Theater, Gas Station/Oil, Venues, Insurance, Pharmacy, Factory, Newspapers, Nightclubs, Bars, Unions For Musicians, Cafes on South Central Ave? READ BELOW
SOUTH CENTRAL AKA LA BLACK WALL STREET THREAD:Did you know that we built and owned our own hospitals, Bank, Hotel, Movie Theater, Gas Station/Oil, Venues, Insurance, Pharmacy, Factory, Newspapers, Nightclubs, Bars, Unions For Musicians, Cafes on South Central Ave? READ BELOW
SOUTH CENTRAL AKA LA BLACK WALL STREET THREAD:Did you know that we built and owned our own hospitals, Bank, Hotel, Movie Theater, Gas Station/Oil, Venues, Insurance, Pharmacy, Factory, Newspapers, Nightclubs, Bars, Unions For Musicians, Cafes on South Central Ave? READ BELOW
In 1922, Dr. Richard Whiteaker came to LA and built the black owned Dunbar Hospital with a staff full of black doctors. Located at 1395 e. 15th St. The building is demolished now.
1920. An all black union was created to protect artists from those refusing to pay for performance, radios & studios that catered to the all white union, Local 47. So when a black star get a call, it was the Musician Protective Association Local 767 making sure they EAT!
1920. An all black union was created to protect artists from those refusing to pay for performance, radios & studios that catered to the all white union, Local 47. So when a black star get a call, it was the Musician Protective Association Local 767 making sure they EAT!
1920. An all black union was created to protect artists from those refusing to pay for performance, radios & studios that catered to the all white union, Local 47. So when a black star get a call, it was the Musician Protective Association Local 767 making sure they EAT!
1920. An all black union was created to protect artists from those refusing to pay for performance, radios & studios that catered to the all white union, Local 47. So when a black star get a call, it was the Musician Protective Association Local 767 making sure they EAT!
1920. An all black union was created to protect artists from those refusing to pay for performance, radios & studios that catered to the all white union, Local 47. So when a black star get a call, it was the Musician Protective Association Local 767 making sure they EAT!
California Eagle, A Black Owned Newspaper founded in 1879, created to protect and preserve LA rich black history that other major publication would early on ignored, AND owner Charlotta Bass was involved in the investment of black LA. Located at 4071-4075 South Central Avenue.
California Eagle, A Black Owned Newspaper founded in 1879, created to protect and preserve LA rich black history that other major publication would early on ignored, AND owner Charlotta Bass was involved in the investment of black LA. Located at 4071-4075 South Central Avenue.
California Eagle, A Black Owned Newspaper founded in 1879, created to protect and preserve LA rich black history that other major publication would early on ignored, AND owner Charlotta Bass was involved in the investment of black LA. Located at 4071-4075 South Central Avenue.
In the 1900s, Dr. John and Dr. Vada Somerville came to the U.S. from Jamaica & were the first black to graduate from USC, Vada was the first black women in california to received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
In the 1900s, Dr. John and Dr. Vada Somerville came to the U.S. from Jamaica & were the first black to graduate from USC, Vada was the first black women in california to received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
In the 1900s, Dr. John and Dr. Vada Somerville came to the U.S. from Jamaica & were the first black to graduate from USC, Vada was the first black women in california to received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
In the 1900s, Dr. John and Dr. Vada Somerville came to the U.S. from Jamaica & were the first black to graduate from USC, Vada was the first black women in california to received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
In the 1900s, Dr. John and Dr. Vada Somerville came to the U.S. from Jamaica & were the first black to graduate from USC, Vada was the first black women in california to received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Dunbar Hotel aka ā€œHotel Somervilleā€ were built by John & Vada Somerville in 1928. It was built by black contractors, laborers, and craftsmen and financed by members of the community. It was the ONLY major hotel in LA for US. It quickly became the hub of Black LA. The LA Waldorf!
Dunbar Hotel aka ā€œHotel Somervilleā€ were built by John & Vada Somerville in 1928. It was built by black contractors, laborers, and craftsmen and financed by members of the community. It was the ONLY major hotel in LA for US. It quickly became the hub of Black LA. The LA Waldorf!
Dunbar Hotel aka ā€œHotel Somervilleā€ were built by John & Vada Somerville in 1928. It was built by black contractors, laborers, and craftsmen and financed by members of the community. It was the ONLY major hotel in LA for US. It quickly became the hub of Black LA. The LA Waldorf!
Dunbar Hotel aka ā€œHotel Somervilleā€ were built by John & Vada Somerville in 1928. It was built by black contractors, laborers, and craftsmen and financed by members of the community. It was the ONLY major hotel in LA for US. It quickly became the hub of Black LA. The LA Waldorf!
