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The Taste of Soul Circulates Money through Black-owned Businesses
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The Taste of Soul Circulates Money through Black-owned Businesses

Shannen Hill – Contributing WriterOctober 22, 2015

The Taste of Soul celebrated 10 years of bringing hundreds of businesses to the Crenshaw community on Saturday, Oct. 17. Since its inception, the festival that brings hundreds of thousands of people out has worked to showcase the different businesses in the Crenshaw and Black communities throughout the city. “I started doing the Taste of Soul back in 2013 and it’s been a really good experience for me. It’s gotten me a lot of business. I’ve picked up a lot of references from doing Taste of Soul,” said Shawn Black, owner of Big Ronnie’s barbecue. “It definitely shows unity for

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Calls for unity and safety define the pulse of the people probed during Taste of Soul

Charlene Muhammad, Contributing WriterOctober 22, 2015

Christopher Jackson and (l-r) his two sons, Malcolm (15) and Malik (15), his nephew Ryan (16 – red shirt) enjoying The Taste of Soul. (photo: Charlene Muhammad) On October 17 more than 350,000 people came together to make 10th annual The Taste of Soul Family Festival successful. As they enjoyed live entertainment, artists display booths, and savored food from local restaurants, some took time to reflect on the pulse of Black Los Angeles. Christopher Jackson, who enjoyed the gathering with his two sons, Malik (15) and Malcolm (15), and his nephew Ryan (16), said the safety of the community and

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StarQuest Performers Hold Their Own in TOS’ Midst

Jennifer Bihm and Shonnasee Shavers, Staff WritersOctober 21, 2015

Amatuer talent from across the country graced the StarQuest stage once again during the tenth annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday October 17. Audience members enjoyed stellar performances by up and comers in music and dance, holding their own in the midst of heavy weights on the KJLH, WAVE and McDonald’s Gospel stages. Celebs like rapper/ actress Yo-Yo and Ro Brooks hosted the talent competition, which began in 2013.