Top Crenshaw and Around Stories of 2023
December 28, 2023
Stephanie Wiggins was named CEO of the L.A. Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority in December of 2018- she is the first Black woman to lead the department.
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18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival
Taste of Soul 2023 – Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors
November 2, 2023
A photo collage capturing the sights and scenes at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
TOS Children’s World Offered Fun, Games, Learning and More
October 26, 2023
First 5, Lucas Museum and Santa Monica College sponsored activities for youth at the 2023 Taste of Soul
It’s Time for 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
October 19, 2023
The 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival is finally here and offering the best of food, entertainment and shopping in the Southland. The free daylong event – presented by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel – takes place on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Crenshaw Blvd., between Stocker St. and Obama Blvd.
Starquest Winners To Perform at 18th Annual Taste of Soul
October 19, 2023
Three super-talented individuals won the Taste of Soul Starquest Singing Competion – La Fleur, Zeal, and Alaman. Visitors can see these rising stars perform live at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Crenshaw Blvd., between Stocker St. and Obama Blvd.
Countdown Begins to 2023 Taste of Soul Family Festival
September 28, 2023
In less than 30 days, the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival takes place and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to enjoy the food, music and opportunities at the iconic huge event.
City National Bank Sponsors Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at 2023 Taste of Soul
September 21, 2023
City National Bank will sponsor the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage at the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
The Whispers ‘Say Yes’ to Taste of Soul Bakewell Media Stage Presented by Chevy
September 14, 2023
The 17th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, South L.A.’s premiere live and in-person outdoor event, proudly welcomes The Whispers to the Bakewell Media Stage presented by Chevy on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Crenshaw Boulevard, from Obama Boulevard to Stocker Avenue.
Tiffany Haddish Joins 18th Annual Taste of Soul as Celebrity Chair
August 24, 2023
Actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish is the celebrity chair for the 18th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, set for Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The largest block party on the West Coast takes place along Crenshaw Boulevard, from Obama Boulevard to Stocker Street.