Dunbar Hotel aka ā€œHotel Somervilleā€ were built by John & Vada Somerville in 1928. It was built by black contractors, laborers, and craftsmen and financed by members of the community. It was the ONLY major hotel in LA for US. It quickly became the hub of Black LA. The LA Waldorf!
Dunbar also played a big part in the jazz scene on central ave with some of the greatest act performed here like: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.Even Ray Charles stayed here! 4225 S. Central Ave
Dunbar also played a big part in the jazz scene on central ave with some of the greatest act performed here like: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.Even Ray Charles stayed here! 4225 S. Central Ave
Dunbar also played a big part in the jazz scene on central ave with some of the greatest act performed here like: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.Even Ray Charles stayed here! 4225 S. Central Ave
Dunbar also played a big part in the jazz scene on central ave with some of the greatest act performed here like: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.Even Ray Charles stayed here! 4225 S. Central Ave
Dunbar also played a big part in the jazz scene on central ave with some of the greatest act performed here like: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.Even Ray Charles stayed here! 4225 S. Central Ave
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance was built in 1928 & was one of the most successful black business in history, whose was basically the investment group for Black LA and made many attempt to own property all over LA, OC, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica OG Spot: 4261 Central Ave.
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance was built in 1928 & was one of the most successful black business in history, whose was basically the investment group for Black LA and made many attempt to own property all over LA, OC, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica OG Spot: 4261 Central Ave.
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance was built in 1928 & was one of the most successful black business in history, whose was basically the investment group for Black LA and made many attempt to own property all over LA, OC, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica OG Spot: 4261 Central Ave.
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance was built in 1928 & was one of the most successful black business in history, whose was basically the investment group for Black LA and made many attempt to own property all over LA, OC, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica OG Spot: 4261 Central Ave.
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance was built in 1928 & was one of the most successful black business in history, whose was basically the investment group for Black LA and made many attempt to own property all over LA, OC, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica OG Spot: 4261 Central Ave.
Open In 1926, Lincoln Theatre, located at 2300 S. Central Ave was the most popular and largest venue that can seat up to 2100 people , hosting movies, plays, and all form of entertainment while being bult like a movie palace. It was also a hub for entertainment in LA.
Open In 1926, Lincoln Theatre, located at 2300 S. Central Ave was the most popular and largest venue that can seat up to 2100 people , hosting movies, plays, and all form of entertainment while being bult like a movie palace. It was also a hub for entertainment in LA.
Open In 1926, Lincoln Theatre, located at 2300 S. Central Ave was the most popular and largest venue that can seat up to 2100 people , hosting movies, plays, and all form of entertainment while being bult like a movie palace. It was also a hub for entertainment in LA.
Open In 1926, Lincoln Theatre, located at 2300 S. Central Ave was the most popular and largest venue that can seat up to 2100 people , hosting movies, plays, and all form of entertainment while being bult like a movie palace. It was also a hub for entertainment in LA.
Open In 1926, Lincoln Theatre, located at 2300 S. Central Ave was the most popular and largest venue that can seat up to 2100 people , hosting movies, plays, and all form of entertainment while being bult like a movie palace. It was also a hub for entertainment in LA.
Black Owned Gas Station built in 1927 on 2332 S. Central Ave
In 1929, Dr. Curtis King built the Rose Netta Hospital which hosted the first interracial blood bank in 1942. It was said to be an interracial because the employees were black, Mexicans and Japanese. They buried any proof of it existing but i searched the database and founded it!
In 1929, Dr. Curtis King built the Rose Netta Hospital which hosted the first interracial blood bank in 1942. It was said to be an interracial because the employees were black, Mexicans and Japanese. They buried any proof of it existing but i searched the database and founded it!
In 1929, Dr. Curtis King built the Rose Netta Hospital which hosted the first interracial blood bank in 1942. It was said to be an interracial because the employees were black, Mexicans and Japanese. They buried any proof of it existing but i searched the database and founded it!
In 1929, Dr. Curtis King built the Rose Netta Hospital which hosted the first interracial blood bank in 1942. It was said to be an interracial because the employees were black, Mexicans and Japanese. They buried any proof of it existing but i searched the database and founded it!
In 1929, Dr. Curtis King built the Rose Netta Hospital which hosted the first interracial blood bank in 1942. It was said to be an interracial because the employees were black, Mexicans and Japanese. They buried any proof of it existing but i searched the database and founded it!
Shindana Toys, a black owned toy company and factory located on South Central Ave.
Shindana Toys, a black owned toy company and factory located on South Central Ave.
Shindana Toys, a black owned toy company and factory located on South Central Ave.
Shindana Toys, a black owned toy company and factory located on South Central Ave.
Shindana Toys, a black owned toy company and factory located on South Central Ave.
Club Alabam which was the hottest spot on the block to be in the 1940s!
Club Alabam which was the hottest spot on the block to be in the 1940s!
Club Alabam which was the hottest spot on the block to be in the 1940s!
Club Alabam which was the hottest spot on the block to be in the 1940s!
Club Alabam which was the hottest spot on the block to be in the 1940s!
The Last Word: Tha Eastside smartest sepia night club! Located: 4206 S. Central Ave
The Last Word: Tha Eastside smartest sepia night club! Located: 4206 S. Central Ave
The Last Word: Tha Eastside smartest sepia night club! Located: 4206 S. Central Ave
The Last Word: Tha Eastside smartest sepia night club! Located: 4206 S. Central Ave
The Last Word: Tha Eastside smartest sepia night club! Located: 4206 S. Central Ave
The Downbeat located at 4201 S. Central Avenue
The Downbeat located at 4201 S. Central Avenue
The Downbeat located at 4201 S. Central Avenue
Elkā€™s Hall. Located at 4016 South Central Avenue, hosting workshops, women social club, hairstyles and fashion show and had their own ballroom! The building was demolished in 1983.
Elkā€™s Hall. Located at 4016 South Central Avenue, hosting workshops, women social club, hairstyles and fashion show and had their own ballroom! The building was demolished in 1983.
Elkā€™s Hall. Located at 4016 South Central Avenue, hosting workshops, women social club, hairstyles and fashion show and had their own ballroom! The building was demolished in 1983.
Elkā€™s Hall. Located at 4016 South Central Avenue, hosting workshops, women social club, hairstyles and fashion show and had their own ballroom! The building was demolished in 1983.
Elkā€™s Hall. Located at 4016 South Central Avenue, hosting workshops, women social club, hairstyles and fashion show and had their own ballroom! The building was demolished in 1983.
Dootone Records founded by independent music king Dootsie Williams and ended up releasing a series of comedy album for Redd Foxx. Dootone was located at 9512 South Central Ave.
Dootone Records founded by independent music king Dootsie Williams and ended up releasing a series of comedy album for Redd Foxx. Dootone was located at 9512 South Central Ave.
Dootone Records founded by independent music king Dootsie Williams and ended up releasing a series of comedy album for Redd Foxx. Dootone was located at 9512 South Central Ave.
Dootone Records founded by independent music king Dootsie Williams and ended up releasing a series of comedy album for Redd Foxx. Dootone was located at 9512 South Central Ave.
Dootone Records founded by independent music king Dootsie Williams and ended up releasing a series of comedy album for Redd Foxx. Dootone was located at 9512 South Central Ave.
Jackā€™s Basket Room located at 3219 South Central Ave.
Jackā€™s Basket Room located at 3219 South Central Ave.
Jackā€™s Basket Room located at 3219 South Central Ave.
Jackā€™s Basket Room located at 3219 South Central Ave.
Jackā€™s Basket Room located at 3219 South Central Ave.
Julian W. Ross Medical Center, another black owned hospital history that was buried that I had to HUNT THE ADDRESS DOWN, it was located at 1828 s. western ave.
Julian W. Ross Medical Center, another black owned hospital history that was buried that I had to HUNT THE ADDRESS DOWN, it was located at 1828 s. western ave.
Julian W. Ross Medical Center, another black owned hospital history that was buried that I had to HUNT THE ADDRESS DOWN, it was located at 1828 s. western ave.
Black Owned Bank: Bank Of Finance and Broadway Federal Bank.
https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1318635913237254144?s=21
Black Owned Bank: Bank Of Finance and Broadway Federal Bank. https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1318635913237254144?s=21
Black Owned Bank: Bank Of Finance and Broadway Federal Bank. https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1318635913237254144?s=21
Black Owned Bank: Bank Of Finance and Broadway Federal Bank. https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1318635913237254144?s=21
Black Owned Bank: Bank Of Finance and Broadway Federal Bank. https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1318635913237254144?s=21
South Central Firefighters https://twitter.com/demarcosmith/status/1296124980158066696?s=21
STOLAND GREATNESS COMING SOON WITH THE FULL HISTORY BREAKDOWN IN DEPTH. THIS JUST A TEASER. SOUTH CENTRAL WILL NEVER BE SOUTH LA BECAUSE CALLING IT SOUTH LA IS REMOVING AND ERASING ALL RICH AND HISTORIC HISTORY AND IDENTITY TO OUR CITY!!
SOUTH CENTRAL STILL NOT FOR SALE. #MAINTAINTHEMYSTERY LAUNCH 11.11/2020 AT 11:11AM
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